There are lots of people that ooze creativity. There are plenty of folks with a good idea. There are some who have both the creativity + a brilliant idea. And then – there are those who run with it. These people believe enough in themselves that they do something with their idea. They do something with their passion in a way that helps others. And sometimes they can even make a few bucks along the way.
This is creative ambition. It’s across the board in all industries. If you’ve been around here on my blog for long enough, you know that I enjoy sharing creatives with you. And I will continue to do so. There are far more people than I could ever mention but today I wanted to send a little shout-out to merely a few of these creatives that have impacted me this week. These are women that are close to “home” for me, which is that they are wives and mothers … and ambitious creatives.
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1. You know SheyB (a.k.a. the camera strap girl), right? She not only makes the coolest camera straps but she recently had a “crazy idea”, as she calls it, and almost instantly Creative Estates was born this past week. It’s a conference specifically for these creatives I’m talking about. Doesn’t matter if your work is sewing, cooking, blogging, photography … if you make something and you are making your “somethings” into a business, this conference sounds to be right up your alley. I applaud Shey for her ambition to bring so many together and celebrate the creative handmade industries. It’s going to be in Arizona this coming April. Learn more here.
2. Have you heard of Cheeky Kitchen? I’ve known Brooke for 15 years. We were both newly married college students and serving together in church at the time. She’s another creative, ambitious soul with a passion for things of the kitchen. It’s so fun to see where she has taken her passion. You’ll enjoy her witty writing and gorgeous food photography. Brooke was recently interviewed by Make it Work Mom and shared beautiful insight on how she balances everything in life (something we’re all working on). That interview is HERE. It’s worth reading.
3. Kezia Whitteker has taken her passion for homemaking to another level of sharing. A cancer survivor, mother, and entrepreneur, I was first introduced to Kezia at a trade show several years ago when she was there exhibiting her company. Now she has a new focus. Be sure to check out Kezia’s Distracted Homemaker site. She has inspiring ideas for mothering, entertaining, food, and celebrating. She’s speakin’ my language.
4. With the loving encouragement and support of her military husband, Katie Orse is carrying out her passion for sewing & journaling and has recently created her own business: the most lovely journal sleeves. Isn’t this pretty?
If you look in her shop you’ll see that she named this design after me. What the heck? She’s a girl after my own heart with that green. ; ) This design can be found HERE. And … she’d like to give away one of these gorgeous journal sleeves to one of you. Leave a comment and we will announce a randomly selected winner on Monday.
By the way: BIG hugs to all of you who are supporting your spouse/friend/family member/student who has a dream. This is another thing really close to home for me and I am forever thankful to my loved ones who have been supportive & enthusiastic along this journey. Especially the hubs. David has so much to do with where I am today. He has always been supportive of and patient with me following my passion for creating & sharing. And it doesn’t hurt that he’s a smarty pants either.
Here’s to following your passion. Here’s to doing something with your idea.
Tags: cheeky kitchen, creative estates, creativity, distracted homemaker, entrepreneur, giveaway, homemade, homemaking, journal, katie orse, sheyb
Thank you so much for sharing. And those of us who don’t feel we are that creative are always inspired and challenged by those of you who are so it is win/win. The journal sleeve looks awesome. And what an honor to be named after you. Sweet. I have a daughter who writes in journals all the time. She would love this. Thank!
I love the journal sleeve! A friend of mine just introduced me to your blog and Project Life – what a great idea! I can’t wait to see the new designs and order one for Christmas. Thanks for sharing and celebrating creativity!
That journal sleeve is simply gorgeous! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us, Becky! I love how you use “smarty pants” as a loving compliment! Back when I was a kid, it wasn’t good to be called smarty pants.
How beautiful! My hubby has always supported me in all that I do and I appreciate him so.
I love how the internet has allowed so many of us to create our passionate businesses from home! I am definitely going to check out some of these women — and look into the Arizona conference in the spring! I am sure these ole’ Boston bones will be in need of some serious sunshine by then.
Thank you so much for sharing. The journal sleeve is simply gorgeous! And what an honor to be named after you. Sweet!! My daughter writes in journals all the time and she would love this. Thanks!
