Craft Life

Art Inspiration  Art inspiration is all around. Life never ceases to amaze and it always seems to beckon for our commentary, reaction and response. There are so many willing responders in the form of artists and creatives of all types and styles and walks of life. Artistry and creativity helps us to express how we feel and helps us to understand what happens in our world.  People have always been inspired by nature but it seems to be a big focus at the moment. Perhaps it is because so many of us have been limited to the space we live...

Creative Craft Ideas What could I make today? What could I do for a creative craft project? Have you ever asked yourself that? I have not. My questions would be more about how much I can get done. What I need to do, is ask what will I will not do today because I am in the habit of biting off more than I can chew. This sends me into a fluster of ridiculous proportions that takes ages to recover from. This in turn wastes lots of precious time. Nonetheless, creative craft ideas abound. As the old adage goes 'Necessity...

So What's Journaling? I imagine that you have made it here already knowing what is is. Just for clarity we'll say 'Journaling' or creating a 'mindfulness journal', is the daily practice of expressing yourself in the form of writing. It is private and is very much like a diary that focuses on the inner life. Self care. The purpose is to support you and help you improve your life by guiding yourself in a positive direction for a healthy life. By writing things down you somehow distance yourself a little from the often tumultuous workings of your mind so that...

  Christmas Ideas for the Busy Person Hmmm. Now, where to start. I have had the inclination all week to scribble a few lines about my approach to Christmas and how my Christmas plan is working out. I don't know why. I can't write with much authority on planning. I admit that up front. I find it hard to put the brakes on long enough to think about all that has to be done. I am not a natural planner. Another thing I hate doing is following a plan. So these two combined are not conducive to creating a carrying...

When it Comes to Christmas Gifts Women are Easy! Lilac and Teal Seamless Wrist Warmers by Shoreline I know that's flippant but it is partially true at least. it is easy in a way to find great 'Christmas gifts for her.' Women as a whole, are not in fact a whole at all in many ways. We are as different as we are similar. I know we are all unique but as a whole so to speak, women like things. Pretty, stylish things. They like a nice environment with a pleasing aesthetic too. Their own personal aesthetic. It could be...