What is there left to do when you have no faith left. When no matter what you have tried, it just doesn't work. I listen for Him, but all I hear is silence and an ever present knowledge that I am not a true Christian.
I try to push Him away, my study guides, bibles, notes, everything are by the door to be given away. I want my happiness back. My health. My love of life. From the day I tried to become a Christian is when things started to go downhill.
I give up, Nothing I have done amounted to a hill of beans.
Colors
I've always been in love with colors and how they effect our moods or how we perceive what they are attached to. I got messing around with Chasing Dreams Photography color palette boards. As much as I love looking at design-seeds color templates, there is just something more personal in using colors that have personally appealed to me. Oh and using my own photography :). Enjoy and I hope that something ticks and inspires you to use one of my color combinations! 
Day late. dollar short
So I told my hubby that February 1st was going to be the beginning of my {repeat} weight loss journey... Yeah yesterday didn't quite work out, when there is barely enough time to catch the breath between errands, it's just not a good day to start.
So even though I know that I need to come to terms with the fact that I AM overweight, it's been hard. I can't take any pics, because I don't want to ever remember this period of time in my life. My cholesterol levels had been hovering in dangerous levels. Statins lowered it, but they made me sick. Depression racks me on any given day and aches and pains rule my daily lifestyle. It's impossible to lay solid plans with friends, because we never know if I am going to be able to get out of bed on any given day.
Pictures... ahh if only I could have the courage like so many woman do nowadays. I just don't have it though. Yet!
So, we start with a mental image.
Weight: 205
Height: 5' 3"
BMI: 36.3
Lets see how this rollercoaster goes!!!
So even though I know that I need to come to terms with the fact that I AM overweight, it's been hard. I can't take any pics, because I don't want to ever remember this period of time in my life. My cholesterol levels had been hovering in dangerous levels. Statins lowered it, but they made me sick. Depression racks me on any given day and aches and pains rule my daily lifestyle. It's impossible to lay solid plans with friends, because we never know if I am going to be able to get out of bed on any given day.
Pictures... ahh if only I could have the courage like so many woman do nowadays. I just don't have it though. Yet!
So, we start with a mental image.
Weight: 205
Height: 5' 3"
BMI: 36.3
Lets see how this rollercoaster goes!!!
2012 and turning a new leaf
With 2011 coming to a close, I came to the conclusion that I was going nowhere with my creativity. I have been stagnant for so very long. Then I came across a wonderful site. Triple the scraps.
To say I was moved to inspiration is an understatement. I couldn't wait for the new year to start so that I could start Patters Hymn & Scripture Challenge.
I have been slow to upload the pics to the site, but I have found that I didn't need to. Unlike my past forays with craftyness I always rushed to upload pics, if the item was done or not. I had such a feeling of fulfillment after finishing each of these pieces that I felt "done" with them. I feel that I finally have heard what God has been telling me to do with my creativeness.
My first piece for {HSCRC12} Hymn #1, Amazing Grace. I used an 8x10 canvas. I gave it a once over with gesso and some phone book paper for a nice rough base. From there I just went crazy with some tattered angels glitter mist. Then I used a tattered angels stencil and used structure gel for a raised effect. From there I just layered colors and styles. Having fun with whatever was close at hand.
I shared the image on Facebook and my mother in law promptly asked if I would be willing to donate it to Groundworks Ministries 3rd annual banquet & silent auction on February 4th. I can't make it clear enough how much that made my heart happy! I have always been my own worst critic and never felt my artwork or photography was good enough to even display.
My second project which was very quickly started the same night that I finished the first project was a bit more detailed. This one was for {HSCRC12} Hymn #2, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. I decided to delve into my re-use re-purpose stash. I used an empty box from some Kashi cereal. It felt a little flimsy for my plans so I bulked it up a bit with duct tape. I figured the texture would allow me to save extra layers of bulky paper and modpodge layering. I took the idea from Tim Coffeys youtube. It's a 3 part series and well worth the watching. Instead of going into detail on how I created this piece I'll let you watch Tim's videos, please give him "Kudos" for such a great idea!
This piece will also be donated to the Groundworks silent auction. I really hope that they raise a good amount to help them out!
