join the campaign for creativity!

almost everyday i get an email from someone who has either just realized their creative potential
or someone struggling to hear their inner creative voice.

i 100% believe that inspiration and possibility are everywhere...
inspiration can be found in everything we do, share and see.
the possibility is our part in manifesting it into tangible art.
all we need to do is open our hearts and eyes and listen to our creative voice.

we all have a voice.
sometimes it speaks to us in a department store, or while reading a catalog, or while walking in nature.
it is the voice that stops you and makes you look a things in a different way.

• like the placemats you pass while shopping at Target that inspires your next layout design,

• or the new bedding set you see in a pottery barn catalog that inspires the color pallet for your next collage painting

• or the nature walk that prompts you to pick up fallen branches and twigs that inspire your next home decor project.

embracing our creative potential and letting it free to guide our art is the challenge.
believing in the power of your passion to create is the gift we all have to share.

"believe in your creative potential,
enjoy the creative process,
try something new,
explore new possibilities,
but most of all believe."

join me in this personal campaign for creativity.
and share this message with others.

i created this badge as a visual reminder to listen to our inner creative voice
please feel free to include this badge on your website or blog and email me or include your site link in the comments so that i can create a link database on my blog so others can share in your creative expression and choice to "live a life inspired. dream with possibility." everyday!

To place this link in your website or blog, copy this code and paste it into a page on your site.

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Comments

[Carmen]

I'm in. I've added the badge.

http://distractedbydesign.blogspot.com

[Anne-Marie]

Hi Donna! I've placed your badge on my blog, awesome!

www.muffyvan.org

[Cat]

LOVE the badge, and i've posted it. thanks donna - it's a great reminder... now, what can you do about not enough time in the day?

[Jan]

I'm in too. Got it added to my blog. Thanks!

[Annalisa]

It is on my blog as well!

http://www.annalisad.blogspot.com/

[Chelle]

added it to my blog too!

[Melissa]

I love this badge. Added it to my blog. Thanks!

[kate hagelin]

you're on my blog!

http://cruisermama.typepad.com/

[Sandi Keene]

Love this idea. The badge is so pretty! Add me in, please.

http://secretlakediaries.blogspot.com/

[Linda]

Hi Donna! Love the badge and added it to my blog.
Your bff,
Linda (Your Stalker in PA) :)

[Debbi]

Thanks.....I've added the badge.
debbim

[Michelle (mybelle101)]

LOVE IT!! I added the badge to my blog and emailed you, as well ;)

[Emily Barklage]

I'm in! Check my blog:
http://emilybarklage.blogspot.com/

[Jennifer]

Love this idea Donna! Totally added it to my blog...you can see it here: http://scrappinjenny.blogspot.com/

[lori]

love the badge...love the message!! i've posted it on my blog:

http://www.elviestudio.blogspot.com/

thanks!

[Anna Willett]

i have joined the dd cult. um, i mean, uh... group. lol.
http://hannahskillet.blogspot.com/

[Jingle]

Donna, I love this! I added the image to my blog and I plan to post a link to yours along with an invite and explanation tomorrow! Thank you!

[Wilna]

I linked you!!
: )
Wilna

http://wilnaf.com

[Amanda LeBlanc]

I'm in BELIEVE me, or you can check. (=
http://onescrappy.blogspot.com/
Amanda

[Katherine McKamey]

I added the button to my blog! So cool!
www.csmoferret.blogspot.com
-Katherine M.

[Monica Gunn]

I've added it to my blog. Thank you so much for all that you do! I check your blog every day. You are truly an inspiration!!!!

http://scrappin-shutterbugs.blogspot.com/

[Martha Lever]

I have added the badge.
www.marthalever.blogspot.com

[Jamie H]

Hi, Donna! When I came to your blog today, the badge was the first thing I noticed and loved it! I immediately added it to my blog!
http://inspiredmess.blogspot.com/

[Courtney]

Love it. Posted it.

