Welcome to Inspire Me Monday
A place to share your creative inspirations
Sharpen your creative vision and
Showcase your creative talents!
I invite you to inspire others and
Nurture your creative spirit by
Joining our Creative Blog Hop!
To participate, simply join my creative community and
Follow the guidelines at the end of this post!
What’s Inspiring You This Week?
Here’s What’s Inspiring Me…
Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving dear friends!
I am so grateful for each and every one of you!
To kick off a week of celebration,
Here are a few features to put you in the holiday spirit!
Thanksgiving Mantle
Jeanette – Crafty In Crosby
Ever see something on someone’s blog that you loved so much,
You had to re-create it for yourself?
When Jeanette saw Courtney’s beautiful
Give Thanks Mantle at A Diamond In The Stuff,
She was inspired to create a mantle of her own!
Visit both blogs for the full picture!
Recipes For Your Thanksgiving Feast
Broccoli Raisin Salad
Cherry – Pursuing Heart
Begin your Thanksgiving Feast with a delicious salad!
Stuffed Pumpkin with Apple Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding
This beautiful dessert is as artful as it is scrumptious!
Mom’s Homemade Turkey Noodle Soup is
The perfect post-Thanksgiving meal!
Thanksgiving Traditions & Celebrations
How will you celebrate this Thanksgiving?
What are your favorite family Thanksgiving traditions?
Do you have any special recipes or crafts to share?
Join us this week as we celebrate
Thanksgiving at Friendship Friday!
Book Of The Week
Chase – A DVD-Based Bible Study by Jennie Allen
If you are looking for a fabulous Bible Study for your personal use,
For your women’s group, or as a gift –
I highly recommend Chase by Jennie Allen!
Chase is a multi-faceted study which is great for creative women
Because it encompasses a wide range of activities and styles!
The study invites you to take a deep look at your own life and
Your relationship with God as you study the life of David.
Are you chasing after God or are you chasing wind?
For more information, see my review!
Giveaway Of The Week
No Ordinary Blog Hop
Happy Anniversary to No Ordinary Blog Hop who is
Celebrating their 3rd Anniversary with a month-long giveaway!
Stop by for the details!
Highlights From Week 45
These gorgeous photos will leave you smiling!
When no one else understands,
Rest between God’s shoulders.
Carolyn – A Colorful Challenge
Still Falling Fearless and Flying in Challenge 4!
Open, close, and heal as you art journal your way
Through the doorways of your life!
It’s the holidays…
Let the decadence begin!
Lori – Waldorf Inspired Moms
Come see what the 2nd graders created
For the local WaldorFaire!
Talent is timeless.
For more fabulous features,
Visit my creative friends at
Inspire Me Monday – Week 45!
Inspire Me Monday #46 – Week Of November 19, 2012
I like the idea of Inspiration Monday.
Monday’s often get the short end of the stick
But they are fraught with potential!
Judy Palmer
Now it’s time to share your inspirations! You can participate in Inspire Me Monday in the following ways:
1) Share “What’s Inspiring You” by creating your own Inspire Me Monday post! You can include any creative challenges you’ve discovered – any books or quotes you love – any bloggers who have inspired you – anything that has inspired you and will inspire us too!
2) Share your creative projects with us! You’re welcome to link up your Arts & Crafts projects – your Recipes – your DIY, Home Décor and Organizational Ideas – your original Writing, Music & Photography – you get the idea!
3) Visit the participants – share some comment love – let them know what’s inspired you!
When you link up, be sure to include the Inspire Me Monday button and a link back to this post on all of your entries so that your readers can join the fun! The blog code is on the side bar if you need it!
Be sure to link directly to your Inspire Me Monday Posts and Creations using the permalink to the individual posts – not your blog’s home page URL – so that participants can easily find and comment on your creations!
The party will remain open all week so have fun sharing – inspire me with your comments – and please, use the social media buttons below the post to spread the word!
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Thanks for the lovely features & for hosting, & God bless!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Thank you Laurie – have a blessed Thanksgivint!
Thanks for hosting this lovely party!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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You’re welcome Tina – thanks for coming! 🙂
Twitter: FreeStyleMama
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Thanks for the party!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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You’re welcome Diana – glad you could come!
Thanks for featuring the art therapy column this week! and cant wait to check out the other blogs!!
Diane
Treasuring Grace
Allthoseartsygirls.blogspot.com
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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LOVED this week’s exercise!
Have a wonderful week!
That pumpkin recipe looks so yummy to bad I am the only one in the family that would eat it, I don’t even get to do yams but I treat myself to them & sweet potatoes plenty before the Holiday meal. I loved the mantel white pumpkins as well. Happy Holidays *,*
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Happy Thanksgiving Janice – hope you enjoy your pre-holiday treats!
Thanks for hosting and have a great Thanksgiving!
Thank you for sharing my art journal page! I am honored to be included!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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I always look forward to your shares, Carolyn, and I really loved this week’s piece! 🙂
Wishing you and your family a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving. Have a great week and thanks for hosting!
