New Norm Journey

This beautiful story is about my Dad ~ written by Nessa. I just love it… even though it made me cry. If you are going through loss, you will find laughter and hope in this candid blog. Much love to everyone and especially Nessa during this challenging time.

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Three months ago today, my worst nightmare became my reality. I lost my best friend….Since that day, I’ve been on that journey everyone that has ever lost a partner must go on. Let’s see, how does it go….”Welcome to the club you never wanted to be a member of.”

In these three short (sarcasm) months, 485 projects were started, I’ve finished none…It’s like being ADHD (which I’m pretty sure I’ve always been) but on steroids…

I’ve read so many, many, many books on grief….Surely I am an expert on this subject by now…But, I’m not…Funny thing about these books….Nearly all of them say…..”whatever you do, do not make any huge financial decisions for one year.” Well….probably should have read all 1,000 of these books the very night my precious Jim died….

It’s been a weird three months….I have pushed hard to get everything done, so I could say, “okay, that’s…

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10 Remote Team-Building Activities to Help Your Team Creatively Adapt to the “New Normal”

Team-building activities are good for the spirit, soul — and business

During these challenging times of crisis, encouraging your team to socialize and bond is more important than ever. Not only is socializing crucial for employee mental and physical well-being, but it can also help keep the business healthy in a stressed economy.

Encouraging socializing with team-building activities increases employee engagement, which can lead to more profitable teams. According to a recent Gallup study, highly engaged teams had 41% less absenteeism and 59% less turnover.

Try one of these 10 fun and creative team-building activities to help engage your remote team. Whether you have just 5 minutes for group activities or the resources to go all out, there’s something for everyone.

1. Take a fun virtual creative class together. It’s easier than ever to gather the team for a rewarding team-building experience.   This is a great way to see your team interacting a truly creative way.  We found this Tipsy Artist paint kit with everything included to be the easiest to use for your team. Every kit can be drop-shipped to each team member’s location.  More than a hundred designs for monthly ongoing activities subscription.  Online Class are all pre-recorded and you can even share a YouTube Tipsy Artist Video for team members to cue up on their TV.  For more information contact:  www.TipsyArtist.com/online-classes
2. Meme of the week. Provide specific topic themes to get everyone started, like jokes about your specific industry, animals or being a parent. Not only does humor brighten up your day, research on shared laughter suggests it’s closely tied to social bonding.
3. Quarterly happy mail. Surprise your team members with a package in the mail. Add a custom note card or shipping label to turn anything into a personalized gift, whether it’s tech gadgets, chocolate, wine, gift cards or coffee and tea samplers.
4. Keep gratitude journals. Research investigating gratitude and well-being suggests that gratitude is linked to increased determination, attention, enthusiasm and energy. Show your team how to create their own gratitude journal and encourage sharing reflections on gratitude in your weekly calls. 
5. Create a birth place map. Ask participants to share their birth place and add a “pin” in a virtual map to create a visual of everyone’s “origin story.”
6. Photo scavenger hunt. Create a list of photo ops your team can accomplish at home and divide the team into pairs or small groups to take pictures of themselves completing each task. The first group to submit photos of all the tasks wins!
7. Recipe round up. Have your team submit a recipe on a theme like “Best Ever Cookie Recipes” or “grandma’s secret sauce” to assemble into a keepsake recipe book for the team. Gather together for a virtual potluck where everyone has made the recipe they submitted.
8. Virtual lunch and learn. Send out e-gift cards to cover lunch, then gather the team online for videos from past conferences, an interesting webinar or a LinkedIn Learning Course .
9. Virtual camping trip. Send out personalized campfire painting kits . Encourage people in the video chat to share scary stories, play music and sing-along to campfire songs. You can even share a YouTube campfire video for team members to cue up on the TV.         
10. Next-level happy hour. Add a virtual bartending session to your happy hour. Send out personalized cocktail kits with ingredients so that everyone can make the cocktail together & enjoy while catching up.

