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Libz
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Crafted Courage is where creativity has a home. I'm Libz! I want to share my silly goose behavior and make cool stuff. If you need encouragement, inspiration, or a laugh, then come on in!
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Libz @craftedcourage.bsky.social · Aug 28
How many #beads to make a cute cat clock? 1,657 and just a few eye rolls.

I continue to explore #beadwork and document the process of embracing #imperfection and #creativity. I'd love to hear about your experience if you've ever made a piece like this before!

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Bead Different Part 2 - Purrfectly Imperfect
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What seems like a single drop of water sometimes creates a wave of emotion. If you've ever found yourself caught betwen passion and responsibility, then know you are not alone. 💜

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#substack #prose #collage #art #writing #creativewriting #writer
Relief in the Rubble
My husband is a very kind man, and I remind myself of this when I see his quiet acts of service.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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I've been feeling the itch to explore my ongoing creative journey through the written word. I have always enjoyed using language as a medium for expression, and now I have a space of my own. Come by to see what I do without limited characters.

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#substack #art
Somewhere In The Middle
TL;DR - A 30-something woman braves the wilds of inner work using creativity as her lantern.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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I have truly enjoyed creating these pocket sized messages of #joy. #collage has been such an influential medium for me, and it has opened the door to expressing myself in a very real way. I hope your voice rings a little louder today.

#art #artsky #artshare #tarot #oracle #cards #growth
A sun shines brightly through a forest of trees while a beautiful yellow bird sings. The text reads "may my voice be clear and true."
September 17, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Today's #collage session was very fruitful. As I reflected on how I get in the way of my own authenticity, I realized that there are walls I've built out of fear of being seen. I can step into the light, and I hope you join me.

#artshare #oracle #artsky #growth #art #tarot #eclipse
The sunrise peaks through old, makeshift walls. The text reads "It's safe now. The walls can come down." What was once a form of protection may now be a barrier to connection. Supports lift us up, but walls create separation. There is hope, safety, and love on the other side. It takes bravery to deconstruct what keeps us from our own inner truth.
September 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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How many #beads to make a cute cat clock? 1,657 and just a few eye rolls.

I continue to explore #beadwork and document the process of embracing #imperfection and #creativity. I'd love to hear about your experience if you've ever made a piece like this before!

youtu.be/zVVX6vcHO4A?...
Bead Different Part 2 - Purrfectly Imperfect
YouTube video by Crafted Courage
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August 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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In overwhelming times, it is harder to see where #abundance begins and scarcity ends. The gifts of plenty begin with the choice to unwrap their wonder. Whether it's material wealth or the precious resource of time, we can share this to make life a little easier for us all.

#art #collage #artshare
Bountiful blueberries, oranges, flowers, and nature surround a gracious woman in calm surrender. The words "The Flow of Abundance Begins With Me" are visible.
August 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Don't be afraid. It's gonna be great. 💜🦋

I've been experimenting with bigger #collage pieces in a #sketchbook. This process taught me to be more patient and forgiving with myself. These two pages sit side by side, and it is a beautiful reminder to let go and just be.

#art #artshare #craftsky
A young child carrying a big fork approaches a very large piece of cake. Flowers, strawberries and bright tones of warm colors dance in the background. Radiating pinks and purples extend from a cluster of flowers with the text "Don't be afraid. It's gonna be great." A butterfly in flight graces the scene.
July 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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I celebrated my #birthday this year by making myself a very big, very shiny #flower tiara. I also took a moment to #reflect on my solar return. Books read. Memories made. Lessons learned (probably). I'd love to hear about your year that was or will be 💜

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#art #youtube #diy
🌻 With Flowers in Your Hair: A Celebration of the Good Stuff 🌻
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July 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Wrapping up another entry into my Cry While Walking series of #collage based #cards. A gentle reminder to be all you are. Spread your wings, and let your weird find a communal well of weirdness that jives with you. You are wonderful as you are.

#art #artshare #artist #oracle #oracledeck
A band leader with wings marches down a stretch of road that extends from an other worldly portal. The text reads "be all you are."
July 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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No matter if it's a dream yet realized, a loved one, or the vulnerable parts of ourselves. Protect what matters. What we love is worth showing up for.

#collage #art #cards #craftsky #birds #flowers #oracle #card #oracledeck
A mother bird charges towards the oncoming darkness to protect her nest. The card's text reads "protect what matters."
July 8, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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The latest addition to my personal #collage project that I'm calling Cry While Walking. A pocket sized message of #inspiration and #intention to keep seeking ourselves in the wilds of what is.

#art #oracledeck #oracle #cards #growth #journey #craftsky #artsky
A card depicting a large heart with 3 individuals caring for this precious gift in different ways. One cleans the heart with loving kindness. One offers flowers and beauty. The other offers balloons and joy. The card reads "Take Care of Her" as a reminder to take care of most gentle and sensitive parts of ourselves.
July 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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This experimental #craft used finger paints, an eye mask, and a building sense of #intuition. I thoroughly enjoyed letting go of the inputs and feeling my way though. If that speaks to you, I welcome you to join me!

