Nice-up the New Year: Mini Make n' Take

Free spirits have to soar..." - Ziggy Marley

It was one half New Year's celebration and one half mini workshop and it was a LOT of fun!  It was the first snow of 2014 so I made a few ice lanterns to line the path to our workshop.






































 The girls arrived and we began our celebration.  I made a batch of tropical smoothies and served tortilla chips with fresh salsa.

















While the reggae dub played on continuous loop, we dug our hands into some wool and began making felted dreadlocks.


















































































































 There was also some spontaneous dancing!


















 Happy New Year, girls!























PS - Here's the smoothie recipe that you asked for:

• 2 frozen bananas 
• 1 c frozen pineapple
• 1 c pineapple juice
• 1/2 c coconut milk
• 2-3 c ice
  
  Blend smooth and enjoy!
  
  
  
  

This party is dedicated to John O'Donohue who finished his work on earth on this day in 2008.  His words have infused my life with beauty and wonder.  I'm eternally grateful.

Special Announcement: Nice Up the New Year!

Special announcement!

I will be hosting a mini make n' take workshop to celebrate the new year! 

A Mighty Birthday

And I never met a flower
Who'd deny the higher power
That was born to shine on everyone - MaMuse

Dear Mighty J,

We celebrate YOU and your 6th ride around the sun! 

Shine on, girl, shine on!

MGA Tour - Girl Scout Camp

Share the gift of who you are...
it's why you came to be. - Deborah Latzke






















I drove the beautiful winding roads to the campsite and the scent of Autumn blew though the opened windows bringing with it memories of my own childhood adventures as a scout. As I approached the camp, the excitement was evident and the girls took turns introducing themselves to me. They started their own campfire and began making S'mores. Sated and sticky, we moved into the lodge.

















I sat upon a rocking chair near the fireplace. The girls gathered 'round.

"I want you to picture yourself in this story", I said, "because we are all a part of it...there is great wisdom in this tale and it may be different for each of you. When you find your truth, hold on to it because you will need it for our project".

I read slowly, deliberately, taking time to pause now and then to hold their gazes.

"Those who listen carefully, will here her whisper...all answers are found within..."

When I closed the book I explained that we would be making Wisdom Necklaces based on the messages in the story. The girls were rapt with joy. Together we created miniature oak leaf charms.

















On the back of the leaf, each girl wrote the message that she received from the story.

















When we were finished, I gave each girl a piece of chocolate with a little message under the wrapper and we took a walk in forest before I headed back home.

















Thank you, troop, for inviting Mighty Girl Art™ to circle with you...and remember this, what you believe will become your truth.

With love,
Wendy

Mighty Girls & Moms!

Scenes from Mighty Girl Art's Mother & Daughter event at ArtisTree Studios in Herndon, VA wherein you will find us celebrating each other, loving ourselves, tandem creating, sharing and feasting. Thank you for having me and I look forward to seeing you again this Fall!

"The present is what your life is,
and you are capable of choosing what that will be…

So come to the pond,
...or the river of your
imagination,
or the harbor of your longing,
and put your lips to the world.

And live
your life.” - Mary Oliver (Mornings at Blackwater)

Calling All Mighty Girls & Moms

Calling all Mighty Girls & Moms! There's going to be a special one day Mighty Mother & Daughter event at Artistree Studios on May 22nd. Click HERE for more information and to reserve a spot!