Miz Helen
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Thanks Miz Helen – I’ve missed linking up with you so much – look forward to finishing up my kitchen so I can whip up some new creations to share! 🙂
Thanks so much for hosting! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Blessings,
Nici
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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You too Nici!
Thanks for hosting!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Thanks for coming! Your Citrus Salad looks fabulous!
Twitter: RecentBooks
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Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! and thanks for hosting this great linky party!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Thanka Melissa! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Twitter: dearcreatives
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Thanks for hosting! I shared a freebie printable today for everyone. I hope you come by & grab it for yourself & enjoy it too!
We will probably travel for Thanksgiving for a small gathering . I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Theresa, have a safe and fabulous holiday! Thanks for sharing your printable with us! 🙂
Linking up again this week – thanks for hosting 🙂
Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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THanks Sarah – I always smile when you visit – I LOVE the name of your blog!
Twitter: tinarobmorley
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Awesome Helen Keller quote! She was such a brave woman. I’ve got lots to be thankful for and I’ve included photos and quotes on my Monday link-up. I’m in spot #71 on your linky. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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You too Christina – can’t wait to see your inspiring quotes and photos!
The stuffed pumpkin is glorious! Lovely features. Thanks for hosting.
I’m already a follower (started with Friendship Friday and I’ve been eyeing Inspire Me Monday since), but wasn’t able to join the hop the past months due to bandwidth issues, my blogs in limbo so I stayed away to avoid confusion among visitors and to myself.
Will go blog-hopping after work tonight.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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So glad you could join us this week Hazel! 🙂
Thank you for featuring our wet felted pencil cases! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving…Aloha, Lori
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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You’re welcome – I LOVED the bright rainbow of colors!
Oh my! That pumpkin looks delicious! My sister bakes her sweet potato casserole in a pumpkin. Yum, yum!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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OH that sonds awesome Tereasa – I would love to see that recipe! 🙂
Happy Thanksgiving & thanks for joining us at Inspire Me Monday!
Thanks for sharing all the interesting recipes, crafts and tips!
Thanks for hosting! We’d love you to join us at Seasonal Celebration over at Natural Mothers Network:-)
Happy Monday! Thanks for sharing your party with my NO RULES Weekend Blog Party 🙂 I’ve just linked up again myself!
Have a great week 🙂
Paula
lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for featuring my post this week. It was a post from the heart and I hope it helps others who are in need of encouragement.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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I know it will Wendy! Thanks for always thinking of others, even when you need encouragment yourself! 🙂
Twitter: thenanahood
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Wishing you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving. Thanks so much for Inspiring Me all year long!
Teresa from NanaHood.com
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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You’re so sweet Teresa – you’re welcome and thank YOU for inspiring ME – happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well!
Thank you so much for hosting! Have a great week and a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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You too! Thanks for coming to this week’s party!
What an appetizing post!
And – thanks for choosing my picture this week:)
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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You’re so welcome Sivinden – you have the most amazing photographs on your blog – I just LOVE your work! 🙂
Twitter: apriljharris
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I always enjoy visiting the features, and the links that are shared here at Inspire Me Monday. This week I have shared two posts – a delicious Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Cake and a post about The Winnie the Pooh Storytelling Academy, a great online resource for anyone who wants to get a bit more storytelling confidence. Thank you for hosting and have a lovely week. Happy Thanksgiving!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Oh my goodness, April – your recipes are always fab, but that Winnie The Pooh Storytelling Academy also sounds awesome!
Can’t wait to visit your links – thanks for inspiring us this week!
Thanks for hosting! Have a great week 🙂
Michelle
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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You too Michelle! Can’t wait to see what tasty treats you shared with us this week!
Twitter: anartuflmom
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Thank you so much for hosting! I hadn’t been posting to this linkup for a while, because, somehow I lost your link–yikes! So glad I found it again! Have a great Thanksgiving.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Pam,
I’m SO glad you’re back! I just added you to my mailing list to make sure you get the weekly reminders!
You must have joined during the period when I was moving… it was all I could do to keep things running then! 🙂
Twitter: artbylr
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I love the Thanksgiving mantle! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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You too Lisa! Thanks for joining us!
Thanks so much for featuring my Thanksgiving Mantel. Hope everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving with your loved ones!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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You too Jeanette and thanks for the inspiration! 🙂
Thanks so much for hosting! I shared my glazed apple cookies with you today. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🙂
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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You too Lisa – your glazed apple cookies sound FAB!
Thanks so much for featuring my Broccoli Raisin Salad – what a nice surprise!! Have a wonderful and meaningful Thanksgiving Week!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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You’re welcome Cherry – hope you have a week filled with blessings too!
Hi!
Thanks for letting me share my own recipe of tasty and delicious
Popular Holiday Wassail!
Here’s the link:
http://www.momessentials.net/popular-holiday-wassail/
I just landed on the page and like so much what you are doing! It seems the right place to share creativity in all forms! Thank you.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Welcome Zafaran! 🙂