[Jana]

Sweet design! I've added it too---it's too cool not to!
http://phinearts.blogspot.com/

[amy staats]

I added it too!
www.amystaats.blogspot.com

[Alli]

very cute.. something I need to be reminded about

I've added it!!

http://allipats.blogspot.com/

[Denise TX]

Love the button and added it to my Blog.Just got your invite to the class in Ireland, oh how I wish I could come but money is too tight. but loved looking and reading about it....Denise Fort Worth TX
http:/grandmasredbirds.blogspot.com

[Sandy]

I am all for it! I'll join you!

http://www.somethingrhetorical.com/talking

[Shanie]

Thanks so much Donna for that! AMEN!!! I have posted the badge as well. Thanks again for inspiring me! And, I keep meaning to ask if I can put a link to your blog on my "Blogs I Love" link and have not done so yet...so, can I please? You are such an inspiration! Thanks again. Shanie ;)

[Janice Guazzo]

Love it...it even coordinates with my blog perfectly.
http://janiceguazzo.blogspot.com/

[Anita Van Hal]

Love it! Posted it on my blog as well...it is so beautiful! Love all that you've been doing...so inspirational...thank you for the badge and all you do!

Anita Van Hal
Praierie Papier Ponderer
http://www.anitastamps.com

[~amy~]

Donna...you Rock...thanks for the most awesome badge too...I've posted it on my blog:)

[Stefanie]

Thanks, I love it and have posted it on my blog. I appreciate all your enthusiasim and think that you're looking really great, so slim and fit. Well done.

[smauge]

I've signed on by proudly wearing your badge on my blog!

[Debra]

I would like to post the badge but I have blogger not typepad and I haven't a clue how to do it?? I went to the help link but maybe their jargon for doing it is different. "Cause I cannot figure it out, Bummer!

[Lynne]

Count me in too! I have the badge on my blog to remind myself to create and to not be so harsh on my creative ideas and projects.

www.1foot4ward.blogspot.com

[Denita]

Donna,

I took a class with you in Tampa a yr or so ago and haved LOVED you ever since!!!! Thankyou for sharing your talent with us.

Namaste'
Denita

http://aftermidnightemporium.typepad.com/sacred_space/

[manon doyle]

I've been reading your blog Donna! Love it! Just added your badge to my blog!
-manon

http://manondoyle.blogspot.com/

[Jessica C]

Yay! That's the first badge I've been able to add 100% successfully. It must be a sign of great things. ;)
http://jesscabrera.wordpress.com

[Lisa H.]

I have it up on my blog too! Thanks for something we can put up as a reminder to ourselves and others that we should "MAKE SOMETHING" and BE INSPIRED EVERYDAY!
http://happyscrapper72.blogspot.com
Happy Scrappin'!
Lisa H. in Arkansas

[Lisa H.]

Donna,
You should make T-SHIRTS with this on the front! I'D BUY ONE!!! Bet we all would, right girls??
Have a great day!
Lisa H. in Arkansas

[Hillary Chybinski]

woo hoo it's on my blog

http://hacscrap.blogspot.com

Hillary

[Lainey]

thank you for wanting to spread this wonderful message! i've blogged about this and put the badge in my sidebar!

http://laineysalteredego.typepad.com/

{xoxo}

[Cat Geiger]

Done..your on my blog! http://catgeigerphotos.blogspot.com/

[Jennifer]

http://halffullmartini.blogspot.com

[kelli]

I did it too!
http://caffeineinduced.blogspot.com/

[Tonya M]

I am honored to say I've added your Campaign for Creativity button to my new blog. What a great way to start out!!! I will LOVE having that visual reminder every time I blog and I know everyone else will too!! I can't imagine how many blog posts will be written about that wonderful button today and tomorrow. I agree with a previous post that it would be great on t-shirts!

That exact turquoise/blue is my favorite color and tomorrow is my birthday ~ so I'm pretending that you made it that color for my birthday gift! :) Please nobody tell me differently ... it's a wonderfully happy little world I live in! :) ha,ha

Thanks AGAIN sweet Donna!

