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About nball252

Hi, my name is Naomi, I am a Christian, certified aromatherapist. I also have an Associate Degree in Bible. I looked for books about aromatherapy from a Christian point of view and didn't find any, so I wrote one, The Aromatherapy Advocate. An introductory book for Christians on aromatherapy. I have one son whom I home schooled. I started using essential oils 10 years ago. I love the fragrances and I love the powerful benefits of using essential oils. I received my certificate about 10 years ago and have been teaching and writing about aromatherapy from a Christian perspective since then.

Patchwork Collage Paper

Posted on July 15, 2020

Art as therapy is a wonderful idea! Making things you like to make lifts your spirits….maybe that why making things is addictive! However some days grief and sorrow get you down so you don’t want to even brush your hair let alone make art. But here is a good project for the days you don’t want to commit yourself to working on a masterpiece Continue reading →

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My Precious Nature Journal

Posted on July 6, 2020

A collaborative nature journal. Continue reading →

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This One Hope

Posted on June 30, 2020

When you are drowning in grief and when your world is crashing down all around you, when your heart is so broken you feel like you will never be OK, let a lone happy again, there is one thing you … Continue reading →

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Big Collage Using Handmade Papers

Posted on June 24, 2020

How I used the crayon collage papers I made in one large collage. Continue reading →

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Love Each Other

Posted on June 19, 2020

There is only one hope for our country right now and that is the hope we have in Jesus. His love is the only power strong enough to make a difference. “I give you a new commandment: Love each other. … Continue reading →

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Crayon Collage Papers

Posted on June 19, 2020

How I used crayons to make patterned collage paper. Continue reading →

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Unite in Prayer

Posted on June 15, 2020

After Solomon became king God appeared to him in a dream and offered him anything he wanted. Solomon asked for an understanding heart, for discernment and wisdom in order to be the best king he could be. God granted him … Continue reading →

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Staining Papers

Posted on January 15, 2020

Bad things that happen in our lives can leave an ugly stain on our hearts. If we let it that stain can negatively affect our lives. On the other hand if we let God fix it he will make that … Continue reading →

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22 Ways to Use Your Collage Papers

Posted on January 13, 2020

Mono printing, stamping, stenciling staining, etc. is so fun that it can be addictive. So then you end up with a huge stack of lovely papers. What can you do them? You can give or trade your excess papers to … Continue reading →

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Using “Ugly”Papers

Posted on January 11, 2020

These pages are from my Book 22, which is a junk journal or collage book. I started with “ugly” scrapbook paper, my own art that was ugly and other random papers. The page on the left is the back of … Continue reading →

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