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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I'm in. I've added the badge.
http://distractedbydesign.blogspot.com
Posted by: Carmen | October 08, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Hi Donna! I've placed your badge on my blog, awesome!
www.muffyvan.org
Posted by: Anne-Marie | October 08, 2008 at 04:16 PM
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?
Posted by: Cat | October 08, 2008 at 04:19 PM
I'm in too. Got it added to my blog. Thanks!
Posted by: Jan | October 08, 2008 at 04:32 PM
It is on my blog as well!
http://www.annalisad.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Annalisa | October 08, 2008 at 04:34 PM
added it to my blog too!
Posted by: Chelle | October 08, 2008 at 04:41 PM
I love this badge. Added it to my blog. Thanks!
Posted by: Melissa | October 08, 2008 at 04:49 PM
you're on my blog!
http://cruisermama.typepad.com/
Posted by: kate hagelin | October 08, 2008 at 04:58 PM
Love this idea. The badge is so pretty! Add me in, please.
http://secretlakediaries.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Sandi Keene | October 08, 2008 at 05:05 PM
Hi Donna! Love the badge and added it to my blog.
Your bff,
Linda (Your Stalker in PA) :)
Posted by: Linda | October 08, 2008 at 05:06 PM
Thanks.....I've added the badge.
debbim
Posted by: Debbi | October 08, 2008 at 05:12 PM
LOVE IT!! I added the badge to my blog and emailed you, as well ;)
Posted by: Michelle (mybelle101) | October 08, 2008 at 05:16 PM
I'm in! Check my blog:
http://emilybarklage.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Emily Barklage | October 08, 2008 at 05:42 PM
Love this idea Donna! Totally added it to my blog...you can see it here: http://scrappinjenny.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Jennifer | October 08, 2008 at 06:07 PM
love the badge...love the message!! i've posted it on my blog:
http://www.elviestudio.blogspot.com/
thanks!
Posted by: lori | October 08, 2008 at 06:10 PM
i have joined the dd cult. um, i mean, uh... group. lol.
http://hannahskillet.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Anna Willett | October 08, 2008 at 06:13 PM
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!
Posted by: Jingle | October 08, 2008 at 06:17 PM
I linked you!!
: )
Wilna
http://wilnaf.com
Posted by: Wilna | October 08, 2008 at 06:48 PM
I'm in BELIEVE me, or you can check. (=
http://onescrappy.blogspot.com/
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda LeBlanc | October 08, 2008 at 07:36 PM
I added the button to my blog! So cool!
www.csmoferret.blogspot.com
-Katherine M.
Posted by: Katherine McKamey | October 08, 2008 at 07:57 PM
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/
Posted by: Monica Gunn | October 08, 2008 at 08:08 PM
I have added the badge.
www.marthalever.blogspot.com
Posted by: Martha Lever | October 08, 2008 at 08:08 PM
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/
Posted by: Jamie H | October 08, 2008 at 08:38 PM
Love it. Posted it.
Posted by: Courtney | October 08, 2008 at 08:43 PM
Sweet design! I've added it too---it's too cool not to!
http://phinearts.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Jana | October 08, 2008 at 08:44 PM
I added it too!
www.amystaats.blogspot.com
Posted by: amy staats | October 08, 2008 at 09:08 PM
very cute.. something I need to be reminded about
I've added it!!
http://allipats.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Alli | October 08, 2008 at 09:53 PM
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
Posted by: Denise TX | October 08, 2008 at 10:18 PM
I am all for it! I'll join you!
http://www.somethingrhetorical.com/talking
Posted by: Sandy | October 08, 2008 at 10:22 PM
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 ;)
Posted by: Shanie | October 08, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Love it...it even coordinates with my blog perfectly.
http://janiceguazzo.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Janice Guazzo | October 08, 2008 at 11:09 PM
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
Posted by: Anita Van Hal | October 08, 2008 at 11:18 PM
Donna...you Rock...thanks for the most awesome badge too...I've posted it on my blog:)
Posted by: ~amy~ | October 08, 2008 at 11:39 PM
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.
Posted by: Stefanie | October 09, 2008 at 03:05 AM
I've signed on by proudly wearing your badge on my blog!
Posted by: smauge | October 09, 2008 at 04:51 AM
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!
