Christmas Spirit Award-What Does It Mean?

The Christmas Spirit Award...What Does It Mean? This is a very special award that was given to me by a very special lady, Mrs. Christmas herself...Sharon over at www.manamoon-studios.blogspot.com. If you have not come across her blog, you must visit this special woman. Sharon speaks from the heart, and what I try to strive for everyday in my life. I thank you my little friend for bestowing this this beautiful award to me...it's means a lot!

This award is just not about Christmas. Christmas should be in our hearts everyday of our lives, in everything we do, say and feel. Christmas isn't about how many presents are under the tree, what gift should I get this person, how much should I spend, going crazy at the stores, waiting in lines, stress of buying, wrapping, what to cook, what to wear to this party and that party, etc...The Spirit of Christmas is about LOVE! Love this world desperately needs from each and everyone of us! The Spirit of Christmas is about GIVING. Not gifts...Giving of ourselves, helping one another get through the bad and good times! The Spirit of Christmas is about Truth. Truth in ourselves, our beliefs, whatever they are! The Spirit of Christmas is about LIVING! Living a life that encompasses Compassion. Compassion for every human being, animal, nature and our earth.

Just think how this world would be if we had the Spirit of Christmas in our hearts EVERYDAY OF OUR LIVES!

May we all strive to live everyday of our lives with the Spirit of Christmas in our hearts!

As the King himself said "Oh Why Can't Everyday Be Like Christmas."

Cheers!

AEDM - BOOKS, BOOKS & MORE BOOKS

Ok, instead of posting a piece of Art today, I have chosen the following Books to Post here. These books are all wonderful and you can never have too many books, especially ART BOOKS! So if you find yourself browsing on the Internet on Black Friday, or hoping around the books stores on foot, here are some suggestions for you. I have found all of these books to be truly inspirational and helpful in my creative process. Some of these books are full of techniques, supplies, etc., and some are just meant to kick back with a fine wine and get inspired!

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and survive BLACK FRIDAY. I know I will be locked away in my studio creating new treasurers and working on my Holiday Orders....Yipppeesss or Yikeeeesss ....there is just not enough time..where does the time gooooooooooo....out the window! However, while the time escaping or going into a time warp.... I will be blasting "Pink Floyd" in the Studio as I work on a Custom Collage Painting.... Let the PAINT FLY...right out the window!

Take a peek at these books...I know you will love them and enjoy them as much as I have!

Lynn Perrella...She never disappoints. I believe this is her 3rd Book. She has also written books for Stampington & Company... Great Artist! I love her assemblages!

Rice Freeman-Zachery (Rice also writes for various Stampington & Company's Publications, such as "Somerset Studio" and "Art Doll Quarterly." This is great book to read with that fine wine I was talking about.

Kelly Rae Roberts ...What a Great First Book... Kelly did a fantastic JOB on this book! I love it!
This is another great book to sit back and have a cup of tea, coffee, beer or wine!
Karen Michel...this book is filled with numerous techniques. I especially love Karen's techinique on gel transfers!

Traci Bautista makes painting paper towels fun! I also got her DVD Workshop...Brilliant I say!

Enjoy your shopping!

Cheers!