I am amazed at the creativity of so many people and their ingenuity. I always think – “Why didn’t I think of that?!” It’s so hard sometimes to be a mom with the everyday stuff of life and be able to fit in some creative time for ourselves. The journal covers are beautiful and such a great idea! I applaud Katie’s creativity, all the others you shared with us today and to all the other creative ambitious people out there. Follow that dream!
Looks so fun! I love being surrounded by all these creative people!
oh em gee….I am so lovin’ on that journal cover…absolutely fantabulous!!! thanks for sharing the links and for the giveaway!!!
oh my goodness how cute is that to have one named after you!
family/friends are so important to help keep your dreams going!
That is a beautiful cover!
Thanks for sharing such inspiring women. It is always good to hear the success stories!
I get so much inspiration from your blog and the ones you share with us on here. The journal cover is beautiful, I too love green, Becky…
Thanks for all the time you spend sharing with all of us
It took my breath away when I saw that journal! I’m always looking for a journal that I like, now I can just get a sleeve instead! LOVE it! Even if I don’t win, I’ll be keeping this journal in mind for myself, journals to record thoughts on the boys, etc.
That journal cover is adorable!
Beautiful journal sleeve! I love the colors! Thanks for the chance to win!
Yasmin
Oh, that journal sleeve is SO beautiful! LOVE the green!
Super cute journal, and how fun to have it named after you. I am always in support of family/friends and their business adventures.
Kristie M.
How great that she named the journal sleeve after you! Thanks to the both of you for the chance to win!
Thank you for sharing this, Becky! That journal sleeve is awesome!
Beautiful journal!
Lori
Westerville, OH
Oh, yeah! Green is my fave. I know what you meant Becky. I am a hommaker so that my hubby can pursue his job at Lego. When he comes home he always lets me make a card or scrapbook page so that I can let the creativity out that has been swirling in my head all day. Hooray for working as a team.
What a beautiful journal covers! I hope I win
oh! those journal covers are simply gorgeous. it wold inspire me to record my thoughts even more.
cheryl
springville, ut
super cute journal cover!
Thanks for sharing with all of us!
~Kia, Troy, Missouri
I love journaling!! i usually pick up cheap random journals I will check out her site for some cute covers!! I love this one to, It does speak becky! for sure!
What a beautiful journal sleeve!
Katie’s journal covers are beautiful.
Thanks for the new sites to explore too.
I love that green for the journal cover! So stinkin’ cute! Thanks for sharing some new fun finds.
Great inspiration! What a beautiful book to begin all those creative ideas.
very beautiful journal covers – so creative!!!
Great post! Love all the sites and especially that lovely green journal! ~Laura
Love writing in my journal and love that darling cover! Thanks!
What a great thing to showcase a few women who go out on a limb and start a business with a creative passion! It has inspired me so much this morning to get crafty this morning. Thanks for the chance to win a beautiful prize…what talent..Thanks Becky and Katie!
Wow – those sleeves are so very pretty! Maybe I’ll be journaling more often if I would have something pretty to look at when doing it. Also, it would catch my eye when it’s sitting on my table making me wanting to go get it and open it up:)
I absolutely love all of these creative products and admire those who make it happen! This is one of the many reasons I follow your Blog! I would love a beautiful journal, thank you so much for the opportunity!
thank you so much for these links. as i embarking on following my passion to create and get my company going, i am in need of following other creatives out there. love what you do!
So love that you share your creativeness (is that a word?) with the world and make an effort to highlight other creative people. Hopefully once my husband’s (very) broken leg is healed, I can slow down a bit to get back to being creative!
I love the journal sleeve. Just beautiful. And I love that there are so many talented & creative women out there! Thanks for sharing.
This diary so lovely beyond words. Last week I walked to the bookstore and just bought a plain notebook to keep my to-do lists, craft lists, shopping lists,… This would look much nicer.
Love the journal sleeve!
The journal is beautiful!
I love all the creativity you share. It gets the wheels in my head turning. The journal sleeve is beautiful!
