Author Archives: Francesca De Grandis

Upcoming Book

C’mon see the finalized cover for my upcoming book!!!! I’m celebrating: manuscript and cover are done, woohoo! Is there an ebook format you prefer? Come to my celebration post to tell me. Continue reading

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Stealing Women’s Work

Have you ever noticed how the first line of many female artists’ mini biography is mention of the male artist who influenced her? That does not tend to happen in male bios. Their first line usually states their most important … Continue reading

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How Do We Market World Peace?

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DIY Tshirt Cloth Flower

Homespun, but Boldly Elegant I’ve got five new brooches, made from scraps. There’s something spiritually earthy when you upcycle to create beauty. The above T-shirt flower is my variation on this tutorial: http://prairiepatch.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-to-make-fabric-flowers.html Do try the original variation as well. … Continue reading

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Compassion and Moral Superiority

Condemnation fosters conflict. Compassion nurtures mutual understanding and positive change. Continue reading

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What Constitutes Easy?

I thought, “I’m just an emotional basket case, who is angry at God.” Then anger kicked in. That changed everything: I remembered I’m a warrior. Continue reading

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How to Choose a Teacher

Don’t waste precious time and money on false promises, dubious bargains, manipulative web design, and haughty leaders. Continue reading

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2015 Faerie Beltane

Faerie Beltane. The event is a group phone call. Free and open to all. Celebrate magic. Manifest joy, possibilities, abundance, and fulfillment. Continue reading

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Healing Warriors Event

Many people say my self-healing was so miraculous that I should teach my approach. My methods only work for exceptional people. Continue reading

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Phoenix Pendant

Rommy, check out the pic below. I had my painting of a Phoenix laser-engraved on wood, to make a pendant. This is not something I will sell. I wanted to wear my painting as a pendant for so long, but … Continue reading

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