Welcoming in the new year

2020 sure proved to be a force to be reckoned with, but we persevered and came through better for it!

2021 opens the doors for better opportunities, shining lights and happiness abounding. I’m going to gather all I can, and make the very best of each and every day!

My “word” for 2021 is JOYSOME, an adjective meaning causing joyfulness. Doesn’t that sound fabulous; to bring joy into each and every day? Heck YES it does!  As I create and share my work, paper crafts, woodworking, macrame, or whatever it may be, I hope to infuse a little joy into your day!

Give some thought to your intentions and let me know what your word is for 2021 ~ I would LOVE to hear what and why you chose yours.

Here is just a snippet of the fun I’ve created for the new year! Exploring, creating, traveling, and getting back to some sort of normalcy...that is my wish for all of us.

Be safe as you celebrate ~ talk to you again next year! 🤩

✨Cheers, Jan

Watercolor Endeavors

As I pursue new creative endeavors for 2021, I step outside my “comfort zone” and strive to conquer new techniques.

I’ve always said, “oh, I can do that”, but have never considered myself to be very good at watercoloring. Well, now is the time to learn and become someone who can say, “YES! I can do that, and I am bloody good at it!” I am going to watch as many videos as it takes, and take as many classes as possible from those I admire in the art/card-making field in order to hone in on achieving just what it takes to become, not necessarily an expert, but good...good enough to get out of my own way and become happy with my outcomes.

Here are a few of my pieces to-date...in-progress and completed; organic, hand drawn then painted, rubber stamped and painted or digital images and painted. 

Input, insights and critiques are welcome! I have strong shoulders...but I ask you be kind, and offer direction. I’ll take it with the intent it is given. I need to learn, and am willing.

✨Cheers!

Starting the year off right...

I plan to start 2021 off the best way I can, so that is to start it early!!

I’m going to set attainable goals, strive to be the best person that I can be, and do as much “good” as I am able.

Unity Stamp Company and its team of remarkable designers has always provided oodles of inspiration, and that offered some up recently with a new release by Ann Corbiere-Scott ~ Whispering Pines.  This card is my intent for 2021.

✨Cheers, friends!!