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Practical Ways to Study from Life – 1 | Tuesday Tips
On a recent trip down south, I did the amazing. Okay, well, maybe it wasn't so amazing, but it certainly was unique. I left my camera home. Which is something that I don't usually do on family trips. Although I did have a small camera with me that I was able to take...
Create a Paper Doll with Me | Monday Littles
And we're onto the next post of "Create a Paper Doll with Me"! Thank-you so much to all of you who gave your input!! We now know two things about the next Monday Little Paper Doll: She is going to be in the Victorian Period and in the age range of 18-25. You...
A Smile for Your Day
The Treasure Tree | Thursday Children’s Book Review
The Treasure Tree Written by John & Cindy Trent, Gary & Norma Smalley Illustrated by Judy Love This book is an endearing classic to have on your shelf, both for its illustrations and story! It's an allegory wrapped with a sweet children's story...
Practical Ways to Study from Life Introduction | Tuesday Tips
Working from life is SO important! When I say this, I'm talking to myself as much as to you. I am just starting to grasp the beautiful value of working from life! Recently, I attended the Lamplighter Guild in Letchworth State Park and studied under Lisa Mistuik. It...
Create a Paper Doll with Me | Monday Littles
Yes! I'd like you to help me in designing the next Monday Little! There will be a series of three posts including this one where you can give me your feedback and depending on which options receive the most votes, which ones I will design with! I can hardly wait to...
A Smile for Your Day
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think...
In Love | A Smile for Your Day
Growing Grace Paper Doll | Monday Littles
Isn't it wonderful that spring is just blossoming into summer? I am loving the green that is flourishing around us! Recently, we had an event that I made a paper doll for, and I wanted to offer it online too! So here, she is! Meet Growing Grace. Use the link...
Quick Question Quiz | Summer
Summer is just around the corner and I have a quick question quiz for you! What do you think of when you hear the word, summer? Watermelon? Picnics? Use one (or more!) of the answer choices below and leave a comment! a. Fruit--watermelon, cantaloupe,...
About the Artist
Melissa Thomsen is an northeastern woman with a mission to share God’s Word through compelling, inspirational and interpretive works of art.
She believes in the importance and life-giving power of the Word of God and desires to draw hearts closer to Jesus Christ and God the Father through her work.