Joanne's Blog

Sakura Fanatic

Hi Everyone,

I’ve been invited to be the featured artist on Sakura of America’s Instagram account during the week of November 14 – 18, and am trying to decide what to post. The problem certainly isn’t a lack of options– I create almost all of my art with Sakura’s awesome supplies, so over.

Birthday Blessings

Hi Everyone,

I feel SO loved! The truly meaningful messages and beautiful art you shared really made my birthday extra-special this year. THANK YOU!!!

If you would like to see some of the gorgeous cards I received, most of them can be found in.

Legacy

Hi Everyone,

I was blessed to have been married to an incredible man for 29 years; this past Friday would have been his 59th birthday. I miss him terribly, but try to see each October 21st as an opportunity to celebrate his life, honor his legacy, and remember him and the.

Complete Guide to Bible Journaling

Hi Everyone,

I am delighted to report that I am almost done with the manuscript and visuals for my next book, Complete Guide to Bible Journaling: Creative Techniques to Express Your Faith. My friend and co-author, Regina Yoder, and I have been diligently working on the book for the past few.

Compassion, Connection and Community.

Hi Everyone,

I’ve spent most of my career in the greeting card industry, but I didn’t learn first hand about the impact a card can have until after my husband died. I received hundreds of sympathy cards that first month… very few of which I remember. But one friend sent.

The Waiting Game

Hi Everyone,

Like most of my fellow Floridians, I have spent the past couple of days preparing for Hurricane Matthew.

The last time we had a major hurricane, in 2004, we were without phones for three days, and without power for five days..

Think Pink!

Hi Everyone,

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and for the past three years I’ve posted cards from the Zenspirations® ‘Pink Ribbon’ collection for ‘color & creativity enthusiasts’ to share with those they love. I’m thinking about creating some new art this year, to give encouragement, hope and support to cancer patients and their.

Tools to Stay Zenspired

Hi Everyone,

For the past two and a half years, since I started the Zenspirations® blog, I’ve been signing my posts ‘Stay Zenspired’. To me, staying ‘Zenspired’ means that I am actively focused on being grounded in gratitude, reaching out to others in kindness, staying open to possibility, and trying to.

It’s Always Something…

Hi Everyone,

What a week! My scan computer crashed, which sadly resulted in the loss of the scans for the Bible Journaling book I’m co-authoring with my friend Regina Yoder. Some of the designs I can just rescan… but many of the images were step-by-step tutorials, where I draw and scan.

Sharing Zenspirations® Stencil Techniques!

Hi Everyone,

My next book, Complete Guide to Bible Journaling: Creative Techniques to Express Your Faith is due in less than a month, and my co-author Regina Yoder and I have a LOT to do if we are going to make the deadline! I spent most of this week working on.