:: 1. imagine by back through time :: 2. absinthe by la drama queen :: 3. spread ring by galit :: 4. black lacy lady victorian legwarmers by mademoiselle mermaid :: 5. rufflebuns by chicbabyrose ::
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Five Kind Etsy Finds : A Touch of Lace
:: 1. imagine by back through time :: 2. absinthe by la drama queen :: 3. spread ring by galit :: 4. black lacy lady victorian legwarmers by mademoiselle mermaid :: 5. rufflebuns by chicbabyrose ::
Triple Shot of Kind : Free Printable Easter Crafts!
You've Been Egged Sign/Surprise
by Eighteen25
Easter Card
by Benign Objects
Paper Bunny Template
by Cheeky Magpie
Feel Good Blog of the Day : Thx Thx Thx
Leah Dieterich's mother always told her to write thank you notes. So she does. To everything. thxthxthx is her daily exercise in gratitude.
Why? There's always something to be thankful for. From the important things like Songs You’re Embarrassed to Like, and Heavy Eyelids that Tell You When You Need to Sleep, to friends and family, love and loneliness, light and darkness, Leah Dieterich sets out to acknowledge them all.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
You Are Not Alone : To Write Love on Her Arms
third anniversary, #66 in explore! (80th item in explore, thank yoou, originally uploaded by ashley rose,.
From To Write Love On Her Arms:
To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.
VISION:
The vision is that we actually believe these things...
You were created to love and be loved. You were meant to live life in relationship with other people, to know and be known. You need to know that your story is important and that you're part of a bigger story. You need to know that your life matters.
~*~
You are not alone.
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Triple Shot of Kind : DIY Peeptastic Easter Crafts!
Bunny Bunting
by Made
Printable Peeps Topper
by eighteen 25
Peeps Shirt
by All the Small Things
We Love Our Sponsors : The Charm Lady
In Lori's words :
I'm a newly single mother of three now following my heart and doing what I love. I've finally learned to trust my intuition -- that little voice inside is never wrong. Push past the fear and bliss awaits. I love to create shiny, pretty things inspired by nature. Simple is beautiful. My pieces are budget-friendly, and I hope they make you happy. Wholesale & bulk pricing are offered on all items.
In our words :
Lori Degenstien goes by another name -- The Charm Lady. She makes vibrant & colorful necklaces, pendants, rings & magnets. Her work is cheerful & sassy, earthy & nostalgic.
We love Lori's work soooo much that we are giving away three of her gorgeous pendants on our Facebook fan page!!! Go here to see how you can win one of Lori's pendants!!
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Five Kind Etsy Finds : Write On! Make Your Point! :
:: 1. White lapicitos necklace by corazondegalleta :: 2. Gathering of Great Poets Letterpress Print by sycamorestreetpress :: 3. Letterpress Mini Notepad - Cyan Pencil by amyb13 :: 4. Tiny Twig Pencil by alliebeans :: 5. Pencil Blanket & Pink Eraser Pillow Set by dianehi ::
Kind Kindred : Connie : Dirty Footprints Studio
Welcome to the very first Kind Kindred post, a weekly series that will feature some of the most amazing, giving & kind bloggers, artists & crafters out there! Be it through art, crafts, acts or ideas - each post will focus on one of the many ways to Live Kindness. Amanda & I are so excited about this, we've been working on getting things lined up for the past several weeks & oh wow, it's been hard not sharing this with you all!!
Peace to you, in all you do.
*~*
~ sparkle ~, originally uploaded by LaundryGirlPhotog {{Heidi}}.
Listen, be kind
Eating dark chocolate with raspberries.
Taking a long, hot, bubble bath.
Daydreaming in a quiet corner in the back of the bookstore.
Shopping for art supplies.
Skipping in the park with your dog.
Writing in your journal before dawn.
Getting a pedicure with pink glittery nail polish.
These are just a few fabulous and flawless ways to be kind to yourself. I'm sure you can come up with a list of a hundred or so more. We all can. But when do we have the time? It's sinful that our lives have become so compact and crowded that the thought of performing one of these simple acts of self-kindness can escalate stress and feelings of unworthiness even.
I teach art in a K-8 public school, and my job has taught me time and time again that the most powerful act of kindness is when I simply stop what I am doing to listen. If it is a little one, I'll kneel down to be face-to-face and hear how excited they are about losing a tooth, or how confused they are that mommy and daddy no longer live together. Sometimes, especially with middle schoolers, listening has to take on it's own life -- as you attempt to decipher what it is they are actually trying to say as they hide their feelings and real thoughts behind "acting cool" in front of their peers.
