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…
Sometimes in the midst of our busy days
We need to create a space where we can
Relax – meditate – breathe.
When you need to create a spot in cyberspace
To relax your mind and
Focus on something beautiful,
Visit Lillianna’s Living Art.
Her beautiful photography will provide you with a
Much needed respite in your day!
Pinterest Board Of The Week
Places To Visit
Do you dream of travelling around the world
But you’re living on a staycation budget?
Travel with me to the most amazing destinations
On my Places To Visit Pinterest Board!
Highlights From Week 32
Wild And Free Mama
The Moon Daughter’s Cottage
Deep in the woods
Behind the home of the
Wild and Free Mama
Lies the most amazing faerie cottage!
To visit this magical place…
And to learn the story behind its creation…
Be sure to visit this fabulously creative blog!
All Those Artsy Girls
Steampunk Egg
No, it’s not Easter…
But mixed-media fans will revel in delight
As they read the story behind this
Artsy Steampunk Egg!
Not artsy?
Not to worry!
Stop by to find out how you can
Acquire an egg of your very own!
Awakened
Sandbox Memories
This beautiful essay by Crazy Blessed
Reminds us how the act of creating
Points us back to the Great Creator.
You are the Potter…
I am the clay…
Made In A Day
Baby Blanket & Onesie Cupcakes
Aren’t these the most delightful cupcakes?
As delectable as they look,
You should read Kim’s fun and fabulous tutorial
Before you take your first bite…
You might be surprised by her secret ingredients!
Talent is timeless.
For more fabulous features,
Visit my creative friends at
Inspire Me Monday – Week 32!
Inspire Me Monday #33 – Week Of August 20, 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!
Host Your Next Blog Party With
Thanks for hosting! Have a wonderful week!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
says:
You too Kathy! You have some fabulous projects featured over at your blog! 🙂
I love this hop and all your features. Thanks for hosting and have a great week.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
says:
Thanks you so much Meryl – I love Inspire Me Monday too! 🙂
Thanks for another fun monday to come. and thanks for featuring the Steam Punk Egg this week! We appreciate it and hope everyone likes it!
Diane
ATA Girls
Treasuring Grace
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
says:
You’re welcome Diane! You gals rock!
Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely week!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
says:
You too Connie!
Thank for the reminder to link up to your FUN meme each week. Have a blessed week (:
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
says:
You too Jill!
I am sharing my Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies today for the party. Hope you have a great week and thanks for hosting!
Miz Helen
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
says:
Wow, you have caught my attention with that recipe, Miz Helen – will defnitely be checking that out!
I SO miss participating in your awesome parties – can’t wait until I get settled in the new place so I can join you again!
Thanks for hosting this lovely community, & God bless!
Laurie
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
says:
You too Laurie – thanks for being such a blessing each week!
Twitter: RaisingSkaters
says:
Great ideas for inspiration … I LOVE Lillianna’s photography, and the “moon daughter’s cottage” is amazing! Thanks for hosting, and have a great week! 🙂
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
says:
You too Deb – everyone did such an amazing job last week – it truly was a pleasure visiting everyone’s posts after an exhausting week!
Wow! These cupcakes look amazing! Must check them out!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
says:
Truly a fabulous DIY gift project – have a fab week Wendy!
Such wonderful features from last week! Thank you for hosting our party and have a wonderful week Ramona!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Have an amazing week Donna – you inspire and energize me not only with your beautiful projects but with your lovely comments! 🙂
Thanks so much for including us in your list of inspiring projects.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
says:
It was my pleasure – that egg was amazing! 🙂 But then again, so are all of your projects!
Have a fabulous week!
Twitter: thenanahood
says:
Love the cupcake idea! Thanks for sharing and the link up!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
says:
You’re so welcome – have a fabulous week Teresa!
Those are such nice cupcakes!
Thanks for putting together such a wonderful blog party!
Twitter: artbylr
says:
Those places to visit look extraordinary! Thank you for hosting…
Twitter: 4youwithlove
says:
Gave you a shout out
http://4you-withlove.blogspot.com/2012/08/link-parties-what-are-they-and-where-do.html
Marilyn
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
says:
Thank you SO much!
My heart is beating so fast right now!
I have just seen that you featured my photo from last week!!
I am so honored!!!
And happy and proud!
Love from Lillianna
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
says:
Congratulations again Lillianna – aren;t surprises wonderful?
Your photography and blog are beautiful – a wonderful reflection of YOU!
Have a happy and joy-filled week! 🙂
Hi!
Thanks for letting me share my own recipe of healthy, tasty and delicious Mildly Spicy Strawberry Jalapeño Freezer Jam!
Here’s the link:http://www.momessentials.net/mildly-spicy-strawberry-jalapeno-freezer-jam/
Twitter: heatherwindeler
says:
Hi I really enjoy your link up and all of the awesome inspiration that is found here. I also wanted to thank you for sharing my essay.I was having a rough day last week and it was a huge encouragement when I received your message. Keep on inspiring everyone. God Bless you lots! 🙂
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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I’m so glad I could return the joy! Hope this week is brighter! 🙂
Inspiring. Very nice pics.