I am a Thriving Artist

I hope your weekend was fun. I certainly had a good one. It was not only filled with lots of LONG naps, but some crafting and several hours of lounging. I'm feeling much better and in catch up mode. Thanks for all the kind words during my sick days {and always}, too. I really appreciate it.

In my full Christmas dorkiness mode, i made a shopper bag. Yep, the first one of the year. A very simple bag, BUT the hand embroidered "I am a Thriving Artist" makes up for the simplicity. A message inspired by sweet Marisa of Creative Thursday and a message i {too} want to be putting out into the world. "This is dedicated to all the artists out there... and on days when you aren't feeling it, i hope you are reminded to reach for it again." ~ "Thriving Artist" by Creative Thursday.

There is something about Christmas approaching that makes me reach for that red with white dots print ~ it's definitely a favorite from my stash. I didn't use a pattern, which can be scary, but it came together just fine. I love this immensely but im gifting this to a sweet creative friend, Kate. Kate, if you read this, i hope you like it.

I'm starting to feel the creative juices begin to flow again. I managed to start work on a few things this weekend. There are more So Cute It Hurts goodies to come. Hopefully a few more of my ideas will materialize in the next couple of weeks. It's fun to be thinking about Christmas designs, if you can believe it's almost that time already.
Be Well.
Cheers to you and yours.

Comments

[Elizabeth]

Hi sweetest Jacqueline. I was so lost that I didn't know you were sick. Sooo sorry for not been there. So happy you are feeling good now. I love, as I know you know, your work. I love fabric and that red and white dot one is sooo beautiful. Thank you for you always sweets comments. They have the gift of lifting my spirit! I want to asje you something abaout a fabric but I will write a message to you on FB later! Hugs and love to you and yours!

[Michele from Pipi La La]

Beautiful, gorgeous and inspiring bag! Kate is incredibly lucky! I am glad you are feeling better. <3

[Piper (DailyDivaDish)]

Hi Jacqueline ~ Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. It's really nice to meet another Declaration member.

BTW...the shopper bag you created above is adorable! And what a great message you've added to it.

I see you have the Declaration button up...for some reason I couldn't get the code to work. Did you edit the code they provided? If so - I'd love if you could pass the new code on to me - I'd like to put the button up too. (email: piper@dailydivadish.com)

Have a beautiful day!
XO Piper

[lou]

sweetie this purse rocks! it's just perfect and i love the text on it. it's just perfect!!
and isn't it exciting not to use a pattern and make something up? i just love it. great work, girl!!

[elaine t]

Such a beautiful bag Jacqueline! And I've always loved your embroidery - I can't embroider to save my life. Glad to hear you're feeling better - I know how you feel as I'm also a migraine sufferer. At one time it became so bad that I suffered from vertigo and had to be referred to a neurologist for treatment - it was that bad. I'm a sicko as you can see. :) Take care!

[paula joerling]

Love the message here and the bag is beautiful!
xop

[Kate England]

Oh my goodness! For me!! You are simply the BEST, Jacqueline! Thank you so very much! I love how you combine different textiles, and the dotted red is so happy!

[Ren]

Very pretty- and great 'saying'
Glad u had a nice weekend!

[linda]

What a beautiful gift...love the sentiment...woohoo! Let's thrive!

[Tracy]

LOVE art with a message... that quote is sooo UPLIFTING, and just adore your pretty shopper, Jacqueline--a very happy bag! Thanks for the fun today. :o) Happy week, my friend ((HUGS))

[Meg]

love this bag Jacqueline and love the saying on it! i hope you have a lovely day and much love to you!

xoxo~meg

[Terri]

It's a big step to make that statement publicly, isn't it! I love the polka dots - perfect for Holiday shopping. I am definitely in the mood already!

[flora]

I love your beautiful bag and the message. Well done!

[Theresa]

Glad your feeling better! Love your bag you made. I actually sewed over the weekend~ Have a wonderful week!
~Theresa

[sperlygirl]

what a powerfully positive (and darling) bag!! so sweet

[Lila]

Hello Sweet Jacqueline !

I love the bag and the positive note to self!
How did Poppy Market work for you? I just jumped in the adventure and hope for some good outcome...?! Really happy to see you are still part of it too!!
Have a lovely week!
Stay healthy!

[koralee]

You amaze me with your talent...always full of beautiful and fresh ideas...love this shopping bag. Happy Monday to you! xoxo

[Mina]

Dear Jacqueline, I am so in love with this beautiful bag especially because it´s red with white dots!!! Have a lovely week, you sent me lots of good and positive energy by writing this post and I am sending you back...

[Onneke]

So lovely. Your work always brings a smile to my face, it's a treat to visit your blog. You are a star!

[Veronika]

I love the bag, the color, the pattern and that it reminds me of Christmas :)

[Ingrid - London UK]

Dear Jacquline,
I am so glad to hear that you are feeling better!
And that you have started to feel creative again! Looking forward to seeing some more of the things you are going to make for Christmas!
Varm regards,
Ingrid xx

[~*~saskia~*~]

I love the colors, love the patterns, love it all.
Enjoy the new week, Jacqueline, Alles Gute xxxx

[Louise Gale "Dream, Inspire, Create"]

yay best quote EVER....cant wait to see more of your delightfully gorgeous creations. xx

[Moira]

A really gorgeous bag Jacqueline. Sorry you've not been well...have fun making up for lost time! Moira x

[Jacqueline]

Dearest sweet Kate, i am soo thrilled and happy that you like this bag! :) Im currently packaging all your goodies up together and hope to mail it out your way this week! Love to you!