Using what you have

As I have said before in this blog…I have NOT been “feeling it. Not feeling artistic,not feeling the Christmas season ,etc . And the actual day I was planning on doing sooooo many things,getting into my innovational groove….I fell ill. Ofcourse! My plans went right out the window. Time constraints not withstanding. Ugh. But to rest and self-care became the priority. Hey…it happens. The next day I could finally lift up my head without the room spinning. Still taking it easy I decided to watch a movie…I made a cup of cocoa. Then I thought to myself well…I could get a tray (peice of strong cardboard) get mysupplies together…( markers,pallette- a plastic veggie tray I washed and saved to re- purpose, two plastic re- purposed jello containers, pre-cut sturdy watercolor paper, washed, used wine corks,acrylic paint,brushes,glitter,self made modern podge. Etc.) And sit done to relax in front of my t.v  with my cocoa.  I then proceeded to start my pre- determined processes  of making Christmas cards and handmade cork ornaments for my five grandchildren, Daves granddaughter, my adult children and a few others plus one for our tree. This is something I do each year in the hopes that even something small will remind each of them that I am thinking about them and love them dearly. I remember the things that my mom lovingly  planned and gave to me …for example a real China teacup each year for my hope chest…a Callender tea towel to hang for the year and then fold and put away in my future chest, a small hidden gift I’d have to search for on our Christmas tree the night before Christmas,a meaningful charm to add to my charm bracelet, Hand knitted sweaters and mittens, scarves and hats etc. These being things that she could both afford and create with her love and prayers. This impacted me both emotionally and creatively in a very positive way. I try to emulate her in as many ways as possible as she is my hero. “My Mother,my sister in the Lord and my best friend” as she often reminded me just how much she loved me saying ” you are my daughter,my sister in the Lord and my best friend”. She impacts my life and how I treat others every day. These two art projects I have now worked on for 5 days…each day fitting a bit of work on them into my schedule. Today I added the glitter to both ventures. Yes . I’m absolutely covered and sparkling today. My plans are to add a sting loop to each ornament with small bow as well. Dollar Tree I hope yourestocked well when I get there. Still to do also is writing personal notes in each card and the actual mailing out of each little package. I’m not running around in a tizzy canning and baking and shopping …I’m doing what I can while cutting myself a break. There is nothing wrong with that. Being good to yourself is an important building block for your health, safety, and business of vision, inventiveness. This Holiday season I’d be very pleased to hear that you have taken a break, relaxed ,enjoyed yourself to just regenerate. Leave a comment if you plan to do just that…or maybe why you think you can’t do that….Have a brighter day my Dears.