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Inspire Me Monday – Week 53

Published by Create With Joy on January 6, 2013 · 70 Comments

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…

Encouragement From God’s Word

You make known to me the path of life;
In your presence there is fullness of joy;
At your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:11

Happy New Year to you!
Did you know that Inspire Me Monday is officially one year old?
Thanks to all of you who have helped make this community
Such a loving, supportive and inspiring place
And who make our weekly parties such a success!

This has been one of the most inspiring weeks
I have experienced in the blogosphere!
I wish I had the time and space to share
Everything that has inspired me –
But here are a few of the highlights!

One Word Blog Hop 2013

This month, I am hosting the One Word Blog Hop.
I invite you to join us, to share your word, and to
Read the amazing stories behind the words our sojourners are sharing!

Jessica Sporn – Embrace

Faith. Optimism. Patience. Trust.
Establish. Grace. Growth. Praise.
Simplicity. Balance. Content. Abundant.

Release. Abide. Focus. Seek.
Hope. Dream. Discover. Engage.
Embrace. Transform. Live. Fearless.
See. (K)Now. Joy. Inspired.

The list goes ever on and on…
Won’t you join us as we Journey through 2013?

Emily Rachelle – What To Do With Your One Word

Once you’ve chosen your word,
Visit Emily at Blog Of A (Maybe) Teen Author for some
Fabulous Tips On What To DO With Your One Word!

The Joy Dare – Ann Voskamp

It’s habits that can imprison you and it’s habits that can free you.
But when thanks to God becomes a habit –
So joy in God becomes your life.
Ann Voskamp

Did you know that if you thank God for three things each day,
You will have thanked Him for over 1000 gifts this year?

For a transformative experience,
Join us on The Joy Dare in 2013!

Thanks to Janis Cox (who is Counting to 3000)
For sharing her wonderful Gratitude ideas and lists with us!

Friendship Friday – Something Old, Something New

Have you written a blogging recap about 2012
Or a post about the things you’ll be launching on your blog in 2013?

Would you like to meet our Top 5 Commenters of 2012?

Please join us for Friendship Friday – it’s open all week!

Book Of The Week
Art As Therapy – Diane Steinbach

This week, I am highlighting a very special book.
The author is Diane Steinbach,
A regular creative contributor to Inspire Me Monday!

Art As Therapy is full of wonderful projects and ideas
For how to therapeutically use art in a group setting or
As you work through your own personal issues to
Lead to creative breakthroughs in your life!

Please support Diane by leaving her a comment on the review
So she’ll know you stopped by!

Highlights From Week 53

Becky – A Wishing Tree For The New Year

A beautiful tradition to begin your New Year with.

Cindy – Mimi’s Magic Apron

Mouth-watering Pork Tenderloin and scrumptious Carrot Cake await you!

Rox – Doodling

Sometimes our doodles take on new life and new meaning.

Kelli – Resolved

Let go of heavy expectations and open to the mystery.

Talent is timeless.
For more fabulous features,
Visit my creative friends at
Inspire Me Monday – Week 52!

Inspire Me Monday #53 – Week Of January 7, 2013

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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70 Responses to “Inspire Me Monday – Week 53”

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Penny Phillips says:

January 6, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Thank you so much for hosting! Have a great week…hugs, Penny

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 11, 2013 at 2:33 PM
  
  You too Penny!
  
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Paula J says:

January 6, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Ok let’s see if I can beat the record for most comments again for 2013!!

Thanks for hosting and hope you had a great weekend :))

Paula
lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM
  
  The race is on – lol – but the competition is stiff!
  Have a fabulous week Paula!
  
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http://connie-livingbeautifully.blogspot.com/2013/01/children-never-grow-out-of-some-things.html says:

January 6, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Nice to be here this evening!
xoxo,
Connie

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http://connie-livingbeautifully.blogspot.com/2013/01/children-never-grow-out-of-some-things.html says:

January 6, 2013 at 5:25 PM

Well, I certainly screwed that up, didn’t I?! Sorry, sugar. Put my information in the wrong slots.
xoxo,
Connie

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 11, 2013 at 2:29 PM
  
  Glad you made it Connie and no worries – it happens to us all! 🙂
  
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Miz Helen says:

January 6, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Hope you have a great week and thanks for hosting!
Miz Helen

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
  says:
  
  January 7, 2013 at 5:06 AM
  
  Thanks Miz Helen – hope to get to cooking so I can join you at your linky party in the new year!
  
