Creativity: Planting Seeds

At times I feel like I should pinch myself

when I'm in a room with a group of people

"making stuff".

I love it.

This Saturday

was a fun morning for

my mixed media basics class called

Building Blocks.

I found out later from my friend Susanne

that Saturday was

National Inspire Your Heart With Art Day.

How perfect.

Inspire your heart with art.

That could be my theme.

That is how I want my life to be.

Melody and Addi ~ mom and daughter.

That is what I got to see unfold

on Saturday.

Addi made her own letter "A's" for this one. She is amazing!

One of my favorite parts of the class

is when each one has their papers all laid out

and then 

they select

their

words.

The words they choose

always hits me in a profound way.

And a fun way too...

The words are almost always a key part of what I make

and what I lead

others 

in making

for

themselves.

How FUN is Laurel??

Made by Shara.

Another favorite thing that happens

is when

a precious soul arrives

believing

they are

not

creative.

And maybe it hasn't been something

they have enjoyed or learned

and hasn't come naturally.

Shara's building block.

But.

It's a beautiful thing

when someone

realizes

what they can do.

Created by Alanna.  Way to be brave!

And then, when I get the message that she went to the craft store after taking the class  .  .  ,

well, that just makes me smile from the inside out.

Art block by Jennifer.

Because I believe in the impact

of making something with your own hands.

I believe that it is soul-filling, heart-healing,

and can be the unfolding of prayer, of discovery, 

of acknowledging and processing seasons of life,

communicating, honoring, remembering.

And it's like

little

seeds

of creativity were planted.

Then they start to grow.

A reminder made by Julie.

Beautiful piece created by Jennifer. 

A little cutie made by Jennifer to hang by her doorbell. 

Lots of loveliness made by Julie for her daughter. 

Lisa brought a favorite quote and made this cutie!

Another lovely created by Lisa.

Oh my heart! Love this one made by Melody.

Another one put together so beautiful and rich by Melody.

Precious time spent together. Fills MY heart too!

I have a couple spots left
for you and a child

Here's the details:

Saturday, February 14, 2015

9:00-Noon

at Sturgis Photo and Gifts, Sturgis, SD

"Today you are You,

that is truer than true. 

There is no one alive 

who is Youer than You." 

~ Dr. Suess

Bring one of your favorite young ones and 

celebrate who you are with a touch of artsy fun 

and bit of faith-filled inspiration for your heart.

What a perfect way to spend Valentine's morning together!

Collage, paint & make a meaningful memory 

with one of your favorite kids.

 Learn some basic mixed media techniques 

on a wooden letter monogram of your first initial.

$30 per person. Includes all art supplies.

To register, call Terri Jo at Sturgis Photo & Gifts at 605-347-6570. 

Be sure to let her know the letters you would like. 

Deadline to register: February 11.

Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Artsy Building Blocks

Back in December,

I had this fabulous basics art class

with a wonderfully brave and creative

group of women
who joined me at Sturgis Photo and Gifts on Main Street in Sturgis, SD.

~ building block by Lynne ~ 

After 2 years of holding classes,

I finally realized that I needed to do a

mixed media basics class.

Building Blocks

is that class.

Here's a peek at our beautiful time together.

If you missed out

and want to try it yourself,

or you want to make another set,

join me at Renae Meisner's Create!Studio in Rapid City,

on Saturday January 31, 2015,

9 a.m. to noon.

Robyn's sparkly words of wisdom.

It's a great buster of those winter blues

that try to sneak in to those deep winter days.

It will bring

color

and 

laughter

and

courage

into

your

heart.

We start with an introduction to basic supplies

and make a sample flip book of products.

Then we decorate three chunky blocks of wood.

I love it when sisters do this together!

Tina's work was all pretty in pink.

Monica's collage ~ love her colors and old soul feel

Joey's selected words on a background of maps...oh, how I love maps.

Is she cute or what?

Art is always more fun with friends! ~ All the way from Watertown!

That Monica knows how to choose color...

Ranch wives unite! 

I love how my art "students" become my friends.

Lynne brought her own stash of goodies to work into her projects.  You can do that! What would you bring?

There is some little magic that happens

to your soul when you make something with your hands.

I can't explain it

until you experience it.

Give Renae a call to reserve your spot at 

605-431-8870.

Space limited to 12 guests.

$50 per person.

All art supplies provided.

~ Me with my lovely assistant and friend Missy ~