To all our creative crafters and cardmaking friends everywhere…welcome to my blog. Sorry for this long, six-month absence.

     I do want you to know that today’s installment is just some of my thoughts – not a creative project. Here in the US, it seems our crafters have had to start online shopping more than ever. Our trade shows are gone for this year (at least here in Michigan) and the craft stores, after they reopened, are still limited in many areas. I’ve been looking for certain crafter type acrylic paints and discovering that most of my desired colors are totally unavailable (some total lines not even on the shelves). And what I found on line, was not what I needed. But that is okay and I’m trying to adjust to that one. That project is still on hold. I’m hoping the companies are working and will be shipping out soon.

     I do want to praise our online hobby and craft suppliers for their efforts to keep us supplied. That kept the postal service busy! And UPS trucks have a well-worn tire track to our door.

     Now for what is really concerning me. I wish I had a way to help those with similar situations.

     This morning, I received a letter that brought tears to my eyes. A young woman with multiple handicaps and wheelchair bound, was reaching out. Her cardmaking friend/companion passed away several months ago and she sounded like there was no one available to help her with her desire to create. She sounded frustrated.

     I was wondering if anyone knows of groups that would offer this type of assistance to individuals. Are there such groups that could be friendly helpers?

     As you may know, I too am handicapped but I am lucky- I’m mostly independent and capable of doing for myself. I cannot imagine being in this lady’s situation. Nor can I imagine not being able to get my creative abilities active.

     If you or your friends have suggestions, please contact me so we can tell others.

     Thank you for reading my thoughts.

 May God continue to bless you and yours.