Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Drawn Together . . .

Did you know that scrapbooking is good for your health?  

"Picking up a craft, such as scrapbooking, knitting or building model airplanes is therapeutic because it diverts your thinking from any stress or problems you may be experiencing. Hobbies, craft projects and the like also give you a sense of accomplishment when you complete something that shows off your creativity or showcases a particular talent."

 Art is therapy.  I've always known this.  I create with paint and paper to calm my nerves and take my mind off of the world around me - even if only for a little while.  I make cards to sooth another's hurt.  I scrapbook to remember both the good and the bad from my life.  In world around me I see beauty in creation woven together by the ultimate Creative One.  When I look back on my artwork I realize that yes I was creating as a form of therapy.


For as long as I can remember fear, worry, anxiety and depression have been a part of my life.  I know what it is to see a tiny baby born too early.  I know the pain of losing a child.  I have experienced a broken heart many times over.  My heavenly Father is continuing to work on me to make me more like Jesus to hold me and to show me He indeed is my Prince of Peace.

"Well, another factor that helps deal with depression, anxiety, anger or stress is to use your talents, passions, talents or hobbies on a regular basis."  Source

There is a sense of depression that follows me most winter days but especially after tragedy . . . tragedy like the small lives taken in Newtown.  I was reading a blog post recently that struck a cord with me because I realize why I can not stop crying.  I know what six looks like . . .


He is my first born.  My first in school.  My six year old.  My heart . . . and I read the news and my heart bleeds.  I want to do something.  Searching to find anything that I can do to help.  A card doesn't seem like enough but really what can I do.

Amber from Damask Love blog is putting together a crafting blog event that will assemble craft/art kits for the kids in Sandy Hook Elementary.  It is not going to change the fact that their world has stopped spinning but it is something.  And from experience I know that art therapy works.

You will find more information about this event on Amber's blog.  I just mailed out a shipment of paper and ink.  Again it is not much but I hope it will ease the pain even for a little while in these tiny hearts.  Let's draw together and let them know they are not alone . . . I can not say I understand this exact pain because I don't. I can not pretend that paper and crayons are going to make everything better.  I can not even heal the hurts of my own precious six year old.  But I know that God can and He uses many different things to heal . . . maybe He will use paper.  



 
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Elizabeth

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Giveaway still going on . . .

I'm extending my giveaway :)  There is still time to enter for the HUGE giveaway I'm hosting - goes until I reach 1000 likes on facebook :)  so play along and share with your friends . . .

I did not realize that by ending it on the 17th I would be cutting it too close to get your the Christmas package so instead I'm extending the giveaway!  When I reach 1000 likes on my  Facebook page.  This is how it will work.  Everything on the rafflecopter is still the same and the prize value will stay the same.  However a new Idea Book comes out on February 1st so I'm going to let the winner pick her choice of Hostess packages from that book :)  Everything will be brand new then and she (or he) will still get the Cricut Artiste as well.  What does this mean?  Tell your friends about my giveaway and my facebook page!   




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Saturday, December 8, 2012

Twelve Days of Christmas Day 8

Here is another mini card and gift tag set :)  
I use wasi tape and Avonlea paper pack to make these.  




Special Today only - ends at midnight on December 8th - purchase any pack of cardstock (24 sheets) usually $14.50 on sale today for $9.50!




Please specify color cardstock



 
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Friday, December 7, 2012

Twelve Days of Christmas Day 7


It’s easy to incorporate chalk, metallics, and bling into your artwork with a few embellishments you can use on your everyday papercrafting projects. Let us show you how!
                         
This Merry & Bright page uses dots created with the gold metallic marker to add extra sparkle around the edges of the page. Notice the scalloped accents with outlines in gold marker which adds dimension and draws your eye. Our metallics markers will make your artwork sparkle!
                                 
Add heart to your art with an extra touch of bling—cover your Dimensional Elements with silver Glitz™ glitter gel, a clear Sparkle or two, or a touch of silver from the metallics marker! Your heartfelt messages will bedazzle your loved ones.
                            
The chalk marker and 12" × 12" chalkboard sheet are a perfect pair for creating a unique project. Journal and embellish your memories with the quaint look of a chalkboard—minus the dust—and a lot of freehand fun, perfect to display in your albums or on your walls!
                          
If you haven’t had a chance to scrapbook your Halloween photos yet, here’s a great idea for a spooky page. The Haunted assortment with its cute skull brads, spider badge buttons, and more, is the perfect go-to for scary Halloween memories. It also coordinates nicely with the Moonlight paper packet and Moonlight Complements Dimensional Elements.
                               
Tell your story with papers and accents that complement your unique tale. The Memo assortment’s little note tags are great for embellishing and journaling all in one, and the tiny epoxy numbers mimic old typewriter keys. Pair the Memo assortment with our Scholastic paper packet and My Stickease® assortment for your school-themed memories and more!
                         
This elegant layout is tied together by antique elements from the Baroque assortment, Avonlea Complements canvas shapes, and the beautiful Avonlea papers. Add a timeless quality to your memories with graceful keys, broaches, and buttons from the Baroque assortment.
Whatever your project, embellishing will bring your artwork to life. Tell your customers about these exciting embellishments so they can start shopping today to add that extra something to their everyday projects!

Today's Special (ends at midnight tonight, December 7, 2012) is Any of the Close To My Heart embellishments on page 124 through page 129 of the Idea Book (view it here)  Buy two get one free!  Must e-mail me your order at alwaysdeeper (at) hotmail (dot) com before midnight EST tonight.  Happy Crafting :)  

 
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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Twelve Days of Christmas Day 6

**Get your Close To My Heart Cartridge for only $89!  Hurry sale ends Monday, December 10**
More information here (I pay your shipping and tax plus you get $10 off your cartridge) 

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas!  I used the Pear & Partridge Card Making Kit (you can make 15 cards with papers left over and a stamp set to reuse for only $29) stamp set.

For the card purse you will need the following . . .
Take one piece of 12x12 paper and cut into the following pieces:

  • 2 pieces that measure 5 X 8 1/2
  • 2 pieces that measure 3/4 X 11
  • 1 piece that measures 1 1/2 X 6

I used the tutorial found here 

                                                     

These are the cards I made to go inside the purse





Here is the set all together.

Today's Special:
Get Either of the Close To My Heart Card kits for only $25 and I pay shipping and tax.
Sale ends at midnight tonight
Please use this paypal button (you don't have to have paypal just a credit or debit card)

Please Choose One
Get your Close To My Heart Cartridges for only $89 ( I pay shipping and tax plus you get $10 off)
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Elizabeth

Elizabeth Mindemann alwaysdeeper@hotmail.com www.ejoym.blogspot.com
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