Friday, June 12, 2015

Breathe, when you don't know what else to do, Breathe

Breathe..
A Handmade Beaded Cloth and Clay Folk Art Doll with Poem by Jeanne Fry Art
when you have tried everything and you don't know what else to do...
Breathe

when you are exasperated and your Spirit is weary...
Breathe

when every ounce of your body is filled with fear....
Breathe

when anger is rushing through you
Breathe

when sadness overcomes you and the tears seem like they will never stop
Breathe

when you are anxious for movement within the stagnant
Breathe

when you are indecisive
when you are contemplative
when you question yourself
Breathe

For this moment shall pass
And the next moment will be different
Allow things to be simple
In that the only thing that matters
Is our Hearbeat and the Breath.
One day, one hour, one minute, one moment at a time
Until you are breathing in
Happiness.

"Breathe", a Handmade Cloth and Clay Folk Art Doll was created to accompany my poem. She serves as a reminder to honor each moment.
She is listed in my Indiemade Shop here

A Miniature Beaded Folk Art Doll named Aster - a perfect Wedding Gift for a New Bride

June is known for weddings, and while my artwork does not necessarily focus on weddings, I definitely create symbolic art that often focuses on Love and creating the world we wish to live in. Recently while I was in the process of creating some miniature folk art dolls, my Wisdom Keepers, the word "Aster" popped into my head. When researching the Aster flower, I learned that it is symbolic for luck in love. I knew then that this particular little Wisdom Keeper would be a perfect wedding gift for a new bride, symbolic for luck in love. 

Aster a Handmade Beaded Miniature Folk Art Doll for Luck in Love

She carries a sweet energy, optimistic and happy, and also can reflect the giving of something "blue", as those colors run throughout her beadwork and fabric. 
She comes with a small art doll tag that tells of her symbolism and is placed inside a white and silver organza gift bag before she is wrapped.

Handmade Beaded Folk Art Doll Wedding Gift for Bride

Aster, the Miniature Beaded Folk Art Doll, is listed in my Etsy shop here






A Secret Friend on a Woman's Spiritual Journey - Empowering Folk Art Doll

When we make a decision to change things in our lives, it requires us to change the rules....one of those rules usually focuses on what we will and won't accept from the people around us. These rules are for our own highest good, not meant to hurt others, but are to respect ourselves enough to surround our spirit with healthy relationships. 
I will promise you one thing.....this will make some of those people angry. People don't like it when you change the rules. Some will accept the changes with grace, respecting you for respecting yourself. Others will resist and be confrontational, upset  that you have changed things. While they once knew what they could expect from you, now they will feel like you've thrown them a curve ball. Those unhealthy relationships will dissipate, for now they can't manipulate you. 
If we had a lot of unhealthy relationships, this period of change can sometimes feel a little lonely. 

A Secret Friend - A Handmade Purple Miniature Folk Art Doll by Jeanne Fry
While those unhealthy relationships get weeded out, waiting to be filled with new healthy supportive friends, we may even second guess our new rules. But I have found that when we are prepared for this moment in time, knowing that we are in the midst of recreating the life we desire, my patience will smooth those emotional waters and calm my soul. 
I created this wee little Wisdom Keeper, "A Secret Friend", to be a comforting reminder during transitions. Her presence meant to be a reassurance that the changes you make in your life, changes for your highest good, are as valuable as gold.
A Woman's Empowerment Handmade Purple Miniature Folk Art Doll
She has SOLD.
While she was an original creation, please contact me if you would like me to make a similar one for you.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

The Story of Khloe the Seahorse Keeper - a Beaded Mermaid Folk Art Doll

When Khloe was born she was appointed a very special job by the Mermaid Council. She was chosen to be a Seahorse Keeper, which is a very esteemed and sacred duty. The seahorses are regarded highly by the Mer People, as magical beings of peace and love. Because of their small and delicate nature, a group of Mermaids are assigned to watch over them, as Keepers, a nanny of sorts. The Seahorse Keepers form a loving bond, watching over the seahorses throughout their life, protecting and keeping them out of harm's way. 

Khloe is one of the favorite Keepers, loved by ALL of the seahorses, for she has such a sweet and compassionate soul. When she speaks her voice sounds like a bird song, and she carries a sense of light with her wherever she goes. You will never see Khloe without a few of the seahorses holding on to her tail, traveling along with her throughout the day like little hitchhikers. 

Khloe takes her job seriously, and those who know her know that the Seahorse clan comes first in her life. And all the young Mer Men she dates are quickly told that if they are going to fall in love with her that they must love and respect the Seahorse family as well.


The Khloe Mermaid Art Doll is listed in my Indiemade shop here


Monday, June 1, 2015

Radiance - A Handmade Miniature Beaded Folk Art Doll

"Radiance" is a handmade miniature beaded Folk Art Doll, created to portray the beauty we carry within our spirit. So much healing needs to be done in this world - the healing of Mother Earth and the healing of our own human souls, which can seem overwhelming on any given day. Often people ask what difference one person can make when the problems are so vast. 


When we let our own brilliant spirit shine, creating goodness and compassion, it inspires others to do the same. 


"Radiance" was created to be a reminder that even when things seem bleak, or problems seem insurmountable, to stay true to your course with love and patience.

"Radiance" is available in my Indiemade shop here

Be You - Be Bold - Be Free - Miniature Women's Empowerment Art Doll

When we reach that point in our lives when we don't care that the purple polka dots don't match the green stripes, and our choices are made by what feels good to our spirit, the sense of freedom is delicious. That is the time when we are living for ourselves, and not compromising to fit into the box that someone else has structured. 

Celebrating our own Uniqueness is one of the most important things we can do for our souls. No one wants to end up on their front porch when they're 80 and be resentful that they didn't live their lives on their own terms. And trust me, those years begin to fly by.

When we were younger we felt that "people pleasing" and being "likeable" was an attribute, only to find out later in life that it usually ends up being detrimental to our very Self.
But, being Unique....now that is an admirable, healthy, and imperative quality.
So...Be You, Be Bold, and by all means....Be Free.

This miniature Folk Art Doll was created to be a reminder of how important You are. Each stitch done by hand, infused with empowering and loving thoughts. 
She is listed in my Indiemade shop here

Friday, May 22, 2015

Happy Thoughts - Beaded Folk Art Doll

Whenever you need to shake the blues or chase away the fears, "Happy Thoughts" brings a ray of sunshine to your spirit and helps to calm the soul. Sometimes we need that little reminder that we aren't alone in this big world. Our minds can get hyper focused on our fears, and soon those negative thoughts can run rampant. Left unchecked our fears can distract us so much that we miss the little miracles that surround us. 

"Happy Thoughts" was created as a simple little boost of positive energy, a wee cheerleader of sorts, reminding us we are loved, we are supported, and we can achieve our dreams.
Everything about this little one just brings a smile to the face.
She is a wonderful spirit doll to carry with you, keep in your tote bag, on your desk, in your car, or near your bedside as a reminder that Everything will be Okay. 

You can learn more about her in my Etsy shop here

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