Barbara's Daily Whisper

Daily Whisper Cards for Teenagers

Daily Whispers — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:31:41 +0000

I am so happy to show you my newest product. If you have been following my business you know that it all started in 2001 with I AM cards. I reluctantly stopped making these cards a year later because I could not find a way to manufacture them without going out of the country. During the year I was making and selling these cards (for adults and children) the ones that sold the most of were my kids cards.Therapists especially liked the cards, they used them in therapy as a tool to get kids to open up about their feelings.

In 2009 I decided to re-create my vision of my cards with a more passive type of message and the new name, Daily Whisper. My passion for helping people speak to themselves in a more loving way has not diminished. It is still my main focus but it has taken a back seat since I fell in love with making plush toys! I gave my adult and kids cards a new look and started all over. However, the manufacturing process is way too time consuming for me and I needed a printer.

I am so happy to say that I found a local printer to make my cards and they are putting them in nice bundles of 30 and wrapping them in cellophane. I still need to figure out how to present them, as a kit? in a pouch? in a plastic box? That will come to me and I don’t mind suggestions. In the mean time the little package will work for now. After years of thinking about them, they are ready to sell and I am very happy with the way they turned out. I am so happy to be able to show them to you.

Let’s face it, it is tough being a teenager. Their peer pressure and desire to fit in can be overwhelming. They are stuck in the middle of being a child and an adult. And unfortunately they don’t share their deepest feelings with anyone and because of that they can feel alone.Daily Whisper cards are tailored for teens. The cards speak their language and assure them that life is worth living. They give teens a more positive way to speak to themselves about their daily concerns. The cards touch on body image, school, self, friends and family. There are also cards for the sensitive subjects; how to deal with bullies, sex and drugs.Here is a sampling of three cards: “I do my very best. This is my life and I am responsible for my own outcome,” “I choose my friends carefully. I would rather have no friends than the wrong friends,” and “It’s okay to fail sometimes. That only means I need to learn from it and try again.”Daily Whisper cards come in a pack of 30 and are stacked and wrapped in cellophane. They are for boys or girls ages 13-19. Please visit my Zibbet store BSL Creations to purchase. $10.00 each

The Beauty of Blessings

Daily Whispers — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:23:35 +0000

“Bless a thing and it will bless you. Curse it and it will curse you…..If you bless a situation, it has no power to hurt you, and even if it is troublesome for a time, it will gradually fade out, if you sincerely bless it.”–Emmet Fox

The Beauty of Gratitude

Daily Whispers — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:59:49 +0000

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.”–Melody Beattie

A New Year and a New Baby!

Daily Whispers — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:45:02 +0000

My daughter just gave birth to our first grand baby. She is the first baby to be born to both families in 30 years. This little 7 pound girl is very popular. My friend said, “Babies are the glue that hold together a family.” Thinking about that I believe it to be true. Family members we hardly see want to come see this precious newborn baby. All of a sudden we begin to have more conversations, our moods are lifted and our generosity increases.

My grand baby smells yummy and sounds so cute. She has a beautiful face and when I look at her I start thinking about hope and new beginnings. She is innocent and pure of heart. She sees everything for the first time with a clear non judgmental mind.

I want to see the world like she will see it! To look at the world with the eyes of a child is a seriously good goal. That is my New Years Resolution. To drop judgment, see what is in front of me like it is the first time seeing it and living with a pure heart. Maybe you can try it with me.

Daily Whispers — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:30:17 +0000

“Where I come from does not define who I am. I am the creator of my own life and I choose to create a life of substance and purpose.”