Listening is the greatest form of kindness my friends. It doesn't cost a thing -- it doesn't need you to go somewhere or rearrange your schedule to fit it in. When the opportunity arises, you simply need to be present -- and boom -- kindness prevails.
But here's the vanilla icing on the kindness cupcake...the greatest act of self-kindness is simply listening as well.
There's a little voice inside us all that wants us to kneel down and be present. Sometimes, just like a middle schooler, this voice in our hearts requires us to be clever and alert -- to decipher the code it communicates with.
Sure chocolate, pedicures and brand new oil pastels can make a great kindness patch to any day...but listening to our hearts and souls can become a self-kindness practice that becomes a natural way of being.
Be kind. Listen.
 | Connie Hozvicka is passionate about art and creativity and loves inspiring others to dive deeper into their own Creative Juicy Life. She has a BA in both painting and art history, and is a licensed art educator with over 15 years of experience nurturing artists of all skill levels, ages and backgrounds. A painter at heart, Connie's artwork has been exhibited in galleries nationally, collected internationally and can be found for sale in her Dirty Footprints Etsy Shop. Connie shares her Creative Juicy Life on her blog DirtyFootprints-Studio.com, teaches art full-time in a public K-8 school, hosts the online workshop sensation Art Journal LOVE Letters, paints like a mad chica every second she can, is a dedicated Yogini, and lives a life of bliss in sunny Arizona with Hansel, the love-of-her-life, and their two furry lovelies: Nyla (the doggie) and Theo (the fat cat). |
recognize the good that is already around you
sorry for yourself or treat what has happened as a gift.
Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle
to keep you from growing. You get to choose....everything
that is happening is supposed to be happening.
-Wayne Dyer
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Friday's Lovelies!
Have you heard about our 2500th Fan Contest on Facebook?!? There will be 3 winners! Our 2500th fan, the person who invites that fan & one randomly chosen winner that makes a comment on the 2500th Fan Contest thread in the Discussions Tab! Go! I am huge sucker for romance so of course I'm lovin' Give That Man a Hand - a series highlighting Thoughtful gifts from the macho sex. For you photographers & photography lovers out there: Keep Calm & Snap On. Being a total foodie & 7 months pregnant, TasteSpotting is bliss. Embracing Abundance :: Breaking the Scarcity Mindset - fabulous blog post. I heart these Grid Paper Postcards. The trailer for Young @ Heart = awesome. I absolutely adore & will be using these GORGEOUS Free No Glue Gift Boxes! 
For all of us who need a nudge in that direction : Discover your passion in 5 days! Really digging this freebie download on Indie Fixx from Asja Boroš!! Speaking of Indie Fixx, go take a peek at their Flickr Gardening Group! Slow down & focus with The Mindful List They're also on Twitter @themindfulist!! Decorate your favorite tree with wishes & turn it into a wish tree!Have a sunny weekend, get dirty!
See all you lovelies Monday!
Tell Someone : You Are...
gorgeous.
hilarious.
strong.
graceful.
capable.
able.
wonderful.
sweet.
thoughtful.
the Best ever.
Never give up, look ahead, stay positive & do all you can
The Flower Fields - Ant view - Carlsbad, California, originally uploaded by Abby Lanes.
by Jim Rohn
Over the years I've been teaching kids about a simple but powerful concept - the ant philosophy. I think everybody should study ants. They have an amazing four-part philosophy, and here is the first part: ants never quit. That's a good philosophy. If they're headed somewhere and you try to stop them; they'll look for another way. They'll climb over, they'll climb under, they'll climb around. They keep looking for another way. What a neat philosophy, to never quit looking for a way to get where you're supposed to go.
Second, ants think winter all summer. That's an important perspective. You can't be so naive as to think summer will last forever. So ants are gathering in their winter food in the middle of summer.
An ancient story says, "Don't build your house on the sand in the summer." Why do we need that advice? Because it is important to think ahead. In the summer, you've got to think storm. You've got to think rocks as you enjoy the sand and sun.
The third part of the ant philosophy is that ants think summer all winter. That is so important. During the winter, ants remind themselves, "This won't last long; we'll soon be out of here." And the first warm day, the ants are out. If it turns cold again, they'll dive back down, but then they come out the first warm day. They can't wait to get out.
And here's the last part of the ant philosophy. How much will an ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All that he possibly can. What an incredible philosophy, the "all-that-you-possibly-can" philosophy.
Wow, what a great philosophy to have - the ant philosophy. Never give up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Giveaway Thursday with Inspiring Color!!
This week's Giveaway is from
Inspiring Color Tie Dye!
You have a chance to win one of their incredible handmade pieces
- your choice! Pick anything from their shop!
Isn't everything just gorgeous!?!?
