FindingFaith: Seeing the beauty

Hi friends! 

It's hard to believe 2014 is almost over! I've been enjoying a little time off, and getting back into a more consistent workout schedule. I've decided that I'm going to have to do my workouts before work, so that's my new goal. I have also been working on some of my projects from Brave Girls Club, Soul School. Here are some pics from that. They send these cool patches, so I decided to get some iron transfer heat bond to iron them on to my canvas journal I made along with a couple of pins they sent me.

I also made a cool pendant they sent using the "see beauty" print out. Used a little sparkle Mod Podge to glue it together. LOVE IT!

I also went crazy on my art studio door with my neighbor and stepdaughter and her friends. We painted words, some positive, some negative...just thoughts we were feeling about what it can mean to be a woman. I painted over it and I'm now going to cover it with some positive messages. I again used some print outs from my Soul School kits, and will continue to add to it. A very fun and liberating exercise. I have done this before in some of my art journals too. It's a great way to get some things off your chest and then "start over", turn it into something inspiring.

Lastly, I have really been focusing on being more grateful and giving and Finding the Good. I felt compelled to reach out and inspire some women I know but putting together some cards for them. Again, part of the Soul School kit that I put my own little twist into. (I like to change it a little to make it my own) Here is one I made. There have been a few days where I have felt really down lately, and I made a conscious effort to be an encouragement to someone else in some way, and it's AMAZING how much better I felt! I encourage you ALL to try it!

Have a Happy New Years beautiful friends! See you next year!!

Creatively Yours,

Faith

FindingFaith: Surround yourself with Inspiration!

Hi friends! 

Hope all is well with everyone! Today I thought I would share some pics of things I have around my home that constantly inspire me. Some I have made, some my mother made, some are just positive words on my wall or decorations friends have gotten me. (Like the Faith sign from Shana I just got for my birthday). I hope you enjoy, and that it inspires you to find your own ways to surround yourself with positive affirmations!

Stay blessed friends! Next week I will share some of the fine art I have created!

Creatively yours,

Faith

FindingFaith: Positive words & Boho inspired Jewelry Organizer!

Hi all! 

Busy week. I made a bracelet from a belt, which was fun. I've really enjoyed wearing it. I even wrote some inspiring things on the inside to remind me of who I am. I have really been focusing on staying positive and

letting go of any negative thoughts I may have about myself. This has been very important to me. 

I've also been focusing on a new project I'm excited about, but I feel that before I can really give that the attention it deserves, I need to really get organized and get rid of clutter.

I feel the need to have a place for everything so that I spend less time constantly trying to find things. I started with my bedroom, my jewelry really needed a place where I didn't have to fuss with it, I was constantly trying to detangle necklaces and rummage through a mess of earings looking for that ONE pair that I could only find one of. By the time I do find a match I've wasted half the morning. So I hung them all on hooks on my wall and framed them like a beautiful art piece with thrifted frames I repainted.

  The same organizing had to be done with my closet. Now everything has a place making getting ready for the day SO much easier.

 Now I need to do the same with my home office and kitchen. I'm also going to do even more fine tuning with my art studio. I'm just  going  to do a little every night till it's done. Then I feel like I can work with a clean slate. I also plan on doing a little redecorating, so I will share that with you as it happens. I would like to infuse some my Boho chic into my living space. Feel the need to add some turquoise! 

Creatively yours,
Faith