SCS Designs Co. – Handcrafted Art & Creative Journey
"Learning to Trust the Creative Process: A Self-Taught Artist's Perspective"
Author: Samantha Spencer
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Closer to the garden I’ve been dreaming about – and this is the most crucial part of being consistent and patient. My initial progress was slowed as I prepared for and then had surgery – but my family split a few tasks over the last week so that I had something to bring me outside. …
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Progress of the front yard garden and reflections during a season of healing.
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There’s something about snow in Texas that regularly draws out the panic shoppers, lookie-loos for snow, and the inner NASCAR driver… but here, I’m approaching it with a little more wonder this year. In the Spencer household, my snow days started a little earlier than the actual weather. The pressure from the moving weather systems,…
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This year feels like a “beginning” season for me — art, writing, faith, and even the slow work of building a little retreat space at home through gardening and sustainability. I don’t have a perfect plan, and I’m not trying to force one. I’m simply choosing to begin again, take small steps, and trust God…
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Gratitude can be found in every season of life.
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How do you find quiet in your day? Quiet moments can shape our whole day. In this post, I reflect on how I’m building quiet into my mornings, however it fits best each day.
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Instead of filling all silent moments, take time to pause and listen.
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Reflections on three “daily doodle” creations and using them as spiritual practice
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What a day to capture for a “day in the life” post! Some Mondays are quiet and predictable – this was not one of those Mondays. The biggest news: Aspen just finished her training and started her insulin pump today! I’m practically bouncing with excitement for her. This is such a huge step in managing…
