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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My blog is linked!!!
Posted by: Sue | November 11, 2008 at 08:54 PM
Wow, I'm late to the party here, but love this so I'm adding it to my blog.
Thanks for this!
http://justtugphotos.blogspot.com
Posted by: Tug | November 12, 2008 at 09:09 AM
I've put your badge on my blog. You Rock Donna. So inspiring.
Posted by: Sandy | November 18, 2008 at 08:19 AM
The badge looks great on my new blog. Love the inspiration.
Posted by: Melissa | November 21, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Hi Donna,
I want to be a part of this beautiful thought and project of you!
I've added your Campaign for Creativity button to my blog.
I love having this visual reminder every time I blog.
Thank you for spreading this wonderful message!
Tania, Ghent - Belgium
Posted by: Tania | November 22, 2008 at 07:25 AM
Love it! Am already inspired!! (=
Posted by: Swestie | November 22, 2008 at 10:45 AM
on my blog too
http://scrapmylife.blogspot.com/
Posted by: NESSA | November 25, 2008 at 06:28 AM
Mine is here: http://paulysrachie.typepad.com
Posted by: racheldallaire | December 01, 2008 at 02:28 PM
I love the badge. It's cool in design and in meaning. Add to my blog today! You go, girl!
Posted by: ria nirwana | December 01, 2008 at 11:05 PM
I love this! I have added your badge to my blog.
Posted by: Brenda | December 03, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Your'e so right. :-)
Added the badge to my blog. :-)
Posted by: Trine | December 03, 2008 at 05:51 PM
I just LOVE this! I just added the badge to my blog. Thank you!
Posted by: Suzanne | December 07, 2008 at 05:08 AM
I've added your badge to my blog. I would love to join in! If I don't create something everyday...I cannot function. Thanks for including ALL that Live to Create to Live! :) sue
www.cottaggie.com
Posted by: Susie | December 08, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Great message! Everyone should get in touch with their creative side : )
Thanks!
Posted by: Jessica | December 10, 2008 at 11:07 PM
Dear Donna, I've just discovered your blog and love it! You are an inspiration. I'm joining you in declaring I'm living an inspired life and have added your beautiful little badge to my blog. It is a wonderful message! Laurie
Posted by: Laurie | December 12, 2008 at 07:19 AM
it's on my blog.
love it!
http://www.maryjomaterazo.typepad.com
Posted by: maryjo materazo | December 17, 2008 at 04:31 PM
Just added the badge on my blog, thank you :) !!
http://manuscrap.wordpress.com/
Posted by: manu | December 18, 2008 at 01:37 PM
Hey Donna, I just added it to my blog. Great idea, TFS!!
Posted by: Erin Bassett | December 18, 2008 at 10:14 PM
It's on baby! www.yukonlifeartist.blogspot.com Thanks!
Posted by: Dawn Priestley | December 19, 2008 at 02:06 PM
Thanks so much Donna for your inspiration!
Posted by: Julie Jacobs | December 22, 2008 at 06:50 AM
I sent this again since I didn't see my blog attached to the comment. www.juliescreativetherapy.blogspot.comThanks again!
Posted by: Julie Jacobs | December 22, 2008 at 06:52 AM
I am in too - http://karineardault.typepad.com
Posted by: karine | December 25, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Hi Donna,
Thanks for the inspiration...i've added it to my blog.
www.happytobeannie.blogspot.com
Posted by: Annie Brazeal | December 27, 2008 at 02:09 AM
Great Idea! I have the Badge! Love to CREATE!
http://www.cottagecorner.typepad.com
Posted by: Susan | December 29, 2008 at 12:48 AM
I've added it too.
www.mama-craft.blogspot.com
Posted by: Sara | December 29, 2008 at 11:57 AM
girlfriend, i added your badge on my blog---thank you so much for the inspirations---you remain blessed!!!
Posted by: Essense | December 29, 2008 at 07:01 PM
Hi Donna,
You are so creative and I am so happy to stop at your blog today... so much to inspire from your work.
I have added your badge to my blog.
www.buddhini.blogspot.com
Cheers,
Buddhini
Posted by: Buddhini Ekanayake | January 05, 2009 at 05:13 AM
I've added your badge to my blog about journaling (it's in Dutch).
Posted by: Kriebels & Krabbels | January 05, 2009 at 05:32 AM
Love, love, love this message. Thank you.
Posted by: Alane Davis | January 05, 2009 at 12:27 PM
I'm there with bells on!
Pippa's Arty Life
http://myartylife.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Pippa | January 05, 2009 at 12:46 PM
Wonderful idea, thank you for sharing it with all of us! I posted it on my blog:
http://candicecruz.blogspot.com
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Candice | January 05, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Hi, Donna. I'm in too. This is my link: http://scrapparty.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Renata Pacheco | January 05, 2009 at 02:38 PM
Thanks so much donna. I just added it to my blog...
http://nikkicleary.blogspot.com
Posted by: nikki | January 05, 2009 at 02:49 PM
I'm so excited!
Posted by: Carrie | January 06, 2009 at 02:46 PM
Maybe I should have included the URL, dang excitment got the best of me!
http://carrieimagines.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Carrie | January 06, 2009 at 02:47 PM
Hello Donna!
Just letting you know I've placed this cute lil image of yours on my blog. Fab idea; I love it :)
Happy New Year!!!
Posted by: Lexy | January 06, 2009 at 06:56 PM
Thanks so much for this!!!
Posted by: Tina Q. | January 11, 2009 at 01:42 AM
I'm in! I love this! I added the badge.
Posted by: Shelley | January 11, 2009 at 03:58 PM
I just joined in as well :). Such a wonderful idea!
Thank You!
