March is National Quilting Month, as well as National Youth Art Month and Crochet and Knitting Month along with many more celebrations. Today's focus will be on Quilting. Brace your self, I could talk for hours about Quilting. Mark your calendars~ March 16th is National Quilt Day!!!
Quilts, quilting..... what comes to mind?
Are you a quilter or are there quilters in your family?
Have you always wanted to quilt but were not sure where to begin?
I know, questions questions questions....
Quilts are magical in a way. Quilts can warm or comfort us in a time of need as well as, transport us into a world of fantasy where the quilt draped over furniture becomes a cave or a castle. Or wrapped or tied can become clothing for royalty or even a magic carpet. Quilts are also gifts of love, an investment of time and creative flow most often given to those loved dearly by the quilter. Quilts can be a record of events and keeper of the past guarding memories cherished of those we love. Quilts range is size from quite small to enormous! They can be used as decorative installations or more utilitarian purposes, bed coverings or picnics come to mind. And the saddest quilt of all, is the quilt boxed and placed in storage out of sight. Quilters intended and intend for their quilty creations to by used frequently.
March 16th, National Quilt Day I will be sharing more about quilts in today's society. Quilts have come a long way from their roots in many ways and still remain 'traditional' on other aspects of the process. There will also be a FREE quilt pattern available for you.
Happy Quilting!
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Thursday, March 7, 2019
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Traditions
Holiday season is upon us, ready or not it is time to get busy and celebrate Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas to name a few major events of the season. How do you prepare?
Do you decorate for each of the celebrations or does your decor blend the best of each? When do you begin decorating for Christmas? Before or after Thanksgiving?
Each year the struggle between tradition and new ideas grows at our house. The traditionalist states, decoration have set times, colors and themes. Apples in September, Columbus Day, the World Series and Pumpkins in October, Fall leaves, Veteran's Day, Turkeys, Pilgrims and Harvest in November, and Red, Green and Gold command December as the decorations and lights go up on the 1st day of the month. The traditionalist goes yet further with the same meals, foods and activities. The one with new ideas and alternative possibilities asks why not this, why do we do that. Or even proclaims we are doing something different this year, using different colors instead of red, green and gold.
Neither is right or wrong. Traditions have a place, marking the passing of time, and even building a rich memory bank for each one present. I feel there is room for both schools of thought as we prepare for the holidays.
Holidays are to be celebrated and filled with joy, not silent stressed filled rooms. Be open to new ideas, be flexible to new possibilities, create memories but more importantly share love, spread peace, and express joy. Enjoy the feasts!
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© 2018 Carol Lane Fleming
Do you decorate for each of the celebrations or does your decor blend the best of each? When do you begin decorating for Christmas? Before or after Thanksgiving?
Each year the struggle between tradition and new ideas grows at our house. The traditionalist states, decoration have set times, colors and themes. Apples in September, Columbus Day, the World Series and Pumpkins in October, Fall leaves, Veteran's Day, Turkeys, Pilgrims and Harvest in November, and Red, Green and Gold command December as the decorations and lights go up on the 1st day of the month. The traditionalist goes yet further with the same meals, foods and activities. The one with new ideas and alternative possibilities asks why not this, why do we do that. Or even proclaims we are doing something different this year, using different colors instead of red, green and gold.
Neither is right or wrong. Traditions have a place, marking the passing of time, and even building a rich memory bank for each one present. I feel there is room for both schools of thought as we prepare for the holidays.
Holidays are to be celebrated and filled with joy, not silent stressed filled rooms. Be open to new ideas, be flexible to new possibilities, create memories but more importantly share love, spread peace, and express joy. Enjoy the feasts!
https://whatboxacreativelife.blogspot.com/
#HiddenInYourheART
© 2018 Carol Lane Fleming
Thursday, February 1, 2018
A Date with Destiny
February: Groundhog's Day, will we have Six more weeks of winter, Snow, Cold, Valentines, Love, Hearts, Basketball, George Washington, cherry pie, Abraham Lincoln, the shortest month and sometimes Leap Year and your destiny.
This is it. This is your day. This is the sign you have been waiting for, today is your date with destiny. You are destined to live a creative and purposeful life! How does it feel knowing there is only one you? Knowing you have a purpose and a destiny only you are capable of presenting to the world can take your breath away. Stop. Breathe and pursue the longing, the nudge within, to step out of your comfort zone and embrace your creative voice. You've got this! You will succeed! You will be amazing! You are perfect for the task before you!
