So I have decided that the only way to get out of the creative rut I seem to be in lately is to create! I have made a commitment to make or do at least one creative thing each day, so here is what I did yesterday:


Not sure that Purple was the right choice, but it is done, and now everything else will be easier than taking that first step....I HATE FEELING CREATIVELY BLOCKED!!! What do you do to overcome it? I'll keep up with doing one thing each day in hopes that I get the creative mojo back :)

My Africa

These are some of my images of Africa. The pictures tell the story so much better than I can! I hope that you enjoy!

Africa

So I am just shy of three weeks before I leave for Africa and am getting VERY excited about going! I have my shot appointment set for tomorrow....ick. I also will pick up my anti-malarial pills and motion sickness patch tomorrow. It has been a long road since I first decided to go, but what an amazing experience it will be! I have had unbelievable support from friends and loved ones, it is really cool to watch everyone coming together to help me accomplish this! All of my fundraisers have been successful! We had two different Craft Days, a Baked Good Sale, a Sub Sale, and a Bowling Party set for this weekend. I am still short by $800, but I have faith that God will provide!!!! Here is a link to the church where we will be able to blog while away on the trip: http://www.daybreak.tv/crossculture/international/spring-team-2009/

New Etsy Listings

So, I finally finished my altered tins for Etsy! I am slowly taking the steps towards my creative goals. Here is what I have listed, they are all mine, except the Butterfly which, I am proud to say, is my daughter's!

Taking a new step

So the creative roll that I was talking about before has really kept going! I sold the second owl painting that I made (the first was a swap), and got an order for a mouse one. Although this seems like baby steps, they seem HUGE to me! I actually SOLD something that I created! Now, I have a goal to get to with these creations. I have wanted to attend a Creative Retreat for a few years now, but money was always an issue for me. My goal is to put the money that I make with any art that I sell away for a retreat! My wonderful hubby is on board with this idea, so I am off on my next creative journey! To celebrate, I bought this amazing book that I have been coveting for a few weeks now:
I intend to first savor the ENTIRE book, and then use it to expand upon what I am starting to feel inside. Think of me as I go into the next step of my journey!!!! And wish me well :)

Painting

I have a new creation to share. I signed up for a painting swap on Swap-Bot and loved the way it turned out!!!! It is really simple, and another example of my owl obsession, but here it is:

Yes, I am a winner!? :)

I am so excited! I just found out that I won a contest over at MMCA Marketplace! It is an online collaboration of artists selling their goods! Click here to see the wonderful prize that is on it's way for me to play with!
http://mmcamarketplace.typepad.com/mmca_marketplace/2008/08/congratulations-regan.html?cid=127738514#comments
I cannot wait to start playing with those papers....my fingers are already itching to touch them :)