Welcome
Welcome to Create With Joy – an inspirational site where kindred spirits from around the world gather to encourage one another, to share their passions, and to celebrate their creativity!
Each week, I host three gatherings where friends old and new open their hearts and share their inspirations and dreams!
- Inspire Me Monday is the place to share your creative projects, sharpen your creative vision, and showcase your creative talents!
- Wordless Wednesday is the place to share your cherished memories and photos!
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Friendship Friday is the place to foster friendships while growing your blog!
I hope you’ll join our gatherings and become a part of our dynamic community!
Time For A Little Tour
The best way to get to know me is to explore my site! Here’s a sampling of what you’ll find:
Paper Crafting Galore!
Altered Art, Handmade Cards, & Scrapbooking
I love paper crafting!
In the Art Community,
I’m known as The Paper Princess!
Here’s a sample of my work:
Altered Calendar Tutorial
Books To Delight & Inspire
I love reading inspirational books and sharing them with others!
I review books for major publishers & independent authors!
If you love books, here are some posts you’ll enjoy:
2012 Reading Challenges
Book Reviews at Create With Joy
Thoughts On Books & Reading
Scrumptious Recipes To Tantalize Your Taste Buds
I love entertaining and great food!
A good recipe is worth its weight in gold!
Here’s One You’re Sure To Love: Chocolate Babka
Spiritual Resources To Build Your Faith
I write devotionals and share Songs Of Worship.
I create Spirit-Filled Art Like this Artist Trading Card
I created for my friend: Trust In The Lord
Blogging & Social Media Tips
The world of Blogging and the face of Social Media changes daily.
I invite you to follow my RSS Feed and my Twitter and Google Plus accounts
To keep up with the latest news!
Here’s a comprehensive post I wrote that tells you All About Klout!
The Chronicles Of Legend & Tsunami
My Beloved Maine Coons
(With Occasional Upstaging By The Cunning Mister Naughty Pants!)
I love animals – especially these cats!
They inspire me.
They amaze me.
They comfort me.
They make me laugh and cry!
They hijack my blog.
They steal my thunder.
At last count, they had more followers than I!
They are more than just beautiful faces.
Please join me in following their antics each week!
Stay In Touch
I hope you enjoyed your visit to Create With Joy and that today will mark the beginning of a beautiful friendship!
Please leave a comment to let me know you stopped by! If you are joining my community as a new follower, please let me know so that I can give you a special welcome and reciprocate!
I look forward to connecting with you through:
Have a wonderful week and an ultimate time at the party!
Hi!! Visiting from the UBP! I love your motto on your banner!! Love it! I am interested in visiting your blog more often. Sounds like you have some fun topics!! Have fun and stop on by!
Thanks Jenn – so glad to meet you! Stopped by and left you a comment as well! 🙂
Well, this is my second visit today to your blog, I can me coming back again and again, thanks to Elizabeth from Altered Book Lover! I’m also doing the UBP because of you! lol I saw someone else mention your name too! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina 🙂
Sandee, so glad you joined the party because of me! 🙂 Love Elizabeth & Bleubeard! Just stopped by and left you some #UBP love. Look forward to getting to know you! 🙂
Your cats are gorgeous! I have 2 cats also, an Abyssinian and a Tonkinese.
Thank you – yours are beautiful too! 🙂
Cascia Talbert from The Healthy Moms Magazine – Just dropping by from The Ultimate Blog Party I am looking forward to networking with you and getting to know you better! I hope you have the opportunity to visit our blog! http://www.thehealthymoms.net/2012/04/ultimate-blog-party-2012.html
Thanks for stopping by – visited and look forward to connecting with you after the party! 🙂
That chocolate babka looks delish! So glad to connect on Twitter, etc. This is just one of the reasons I love #UBP.
Toronto Teacher Mom – UBP
Me too Diana! It is going to be one awesome week! 🙂
Ooh, that Chocolate Babka looks so yummy! I should be headed to bed but now I’m hungry. lol New follower on Twitter now… Happy UBP12. 🙂
Followed back – thanks! 🙂
where’s the question for today’s Friday Friendship? Look forward to join the hop again 🙂
Just wrote you – Friendship Friday is now open and the theme is SURPRISE – look forward to reading your share! 🙂
I’m visiting from the UBP as well. I’ve posted on your link parties before and will be back to do so again! I’m already following you so that I don’t miss anything.
You rock! Enjoy the party – just left a comment on your blog! 🙂
Stopping by for the UPB! I can’t wait to read through your book post later.
Thanks so much! I enjoyed my visit to your blog too! 🙂
I came for the cats, stayed for the workdesk tours and now visit as often as I can.
Wow- you have been busy on Pinterest!
Thank you for the wonderful reminders about UBP
Thanks for your awesome comment – you really made me smile! 🙂
Yes, it took awhile but my Pinterest boards are finally rocking!
Have a wonderful week and thanks for being such an awesome bloggy friend! 🙂
Hey it’s Cheri from Its So Very Cheri–stopping by from the Linky Party Hop. Thanks so much for joining in. I really enjoy getting to know new bloggers. I try to comment back to as many as I can because I really would love to sit around sipping on a lemonade and enjoying chatting in person. I am following you and would love to have you following me as well.
I hope you have a fabulous week. Your cats are so pretty.
