March Artwork

March is almost over and it's so strange because it went by so fast. My lymphedema arm has been bothering me and I need to go get my arm drained and also get fitted for a new sleeve. My strabismus is getting worse and I am hoping that I can see my specialist soon. I'm emotional... I did a lot of artwork this month and I would like to make more. I would like to explore ink and fountain pen. I look forward to using my new Leuchtturm1917 Notebook and sketchbook in April. I would like to draw and paint on location like in a cafe or in Nature. Drawing outdoors has many challenges and I would like to explore and develop as an artist. Personal growth is important to me. I would like to scroll less. Stay off my phone and keep more active with things I enjoy doing. I haven't uploaded a vlog and I love vlogging so much. I will try my best to upload in April. April is my Birthday month. I can't believe I am going to be 49. One more year in my 40's.  Also my hubby and daughter celebrate in April as well and we have Easter too. It's a busy month. Carlton Cards kindly sent me a lovely package and I can't wait to share everything with you. I will be decorating for Birthdays and Easter and sharing it with you. 

Enjoying this month...

I love art, writing and painting. I enjoy reading and recently I am participating in a play which I am enjoying so much. I hope you are all good and I truly wish you a very amazing and wonderful April. 

Thank you so much for reading my blogpost.

I appreciate you

You are amazing and wonderful!

Stay positive and do things you love. 

Have a happy April! 

 

Artist Vlog My Art in A week

Hello my wonderful friends!

I have made an Art Vlog and I hope you enjoy it. 

I am trying to explore, learn and create more art this year. 

 I hope you join me in this journey. 

Thank you so much!

Wintering 2025

Winter in the city

Back in Ontario things are different than PEI

I miss nature a lot

I miss the silence, 

the slow pace

 I miss the sounds and sights of PEI nature

but 

I don't mind the change all

I embrace each moment

After going through Breast Cancer I am grateful for everything and I don't complain about things anymore

I feel a lot

I have a lot of emotions but I don't complain

It's a gift from God to live each day 

Count your blessings

 I would like to read: 

"Wintering The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times"

by Katherine May

It's on my Amazon Wish list. I would like to buy that book and read it. 

What book are you reading at the moment? 

This is my  "Some Lines a Day" five year journal.

I finished one year of it in PEI and now I am in the second year. It is wonderful to see what happened the year before when I write a few lines daily. Total appreciation for this Journal.

If you would like feel free to use my code: MARIA for 20% off with Leuchtturm1917 

I have a few pen pals and love sending cards to them. 

I look forward to hearing their news. Snail mail is fun.

I enjoy product reviews. This one is from Butterly.

I kindly won this beautiful necklace from TOCARA on IG. 

Thank you so much I love it! 

I am trying out FIELD sketchbook 

At first I wasn't that happy about it but I am starting to enjoy this paper. 

I will show you more of my art process on my YOUTUBE channel soon. 

Feel free to subscribe to my channel if you like. 

My hubby sends me photos from work

Usually having to do with the weather. 

I love city images. 

 

I enjoy creating collages on Canva. 

This is my 2025 outlook.

Collage work and Junk Journaling

My February mood board. 

Includes a lot of pink, bows, ribbons and hearts. 

Auggie 

He is a sweetheart of a cat

Always likes to wake me up if I am sleeping on the couch. 

I think he wants to make sure I am okay.

Thank you all for reading my blog post.

 

I hope you are all well and doing okay this winter. 

I pray that the Lord blesses you and keeps you healthy and safe. God Bless you all!

Inspiration & Creativity During the Winter Months

 

It's a huge challenge for me when January comes around to keep motivated and inspired to make art and keep my creative spark going. But little steps at a time helps. It's not everyday but It is small steps that help bring in the flow of creativity and inspiration.

How about you? 

My husband bought me a new watercolour set and I've been enjoying using this and it's been a lot of fun. 

This is a little junk journaling and I really enjoyed using gold leaf, wax and sparkle paint on this page. 

Sometimes a little bit of something creative can bring more inspiration and productivity around.  Even when we are feeling down it's good to take little steps and move forward. I hope you are all well my friends. January is very challenging time for me and I am trying to not scroll on the phone. I find the less time on my phone the better I feel. Just keep active with anything other than your phone. A good balance is important. Live life to the fullest! 

Love, Peace and Blessings your way!

Lot's of Positivity and Love

Maria 

#SeasonsDailyArt December 2023 Daily Art Challenge!

 

I hope you can join in the fun! Draw or doodle, write or sing. 

Anything you like! Use the Hashtag when you post so I can check it out.

I am posting on Instagram! Join me there

@bestdayblogger

#SeasonsDailyArt

Today is Day 3! oh my! I want to make some gingerbread cookies today. :) 

I hope you have fun

I pray that you are safe and healthy my friends.

This month I am vlogging. Please Subscribe to my channel. It means so much to me.

Thank you!

YOUTUBE CHANNEL

*Feel free to use my code: MARIA on https://www.leuchtturm1917.ca/ for 20% off your purchase. 

#SEASONSDAILYART 🎄

🎄 USE THE HASHTAG AND POST YOUR ART CREATIONS ONLINE 🎄 

🤶  Share the Festivities! 🎅 

I decided to create a lovely art challenge for everyone. You can create anything creative from songs, poems, knitting, sewing, doodling, drawing, digital art, baking, crafts, diy, photography, reading, writing, junk journaling and more! You can do anything you like. Post Daily with the Hashtag #SEASONSDAILYART  and interpret the little images any way you like. 

Feel free to download the December Calendar via the link 

LINK FOR CALENDAR

NO RULES! JUST HAVE FUN!

I will be sharing my posts on Instagram and a few on this blog.

@Bestdayblogger

I kindly received an Art Notebook from Leuchtturm1917 and this is where I am going to start my #SeasonsDailyArt in December. I am very grateful for this lovely gift.

Feel free to use my code: MARIA for 20% off your purchase on leuchtturm1917

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I know December is a busy month for a lot of people but take the time to enjoy it and be creative!

Make the time for your self!

I can't wait to check out your posts. I will be clicking the hashtag on IG and checking it out. 

#SEASONSDAILYART

Have fun! Enjoy the journey and gratitude is the key to life!

Blessings your way!

#SEASONSDAILYART December Challenge

July Mood

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Hello and happy July!

I love making monthly mood boards on Canva and I want to share it with you. 

What are your goals for this month?

My goals are to keep working out this month, to take it slow, pray more, create more art and create more vlogs for my youtube channel.  Going to try and keep it simple. I've uploaded new photos on Red Bubble. I have started a new Pinterest board. It's called Periwinkle. I'm loving how the colour makes me feel. It makes me feel so happy! It's absolutely a stunning colour! This month I am looking forward to watching Christmas in July but in PEI it starts on the 8th on the Women's network. In the USA it already started. Also have you tasted the rocky road cookies from Tim Hortons? omg soooo good. I want to make my own. So delicious. 

Here are a few Art pieces I created recently.

New artwork 

Hope you are all doing well my friends. 

Thank you for reading my post. Lots of positivity and love. 

Maria