My Week via Instagram & a Little Give Away

Hello lovelies... thank you for the sweet get-well notes and emails....  So kind....truly... thank you.

I am feeling human again. No idea where that came from.... Ugh.... Thankfully Ben was willing to snuggle up all day yesterday... and help me get better. Phew.....

Just thought I'd share a little of my past few days...via iPhone and Instagram...... 

Tell me... are you on instagram? Great news...it's now available for android phones..... So why not join us... :) 

I just received Ann's new book..... Reflections from One Thousand Gifts. I just know I am going to LOVE it..... This book is a collection of passages from her first book..... I love books with little snippets that seem to be written just for me.... :) 

And just cause.... a little snap of a kitchen corner....

My new screensaver..... inspired by this week's Beyond Layer's letter.

I also love this book..... very inspired. 

Lovely light shining through my orchid...... 'sigh'

By the lake...with Mr. Ben.... Have I mentioned how much I love him? :)

And in he went.....  see the geese and seagulls.... they are standing on ice... Why would he want to swim in there? Brrr....

Resting up....  until the next walk.... Could he be any cuter? :)

Pink Eggs... just cause....

You can find me HERE on instagram..... my user name is kimklassen.

How 'bout a give away...

I'd love to mail a copy of Ann's new book to one of you.... Share a comment below....stating something you are thankful for...... 

I will announce the winner this weekend when I post the weekly texture.

Please be sure to enter your email address in the comment form, so I can get in touch.

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Before I sign off.....

There's still time to sign up for another round of Beyond Layers......  

Here's what Diane Foster from Studio 56 said about the class..... Thank you Diane... so sweet... 'sigh'...

Beyond Layers e-course with Kim Klassen is truly beyond fabulous. Kim is an incredible artist who teaches about capturing great images and then adding techniques and textures in Photoshop. The joy of taking an online course caught me by surprise. I have enjoyed working at my own pace in the comfort of my studio. As I pondered the prompt for this week, "If not now, when", I was inspired to capture this image. Finding goodness.Finding health.Finding happiness!

Click HERE to visit the Beyond Layers site. 

Until next time....xo,

Comments

[Katie]

You photos are so pretty and the puppy sleeping is so sweet...XoXo

[Katie]

Ooops! Your photos ;-)

[Juanita]

I am thankful for spring's new beginnings. For fresh perspective and online friends who inspire. Happy Easter Kim.

[Patty]

I'm thankful that I have discovered the Power of Now and the wonder every moment brings. I'm also thankful for your classes they are awesome. I've learned so much.

[Carole]

I'd love to win a copy of that book. I am thankful that my grocery shopping for Easter dinner is DONE. Silly but oh-so-true right now.

[Jill Franklin]

What a beautiful Beautiful post! I'm glad you're feeling better.

[Maribel Rivas]

I am thankful for having found you website. I have already learned so much about working with textures in a couple of weeks! Thank you.

[Amalia Ferreira-Espinoza]

I am thankful I found the courage to pursue what makes me happy despite so many obstacles. I am thankful I have a wonderful husband who is always there for me no matter what. I am thankful for all my new online connections. I am thankful for meeting so many talented, encouraging, and gracious friends online. You are all truly amazing!

[Carol]

I'm thankful for the moments when my creativity flows. I am also thankful for those times when my creativity is stifled...because that's usually when I learn something new.

Be well, Kim.

[Kathryn Dyche Dechairo]

I have the simple abundance book too and love dipping into it. Ben is way too cute. We have two cats but will be getting a black lab pup at the end of April. I'm sure it will be crazy but fun . . . can't wait. Great giveaway, wishing everyone the best of luck.

[alexa]

I'm thankful right now, in our seven inches of unseasonal snow, that change is the stuff of life, and nothing (love excepted) lasts forever!

[Carol]

I am thankful for the gifts we are given, the wisdom to use them well, the humility to be grateful for them and the compassion to share them with others.

[Susan W]

I am thankful for the simple things, family, friends and life.