Don’t forget in addition to the Wed party HOP I also have a Sunday party–Its Party Time and I feature quite a few bloggers on Saturdays. http://itssoverycheri.com/2012/04/08/its-party-time-4-8-2012/
Please share the Linky Party Hop on facebook to help spread the word.
xo–your follower,
Cheri from Its So Very Cheri
Hi Cheri
I’m a huge fan of you and your blog and I love your party! Already following – appreciate your support – recommend your blog to my readers and have psotd your Linky Followers Blog Hop here at Create With Joy! 🙂
I’m already a follower of your blog but wanted to stop by and read your UBP post! I’m thinking about linking up this week with a “Time I was surprised” story 🙂 Have a great day!
DO link up Kim – you’d be such a welcome addition to our Friendship Friday community! I loved your UBP Blog Post and I really look forward to getting to know you better after the party!
Enoy your week! 🙂
Ive been a email subscriber for quite a while – I love your blog ! and your cats!
such lovely photos!
Keep up the great work!
I love all of my followers but e-mail followers are extra special – thank you SO much Melissa for reading AND for taking time to stop by and leave a comment!
Have a wonderful week and I appreciate your encouragement! 🙂
thank you so much for sharing on twitter, I am so happy to find many great bloggers like you. Enjoy the party and I wish you many great connections and amazing new friends!
Thank you so much – you are one of the sweetest people I’ve met on Twitter and I’m so glad you stopped by to see me today! 🙂
What a delightfully inspiring blog. I love the entire concept. Visiting from Katherine’s Corner. Have a creative and happy weekend.
Thanks so much for stopping by Christine – Katherine’s Corner rocks! Have a fabulous week and I look forward to getting to know you! 🙂
Hi! I’m visiting from the UBP! :^)
Welcome Tina – so glad you stopped by! 🙂
Hi!! I’m happy to have found your blog via the UBP! I can tell I’ll enjoy browsing your blog and getting to know you. I’m now following you! If you get a chance, I’d love for you to visit me over at the Little Shack on the Hill!
Welcome Sue! Look forard to getting to know you too! 🙂
Stopping by from UBP! I’ve already put your blog in my bookmarks.
You rock, Kristina, and so does your blog! Looking forward to connecting with you after the party! 🙂
this is my 2nd year participating also! I would love for you to stop by and visit me and my party! http://www.talesofmommyhood.com/2012/04/ubp-12.html
Yah for the 2nd year-ers! Look forward to connecting with you! 🙂
What a fabulous idea! I’ll be sure to check back again.
I stopped in from UBP.
http://kittyb78.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/ultimate-blog-party-2012/
Welcome Catrina! Look forward to connecting with you!
Hello!! I’m visiting from UBP. I’ve already opened a couple of tabs and I’m looking forward to checking your blog out more!
I love your blog and am also looking forward to connecting with you Betsy! 🙂
Your blog looks fantastic!!! I look forward to coming back and exploring it more. 🙂
Visiting from #UBP12
I am looking forward to getting to know you too! Your header is SO beautiful! 🙂
Now a follower and joining in. Love the blog.
Thank you so much – I am looking forward to getting to know you! 🙂
Hi my friend!!! Stopping by to say hi and read your intro post 😉 I’m already connected but wanted to stop in and give you a wave ((big wave)) 🙂 Have a great week partying!!!
Be careful with cat fur. Makes you suffer from asthma. I love cats but I have asthma 🙁 Visiting from UBP.
I’ve just found my way to your blog after following a button link for your UPB. Your blog is wonderful and so full of fun inspiration and info. I look forward to seeing more!!!
Stopping by from the UBP. I will definitely be adding your blog to my bookmarks and visiting over and over.
You can find me over at Tales of a Pee Dee Mama (http://sloanhomeschool.blogspot.com/)
Hi from the UBP12! I’m always looking for crafty ideas and recipes on my quest for better health through improved diet and nutrition. Nice blog!
Thank you so much – I am looking forward to getting to know you and connecting with you! 🙂
What a great blog! I hope you are enjoying the party.
Hi! I just wanted to stop by and say hello from the UBP12. I really enjoyed reading through your blog. I really enjoy your “Inspire Me Monday” series of posts, it’s very uplifting and inspiring for your readers! Looking forward to continue getting to know you. 🙂
Dear Nick
Thanks so much for taking the time to visit and for supporting Inspire Me Monday on Twitter! I enjoyed meeting you on the UBP12 Spreecast and look forward to connecting with you after the party! 🙂
wonderful, yummy, and everything good!!! Thank you for linking up to the Thursday hop. Sorry I’m behind in saying thank you. My Monday post will explain my delay.Hope to see you again this Thursday. xo
Thanks Katherine – hope everything is ok – comment readers, Katherine’s blog ROCKS – go check her out! 🙂
Dropping by from the UBP; great site. I love that you have as many varied interests as I do!! I’m your newest follower.
Welcome Adena – I look forward to getting to know you! 🙂
Hello! Just stopped by your blog and I really like it. Wonderful content and it is very inspirational. I will now be a regular visitor and I am looking forward to reading your posts. I am also a cat person…I have three myself and they amaze me too!
Take care,
Kristen
Thank you so much Kristen – I look forward to getting to know you – I was so happy to see you join us at Wordless Wednesday this week! 🙂
Hello! I stopped by from the Ultimate Blog Party. You have a very pretty and interesting blog here! (The cats are gorgeous too.) I’ve added you on Pinterest and Google+ and hope that we’ll have a chance to connect sometime. 🙂
Welcome Sheri – look forward to connecting with you! 🙂