Welcome to my world! I'm so glad you are here! If you were actually dropping by my house I would give you a big hug, because that's what my family does, we hug, a LOT!!! You can never have too many hugs! (I'm from a BIG family, there are seven brothers & sisters, so when we arrive at Granny & Papa Coonie's house it takes a good half hour to hug everybody!!! Ha ha!)
I'm afraid it's a little overwhelming for people when they visit the first time. Much like starting a blog is a little overwhelming for me!!! Computers aren't really my forte, but I l LOVE arts & crafts and I really enjoy sharing that love with my friends. (And in my family, once you visit you are a friend for life, visit a few more times, and learn how to give a proper hug, and you are considered family! Ha ha!)
Over the years I have enjoyed many fine arts & crafts, such as watercolor painting, stained glass, silversmithing, (I was an apprentice for Allen Stuck), beaded jewelry, photography, textile & fiber arts, pottery (I was terrible at pottery), calligraphy & card making. I am passionate about card making! I think what I love the most is that it is instant gratification! In just a short time you've created a little work of art and when you share that with your family & friends it brings them so much joy!
I'll be sharing some of my favorite cards with you and lots of tips so you can recreate the ones you like. I'll let you know when I am having workshops and stamp camps, that way, if you live in the Southern Illinois area, you can join us for a couple of hours of fun & stamping! I'll also be introducing you to other artists whose work I love!
Of course, you will hear stories of my family, too. I promise to TRY to not go on and on about how wonderful they are, but it will be hard, because they ARE wonderful. I apologize in advance for my outrageous bragging! Seriously though, my kids are amazing and I have the cutest grandson in the whole wide world. (Doesn't every Grandma think their grandchild is the greatest? That's exactly how it should be, and you know what, all of us are right!)
Thanks for visiting, I hope to see you again soon. Sending wishes that your life is filled with...
Peace, Love & Joy,
Joyce
Oh my goodness! Your blog name is absolutely perfect! I love it! I'm so proud of you for taking this first step into the blog world! I will be adding your to my bookmarks and checking everyday!
ReplyDeleteYour very proud Upline, Carol Payne
Hi Carol,
DeleteThank you so much!!! I'm glad you like the name of my blog. I kept waiting to start a blog because I couldn't think of a good name. Then I found out that Jolene's boyfriend, Toby, will ask her, "How is Peace, Love & Joyce" doing today?" (Since I always sign notes with Peace, Love & Joy.) When she told me that, it occurred to me that this would be the perfect name! I'm so glad you agree and that you are proud of me!!! I just wish I was more computer savvy because I would love to have all the bells & whistles I see on other blogs. I worked on my next post FOREVER, well at least several hours, trying to figure out how to add photos of the project and links to Stampin' Up! products on my DBWS/Demonstrator Business Web Site. Next time we are together you'll have to show me a few tricks!
Peace, Love & Joy,
Joyce
Yay!! welcome to blog world. I have you on my "favorites bar" so I can easily click on anytime. I love that you'll be telling Mileur family stories! I love you, Sis!
ReplyDeleteHi Anne,
DeleteThanks Anne for placing me on your "Favorites Bar". I love you, too!
Peace, Love & Joy,
Joyce
I love it.. Just be careful what you post about me... LOL
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I wonder if I have any funny stories about you. Since you are "Anonymous" I'm not sure if you will be appearing in my stories or not. (I'm sorry if I ever write anything about you that is embarrassing.)
DeletePeace, Love & Joy,
Joyce