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© 2018 Carol Lane Fleming
This is it. This is your day. This is the sign you have been waiting for, today is your date with destiny. You are destined to live a creative and purposeful life! How does it feel knowing there is only one you? Knowing you have a purpose and a destiny only you are capable of presenting to the world can take your breath away. Stop. Breathe and pursue the longing, the nudge within, to step out of your comfort zone and embrace your creative voice. You've got this! You will succeed! You will be amazing! You are perfect for the task before you!
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#HiddenInYourheART
© 2018 Carol Lane Fleming
Thursday, March 2, 2017
A Creative Life
Do you have visions of creative individuals walking around covered in paint? There truly is more to a Creative Life than the appearance of art supplies. Briefly, a Creative Life is filled with adventures, explorations and the journey into the unknown. Are you Creative?
How do you know or identify if someone is Creative? Are there visible signs of Creativity?
Take a closer look at Creativity. Creativity is the ability to think "Out of the Box", to be willing to explore options and opportunities even if they might not work. Creativity is taking an idea expanding on what is before you and exploring the unknown while asking "What If". Most often, Creativity is birthed from daydreams or inspired by the works or needs of others. Creative individuals are problem solvers, innovators, and sometimes artists.
Ask the "What If" questions, think "Out of the Box" explore all of the possibilities.
March forward into 2017 curious, and exploring your wildest dreams. You are Creative!
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© 2017 Carol Lane Fleming
How do you know or identify if someone is Creative? Are there visible signs of Creativity?
Take a closer look at Creativity. Creativity is the ability to think "Out of the Box", to be willing to explore options and opportunities even if they might not work. Creativity is taking an idea expanding on what is before you and exploring the unknown while asking "What If". Most often, Creativity is birthed from daydreams or inspired by the works or needs of others. Creative individuals are problem solvers, innovators, and sometimes artists.
Ask the "What If" questions, think "Out of the Box" explore all of the possibilities.
March forward into 2017 curious, and exploring your wildest dreams. You are Creative!
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#HiddenInYourheART
© 2017 Carol Lane Fleming
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Joining the American Renaissance!
Why "What Box? Living a Creative Life" and why now?
In the Beginning God Created. We as humans were created in His image, therefore, within each of us is the ability to create! We are innovative, creative, problem solvers by nature~ we can't help it, it is hard wired into our DNA. Psssssst. You are an Artist and Creative individual too!!!
Most would agree this planet we call home has a few problems. However, we all have deep within the ability when joined together to solve these issues. What has worked in the past might not work today, yet, many are afraid to try something different. Some say the world is in turmoil, these are dark and perilous times...riots, wars, unemployment, low wages, disease you shouldn't take risks, stay with the status quo, don't stir the waters. I disagree.
As a college instructor I see so many students without long range plans, without day dreams, without thoughts of the future beyond the next video game, the next lottery ticket, the next cup of coffee, the next party. Students with anxiety disorders, despondent, addictions, living in the world as presented to them by gaming, movies, media and they are void of original personal thoughts. My heart has broken seeing the great potential within yet it remains untouched.
I have for as long as I can remember been a sounding board, a listening ear, a voice of encouragement, a cheerleader, a 'mama bear' and fierce warrior defending each who enters in to my inner circle or crosses my path[sometimes, even total strangers in Walmart]...as well as...I am an artist, a writer, a dreamer, a creative soul, one who can't look at anything without seeing at least a dozen viable options. Combine that bundle of life above with my love of people and suddenly out pops what has been there all the time: I am a Passionate Artist, a Consultant, Art Coach, Blogger, Teacher/Instructor helping others 'break out' and embrace their hidden creative abilities. I hear the sound of panic....take a deep breath and reread what I wrote.
Hidden creative abilities~ these can be artistic in nature but they don't have to be: Scientists are creative, Explorers are creative, Engineers are creative, Musicians are creative, Military Leaders are creative... this list goes on and on.
The American Renaissance! What is it? Americans coming together side by side, using their Creative abilities to solve the issues at hand here at home and globally. The Italian Renaissance famous for Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael [not the Ninja Turtles] began in Italy and circled the globe in time. Today, with social media at our fingertips, this American Renaissance will travel faster, create greater inspiration, will include many brilliant minds working together to restore, bind wounds, celebrate accomplishments while discovering new amazing solutions.
This is your invitation to join the American Renaissance!
Renaissance??? Wasn't that back in the Dark Ages, you might ask.
Simply put, Renaissance = ReBirth!
You are never to old to learn something new, to start a new career, to follow your dreams~ Are you breathing? Today is the day to let go of what has held you back.
