taking flight into art, love, and life (the blog)

Saturday, February 05, 2011

NEW Sponsor Spotlights: Do What You Love, Rebecca Murphy, The Rusted Chain, Lollie Dollies, Maegan Beishline, Amy Peters + The Build Zone

Today, I'd like to offer a warm welcome to my newest sponsors. There is so much goodness in their offerings. Please enjoy their spotlights! PS: If you are interested in becoming a sponsor (includes your ad on the sidebar + ongoing spotlights), please send me an email for further information!

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Do What You Love art and creative enterprise retreat - Yorkshire, England (May 11-15 2011)
Imagine a magical place in an area of outstanding natural beauty, deep in the ancient English countryside, where you can escape to nurture your creative spirit. Imagine a time when you are free to indulge your creativity, in the company of a warm community of like-minded souls. Imagine a space where you can explore the creative business ideas you have been quietly sheltering for so long, and find a way to do what you love, for life. All this exists. You can find it at the Do What You Love retreat in May 2011. It will be an intimate gathering of creative souls, sharing a special journey of change. You will be joined by three outstanding teachers - painter Flora Bowley, book artist Rachel Hazell and mixed media artist Priscilla Jones - and have the opportunity to get advice and inspiration from successful creative business owners. It might just be the most important investment you ever make in yourself and your creative business. Find out more and sign up at www.dowhatyouloveforlife.com.

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“In childhood, we press our nose to the pane, looking out. In memories of childhood, we press our nose to the pane, looking in.” ~Robert Brault

Every mother knows childhood doesn’t last forever, not even in our memories. Try as we might bits and pieces slip away from us as we get older, and slowly we can lose sight of who we were when we were young. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be that way. Join Rebecca Murphy forEncapsulate: an e-course in constructing your own family time capsule. Having worked as a professional photographer helping capture the joy and love of dozens of families she’ll show you how to take simple photos that when gathered together will tell the story of your child’s life right now, celebrating all the wonderful details, and providing a welcome window “back home” when your baby needs it most.

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The Rusted Chain specializes in unique handstamped jewelry.
A bit organic.
A bit glamorous.
Completely meaningful.
Our designs are loved by “real” women like you and me, and celebrities like Deanna Daughtry (wife of artist Chris Daughtry) and Bachelorette Trista Sutter, and actress Candace Cameron Bure. Please enjoy 10% off your purchase with code KELLY10.

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Hello! We are a brand new shop on Etsy featuring handmade rag dolls crafted from a mix of new, vintage, and reclaimed materials. We are a mom and daughter team. I'm Kyndell Walsh and my daughter's name is Blake. Blake is almost 13 years old and does most of the machine sewing. She sews the bodies and I hand sew the faces. We collaborate on the hair ,outfits, and accessories. Blake has taken many, many sewing classes and is excellent on the machine. She is a gifted hand sewer as well. Each doll is an original and one of a kind. We will be updating our shop weekly with new dolls so please stop by often!

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Learning photography can be fun, exhilarating, and amazing! It can also be lonely and frustrating! In my personal path of learning, I often wished I had a real person to talk with, who would guide me, explain things to me, and encourage me along my journey. My name is Maegan Beishline. I'm a blissfully grateful momma of three little girls and a passionate photographer. I love helping others tap into their creative and artistic potential! And I am happy to now offer what I had so desperately craved on my journey of learning: ~gentle, friendly guidance from a knowledgeable confidante who is just as enthusiastic about your success as you are! ~ Invest in your passion with one on one photography mentoring sessions! Invest in your passion...invest in YOURSELF!!!

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Looking to grow your basic jewelry making skills? Want to ensure that your jewelry has that finished look that's essential to truly beautiful jewelry? Interested in learning about what makes good jewelry design? Welcome to The Build Zone. Deryn Mentock is a jewelry designer and instructor who believes the best way to attain the level of perfection and professionalism you desire in your mixed media jewelry creations is to build a solid foundation of basic skills. In her brand new online class, she shares her years of experience in found object jewelry making to help you master those essential skills. Class begins Feb. 14 and registration is now open. Check out her e-course offerings on her Jewelry Works site then strap on your tool belt and prepare to create something sublime!




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