Wild + Free and Kinda Prickly

If you've ever wanted to know a little bit about me... this little print tells you a lot. I love to think of myself as wild and free and easy going- now I'm a lot more easy going than used to be... but I can still be slightly prickly... as I am sure we all can be... if this is you too - than this one is for you!

Share the love prickly people!
M.

LostBumblebee ©2016 MDBN
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Wild and free and slightly prickly!

©LostBumblebee 2016 MDBN : Wild and free and kinda prickly : Facebook Cover image :)

Comparison

So, you know when you skulk around Instagram, your favourite blogs, and Facebook instead keeping your head in your own work... well... Have I got a little story for you;

Yesterday I took a day off from "working" and I did domestic stuff. In the spirit of honesty,  I finally unpacked from our China trip (some stuff but not everything),  I did some laundry, I cooked a meal, I cleaned out a closet and I stalked all of my favourite people online.

I went to bed last night feeling overwhelmed -not because I was so excited to see what other's were doing and feeling encouraged. No, I was overwhelmed because I felt like I wasn't doing enough. I don't have enough Christmas prints ready to go, I haven't even thought about doing a new Advent Calendar yet, I don't even have my own christmas cards printed. I need to be printing things and having them available on Esty. I need to have an open house and sell some of my Printables all ready to frame for our Living Life on Purpose Africa 2015 trip. I need, I need, I need- ack!

What have I been doing all year? How am I not being as creative, as productive, as awesome as everyone else.

WAIT!  STOP!  HOLD THE PHONE GIRL! 

Melissa! (or insert name here___________________) Stop comparing yourself to others and get your head in your own work and just be creative.

Stop worrying about what other's are doing, stop looking into their proverbial 'bowl' to see if they have more than you do. I once read somewhere:  the only time you should look in someone else's bowl, is not to see if they have more than you, but instead to see if they have enough. Are they ok? 

This sweet image is from:
www.chibird.com

So I'm being honest... because frankly, I dislike this feeling, I dislike looking at others and feeling that I am not enough, and I think I'm probably not the only one...

I saw this awesome little design from ChiBird and I wanted to share it, because we're all different, we are all kinda awesome. And when it comes to creative work, creativity and productivity... the only person to compare yourself too is you. Am I doing all that I can do? Am I the person I want to be?




There are only 24 hours in the day, (Melissa, or insert your name here______________) you can't do everything, but do what you do well... and sleep tight at night knowing you are awesome.

Thanks to Theodore Roosevelt for saying:  Comparison is the thief of Joy. How true. Yesterday I had my very own experience with this. So I've created a print that I will be printing off and sticking to my forehead,  because it is all too true. Comparison IS the thief of Joy.  Booyah!

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M.

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I Wake to Make... pretty things.

'tis true :)
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M.

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Messy Missie.

I just looked around my house, and this is all I can say...
"creativity is messy, and I am *very* creative"

In all seriousness though, I've always kept my house tidy, but this year, my creative year, it has really gotten away from me. I need someone -anyone- to help me... I have so much stuff! I know I need to get rid of some of it... but when I look around my home I love to be inspired by beautiful things that I love,  that make me laugh or that bring back memories. I think I can give myself a pass on those things... but let's talk about the fact that I have not unpacked from my previous trip and I ought to be packing for my next trip. The next trip means serious packing, long haul, not just blasé packing. Oy! Get it together Messy Missie!

Oh well! for the moment I'm ignoring the mess and enjoying my coffee!
Happy Thursday!

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M.

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I'm Not Messy!

I'm not messy, just creatively organized.
see.

I've got a cute little print just for you :) to remind people, you aren't messy, you are creatively organized.

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M.

Yup this is what #Studio809 looks like :)

 

seriously I know where everything is.

Where the magic happens.

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Go Habs Go!

Here we are a few new Facebook cover images for the 2014 playoffs. It is very exciting here in QC for all of the Habs hockey fans. Quebecers take their hockey as seriously as I take my coffee... this one's for you!

Scroll down for some printables!

Show your support and rock on! #gohabsgo 2014!

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M.

you can find the originals for team Canada here.

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Don't Let Your Passion Get Lost in the Planning!

Sometimes the project and the passion get lost in the planning. Starting something new isn't easy. But you've just gotta start!

When we were getting ready to open our restaurant, my Husband's response when asked "Are you guys ready?" came down to: "We're doing it, sink or swim baby, sink or swim." He's kinda my hero. I love when I tell him about something and his response is; "do it, you'll be awesome at that!" Seriously! and then he proceeds to ask me the logistical questions of which I totally ignore, because... well I'm me.  Planning isn't bad, you need to make a plan, but don't do it for 10 years- start something today!

Today is the day!
Today is YOUR Day!
Stop Planning!
Start Doing!
Sink or Swim Baby,
Sink or Swim.

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M.

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Make Something!

