There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep yourself open and aware to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. ― Martha Graham

This is the first quote from Lesley Riley's 52 Pick Up to inspire me to do... not think about doing!!! Her selection of Nina Simone's Feeling Good was sooo- wonderful!

Week 2 just arrived so I am off to check it out! I love her work and if you need to be inspired, you should check this out!

Here is my Isabella, a Winter Angel, from my Whimzy Doll Series! I will be having a demo/workshop at Designer Yarn Boutique in Big Bear City on Wednesday, February 9th, from 11-2! Kits will be available to make his lovely pin doll as a gift to yourself or for someone special. Email me if you would like information on coming to this event at janetschultz@verizon.net!

I just came across this article from Expressions, january/february 2006, Top 5 New Year's Resolutions Crafter Style! See if you can identify with any of these five resolutions. Maybe even add them to your possibilities for 2013? Here is #1...

Lose Weight
Time to get rid of your unused art supplies. You may never find a use for some of the things you have. Just remember...one person's junk is another person's treasure! Trade, donate, sell...there will be more stuff!!!

Here is my next class at PTL in Big Bear Lake, CA called Celebrate! It will be February 9th and folks can make one in brights on the left or neutrals as the one on the right who is unfinished. Contact me at janetschultz@verizon.net and I will send you the flyer for specifics and registration.

Here's the last of my holiday sharing...some of my bathroom display with more of my dolls!

And here is my fireplace all decked out with antique and vintage things...all in whites, silvers, and golds! I have five dolls over 100 years old thanks to my other "sister" Molly who is president of Bebes of the Woods, a antique doll collector club here in Big Bear! My favorite and one most collectors want is my Jumeau, a French doll, on the right hand side looking at the tree. Molly has collected over 40+ years and is sharing her dolls with those of us who are just new collectors...you should see her collection! Each year I add new pieces...recently, it has been furniture to create little vignettes. You can also see my prized Santa Quilt piece, a gift a long time ago from my friend in Ohio, Sherry, who I worked with! Oh, how I love Christmas!

Well, now to my small living room/kitchen adjoining...Little space but lots packed in! This is my Santa tree-used to be real but with fireplace and small space, needed to do an artificial one. Guess I live with our "real" Blue Spruce that is decorated outside!

This tree just has Santas which I collect! Even the top is a brush star with Santa!

And then there are my favs...Joe Spencer Santa and Analee Mouse and other dolls! My Googly is a reproduction doll from my "sister", Heidi, and she is so lovely with her handmade, crocheted outfit-my antique doll club birthday present!

An of course, living in Big Bear Lake, surrounded by wildlife, I have my many "friends from the woods! A wood chipmunk and an owl are a few...the rest on up above on a bookshelf!