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Meryl says:

January 6, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Thanks, as always for hosting. You always share such great links. Have a great week.

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 7, 2013 at 5:05 AM
  
  Thanks Meryl – you always share great posts! 🙂
  
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Diana Rambles
Twitter: FreeStyleMama
says:

January 6, 2013 at 6:15 PM

Thanks for the party!

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
  says:
  
  January 7, 2013 at 4:46 AM
  
  You’re welcome Diana!
  
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JamericanSpice / Colette S says:

January 6, 2013 at 6:39 PM

Thank you for sharing these inspirations.
God’s word is what keeps me going!

A wonderful new year to praise him more as we journey with him!

Have a great Monday!

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 7, 2013 at 2:03 AM
  
  Awesome thoughts Colette – hope your Monday rocks!
  
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Jessie says:

January 6, 2013 at 7:09 PM

Thanks for hosting 🙂 Have a lovely day!!

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
  says:
  
  January 7, 2013 at 2:02 AM
  
  Thanks Jessie – you too! 🙂
  
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Nici ~ Posed Perfection says:

January 6, 2013 at 7:09 PM

Thanks so much for hosting! Hope your 2013 is off to a great start!
Blessings,
Nici

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 7, 2013 at 2:03 AM
  
  Thanks Nici – I hope yours is too! 🙂
  
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becky says:

January 6, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Thank you so much for including the wishing trees much appreciated x

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 7, 2013 at 2:00 AM
  
  You’re welcome Becky – I loved your Wishing Tree!
  
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Roxana says:

January 7, 2013 at 4:40 AM

So many great links and features. I’m honored to have been featured. Thanks and Happy Doodling!

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 7, 2013 at 5:04 AM
  
  Congrats Roxana – keep doodling! 🙂
  
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Rose @ Walnut Acre says:

January 7, 2013 at 5:01 AM

Thank you for hosting!

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 7, 2013 at 5:04 AM
  
  You’re welcome Rose – keep embracing life! 🙂
  
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diane says:

January 7, 2013 at 6:19 AM

Thanks for the book review and I look forward to checking out all the great projects this week!

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 11, 2013 at 2:33 PM
  
  You’re welcome. Have fun at the party!
  
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Sylvia
Twitter: SylviaPhillips8
says:

January 7, 2013 at 8:25 AM

Happy birthday, Inspire Me Monday! Is that a red velvet cupcake? Love Psalm 16:11. It’s a great reminder of who we are following!

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Laurie @ Simply Creating Home says:

January 7, 2013 at 9:39 AM

Thanks so much for hosting! I appreciate you sharing from Psalm! Blessings to you!

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Dina-Marie @ Cultured Palate says:

January 7, 2013 at 8:08 AM

Thanks for hosting!

Today I shared “Gallbladder Cleanse – An Alternative to Surgery” While this may not inspire you unless you have had a gallbladder attack, it really works! It is also great to flush your gallbladder and make sure you are not getting a build up of stones that may attack later!
Have a great week!

http://myculturedpalate.com/blog/2013/01/02/gallbladder-cleanse-an-alternative-to-surgery/

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Sarah says:

January 7, 2013 at 10:10 AM

Linking up my Monday Mantras post this week – I hope it inspires somebody 🙂

Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

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Antionette Blake says:

January 7, 2013 at 11:20 AM

Blog hopping – love your inspirational posts!

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Lori says:

January 7, 2013 at 11:26 AM

I always love participating in your hop. Heartfelt thanks for hosting! Lori

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 9, 2013 at 5:50 PM
  
  Thanks Lori – I love visiting your beautiful blog each week and seeing the inspirations you share with us!
  
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Theresa
Twitter: dearcreatives
says:

January 7, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Thanks for hosting! Have a great week ahead.

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 9, 2013 at 5:49 PM
  
  You too Theresa!
  
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faith hope & cherrytea
Twitter: _eHope
says:

January 7, 2013 at 12:28 PM

ggreat inspy Ramona! and HapPy 1st Anniversary for this New Year’s added Celebrations!

