Anytime is a Good Time for Coffee.

Today I needed more than one cup of coffee... it was one of those days, when you look at the clock and realize that it is only 10:30 in the morning, so why the heck not?!

Plus, anytime is a good time for another cup of coffee- Happy Coffee-ing!

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M.

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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.

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Wild and free and slightly prickly!

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If you are looking for a sign- this is it.

Are you looking for a sign this year? Maybe something to point you in the right direction, to make sure you are on the right path, or just a little something to remind you, that you aren't alone... this just might be it. Ok, this is it. It is literally the sign you've been looking for :) 

It'a new year- a fresh start, diets, cleanses, and all of those elimination things tend to happen at this time of the year... but what if instead of focusing on eliminating things, we focused on adding things, things like: peace, creative activities, more fruit, extra vegetables, more glasses of water, green tea, personal time in the day (even 5 minutes), deep breathing, a 10 minute walk during the lunch break, actively looking for the positive in a situation... 

I think by purposefully adding to our lives, we will live happier, healthier lives- rather than worrying about constantly, cutting, curbing, or eliminating stuff... when you add positive things to your life, negative stuff just doesn't have any space to flourish...

What say you? What are you going to ADD to your life this year?

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M.

PS. Share this sign with everyone who is looking for a sign :) 

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Let Your Light Shine!

We are healthy, happy, living on rice or matoke (mashed green bananas), beans, and love. We are having an incredible time, our eyes have been opened, our hearts are being changed every day- it's an amazing opportunity, we know we will forever be changed.

Being here has opened up my eyes to just how much good work people are doing, everyone I talk to about their projects, Children's Villages, Baby Homes, Medical Clinics always point up and say: only because of Him.

It really does boggle the mind, no one takes credit for the things they are doing here- changing lives- one person at a time, it is by God's grace and His provision. We are so blessed to be able to see the good works of the people and are encouraged to even give more, do more, and share more. It is incredible so far.

You know it doesn't matter what you are doing, as long as you are doing something.
Continue to share your hearts and do good works!
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Love from Uganda!

M.

...nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven... Matt. 5:16

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Espresso Yourself!

Incase you needed a little encouragement to just be yourself, from this coffee lover to the world, how's about we all just 'Espresso Ourselves!'

No Go Espresso Yourself!
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M.

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To Travel

"to travel is to live" ... is only the last part of this beautiful quote by Hans Christian Andersen

- the entire quote is read like this:

“To move, to breathe, to fly, to float,
To gain all while you give,
To roam the roads of lands remote,
To travel is to live."

Sometimes travel means far from home and sometimes it's just a walk away. So be bold, go out there and travel - even if it's just to visit the neighbours.

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FOURTH OF JULY!

Dear American Friends, this one is for you! As you know I am a Canadian Girl. And I love Canada, and you know what I love almost as much as Canada? The fact that YOU are our neighbours.

I appreciate you guys, I love you, and I wish you the best 4th of July ever.
I hope it is filled with Family, Friends and so much Love!

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M.

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Thank you :)

M.

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May Your Coffee Be Strong!

May your coffee be strong and your Monday be short.
My wish for you today as you start out your week!

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M.

Let's try this again, first time I forgot the "be" :)

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Thank you :)

M.

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It's a Brewtiful Day!

Oh It's a Brewtiful Day, I'm looking for something dumb to do...  Oh coffee, I think I wanna marry you... I've changed a few of the lyrics, but you get my drift~

This is just incase you thought I had a falling out with one of my favourite things. Coffee. Nope, never, nada- our admiration of one another will survive anything.

For all of my caffeine addicted friends - this one's for you. Let's have coffee!

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M.

Just a little reminder: *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. >> If you are using these images on your website or your blog you must link back to www.lostbumblebee.blogspot.com

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Thank you :)

M.

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Grown Up Colouring : Rushing Wind.

This happened on Sunday. It's a Rushing Mighty Wind. It's simple, lots of space to colour in and add detail. I can't wait to colour it. 

I've been using my Staedtler Pencil crayons for colouring, I recently had the opportunity to try another brand and they were softer and easier to blend colour and get seamless coverage... I have them on my birthday wish list. 

What are you using to colour your grown up colouring sheets?

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M.

Quick Question, would you be interested in a how to video or tutorial about making your own Grown Up Colouring Sheets?

Ps. Don't forget to upload your finished copies on Instagram and tag @LostBumblebee along with hashtag #grownupcoloringsheets #lostbumblebee

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Grown Up Colouring : Peacock

It's Monday, it's grey outside, it's tax time and I am overwhelmed :) I love owning my own business, but the business end of owning a business is well business-y, and I am in no way a business person. I just want to make pretty things :)  I need an agent/manager who takes care of everything business and just let's me make pretty things!

