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

[Sandra]

Hi Donna
i've been a long time reader, but rarely comment. thanks so much for sharing your creative talent and inspiration.

i've added your badge to my blog sidebar.

blessing to you and your beautiful family.

http://certifiedpaperfreak.typepad.com/

[Caryl Hope]

Got you linked up. Love this. Thanks Donna!

http://handprintsoflife.wordpress.com/

[MizSmoochie]

Thanks for the message! I'm displaying it as a constant reminder to myself =]

[Kendra]

I'm definately in - I'm adding the badge now :).

[Just B]

Donna thank you thank you thank you, this little symbol is great and looks great on my blog. Can't wait to check out some of those other creative blogs! Love that heart canvas you painted and created- thinking about doing something similiar for a scrap page, you are so inspiring just love your works of ART!

http://www.justbscrap.blogspot.com

[Just B]

Donna thank you thank you thank you - simply love the badge and it looks great on my blog. Can't wait to check out some of those other creative blogs, there are so many talented people out there. You continue to be one of my favorites, love your works of ART!

http://www.justbscrap.blogspot.com

[Just B]

Donna thank you! I love the badge and have it displayed proudly on my blog. Can't wait to check out some of those other creative blogs, there are so many talented souls out there. You are one of my favorites, love your works of ART!

http://www.justbscrap.blogspot.com

[Margaret Ann]

Joy! I'm in too! :) Thanks!

[sherri]

love the idea, the message. I'm adding your badge to my blog. Thanks.

[Anita Meade]

What an inspiration Donna. Creativity is such a gift and I think everyone should allow themselves to receive it! The badge is up on my blog. Thankyou for creating it and inspiring so many people. Anita. xx

[Véro/bermick]

It's OK for me. Link is on my blog : http://scrapetloisirs.over-blog.com
Kiss from France... near Gaillac ;-))
Good day ;-)

[ana manzana]

I'm in too. Got it added to my blog :)

http://papeldemanzana.blogspot.com

[Sharmaine]

All linked up and WOW thank you Donna!! Love all of this and happy to have a reminder that we are all creative.
http://skruijver.blogspot.com

[Shannon Johnston]

I've joined the Campaign too. The badge and words are beautiful Donna, thank you!

[Aga]

Fabulous idea Donna - thanks for the inspiration :)

[jennlui]

ooohhhh i am sooooo in!!! i just found your blog through kelly rae and i am so very happy i did!!! i agree with every single word you said!!! beautiful!!! i've added your badge into my blog.

i have been a working artist for most of my life and i completely agree with you, anyone at anytime can open their heart and let their creative voice pour out!!! we are surrounded by endless beauty, we simply have to open our hearts to see it. thank you for this wonderful campaign!!!

[kyanea]

loved the idea!! done it!!
http://scrapbookeando.blogspot.com/

[Nancy Lefko]

I've added the badge !! Thanks !!

http://www.nancylefko.blogspot.com

[Terri G.]

Okay, I have officially gone badge happy.
I visit your site all the time for artistic inspiration. So the sentiment on the badge is just perfect. Thanks so much for sharing.

[Kimmy Kim Kim]

I linked you up! I think this is fantastic!
Thanks for the inspiration - your work is amazing!

www.scrappykimzkorner.blogspot.com

[Julie]

Just added it to my blog! Great idea!
http://juliechats.blogspot.com/

[Melissa]

Count me in!

http://wondrouswildwanderings.blogspot.com/

~YAY~
Melissa

[Tessa]

I'm in!

[Eleanor]

great message! .. i added this badge to my blog! :)

[Laura M]

Sign me up!

www.lmelohn.blogspot.com

[lee]

What a fabulous idea! I'm in.

http://sleepeybearsspot.blogspot.com

=)

[Deena]

I've just stumbled upon your blog, and so glad that I did! Love your creativity! Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas! I'm happily adding this badge to my blog~ what a wonderful expression!
smiles,Deena

[Cynthia]

Thanks for the inspiration and encouraging words. I've added the badge to my website, www.boheminartist.blogspot.com

[rhoda]

what a great campaign! i've added the badge on our site! thanks!

[Christy Sheffield]

Love it! I've added it to my blog.
http://christysheffield.typepad.com

[Melissa]

thank you for sharing all the great inspiration ... sometimes its overwhelming with the ideas that come to mind! but its all good! keep up the good work!

http://whattheharry.typepad.com

[Sam]

Fabulous idea, I've put the link on my blog :)

http://thecraftinggarden.blogspot.com/

[DinDin]

count me in!!! :)

[Karin B]

I am in too!!!! The badge is on my blog.
love
k
xx

[Laura]

Hi Donna:
I've placed the badge on my blog and I am super excited!!!! I love to see what other people create and sometimes we just need to dive in without worrying about what could happen. Thanks for the inspiration!!!
www.productive-creativity.blogspot.com

[Catherine Sebree]

I have added your badge to my blog!

catherinesebree.typepad.com

[dragonflydreamer (Susi)]

I want and need to join the campaign for creativity and your timing is so perfect because my perfection voice is drowning out my creative, playful voice and I want to take risks, try new things, just stop limiting myself from the fear that I will fail.
www.stardustmoonbeams.blogspot.com

[Jen]

I'm in, love this idea!

