WOMEN OF THE HEART

I don't think I have talked about my love of old things .
Things from a gentler time, with a slower pace . Although the
work then was strenuous , life did not go by at warp speed . There was time for afternoon walks , not just getting your afternoon workout at the gym . With the
click of a mouse , we can visit half way around the world
or view events a continent away as they are taking place .
I collect many different things . This old pottery bowl is
stained and lovely from use , The wooden spools of thread ,
now being replaced by styrofoam . Old buttons in a jar ,saved out of necessity for hand made clothes . In a time where style changes according to u-tube and the Runway shows on tv.
BUt in this blog world I think something unusual has happened , Women are connecting
in ways unavailable to most before blogs . Many meet each other every
morning with their coffee or tea in hand . To see new creations
or to comment about that persons art creations , illness , struggles, or the joy of a new family pet.
I am sure there are as many blog groups as there are stars -- But in this handmade art
world , , not in a glorified art gallery , but displayed in their homes in such an artful way .
or in their online shop are creations and ideas of women of amazing talent and substance . It never occured to me , that there would be a woman's
magazine dedicated to the women's world of blogging . But some I have followed for several
years -as a lurker myself , those looking ,but not commenting and having no blog
to present to the others , are within the pages of this new magazine . These women are smart with talent , some are part of the everyday work force , some are stay at home moms , juggling
car pools , soccer games and using their talents in the community . WE make friends easily . Join art swaps and create for each other -- many give so freely when there are needs -- Some have had losses to which many responded , with cards of well wishes and small gifts to brighten their day , Yes you are women of the heart . What a joy it is to see . the world can say what they want , women do care for each other . Every arena is not a competition . I feel very
blessed to be a small new part of this world . There is a room in the book "Where Women Create " that has these words on the wall --- " Thru a woman's eyes , from a woman's heart .
by a woman's hand ". I think that says so much about the things I see in this fascinating
world of blogging . So I will take time to slow down, to make a comment about a new pet ,
to encourage a new mother , to smell the roses and the lavendar , to listen to someones new favorite song selection , To try a new art form , learn a new skill , share a new technique with open hands . I first entitled this post I love old things , old places , remembered times ,
familiar faces -- but changed it to encompass the new friends I have met --- T his blog started out with a picture of my creations and it was posted first , then browsing my pics to share I came upon this one with the buttons and thereby this came pouring forth , It is long , maybe a little sappy but straight from my heart to yours - Blessings --- Kathy p.s. excuse the typos
it is about 5 a.m. here
not been to bed yet .



What fun today , making todays Winterbella idea .


These are sachets filled with lavendar . Oh I wish


you could smell the loveliness of it .. Too wonderful .


Especially as tonight here in the south we had snow .


BIg white fluffy flakes , a dusting of snow , that turned


everything into a winter wonderland . Snow is such a


rare thing . WE get ice and sleet sometimes very messy


and dangerous too . We are not equipped and so it results


in car accidents etc . Of course you with lots of snow have


problems too . Be safe , stay warm . Create !




Love the K& Co. hearts -- I do also love me some


of the inks that Tim Holtz uses .. this was a deep red


spray but diluted becomes this lovely pink


I stamped the tag , I use shipping tags , love the


weight of them and the strings dye also , an added


bonus .
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