Joanne's Blog

Thank You Thursday!

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Hi Everyone,

A month ago none of us had the slightest idea that our world was about to change. Or that this unprecedented situation would require us to give up something we have always taken for granted–our freedom to come and go where and when we wished. Many of us–.

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Calling All Card Crafters!

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Hi Everyone,

Although I’ve been designing greeting cards for almost three decades, it’s still a thrill to discover my work in retail stores. I was touched when my friend Judy Appleton found some of my greeting cards at a new store in Orlando, and shared them on my Facebook page.

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Collaborative Care-Mojis

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Hi Everyone,

A big THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to leave a comment with their top choice of collection themes and prizes. The prize is a private art lesson, and the winner is Sandy Laipply! Congratulations, Sandy!

I look forward.

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#ZenspiredGiving on #GivingTuesday

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Hi Everyone,

In honor of the upcoming #GivingTuesday on Tuesday, November 28th, I am inviting the entire Zenspirations® community to join me in making a difference in the world.

 

If you aren’t familiar with Giving.

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Heroes in Our Midst

Tuesday,October 31, 2017

Hey y’all –
It’s the last week of October, and since Joanne’s on a whirlwind East Coast tour, she asked me to do another guest blog post and share the Zenspirations® calendar page for November.
I know that I’ll use mine to record the things.

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It’s Always Something…

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

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.

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Heart Connections

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Hi Everyone,

I’m back from the National Stationery Show, and wanted to share a photo of the ‘Live in Color’ wall that was taken a couple of hours before the show ended.

It was great to have so many people help color the.

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Remembering with Love

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Hi Everyone,

I have a favor to ask– will you please help me bring comfort and hope to healing hearts? I’ve created a new coloring card, Remembering with Love, and I’d like to share it with as many people as possible. I’m asking you to download and print out several copies.

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Loving Letters & Caring Cards

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Hi Everyone,

Since April is National Card and Letter Writing Month, I want to devote this week’s blog to the wonderful and meaningful art of written correspondence. I started out my career as a greeting card designer, and of all the different products I design, greeting cards hold a special.

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A Journey of Discovery

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Hi Everyone,

For many years I have made a practice of looking for the blessing in every situation, especially difficult ones. This practice helps me stay grounded in gratitude, and when I am grounded in gratitude it is easier to reach out in love to everyone I encounter. And for.

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Cherished Memories

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Hi Everyone,

I need to start by saying THANK YOU to everyone who has taken the time to support — and share– my Kickstarter. Publishing When You Lose Someone You Love  is really important to me, so it means a great deal to have gotten such strong support at the.

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A Foundation built on Love

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Hi Everyone,

The older I get, the more I realize how truly blessed I am to have amazing parents who have always done their best to give me a solid foundation on which to grow. Father’s Day is this week, and I wanted to share a piece that I’ve been.

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