I love the journals. They are gorgeous, especially those cute flowers. thanks for the opportunity to win.
Beautiful journal cover – my FAVORITE color. Checking out her site right NOW!
Oh my goodness I just love these…………..
Tami L.
That is a very gorgeous journal, wouldn’t mind writing my (many) thoughts in it.
Beautiful!
–Lizzy Smith
Oh how beautiful! Thanks for an opportunity to win one of the sleeves. Have a great weekend!
Love that beautiful journal!
Gorgeous journal book. Just gave me a possible birthday present idea!
Gorgeous! Maybe one of these covers would make me write more. lol
OH my – these journal sleeves are adorable — so pretty, and I LOVE green! I’m going to check these cuties out!
I love the journal book (and her web site) – wonder if they are sold in Australia?
If I had that journal cover, no more excuses not to write…right?
Tiffany Idiart
Green’s my fave color, journal writing is a passion!
LOVE LOVE LOVE GREEN! My walls in my scrap room/office are green as well as accents throughout my house. It would be great to make a journal that my family can write little notes to each other in and have them displayed in such a beautiful cover. Here is to everyone out there following their dreams, you truly inspire me!
That would be a great Christmas present for my niece. She is 19 and recently filled her 17th journal!
I love that creative people have the opportunity to do what truly inspires them and that there are fantastic family and friends that allow them to do so. It is really a blessing – and although my day job is not what allows my creative spirit to soar – I do love it and most importantly I have tremedous support from my family and when I am NOT off doing my day job I also have the support to go into my studio and pour my creative spirit into numerous projects and mostly no minds that the dishes aren’t done or that there is a pile of landry. Bless them all!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE that journal sleeve! Perfect color, perfect pattern, perfect idea! Wow, what talent!
What an inspiring post!!!
- April W
Super cute idea!
Stacy F
Love the Becky Higgens Journal Sleeve. Love that design and color!
Beautiful work Katie! I love this!
Debbie
Garden Grove, CA
i’m feeling lucky! hope i get picked. i appreciate my grandparents and mom for supporting me accomplish many things/dreams… my love is music. thanks for all YOU share. T
Alissa
Midland, MI
Beautiful post, and gorgeous journal. Thanks for sharing both.
I love that journal sleeve! And all the other great inspiration you shared today. Green is my color too!
Love the journal. You are so kind to mention these amazing women. Count yourself among them!
Love that gorgeous journal! Thanks for all of the inspiration!
That journal sleeve is so cute!
Oh it’s beautiful! The journal sleeve would match my kitchen, I believe.
I tend towards the creative/artistic/musical type, however my creativity seems to have dramatic seasons that ebb and flow, especially since motherhood entered the picture. For now, blogging is one of my outlets that I’m really enjoying.
Katie is a doll. I would love to own one of her gorgeous journals.
The journal sleeve looks so beautiful and such nice craftsmanship! Thanks for the chance to win…..
Don’t have much creativity myself but surely do admire those who do!
Inspiring post! Thanks for posting all this creative goodness. If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t have found Karlee Fuchs either.
Lauren, Leland, NC
I think it’s awesome that you have thanked your husband for where you are today! There is so much that we do in our lives that is possible merely because some believed in us and provided their support and encouragement. I love that!!!
So pretty. I love green too! Beautiful craftmanship!
Beautiful Journal!
great idea.. nice journals… love the green too
Such a beautiful journal cover. Thanks for the chance to win.
I am always so impressed by women that do so much ~ you nailed it on the head with the “creative ambition”. I wish I had a little more of that.
LOVE the journal sleeve–off to check those out!
Love the journal! Appreciate the inspiration. You are really speaking to me today. Have been thinking of starting a creative business for a LOONG time. Need to stop thinking…..start doing.
Love the journal sleeve. Could this make it easier for me to journal?????
Beautiful journals! Looking through her shop has given me some great gift ideas. Thank you for sharing!
What a great post! Love the journal sleeve and color!
I love the journal covers. They are beautiful!
Stacey S.
Beautiful journal sleeve!!
