Archive for the ‘Inspiration’ Category

Mother’s Day Quote

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

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“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while but their hearts forever.”

-          unknown

 

Handmade Kimono Cards for Mothers Day

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
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Kimono Card Front

I used to only send out handmade cards for every occasion.  I think I had 5 years in a row that I never purchased a card.  I can’t say that anymore but I still love making cards and once in a while, I will make a few.

What better time than Mother’s Day to add a little extra love with a handmade card?

The inspiration for the colors came from the gifts they are getting this year.

I had a template that I made to make things a little easier.

 

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Template I made for this Kimono Card

Then I glued wrapping paper to the base white card stock I used for the card.

 

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Cool wrapping paper I bought at Target

The wrapping paper was fairly thick so it made the cards a little difficult to deal with and they don’t lie as flat as I would like.

I think my Mom and Mother-in-Law will forgive the imperfections.

I used a red paper clip as the closure for this one.

Here is the back of the one for my Mom.

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Kimono Card Back

This is the card for my Mother-in Law to match her gift.  I added a button to help it stay closed.

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I’ll share the coordinating wrapping in the next post this week.

Inspiration How Do You Know if You Have It?

Monday, April 9th, 2012

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What is Inspiration?

Inspiration can be hard to truly define.  One of the definitions is to stimulate and encourage.

 

I’ve listed several additional words that can help you identify inspiration in its many forms.  It usually feels very good and uplifting.

 

Why Should You Care?

It is worth paying attention and noticing when you are inspired.

 

It can be a helpful clue into tapping into your true nature and what motivates you.

 

In my experience, you are usually more tuned in with your intuition and things seem to come more easily.

 

 

Inspiration is….

 

Ideas

Intuition

Aha moments!

Passion

Spontaneous

Seeds landing on fertile ground

Unexpected

Insight

Liberating

Imaginative

Fun

Flashes of brilliance

Everywhere

Creative

Enthusiasm

Fulfilling

An invitation to the dance

Revelation

Proactive

Propels you forward

A call to growth

 

How do you feel when you are inspired?

 

You may experience one or more of these feelings.

 

Inspiration can feel …..

 

Exciting

Expansive

Joyful

Riding a sunbeam

Passionate

Consuming

Good

Genius

Fun

Creative

Transcendent

Intuitive

Motivating

Enchanting

Happy

Uplifting

A Rush

 

What else would you add to this list?  How do you know when you are inspired?