Zach & Jill Matteson, a mother/son team, are Inspiring Color Tie Dye. They love the color & designs they can create with tie dye & hope you do too! Zach is an aspiring violinist & thier business was started to help him achieve his educational goals -- & be inspired in the process.
How Awesome!?!
Connect with Jill & Zach here:
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How to Enter:
COMMENTS CLOSED, WINNER TBA!
Just visit Inspiring Color Tie Dye & come back to comment with which piece you'd love to have if you win, whatever you wish - & answer this, what color affects you the most?
Don't forget your email address!
To make this a little easier for everyone you can copy, paste & fill-in-the-blanks:
Your favorite piece:
What color affects you the most:
Your Email address, so we can reach you if you win:
Contest ends Wednesday, March 31st at 8pm EST - winner will be chosen randomly & announced on Thursday, April 1st.
Bonus Entries:
If you do any of the following let us know by leaving a separate comment for each one you do. If you do any of the following already, let us know in an extra comment. Please, please make a separate comment for each of the bonus things that you do or your comment won't count. The separate comments help us to stay organized & makes choosing a winner so much easier...& it also ups your chances of winning! If you have any questions please e-mail us!
1. Follow our blog.
2. Follow Kind Over Matter on Twitter & Tweet about this giveaway.
3. Join our Flickr Pool.
4. Become our fan on Facebook.
5. Subscribe to our updates in your favorite reader or by email with feedburner there on the right & you get ONE extra comment.
6. Share a photo of a card drop that you've done & make TWO extra comments.
7. Buy something from Inspiring Color Tie Dye & get THREE extra comments!
Good Luck everyone!
hooray for our latest winner!!!
Congratulations to Paul & Kate!! Hooray! One of Kylie's lovely necklaces will be making its way to you very soon!
Thank you soooo much Kylie, you are amazing!!!
Good luck to everyone this week!! ♥
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Triple Shot of Kind : Mini Bunting Love! :
Mini Bunting
by Chez Larsson
Mini Bunting Birthday Card
by How About Orange
Japanese Washi Tape Mini Bunting
by The Red Thread
create positive change
create positive change, originally uploaded by cozyblueliz.
You can download these sweet cards here.
Liz says:
I often make these sweet little collections when we're hanging out at the playground, hoping that someone will enjoy finding them... this time I added the card. Perfect!
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Feel Good Shop of the Day : 2010love
So while taking an early afternoon stroll through my absolute favorite blogs, I found this on Operation NICE!
Melissa shared with us this amazing project -- 2010love, the brainchild of the Handshoe Design Collaborative -- Leslie Handshoe Suter and Tiffany Handshoe Bachman. Let me tell you, I want to go up to these two ladies & just give them the biggest hug. Everything about 2010love is INCREDIBLE.
Wait, what is 2010love, you ask?
2010love is a symbol created to inspire people to make a positive change in their own lives and the lives of others, starting now.
From the 2010love site:
We challenge you to decide what you love and love it in a big way by harnessing its power to make positive change. Embrace philanthropy. Volunteer. If you’re a leader, lead. If you have a gift, share it. Whatever you have to give, make the decision, then take action in 2010: Love what matters.
You can order the 2010love shirt through their Etsy shop, & can choose from regular cut, ladies cut, toddler sizes & infant sizes. Each tee shirt is 100% organic cotton!
TEN percent of the proceeds are donated to Slow Food USA, an organization that envisions a world in which all people can eat food that is good for them, good for the people who grow it and good for the planet.
Maybe.... maybe I just ordered one. Eeeeeeeeee, I can't wait for it to come home to me!!!
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Guerilla Gardening : How to Make Seed Bombs!
Do you wish to make the world more beautiful? Do you live by or pass a barren lot everyday? A tree in the sidewalk with no company surrounding it? Well, toss a seed bomb or two & watch the dull, lifeless space become green & vibrant!
Here are a few different recipes I found on
How To Make Seed Bombs:
Seed Bombs : A Guide to Their Various Forms & Functions
Real Green World : A 2.5 Minute How-To Video
L.A. Times : How to Make Seed Bombs
eHow : How to Create Seed Bombs
If you aren't up to making your own seed bombs, you can buy them or a ready-made kit at these Etsy Shops, VisuaLingual or Urban Harvest.
Pimp Your Pavement is a project that launched March 16, 2010 from GuerrillaGardening.org to make the most of our streets. Check out their blog & join their Facebook Page! Pimp Your Pavement!
Check out our previous posts on Guerilla Gardening:
How to Make Moss Graffiti
Converting Flyerboxes to Planterboxes
Bombs Away!
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how good you are
you don't need to look to someone else to tell you how good you are., originally uploaded by .neha..