Love that green!!! So happy looking!
The journal’s are beautiful!
These are very cute! I love the idea! Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to have one! Pick me!!
Adorable!
Heather B.
very cute!!
kari b
fargo, nd
What a neat idea – seeing all the creative people put together in one post. I am so amazed at the flowing creativity of so many bloggers – and of course am very impressed with (and envious of) Brooke (Cheeky Kitchen)!
Thanks for the shout out!
So pretty!
Audrey
Really beautiful work. You can tell the love that is put into making these. Thanks for the chance to win one!
melyb@shaw.ca
My mom and I have been passing a journal back and forth… writing little notes to each other and fun things to share. I live in Colorado and she lives in Iowa, so we have been mailing it back & forth. It would be great to mail her the journal with this lovely green cover!!! : )
Ah. Nice post. And the fact that people sometimes have to be brave. I applaud that.
What a beautiful journal! Thanks for sharing all the creativity.
WOW, such inspirational girls! I went to every website and was stunned. Such Talent. I love the journal sleeves also! Looking for Christmas gifts! LOL
I am in the process of leaving the career I studied for at college and had always planned for my life to delve into a creative business. Realizing this was the right path for me was a fantastic “lightbulb moment” and from that moment on I have been planning, organizing, learning and now acting on that idea! And I absolutely agree that the support of your family and friends helps so very much
Thanks for sharing all these creative inspring people and their ideas.
I love the gorgeous green; what a pretty journal! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing the links to all these inspirational women! What lovely journals!
Becky, thanks for the inspiration to pursue what makes us tick and happy! (I also am in love with the journal cover….so cute!)
Gorgeous journal, going to check out all the links now. Thanks for sharing
Hats off to you for showcasing all these wonderfully talented souls. I luv to see their work and marvel at how people can possibly be so gifted!!
What a lovely way to showcase your friends and fellow creators. Thanks for sharing! The journal cover is lovely!
Beautiful!
I love checking out new blogs! Yay!
It’s funny because you mentioned Brooke’s Cheeky Kitchen another time when she was selling cookbooks for Haiti victims. I fell in love with some fonts she used in her book, but especially a font she used on her recipe box and dividers. I kept bugging her about them and she was sorta confused…turns out my friend says it was her OWN handwriting!!!
OMG!!! She needs so bad to make her own font!!!! It’s beautiful!!!
Thanks for all the links to the “creatives” out there. Love looking at new blogs and these ladies are Talented with a capital “T”.
Quite fabulous!!!
Where would we be without supportive family and friends??? What an amazing blessing. I have been following Brook’s blog for a while; she is great! That journal cover is adorable! Love it!
Can’t wait to check out all of these sites. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing!
So Pretty.
Lovely journal cover! You deserve a shoutout BH for your generosity in sharing your creative passion.
Wonderful post, Becky! It can be so daunting to follow your dream. So nice you can share these wonderful women’s creativity and their info and I love how supportive you are!!
Thanks for sharing!!
Love the cover! I’ve made my own but nothing compare to Katie’s.
I’m inspired by all your creativity…thanks for sharing those fun links.
Wow! That is the most gorgeous thing I’ve seen in a while. So lovely!
So pretty
I am one of those people with a need to create–and now I really need to find a way to make it profitable. I take every idea and run, but I am thinking the way to do it is to make your own ideas. Thank you for all your inspiration!
Christine
Those are just lovely!
That’s a pretty cute journal. Thanks for the chance to win.
That is beautiful!! Love it…wish I had the creative skill to make something like it myself!
love the journal sleeve. thanks for the chance.
So inspiring and motivating too. You are so blessed to have such a wonderful network of creative friends. Thank you for sharing with us.
The journal is beautiful! What a great idea! Sweet blog entry to recognize others especially when so many look up to YOU. Thanks for a good read Becky!
I LOVE it! Green is my favorite color. Such a beautiful journal!
Oh my goodness, that journal is the cutest thing ever. Thanks for the chance to win.
Great talent showcase. Thanks for sharing!
to cute.. adoreable. my friend made the flowers on the shoes. how ingenious for a cover of a journal. use it on anything.
