Thursday, November 20, 2008

staycation rocks

well, not as much as it would've if heather, angie, dina and erin were here. :)
But still, all this thinking... all the quiet...it was a breathe of fresh air to have read your encouraging comments. To hear from you sweet friends that you are praying and thinking of me. And I can tell you that I have felt lifted and better because of it. So grateful for each of you. I too keep you in my heart and prayers.

So my last week of vacation came this week. I would've loved to have invited you into my studio for some paper and glue fun...and yes, spray paint is not optional (and who cares if the stuff doesn't wash off your hands :) I would've invited you to the starbucks down the street for a coffee break, or two. And I would've loved to have heard how life is going for you. So how is it?

I've been so quiet lately. But I mean it in a good way. I've been thinking...and sometimes being a futurist thinker isn't good because that only causes me to worry. But the worrying was subsided when I had to move my studio out for a bit to add fresh paint. White. Ahhh.... a blank white canvas. love it. So in the mean time I ended up looking through boxes and boxes of stuff I forgot I had (why does that always seem to happen?). And I was determined to only allow things back into the studio that I really did need. And I kept thinking about this piece I made...

My Joy

And then I thought...hmm... everyone needs a little inspiration so here you go!

I made these for my belladrummer etsy shop.
Happy holiday shopping :)

Chipboard Art Journals $20:

belladrummer  etsy

belladrummer  etsy

belladrummer  etsy

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belladrummer  etsy

belladrummer  etsy

Inspiration Art Books $15:

belladrummer etsy

belladrummer etsy

belladrummer etsy

belladrummer etsy

belladrummer etsy

belladrummer etsy

"Dream" Chipboard grunge letters $5

belladrummer etsy

Swatch Art books $3:

belladrummer etsy

belladrummer etsy

belladrummer etsy

belladrummer etsy

belladrummer etsy

Belladrummer ETSY
All these goodies *****Edited: Are NOW available! :)

If you hurry, you'll see that I listed one of the swatch books for just $1!*****edited: taken!
Yep, hurray for Fridays and hurray for shopping... especially since I have more space to work in now that I've let go of some of my stash. (Happy girl) So here's something to look forward to...enjoy sweets. And someday, yes, you do have to come over!

love & hugs
d

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

a soft hush overcomes me...

The two winners are:
mandiegirl said...
Ummm....First of all, I *heart* houndstooth. I love your stuff, and I love u. :) So, I think I should win.

November 6, 2008 7:30 PM


christine said...
i'm a huge fan! =)

November 7, 2008 3:53 AM


Mandiegirl and Christine please e-mail me your mailing address so I can send you your lovely gifts :)
belladrummer@gmail.com


I am here sweet friends.
I've missed you.

Please accept my apology for not coming back sooner to announce the winners last friday. Friday was bittersweet for me. Of course an exciting day because I loved sharing my art with you with the opening of my new Etsy shop. (A huge warm hug to each of you whom purchased from my new shop and sent well wishes!) I am encouraged and filled with happiness. :)

And on the same day something both personal and professional fell apart. I received news due to the economic downturn my position as a graphic artist would no longer exist in 2009. I of course was devastated. I feel like I'm on an emotional roller coaster. And between telling myself to take deep breaths and believing this is a good change I really am trying to believe all of it. This news has made me well aware that not one thing in life is guaranteed. I am reminded to make a list of gratitude in an effort so fully see my life is full of blessings. I have health, I have found the love of my life, I have shelter, provision for my body and beautiful encouraging friends whom all believe in me. And I'm thankful. I am so grateful. I debated as to whether to share this here or not, but seeing as I'm sure I'm not the only one who is going through a tough time...well, I thought I'd share a word of encouragement and prayer for you and me both. Everyone needs a little bit of that :)

things worth remembering:
- good things are just up ahead
- live a life that is content and not defined by material things
- to be rich in kindness and love
- generous with an open heart
- learn to be full of grace and wisdom
- know your needs will be met by faith
- face your circumstance with grace and dignity
- step out, dream bigger, always look up
- do not dwell in the hurt, but learn to appreciate this valuable life lesson
- embrace encouragement and follow your heart

working on this every day is not easy. but this song helps calm me: Stay with me by Future Of Forestry
(I encourage you to make your own gratitude list to visually see your life filled with blessings and lessons you are learning.)

you my friend are lovely, beautiful and strong. i pray you live your life to the fullest. I hope you are in a place where you excel above your own expectations. Where you shine amongst darkness and love even through the most impossible times. I pray for your protection and for strength when you need it most.

In His Arms,
d

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Pretty things for you



:)
Just stopping by to share some happy news with you!
My Etsy shop, belladrummer ***edited*** is NOW OPEN
Woot woot!

Ha...can you tell I'm excited?!
I have 5 art journals going up (3 are already reserved) and some journaling tags ready to add artsy touches to your layouts/art (or even use as gift tags). Complete with spray paint, crazy sewing and of course houndstooth. ;P

I will be giving away 2 things just to get us in a happy mood to shop :)
I'm giving away this:

belladrummer ETSY shop open

and this:

art tags

so leave a comment for your chance to win (internationals welcome :) and I'll pick a winner soon!

coolio sweets
see ya tomorrow
d