What Inspires You Wednesday

 

Let's Start A Wave Of Inspiration

Here's the really wonderful thing about the worldwide web. It is absolutely full of inspiration. Whether I'm on facebook, etsy, pinterest or searching for something on google, or just meandering around, I am astounded by the plethora (there's a word we don't use enough) things that inspire me. Some have deep meaning, and others just make me think 'I might be able to do that', while others get me thinking and planning.

Can you relate?

Wednesday is upon us and what better way to mark the middle of the week, with a little inspiration to see us through to the weekend.

I hope you'll join in, share a link to What Inspires You Wednesday here or on our facebook page where I hope to start a wave of inspiration and positivity.

Come on! What's better than some inspiration and positivity?

Here's what's inspiring me today. Be sure to check out what's inspring me today on our facebook page. You won't believe the photo. I need to pack my suitcase  now.

* Beautiful shape and layers of color

in this pouch bowl via studio joo.

It looks like agate. Inspiring talent.

 

*Gorgeous, well planned cottage garden via Colonial Williamsburg.

It inspires me to redo all of my flower beds. Well, certainly at least one.

 

*Ikat! Love this vintage wallpaper via element style.

Love all of its forms and colors. It inspires me to work on a new design for the shop. If only I could get through what is on my desk.

 

*The ridiculously silly llama via miller sye

inspires me to smile more often. It's that simple.

 

*Hot pink paper dahlias via paper altar inspire me

to try a new craft.  It's been a while.

 

Noah's Ark Rescue and their work on behalf of abused dogs is really inspiring me. I've supported their work with Freckles which you can read about here (but be forewarned some of the pictures are graphic and disturbing). Suffice it to say, that this poor pooch suffered unthinkable abuse yet his spirit to survive is winning out. If I could have a tenth of the strength and spirit that Freckles has shown through his recovery, I'd be a better person. 

 

So, what I'd like to know is, what's inspiring you?  I'd love it if you left a comment about, or a link to, what is inspiring you lately. There are no rules. It can be moving, motivational, silly, or what have you, as long as it's inspiring you. And remember, you can join the wave of inspiration on our facebook page too!

 

I hope you're having a great day in your corner of the world. I have to say, that it's a wee bit gray here today.  Hmmmm, think I'll take another look at that llama.

 

Make it a good one.

 

Ciao for now,

 

 

 



Another FREE Printable & A Bear

Paying It Forward

I'm a big proponent of paying it forward, spreading good karma and the like. I also think it's important to say thank you. So, in keeping with that I'd like to say thank you for being here and thank you for following.

I've designed a lovely set of gift cards just for you!  They are based on my chinese lantern design, that was waiting to be turned into something special. Gift tags are it!

There are three different tag designs, and two different sizes......regular and mini.

So if you'd like to print these gift tags, just click on the image below and save to your computer or copy and paste into a file.  They've been designed to be used on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.

You could even print them on a full label sheet and stick them on a present. Whatever you like my dear followers. It's all up to you! Please note: I am happy to provide these freebies to you, but for your personal use only. Thank you.

And, since I don't seem to have the capability to offer it to you as a pdf via the blog (still looking into that- if anyone has tips, I am all ears) , I'd be more than happy to provide it to you that way if you send me an email.

Lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my.

OK, no lions or tigers. Just a bear. One bear.

Yesterday, even though it was Labor Day here in the States, I really wanted some 'creative' time. Which to me, isn't work. It's a happy place. So create I did. I showed you my You Are Here printable design yesterday (now available at Bates Mercantile Co.).  Today, introducing my latest printable wall art design......'Hey. Today is going to be a great day.'

That bear just makes me happy.

The best part is, I designed this illustration with a picture I'd seen of a real bear in mind, and the bear was sitting just like that. Too funny.

I hope you enjoyed the weekend in your corner of the world. Our weekend was full and lots of fun.

And 'hey. today is going to be a great day.' wherever you are, and here in Stratham.