As Co-Owner of It's Alive Web & Marketing, I spend most of my time on the computer working on digital communications. In my "spare" time I create gifts and all things beautiful. I believe in the power of creativity and artistic expression.

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Lezette Designs

Deadly cheerful flower arrangement.

One of four flower arrangements I created from a $10 bouquet purchased at Trader Joes.

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February 19, 2012

Ready to give - An Art Volunteer Experience

I’ve just got back from the Art & creativity for Healing Volunteer Orientation and it was wonderful.

The Founder/Director, Laurie Zagon was sweet, informative and inspiring. It was pleasantly surprising to see 20 or so potential volunteers attend and sit through a very polished presentation of what the organization is and what volunteer opportunities are available.

It’s based out of Laguna Niguel and you can find info about them here (www.art4healing.org).

Their mission is to facilitate Art for Healing workshops for children and adults suffering from abuse, illness, grief or stress on-site, and at hospitals and non-profit facilities.

Since I love creative expression and spend my time creating, inspiring and facilitating arts & crafts this opportunity seems right up my alley.

I’ve decided I want to become a member of their Hearts for Healing Women’s Guild and am hoping to start this month, if not in February. Hopefully I will be able to volunteer as one of their Workshop Assistants and participate with the local community.

I’m looking forward to what I can give and what they can teach me. I’m sure this experience will only add to my continued goal of facilitating creativity. I’ll write more posts about my volunteering as I progress with the program.

Below are the two painting exercises I got to create from orientation which included a mini-workshop as a taste of the workshops they provide.

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January 8, 2012

Late night sketching calms my nerves.

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January 5, 2012

Craft Supplies in Strange Places

I’m always on a lookout for affordable craft/art supplies. I always encourage, recycling, garage sales and the dollar store before shopping at the major retail suppliers.

However, recently Marshall’s has had their hands on an amazing selection of craft and art supplies. They have “name brand” items such as Martha Stewart Crafts.

So the next time your shopping at Marshalls check their stationary section for great crafting bargains.

Oh, and don’t forget to check their baking section. For some reason the employees think all things that sparkle go on cupcakes. =) It’s Glitter Marshalls, not sprinkles! =)

Lezette Designs, Marshalls Craft Supplies