I haven't posted in about a month. This was one of those occasional "down times" when I just needed to get inspired. Whew, inspiration finally hit me today! I love to share ideas as well as occasionally include an inspirational story here and there. Sometimes a gal just has to wait until she feels that burst of creativity waiting to surface, and this has been just that time.
A little side note: I haven't been on my blog for a few weeks so I decided to check out info on the countries where the blog is being followed. I was so surprised to find that more viewers are coming from England, then next the United States, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Brazil and Malaysia. My last blog had viewers from France, Canada and Mexico...which is not included in this group on my new blog (don't know how to reach those old followers). Anyway, feel free to share site info with anyone interested in projects that they can share with others. After making the food deliveries today I am inspired to share just a little bit more with those who need a thoughtful little "something something". Share The Summer and make someone feel special and loved!
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I haven't posted in about a month. This was one of those occasional "down times" when I just needed to get inspired. Whew, inspiration finally hit me today! I love to share ideas as well as occasionally include an inspirational story here and there. Sometimes a gal just has to wait until she feels that burst of creativity waiting to surface, and this has been just that time. |
| Petal Card Die (4 are used to make a box) |
My inspiration hit me this morning and I once again want to share a couple of project ideas that you can make and share with your friends, family, neighbors, and especially those who are shut ins, in nursing homes, retirement apartments, etc. One of my favorite places to volunteer is for CJCOHN (Churches Joint Council on Human Needs). I am a volunteer case manager and today was my first day to add an additional assignment of a monthly delivery of groceries to senior citizens needing a little helping hand. You cannot imagine how much it means to these folks to have someone show up at their door, with groceries, and a kind word. It touched my heart so much that it woke up my inspiration to make a couple of projects that you can share with others. You don't necessarily need to work through an organized group (which is also needed), but you can give some thought to those in your world who need that little "something something" to brighten their day.
Anyway, here are a couple of project ideas. I am planning a workshop (Whimsey Workshop) so if you are interested please send me a quick e-mail so I can get you on the list. Then I'll look at a date when the majority can attend. Of course there is no charge....my only request is that you make the items to share with others! For those attending the workshop that I'm calling Share Your Summer, you can use the die cutter to make as many boxes as you can make in the two-hour time period. These little boxes work up quickly. I'll have an assortment of card stock and printed papers on hand for those attending the workshop.
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| Side view of boxes with handles |
These little boxes are quite roomy: The"Princess" box has a necklace (perfect for a child or grandchild); the "Enjoy" box has some candies (nuggets) and the "Preserved Just For You" box has a small jar of homemade strawberry jelly. But.....you can use your imagination and put whatever you want inside. Some great summer items might be mini lotions, lip balms, etc. Or, for that girly-girl you could put in several nail polishes or lipsticks.
A little side note: I haven't been on my blog for a few weeks so I decided to check out info on the countries where the blog is being followed. I was so surprised to find that more viewers are coming from England, then next the United States, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Brazil and Malaysia. My last blog had viewers from France, Canada and Mexico...which is not included in this group on my new blog (don't know how to reach those old followers). Anyway, feel free to share site info with anyone interested in projects that they can share with others. After making the food deliveries today I am inspired to share just a little bit more with those who need a thoughtful little "something something". Share The Summer and make someone feel special and loved!
