Whew! I am back from a fast trip to Minesota. It was an amazing trip.. full of wonderful productive things, but dude.. traveling that much and so fast between plane rides.. sure did a number on my Fibro.. yesterday I got out of bed to work and my body hurt soo bad I couldn't even make it to the bathroom. I just laid in bed looking up at the ceiling.. going really? Are we going to start this again? This summer as been so wonderful.. I mean I had aches and some hurts.. but not the ones that make you want to stay in bed all day. the ones were medicine doesn't seem to help. Yesterday was just not a good day. I had so much work to do and I was in a panic that I wouldn't be able to physically do it. I actually started crying and my husband came in the room and said.. "you need to listen to your body". Sleep. Take it easy. This is your body's way of saying SLOW DOWN. So even though I didn't want to.. i decided to go back to bed for a while. When I woke up..I have to say I felt SO much better. yes I had wasted 3 hours of my day.. and now was SO behind in work.. but i couldn't believe how much better I felt. I mean good enough to sit in a chair and work. The pain was muted and bearable. My hubby had gone to the warehouse to work and I text him a simple: thank you. So a little life lesson. Sometimes.. you just have to be okay with doing what your body needs. even if its not what YOU want to do. :)
I keep thinking my life will slow down.. but then more and more things come up! I have to travel again in 4 weeks to Puerto RIco for a teaching event.. which I am SUPER excited about.. but before I can go I have lots of artwork due to my agent for upcoming projects, I have the She Art workshop 2, to finish.. (which starts in 13 days!!! COME JOIN ME IF YOU AREN"T ALREADY SIGNED UP!! You can sign up HERE or click on the workshop link above!) and I am DYING to get my etsy store up and running. Seriously it's been my goal for like 4 months now.. and I get bummed every time I am between "trips" that I can never seem to get it done. It's not a priority.. compared to other deadlines. so it always makes me sad when it gets moved to the next free week. but I AM GOING TO TRY and get it done before December.. because I have some fun christmas gifts and cards in mind that I hope you will LOVE :)
Anyhow.. speaking of workshops.. I just had to come in here and tell you about my friend Jeanne Oliver. Many of you know here.. she is creator of Jeanne Oliver Designs.. she does soft goods like bags, and purses, dresses, aprons.. AMAZING stuff.. each summer and fall. But she also is a mixed media artist.. and one SOULFUL girl. She has a new mixed media workshop starting in January.. Creatively Made. and it's not only about creating but about opening up and finding your heart and soul. I am actually a guest in her workshop.. a small guest.. but still.. can't wait! So I just wanted to come and share that with you :) I love Jeanne.. so I think you will too! AND guess what? she is giving away 3 spots in her workshop on my blog! So if you comment on the blog post today.. a reason why you would love to take this class.. I will randomly pick 3 winners on monday :) so fun! Here is more info about this awesome workshop!
I just look at all these photos.. and can't wait to do this workshop! love her vintage style.. YUM!
So anyhow! there is all the awesome info about it! You can also watch this video on what this workshop will include too! Yum!
Creatively Made E-Course from Jeanne Oliver on Vimeo.
WMake sure to visit her site for more info and to get signed up!
Creatively Made Workshop by Jeanne Oliver
and don't forget to leave a comment here to possibly win a spot!
Happy Friday!
I would love a place on the workshop to create art from my heart and soul xx
Posted by: Esther | November 04, 2011 at 01:53 PM
Looks like an amazing class. Thanks for this giveaway opportunity. You are so brave and strong,Christy. xo
Posted by: Crystal McConnell | November 04, 2011 at 01:54 PM
wow, that looks like a fab course.........am soooooo loving mixed media work & having just discovered online courses am totally enjoying making new discoveries & learning new techniques from so many talented artists :o) hugs, Janey xx ps. you amaze me with wat u acheive despite ur fibro.....mine has totally floored me for past few weeks!!
Posted by: Janey Pye | November 04, 2011 at 01:56 PM
i want to do this class so bad...missed the special she had...:( love your classes and can't wait to do she art 2...would love to learn from someone else too! making stuff brightens my day!
