stay home

Wish I could just stay home and watch the ball drop :( but getting out of my comfort zone i just pray everbody stays safe:))

Just signed up 4 a twitter account after debating on it all year.Just getting used 2 this year and now having 2 say goodbye:(.I can say that this year had it's ups & Downs even lost many along the way.but it has taught me more then I could ever imagine about faith even in the hard times things you hold onto when times get hard.this year showed me how much I truly do love and value my family above it all that i could want or need.As we all look into the new year that awaits us it's my hope and prayer that many grow close to those they love and cherish every moment you have with them.Let the little things not become big things and just live life to the fullest with those you love cause it all just boils down to family:))

Coming Soon

2 days until

16 days

it's almost here are you ready?:)

Happy Thanksgiving

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving spent with loved ones.Our Thanksgiving celebration started out with a stove not working and a special friend of the family letting us use theirs.We sat down to eat after a long day of my mother and sister slaving in the hot kitchen:)So me and my sister and niece and nephews took off for awhile for checking out local downtown shops that were closed.We had fun walking by the lake checking out the boats ,palm trees ,tall bulidings,fountains it was alot of fun hope to post pictures later.So however thanksgiving found you I hope it found you grateful just to be alive and with the people you love drama and all:))

A wonderful new site I found check them out and let them know My Girls Studios sent you:)

A day Before Thanksgiving not a sound was heard not even a chicken,Turkey, or Cow .I will be doing thanksgiving crafts with my Niece and my Nephews and you are sure to love it:) I know I will.

Thanksgiving coloring pages

Coloring pages of Thanksgiving past from my Nephews:)

A wonderful story

My Girls

Every artist creative person knows when you are in the studio creating you need your music blasting like crazy!!! to keep you up on those nights when the creative juices are flowing.This song right here so does that for me.I just want to say thank you to Belinda you so Rock!!! for posting this:))

I asked my son if he felt a little nervous. We were on our way to the high school for his first orientation and were just about to turn onto the campus. He shot me a smile and a sideways glance and said "yep." He pressed his hand to his stomach as if to quell the butterflies.


Oh, how I remember that feeling! Especially when the first day of school meant going to a new campus or, even worse, a whole new school district! And as we watch our children navigate through new territories, or as we start new adventures ourselves...those jitters are all too real.

I've been thinking of those of you who are embarking on a new chapter of life. From young college women, to newlyweds, to brand new moms, to moms who have started a homeschool year to those who sent their off children to school, many of us are experiencing those fluttery feelings all over again. A new job or a new town can really get those tummy butterflies moving!

Whenever I've started something new, I've been tempted to turn right back around and run back to the familiar way things used to be. Those nerves kick in and then the fear of the unknown starts to work its mojo and I feel paralyzed. What if THIS happens, or THAT happens? What if this is a big mistake? Oh no, this is going to be awful.

Today, take a deep breath. Since you're already breathing, this just can't get any easier!

What I mean by "deep breath" is to pause for a few moments to reflect on the marvelous God who has brought you this far. Look back at the journey you've traveled with Him and remember His goodness and faithfulness. Even in the roughest of times, He has never left you or let you down. He has guided you, picked you up when you've fallen and sent you angels in disguise when you've needed them.

He is with you right now.

See, the Lord is writing your story, and no story is complete without some drama. Some moments of "how will this ever turn out?" questions. But He is the Master Author, and knows how to end each chapter so that you just have to keep going to find out what happens next. He purposefully puts twists and turns into the plot so that we'll continue to trust Him and grow in our faith. So that we stay dependent on Him. Is that where you are at right now?

Psalm 32:8 says, I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.

I love knowing that the Lord is watching over me and writing my story. I love knowing that He is watching over my children and writing THEIR stories, too. There is great comfort in that. It means that even when we can't see how this chapter will end, He is guiding us along to an exciting finish.


It will be the best story ever.
Rachel Anne
Take a pause in the action today and focus on trusting the Author and Finisher of your faith. Close out the rushing world for 10 minutes if you can, and remind yourself of His faithful guidance and watchful care. What would you title the current "chapter" of your life?

