The creative and spiritual journey of a (textile) recycler. . .

I have thought about starting a blog for a long time now. I just couldn’t seem to get started. I thought. . what would I say, what would I do and really . . . . . who would care.

Last year I had the great fortune to witness a ‘happening’. As a spouse at a reunion (I know, groan) I was both an observer and participant. This reunion was attended by some of the most creative and talented people on the face of the planet. Really, no exaggeration! But many were holding onto life long insecurities. They didn’t think they were talented enough and embarrassed to perform in front of each other for fear of . . who knows . . . finger pointing, whispers, laughter, ridicule of some sort for sure. Once it was revealed that many shared the same feelings, the healing began. And I was the lucky one. I got to witness it all and benefit as well.

So, the message is that we all think we are not good enough compared to someone else, but we are. Don’t let your fears and insecurities stop you. We can’t measure our own success by someone else’s talents.

This revelation and the kindness / support of strangers has propelled my creative journey to a place I had given up ever getting to. Tho I thought my creative juices were dried up forever, they have merely been reawakened. Many thanks to all involved in my process, including in-part . . Victoria B, Mrs. W., Charles Mc., Claudia H, Mary B, Cindy G, Sandy B, Traci B., Kat C, and my IAA family. So, thank you. I dedicate this blog to all of you!

Thursday, February 28, 2013

29 Faces ends today - Make a book!

I have been wanting to do something to commemorate the 29 Faces challenge since I started it.

Originally I was going to create a book in InDesign. Have you ever tried working with InDesign?? Wow.. It is quite a challenge in itself. I did get started, but very quickly it became a overwhelming... so for the time being I thought ... forget it..

Then I decided I would make a DVD in IMovie. Well, I have a nice start, but I couldn't let the book idea go. If you have been reading my blog, you know that I belive in the Universe and how it leads us were we need to be... well, I stumbled upon a really cool website today called Burb Books. 

Blurb Books seems like the no-brainer solution. I'm goin' for it!

If you have something that you would commemorate in a book, maybe for yourself as a milestone, like me or to give as a gift, check it out.. 



Save 15% on your Blurb Photo Book purchase
from 3/1 through 3/31 with code SPRING15OFF 

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6 comments:

  1. Penny Lee StewArtMarch 1, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    I am starting to work in Blurb, but someone said Amazon gives you a better deal and more promotion? I will have to check that out! Just Do It! My favorite motto. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 5, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    BLURB BOOKS ROCK! I helped my mom publish her first poetry book and it is absolutely GORGEOUS! WE are both REALLY picky about paper quality, image quality, etc and I can honestly say that this was THE BEST choice. I researched self-publishers for nearly a month before finally deciding to use Blurb. Yes, they're a bit pricey, but let me tell you, they are worth every penny! Aaaand when we placed our order, they had a 30% of coupon going on! The other one I'm contemplating (because of price) is MyPublisher. From reading forums at Blurb (and they are all brutally honest), it is a challenge to learn. Anyhooo, so cool to read your blog! Keep up the good work...and WHERE can we PURCHASE your goodies??? :) I'm a HUGE fan!!! HUUUGz!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 5, 2013 at 1:54 AM

    BLURB BOOKS ROCK! I helped my mom publish her first poetry book and it is absolutely GORGEOUS! WE are both REALLY picky about paper quality, image quality, etc and I can honestly say that this was THE BEST choice. I researched self-publishers for nearly a month before finally deciding to use Blurb. Yes, they're a bit pricey, but let me tell you, they are worth every penny! Aaaand when we placed our order, they had a 30% of coupon going on! The other one I'm contemplating (because of price) is MyPublisher. From reading forums at Blurb (and they are all brutally honest), it is a challenge to learn. Anyhooo, so cool to read your blog! Keep up the good work...and WHERE can we PURCHASE your goodies??? :) I'm a HUGE fan!!! HUUUGz!~SelvaSolimar

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  4. caryn strauss-smith art and designMarch 6, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Yep, I have a book I published on Blurb. It's a lot of fun to do and isn't outrageously expensive either.

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  5. caryn strauss-smith art and designMarch 6, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Yep, I have a book I published on Blurb. It's a lot of fun to do and isn't outrageously expensive either.

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