My inspy is my first offer of a Reading Challenge for the year.. anything to do w/ Scotland!
Join us?

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localsugarhawaii says:

January 7, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Happy 1 year anniversary to you and your generous heart.

I’m so glad I made it back over just in time to celebrate with you. I’m linking up my little ‘ode to the sea and silly perspective. ‘hope that works. Mostly… ‘hope you enjoy this milestone you’ve reached.

Cheers,
Nicole
localsugarhawaii.com

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
  says:
  
  January 7, 2013 at 3:29 PM
  
  Welcome back Nicole! I missed you and hope your week off brings you a year of renewal! 🙂
  
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Carissa says:

January 7, 2013 at 2:07 PM

i really love coming here to start each week! thanks for hosting

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
  says:
  
  January 7, 2013 at 3:26 PM
  
  Thank you so much Carissa for your sweet thoughts! I love seeing you visit each week! 🙂
  
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SimplyyMayra says:

January 7, 2013 at 4:32 PM

Hola! As always…AMAZING!!! I look forward to these visits! Thank you so very much for sharing and opening the platform for us to do the same. I will definitely be checking out Diane’s book Art as Therapy. Tootles!

~SimplyyMayra 😉

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 9, 2013 at 5:45 PM
  
  You’re welcome – and the same to you! LOVE visiting your inspiring blog each week as well! 🙂
  
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Laurie Collett says:

January 7, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Thanks for the wonderful features & for hosting & God bless!

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 7, 2013 at 3:26 PM
  
  You too Laurie! Hope your year is off to a fabulous start!
  
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LuAnn Braley
Twitter: KentuckyGal
says:

January 7, 2013 at 3:03 PM

ALWAYS a pleasure to visit your blog! I learn something every time. :O)

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 9, 2013 at 5:47 PM
  
  Thanks LuAnn – and thanks for sharing so many heartfelt and personal posts with us! 🙂
  
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Joy Weese Moll says:

January 7, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Love the One Word things. And Art as Therapy looks terrific!

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 9, 2013 at 5:46 PM
  
  Thanks Joy – and just wanted you to know, I’ve truly been inspired by your blog this week! 🙂
  
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Blond Duck says:

January 7, 2013 at 8:03 PM

I’m so glad I found you! I’ll have to put my vision board up next week!

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 9, 2013 at 5:44 PM
  
  Can’t wait to see it! Vision boards… love them!
  
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Chrissy says:

January 7, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Hi!! Found you through Bloggy Mom’s and excited to link up to your party for the first time! I’m a new follower of yours on Facebook now too. I hope you will stop by my site if you get a chance!

Chrissy
http://www.thetaylor-house.com

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Jay @craftyspices
Twitter: CraftySpices
says:

January 7, 2013 at 9:43 PM

Thanks so much for hosting!
Wishing you a great 2013!

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Lisa says:

January 7, 2013 at 10:27 PM

Thanks so much for hosting! Happy New Year! 🙂

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Donna Heber says:

January 8, 2013 at 1:50 AM

I want to let you know you were the winner of my heart charm giveaway. Please send me your address and I will get this beautiful necklace in the mail to you. Thanks Ramona!

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 9, 2013 at 5:45 PM
  
  SO excited Donna – thank you so much! 🙂
  
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Diane | An Extraordinary Day says:

January 8, 2013 at 1:46 PM

So much great inspiration from you today! I’m going to be busy!!! 😀

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Lisa Isabella Russo
Twitter: artbylr
says:

January 8, 2013 at 3:09 PM

Congratulations on the one year anniversary! A year of inspirations is wonderful indeed! I love the links you select to share and being able to share some of my inspirations here as well!

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 9, 2013 at 6:01 AM
  
  Thanks Lisa – I always love what you share! 🙂
  
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Marla Martenson says:

January 10, 2013 at 7:43 PM

Great blog! Very inspiring.. I came over from Katherine’s Corner. xx

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- Create With Joy
  Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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  January 11, 2013 at 2:07 PM
  
  Welcome Marla – so glad to meet you! Hope you’ll be a regular visitor / contributor at Inspire Me Monday! 🙂
  
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