[Melanie]

Great Idea! I added it to my blog.

http://www.dofcdesigns.blogspot.com

[Heidi]

I've added your badge to my blog - great message!
http://mangiadesigns.blogspot.com

[CarrieJ]

I posted the badge ... my first :)
We all need a reminder that we CAN be creative everyday ... in some way, no matter how small.

http://www.thejaxon4.blogspot.com

[ruhama]

I've added the badge to my sidebar.
http://librariane.blogspot.com/

[Sharon]

Beautiful! It's posted on my blog!
http://smscrapper.blogspot.com
Thanks!

[sherry]

What a truly inspiring idea!!! I'm adding this for sure!

[Cynthia]

Hi DOnna- Thank you. This is a grand idea and this will so be going on my blog now. Because of Inspired, I wouldn't be on this creative journey. Who would of thought me ,who usually daydreams is now doing. Designing my life's inspirations into reality:)

http://cynthiafriesehassanein.typepad.com/technicolorpostcards/

[Tina Wishart]

Thanks for inpiring others all the time!Love the idea of supporting creativity in our lives.

[Vivian]

Love this idea, ofcouse I`m in!!!!

Http://vivscrapaholic.blogspot.com

[Dawn H]

Donna how weird I just had emailed all the teachers at memories galore about this in the morning and then you have it on your blog tonight. My inner voice is SCREAMING!! I don't have a blog but think you should make into a pin!! Thanks!! Dawn H

[Corinna Lyons-Revello]

I love the color too. It's the color of my studio! And I'm with you all the way Donna. Posted your badge on my blog at www.myscrapbooklife.com

Corinna

[Gwen]

Great idea! Count me in!

http://dragonflydreams-gwen.blogspot.com/

[Dana Edwards]

It's on my blog.
http://www.danaedwards.typepad.com/

[Lourdes]

Thanks for that! I added it to my blog today and just love the little zing it gives me each time I see it.

[Rhonda Palmer]

I added the badge to my blog. I am having a hard time getting back into scrapbooking after being seperated and going through a crappy marriage the last few years. Today I am bringing out the supplies and my creativity. I am so ready to get back into this!

[Terri]

Glad to be of service...
spreading the word for you Donna.
Hope to make it to Inspired in better $ times.

[Chan]

I've added the badge as well...great inspiration!

http://purpledfly.blogspot.com

[susan gilman]

You have my vote!! Count me in! I'm spreading the word!

Susan
susanpjg.blogspot.com

[Debbie McIntyre]

Just back from the cruise and wanted to say Bravo on the run and achieving another goal. The new canvas is your best and reflects the new you. Congrats and thanks for the inspiration as always. Mac

[Apple]

Go and check out my blog when you get a chance to...I left you an award over there!!! :)

[Kristine Davidson]

I have joined!

[inquiring minds]

I live overseas now and there is inspiration everywhere in my new country. Simply amazing.

Unfortunately there are no scrapbook suppliers in my country! The nearest store is 4 hours away by plane.

There are many other artistic supplies,however, and you inspire me to branch out and try my hand at something new... a little watercolor perhaps? Collage?

I also appreciate that you live in Charlotte, which is where my parents live...

and for some strange reason that is an important link to me.

Out to gather more fuel for creativity....

[Cathy]

I've added you to my blog... You're definately an inspiration. http://whatsupwithcathy.blogspot.com/
Thanks soooooooo much

[roberta]

i linked you! ;)

[roberta]

ooopps forgot to add my blog!
rlmstudios.blogspot.com

[Debs]

Hi Donna
I am so with you on this one! Each time I begin a new scrappers workshop I hear so many times how they 'arent artistic, have no imagination' etc, by the 2nd week they are just flowing with ideas and all because they are throwing of the coat of preconceived ideas ! I'll be adding your badge to my blog, cos I think its always great to share and encourage anyone and everyone!

Debs

[Susan]

I'm "Inspired" too.
www.oureverdaystuff.blogspot.com
Thanks,
Susan.