Showing posts with label Shine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shine. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Give 52 Week 37 - This is Peggy!

Give 52 - Week 37
Cheryl Houston 2016
That commercial was awesome. Peggy? This is Peggy. And, I can't say Peggy's name without imitating the commercial but I don't do it with my coworker, Peggy.

I met Peggy when we were both in the throws of supporting our House of Shine friend, Claudia before House of Shine became House of Shine! The internet can be so awesome at connecting you with like minded people across the globe.

Peggy shares my desire to create and my desire to learn. She has her own blog where she posts her daily life and creative greetings- it's a little slice of Peggy. I love it. Her latest discovery is creating doodle movies. She's facilitating House of Shine's DO52 program on Facebook. And, lately she's been drawing more digitally. Learn, Peggy! Learn!

If you need something- Peggy is there ready to help! When I announced this project she texted me right away offering to create cards for the project! I had it covered already but that shows you who she is.

Her birthday was last week so I'm late but I sincerely wish her the best year ever! Happy Birthday, Peggy!

This is my gift. I give it to you.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Give 52 Week 25 - Building a Life

Give 52 Week 25
Cheryl Houston 2016
I sent this illustrated quote off to Brian Root. Brian and I have never met in person but through the magic of the internet and social media, I have watched him shine in his part of the world.

Brian works in higher education at the University of Pittsburgh at Greenburgh in Pennsylvania in Housing and Residence Life.

I decided to draw this quote for Brian because I saw it in one of his Instagram photos written on some wood in red marker when they were building a home with Habitat of Humanity and I liked it.

Brian is a positive force in this world and is making a real difference through his job and his contribution to causes like Habitat of Humanity. And isn't this quote so true?

This world is a richer place because of you, Brian! Thank you for giving so much to it and to the people around you.

This is my gift. I give it to you.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Give 52 - Week 1: Claudia Shines

The Alchemist Quote for Claudia Beeny
Give 52 - Week 1
Drawing by Cheryl Houston 2015
Way back in 2007 I met my friend, Claudia, at a neighborhood bunco party.

When I asked her what she did, she told me she was writing a blog.

"Funny," I said, "I read blogs!"

I had a lot of time on my hands at my job at that time and I would fill it by reading blogs.

I began participating in the fun that she created on her blog and a friendship was born. At that time, her blog was called Highlowaha and we did a ton of fun stuff! Claudia has an idea producing brain and she was always coming up with something fun and it was an honor to be able to participate in so many good projects.

Some of her projects included: Cookie Cutter Challenge, Creative Olympic Decathlon, Super Bowl Challenges, Serentripity, drawing Ray Wattson, Taste of USA, fun Holiday crafts and celebrations and a whole slew of fun stuff I'm leaving out. Seriously. There was so much more.

Through this friendship, I was able to redefine and rewrite some of the dreams I had for my own life. How could I not when I had found such an encouraging friend who sees the good in everyone she meets? And boldly encourages the good out of them!

The blog was renamed House of Shine and she really started putting a focus more on personal development. There is the The Yellow Envelope Project, The Year of Project, DO52, Box of Shine Party and Shineworks just to mention a few.

There are so many areas of my outlook on life that have been changed for the better by directly being a part of House of Shine and I will always appreciate these days and the growth that I have experienced by being a part of it.

Being a part of Claudia's world has truly reshaped my attitude about abundance and gratitude. I will always be grateful for the experiences and outlook that she shares with me and for what I have learned by taking part in the House of Shine and simply by being her friend. It only makes sense for me to give my first piece of Give 52 artwork to my friend, Claudia.

So, thank you, Claudia. For sharing your Shine with me and for encouraging me to share my Shine with the world. Give 52 can be linked directly back to your influence on my life. I look forward to so many more adventures with you.

This is my gift. I give it to you.