april biz goals

I moved forward in many creative ways in March.  I strayed from my goals and allowed my journey to take some twists and turns.  Before jumping into April let's see what happened in March ...

March Goals

• credible nutrition postcard design - done!
• east valley artisans postcard - only received 1 artist image so, I need to follow up on participation.
• move creative stash website to my blog - eek, I'm ignoring this
• begin new wedding invitation design - I will be tackling this asap
  
• custom painting - need to purchase the canvas and get started
• custom coaster - artwork prints have been chosen, I need to print, cut and resin.
• get involved with this month's creative every day theme - this was lost in the shuffle.  I will try again for April.
  
• family art play time- yes of course!  lots of family painting sessions this month
• try meal planning- downloaded a planner but haven't set time aside yet to think on this.
• gym - pretty good.  Not great but, pretty good. We took some family walks this month which were nice, would like to keep up with those.

Although my goals still need attention, I did get down to business in the following ways ...

 I have designed a few software icon packages in the past and received a referral this month to create this software icon package for Design Tech. 

I received a custom order for an art print necklace and since I was mixing resin for that, I made a bunch of art pendants to create new necklaces with. 

 I have been wanting to experiment with a mandala style paintings and one evening I was inspired to do it.  This painting is for sale in my Etsy shop along with these new items.  

A few months ago I created the logo design for Credible Nutrition and this month they contacted me about designing a postcard to go along with it.  Barbie and Rachel are a joy to work with.  They offer a wide range of counseling and consultation options to help get you healthy! 

Lastly, a childhood friend is expecting her first baby and had a baby shower back in NY.  Sadly, I wasn't able to attend but, I channeled my energy and love for her into a gift for the baby's nursery. I really want to show you it but, I just mailed it off yesterday so, I'll have to wait until she receives it next week to blog about it.

So you see, I was quite busy even if my goals were a bit abandoned.  I hope my momentum stays and I can will my wondering self into doing what I plan this month!

April Goals

• begin S&J wedding invitation design
• completed commissioned baby nursery painting
• print art and resin custom coasters
• list new bottle cap magnet set and create with resin art pendants
• add about page to creative stash blog
• get involved with creative every day theme - small
  
• family art play time
• setup monthly meal plan
• movement - family walks, yoga and dance

The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible. ~ Arthur C. Clarke

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