Posted by: Debra | October 09, 2008 at 05:06 AM
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
Posted by: Lynne | October 09, 2008 at 07:00 AM
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/
Posted by: Denita | October 09, 2008 at 07:17 AM
I've been reading your blog Donna! Love it! Just added your badge to my blog!
-manon
http://manondoyle.blogspot.com/
Posted by: manon doyle | October 09, 2008 at 07:23 AM
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
Posted by: Jessica C | October 09, 2008 at 07:53 AM
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
Posted by: Lisa H. | October 09, 2008 at 08:30 AM
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
Posted by: Lisa H. | October 09, 2008 at 08:43 AM
woo hoo it's on my blog
http://hacscrap.blogspot.com
Hillary
Posted by: Hillary Chybinski | October 09, 2008 at 09:01 AM
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}
Posted by: Lainey | October 09, 2008 at 09:39 AM
Done..your on my blog! http://catgeigerphotos.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Cat Geiger | October 09, 2008 at 09:49 AM
http://halffullmartini.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jennifer | October 09, 2008 at 10:27 AM
I did it too!
http://caffeineinduced.blogspot.com/
Posted by: kelli | October 09, 2008 at 10:56 AM
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!
Posted by: Tonya M | October 09, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Great Idea! I added it to my blog.
http://www.dofcdesigns.blogspot.com
Posted by: Melanie | October 09, 2008 at 11:33 AM
I've added your badge to my blog - great message!
http://mangiadesigns.blogspot.com
Posted by: Heidi | October 09, 2008 at 11:37 AM
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
Posted by: CarrieJ | October 09, 2008 at 11:55 AM
I've added the badge to my sidebar.
http://librariane.blogspot.com/
Posted by: ruhama | October 09, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Beautiful! It's posted on my blog!
http://smscrapper.blogspot.com
Thanks!
Posted by: Sharon | October 09, 2008 at 12:07 PM
What a truly inspiring idea!!! I'm adding this for sure!
Posted by: sherry | October 09, 2008 at 12:24 PM
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/
Posted by: Cynthia | October 09, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Thanks for inpiring others all the time!Love the idea of supporting creativity in our lives.
Posted by: Tina Wishart | October 09, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Love this idea, ofcouse I`m in!!!!
Http://vivscrapaholic.blogspot.com
Posted by: Vivian | October 09, 2008 at 01:08 PM
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
Posted by: Dawn H | October 09, 2008 at 01:31 PM
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
Posted by: Corinna Lyons-Revello | October 09, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Great idea! Count me in!
http://dragonflydreams-gwen.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Gwen | October 09, 2008 at 02:14 PM
It's on my blog.
http://www.danaedwards.typepad.com/
Posted by: Dana Edwards | October 09, 2008 at 03:06 PM
Thanks for that! I added it to my blog today and just love the little zing it gives me each time I see it.
Posted by: Lourdes | October 09, 2008 at 03:23 PM
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!
Posted by: Rhonda Palmer | October 09, 2008 at 03:41 PM
Glad to be of service...
spreading the word for you Donna.
Hope to make it to Inspired in better $ times.
Posted by: Terri | October 09, 2008 at 06:35 PM
I've added the badge as well...great inspiration!
http://purpledfly.blogspot.com
Posted by: Chan | October 09, 2008 at 06:48 PM
You have my vote!! Count me in! I'm spreading the word!
Susan
susanpjg.blogspot.com
Posted by: susan gilman | October 09, 2008 at 08:40 PM
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
Posted by: Debbie McIntyre | October 09, 2008 at 09:00 PM
Go and check out my blog when you get a chance to...I left you an award over there!!! :)
Posted by: Apple | October 09, 2008 at 10:44 PM
I have joined!
Posted by: Kristine Davidson | October 10, 2008 at 12:31 AM
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....
Posted by: inquiring minds | October 10, 2008 at 12:34 AM
I've added you to my blog... You're definately an inspiration. http://whatsupwithcathy.blogspot.com/
Thanks soooooooo much
Posted by: Cathy | October 10, 2008 at 05:11 AM
i linked you! ;)
Posted by: roberta | October 10, 2008 at 05:20 AM
ooopps forgot to add my blog!
rlmstudios.blogspot.com
Posted by: roberta | October 10, 2008 at 05:21 AM
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
Posted by: Debs | October 10, 2008 at 06:48 AM
I'm "Inspired" too.
www.oureverdaystuff.blogspot.com
Thanks,
Susan.
Posted by: Susan | October 10, 2008 at 07:15 AM