Inspirational Video about the power of words

This video was sent to me on an email, I love it and I just have to share.



Little things that we don't think about and need to be grateful for.

Taking Baby Steps

I can't believe I am blogging again, I really hope I can keep it up :D even if is a short post like this one :)

One of my goals this year is: to do what I love everyday. Even if I feel that I don't have the time, I still want to keep my creativity alive. So here I am starting with participating in a challenge from

  Cupcake Inspirations 

They have chosen a color scheme of pink and white, and here is what I came up with

a five minute art, quick and easy for my art journal.

As you can see I used a real feather that I found in my backyard with some washi tape on the top for bunting and a little more white paint on the bottom with some thick acrylic paint. And seems like I always have to put some kind of quote in them so I did, it reads: Feathers appear when Angels are near. Which I really want to think that :)

I hope you like my art :)

Clemencia

Writing About Self-Help

This is something I've been wanting to do for a while, and when I say I while I mean years. Yes... years. I waited this long, you know why? because of the same reason that stops a lot of people from sharing their gifts, because of fear. Fear of being criticized, fear of looking stupid, fear of being judged, fear of not being an expert in the field, fear of whatever else you can imagine.  

So what changed my mind today to come here to my blog and share? you may ask.

Well... the answer is not simple, or it is...

I've been reading self help books half of my life. One of my dreams was to become a psychologist, long story short of why I didn't become one is because it wasn't approved by my parents. Psychologists are for crazy people. They used to tell me over and over again. 

Anyways, now I am here sharing little bits and pieces of  notes I have taken and things I have learned from workshops and classes I've taken, books I've read and summits I've attended in all these years.

Today I found my notes about making new choices and forming new habits:

The first thing in my notes (this is from five years ago or so) is to try different things.

Let's say you want to exercise, to start a regular exercise regimen or routine, you have to start by trying different types of exercise, which I did :)  

I tried pilates, cross-fit, stretching, aerobics, yoga. All in my house and I discovered that I felt the best with yoga, which is what I am doing now mostly everyday of the week.

Another thing that I have in my notes is: List your accomplishments. I have to say I really never did this one. But now I do and see how much it really helps.

Get out of your comfort zone. Easy said than done. But not impossible. 

When you think about it, getting out of your comfort zone helps you build self confidence. 

So how do you do this? And the answer is going to be: Practice. Practice, practice, practice.

But how?

Do something everyday to get out of your comfort zone, even if is something little.

Do it! and you'll see the difference.

You might ask, what did I do to get out of my comfort zone? 

I wrote, I journal for myself for quite a long time, until I felt good enough to come to my blog and write which is what I've been wanting to do for a long time and finally have the courage to do it.

Much Love,

Watercolor and Scrapbook Layout

I am so happy I had time to make another scrapbook layout :)

this layout was inspired by Pink Fresh Studio 

with this month theme Watercolors,

don't their watercolors look awesome?!

and of course I used my favorite color: Teal

 Just Add Ink Challenge

I do have to say that even though the watercolors 

look good on the regular 12 x 12 scrapbook paper

I prefer how they look in watercolor paper

plus it doesn't warp as regular paper

well, lesson learned :)

also since I used yellow, black and white 

I can also link to Cupcake Inspirations challenge

I wanted to go over the details

I found the perfect colorful scrap paper piece

in my stash to combine with this layout

and of course I had to stamp on it :)

Then on the bottom I used a matted word 

which I inked with black around the edges

to match the stamp on the top

Then I used some words that I cut out 

of a scrapbook paper background

to scatter around the page

and this one shows you how I matted the picture with two different

scrapbook paper scraps that helps me bring the picture out

with a little cluster on the side using a bubble sticker.

I hope this have been informative and inspiring for some of you :)

Let's see if I can keep this ball rolling 

at least until I go back to school

which I know is going to keep me busy :)

and yes, that's me in the picture :D

Hugs

Staying Creative with a Simple Mixed Media Page

I am trying to stay active in my blog

by showing you what am I up to :)

I love to make a variety of things

for some reason I can't stay focus in just one area of art

I love scrapbooking. art journaling, mixed media, you name it.

Today I am sharing a mixed media page 

I made yesterday inspired by a few challenge blogs I follow.

Simon Says: Add a little sparkle

I am not the sparkle kind of person 

so I looked for a quote since I love to encourage people :)

in combination with

Cupcake Inspirations: Black, White and Yellow

I had to work with black which for me is a hard color to use

but what better way to make sparkles shine even more

than a black background

then splashed some yellow paint by tapping the end of my paintbrush

and let it dry to be able to write with my white pen.

Just Add Ink: Add a T

for this one I couldn't resist 

I had to add my favorite color: Teal

Pretty simple and that's the point

hoping I can stay creative and active in my blog

Thanks for visiting :)

One Happy Day

I am so proud of myself today :D

I usually never give time to myself

to do the things I like 

but lately I've been working on myself

I mean deep work and I am seeing the results :)

Anyways, I am so happy that I am able to come here to my blog

and share what I like :0

I've been wanting to go back to scrapbooking

for the longest time now, 

and seems like I am finally doing it :)

Here my desk

I took a picture of it 

for WOYWW (What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday)

I know I am a day late :/

but like they say, better late than never lol

and here is closer picture of my project

a scrapbook page from our last trip to Puerto Rico 

This page is the result of a scrapbooking class I took

and a combination of inspiration 

from Simon Says: Summer Fun! 

 Scrap Our Stash Challenge

and Challenge Yourself blog

Thank you so much for visiting

and if you have any questions just place a comment

I'll be happy to help :)

Clemencia

A Taste of Japan Mixed Media Art

Hello, hello out there. I am trying to stay true to myself and use my creativity any way possible.

I love art like some of you know and in order to stay creative after my trip to Japan, which was amazing! It sure changed my life! I am trying to make art every day in some form or another. F

This time I chose to follow Simon Says Challenge prompt: Food and/or Drink

and this mixed media page is based on my trip to Japan and their delicious, delicate and beautiful food :)

I call this: A Taste Of Japan

because is not only about their delicious food and teas

but it's also about their awesome culture

the cuteness all over the place

and the life changing experience I had 

while I stayed there for 3 weeks :)

I consider myself very blessed I was able to go there 

and experience such a wonderful place.

I'll be bringing you more Japan inspired art soon :)

Much Love,

Clemencia