((UPdate: Winner Chosen)) SOUL FOOD: Inner-View & Give-a-Way

And you, 

A windrose, a compass

My direction, my description of the world. 

I have SO MUCH to catch up on and share with you here. The past 3 weeks have whirled by like a magic carpet ride and then I suddenly smacked down with a nasty cold and cough. So here I am on the mend. 

SOUL FOOD: I'm feeling a bit vulnerable, but embracing it as I share this video glimpse of myself answering a handful of questions given to all the creative cooks on this SOUL FOOD Adventure. Everything kicks off December 30th and then runs all the way through December 2014! If you have yet to hear the buzz, there are 39 Creative Heads in the Kitchen serving up a delicious mix of media ---> check out all the juicy details right here. AND I'm also giving away a free spot. . . see below!

Without further ado:

Carissa Paige SOUL FOOD inner-view from carissa paige on Vimeo.

For a chance to win a spot ---> leave a comment below with YOUR FAVORITE SOUL FOOD & I will announce winners next week!

The Magical Digital Hat has chosen --->

Congrats to Gwyn! Please email me at carissapaigeART@gmail.com to claim your seat :) I wish I could give out more spaces... Each & every morsel of your Soul Food answers were delicious to read about. Thank you so much for participating / sharing.

Big Love & Blessings to you & yours this holiday / new year season! 

xo, C

WILD SURRENDER

Hello friends, 

The word of the week for me is definitely Wild Surrender. . . I'm far better off when I just surrender and dance naked with this Wild-Fire inside me. I have a whole lot to say on the subject of showing up as you are, holding nothing back, and releasing bigness --- especially while in the midst of naysayers. 

I had a recent conversation w/ someone who quite literally told me these three things: 

Be Small. Cover Up. Hold Back. 

Wow. . . But! Here comes Robert Downey Jr floating in my head,"Nod, smile, and do whatever the fuck you were gonna do anyway." 

I have reached zero tolerance for certain things, and naysayers are one. This comes 5 years after letting loose from a toxic person or 2 and being blessed by the experience to fully know the difference between true support and ill intent.  I packed up all these bags a long time ago and now --- with every cell in my body I can say how vital releasing is. Especially anyone or anything that isn't igniting your Wild-Fire. 

Be Big. Be NAKED. Hold Nothing Back. 

 In greatness, in light, in love. She emerged. Holding nothing back.

Last but not least --- tomorrow is the LAST DAY for the super duper Christmas in July sale on 21 Secrets! There's still plenty of time to devour all the content... Here are 2 recent pieces by Paige McLean Joyce from my Following the Wild Winds class:

Hop on board the 21 Secrets smorgasbord express right here!!!

Click any of the links, give yourself a gift (and support me in the process) :)

One last update: I have been offering up special things via Instagram lately, like the talisman necklaces & painted top above and they sold out quickly (!) I will make more when the Wild-Fire strikes ;) Some new things have been added to my etsy shop too: www.carissapaige.etsy.com

All my heart,
Carissa

Ps. WILD SURRENDER stamps are by my Dear Pal: Mindy Lacefield. You can grab yourself some Wild Surrender right here!!! 

Pps. I can't figure out how to add a link to my instagram in this blog post, but I put a widget on my sidebar if you'd like to find me there :)

Mixed Media Essentials: Blog Hop!

Hi friends! I'm just beginning to peek out of the rabbit hole I fell into last week. Talk about New Moon swooshing in and stirring things up, deeeep. Did it have an effect on you too? I'm just grateful to be upright on the other side. I'm also excited to be a part of this little blog hop sharing the newest stamp line by Roben-Marie Smith... I am seriously in LOVE with these stamps. I made a little video to inspire you... Hope you enjoy!

The stamps are hot off the press & available right here:  http://www.paperbagstudios.com/shoppe/ 

Hip-hop on over to see the rest of the creative action / blog hop participants:

April Cole:  http://aprilmariecole.blogspot.com/

Carissa Paige:  http://carissapaige.blogspot.com/

Cynthia Shaffer: http://cynthiashaffer.typepad.com/

Danielle Donaldson:  http://danielledonaldson.com/

Jen Osborn:  http://identityseven.typepad.com/themessynest/

Kristin Peterson: http://alteredstatesstudio.blogspot.com/

Lorraine Bell: http://serendipitystudios.squarespace.com/

Roben-Marie Smith: http://www.robenmarie.com/blog/2013/5/1/mixed-media-essentials-blog-hop.html

Sandi Keene: http://sandi-keene.squarespace.com/

Following the Wild Winds.

PS! Speaking of Rabbit Holes: As I was polishing up this post late last night (1:30 AM) a WILD BUNNY   hopped by our back window and then binkied with JOY across our yard. 

Good things to come....  

XO, 

Carissa

21 SECRETS / Following the Wild Winds

Today is the day -- 21 SECRETS is officially official. I am thrilled to be a part of this amazing brew of women. I am also thrilled to finally reveal what I'll be sharing with you: 

"Following the Wild Winds"

Take a courageous voyage through your thoughts and feelings using words, colors and figures to expressively spill yourself into your journals. This workshop will guide you to listen, see subtle signs and clues and explore them deeper. Whether it’s transformation you’re seeking or just a new way to let loose in your pages, “Following the Wild Winds” is an invitation to see yourself and the world around you from new heights.  It is also an invitation to get out -- take soul-full walks, listen to animal messengers, sit still and be illuminated by your discoveries. Once you embrace the Wild Winds they will carry you to where you’re meant to be.

Are you ready to join this amazing journey? Learn more here.

xo

Carissa