Thursday, April 16, 2009

*J* is for *Joy* and *Journey*

When I wrote this title...*J* is for *Joy* and *Journey*....the thought came to me....ahhhh Joy Journeys....where can that thought lead you to???? Take a Joy Journey...either in your backyard...your favorite garden ...the beach....in your imagination.....anyway you go on a joy journey will lead back to your soul...for these are the things that make you...well, YOU! Your joys may be the same as someone elses, but, your experience to them is unique to you and how you feel it.....am I rambling here???..I dunno... For instance...I get great Joy in creating .....either mixed media or these wee faeries....believe it or not, they have actually helped me thru some tough times.... creating sends me on quite a joy journey...
While creating this faerie, I was on the phone with Marcie (http://www.the-rustic-victorian.blogspot.com/)) and I was dyeing the laces ... I did not bother to put on gloves for the process and told her.."Oh wow!! I have purple hands!"!...Purple Hands equals Joy in my book!!! why? Because I am creating!!! who cares if I have to go around with purple hands for a few days....not me!!!!
Here 's an idea.......create a Joy Journal...kinda like a Gratitude Journal...only write down the things that really make your heart smile......... ummmm purple hands?


or...... bubbles on the beach!!!!.... do you see the hearts?? Heart bubbles...yippeeeee!!!!

I love the quote...."The Journey of a thousand miles begins with one step"




these steps remind me of the song..."Stairway to Heaven"...or The Wizard of OZ...The yellow brick road......





but, like Dorothy says......"There is no place like Home"......yuppers, after any journey I take, I do long for getting Home....snuggling up in my purple chair with my wee doggie in my lap....a cuppa tea (or a glass of wine!) and a great magazine.....hey...that is another journey I am off on..a dreamy one!




Heart Hugs,
Coleen


16 comments:

  1. Great post! I love the picture of the little fairy holding the "soul journal". It's cute!!!

    I've been thinking of starting a journal to draw & write in...maybe I will...

    Thanks!

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  2. That is the most precious doll ever! You do such good work and your words echo your heart! Great post - and I love the "purple hands" :-)

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  3. AWwww~ She is such a sweet faery! I love that you didn't mind the purple hands. I am the same way....I can have pink paint on my pants and chocolate ice cream on my chin and as long as I am creating, its bliss!
    Blessings~LillySue

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  4. Hi Coleen-
    I love your little fairyes, and all the wonderfull embellisment you put on them.
    So beautifull, I too can go for a joy journey when creating my dolls.

    XO Dorthe

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  5. Your such a good friend Queenie. I love sharing your joy in your journey. The next bit of sand I get to I will write your name in it too. The stairs are a journey in themselves,,,just getting to the top!!! Love this post and all your creations. I am looking forward to the mail today,,the "N" should arrive.
    Poof!
    Marcie

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  6. Coleen,

    I discovered you through 'The Rustic Victorian' blog and I am so glad that I visited your blog! I love it! I will definately be back to visit again:)

    Blessings,

    Kim
    The Victorian Parlor

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  7. Coleen,
    Thank you for your prayers.


    Blessings,
    Barbara Jean

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  8. What a charming blog! Your doll is absolutely perfect!!! So sweet and I love your letter tags, beautiful work!! I have to go look again!!
    Margaret B

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  9. Hi Coleen!! I came over from the Painted Nest, and I must say...I love your work and your blog!!
    Every Monday I do a post on Joy for our Journey, and just love connecting with other joyful people!! I will definitely be back!! If I purchase from you could you send it directly to the person as a gift? Just curious.

    It's great to meet you!!
    Blessings and joy!!
    Becky

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  10. Hi Becky...great to meet you,too!!! and yes i can send it directly to the person you'd want to send a gift.

    Heart Hugs,
    Coleen

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  11. Marcie and Deborah sent me here and glad I did for your work is too lovely to miss.
    Hugs Annabelle

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  12. Thanks for visiting me at Delights of the Heart. Check Monday, I was going to write about Joy too. J is very good for Joy. Jumping for Joy!

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  13. Colleen, Ah...the fairies have definitely landed here at your blog! What lightness of spirit you have! I loved visiting today - my lst time here.
    I'll be back!
    Have fun looking for hearts in bubbles today!
    I'm looking for polka dots for A Year of Color!
    Enjoy the search! :-)
    Diane

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  14. Wow! Am I glad you visited me so that I could discover you! How did you find me? You are magic and your creations are so lovely. Please visit again! I am going to put you on my list because I need to see what you will be up to soon! Take care Coleen, Anita

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  15. Hi Anita, I think I found you thru In My Seapia Studio...I dunno if I spelled that correctly!! I tried to put you on my list, too, but blogger was goofing around...i will try again!

    Heart Hugs,
    Coleen

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  16. I love the "R" Deb at the painted nest ordered from you!

    When and where is Farm Chicks?
    Oh, maybe listed on your side bar. I'll check)

    Blessings,
    Barbara Jean

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