Inspired Me 411

Welcome! Today's post is about my experience with journaling and three of my favorite styles.  This post was written May 21, 2020. Journaling has been a part of my life since my pre-teen years. Like most girls, I kept a diary and hid it in a secret place. I think I got my first one as a gift and wrote about daily and special events. I remember there was this cute boy I met. I was too shy to tell anyone I liked him so I wrote about it in my diary. It was a safe place to share these new and wonderful feelings. I gotta find that journal and check it out. (Off to go find it!) Look, I found my precious little diary! Although it smells dusty and the paper has yellowed, my young words and thoughts are so sweet! Here is what I wrote May 21st. I was on a school trip to a camp called Rawhide when I was in the 6th grade, I think. "Today at Rawride and my horses name was Chinadoll. Elizabeth was so mean to sha-jauna and them. And she was flirting." LOL! This is so fu

Welcome to Inspired Me 411! Here's a question, would you rather wash dishes or craft???? My hand is up for CRAFTING!!!! Do you ever feel like spending time doing arts and crafts is "lollygagging"  or wasting time? During this global pandemic, most of us are busy cooking, cleaning, home schooling, working and other tasks. We are all in need of some personal play time especially now, right? When I am at my art table, I feel peaceful and that result has been good enough for me. But as I was doing some research, I discovered much, much more was happening in my body and mind. The research tells the benefits based on scientific, psychological, historical and personal accounts. I am not a doctor, psychiatrist, therapist or scientist but I am a woman who has faced depression, anxiety and related conditions for years. When I started on my journey of wellness and self care, arts and crafts became one of my best remedies. It didn't heal all my problems but it has given

Parents, are you running out of ideas and need creative help for your family?  Well, today's post is just for you. Here are 10 family friendly craft resources to support you and keep your kids active and inspired. 1. A Girl with a Glue Gun Very cool activities and a kid's craft camp is also offered. Also check out she Instagram Stories. I even want to try some of these projects! :) Link Here 2. America's Test Kitchen Kids & Young Chefs' Club This site includes family friendly recipes, quizzes, and activities. Link Here 3. Child Development Institute Article- "How to Scrapbook With Your Children" Link Here 4. From Scratch with Maria Provenzano She is an excellent all around crafter from Hallmark's Home & Family Show. Her site offers, recipes, DIY's and other fun things for the family. Also, check out her Instagram post and You Tube videos. Link Here Home & Family Link Here 5. Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls This site has a

From Anna Griffin Christmas Card Kit Looking for craft kits that let you spend more time playing and less time looking for or buying individual supplies? Well, today I am blogging about nine resources I found here on Inspired Me 411. Although I love making cards, sometimes I don't feel like creating a design, finding my supplies and putting it together. So when I saw Anna Griffin's card kits on HSN years ago, I bought that kit so fast!!!! I love just having fun putting the pieces together when I need an easy and quick card. Check out these Christmas cards I made last year using her Christmas card kit.  Shaker Cards I hope you find something you that makes you want to play. Scrapbooking Kits 1. Club Echo Park This is a monthly subscription club and they also have separate paper collection kits. Great paper! Monthly Club 2. My Creative Scrapbook This is a monthly subscription club with plenty of cute supplies. Scrapbook Kit 3. Spellbinders They have a variety