[Barb]

Simple Abundance is my all-time favourite book. It came to me during a difficult time in my life and I truly believe it saved my sanity. It is yellowed, dog-eared, coffee-stained and the ribbon book mark is in shreds (I caught it in the vacuum cleaner one day :). So, I am thankful for all the Simply Abundant things I have in my life - my health, my family, my home(s), food, books, computers, online classes . . . oops - it seems I'm writing in my Gratitude Journal! Happy Easter, Kim! and thank you for all you do!

[anne hartman]

I am thankful that I got home from helping daughter and family with the new baby before my hubby had his accident. I am also very thankful that our National Health programs allowed us to receive, on loan and free of charge, a wheelchair and several other things he will be needing over the next couple of months while recovering. We are so blessed to have each other at times like this. He nursed me through a bad time and now it's my turn to help him through his recovery. Life is good......

[Tish]

I could not be more thankful that spring is here! I am so enjoying the warmer temperatures, beautiful sunshine and the amazing blossoms all around us! I've also recently discovered your site and am so happy I did!

[THERESA]

I know it may sound corny but... I am thankful for life!!!

[Jennifer Meighan]

I am thankful that my 6 year old son, Braeden, is able to play his first sport ever this springk. He was born with a severe handicap and there was a chance something like playing sports would not have happened for him...but he's going to play, yea...

[Julie R]

Oh, that book would be perfect for my new place. :)

[Maria]

Well, gee whiz, my instagram photos look nothing like these . . . I don't think I have the hang of it yet. For some reason, I am always snapping unwanted photos of my feet :-} I wake up everyday being thankful for another day to get it right or to at least try too. Nooo, not taking that picture . . . choosing right path, the right direction on this journey we call life.

[Denise]

I am thankful for photography as it has rekindled my creativity and pulled me out of years of depression. No more medications, just a camera and ability to see the world as beautiful again.

[Karen Downs]

I am thankful for family, friends and good health!

[Carol Hart]

So glad you are on the mend Kim. Love the Simple Abundance book.

I am grateful for the fact that after a year of treatment, my last chemo uptake will be on May 22, 2012! AND I AM STILL HERE!
I am also thankful for being a part of the Beyond Layers experience. You know Kim, I came across your website quite by accident a year and a half ago. I signed up for the Texture Tuesday even though I hadn't taken photographs for a long time and didn't know anything about Photoshop. I figured, well one day I will do this and will be glad I signed up. Well, I was busy with this and that and didn't really do anything with photography of even open up Photoshop. Then the whole cancer thing hit me. Throughout the course of surgeries and treatment I began asking myself "If Not Now, When?" about a lot of stuff. Then the Beyond Layers offering came through my email and I went for it! Best decision I ever made. The Beyonders are a wonderful supportive group, I'm taking pictures constantly, and have even taught my husband a thing or two about Photoshop! And if all that wasn't enough to be grateful for - I was able to sign up for Camp Shutter Sisters this year!!!!! Too cool. Love is awesome!

[shelley in bigsky]

i'm grateful that i'm capable and willing to be grateful for the good, bad and ugly...there's something of a gift in all of it....when i'm willing to look for it...play well

[Tammy]

I am thankful that I'm going to be a Gramma again!! Grandbaby #3 is growing.

[Shirley]

Every day I hear and read stories about horrible spouse and kids and I am over and over so thankful for my husband and sons. We have not always had it easy, nor are they perfect, but I am so proud of who they have become and what they have accomplished!

[Angela]

I'm grateful for a warm spring day, open windows, blooming flowers and eating supper on the screen porch.

[Laf @ lafcustomdesigns]

I must have missed something ... So sorry to hear you've been sick. I know feeling. Love your sleeping Ben!

I'm thankful for the financial safety net my former husband provides even though I haven't had to use it.
I'm thankful for "movement" in my work world allowing me options that weren't there yesterday.
I'm thankful for my sweet, sweet furry friend, Kobi.
I'm thankful for all I am learning and experiencing here in Beyond Layers!

Thanks for all you do, Kim!!!!

[Linda]

I am thankful for this thing called the internet. It has allowed me to see things and learn things. And, yes, I do love Instagram too! And Beyond Layers is way beyond what I expected! Thank you, Kim!
wait, that's 3 things, sorry!

xo,
Linda

[stefanie renee]

hope you are feeling better my friend! what i'm thankful for are my girls who make this world a much better world to live in ...and to great friends who surround me daily. much love sweets - xoxo

[Cheryl]

I am most thankful for my loving family. They come, they share and we laugh...Liam, my first grandchild, is really something to be thankful for..
I also thankful for each new day and each new beginning and the choice on how I spend it.