Say cheers with our custom cocktail kit recipe postcard template for Avery 5689 and a matching label template for Avery 22828. Or send your team some sunshine with fun note card or label templates to create quarterly “happy mail.”

Homeschool Art Classes

www.TipsyArtist.com

Homeschool Art Kits! Over 100 Designs!

Your Class Painting Kit Comes

with Everything You Need! 

• Online Class with Tiffany ~ World Record Holder for Teaching the Largest Paint Party Ever with 1000 Students! Former Kindergarten Teacher ~ Yippee!  She even has a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from Texas Tech University! 

• Painting Kit with Premium 11×14 Canvas, Three Premium Takon Gold Soft Grip Brushes, 12 Tubes of Premium Quality Heavy Bodied Acrylic Paint, Custom Tracing Template for every key shape in the design, Supply List, Color Mixing Guide and Fun Facts Curriculum Page for each painting theme with Character Development .  Shipped right to your door!

• Written Instructions and Extra Tips & Visuals will always be posted on the Online Video.  

• Opportunity for FREE LIVE Facebook Classes almost every day of the week!  You can interact with the Tipsy Artist.  Interactive video with audience is now available.  

• Private Zoom Classes are available for a minimum of 10 participants!  Gather Your Friends and Network of Home School Family & Friends and Create Your Very own Class.  

Tiffany Bohrer’s “Butterfly Dance” captures the essence of metamorphosis with a breathtaking display of color and symbolism. In this enchanting impressionistic painting, the canvas comes alive with hues of serene blues and lush greens, evoking a sense of tranquility and growth. At the heart of the artwork is the delicate yet powerful presence of a butterfly—a creature that has long stood as a symbol of transformation and rebirth.

The butterfly’s journey from a humble caterpillar to a magnificent winged creature mirrors the transformative phases of human life. Just as the butterfly emerges from its chrysalis, we, too, undergo moments of profound change that mold us into the individuals we become. The symbolism of the butterfly teaches us that even the most challenging circumstances can lead to extraordinary beauty and growth.

Tiffany Bohrer’s masterful portrayal of the butterfly in “Butterfly Dance” is not merely an artistic endeavor—it’s a reminder of our own capacity for change and renewal. As we gaze upon this canvas, we’re invited to reflect on our personal transformations, acknowledging the strength it takes to embrace change and the beauty that arises from it. “Butterfly Dance” becomes not just a painting, but a visual poem that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the boundless possibilities that arise from embracing transformation.

Learn more at: www.TipsyArtist.com

Their Fairy Must Be You

Teaching Beginners How to Paint with Possibilities ~ Tipsy Artist Templates & Winner of Best Art School NAICC Scholastic Education Awards

Tipsy Artist Template Tracing Demo – Click Here

A lot of people ask me if you have to know how to draw to take our Tipsy Artist classes… and NO… you do not. We have Templates that you can trace to make the process super fun and easy. We have tracing templates for every painting!

Please click on the link above to see a demo.  The above example shows all the options we have for the corresponding painting.  Cat glasses, Cat, optional coffee cup and wreath so that you can customize your painting to your desired taste.

For a complete listing of all of our classes and FREE ONLINE VIDEOS, please visit us at www.TipsyArtist.com

We are so grateful to be the recipient of the NAICC Awards Scholastic Education “Best Art School” for 2017!  We have worked so hard teaching beginners to paint all over the state of Oklahoma and beyond!  Thank you again for your support and for this prestigious award!  

 

Miranda Lambert’s Platinum Ballroom hosts a Tipsy Artist Class

Miranda Lambert’s “Platinum Ballroom” at the Ladysmith Bed & Breakfast

Painting Title: “Dream Catcher”

Tipsy Artist – Teaching Beginners How to Paint with Possibilities!

*Templates are provided and NO Artistic Talent is required. 🙂

Location: “Platinum Ballroom” inside The Ladysmith Bed & Breakfast, 221 Main Street, Tishomingo, OK 73460

Date: May 12, 2015, Tuesday Night

Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

*NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL OR FOOD IS ALLOWED.

