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When We Lose Someone Great – RIP Kobe

January 26, 2020 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

We don’t know when our time is up, but we can live our lives to ensure when it is, we are remembered for who we are and not what we do.

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DIYs with Essential Oils: Massage Bar, Clay Mask, Loofah Soaps, and Aroma Stones

December 14, 2019 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Fun DIYs that also make great gifts. Infused with essential oils, they smell great AND are thoughtful, homemade gifts.

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Reflections: When The Masks Come Off

July 17, 2019 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

What does it feel like when you start to actually be yourself? I share some thoughts in this reflection on a post from two years ago.

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Community Monday: “Year of Memories” Quilt (Creative Gift Idea)

February 4, 2019 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

A gift is more than a gift when it contains a story and brings to mind memories of times together. Read about this “Year of Memories” Quilt my Nana, daughter, and I created.

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Creative Gift # 6: Wedding and Honeymoon Scrapbook

December 13, 2018 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Looking for a creative gift for someone special who celebrated an anniversary recently? Give them a scrapbook of their special day and honeymoon.

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Creative Gift Idea #5: “Let Me Count the Ways” Mason Jar

December 10, 2018 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

“Let Me Count the Ways” mason jars are a perfect, inexpensive gift for those on your list who have everything they need and want. Older parents, grandparents, friends who are hard to shop for… these are the folks who keep their homes neat and tidy and don’t need more “stuff” but love a heartfelt gift.

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Creative Gift Idea #4: Mixed Media Journal

December 6, 2018 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Gift Idea #4 is a mixed media journal in which you will add your creativity to composition books and gift them to friends. This is also fun to do for yourself!

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Creative Gift Idea #3: Blessings Book

December 4, 2018 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

The blessing book is a great way to give a gift that encourages and blesses that friend or family member who needs someone to speak life into them.

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Creative Gift Idea #2: “Let Me Count the Ways” Photo Frame

November 29, 2018 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Gift Idea #2 is a photo mat and frame inside which you include a special picture and reasons you love the person so much. It’s fun to make, easy to do, and can be done for under $10.

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Creative Gift Idea #1: Mixed Media Painting

November 26, 2018 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Over the next few weeks I will share some DIY ideas with you for gifts you can give to loved ones any time of year. Gift Idea #1 is a mixed media painting.

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Fun Family Activity: DIY Essential Oil Lotion Bar

October 5, 2018 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Need a fun activity for the family or a great DIY for Christmas gifts? This DIY Essential Oils Lotion Bar is perfect!

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Zucchini Bread & Memories

August 15, 2018 Shell Vera (The Essential Creative)

Making treats with family can sometimes bring up some interesting memories.

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