Create Your Bliss ~ Life Choices and a Small Mixed Media Project

Hello!

Today was my walk day and the

spring weather has been rainy and cloudy

and breezy. 

I love these days.

Now, I have Primrose in my lap

and Liberty is eating smarties at my feet.

We're all enjoying a crackling fire.

*~*~*~*~*

Life is a wonder to me. 

There are mysteries about why things

happen the way they do. And then there are

the things that we set into motion.

With all it's uncertainties, it's a 

lovely life. There are times though 

that I wish that I had 

been more prepared. I wonder if most of

us feel that way.

Wiser in the knowing of how

decisions would affect 

our future. 

I was very naive.

Today I want to share a

simple project that was inspired 

by these thoughts.

Do you ever keep little scraps

that you might do

something with it?

I used to be obsessive but have

learned to be more selective.

Isn't it fun to think of the possibilities :)

I mixed some paint and texture paste to

spread on this piece of corrugated paper. I fussy cut

a flower left over from a piece of card stock.

That's a scrap of vintage trim under the words

that I stamped. I love using seam binding to add color

and soft texture. Stars are such happy and magical 

things and seemed just right for

the theme. I found them in my jewelry supplies.

 I heard a song that had a line in it 

that said,

 "Are you living the life you chose

or are you living the life that chose you."

In keeping this positive, 

I'm not saying that I have serious regrets.

Of course, there are things I wish 

I had done differently. But this is more

about the things that I didn't do.

So that's how I came up with the:

CREATE YOUR BLISS

theme. 

One of the wonderful things 

about life is that every day is a 

chance to make a change

or start something new. 

It's an open door to any place and we can

take the first step toward

something that we've always wanted to do.

My daughter

and I have talked about

her decisions and what she wants.

It's one of the reasons that she's coming home.

She is smart about making her choices to create the life that she wants to live.

These can be financial or relational

or even career related. When I was growing up,

we were taught to make a lot of important

decisions based on finances.

It didn't matter what your gifts or talents

were and what dreams you had or what 

you enjoyed doing.

If I could go back, 

I would study music and art.

That makes a lot of sense since my father was

from a poor family.  Having our families

live through the great depression was a huge influence as well, I'm sure.

It wasn't their fault. 

It's what they knew.

Here's the beginnings of a project 

that I just finished

and will be a post coming soon.

It's funny how I gravitate toward

certain colors for a period of time.

I understand that financial considerations are important

but so is listening to your heart. 

People following their dreams...

  Making decisions that move them toward

creating the circumstances that support

those dreams.

I understand more now 

how to choose carefully

the path that will lead me to my destiny.

Considering commitments, of any kind,

very carefully.

Sometimes, there are circumstances

that we can't control. 

During these times,

we know we can trust God and

the process. Remembering that we

will find nuggets of truth and joy

along the way.

I believe that it's never too late.

And I am so thankful everyday

that God has given me the opportunity

now to pursue my 

passions in a different way. 

I study books and work at these

loves of mine. I peruse the internet

and learn so much.

It's an invaluable resource.

And I'm so thankful for people who 

are willing to share their knowledge and gifts

to teach others.

I have told God that if He will

give me the time, I will work hard and

use it. I will give Him the credit because

He helps me every day.

I am amazed sometimes at what I

can accomplish!

Along with the magic and fun, 

we know that it takes a lot of devotion and

hard work.

What are your dreams and goals?

I'd love to hear about how you work

at fulfilling them.

I wish you courage and

and undying hope 

to accomplish what's in your heart.

You can Create Your Bliss~ 

I hope you have a lovely weekend and a 

blessed Easter. 

Thank you for coming by. 

Tamara XX