A little Sunday encouragement. Make Something, anything. Create art, create memories, capture moments! Life is all about living... enjoy it.

Now go, get off the computer and create something, (I'm taking my own advice...)
Leave a link to it in the comments I'd love to see it!
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M.

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Create Something. Anything. Just Create.

My morning message to myself.
I have been away for a little while and I am missing my pen and paper.
I have this crazy desire to just write something.  A handwritten anything.
I am going on a hunt in my mom's house to see what I can find.
I am hoping to find a nice sharp pencil and some great paper!

While trying to feed my need for creativity, I busted out this little gem. Enjoy!
Happy Thursday!
M.


Printing Instructions Below:

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Instructions: 

1. Choose the size you'd like: 4x6, 5x7and 8x10  (easy peasy sizing for frames found just about anywhere).

2. Save the image to your desktop, usb key, cd etc. (or just click it and print it!)

3. Send it online to your favourite photo printer (Costco, Walmart, Jean Coutu, Walgreens etc.) or walk it in.

4. Frame it. 

5. Give it, keep it, print more, share the files, have fun!

Share the love. Don't keep these for yourself! I know they are awesome, but share, share, share. Amazing things happen when you share! 

*Please note all free printables and images are free for Personal Use. They may not be used for resale or commercial use without written permission :) 

Just Because it's Thursday!

Here is a little something to think about-
Just imagine what that would look like, feel like.
I'm going to try it.
Hope you will join me- let's expect amazing things.

Happy Thursday,
M.

Printing Instructions below:

PS. Another inspirational fun quote: Expect Problems and EAT THEM FOR BREAKFAST- check it out here :)

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Instructions: 

1. Choose the size you'd like: 4x6, 5x7and 8x10  (easy peasy sizing for frames found just about anywhere).

2. Save the image to your desktop, usb key, cd etc. (or just click it and print it!)

3. Send it online to your favourite photo printer (Costco, Walmart, Jean Coutu, Walgreens etc.) or walk it in.

4. Frame it. 

5. Give it, keep it, print more, share the files, have fun!

I'll continue adding to the collection! Share with your friends- Leave a comment let me know what you think. Also if you have a saying you'd love to see in a graphic, Leave it in the comments below!
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Share the love. Don't keep these for yourself! I know they are awesome, but share, share, share. Amazing things happen when you share! OH- and go LIKE us on Facebook :) Just do it.

*Please note all free printables and images are free for Personal Use. They may not be used for resale or commercial use without written permission :) 

Hoppy Easter!

Hoppy Easter Everyone!

Enjoy!
M.


Printing instructions below!
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If you are looking for a larger size to print, contact me :)

M.

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Thanks for taking the time to share this and spreading the love!

*Please note all free printables and images are free for Personal Use. They may not be used for resale or commercial use without written permission :) 

Oh Deer.

Oh Deer, it's Monday.

Enjoy your Day!
M.

FOR MORE COLOUR COMBINATIONS CLICK HERE :)

For Instructions Click here:

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*Please note all free printables and images are free for Personal Use. They may not be used for resale or commercial use without written permission :)

Sometimes...

Sometimes we just need a little reminder... Here is your free printable! Print it off for yourself, for your friend, for your coworker, send it to someone who needs a little reminder to be awesome!

Print it off, give it as a gift, put it up as a friendly reminder to yourself. Because seriously, you are awesome...sometimes we just forget.

Instructions below!

Be Awesome!
M.

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Instructions: 

1. Choose the size you'd like: 4x6, 5x7, 8x10  (easy peasy sizing for frames found just about anywhere).

2. Save the image to your desktop, usb key, cd etc. 

3. Send it online to your favourite photo printer (Costco, Walmart, Jean Coutu, Walgreens etc.) or walk it in.

4. Frame it. 

5. Give it, keep it, print more, share the files, have fun!

I'll continue adding to the collection! Share with your friends- Leave a comment let me know what you think. Also if you have a saying you'd love to see in a graphic, Leave it in the comments below!
Check us out on Facebook!

*Please note all free printables and images are free for Personal Use. They may not be used for resale or commercial use without written permission :) 

Being Creative... *Freebie*

Being a creative person has its own ups and downs.  Here's a little note to post in your office, your home or on your Facebook page to help others understand you that much better :)

*Instructions below if you need them

Happy Creating!
M.

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Instructions: 

1. Choose the size you'd like: 4x6, 5x7 or 8x10 (easy peasy sizing for frames found just about anywhere).

2. Click the image. Save the image to your desktop, usb key, cd etc. 

3. Send it online to your favourite photo printer (Costco, Walmart, Jean Coutu, Walgreens etc.) or walk it in.

4. Frame it. 

5. Give it, keep it, print more, share the files, have fun!

I'll continue adding to the collection! Share with your friends- Leave a comment let me know what you think. Follow us onFacebook and share the love!