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#craftsky #paint #painting #art #mindfulness
June 21, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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So long as the weather holds out, I'm hosting a free #craft for my local #community at a pop up market near me. I'm very excited, and I spent the evening preparing these packages with a little message of #hope and #inspiration. We could all use a reminder sometimes that we are worthy of our effort.
Small yellow mailers are adorned with inspirational and hopeful messages. The one in focus reads "You are worth the time it takes to learn something new."
June 14, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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This message of #hope is for the not-so-full-of sunshine days. The ones where it takes all of your effort just to get through. You are not alone 💜

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#coloring #coloringbook #creativity #craftsky #healing #mindfulness #journey
A Message of Hope for the Cloudy Days
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June 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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A friendly reminder that your #creativity is uniquely yours, perfection is an impossible standard, and to color outside of the lines. It'll probably happen if you're using #markers anyway, so go with it!

#coloring #art #craftsky #color #mindfulness
A vibrantly decorated coloring book page in hues of yellow, red, green, and orange. Markers are scattered about, and the resulting picture is reminiscent of the coloring of a hummingbird.
June 9, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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I'm so proud of this latest creative adventure! It feels so good to make #creativity a priority. I hope you'll enjoy my experiment with #pixelart and #beading! If you've ever attempted a beaded curtain, tell me about it!

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#craftsky #diy #mindfulness #art #crafts
Bead Different Part 1 - Making Many Mini Beaded Curtains
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June 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Hi there! 👋 I'm pretty darn excited to announce that Crafted Courage now has it's very first episode! I poured my heart into this one. It's not perfect, but that's the point. #creativity is about taking the leap and seeing what you can do.

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#artsky #craftsky #crafts #art
Stained Glass Painting - Crafted Courage
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March 4, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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Anybody else feeling this? *Gestures at everything*

I have been feeling incredibly behind on my personal goals, but it has also been a good reminder to give myself some grace and allow myself to move at a pace that is comfortable to me.

#creativity #progress #mindfulness #imperfection
#kindness
February 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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When in doubt, create. I've had a growing interest in #collage. I wasn't sure at first how big to make my ideas, and then it came to me. A pocket sized message of joy. Here are my first two #cards! ✨ I expect this to be an ongoing project as the feels come and go.

#oracledeck #craftsky #artsky
2 cards on a card stand. The left says "A-bloom" and depicts a vivid variety of flowers bursting forth. The right says "Celebrate your uniqueness. It is your strength." Musicians and tiny creatures play instruments in delight of this celebration!
February 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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When you're in the waiting phase of what's to come next, it's easy to lose sight of all the good that surrounds you. I know I do.

What's something you're grateful for today? ✨

For me, it's the love of family (from birth or by choice).

#love #family #growth #journey #chosenfamily
Libz and Matt on the beach together 💜 Libz, Matt, Ava, and Sweet Tucky doing our best to take a family photo.
January 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Today I wrestled with the feeling of my timing versus right timing. We've all been there where we wish we could hit fast forward to what comes next, but hope is found in the waiting. I hope you enjoy.

#poem #poetry #writing #art #growth
Poem entitled "In The Waiting" Poem entitled "In The Waiting" Poem entitled "In The Waiting"
January 30, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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I am so thrilled that my first installment of Crafted Courage has been a success! I really feel like creativity is my calling, and I'm not afraid to live with authenticity.

Crafted Courage is now a voice of its own. Next episode to come in February 💜✨

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Crafted Courage is the idea that small acts of creativity allow us to expand the boundaries of our comfort zone. By allowing ourselves permission to be a beginner, we open the door to a whole new wor...
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January 27, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Sure do love when nature paints a picture 🌿✨

#sunset #nature #naturalbeauty #mindfulness #awareness #beauty #joy #peace
A sunset with brilliant hues of pink, orange, and purple.
January 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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After a particularly challenging week, I needed to #relax. I didn't know what I wanted to make, so I just sat down and let the #ink go where it wanted to. It doesn't have to be perfect. It just has to be.

#dogtax since it's Saturday and a pup cup is a must.

#art #crafty #crafts #mindfulness #dog
#freeform #ink painting. I let the ink go wherever it wanted to, and then I went in with a pen to outline certain shapes and areas within the piece. This #mindful activity really helped me unwind after a particularly stressful week. #dogtax The glow of a sunny winter morning outlines the joy of our dear Ava enjoying her pup cup.
January 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Just a little something I wrote ✨ I've been on a creatively fueled journey over the last few months, and #poetry has been a tool to help me process some big feels.

How does creativity show up in your world?

#creativity #ink #poems #crafts #crafty #writing #create #journey #growth
January 23, 2025 at 2:08 AM