Positive Inking

If you're looking for a new blog to read or just need some motivation for the day, you must check out illustrator Alyssa Nassner's new site appropriately named Positive Inking. Alyssa started this project to bring creative minds and talents together to share inspiring words of wisdom. I love the whole concept behind this blog and can't wait to contribute more! Here is a sample of what you'll see. My first entry is down at the bottom by the way...

Alyssa Nassner

 

Kristen Nohe

Marisa Seguin

Me

Ello Lovey!

Look at my new swag! My very own letterpressed tee with my shop name! My Instagram buddy Jenny Sims from Jenny Sims Makes Things is taking a letterpress class and got to try out her skills on making this shirt for me. We both share a love for all things letterpress, so I absolutely loved getting this from her. One day I hope to take some classes on it and fingers crossed... that I could have my own letterpress machine. They are pretty darn expensive though! Sheesh! One day...

Really loved the stamp on the package she sent, and with washi tape Oh My!

I just love getting happy mail when I least expect it! Don't you?

Positive Street Art

 

Mademoiselle Maurice spreads peace with colorful origami street art

Sweet messages left behind by Color Me Katie

Always a good reminder :)

Reverse graffiti by street artist Moose

Wall carving by Russian artist Vhils

I love it when I find a random positive message in a public place. It just makes me smile and changes my whole outlook on the day. I think I'm going to do this form of guerilla art very soon to brighten someone's day. I might just share it with you guys, we'll see...

Anyone else find these positive messages in public places? If you have any ideas for creative ways to do this please share in the comments! I'd love to do some brainstorming and maybe you could join in with me!

Happy Monday Lovelies! :)

SMILE. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL.

Staying Creative

VIA Ed Hall

I try to practice most all of those :) My weakness is my messy workspace. Lol.  

I do bring my sketchbook with me all the time so I can do my daily doodle when inspiration strikes. Here's my latest...

I wanna know how you stay creative! If you have any odd or helpful tips, do share!

Happy Weekend dear friends :)

xox, Rhi

Thoughtful Thursday

via workisnotajob

You are truly living when you embrace your talents and share them

with the world. Don't ignore the gifts you've been given because Amazing 

things can happen. Live courageously.

Just thoughts :)

Hand Stitchery

Embroidery has made quite a stylish comeback, and I'm loving it!

I've tried my hand at hand-embroidering paper and well... I need some more practice :) I appreciate those that do this craft and get it right. It takes a lot of patience and it's not too friendly on the hands to be honest! A very delicate process indeed.

So, here are some of my favorite

hand-embroidered cards all found on Etsy...

via Jenny Sims Makes Things

via Blue Eye Brown Eye

via Sleeping Fox Stitchery

via The Missing Thread

via Koto Designs

I love that each one took so much time and is completely one of a kind.

Hope you enjoy these and appreciate them as much as I do :)

Also! A special Happy Birthday to my husband Mike!!!

XOXO, Rhi