Carolyn
Posted by: Carolyn | January 15, 2009 at 05:57 PM
Love this idea! I've added the badge to my blog, thanks! :)
http://enterpinkdoor.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Breezy | January 19, 2009 at 01:22 AM
I am adding your message right now to my blog. Wonderful idea!
Posted by: Teresa Lynne | January 19, 2009 at 02:22 PM
i added your badge to my blog! thank you for making it, and for the message it brings!
sheri
http://blendedcolors.wordpress.com
Posted by: Sheri Leseberg | January 24, 2009 at 03:24 PM
I love your campaign and have added a link to my blog, thanks so much! All the best ~ Sharon
Posted by: Sharon | January 24, 2009 at 04:07 PM
I've added your badge to my blog. This is an awesome message and reminder. Thank you!
http://touchinspiration.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Pamela | January 26, 2009 at 11:47 PM
I just discovered you through Unity! Wow! I love your style and certainly your philosophy on creating. I've added your badge to my blog!
Posted by: Toni K | February 02, 2009 at 01:09 PM
I've placed it on all three of my blogs. What a great reminder for every day!
http://noteworthymusings.blogspot.com/
http://whatdoyoumeanbyart.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Carole | February 02, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Hi Donna - I want to join you in your Inspire to Create Campaign as that is a passion of mine. And just a shout out to THANK YOU for inspiring me over the years to think outside the box of my creative self.
http://www.debseclecticthoughts.blogspot.com
Posted by: Debbie O'Neal | February 03, 2009 at 10:28 PM
http://blueeyedbeliever.blogspot.com
I've added your badge to my blog-thanks!
Posted by: Christine Mathews | February 05, 2009 at 06:32 PM
Thanks for the beautiful reminder to live inspired and dream. Love the message...love the colors!
http://wordsandphotos.typepad.com/
Posted by: Judy | February 05, 2009 at 09:18 PM
Thanks for the Inspiration!!
Posted by: Sherry (MidniteScrapper) | February 05, 2009 at 09:41 PM
Great idea! I've got the ART blog, but not a lot of posts there yet. Been "blogging" family stuff for years, but I'm excited to start documenting and sharing a bit of my creativity.
SmileOnMyHeartART.blogspot.com
Thank you for inspiring!
Posted by: Shawna Wright | February 05, 2009 at 10:31 PM
I added your badge of creativity to my blog. Thanks for being a constant source of inspiration!
http://onceuponastamp.blogspot.com
Posted by: Michelle | February 05, 2009 at 11:25 PM
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Posted by: Sherry (MidniteScrapper) | February 06, 2009 at 02:06 AM
Better late than never, as they say! Thanks for the inspiration :) I've just added your badge to my blog.
http://e4u4me.blogspot.com/
Posted by: eunice | February 07, 2009 at 07:52 PM
I LOVE this badge...it truly speaks to me and my heart.
Please add me... http://silly-fluffnstuff.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Thauna | February 07, 2009 at 10:02 PM
on my blog!
dance like no one is watching, love like you've never been hurt.
Posted by: linda | February 08, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Your are on my blog now!
Posted by: Charlotte netz | February 14, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Added it!
http://aelwynsrandom.blogspot.com
Posted by: Aelwyn | February 14, 2009 at 05:45 PM
Dear Donna, I am joinin this creative cause and put your badge in my blog too! Keep reminding ourselves that inside us there will always be a creative inspirations though its only the simplest thing.
Posted by: Vivs | February 17, 2009 at 05:41 PM
I added your badge to my blog
http://www.cathrines-creative.blogspot.com
Posted by: Cathrine | February 23, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Added my badge!!
Posted by: Jennifer Priest | February 23, 2009 at 10:05 PM
I have seen your badge in all sorts of places. I am so in! I am putting it on my blog. Thanks for being an inspiration!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
Posted by: Erin Prais-Hintz | February 25, 2009 at 06:45 PM
Fantastic Idea and Inspiring! Thank you! Your badge is proudly on my site: http://www.artcompelled.com
Posted by: Tracy Achtelik | February 25, 2009 at 06:47 PM
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Posted by: 1235961453 | March 01, 2009 at 09:41 PM
on my blog too! thanks donna!
Posted by: Tosha | March 04, 2009 at 01:04 PM
Donna,
We have added your badge to our blog.
http://stampindivas.blogspot.com
Posted by: The Sassy Divas | March 06, 2009 at 12:11 AM
Hi Donna,
So happy to have your badge on my blog!
http://creativecoffeetime.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Ramona | March 10, 2009 at 12:00 PM
I've added your badge to my blog!!!!! What a great idea!
http://scrappyknitters.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Jackie | March 28, 2009 at 12:25 PM
I was happy to add your badge to my blog - I support your message!
Posted by: Deborah | April 14, 2009 at 11:56 PM
I added your badge to my blog, love your message!
http://littleartroomintheback.blogspot.com
Posted by: Deborah | April 15, 2009 at 12:26 AM
www.useyourstash.blogspot.com
ill add the badge
Posted by: kimmie | April 16, 2009 at 08:21 AM
I LOVE IT!!!!! :)
Posted by: Tonya Moore | April 20, 2009 at 10:17 AM
I'm in and added your badge to my blog. Love your inspiration and message
http://lorryscraftycreations.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Lorry | May 10, 2009 at 03:15 PM
Bonjour Donna
I add your badge to my blog beautiful idea love it
Posted by: alex castro ferreira | May 12, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Hi, Donna!
Happy to join the creativity campaign! I'm just starting my way to creativity, inspiration and possibility. I want it to be a long travel and an oportunity to innovate! Wonderful your creations!
Posted by: Montserrat Grifol | May 12, 2009 at 05:44 PM