Beautiful journal cover and love the flower on it!!
Oh, I love that journal cover. Thanks for sharing these great women!!!
That journal sleeve looks so “cozy” to me. It just looks fun to carry and hold…and love the green, too.
Supported my entrepreneur husband through his masters degree and then 8 years of starting up his dream company. We’ve been married 11 years and just bought (built) our very first home. Couldn’t have made it through without support from family and friends.
beautiful. inspiring. love the journal sleeve…my favorite color too.
I absolutely love that journal. I would love to use it to write letter to my son.
The journal covers are adorable! I’d love to have one!
Oh, so very cute!
the journal sleeve is adorable, will be visiting her site for some possible Christmas gifts!
So fun and cute!
Becky, thanks so much for the chance to win. Can’t wait to check out all the inspiration!
Love the journal cover. It is awesome that you highlight these talented women!!
really very nice. I’m in awe of “creative ambition” and so wish I could turn an idea into something… not to mention making a few bucks would make my hubby happy too!
That is a beautiful cover. I love the green. I know exactly what you mean about people with vision and drive. I hope you’ll pop over in a free moment to check out WhipperBerry.com. Heather is the genius behind this beautiful blog that I have the pleasure of contributing too. I’ve never seen a harder worker or more focused intensity in a person. She’s amazing and so full of great ideas. She’s also a great photographer and best of all, the kind of friend you can rely on in a pinch and laugh with. I’m so blessed to know her. Thanks for highlighting other women like her. I know it means a lot to have props for a job well done and these ladies deserve it!
That is a beautiful journal! My daughter writes in hers faithfully everyday.
Beautiful journal sleeve…way to go, Katie, and all the other creative souls out there!
How absolutely adorable!! Love it!
Holly H.
Cedar Falls, Iowa
a salute to all of you wonderfully talented peeps out there doing YOUR thing! I love the journal sleeves! What a great teacher gift for the holidays!
These beautiful journal sleeves inspire me to actually want to journal!! How lovely they all are and what great Christmas gifts for my girlfriends and sisters!
I can’t tell you how in love I am with the journal cover! It’s so beautiful as well as her other covers. I have such a love for green designs and don’t even get me started about the flower. Please randomness pick me….
What a gorgeous journal sleeve! And I’m with you for cheering on those that SUPPORT those of us that always have some creative idea brewing….
That is beautiful! I love it!
Just what I have been searching for online! A journal cover
I love the journal sleeve, so adorable. Thanks for the chance to win one.
Love the green. Thanks for sharing the stories of such inspiring women. I love learning about creative women, and i just need to have the courage to do whatever it is that’s next for me creatively. Thanks again!
jenica
Santee, CA
Such a classy looking journal…it would definitely inspire me to write more!
Love the green. The pattern reminds me of your wallpaper!
Beautiful. You have inspired me to to pick up my journal and start writing in it again.
absolutely beautiful!
everyone is blessed to be talented in so many different and inspiring ways, thanks for sharing a sprinkling. The journal cover is elegant and such a fun idea.
Each of us has gifts – it’s so fun to share! The journal sleeve is beautiful. And my favorite color too…
What a great idea! I’d love to have one.
What beautiful journal covers!
How cute is that! KJ
Oh my yummy…would love to win. Good Stuff
Stunning journal cover, and what a great idea! Have a great weekend everyone!
That is so pretty! I think everyone should have a hobby!
This is really gorgeous!
i love the craftiness!
Exactly what I’ve been looking for, love it!
wow, what are very beautiful way to dress up your journal, i have only just started keeping a journal for the very first time and was trying to come up with a way to make it look special, so even if i don’t win i am still going to buy one or two, maybe even three!!
What a lovely creation! Love the colour!
Beautiful!
Thankyou for introducing me to all the wonderful creative goddesses out there in blogland x.
They are all beatiful, however, I like the Lisa and Becky best.
Becky, I go to Cheeky Kitchen blog regularly and you are right, she is a genius. Love what she does and she is so very creative. Glad you gave her recognition.
