A million thank yous to everyone who created and supported the #wordsofcomfortandhope art journey.

This was a challenging project for so many reasons. The messages, memories and meaningful pieces created were beyond expectation. What a special and loving community this is!

It has been so moving to learn more about your loved ones who have passed and the tools you used to adapt when faced with grief. The power of art as a healer continues to be proven as an outlet to move through the toughest challenges.

Thanks to my co-host: Jo Turner

And a BIG THANKS to our judge Susan January of @leanintreecards!

She had a hard time picking pieces, as each was so poignant for different reasons. Leanin’ Tree plans to publish these designs in their Everyday Card Catalog for January 2024.

*If you see your name and you have not been contacted in a DM on IG…please let us know*

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Those selected are:​

Tracey Coon, Noonday Design

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Christine Anderson

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Lots of love and gratitude,​

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​Please follow this hashtag for the challenge announced earlier today!

Sorry for the confusion!!

We launched the #heart2heart2023 challenge on the 1st. And, in the spirit of love… we are adding a second, very special challenge, this month.

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​​My friend, Jo Turner, reached out to me about co-hosting a challenge that honors our loved ones. Those who have left this life. There has been such loss over the last few years. We wanted to create a way to give comfort and hope to our community. For me… this one is dedicated to my Mom and Dad.​​

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Jo and I each selected a poem to serve as a prompt. Feel free to interpret however you wish… or even select your own poem or quote. All of the details are in these graphics.​

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The very lovely Susan January, Vice President/ Product Management for Leanin’ Tree cards will be our esteemed judge for this challenge.

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I hope you will join us.

XO​

PS. I recently listened to a podcast by Anderson Cooper about grief. I highly recommend it…especially the episode with Stephen Colbert.​
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Celebrating the heart in the month of LOVE!!

Co-hosting this one with my friends:

Kelli May-Krenz

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Vanessa Kiki Johanning

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​Mary Ann Johnson

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1. Just pick one of the prompts each week.

2. Illustrate, sculpt, stitch, draw, letter your creative response to each prompt.

3. Post your image using #heart2heart2023​

Still working on confirming our judge for this challenge.

Will announce that soon!!

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Spread the Love… Spread the word!!!

Join the FUN!!​

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