Word 2 the Wise

'Goodies Have Power, So Use Them Wisely.
Men, who are going out of their way to talk to you,aren't chasing you down because they want to be your friend. What you have can make Adam eat an apple off the tree even though God said don't do it, why would you give it away for free? I'm not talking dollar figures, but he didn't have to take you a date, he didn't have to call you two times a day or do anything? He just showed up. Why? I could be crazy, if you have so much power and control, why give it away? We're setting ourselves up for failure if we don't acknowledge this is what he wants and I have to make him earn it.

Credit

Giving credit to where it's due check out this blog and buy a tee or 2:)
http://paperlili.blogspot.com

Thankful

Just want to say so glad to see that I have new followers joining me here on My blog.I hope you all enjoy what you see and keep coming back.Great things are in store:)

Love this:)

I Love my hair

having a baby

Office help

Many thanx

Introducing Many Thanx™ from Janet Odgis on Vimeo.

NSS

Thank God all are safe.now here come the movies:))

Okay I love Michael but I just may Love troop's a little more:))

This is so making me cry: I loved troop so much as a kid

music monday

Who knew

Wow!! this had to take alot of work.this would be a great craft project for a star wars party:)

Jeremy Messersmith - Tatooine @ Yahoo! Video

Going natural:)

Tyra

Wow!! this could leave you speechless.For me having my niece and my nephews in my life has changed my whole life as an artist.having them in my life has made me even more creative more aware even on my perpestive of life my niece inspires me even in the way she expresses herself i can see already that she's another artist in the making as well:) there is a whole new world that opens up to you when children come into your life.

I love this show they seem to have so much fun in the kitchen.God knows I could use a guy in the in the kitchen who can cook and while at it can clean up afterwards as well.They have the couple from House of Payne as their special guest on this episode so you know they must have alot of outtakes LOL!!! having fun while you cook is what it's all about:)

Going Pink

In the studio

So here are a few pictures of things that are and have been in the works for sometime:)leave a comment if you like

music monday

1 Day:)

CABO AZUL - 'Resort & Spa' from Timecode Multimedia on Vimeo.

I love this commercial

Fashion show Songs

So you know this would be a cute song for a upcoming fashion show.Stay tuned cause great things are coming:))

Willow Smith - Whip My Hair from Red Hoodie on Vimeo.

fashion show ideas

Had to share this one I Love it!!!!!

Part 2 of runway

Make a runway

How to Make a Runway for Kids: How to Throw a Modeling Themed Birthday Party | eHow.com

How to Make a Runway for Kids: How to Throw a Modeling Themed Birthday Party | eHow.com

So much has been said about Mr. Kravitz fashion sense.So i thought why not have fun with it:)

Before







After

check out this cute couch

No Sew Tutu

Where's the tissue when you need it.this song was beautiful then as it still is now.love the fashion and the hoop earrings big enough to put a basketball through them.The 80's truly Rocked!!:)

More lovely pics of Rachel Stewart Jewelry

http://targetqueenjewelry.blogspot.com/

1. So how did you get started making jewelery`

Well, Last year I decided to ret to make some Peacock feather earrings just for fun, I already a blog so I put up a few to sell, and got a good response, I decided then that I would try to make more accessories..

Well, Last year I decided to ret to make some Peacock feather earrings just for fun, I already a blog so I put up a few to sell, and got a good response, I decided then that I would try to make more accessories..


2.What is your creative process like

I really dont have a process, things just come to mind, things I wish I saw in stores, things I dont really see anywhere else..


3.How do you come up with your ideas what inspires your pieces

my inspiration is simply out of what I personally like to wear, I like bold and unique things, things that are conversation pieces...



4.What made you want to start this business

I've always had an entreprenurial spirit, it really just progressed naturally, it was not a great big decision for me..I like to do it and I had all the tools I needed right in front of me..


5.Who are your personal style icons and why

growing up I wanted to be like look and dress like Phyllis Hymen, Patrice Rushen, Angela Winbush..real women who were naturally beautiful, they were always fully clothed and sophisticated, they werent little girls!


