Tag Archives: Inspiration

Gift #1135: August Art Bead Scene

Posted on September 2, 2018 by ordinarymiracletoday

Well we’ve made it to Sept 1st. At this point, I consider it officially fall. I’m ready to be surrounded by pumpkins and fall leaves, cuddled in sweaters and knitted shawls, and ready for long crisp walks in the woods. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art bead scene, art beads, Handmade, Humblebeads, Inspiration, jewelry, natural history illustration | 1 Comment

Gift #1133: Insects and Flowers

Posted on August 16, 2018 by ordinarymiracletoday

Insects and flowers go together so brilliantly – like ice cream and waffle cones, or like bare feet and grass, or watermelon and picnics. They are such happy little summer vignettes. Just the thought of happy little insects buzzing from … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged flowers, Gardens, insects, Inspiration, nature, Outdoors, summer | Leave a comment

Gift #1131: Lessons among Ruins

Posted on July 23, 2018 by ordinarymiracletoday

I had no idea that my last blog post was way back in May! Time just seems to fly. I spent most of June in my beloved home of Colorado. I went out for a week for a conference for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged castle ruins, Denver, Inspiration, Jeffco Parks, Mount Falcon, mountains, music, nature, spiritual living, Sting | Leave a comment

Gift #1128: April Art Bead Scene Challenge

Posted on April 28, 2018 by ordinarymiracletoday

I hope you’ve all been having a good April. Spring finally has come to my neck of the woods. We’re in my favorite phase of spring – in which the trees flower. The magnolia trees are at their peak and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art, art bead scene, crafting, deer, Handmade, Inspiration, jewelry, nature, seasons, spring, woodlands | 3 Comments

Gift #1123: We’re All Ears March Challenge

Posted on March 20, 2018 by ordinarymiracletoday

It’s time for the reveal of the “We’re All Ears” March Challenge. This month, our inspiration was monochromatic black and white. We were encouraged to pull together different patterns and textures with pops of color to pay tribute to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alice in Wonderland, black and white, creative, earrings, Handmade, Inspiration, jewelry, we're all ears | 3 Comments

Gift #1113: December Art Bead Scene Challenge

Posted on December 13, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

Because I’ll be on the road for the second half of December, I remembered to plan ahead and carve some time at the front end of the month to make jewelry for December’s Art Bead Scene challenge. Full of rich … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art, art bead scene, Christmas, Handmade, Inspiration, jewelry, spiritual living, still life | 5 Comments

Gift #1103: August Art Bead Challenge

Posted on August 28, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

So I’ve been a bit delinquent in posting about the jewelry I’ve done for Art Bead Scene challenges this summer. I’ve done them each month, but June and July whisked by before I could blog about them. I’m being a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art, art bead scene, art beads, design, hand made, Humblebeads, Inspiration, jewelry | 2 Comments

Gift #1092: Walking through time

Posted on June 3, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today I thought I’d share some photos from my favorite trail in Indiana. This is always the first hike my mom and I do when we arrive at Spring Mill. It’s a short jaunt down the hill from the lodge, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alexander Wilson, Indiana, Inspiration, nature, ornithology, Outdoors, Park, Spring Mill | 3 Comments

Gift #1077: March Art Bead Scene

Posted on April 1, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

It’s hard to believe that we’re at the end of March already! Hopefully we’ve seen the last of freezing weather and can now enjoy the steady progression of spring. Several recent events have occurred which have assured me we’re on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art, art bead scene, crafting, Inspiration, jewelry, Marianne North | 2 Comments

Gift #590: Hellebores revisited

Posted on March 23, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

I hope you will indulge me one more day to share pictures of the hellebore with you, and then we’ll move on to other things (at least for a few days). Some more of her blooms opened up today and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged crafting, hellebore, Inspiration, spring, Yarn | 1 Comment