Thank you for stopping by my blog. I hope that you found my work inspirational! Please visit Patter's blog if you would like to join in on the Challenge!
To say I was moved to inspiration is an understatement. I couldn't wait for the new year to start so that I could start Patters Hymn & Scripture Challenge.
I have been slow to upload the pics to the site, but I have found that I didn't need to. Unlike my past forays with craftyness I always rushed to upload pics, if the item was done or not. I had such a feeling of fulfillment after finishing each of these pieces that I felt "done" with them. I feel that I finally have heard what God has been telling me to do with my creativeness.
My first piece for {HSCRC12} Hymn #1, Amazing Grace. I used an 8x10 canvas. I gave it a once over with gesso and some phone book paper for a nice rough base. From there I just went crazy with some tattered angels glitter mist. Then I used a tattered angels stencil and used structure gel for a raised effect. From there I just layered colors and styles. Having fun with whatever was close at hand.
I shared the image on Facebook and my mother in law promptly asked if I would be willing to donate it to Groundworks Ministries 3rd annual banquet & silent auction on February 4th. I can't make it clear enough how much that made my heart happy! I have always been my own worst critic and never felt my artwork or photography was good enough to even display.
My second project which was very quickly started the same night that I finished the first project was a bit more detailed. This one was for {HSCRC12} Hymn #2, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. I decided to delve into my re-use re-purpose stash. I used an empty box from some Kashi cereal. It felt a little flimsy for my plans so I bulked it up a bit with duct tape. I figured the texture would allow me to save extra layers of bulky paper and modpodge layering. I took the idea from Tim Coffeys youtube. It's a 3 part series and well worth the watching. Instead of going into detail on how I created this piece I'll let you watch Tim's videos, please give him "Kudos" for such a great idea!
This piece will also be donated to the Groundworks silent auction. I really hope that they raise a good amount to help them out!
Thank you for stopping by my blog. I hope that you found my work inspirational! Please visit Patter's blog if you would like to join in on the Challenge!
2012 is fast approaching
To go with the theme of a new year I have joined Triple the Scraps 2012 Hymn & Scripture Challenge. I have never done a challenge before, have no idea if I will have the where with all to keep up with it, or if it is going to fall by the wayside.. But I am going to do my best to stick with this. I have decided to do a rolodex version. I have always wanted to mess around with them in a crafty way, here is my chance!
My Craft Studio
Yeah, it's not quite together yet, but it's almost there!
Key word of the day... "Organize"
Sadly it's a word that I must not have been taught while growing up, or maybe it is just the artist in me. Part hoarder, part OCD organizational freak. My inner demons... They battle it out let me tell you.
So far... I have only 2 pics I am willing to share, the rest of the room is just ugh... too messy! :)
More to come!
Key word of the day... "Organize"
Sadly it's a word that I must not have been taught while growing up, or maybe it is just the artist in me. Part hoarder, part OCD organizational freak. My inner demons... They battle it out let me tell you.
So far... I have only 2 pics I am willing to share, the rest of the room is just ugh... too messy! :)
More to come!
Busy bee
Wow it has been amazingly gorgeous weather hasn't it??
I have been super busy cleaning out the attic and creating!
I found some gorgeous old china, some old silverware from when my hubby and I first got married <3 and oh soo very much awesome and vintage stuff. My craft table has been kept full and my camera flashing!
This is what I have up for grabs today.
Even though I am selling these, I am just not sure... I want to keep them so badly, but honestly. I don't know where to put them, I just have too much clutter at the moment.
I created these beauties from some dishes that I found and used some old candle sticks as the dividers! <3 em!!
Are these not absolutely fabulous! I am still so undecided, every time I see them I just want to keep them... must stay strong!
I have been super busy cleaning out the attic and creating!
I found some gorgeous old china, some old silverware from when my hubby and I first got married <3 and oh soo very much awesome and vintage stuff. My craft table has been kept full and my camera flashing!
This is what I have up for grabs today.
Even though I am selling these, I am just not sure... I want to keep them so badly, but honestly. I don't know where to put them, I just have too much clutter at the moment.
I created these beauties from some dishes that I found and used some old candle sticks as the dividers! <3 em!!
Are these not absolutely fabulous! I am still so undecided, every time I see them I just want to keep them... must stay strong!
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