I am here cheering you on each and every step of the way~ You've got this!!!
https://whatboxacreativelife.blogspot.com/
#HiddenInYourheART
© 2016 Carol Lane Fleming
In the Beginning God Created. We as humans were created in His image, therefore, within each of us is the ability to create! We are innovative, creative, problem solvers by nature~ we can't help it, it is hard wired into our DNA. Psssssst. You are an Artist and Creative individual too!!!
Most would agree this planet we call home has a few problems. However, we all have deep within the ability when joined together to solve these issues. What has worked in the past might not work today, yet, many are afraid to try something different. Some say the world is in turmoil, these are dark and perilous times...riots, wars, unemployment, low wages, disease you shouldn't take risks, stay with the status quo, don't stir the waters. I disagree.
As a college instructor I see so many students without long range plans, without day dreams, without thoughts of the future beyond the next video game, the next lottery ticket, the next cup of coffee, the next party. Students with anxiety disorders, despondent, addictions, living in the world as presented to them by gaming, movies, media and they are void of original personal thoughts. My heart has broken seeing the great potential within yet it remains untouched.
I have for as long as I can remember been a sounding board, a listening ear, a voice of encouragement, a cheerleader, a 'mama bear' and fierce warrior defending each who enters in to my inner circle or crosses my path[sometimes, even total strangers in Walmart]...as well as...I am an artist, a writer, a dreamer, a creative soul, one who can't look at anything without seeing at least a dozen viable options. Combine that bundle of life above with my love of people and suddenly out pops what has been there all the time: I am a Passionate Artist, a Consultant, Art Coach, Blogger, Teacher/Instructor helping others 'break out' and embrace their hidden creative abilities. I hear the sound of panic....take a deep breath and reread what I wrote.
Hidden creative abilities~ these can be artistic in nature but they don't have to be: Scientists are creative, Explorers are creative, Engineers are creative, Musicians are creative, Military Leaders are creative... this list goes on and on.
The American Renaissance! What is it? Americans coming together side by side, using their Creative abilities to solve the issues at hand here at home and globally. The Italian Renaissance famous for Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael [not the Ninja Turtles] began in Italy and circled the globe in time. Today, with social media at our fingertips, this American Renaissance will travel faster, create greater inspiration, will include many brilliant minds working together to restore, bind wounds, celebrate accomplishments while discovering new amazing solutions.
This is your invitation to join the American Renaissance!
Renaissance??? Wasn't that back in the Dark Ages, you might ask.
Simply put, Renaissance = ReBirth!
You are never to old to learn something new, to start a new career, to follow your dreams~ Are you breathing? Today is the day to let go of what has held you back.
I am here cheering you on each and every step of the way~ You've got this!!!
https://whatboxacreativelife.blogspot.com/
#HiddenInYourheART
© 2016 Carol Lane Fleming
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
From this Day Forward
We are more than the president, more than the people, greater than our differences. We are One Nation! We are Americans!
Therefore it is now time to INVEST in AMERICA!
EMBRACE America, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the people, the government. Hold your chin up, walk forth with purpose, determined to heal and bind the wounds.
AMERICA is STILL a GREAT Nation!
EMBRACE America, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the people, the government. Hold your chin up, walk forth with purpose, determined to heal and bind the wounds.
AMERICA is STILL a GREAT Nation!
Be determined to purchase products MADE IN AMERICA.
Be determined to speak ENCOURAGING words ~
If you can't say anything nice....shhhhhhh....don't say anything at all.
Be determined and sing patriotic songs, wave American flags, thank our military, and read biographies and history books of our Founding Fathers!
Be determined to be Proud to be an AMERICAN.
Be determined to speak ENCOURAGING words ~
If you can't say anything nice....shhhhhhh....don't say anything at all.
Be determined and sing patriotic songs, wave American flags, thank our military, and read biographies and history books of our Founding Fathers!
Be determined to be Proud to be an AMERICAN.
Breathe deep. Stretch. Reach out and support this great land as TOGETHER UNITED as ONE NATION we will go forward guided by the Constitution , the Declaration of Independence, the Founding Fathers, and yes, even the Pilgrims.
I am looking forward to Veteran's Day! A day to Honor and give due respect to our Veterans!
I am looking forward to Thanksgiving! A day set aside giving thanks to God and His mercy! A day of awe , of wonder, of food, of tradition, of football, of family....Thank you Lord for this great Nation!
I am looking forward to Christmas....A non traditional theme this year~ Decking the halls in RED WHITE AND BLUE! Patriotic Songs and Christmas Carols, Eagles and Flags and Jesus! Oh Yeah!!
