What's the Buzz? 13 Unique and Creative Bee Things

Life is full of beauty. Notice it. 

Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. 

Smell the rain, and feel the wind. 

Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.
-Ashley Smith 

 

What's the Buzz?
So many Beautiful, Creative and Unique Bee Creations.
13 Things (plus a few more) - all from small shops.
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Check them out here:  Bee Favorites

Linen Closet (aka the black hole) Organization Ideas

 

Strength, Determination and Being Enough. Art for a New You in the New Year

She made broken look beautiful
and strong look invincible.
She walked with the Universe
on her shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings. 

Ariana Dancu

Here's to the Survivors. 

Strong in the midst of adversity. Digging in a little deeper when things get tough. 

Saying NO to drama and blaming others and "it's not fair". 

Instead... working harder, making the best of each situation, persevering and holding onto hope, helping others, letting go and moving forward.  

As I added each layer to this art piece, my goal was to encourage those who have had to "survive". 

Whether it be an illness, an incident, a diagnosis, a loss, or just ongoing struggles, 

you are stronger than you think and you are definitely ENOUGH. 

The world may try to tell you you're not, BUT YOU ARE!

As we reflect upon the end of this year and the beginning of next...

remember these words as you head into each day.

You are Strong

You are a Survivor

You are Determined

You can Let Go of the Past

You are Enough

You can Persevere

You can Change Your Thinking

You can Overcome Obstacles

You will Laugh

You will See the Good in Each Day

You will Hope

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May your year be full of happiness, peace and laughter.

Love, Steph

Fun Kitchen Decor - Hanging Rod Project - Ikea Hack

Take an Ikea Fintorp (don't you just love their names) Towel Rack - turn it upside down and you have a quick change decorating method for your kitchen.

A couple towel racks, some brackets and hanging hooks. The hardest part was having to practically stand on my head to install the brackets underneath the cabinets. I wanted a longer hanging space so I connected two racks and added some hanging hooks to mix things up a bit.

Once everything is installed, you have a blank "canvas" to decorate for any season or holiday you want. I have a bunch of fun tea towels so I use this to display them. I'm also going to make some vintage wood signs to hang here. (added to the never-ending To Do List - everyone has one)

Springtime

Mom bought me these cute Teapot tea towels.

Halloween

July 4th

Have fun with this quick project you can do in an afternoon.

Love, Steph

A To Do List Art Piece that will Make You Happier Every Day

I love To-Do Lists (like that surprises you). I've got lists for everything. There's something about those little check marks that make me feel like I've accomplished something (and that I actually have a little control over my hectic life). But even if you complete your list, it's only for a short time, and you'll only to have more items to complete later on.

So how about a To-Do List that makes you happier every day? 

I put together some of my favorites in a bright mixed media art piece. Focus on these each day and, you can have a life that's full of more joy, and more peace, and whole lot more happiness.

Encourage Someone 

(a compliment, a happy word, people love to be noticed)

Laugh A Lot 

(there's usually something funny - even in the not-so-funny moments)

Try Something New 

(keep learning, be bold, get out of your rut)

Say Thank You 

(such a lost art - if you don't express gratitude, you're expressing ingratitude)

Listen with Your Heart 

(not just your ears, look beneath the surface of the words) 

Enjoy the Little Things

(make a concerted effort to look for moments of joy)

Be Yourself 

(it's exhausting to keep a mask on - put it away and let the real you shine through)

To Do List by CreativeSteph13

Hope you accomplish everything on THIS TO-DO List.

Love, Steph

Set Yourself Free...When She Let Go of the Past Her Heart Whispered Thank You - New Mixed Media Art

The past can often seem comfortable and familiar, but it can also hold us back. Letting go helps us to move forward. Deciding. Choosing. Committing. To. Let. Go. is in our hands (and in our hearts). 

In creating this art piece I was inspired by some of the quotes below.
Letting go is so freeing (but soooooooo hard).

The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself,
unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over,
you cannot move forward.
Steve Maraboli

We must be willing to let go of the life we’ve planned,
so as to have the life that is waiting for us. Joseph Campbell

When you let go, you are truly free. 

Unknown

Forgiveness is letting go of the hope that the past can be changed. 

Oprah Winfrey

We can all let go of the past. And our hearts will thank us.

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