A Special Military Wife, Mother, and Artist



Creations by Gena

http://www.zibbet.com/creationsbygena

Surfing around the e-commerce site Zibbet, I saw this wonderful interview with Gena.  I immediately wanted to introduce you to this creative lady.

I'm only reposting the first portion of the interview, but you will find the link for the entire article at the end of this post.

Her shop, Creations by Gena, has a beautiful selection of all kinds of various art. If you like variety, you should be sure to stop in, because you can find gifts for every one of your friends and family. Gena currently resides in Georgia with her husband and is a proud supporter of the US Military.

1.Tell us a bit about yourself?

Hi Everyone my name is Gena of CreationsbyGena -specializing in glass art, Misc. Folk and collage art, Primitive crafts and More!

I am a Proud Army EOD (Bomb Squad) wife, which my husband is now retired after 22 years of service..yeah and I am also a very PROUD Air Force and Coast Guard mom (if I had more kids, I am sure I would have the other branches covered too…LOL). When I am not supporting my family I am an altered art, mixed media, Folk art artist. As far back as I can remember, I’ve always been creating things. …just ask my parents. In School while growing up, I took many art classes and graduated from a 4 year vocational school for Graphic and Advertising Design. I had planned on having a career in Graphic Arts, but let’s say “things change” and for the best I must say.


I like to work in different mediums and enjoy learning new techniques. I love to paint, and to craft things. “I hate an empty white wall, and think that the best way to defeat blankness is by making affordable art available to everyone.” It brings me great joy to share my love of vibrant, colorful, whimsical art and crafts with others, thus the reason for the many different items you will see my shop.

And here's a special item from Gena's shop that I thought the ACJ team would really appreciate.

 

Here's the link I promised so you can read the entire interview.  Please visit Gena's shop. She has such a variety of items (even sale items) that would make great gifts.  http://www.zibbet.com/blog/2011.11.21/featured-zibbeter-creationsbygena

Wishing everyone a very special Thanksgiving.

Pepper

Thank You!

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance of those who have died serving our country. I tear at the sound of “Taps” played at ceremonies on Memorial Day. “We come, not to mourn our dead soldiers, but to praise them.” –Francis A. Walker.

"Memorial Day was first celebrated on May 30, 1868. It was observed by placing flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers during the first national celebration. Gen. James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, after which around 5,000 participants helped to decorate the graves of the more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers who were buried there.
Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. This date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.
The alternative name of “Memorial Day” was first used in 1882. It did not become more common until after World War II, and was not declared the official name by Federal law until 1967. On June 28, 1968, the United States Congress passed the Uniform Holidays Bill, which moved three holidays from their traditional dates to a specified Monday in order to create a convenient three-day weekend. The holidays included Washington’s Birthday, now celebrated as Presidents’ Day; Veterans Day and Memorial Day. The change moved Memorial Day from its traditional May 30 date to the last Monday in May. The law took effect at the federal level in 1971."
http://frontpagemag.com/2010/05/31/what-is-memorial-day/

Today I would like to thank those who gave their lives,  all who have served in the past and those who currently serve plus a huge thank you to all their families and loved ones!

Click on each of the items in the treasury below to be taken to the shop of a military person or a family member of someone who has served in the military.

                                                   Thank You

VE

Red, White and Blue Christmas

hopeandjoystudios

I would just like to take a moment and ask that you remember our soldiers and their families at this time of year. Having a family member or friend deployed anytime of the year is difficult, but it is even harder throughout the Holidays.  

MermaidsPalette

   

fancyfigleaf

We have to remember that it is not just the soldiers that are affected by these deployments, but their families and loved ones too. Meaning, mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, girlfriends, boyfriends, (all family and friends) and of course most of all the children.

They are hit the hardest, but they are also the proudest.

wendysorigami

gingerbabies

FishInTheAtticStudio

While my husband was deployed I worked actively with the FRG (Family Readiness Group) we worked very closely with both military personal and the soldier’s families. We all tried to help each other and keep things sailing smoothly on the home front so our soldiers did not have to worry so much about us and they could focus on their job. 

holidaylegacies

DeadSerious2010

          

There are plenty of ways and places that you can show support of our soldiers. Any local VFW or American Legion, if there is an Armory nearby you can even contact them.

This site has lots of information;

http://www.military.com/benefits/resources/support-our-troops

TheShabbyChicCottage

susanbrack

Sometimes a simple acknowledgment or a Thank you is all it takes to let the soldiers and the families know that they are not alone this time of the year and that they are in our thoughts and have our support.

doodlebeacards

To all of our soldiers and their families, I thank you and will be keeping you all close to my heart through the Holidays

(jj)