Posted by: janet | November 04, 2011 at 01:57 PM
Jeanne's class sounds fantastic!!! Would love to win! Glad you are feeling better girl. Don't forget to take care of you!!!
Posted by: Selenaintx | November 04, 2011 at 01:57 PM
I would love to take this class because I love the combination of learning mixed media techniques and learning about yourself! It reminds me a lot of the 3Hearts workshop, which was so insightful!
Thanks for posting about this Christy!
Posted by: Braiden | November 04, 2011 at 01:58 PM
That sounds amazing! I would love to win a spot in her class. Thanks for the opportunity! :)
Posted by: Tina | November 04, 2011 at 01:59 PM
What an exciting opportunity! I love learning from new people and seeing how they express themselves in their art!
Posted by: Amanda T. | November 04, 2011 at 01:59 PM
This sounds so totally awesome! It would be amazing to be a part of it!
Posted by: Gloria L. | November 04, 2011 at 02:04 PM
the class sounds awesome count me in!!
Posted by: Hypersky5 | November 04, 2011 at 02:06 PM
I would love to win a spot. This class sounds awesome, it would totally help my creative soul!
Posted by: Jenny nielson | November 04, 2011 at 02:06 PM
Thanks for a chance to win a spot in this class! I so need to learn how to let go in my art. Can't wait for SheArt 2 to start!
Posted by: Chastity | November 04, 2011 at 02:08 PM
Oh it looks amazing, thank you so much for the chance to win a spot.
Posted by: Bec Clarke | November 04, 2011 at 02:08 PM
Looks like an amazing class-Thank you for the opportunity to win a spot. In need of something to stir my mojo!
Posted by: K Stickels | November 04, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Love her work and the workshop sounds great!
Posted by: Pat Healey | November 04, 2011 at 02:12 PM
This class looks awesome, would love to take it.. Thanks for the chance to win...
Posted by: shar walker | November 04, 2011 at 02:13 PM
Glad you are feeling better as a fellow fibro (among other auto immunes) I know your body has a way of getting your attention & forcing the envelope. Listen & take time to rest so you will be able to do all the amazing things that are coming your way
Posted by: Suzy Gray | November 04, 2011 at 02:14 PM
This class looks like fun. I really enjoy taking these kinds of classes because I am new at the whole mixed media art, but I really like it! I used to go into craft stores and be sad because I didn't really know what I could do. The classes are great and really help inspire people. Thank you Christy!
Posted by: Megan | November 04, 2011 at 02:23 PM
Every single lesson for each week is something with which I struggle. I would love the opportunity to be a part of this class - I am sure it would change my world!!!
I know trying to listen to your body vs doing what you have to do is really hard. Also hard is finding that 'free' week to accomplish the not-as-important-as-the-other-deadline deadlines....we just have to Breathe.Begin.Believe. xoxo Renee of Happily Ever After by Renee Burke, LLC
Posted by: Renee Burke | November 04, 2011 at 02:26 PM
Wow, that class looks awesome! I'm looking forward to She Art 2 - glad you're feeling better!
Posted by: Tere | November 04, 2011 at 02:28 PM
Sounds fun!!! Thanks!!
Posted by: Theresa | November 04, 2011 at 02:29 PM
Oh my gosh that looks so amazingly awesome!!! Thank you so much for the chance to win a spot! So glad you are feeling better today!
Posted by: Brigid Christianson | November 04, 2011 at 02:30 PM
Christy - i hope you continue to feel better - but also remember to rest! I'm looking forward to the She Art 2 workshop and I'm going to check out the Creatively Made workshop right now! Thank you :)
Posted by: Michele | November 04, 2011 at 02:33 PM
Looks like a fantastic workshop. I have learned so much from you already. Fun! Thanks for the chance to win a spot!
Posted by: Lindi | November 04, 2011 at 02:35 PM
This sounds like, just what I need. Going through divorce, death of my father and custody issues. It's times like these, we have to dig deep in to our souls to remember what we have and not what we don't have. Focusing on what we do have isn't always as easy as it sounds. This seems like a great workshop for me to clear my mind and do some digging.
Posted by: Stacey Siroonian | November 04, 2011 at 02:36 PM