Merry Christmas

SilverJesse Collection at GypsyOwl's Studio & Gifts

SilverJesse has created a beautiful collection of Artistic Photography and We are featuring her work at GypsyOwl's Studio & Gifts online shop. Visit the SilverJesse Department at http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl for a wide range of beautiful, colorful and inspirational photography. SilverJesse has incorporated her love of florals with crystals to create exceptional reminders of the essence of spirit. Each of her designs is dedicated to attributes such as Courage, Balance, Comfort and much more.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year !

The cute banner that has been driving accross this page for months, has been removed. :) I intent to remember to replace it again during the holidays later in the year. :)

"WE MAKE OUR OWN REALITIES, OUR OWN FATE AND OUR OWN LUCK… that, is how powerful we are… and THAT is how powerful YOU are, and to offset all the contradictory thinking of the masses, YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS KIND OF MESSAGE ......" ~Mike Dooley Infinite Possibilities ©www.tut.co

Create Your Own Artwork !!

I have been creating artwork on my PC with a product called ArcSoft PhotoImpressions. You can Create Your Own Artwork as well. The newest version of the software has never been better. Get started today! Visit the "Create Your Own Artwork" link in the links menu.

For Fun or for Profit ?
Now that you have began to create your own artwork, would you like to start selling your designs right away for FREE? A CafePress shop is right at your fingertips and a Basic Shop is FREE. For more details visit the "Start Selling Your Artwork Free" link in the links menu.

Now you are creating Artwork and have your Very Own Shop !
So now you have your own artwork and your very own shop, would you like to expand on the earning potential again? Free !! I have just the answer. Stay tuned for updates in my Shop Newsletter. To subscribe to the Newsletter go to http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl and opt in. December's Newsletter will be released on the First Monday (December 5th) so make sure to sign up by Saturday midnight so you will not miss this great issue including many FREE stay at home opportunities. (NO Selling, NO investment) And plenty of support if you need help with any part of it. (No one will call you, No obligation, No pressure) Now that is the kind of work I like !!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

As the Thanksgiving Holiday approaches I am thinking about all the gratitude I have for my family, friends, business and the educational blessings in my life. When just about 14 months ago, I felt like my world was spiraling out of control, it was actually on a journey to balance and alignment that I have come to believe was long over due.
So why did it take so long for this life to get in balance is secondary to the question of how did I get so off track in the first place. I have come to believe that with all of it's seemingly outrageous moments, painful moments and 'trauma drama' there were so many blessings along the way that are becoming more and more apparent to me now.

I am a walking miracle. I have learned much, loved much and have finally found the source of my creative energy. May You be blessed this Holiday Season with insight and joy, and may your Thanksgiving Prayer be that of Gratitude even for those things that sometimes feel 'wrong', may all your dreams soon manifest themselves to you and may you IN JOy Brightest Blessings. ~GypsyOwl

Healing the Adult within me.

I have heard a lot about talking to and guiding your inner child into healing. I have practiced this method myself and especially like to have my teddy bear help me with this. What I just discovered it that there are also some Adult Inside areas of myself that will benefit from this method of healing.

While I have been taking a week break from classes, I had a long list of things to do that have become a regular between class routine. Organized my desk, check on update for my website and computer, get text books exchanged etc. On Monday there was a storm moving through here and the power went off for over three hours. While it was off, I wandered around with a flashlight only a small bit of light in the northern window.

I found a journal that I had written years ago. I sat by the bleek light of the northern window feet up on the couch house empty I read it. I laughed, I cried, I contemplated.... But, mostly I fell in love with her all over again and talked to her about how precious she is. She often took on other peoples 'stuff' and rarely saw where they had done her wrong. I had to straighten her out on a few points like: It was not your fault, It was not about you, There was nothing wrong with you.... That one knew how you live....he took advantage of you sweetie, It is ok to love.... I won't let anyone hurt you like that again, Hoping he is free of his demons now Your only fault was loving him....you did nothing wrong. and so forth.

When the lights came back on... I wanted to keep reading. I got to see myself looking back, and the strangest feelings came up as if she was someone else as if she was really making the best of what was and her compassion was astonishing. I just love her. And I am grateful that the lights went out so I could see somthing I had not seen before on a journey back in time. I got to see myself in a different light. I learned that there have been parts of myself dwelling unknowingly in the past. I now have a way to help myself heal more, to live more freely as I leave the past behind and move on into a Bright and Loving future.

IN JOy Brightest Blessings, GypsyOwl

New Pendants - New Designs !

New and very popular Pendants have been added to the shop . Great for gifts! There are Two Sections in the shop with Pendants:

http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl/940919

and

http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl/923254
And Remember that you can SAVE $2.00 Off Pendants, Ornaments, Calendars & Greeting Cards by using the coupon code at checkout.
Coupon Code: h o l i d a y 2 ( From November 1st- November 14th ).

