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 When Kai was a baby, he liked to watch a clip from the movie, “Chariots of Fire”, with the team running on the beach at the end of the movie. He couldn’t even talk yet, but he would consistently make the sign for “dog” with his hands when the clip began. At first, Tony and I didn’t know why, but finally realized that there was, indeed, a dog in the background at the end of the clip. We were delighted by his observation and affinity for the scene, and enjoyed our own re-enactments of the scene as Kai learned to walk on Hawaii’s wonderful beaches. (Cue “Chariots of Fire” musical theme here…)
So it was a stroke of genius that my husband recently thought to record bits of the film once again, for the two of them to enjoy watching as a special treat during their “boys’ weekends” while I’ve been traveling on the Creating Time tour. Kai, now age four, has told me all about the movie (“a chariot is really a cart, and it’s not really on fire…it’s just a symbol”) and seems to have especially connected with the story of Eric Liddell, who runs from faith in his heart. Many of you know that Kai has a metabolic disorder that affects his bone structure and growth, and with his physical differences, he probably will not grow up to be an athlete in the traditional sense. When Kai thoughtfully explained to me that when he can’t run fast with his legs, he can run with his heart, it broke my own heart but I loved that he is already learning that his heart can do whatever his body may not be able to do.
What about you? Is there something that you think you can’t do? What happens if you let your heart step in…
“I don’t have training to paint realistic landscapes…but I can paint from my heart.”
“I don’t have the money to invest in a fancy website…but I can write from my heart on a free blog.”
“I don’t have the time and energy to decorate my space…but I can add a little heart to just one corner for now.”
Love, passion, and heart are great antidotes to “can’t”. For example, in Creating Time I addressed the catchall excuse of “not having time”. We usually have much more time than we think however, when we can sidestep our general attitude of lack and exasperation. The key is that we have to create time, and one great way is through our choices. We have even more when we let inner passion, rather than outer expectations, dictate our choices.
When we let a little heart in, we can ride in our own chariot of fire, fueled by our deep desires, with the sands of time between our toes and the oceans of hope constantly creating new worlds at our side.
On a personal note, now with the bulk of the current book tour finally coming to a close, I want to thank the entire community for the heart that you all contributed to the Creating Time book launch. From participating in The Creating Time Mega Event, to chiming in with comments on Facebook, to coming out to meet me in person, spreading the words amongst your friends, and helping Creating Time reach #1 in multiple Amazon categories when it launched in the US and Canada…it’s clear that this book launch was deeply supported by the love of the Artella Land community and my heart is immensely grateful.
For those short on time, to simplify this week's Artellagram, here are some "quick links" to the highlights in this edition. You can simply follow the links that you're interested in and go directly to that section.
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1. NEW! Two Free Teleclasses This Month! Now that I’ve finished the majority of the Creating Time book tour, I’m excited to be presenting two virtual events this month, where we can all gather in the comfort of our own homes. Technology is so amazing to support us in communing together by phone, and the only travel required is traveling from comfy chair to comfy sofa. :-)
Here are two free classes coming up in the next couple of weeks
The ARTsignment™ Island Adventure:
Your Creative Getaway to Intuitive Paradise
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
8:00pm ET (7:00pm Central, 6:00pm Mountain, 5:00pm Pacific)
You may have heard me or our ACT Graduates talk about ARTsignments™, or you might have read about them in Creating Time. Here’s your chance to instant experience the magic of ARTsignments™ first-hand, in a free, invigorating live teleclass! ARTsignments™ are innovative, creative exercises that act as powerful getaways from logical, linear thinking, taking us to new solutions, ideas, and awarenesses through the power of creativity. Join me and several Certified ARTbundance™ Coaches and Practitioners under the beach umbrella for an amazing adventure to your intuition! You can get details and sign up here!
The ABCs to Creative Goals
Playing with Blissful Building Blocks of Actions, Beliefs, and Choices
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
8:00pm ET (7:00pm Central, 6:00pm Mountain, 5:00pm Pacific)
If you’re feeling stuck or wondering why your goal isn’t moving forward the way you’d like, it might be because you’re missing a building block or two in your foundation. In this new class from Artella’s Business Bohemia series, I’ll unveil an exciting new invention to promote new forward movement in your creative goals as you literally play with blocks to build a blissful foundation for your business, project or goal. You can get details and sign up here!
 2. NEW! Summer 2012 ACT Applications Now Available! The ARTbundance Certification Training Program (ACT) is a comprehensive training program that offers training, certification, and turn-key business building opportunities for using the ARTbundance™ approach of self-discovery through creativity in professional venues such as creativity coaching, teaching workshops, public speaking, and creating online environments. The Summer 2012 session begins July 9. Applications are due June 29, including requests for financial assistance through our scholarship programs. You can get more information and request your application here.