*Restaurant and Full Bar available at the painting class.

Register for Your Painting Class at www.TipsyArtist.com 

Join us at Miranda Lambert’s Platinum Ballroom as we paint an original piece by Celebrity Artist Tiffany Bora! Class price includes the use of all art supplies, instruction, and a 16×20 take-home canvas!

**YOUR CLASS RECEIPT SHOWING YOUR REGISTRATION IS NEEDED AT CHECK IN. PLEASE BRING IT TO THE CLASS.

Location: – Platinum Ballroom, located inside The LadySmith Bed & Breakfast, 221 Main Street, Tishomingo, OK 73460

Good Cause with this Canvas!  March of Dimes will also have raffle tickets available at their booth at this class.  Special Prizes will be available!  A Win for the Win!!

Oklahoma-based interior designer Phara Queen worked with Lambert on merging her antiques and wares with modern touches. It was Queen who presented Lambert with the wide-ranging curtain and wallpaper patterns on display throughout the B&B. Prints range from pink lipstick kisses and dripping candles to paisleys and, of course, chandeliers.

Instructor: Celebrity Artist, Tiffany Bora, a.k.a. “The Tipsy Artist”

Price: $45 per registration with online discount. ~Advance Purchase is Required to have a seat at the Class. *Seating is Limited for this Special Class. *NO gift certificates or discounts allowed at this show.

REGISTER FOR YOUR CLASS at www.TipsyArtist.com 

AGE POLICY:
-13 to 17 years old with an adult
-18 years old and up without an adult

*Please read our Policy Page for all other Class Purchase Disclaimers and FAQ.

New Year! New Light!

Corporate Event Ideas

Tipsy Artist Classes  are the perfect unique solution for Corporate Event Planners!
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“Tree of Life” Tipsy Artist Class at Woodward, OK!

Woodward JULY Class

The Tipsy Artist is Teaching People how to Paint with Possibilities!
Painting Title: Tree of Life Cross
*Tracing Templates are Provided for Beginner Level Painting 🙂 & Tipsy Artist leads you every step of the way throughout the 3 hour painting class.
Location: Woodward Conference Center, 3401 Centennial Lane, Woodward, OK 73801
** Use 2007 34th Street, Woodward, OK in Mapquest to arrive at the correct destination.

Date: July 25, 2014, Friday Night
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Class Price plus Food catered by the Scoreboard.
*Cash Bar is Provided. No Outside Alcohol or Food is allowed. *18 years and older.
*Your Class Receipt/Paypal Confirmation is needed at check-in. & You Do NOT have to be a Paypal Member to book a class.

Book Your Class with an online discount at www.TipsyArtist.com 

Sunset Cross in the Desert by Tiffany Bohrer

Available at: http://www.TipsyArtist.com

“Make a Wish” Tipsy Artist Class! at the Enid Event Center

Tipsy Artist

Teaching Beginners How to Paint with Possibilities!

Painting Title: “MAKE A WISH” *Tracing Templates are Provided
Location: Enid Event Center
Date: JULY 22nd, 2014, TUESDAY
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Book Your Class at www.TipsyArtist.com

Join us at Enid Convention Hall as we paint an original piece by Celebrity Artist Tiffany Bora!

Class price includes the use of all paint supplies, instruction, aprons and a 16×20 take-home canvas!

Location: – 301 S. Independence Ave., Enid, OK 73701

Instructor: Celebrity Art Instructor, Tiffany Bora, a.k.a. “The Tipsy Artist”

Class Price: $40 per person with online discount. Class Price includes Art Instruction and Food Catered by Enid Event Center. $45 at the door.

**Cash Bar will be available for additional purchase.

Parking: Free and convenient parking lot.

AGE POLICY:
-13 to 17 years old with an adult
-18 years old and up without an adult