I am looking forward to the cold days of January...
As a new leader, a new president takes office as he accepts the task and challenges ahead ENCOURAGING and REBUILDING America.
As a new leader, a new president takes office as he accepts the task and challenges ahead ENCOURAGING and REBUILDING America.
God Bless Each of you who took the time to read to the end of this early morning chatter.
To the Republic! One Nation Under God! United!
God Bless America!
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God Bless America!
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Tuesday, November 8, 2016
America is Speaking
America Speaking.
It is written in the WORD that they who call upon His Name shall be saved.
America is calling~ JESUS.
Therefore as it is written so shall America be saved. The WORD changes not, Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. He doesn't lie, therefore as America and any other nation calls upon His Name they shall be saved.
It is written in the WORD that they who call upon His Name shall be saved.
America is calling~ JESUS.
Therefore as it is written so shall America be saved. The WORD changes not, Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. He doesn't lie, therefore as America and any other nation calls upon His Name they shall be saved.
America Speaking.
It is written in the WORD that it is His desire that none shall perish.
His desire is that ALL shall live and prosper~ including the unborn.
America is speaking LIFE and Life more abundantly~ including the unborn.
It is written in the WORD that it is His desire that none shall perish.
His desire is that ALL shall live and prosper~ including the unborn.
America is speaking LIFE and Life more abundantly~ including the unborn.
America Speaking
America is calling~ JESUS.
Jesus, we come now before you this day broken and wounded knowing that at a single WORD we are restored and walking within Your desires, Your destiny for this nation.
It is written, that it is Your desire that none shall perish, and within the none America is included. It is also written that where 2 are gathered in Your Name You are there among them....America has gathered at Your feet.
America is calling~ JESUS.
Jesus, we come now before you this day broken and wounded knowing that at a single WORD we are restored and walking within Your desires, Your destiny for this nation.
It is written, that it is Your desire that none shall perish, and within the none America is included. It is also written that where 2 are gathered in Your Name You are there among them....America has gathered at Your feet.
America Speaking.
It is written, every nation, tongue and tribe shall hear and know the Name of Jesus and the message of the Gospel. America is the World's melting pot, almost every nation, tongue and tribe has crossed our borders and many now call America home. America has historically gone to nations during their time of need from this day forward as a nation, America shall go forth led and directed by Jesus and He alone and not those seeking fame or recognition.Therefore, it is now time to lift our voices in song praising the King of Kings!
It is written, every nation, tongue and tribe shall hear and know the Name of Jesus and the message of the Gospel. America is the World's melting pot, almost every nation, tongue and tribe has crossed our borders and many now call America home. America has historically gone to nations during their time of need from this day forward as a nation, America shall go forth led and directed by Jesus and He alone and not those seeking fame or recognition.Therefore, it is now time to lift our voices in song praising the King of Kings!
America Speaking
We lift our banners high this day in worship and song praising the King of Kings! Jesus! JESUS! JESUS! JESUS! We give thanks to the King of Kings who allows us to sit at His feet in worship. We rejoice knowing that PEACE like a river shall flow once more from sea to shining sea. And across our land, LOVE has found a dwelling place.
We lift our banners high this day in worship and song praising the King of Kings! Jesus! JESUS! JESUS! JESUS! We give thanks to the King of Kings who allows us to sit at His feet in worship. We rejoice knowing that PEACE like a river shall flow once more from sea to shining sea. And across our land, LOVE has found a dwelling place.
America Speaking
To the nations we speak LIFE!
America has called upon the Name of Jesus!
Glory to God! Therefore the armies of heaven have been released upon your behalf! The King of Kings! The Lord strong and mighty! JESUS is riding upon His horse leading the way!!!
Glory! Thank you JESUS!!! You alone are LORD of this Nation, JESUS is LORD! JESUS is the Banner over America and the Banner over America is LOVE! Glory! Thanks You JESUS!!!!!!
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#HiddenInYourheART
© 2016 Carol Lane Fleming
To the nations we speak LIFE!
America has called upon the Name of Jesus!
Glory to God! Therefore the armies of heaven have been released upon your behalf! The King of Kings! The Lord strong and mighty! JESUS is riding upon His horse leading the way!!!
Glory! Thank you JESUS!!! You alone are LORD of this Nation, JESUS is LORD! JESUS is the Banner over America and the Banner over America is LOVE! Glory! Thanks You JESUS!!!!!!
https://whatboxacreativelife.blogspot.com/
#HiddenInYourheART
© 2016 Carol Lane Fleming
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