3. NEW! Spots Opening in July for Mapping and Mentoring with Marney Mapping and Mentoring with Marney is my intimate, completely personal mentoring program for building authentic businesses and achieving creative dreams. Our second three-month cycle is drawing to a close, and a few spots will open for the next three-month cycle, which begins July 16. The application process includes a written application due by July 6, followed by a one-on-one telephone interview with me. You can get more info and request your application here.
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Writing about cocktail umbrellas in the description of the ARTsignment™ Island Adventure class reminded me of one of my favorite projects featured in the Artella eBook, "Paper Doll ABCs", which presents a different paper doll technique for each letter of the alphabet. The technique for the letter "U" is "umbrellas", and features little cocktail umbrellas as three-dimensional skirts for paper dolls.
You can "dress" paper dolls in these funky flare skirts, and they become great table decorations or even be fun inclusions in an altered book or journal. They also can be handy tools for inspiration and productivity. For example, collage images on the umbrella that symbolize the things that shelter you from the stormy days. Or try writing your goals on the open umbrellas, as a fun way to keep your goals and intentions on display.
To create these little umbrella-skirts:
- Cut out the paper doll's upper body, including arms. Cut the paper doll off at the waist, where the skirt would go.
- Take the cocktail umbrella and make a small slit in its top, using and X-Acto knife. Some umbrellas have a Styrofoam top, and others have a wooden top, but the X-Action knife will work to make a slit in either
- Slide the bottom of the doll's bodice through the slit.
- If the bottom of the umbrella is pointed, cut it so that it has a blunt end.
- Insert the umbrella into a hole of a bottom to stand the doll up.
 This project is excerpted from Paper Doll ABCs: Paper Doll Ideas, Inventions, and Techniques for Artists.
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This new section introduces you to a specific item that you might like to take a look at, based on your personal interests and preferences, along with a special 3 day only coupon code, only for readers of Artellagram, for 35% off what the featured item currently sells for on the Artella site.
Since the Creativity Tip in this issues features little umbrellas, I thought it would be fun to introduce the following product as The Storefront Spotlight for this issue is...
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If the list of your interests, skills, and talents seems like a mile long, and it looks all-too-impossible to combine them into any one endeavor for work or play, this recording will open new doors...and, well, umbrellas! :-)
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Artella’s Member Ship Creativity Cruise is an ongoing adventure of information and inspiration, all hand-selected to be about your favorite creative topics. Each and every month, you get a huge overflowing gift basket of inspiring goodies in your Cruise Cabin. You can read about all the different Cruise Cabins here.
NEW! Free Previews! To help you get to know more about the goodies in the Artella Member Ship Cabins, here in the Cruise Corner, we’ll offer a free download preview of one of the dozens of goodies included in this month’s goodies!
 Free Self-Discovery Preview of the Month: Each month, Art Journaling Members receive a “PicturePrompt” workbook which combines writing and art in an introspective process. This month’s booklet, created by Leslie Dupont and featuring art by Marguerite Bryant, presents creative prompts to capture instances of unexpected beauty. Download your free preview from the workbook, here!
Go here to learn more and come aboard the Artella Member Ship!
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Sue Ann Hillyer
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For today’s In The Studio interview, I’m delighted to present Sue Ann Hillyer, whom I had the pleasure of meeting in person when I was visiting San Francisco on the Creating Time book tour in April. One of the highlights of the weekend was watching Sue Ann dance with Kai and our young friend, Hope, in the aisles of The New Living Expo! :-)
Sue Ann truly does share from her heart, so I knew she would be the perfect ARTbundance™ Coach to feature in tandem with the theme of the article in this Artellagram.
I know you will enjoy getting to know Sue Ann!
Artella: What led you to become a Certified ARTbundance™ Coach?
Sue Ann: I have been studying creativity for most of my life and have taken other trainings and workshops. One day I got an email from someone who sent me a link to Marney’s website and a free call Marney was doing. She thought that I would enjoy her story and what she was doing in the world, and thought her work matched up with mine. I listened to the call and I was hooked and I signed up for the first training!
Artella: How has your ARTbundance™ training influenced your work?
Sue Ann: For one thing, it keeps my awareness up around my own creativity. . I have always believed that art is the way to self discovery; in fact the tag line for my business is “Explore, Discover, Create!” ACT has given me tools to work in my own life, as well as others. I often refer back to the training manual and find myself suggesting an ARTsignment™ to someone who may be struggling with something. When working with a client I find that the ARTsignments™ help deepen their experience and allow for those “Ah-ha” moments.
You can read the rest of Sue Ann's interview, here
 Applications for the Summer 2012 session of ACT are being accepted through June 29. You can learn more about ACT and request an application here.
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For today’s Quotz crystal, I selected another one of the beautiful ~TimeFlash~ Cards. These cards, designed by one of Artella’s designers, Annette Phillips, feature our favorite takeaway quote from The Creating Time Mega Event. You can get the whole set of ~TimeFlash~ Cards here.
Share it all from your heart,
 Marney
Artella Founder, Mango Lover, Hula Dancer
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