[Anne Marie]

Thanks, Donna, for the visual reminder! Just added it to my blog: http://restandbethankful.blogspot.com

[Fannie]

Beautiful badge reminding us to follow our heart's voice.
Thank you, Donna!
Glad to join your Campaign for Creativity!

I blog at Imagine, Create, Inspire: http://www.fanniecarte.blogspot.com/

[mary walmer]

sign me up!! I need a good kick in the pants to be creative again-I had to close my Paper Arts Shop over the summer and I have just been having a hard time with convincing myself that just because i don't have to make "samples" for the Shop doesn't mean I can't create something just for ME!
mary w

[Patricia]

I just came upon your site - it's wonderful and all inspiring. I have placed the logo on my blog. Thanks.

[Jeannette]

Found your badge on my friend's site and added it to my blog. Beautiful insight! :-)

www.josoliviamaid.blogspot.com

[Jeannette]

http://josoliviamaid.blogspot.com/

[Caroline]

Hi Donna
I've added it to my blog, and I hope to get chance to visit the blogs in your list - hopefully we can inspire each other too!!...x

[Caroline]

Oops, should I have left my blog add?! Here it is:
http://bubblyfunk.typepad.com/pink_candy_by_caroline/

[Cindy]

Hi Donna, here is my little bitty blog. I do support creativity, at any level!

trulyearnest.blogspot.com

[Heather]

I've added your lovely badge to my blog! Hopefully it will inspire me to not only live more creatively, but also to blog more regularly! LOL

Thanks for the continued inspiration!

[Anne (Itsapassion)]

I saw this badge on someone's blog and followed it here! Wow, what an amazing collection of art and inspiration to drown in!! I love it, I'm up way too late trying to read everything. Thanks for sharing the Creativity Badge, it's beautiful! And the first on my new blog!!

http://www.everlastingink.blogspot.com/

[naomi]

Hi Donna ..... I've added your link to my blog. Thank you for sharing your passion, creativity and the joy you so obviously get from creating and sharing.

[rowena]

I've added your badge as well. It is certainly something I am on board with.

http://warriorgirl.blogspot.com/

[naomi]

Hi there Donna .... I've added the link button to my blog. Thanks so much for sharing your vision and your creativity with such passion, fun and flare.

It's encouraging to visit you.

Naomi

[angie]

i'm definitely in! you're on my blog: theartsycottage.blogspot.com

[Mia C.]

I've added the badge too!

http://miamcscrappy.blogspot.com

[lisa]

i added to mine! great idea!

http://craftymelange.blogspot.com/

[Jodee]

I'm a little behind I know, but I have added this to my blog also. Here is my link. Thanks for such a wonderful thing!

http://posscrapping.blogspot.com/

[Jennifer Scull]

count me as another who has added the badge! I really appreciate you sharing this with us!

[Tina]

I have added the badge.

www.stampingwithtina.com

[Shannon Jackson Arnold]

I'm a little late on this…but I will add a hearty: Amen!!! I love this and so believe it. Thank you for the generous way you share, inspire and spread the creativity love.

BTW, I wear my Inspired necklace almost everyday — I bought it when you had extras on sale — and I love the extra sparkle it brings to my days. It reminds me of what I want to be and how I want to be for others. (It also relates to my business name, The Inspired Writer, too. :-) )

Shannon

[sarah]

thanks! i'm adding it to my blog! :)

[Angelique]

Hello! I saw this badge on another's blog and had to see what it was all about. I believe inspiration is all around us and creativity is essential for a happy life. I agree completely with this message and am adding this badge to my blog as soon as I finish writing this.

What a great idea!

Angelique

[HeatherC]

I have added your badge to my blog. Thank you for creating this -- we all need to be reminded that our creativity surrounds us.

[tanya watts]

hi donna! this is a great idea!
i put you on my blog!
http://tanyawatts.blogspot.com

[Sue]

It's on my blog:P TFS

http://stampindesigns.typepad.com/blog

[Rosalind]

I added your badge to my blog. I love your blog.

http://poeticcreations-theart.blogspot.com

[Indigo]

This is something that I've been thinking about and working on for some time already ... so, I've added your badge to my site and I intend to give my creative self a voice, to encourage that part of me that was actively discouraged for so long.

Thanks for giving it a name!

[Tammi]

Aloha Donna!

I'm living the artful life & happy to put the Campaign for Creativity banner on my site.

Tammi
http://3littlebirdz.com

[Cami @ Heart-Shaped Rock Cottage]

www.camillefano.typepad.com

SOOOO add me! Thank you!

[Tracie]

I've added the badge to my blog and signed up for your newsletter! Come to California to teach!!

[Caryn Duncan]

Donna, I love that you are spreading the creative spirit and providing so many with inspiration to dive into their creative process!
Caryn

[Ann]

I just added your badge to my blog! :D

http://creativeantics.blogspot.com

[Yolanda]

Thanks so much for passing on inspiration and a reminder to myself I am a creative soul!

[debi]

I've placed your badge on my blog!
Thanks, Debi
lifeinmystudio.blogspot.com

[Rebecca Caldwell]

Hey Donna,
I happily added your lovely badge to my blog. I love the message and the idea. Thanks for sharing and for creating a truly beautiful badge. Take Care.
www.littlefragmentstudio.blogspot.com

[debi]

I'm in!! I've put your badge on my blog!
Thanks, Debi
lifeinmystudio.blogspot.com