LOVE the journal sleeve, it’s beautiful!! I also love the green Becky!! Thanks for sharing some amazing websites and and their inspiring stories!
Absolutely beautiful journal sleeve! I loved all the other sites too! Becky you are so sweet for sharing everyone’s creativity with the rest of us! Thanks!
Kendra
Sanford, MI
Sounds a bit mushy, but you make me want to be more creative. Your spray paint goodness inspired me to do somethings in my daughter’s room and I love the way they turned out.
Katie Orse designs are absolutely beautiful — and created with much love and care! Katie is extremely creative and loves what she does! The journals are just the beginning!
Love the sleeve! So pretty and love the color!
Great Christmas gifts! Thank you for sharing.
How nice of you to feature others. You are blessing to many!
me, pick me!
Would love this cute little journal!
Green is my favorite color and I do love a great journal. I pick out a new one every year to start off just right.
beautiful journal cover! Thanks for the chance to win one!
Congrats to all who have found away to make their dreams come true! Love the journal cover, beautiful, beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win one!
This is gorgeous…I would love one!
Thanks for featuring this. It will be good reading!
The journal sleeve is beautiful!
Cute, Cute journal covers! I think that is just what I need to take to church with me. The covers always get ruined from being taken in and out each Sunday not to mention being squished with all of the kids books! Great idea!!
Those journal covers are sooooooo cute!! love the green!!
Very nice! I would love to win one!
absolutely adorable!!! and the other color combos are just as cute!!
blessings!!
How wonderful to see ALL the creativity of all you talented people. Thanks Becky…those journals are YUM!!!
Love it when you share the creative work of other people! Wish I had some of these talents!
Celebrating all the Creative women out there! Three Cheers to ya all!!!
Such creative ladies! I love to see what people are creating. It helps to inspire me! Thanks for a great blog and the chance to win a give a-way!
I love when you show us all the cool people, blogs, and businesses I’ve never known about! Thanks, Becky! I would love some of the pretty journal covers — I seem to have so many going at once.
What great talent and such great ideas! Wish I had more time in a day…..!
Such cute stuff!
Leann
Thanks for all the great links to these creative and inspiring ladies!
This would be a beautiful journal to keep memories of my new baby. I am only 5 weeks along but would love to have this gorgeous green journal to document the first year.
I LOVE it when you share your contacts with us…that’s how I got my adorable camera strap! Now I’m thinking journal cover – I’m off to explore the web Ü
Her designs are lovely. My christmas wish list keeps growing by the day with post like this one. ;D
Thanks for sharing all those wonderful links. I love the journal sleeve. Beautiful!
Love it! Love it! Love it!
Have journal, now need cover. Of course, now that I’ve seen it, I could make one…if I don’t win.
Looks awesome! I’d love to win!
wow this is AMAZING!!!!!!
I just love handmade items!
tara
That is GORGEOUS! How Creative! I would Love to Win!
Love the great too!!!!
Jennifer Neu
Brooklyn Park, MN
green
So inspiring… LOVE the design on the journal sleeve, it’s right up my alley! Thanks for the chance to win!
I am dreaming of writing a book. With three little ones journaling helps keep the idea together. Kate’s design is inspiring
I love them all, but I think Miranda is my fave. Thanks for the chance to win.
OH those are too cute!! She has such an awesome talent!! Thanks for the chance to win one!
Love the journal sleeve .. gorgeous!!!
LOVE the journal cover! Too cute.
Tanya, Rochester, NY
Thank you for sharing! And thank you for a chance to win the journal cover- how cute is that??!! Maybe I would be more on the ball writing in my journal if it looked that cute!
So pretty!
Teri
Meridian, ID
Wow…so many great ideas! I enjoy doing these type of things for myself or friends, but I’ve just never wanted to do any one thing enough to make a business out of it. I have too much fun just dabbling in whatever I feel like at any given point!
Awesome post! I love the journal sleeve…
Thanks for all the fun blogs. I’ve spent 4 hours here at work just blog hopping. ( I work the night shift at a hospital and tonight has been a slow one.) Love your blog, cannot wait to see the new Project Life designs!
