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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!

Comments

[Gina Bottom]

This course sound absolutely like what I have prayed to participate in.

[Eniko DeLisle]

Many years ago, when I was a single mom & making ends meet by working 3-4 jobs at a time, one of my customers at my bartending job said,"Whatever you do, don't waste your talents"...it stuck with me for all these years. Now 20-or-so years later, I am still trying o connect with my gifts. I sure do need the help...

[Sue]

Although I would love to take this course - I honestly don't think it would even come close to helping.... autism cancer death mental retardation too much in one lifetime... I did watch the video I have to admit, and if I might ask for it as an anniversary/Christmas gift b/c my husband never knows what to get for me.... I thank you for offering a free spot on your blog - I am glad I found your blog today - I congratulate the winner in advance. I think it could truly change the life of someone - and hoping it does for many. More things like this need to be available for people who have been through numerous trauma events and keep happening over and over again. If it makes one day better - then it was worth it. I might share this with one of my facebook friends going through a hard time.

[KRIS RUDARMEL]

I would love, love, love to win a spot in the class! Thnx for the opportunity!

[Jen @ Lita's World]

OOHHH how exciting!! I would love to take Jeanne's class as I'm always looking for reasons to get creative...the more reasons the better!

[Jan Shore]

I am trying to find my way, having "lost" who I thought I was due to an illness that bends me to my knees at times (I know, what better position from which to pray)now, I seek the woman I truly am and who I will become. I am always seeking the wise guide. For these reasons I would love to participate in this class.

[Danette Munn]

This looks like so much fun.

[Stephanie Singleton]

This is awesome Christy! I would be happy to see any one of the beautiful ladies here win!

[Sarah Lejeune]

oh my oh my oh my oh oh oh oh my my my!!!!!:) Yes please!!!!!

[Sharon]

Just when you think you seen it all more beautiful stuff appears! Is art not wonderful. I can hardly sleep for the joy!!!

[ChrisS]

I am loving these classes and loving you - I am so grateful to the wonderful friend who introduced me to the world of Christy Tomlinson! I'm working my way thru all your classes - and am excited about the creativity that is flowing! You are truly a blessing Christy!

[nancy smith]

What a wonderful class this will be!

[Stephanie]

I'm just learning about mixed media art and would love to take this class to learn more and be creative in other ways.

[Maureen Ball]

First of all I would like to tell you how awesome your work is and it's so nice that you are giving away such a wonderful gift to people. I would love to be among the lucky winners. I love how the class teaches you about creativity and techniques while touching your soul.

[Michelle Field]

I think this course would help give me new perspective in my art, I feel like I am only skimming the surface, like I haven't really found who I am as an artist ( a bit embarrassed to even use that term really!) so I would feel really blessed to have someone like Jeanne perhaps give me some guidance.

[melanie]

OMG! Please enter me, if it is anything like the she art class, it is going to be awesome!

[Kelley Fewer]

I love your work, so a chance to be involved in something with you, however small a part you have, is great!

Shine on!
Kelley

[Evana]

Love the look of this. Might be just what this girl needs. Huge hugs
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[Peg H]

Some where along the way I lost who I am . I want to find it a be me again, full of excitement in my art. I'm hoping this class will get me back.

[Marlene]

I would love a place in this workshop it sound amazing