Sunshine Maker's Club

  Gathering Moments Grow Slowly: A Gentle Reminder for Busy Women There is something beautiful about a sunflower. Not because it blooms overnight. Not because it grows faster than everything else around it. But because it quietly reaches toward the sun, one day at a time. This month's Sunshine Stitch Society theme, Gathering Moments Grow Slowly , began with a sunflower. Yet the deeper meaning has very little to do with the flower itself. It is about learning to notice life again. In a world that encourages us to move faster, do more, and constantly chase the next big thing, many of us are longing for something different. We want to slow down. We want to feel creative again. We want to enjoy our days instead of rushing through them. And often, the most meaningful parts of life are not the big milestones at all. They are the small moments we gather along the way. The Art of Collecting Small Joys Think about the moments that made you smile this week. Perhaps it was: Morning sunshine ...

  If you’ve ever sat down to create and thought, “I don’t even know what my style is…” — you’re not alone. So many of us go looking for creative style like it’s something out there waiting to be discovered. Something we need to define, name, and get “right.” But here’s a softer, truer way to look at it: Your creative style isn’t something you find. It’s something you feel your way into. Your Creative Style Is a Feeling First When people search for how to find your creative style , they’re often expecting rules—colors to use, techniques to follow, or a certain “look” to develop. But style doesn’t begin with how something looks. It begins with how something feels . Think about the feeling you’re drawn to when you create: A sense of calm A quiet kind of hope Softness and comfort Nostalgia or meaning A slower, more intentional pace That feeling becomes the foundation of your creative style. The fabrics, textures, colors, and details? They come later. Start ...

How My Home Office Became My Creative Art Studio For years, my home office was just that: a place for paperwork, bills, and the endless shuffle of “to-dos.” A practical space, but not a soul-filling one. Then life shifted. My health changed, my routines slowed, and I found myself searching for ways to feel useful, creative, and connected again. What I discovered was transformative: with a few adjustments, my office became my creative art studio—My YouTube channel, @Marketsofsunshine was born  and it completely changed how I view myself and my purpose. This story isn’t just about rearranging furniture. It’s about women over 45—especially those navigating health challenges—reclaiming their creativity, their voice, and their sense of connection through something unexpected: YouTube. Not for followers. Not for money. But for the joy of sharing, teaching, and building community. Because that’s where true fulfillment lives. Why Creativity Matters Even More After 45 When health is...