The journal sleeve is so pretty. I just love the new ideas you bring to us. Not only are they creative ideas but they allow our creative ideas to flow.
I love having a creative outlet and I am so impressed with anyone who can transfer that creativity to a business!! What great ladies!
Thanks for all of the great sites!
I love it!! It is so pretty.
These journals are adorably-smart. Beautiful to take with you on the go and not so cheesy as a plain spiral notebook. Very clever.
I too am enjoying these sites, Becky. Ones I never would have found on my own are now bookmarked under my favorites. THANKS!
Love that journal. I love seeing all the crafty things that people create.
I would LOVE to win a journal cover!! My family and I have just started a huge adventure and I’d love to capture my thoughts along the way in such a beautiful little book. I also love that it is a cover (I assume you can reuse the cover with different inserts inside).
My husband accepted a position that brought us to Abu Dhabi, UAE. We are far from home but he internet keeps us close : ).
Sign me up for an entry!!
Lorrie
elletoo (at) gmail com
Oh! My favorite color is green! Those are amazingly cute!
Great blog post! Gets the juices rolling!
Thanks.
this is an awesome post! lead me to some other fantastic sites.
thanks for the chance to win!
Dawn
Love the covers! And I love that you acknowledge to others that are important to you creative-wise. That in itself is inspirational.
I love this post. I think anyone that follows their dream should be loudly applauded. It’s not easy, sometimes heartbreaking, but always worth it. Especially when your kids can see that you never give up and that you believe in yourself.
I would love to win that lovely journal cover.
Wow! With a little cute journal like that, who could resist getting it out and using it everyday
Love this post!
Love the posts and the links. Their creativity is inspiring!
I just took my first baby step toward selling my creations – it’s scary! I applaud those that take it to new and exciting levels!
I love all the sites and goodies you mentioned, but what I love the most is that you’re supporting your friends too in their endeavors! What a good friend you are too!
amen to creative ambitions…….I love seeing a vision come to life!!!!
What a great idea! Love this journal cover!
Such great ideas and talented women out there!
Ooooh! Love it when people are successful with their ideas!! Those journal covers are darling!
Love the journal! Thanks for all the awesome links!
Beautiful! I’d love one!
Anna
Folsom, CA
Amen! And love that journal cover! It’s lovely!
Awesome idea…I wish I could think of some great idea…then I see the idea and think boy did I miss the boat on that one! I could have thought of something like that! Thanks Becky for always being so positive and inspirational!!!
Those journal sleeves are beautiful! Thank you for pointing me in the direction of so many great blogs. I always appreciate the inspiration and ideas you share.
LOVE the journal covers! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
I love it! I am envious of those who are able to create something like this that others love – I am still trying to find my passion & love to see what these other people come up with.
Congratulations to Becky on inspiring this journal cover!
So pretty. I love it!
I love the journal sleeve…so creative….thanks for the opportunity, we are always grateful for your genorosity and those that provide these awesome give aways!
very pretty. i love love love journals.
maureen
new durham, nh
super cute!
karen
oak creek, wi
I really like these! What a cute idea!
I love the journal sleeve! What a brilliant idea! Thanks for the chance to win one!
Leslie M.
This journal cover is adorable!
I just love this journal cover. I was inspired today that I will begin again with renewed vigor to document my life in my journal. This would be so fun to have.
Love the journal cover! I love green too!!
What a beautiful journal. These would make great gifts for the holidays.
That journal sleeve is adorable!
That journal sleeve is gorgeous! I would love to have that fabric for curtains in my family room!
What a great idea for gifts!
These journal sleeves are beautiful.
Love the journal sleeves-such a creative idea!
Beautiful cover
After my own heart too as I love the green! I have the perfect idea for that…my prayer journal!
Kim
W. Richland, Wa
I love your blog and I’m now in LOVE with this journal cover… lime green is my favorite color!!!
I love it! And green is totally my favorite too!
Beautiful journal sleeves. Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win.
Love the color… it’s the same that we used in our wedding. What a fun way to store pictures, memories and stick with the theme in such a beautiful way!
