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

[kerri]

love that cute little handbag and it's mantra. what a great declaration! to be thriving!!!

[bronze casting]

Happy Halloween to you.It is very beautiful,Thank you for sharing this to us.

[Ravenhill]

This is just awesome! So cool! The embroidery is delightful - such a happy and powerful saying! I adore the colors: pow! Red and White polka dots!!! You are so cool!!!
emily xo

[Kaili]

Love love this bag Jacqueline! Sooo gorgeous! I'm sorry to hear you've been sick. I hope you are back to full health soon and enjoy many more naps! Xx

[Little Brown Rabbit]

This is a gorgeous bag!!

Hope all's well with you and thank you for all your lovely messages over at my blog- as you can imagine its been pretty manic here!!

[Mina]

Have a wonderful week, dear Jacqueline! I hope you are surrounded by all your inspiration and beauty!

[Juliettecrane]

what a lovely bag! i am so taken by marrisa's line too and it's something i've been repeating as well..."i am a thriving artist!"

thank you so much for the reminder :)

xoxo, juliette

[Mandy Saile of Bijou's Whimsy]

THis bag is beautiful, I love it. and your right, we do need to be reminded of that message more often than not don't we. Glad to hear your feeling better. Trust that your creative mojo is never far hidden. XO.

[Ivy]

Oh my dear Jacqueline, I just can't take your creations! They are so so lovely and you seem to create them with such ease...my dear really.. I adore your work and always look forward to popping by! Simply beautiful♥ Kate is one lucky girl!

[Xue]

Hi Jacqueline, glad you are completely well & creating again! Happy Autumn!

[Ag Ambroult]

that bag is fantastic! And I love it even more, knowing that it is going to sweet Kate!

[Karla]

Hi Jacqueline . . I love this bag. I love the sentiment. I have been saying it as a mantra. I love that you are helping spread the word so we can give "starving" artist the boot!