6.I love that you use african american icons in your pieces what gave you that idea

it's simply whats trendy right now, the style of the 90's is here, I graduated high school in 1990, I remember the Kente cloth, african medallions and other icons of African culture that were popular back then, People were really going back to their roots with fashion and music, Im kinda stuck there really..lol


7.wha's your favorite cd at the moment

well i dont listen to the radio or popular artist that are out now, I never heard a Keri Hilson song or Lady Gaga, I have no interest in hearing that..I collect records and most of my favorite music is from the 70's and 80's, I listen to Bryan Loren, Aquarian Dream, Norman Conners, Hall & oates..ets...I like quality music not popular music, there is a major difference.


8.what's your favorite thing to do

I love to go crate digging and shopping at thrift stores..thats a perfect day for me


what motivates you to stay in business

Being able to be a stay at home Mom is important to me, my son motivates me to work hard, I do this for him.


9.what do you do when you feel like you have hit a creative roadblock/how to you get past it

I dont do anything, I let it pass..I dont stress about that at all..just a reason for me to take a break..lol


10.what's a typical day like for you

I get my son off to school, do some chores, I may watch a movie on my computer and do some networking for a few hours, I work out on my trampoline and afterwards I get my orders ready for shipping, by then its time to cook dinner..my life isnt exciting but I love it!..lol


11.describe your artistic style

I dont like to do that...I let others describe me, I feel like its kind of limiting to describe myself to others, and I dont really know how to describe it..its just what I like basically.


12.what's the most difficult part of your business

I cant name anything about it thats difficult, its so easy to start a business now, everyone has a computer, everyone has a camera, thats basically all you need, you gotta network and get the word out..but nothing about it is hard.


13what's the best part in being in business for you




14.what advice would you give to other wanting to start their own business

Dont wait another day, you dont need a business plan, you dont need a fancy and exspensive website,
I only had ONE item to sell and a blog and paypal, both of which are free! you dont to beg a bank for a loan or rent a store, as a women now is the best time to start a business, there is no reason not to.


15.what do you enjoy most about being an entrepreneur

being able to see my son get on and off that bus everyday! and being here for him as a mother and role model.

Interview with an artist

From time to time I will be showcasing other artists here on my blog.I want to help support new and upcoming talent in all realms of artistry.Please enjoy and leave a few comments as well:)

Flashback Friday:)

I always have been a fan of pebbles.I love this classic song with her and babyface I never quite understood the video sometimes the vision of a video and the song are so different from one another leaves you going What?:)

Wisom talk

Keeping up with the Joneses

A new show showcasing the ups and downs of A working woman 2 kids and trying to make it all happen at the same time.I like this show so far just wanted you to check it out when you have the time:))Let me know what you think.

I will be posting links to other women who have started their own line of greeting cards and here are just a few.In days to come I will let you know more about them but here they are for now:))






I am one of the Ladies: Mom to Brandon & Jada, Wife to James, Daughter to Cheryl & Lefty, Grand-Daughter to Peola & Smitty and Little Sister to Chermia. They each help to carry me in their own little way.

She's Got Papers is witty, smart, fun and uplifting. It is reflective of my belief in self expression, my appreciation of words and my passion for paper.

Always Be Inspired . . .

Tanea
shesgotpapers.com

Please forgive me for not being on here in quite sometime I really do promise to do better.I'm going to be posting websites of women of color who also have there own line of greeting cards stationery etc.I think it's wonderful so many have started this journey into something that can take you on a ride of so many emotions .owning and starting your own business is no easy task and starting out you know there is never enough money or time in the day but you keep going Why? because you love what you do.people think you start a business cause you don't answer to anyone but nothing could be further from the truth it's alot of hard work.i hope to learn from these women their up and downs and what makes them want to stay in the game.So keep coming back for more exciting things here at My Girls studios:))

Inspire

clean up

Spent the day cleaning out the garage you thinkyou are not a pack rat until:)

This is not me but stopping by to say that I'm having hair issuses again need all the help I can get cause I just may chop it all off:)I don't know if it's the weather or what but my hair is just acting a fool:(

I'm back

So sorry to have been away for so long but life can get busy when you are doing what you love and for me that's the art of creating.But rest assured i will be posting more and showing you what i have been working on:)