Daily Whisper cards

15 Ways to Find Our Holiday Spirit

Daily Whispers — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:39:31 +0000

* Relax while listening to your favorite holiday music
* Decorate your home and yard
* Invite your favorite friends over for some holiday cheer
* Ask a child what they want for Christmas
* Bake Christmas cookies
* Wrap presents while listening to holiday music
* Drive on streets with decorated homes or trees
* Read a heart warming Christmas book
* Attend Church to be reminded of the true meaning of Christmas
* Hang out with people who love the holidays
* Enjoy the holiday decorations at the stores
* Put Christmas lights on your house and look at them every night
* Give time, clothes or money to a favorite charity
* Watch a favorite Christmas movie
* Wear holiday socks

Today’s Thought

Daily Whispers — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:54:15 +0000

“The great man is he who does not lose his childlike heart.”–Mencius

I love this statement. A child has a heart that is so pure. He is in a constant state of learning and his perception of life has not been altered. He is closer to God and everyday is seeing something for the first time.

After living in my home for ten years at times I take my house and neighborhood for granted. I see it every day so sometimes I forget to see the beauty around me. When I step into my childlike heart I remember that first day coming into the area and how beautiful I thought the streets and buildings were. At that moment, when I reflect back, I become grateful and realize how blessed I am. I do this exercise often to keep me grounded and in a constant state of gratefulness. I also use my childlike heart with people in my life that I find myself taking for granted. I remind myself why I care for them and how they added to my life and it changes how I behave around them.

It is easy to fall into routines and take what we have for granted. But this statement will help remind you look at your life differently. Take the time and appreciate what you have and who you have in your life by reflecting back and looking again with your childlike heart. Doing so will encourage love to bloom all over again.

Hidden Treasures

Daily Whispers — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:17:25 +0000

I believe in allowing a child to have time to just “be”. To sit with themselves and think, dream and let their imagination go. I think it is more difficult these days for our children to do this because of the constant activity and input from the media, phones, computers, computer games, and after school sports. I asked my son who is 20 if he ever gives himself time to sit quietly and he said that his quiet time is while he is in the shower! I believe him because I have never seen him anywhere where he wasn’t getting input somehow. As a child he used to eat his cereal at breakfast while reading the cereal box.

I wonder how healthy it is for a child to be constantly bombarded with input. My son is very intelligent and happy so for him it seems to have worked. But what about the children who are creative and never get a chance to work with their creativity because of the high demand of our times? Are they still finding time to just be alone and are their parents intuitive enough to understand that this is what they need?

This Star pillow isn’t just for Christmas, it was made by me for the sole purpose of teaching a child to dream. It is soft, plush and has a friendly smiley face. The treasure is the card in the back pocket with a verse to remind the child to take a chance on dreaming. The card in the back pocket reads:

Take me close and hold me tight

and wish a dream with all your might.

Dreams come true and you will see

anything is possible if it’s meant to be.

In our busy world children can use bedtime as a time to think about themselves, how their day went and the possibilities that are waiting for them tomorrow.

Star Pillows come in red, blue and gold and are a perfect gift any time of the year. To see them in more detail go to my Etsy store by following this link: Etsy Store

Buddy Walk for the OC Down Syndrome Association

Daily Whispers — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:20:18 +0000

I was delighted to have a booth for this buddy walk in the Angel’s Stadium on November 7th. Many families participated to raise money for this very worthwhile cause. It was easy to see that these were special families as they were calm and friendly with well mannered kids. I was just a spectator and vendor and I loved every minute the day. I had a great response to my product line. The children, with and without down syndrome loved my plushies. They twisted their necks to look more if their parent had them by the hand and walked by without stopping and the ones who stopped had the most delighted expressions on their faces. I was happy with my sales and the experience gave me the fuel to continue sewing and creating. There is something about a smiling child that warms my heart and fills me with joy. I can’t think of a better feeling.

Angels

Daily Whispers — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:27:35 +0000

I love angels. I have them all over my house. I made these little angels from a modified version of DigiStitches Lolly Dolly. I had one to sell at my last craft show and the lady who bought it said I should make thousands. I appreciate her enthusiasm but just to be safe I made 7 for my next show. I will let you know how they sell. If I have any left I will put them on my Etsy site.