Juggling Life as a Single Mom/Designer/Artist

So, how are you coping?  

Tired...Weary.....Stressed?! 

 I can relate to all of  that!

  You are not alone!

There is HOPE

But first, a "bleep" from my lil' world...

Can you relate to this day on the Ranch...(well, I want to pretend it's a Ranch:))

Some days start at 4:15 a.m. for my daughter's drill team practice...

Youngest up at 6:30.....out the door by 7:45.

Social media "kicks in"...and IF and WHEN the addiction stops,

I'm out the door in the garage/studio or on my way to appointments by 9:00.

Kids get out of school by 2:30.

Listen to every precious detail of my daughter's Day of Drama:),

and try my hardest to pry just something significant out of my son's mouth

(they say that their brain is "still growing"...whew I can vouch for that!) tee hee!


And.....on your mark, get set, GO....

outside dance, baseball, track, church, fundraisers,
grocery shopping, meetings, etc. etc.

Somewhere in between....if I'm home, I'll cook;
 if not, we pick up whatever is on the way.

If we're "done" early enough, 
then back to work while kids do homework.

And....let's see...

lights are out somewhere between 10:00 and 12:00
Oh, and there is no such thing as "routine"

Ya following me, right?!!  You're whipped!

The End. 

Now, don't get me wrong, I LOVE being a mom and it's my numero uno priority:)

but, since I'm a single mom,

I gotta fit in "bringing home the bacon."

So, what did I do??

Please listen very carefully.....

I focused on what I absolutely LOVE to do....

Design and Create!!

It IS exactly how God designed ME:)

"Thank you, God!"

That's your HOPE, sista!

If you are NOT doing something that you LOVE to do, 

outside of being a Super Mom,

then CHANGE your direction...
You will be a much happier person...
You will have this sense of peace...

Unleash your God-given talent,

and GO FOR YOUR DREAMS!!

~No Procrastinating~

You have ONE Life...

Do It For Your Kids!

DO IT NOW!

From Someone who Cares

Your Friend,

Carrie

 

In an artist's world,

a slab of clay starts out an ugly, soggy, dirty lump.

The clay is slung around, pounded on, and crushed...

manipulated, cut, and trimmed...

a shape takes place.

 it's then plunged into darkness 

and heated to an extreme temperature.

After cooling once, the clay finds relief,

but the suffering is not over.

Smothered in glaze, the wounded piece can take no more.

Stuffed back into the fire, the bisque piece swelters

through an additional trial.  

Finally, brought back into the light,

the clay is no longer an ugly, soggy, dirty lump...

but rather a beautiful treasure!

 There was Purpose in the Pain...

Sometimes we go through painful,

difficult times in our lives.  We don't quite know

where God is leading us.  Be confident that

He has a plan and purpose for you here on earth.

As the clay endured the painful journey,

it was transformed into an extraordinary work of beauty.

As you endure, Trust God to mold you

into the Treasure He sees in You.

 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make your paths straight."

Proverbs 3:5-6 

 

GOT INSPIRATION?

Some of the coolest impressions 

are made from buttons, doilies,

architectural finds, candles, jewelry,

fruits and vegetables, leaves, seashells...

The possibilities are ENDLESS!!

Antique Buttons GALORE...

Nothin' like Sweet Grandma Doilies...

Try carving them yourself....You can do it!

Use the tip of a pencil or wooden skewer 

to draw your designs...

(my favorite is whimsical flowers!)

As I always say,

you can NEVER have too many stamps!

(I stopped counting years ago!!)

As a potter, I use these handmade stamps

for the negative impressions in my designs:)

Are you scrapbooking

or your child needs a creative outlet?

"A lil' Ink and Object" goes a long way!

If it's playdough time,

just sTamP aWay!!!

"HOWDY"

And Welcome to My Studio!

I'm so excited you're Here!!!

~ So, do U want to b Inspired? ~

I'll be sharing my Faith, Family, and Friends, 

 Recipes, Design, Inspiration and more!
My door's always OPEN...so,   

"Y'all Come On In, and Join the Fun!!"