Thanks for sharing all these ideas…and for the awesome giveaway!
I’m one of those green girls too! That’s beautiful!
That is the most gorgeous journal cover! Thanks for the great links too!
Thank you for all the support you give to those who read your blog, Becky!!! Speaking for myself I create in private and only bring out those projects that I think to be “perfect”. I am nervouse to share…..Thanks for the encouragement!!!
Thank you for the inspiration! The journal cover is beautiful. Such talented ladies!
GORGEOUS! Thank you.
That’s beautiful! I’d love to win it!!
Wish I was as creative as the gals you have shared with us today. Thanks for the inspiration. Your creative ambition is amazingly inspiring.
I love the Becky Higgins notebook!
Oh how I wish I had a talent like this! I am amazed by all the moms who are able to do what they love and actually make a living on it!
lovin the journal covers! thanks for the giveaways!
terri b
Oooo! Those journals covers, are you kidding me?! I now have Christmas presents for my daughter, my sister-in-law and my cousin! Thank you for sharing this!!
Love the journal! Thanks!
Love it!
Pepperell, MA
so, so beautiful!! love the gratitude journals
i’ve done them forever and what a blessing to realize how much we have to be thankful for!!
love the journal cover..what a great idea!
Girl power! The journal cover is so cute. Thanks again, Becky. You are an inspiration to me and I can’t wait to check out the new content on your blog each day. Keep ‘em coming.
I love these! I need the Jennifer one! My name and it’s orange! Too perfect!
Love green too! This journal sleeve is adorable!! Becky, thanks for being an inspiration to others.
Thank you for the great links. I would love to win!
love the pretty green!
I hope that I support and inspire creativity every day in my classroom. As a mom and a teacher, I feel nurturing creativity is an often neglected area. We are so busy with to dos and have tos that we have to remind ourselves to be patient with those who do it differently and make time for the can dos and what ifs.
Love that!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts today about creative ambition. As someone who has some talents but also a busy life with 4 kids/homeschool/church/family/friends/etc, sometimes it’s hard to know what the balance is. I appreciated the reminder that it’s ok to pursue those creative giftings and do it with passion.
I love being creative but am not in the caliber of any of these people you’ve written about. I will be checking their blogs and praying that business will be good for all.
Adorable
How sweet of her to name it after you.. but then again, your worth it 
What a cute journal!!
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Jenetta
very pretty journal!! How cool is that to name it after you?!!
Angela
Becky, I finally just caught up on your blog, and noticed Andrew’s No Soliciting sign. I had THREE solicitors come to my door in less than a week, and came up with this:
http://joelandnatalie.blogspot.com/2009/10/on-our-front-door.html
Enjoy!
What a pretty journal sleeve! Thanks for the chance to win one!
That is gorgeous!
I love it, So pretty!
The journal is lovely! I would love to win it!
Thank you for the wonderful opportunity.
Kathleen
such a sweet thing to do and what a beautiful journal sleeve, love that green and that rossette! it is so encouraging to see all these women take control of their lives and do something they love in order to help out their family!
I am inspired! thanks for the chance Becky!
love it!
Very cute!!! and appropriately named!
Looking fwd to reading some new blogs – what a cute journal!
Love this–gorgeous!
Becky, thanks for encouraging us all to dream big. My husband and a couple of friends starting a high-end clothing line with PURPOSE called “Live Intentionally.” We’re using fashion as a way to get people to think beyond themselves, engage the world around them, and live more purposeful lives. People share their stories about what they did “intentionally,” on the site, and we also give back to charity.
It’s been so great to share this vision with my husband and our closest friends and to watch the stories develop. Please check out our dream when you have the time: http://www.live-intentionally.com
live inspired (and live intentionally!)
Cindy
Beautiful! And inspiring
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That is so awesome, love her site. The things you have shown me in the last year are really inspiring thank you so much Becky.
This is the neatest journal! Green is my all time favorite color and the fabric print is fabu! I enjoy your blog and learn something new each time…isn’t that what creativity is all about?