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Here’s a glimpse into my process for the last bulletin board I completed, so if my explanation isn’t of interest to you, just scroll the photos for the visuals. However, you will never understand what it involves to get to this point...just sayin’. Sometimes the ideas come easily, and other times they start as a tiny thought, and it grows into more. What I conjure up in my mind, doesn’t always transfer onto the paper as well as I imagined it. I had the idea of an elegant script for this particular scripture. It’s also hard to figure out the size of writing needed (when this is all hand drawn) to fit it all, into the allotted space. I wanted it on an angle and began to measure out even spacing onto a roll of brown kraft paper. I wrote out the scripture in pencil and found it didn’t all fit, but could be acceptable with some left out. When you look at something for a long time and re read it, it is easy to mess up. Three hours into lettering it, I had my daughter read it, and she found a mistake. I wish I had let her read it sooner, as I had written ‘they, they’ one place as I changed lines. That was a lot of practice. So on round number two, I spaced my lines smaller and was able to fit in ‘All’ of the verses. Another 6 hours and the piece was completed. I was happy to have it all fit in this time around, but I was a little disappointed upon hanging it in the church entry, that it is harder to see/read than I had envisioned it. Now I will begin envisioning the next one I will attempt, and it probably won’t be as much script. Do you have something you’d like to see me try? Side note...I kept the one I made a mistake on, to use as a backdrop for phots, so all was not lost in the making.

Green fruits and veggies boost the immune system, help detoxify the body, restores energy and vitality, and more. Greens are one of healthiest foods we can eat. Green fruits and vegetables are rich in lutein, isothiocyanates, isoflavones, and vitamin K — which is essential for blood and bone health. Ginger ale, (which in fact is not green, but the can was) and it’s anti-emetic properties can lower the risk of vomiting, a common result of an upset stomach. This form of relief can have its drawbacks, because ginger ale is a carbonated drink means it is not the best for a gas-filled stomach. ... It is safe to say that ginger ale can in fact help an upset stomach. Careful of too much though because it contains 8.5 tsps of sugar. Lastly, the candies don’t hold any nutritional value, but they make fun fillers in photographs, and small rewards for helpers assisting in these flatlays.

‘If a persons gonna dream, dream BIG,’ the saying goes. Sometimes you may not even know what the dream is, until you start. Sometimes the dream may begin one way, and take a turn in another direction that you never imagined. @goodtype #GoodtypeTuesday prompt for this week was to finish this sentence... WILL LETTER FOR____________. So this is my take on that prompt (and a lot of dreaming)... WILL LETTER / ILLUSTRATE/ PAINT/ TEACH/ WRITE A BOOK/ PAINT A MURAL / CREATE/ INSPIRE OTHERS and TRAVEL ALL OVER THE WORLD....FOR COFFEE AND CASH. Lauren of @homsweethom began the idea of a, Passion Project, a few years ago, ‘Will letter for lunch.’ She decided to letter chalkboard menus in exchange for the items she lettered. This was the start of her creative business and she didn’t know it at the time. Now she teaches others how to take their creativity to another level. Together @goodtype and @homsweethom are offering a chance to win a spot, in Lauren’s 5 week creative program, Passion to Paid #PassiontoPaid #goodtypepassiontopaid You can check my previous post I submitted, for another attempt to gain a spot. Doesn’t hurt to try again. *All illustrations are hand drawn directly onto paper coffee cups. Fineliners by @kellycreates were used for all of these.

As some of you may have noticed along the way, I’m kinda passionate about a few things...one of those is coffee, another is lettering, and another, is all things art related. I’m pretty consistent with creating on a regular basis, but as far as being business minded, probably not so much. There are times when it crosses my mind that it would be nice for it to be profitable, and along with that, how I might find better ways to share it with others. Currently @homsweethom is offering the opportunity to win a scholarship to her class, Passion Project #passiontopaid2019 and this is my attempt to be considered for it. I believe it would assist me in finding what direction I’d like to go with my art, and also to gain inspiration from others who have done similar things. If you’re still reading...know that I appreciate your interest. Photo inspiration for the magnolia branch came from @poppybarach and for the crocus illustration, that came from photographer @elaineeppler All illustrations were hand drawn, directly onto the paper cups using @kellycreates fineliners.

Health benefits of orange foods: •Supports eye health and reduces risk of macular degeneration •Reduces blood pressure •Lowers cholesterol •May help with prevention of diabetes •Boosts immune system •Fights free radicals in the body •Supports healthy bones and joints There you have it...and once again the snack foods probably fall kinda short in the healthy benefits, but they make for good fillers in photos, and in moderation are a tasty treat.

I just recently received my custom ‘mamas’ ring made by @indigorow and today seems like a good day to share it. These raw and precious stones represent three of my life’s greatest blessings...our children. As was preached on this morning, they are my inheritance, and I happily claim that promise of God. Side note...rings are hard to photograph and show off their true beauty. Top to bottom, opal, sapphire, diamond. Thank you Heather (and Happy Mother’s Day to this mama of 7) and Mathew for this beautiful ring.

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