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I'm so excited to share this news with you finally! I've been selected to be a part of Kim Pepper Creative's Co-op. It is a small, hand-selected group of faith-filled artists who will spend the next nine months learning, growing, and creating together. Our first project is The Crow's Nest - Managing Your Mundane Like A Queen. I've created three lessons in this course, and I can't wait for you to explore them PLUS what the other ladies have created and shared. The Crow’s Nest

What if you slowed down long enough to really dwell in the goodness and beauty God is sharing with you? Dwelling in Beauty is a self-paced journey for women who want to spend meaningful time with God through photography, Scripture, soulful journaling, and creative expression. Early Registration Pricing - $39.00 !!! Through seven practices, you'll learn to notice the beauty woven into your everyday, sacred-ordinary life, and then linger with it as you discover what it has to

LOVE found words! I love cutting them out of books and magazines. It's always a treasure to find books that hold the kind of words I want to use in my journals and collage work. A couple of years ago, I decided to create this set as part of a collection at the time. I was reminded of them today while working on a project. So, I thought I'd share them here with you. This collection is about Belonging. The strips are scripture, words, and prayer all combined into one pag

Hello Friends! Earlier this week, I shared a few of my thoughts on how Beauty is Waiting..., always. I want to take this to the next level and get out of my head about it, and actually allow the beauty to transform my life. Does anyone else spend a lot of time in their head thinking all of the things, only to have it keep you stuck? Well, let's work through this and make way for the beautiful and meaningful life we are already living! Inside my Patreon, you'll find a printabl

Eeeeekkk!! Just pinch me!! I LOVE how God brings people into your life, and you just know it was ALL His doing. :) If you're new here, I had the privilege of hosting Ali Brown on The Creating with Beauty Podcast earlier this year! I have followed Ali for close to 9 years on YouTube and socials. I LOVE her heart and her style! So, when the opportunity arose for me to be a guest teacher in her Joy Revival Community, I was honored and a little giddy!! Then came the vers

I almost missed this in the rush, obligations, burdens, and exhaustion of the past month.I mean, if I told you, you probably wouldn't believe me. ;) However, one thing I've learned over the years, and it's something I keep returning to: Jesus and His Beauty are always present. I only need to pause and breathe long enough to take it in. But is that what He wants from me, a pause and a quick breath? I think not! So, here is my friendly reminder and PSA: May the week ahead be fu

On a personal note.... This month, our beloved 17.5-year-old King Tut crossed the rainbow bridge. The way he loved and snuggled was unlike any other cat I've ever had. The moments are still quite tender, and I miss him so. He was diabetic for the past year, so every day, twice a day, I had to give him insulin injections. Giving myself 73,000 insulin shots so far was easy compared to the first few times of having to inject him. But we persevered. He taught me so much about

We all have one - the artist within. You know, the bold, beautiful (as God sees you), courageous, beauty-seeking, full-of-wonder version of you. Not the prim and perfect, but the soul that is searching as it is longing for expression at the same time. Or at least, she wants to. If we're honest, most of us have a quiet and deep desire to listen to that part of ourselves. It is indeed where we find fulfillment in all that God has for us. Creativity comes from a place of cur

Two years ago, I had an abundance of hydrangea flowers. I was over-the-moon excited, so I pressed and dried a lot of them. From my Joymail Collection #9 - God's Abundance, I wanted to use the dried flowers creatively. This video takes you through my process of sealing the flowers and making my final piece. It wasn't what I originally intended, and I kind of LOVE that! Join me over on Patreon for the full project. https://www.patreon.com/melaniefaganart/posts/dried-hydrangea

Something to remind yourself when life gets hard. You are loved, deeply, beyond comprehension. In choosing this month's imagery, I asked myself one question. Where do I feel the love of God the easiest and the most? I knew the answer before I even completed the thought. On the shore of Lake Superior, that is my heart's home this side of Heaven. It is the place I go to relax and let the cares of this world fall away. I honestly can't tell you the number of times the Lor

Imagine having pages of soulful words written by you, in a moment of peace, calm, and mental release. I know that may cause some of you to think, but I am not a writer. That is not what this is about. What if it was simply about noticing? Noticing: The flutter of the hummingbird's wings. The sound of waves crashing on the shore. The heavenly scent of lilacs in June. The soft fluffy fur of your Maine Coon kitty. That first sip of warm coffee on a crisp fall morning. That fa

Creativity That Transforms Your Life | A Working Journal of Faith, Beauty & Wonder I wish I had given myself permission to do this years ago. To gather beauty without a purpose. To collect photographs, words, colors, and everyday moments simply because they stirred something in my soul. I didn't realize I was creating more than a journal. I was developing a way of noticing God's presence more often. In this video, I'm sharing the creative practice that has quietly transformed

A journal ...on healing & new beginnings...

{My FIRST Welcome video Circa 2020 - It is where I started and is paving the way for where we are going together! :) } The other day I was going through some old videos and I came across this little gem that I had yet to share anywhere. It's funny how life will steamroll your best intentions and dreams; hopefully not forever though. Yes, sometimes, obviously, the most important things need to take priority...like a second breast cancer diagnosis in 18 months and the subsequ

CREATIVE SELF-CARE - 001 Calling all my creative friends! Let's talk about the power of creativity in our lives. Whether you're an artist, writer, or photographer, creativity can bring immense joy and fulfillment to your daily routines. Today, I say, let's tap into our imaginations and harness our unique talents to create something truly inspiring. Remember, creative self-care is creativity that is just for you. No need for 'perfect art' or feeling any pressure to create a