But amidst all the crazy stuff-  I did take the time, because I was procrastinating from doing my taxes (shh. don't tell my accountant) to create this beautiful Peacock.  When things are at their craziest, I find myself running to my art board, it feels like procrastination, but if I break it down, it is actually rejuvenation. I can do so much more in life, when I take time to create.

How do you rejuvenate? How to you make sure you don't get and stay overwhelmed?

Reminder, all graphics are free to download, but I am asking you to donate $1 per download to support the orphanage that we will be volunteering in  from September 27-November 3, 2015. Help us in this  Living Life ON Purpose Journey 2015.  You can do that -> using the donate button!

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M.

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all starts with a sketch.

Now to Refine and Ink it.

What I'm using right now to colour-
loving both sets!

Choose Your Colours and let the
magic begin!

My Finished Product :) Can't wait to see yours-
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Grown Up Colouring : Rhino

Good morning to you! How was your weekend? Mine was insane! I was selling my art and working at a conference for the past 10 days, I am ex-haus-ted (to say the least!).  I'm currently knee deep in coffee and work  -I'm not sure I'm going to make it! lol

I feel like my body is jet lagging and I haven't been on a plane.  I'm trying to finish up my list of things to do- that has been accumulating for the past few days - but I wanted to take a minute to remind you that you are amazing :) Created for a purpose and beautiful.

Happy Monday, take some time today to stop, realize, and accept that you were created with a destiny and purpose... and the fact that you are living on this earth, is evidence enough that You are amazing.

Be inspired. Share. and Love.
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M.

Be sure to catch up with me on Facebook and Instagram to see my final piece.

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Grown Up Colouring- Giraffes

I'm thinking of taking all of my designs and turning them into a colouring book. It would be a complete labour of love, because I don't know if I have the time to figure this out at the moment- I guess it would be the passion project that happens early in the morning, and in the wee hours of night, when I ought to be sleeping.

What are your thoughts about me creating a colouring book?

In the mean time, I hope you are finding peace and rest while colouring these pages. That is my hope and prayer for you <3

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M.

Note: If these seem overwhelming, feel like they will never be done? Consider this : I consider my personal grown up colouring sheets like a puzzle. I colour all of the pages that I create, I don't necessarily sit and complete an entire image at one time, I do it in stages - take this one for instance... I have only coloured in a few of the top leaves... so don't be overwhelmed.... take your time, all the time you need... relax... enjoy... breathe.  M.

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Hope...

It is just 6 months before we fly away to Uganda to volunteer in an orphanage and to share our love with children who are already here :) I am so excited, I cannot wait, my heart wants to go now, my head says, "whoa Nelly, there is a lot of work left to do... "

In light of all that is happening in our lives, this poem keeps running through my head and my heart, these words, I've shared them before, and if you know my story, you will know that hope is something that is alive and well... most days, sometimes it gets hidden under the weight of the world, but it starts to sing again, and shines its light on the world, and it's like spring in my heart- it might sound corny- but true.

I remember a while ago, I was meditating and I asked it it was ok to let go of hope and just live. I was in a sad place, I didn't want to hold on to hoping for a miracle anymore. It hurt. The bible says "Hope deferred makes the hearts sick..." and my Momma always quotes the rest of the verse, because generally I'm complaining when we discuss this verse - "but when the desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life".  I had literally asked if I could give up on hoping, give up on hope...  that was a Saturday- the next day- our really good friend came and spoke at our church- he spoke about not giving up, not letting go of the promises, holding on to hope. I literally laughed out loud... Yup, what a wake up call.

And I thank God for that wake up call, because it is true "Hope deferred makes the heart sick - BUT when the desire is fulfilled- it is a Tree of LIFE!" 

My prayer for you today, is that if you are hoping and dreaming about something, hold on to that hope, believe it in it, trust that when that desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

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M.

A poem by Emily Dickinson:

“Hope” is the thing with feathers - 

That perches in the soul - 

And sings the tune without the words - 

And never stops - at all - 

And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard - 

And sore must be the storm - 

That could abash the little Bird 

That kept so many warm - 

I’ve heard it in the chillest land - 

And on the strangest Sea - 

Yet - never - in Extremity, 

It asked a crumb - of me.

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Shhh... I'm Introverting.

I'm Home! Back to business in my own way. I had an awesome time on the other side of my beautiful Country. I never quite understood the weather difference between one side of Canada and the other, it is so different. I loved the green, the lushness, the tepid temperature... and I even enjoyed the rain. It was beautiful. No wonder they call it Beautiful British Columbia.

Now I'm home and getting back into the swing of things, back to my favourite chair, back to my office, back to my list of things to do, and back to introverting. I got to spend an entire week working with a friend on a really big project, and life, and living, etc. It was awesome, and today back in my own little world... I hibernate.

It's going to be awesome.
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M.

If you haven't seen my video on our Living Life On Purpose 2015 Africa Journey- Please check it out here.  We are in the throws of fundraising- and I'd love for you to be part of that. If you like our story, and like my blog, please share it with your friends!
Thanks~
Missie.

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