New Artist Discovery ! Art Happening !

I have met another wonderful artist who I would like to introduce to you. Amere Mortal
You can visit her new website or you can visit her online shop. I just know that you are going to love her artwork as much as I do. My very favorite work (so far) is "Heart Strings". I just love the 'HeartStrings' Journal she has created.

Newsletter Technical Difficulties .
the newsletter has not been sent as scheduled. You still have time to sign up for it and receive the November issue. The problem is being addressed and you should be receiving it by Saturday morning.

IN JOy Brightest Blessings,
GypsyOwl

My Inspirations

I am often asked about my artwork "What inspired you". I have given this some thought and realized that each piece has it's own answer.

In general I am inspired by nature, people and other artists. My most recent inspirations are right on my back porch. I have some potted flowers, some visiting butterflies and hummingbirds and an occasional lizard, frog or dragonfly that keep me company. When they are close enough to see their eyes for extended periods of time, it is a sign for me to capture their beauty in art. They pose for me. I recently finished two new designs, a poinsetta and a lotus, these reminded me the beauty I find in florals. ( see them at http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl )

I also love landscapes, rocks, trees and water. I am inspired by clouds, the moon and sunsets. I guess you might say that my art is a reflection of what I see in nature, in my everyday life and in the extraordinary way that the Earth and the Universe collaborate in the beauty of living.

Butterflies and Miracles

A friend of mine has an online shop that features all of her wonderful homemade soaps and bath products. It is Wonderful just like her. visit her shop at http://www.butterfliesandmiracles.com

OPT IN for GypsyOwl's Newsletter

November Newsletter Update: Newsletter will be sent early on November 1st.
I am preparing the November Newsletter for subscribers that have completed the OPT-IN box at GypsyOwl's Studio & Gifts. I will submit it tonight and it will be sent early in the morning via the cafepress system. If you haven't yet, go to the shop and sign up for it. If you miss this months Newsletter (it can only be sent out once via the press) please email a request and I will forward a copy to you. To sign up for the newsletter go to http://www.cafepress.com/gypsyowl
then scroll down the sidebar until you find the opt-in box. Enter your email and you are a subscriber. If you miss the November newsletter and would like to email for a forwarded copy of the Newsletter, send your request to gypsyowl@gypsyowl.com .
Please put "Forward Newsletter" in the subject line.

Sale on Selected Items:
Beginning November 1 and ending on November 14; when you order the following items, there will be $2.00 off each item at checkout by entering this SALE coupon Code. Holiday2
Pendants, Ornaments, Greeting Cards and Calendars. There are many New Designs and More coming up every week. Thank you again for all of your wonderful stories of how you have Nurtured your creativity. If you have a story you would like to share, please email it to me and put "Nurture Creativity" in the subject line. This is a cafepress coupon that can be used at any of the cafepress shops. If you are a new member please tell them that gypsyowl sent you.

More information about the software I use to create my artwork will be HERE soon and in the newsletter. I will have a 'how to' book ready soon and it will show all the techniques I use to create the artwork with ArcSoft PhotoImpressions. I am working out some details but will also have more information about how to get the software soon. It will be posted here and at my shop.

Remember to NURTURE your creativity ~ GypsyOwl

Fine Tuning My Life - My Children's Love

Fine Tuning My Life
I have been doing this as long as I can remember: See a path... See all the differences, but down the path a ways, the similarities arise. I work very hard on the issues, have awakenings and then find an opening on the other side. A crossroads. I choose my new path, See all the differences and then repeat as above. When I am almost to the awakening (the darkest part of the process) I think I have gone down the wrong path 'again'....

This creates emotional situations with me that are difficult to manage but, manageable. With help from others and a box of tools I have acquired along the way. So now looking back, I see something I had not noticed before. The 'patterns' the 'process' the 'roller coaster' of highs and lows is just how my journey goes along in my own way. I am making progress each time I go all the way through a part of the journey, I am learning along the way, and then the next time I am faced with a challenge, (even when it seems like the Same one) it is really a higher level of the lesson. Like 'fine tuning' a musical instrument.

I can tune my guitar to a generally acceptable place and then it takes someone with experience to fine tune it for me. In the case of life in general... each new journey is another lesson in fine tuning and I truly believe (with all my heart) that there is a lot more progress than we are ever completely aware of. Each new adventure allows me to learn a bit more and to gain the experience I need to fine tune my own guitar. ( or my life).

My Children's Love
I received an email from my grown son and remembered when he was 12.... He taught me everything I know about computers. I talked to my daughter on the pc to pc free calling and remembered the day she was born.... I saw her babies over a web-cam and saw her as a child all over again.... She taught me everything I know about Loving mommies.

A grown child/parent relationship is woven with past/present/future elements that are far too complex to put into one line.... They (MY Children) have taught me everything I know about Unconditional Love.

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"Nurture you creativity"~GypsyOwl