[Yvonne Michelle]

I'm totally thankful that my brain MRI came back normal & that there's nothing wrong with my pituitary gland. That was a scary few days! So glad it's over, and that I won't be having a doctor drill into my scull & dig around in my brain!!! :)

[Sharon]

I loved that top photo when I saw it today on Instagram. Sooo pretty! The eggs photo is right up there too! I'm glad to hear you're back up to speed and feeling better,Kim. There's much to be done and down time just gets in the way ; )

I should check with my local library and see if they have Simple Abundance. A friend of mine recommended it a long time ago but I never bought it. Would love to be entered into the drawing for your friends book!

[Stacey Dawn]

I'm thankful for finally getting it through my thick skull and beaten heart that God loves me!

[Sharon K]

Today I just want to express my thankfulness for Kim- who somehow manages to give so much in a time when resources and economics are so difficult. Thank you for sharing your textures, tidbits, and life with us. Makes the tough times seems not so bad. (It is way better than money anyway!) :)

[Pushpa Ramesh]

Dear Kim,
My thankful list is soooooooo long.
I am thankful for my spiritual faith, which keeps me going even when the road is tough.For the showing me the right path, when I don't know where to turn.
I am thankful for the lovely family (esp my husband & child) & friends (both online & off- line) that I have.
I am grateful that I came across your www.kimklassencafe.com which heals so many people & encourages me to go beyond my limitations.
For love, peace, happiness, prosperity & good health in my life.
For the abundance the nature provides, because that's what makes my heart leap.
For TIME, which let me do what I enjoy most.
For my ability to be creativity, which helps me to pour my emotions into my digital art or painting.
And for all the lovely textures that you give away &
For so much more life offers me each moment.

[ElaineM]

I am thankful for all the sunshine coming my way.

[cathy @ ma vie trouvee]

I am thankful that I get to live abroad in Singapore and travel all over Asia and learn about so many different cultures and meet so many fascinating people and be exposed to so many AMAZING photo opportunities!

[Nadege]

I am so grateful for the wonderful support that I get from my husband, in my photographic endeavours.
I am so grateful for all the inspiring people I have found in the Blog World.

Wonderful images.

[Leonie-Australia]

I am thankful for a husband of 37 years that still loves me after all this time no matter what!

[Lani]

I'm thankful I read this post AND that I can wake up in Nova Scotia!!!

[pam]

I am thankful that last night my car waited to break down until I was actually parked in a parking lot and not driving on the road. (have to find the silver linking)

[Desirae R]

I am so thankful for my children, even if they drive me bonkers. I am also thankful to have the husband I have. We have come so far in our relationship and its a great feeling to know that even through hard times, he sticks around.

Your dog is beautiful!

[lyne nagele]

I am thankful for God's Love. I am finding out so much about his love during a trying time in my family. My mother has very aggressive cancer and I am learning to trust and learning about love during "the" MOST trying time of my life.

[Kathy]

I am thankful for my family !! Love your Photos and textures!

[Denise]

I can't tell you how grateful I am to be able to do what I love. I am thankful for all the little successes and opportunities and for every beautiful image...and for all the friends who have cheered and supported (and continue to!) me along the way.. :)

[Darlene]

I am thankful for everything these days as a breast cancer survivor I value everything even more now. I am thankful for my camera and the ability to share what I see with others.

[Grandma Deal]

I don't remember how I first found you, but I am so glad I did. I am grateful for all the things you have and are teaching me. It's more than photography - you are sharing what I need to be more ME and not so much what others would like me to be. You are better than a 12-Step Program. ;o)

[Susan P]

I feel very blessed but right now I am grateful for my health - I am getting read to celebrate being a 5-year breast cancer survivor.

I just found your blog and your pictures are amazing.

[kareninkenai]

I am thankful and blessed with the love of my children and friends. Each one is a blessing. Thank you, Kim, for your generosity always and your beautiful art photos. It is a blessing that you share your gifts. May you have a wonderful Easter.