Wow… I am utterly speechless at your generous, sweet, and encouraging words after my last post!! I worried for so many months (I’ve been writing that post since late October) about how to put everything that has been percolating in my head. My biggest concern was addressing the eating disorder; I didn’t know the best way to simply say it. I am so humbled and thankful for your kindness… I had a tears in my eyes when I opened up my email to find my inbox flooded with your comments. (My sincerest apologies that I cannot respond to each one individually… but please know that I appreciate your reaching out from the bottom of my heart!) I wish I could give you all a big hug!!
And thank you too for the wonderful feedback on the sweater revamp! I had lots and lots of fun reworking it and adding the new trim–probably too much fun! lol! It just goes to remind me that even a little bit of something here or there can do wonders on an old standby (or in this case, a rather plain-Jane basic)! One just has to be willing to open your imagination to the endless ideas and possibilities. Allow them to flood in, fill your mind up, get excited! Never to dismiss something because it doesn’t fit “convention” or seems too hard or outlandish; no idea is ever totally useless!! Even years later I go back through my sketchbooks, and sometimes ideas that I didn’t use then strike a chord now! One never knows where the next bit of imagination will hit…
Speaking of inspiration, I have been busy at work on my latest art print!! I’ve been working on this piece for about a month now (off and on, of course!), and am happy to announce that I just got the beautiful prints back, and they are now listed in the Shoppe. Please hop on over to take a peek at the Wonderland Balloon print!
Finally, I’ll leave you with a list of Inspiration Friday links. The internet has been abuzz with some lovely ideas recently–my mind is just spinning with possibilities! Enjoy and have a lovely, restful, and creative weekend my friends!
♥ inspiration [ twenty-one ] ♥
♥ gala’s guide to setting amazing goals!
♥ beautiful photography collaboration at fresh pears
♥ knit a stylish, thick and cozy cowl
♥ inspiring interview with crafting hero jenny hart
♥ tips and tricks to a successful, unique wardrobe
♥ miss anna’s adorably winterish outfit!
♥ the nubby twiglet guide to making a press kit
♥ camilla engman’s guest blog @ d*s [ via ]
Cheers & Creativity,
♥ Casey [ email me ]
January 11, 2008 at 11:22 am
Ooo, thanks for the cowl pattern – I just determined to make a cowl after seeing Jenny’s, and I’d considered using Thick&Quick! Hmm, we shall see . . . I look forward to perusing the rest of the links this weekend!
Have a lovely Friday!
January 11, 2008 at 11:44 am
Thanks for the list of links for inspiration. I checked out the goal setting and the wardrobe info. They both have me thinking. Maybe there is hope that my creative side will resurface yet. ….have to find the index cards and start writing. Toodles!!
January 11, 2008 at 2:13 pm
She is divine….and can I have her boots!?? pretty please!!
Enjoy your weekend!!
January 11, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Thanks for the link! And I love that outfit link–I want to hang photos like that!
January 11, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Hey Casey! Your illustrations are really inspiring to me! Whenever I see your work/work in progress, I am reminded of how much I love illustrating/painting/drawing. You really push me to be more productive and driven! Thank you! ;D
I honestly can’t wait to see all of your beautiful thoughts to come into physical form for all of us to enjoy!