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Inspiration, Art and Creativity

I write about art, creativity and anything that inspires and blesses. I have information on challenges and courses that will encourage and move you...
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365 Days of Colour - Flower for the Day - 342 - 348

365 Days of Colour - Flower for the Day - 342 - 348

Inspiration, Art and Creativity ― Upside down Sometimes situations do not present themselves the way we expect and we have to gain a different perspective. Or you may be called to do things that you think you’re not ready for. You have to step out of the box, shake things up and... (more)
 Amanda ― Posted 6 days ago
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My Studio - Exciting News!

My Studio - Exciting News!

Inspiration, Art and Creativity ― For a long time I have poured over the magazine 'Where women Create' being inspired and looking at the lovely studios of creative women all around the world. From the corner of my kitchen table and my alcove space and my over flowing boxes of... (more)
 Amanda ― Posted 8 days ago
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Friday Tag... 11 Fun Facts... your it!

Friday Tag... 11 Fun Facts... your it!

Inspiration, Art and Creativity ― I have been tagged by Ella from Ellas Edge ~ Her questions are fun and insightful. The Rules Are:1. You must post the rules. 2. Post 11 fun facts about yourself.3. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, and then create 11 more... (more)
 Amanda ― Posted 9 days ago
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365 Days of Colour - Flower for the Day - 335 - 341

365 Days of Colour - Flower for the Day - 335 - 341

Inspiration, Art and Creativity ― MajesticWe think of grandure and giving reverence, less we think of whose image we are made in we forget our blessings and settle. That fire still burning in our hearts gets put out and we live out our lives never realising our true potential, our... (more)
 Amanda ― Posted 13 days ago
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365 Days of Colour - Flower for the Day - 328 - 334

365 Days of Colour - Flower for the Day - 328 - 334

Inspiration, Art and Creativity ― The GardenYou don’t have to have a garden to enjoy plants and growth. We start with our intentions and our purpose. The gardens of our mind hold untold secrets and amazing flowers and wild life, hidden behind the wall waiting for a vistor to take... (more)
 Amanda ― Posted 18 days ago
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A - Z Challenge Reflection 2012

A - Z Challenge Reflection 2012

Inspiration, Art and Creativity ― This was my 2nd year taking part in the A- Z Challenge, and it seems to have come and gone really quickly. We had over a thousand people taking part in the challenge and it was run by founder Arlee Bird and his A-Z Team, a big thanks goes out to... (more)
 Amanda ― Posted 19 days ago
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What a Challenge!

What a Challenge!

Inspiration, Art and Creativity ― If you missed any of the posts for the A-Z Challenge you can see them below. I will be sharing about the journey with the topic being so close to me about my mother with dementia on the 7th May. I will let the dust settle and reflect on all the... (more)
 Amanda ― Posted 25 days ago
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365 Days of Colour - Flower of the Day 321 - 327

365 Days of Colour - Flower of the Day 321 - 327

Inspiration, Art and Creativity ― A straight pathSometimes it isn’t the winding road which leads to mystery and surprise. At times the straight path unfolds and brings us treasures beyond our comprehension.Day 321 Reflection The hard times in your life will develop the pearls of... (more)
 Amanda ― Posted 25 days ago
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Z is for Zephyr

Z is for Zephyr

Inspiration, Art and Creativity ― Zephyr - a soft gentle breeze of change It came on without warning, there were no loud noises a fanfare just a few tell tale signs. It blew in as if on a gentle breeze, we all felt it as it brushed past us, noticing slight things but not really... (more)
 Amanda ― Posted 27 days ago
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Y is for Yearn

Y is for Yearn

Inspiration, Art and Creativity ― I do sometimes long for things to go back to how they used to when mum didn’t have dementia, to have a bit of what I think is normality. But if it did, perhaps I wouldn’t have seen so much of her, wouldn’t have got to know her like I have, to... (more)
 Amanda ― Posted 28 days ago
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X is for Xerox (copy)

X is for Xerox (copy)

Inspiration, Art and Creativity ― Living with dementia some times reminds me of a Xerox. It can feel as if you don’t have the original person you grew up with but the copy of the person who is unable to do all those things you took for granted. I always thought mum would still be... (more)
 Amanda ― Posted 29 days ago
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W is for Websites

W is for Websites

Inspiration, Art and Creativity ― I thought I would list some of the great resources that I have come across over the years that have really helped not only for people who have dementia, but for those who are carers. There are a range of websites that have provided information and... (more)
 Amanda ― Posted on Apr 25th, 2012
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V is for Value

V is for Value

Inspiration, Art and Creativity ― As I look at my mother I truely value our relationship and I still see hope. I know that if we focus on the things that she can do we will have a much more rewarding encounter. She can still communicate, laugh, and in some instances learn. She... (more)
 Amanda ― Posted on Apr 24th, 2012
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U is for Understanding

U is for Understanding

Inspiration, Art and Creativity ― Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight...Proverbs 3:5-6I have tried to understand why and how mum has dementia, why our family, why now, why... (more)
 Amanda ― Posted on Apr 24th, 2012
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365 Days of Colour - Flower of the Day 314 - 320

365 Days of Colour - Flower of the Day 314 - 320

Inspiration, Art and Creativity ― PeaceIn the peace and stillness we are able to think, to gather our thought for the day, solve a problem come up with the answer to the mystery, we can heal. In the peace we really get to listen to our surroundings and find the beauty around us. Day... (more)
 Amanda ― Posted on Apr 23rd, 2012