Clean Slate Expression

08/23/2026

Hello, Friends and Family! 🌸

I am SO excited to finally share a little of what has been happening behind the scenes with Clean Slate Expression!

For many years, through some of the hardest seasons of my life, God continued to bring a thought back to my heart—that someday He might use what I had walked through to encourage and help other women. I didn't know what that would look like or how it could ever become something real. It was simply an idea I carried, prayed about, and returned to again and again.

Over time, that little idea began to grow into a dream—and now, for the first time, it feels like a dream I can actually put into action. As I've worked on the new Clean Slate Expression website, God has continued to expand the vision far beyond what I originally imagined. The website is about 95% complete, but somewhere along the way, it became so much more than a website. And I am SO excited to finally begin sharing it with you.

And this is where that dream has led—to the Clean Slate Expression Creative House, a welcoming space where faith, creativity, encouragement, and community come together to help women grow, create, and discover the unique expression God created them to be.

And the first room is opening this Friday! 🌸

Grace in Bloom: Identity will open for the first time as part of a women’s Bible study at Cornerstone International Church & Ministries. We’ll spend time in worship, God’s Word, encouragement, fellowship, and, of course, creative expression—we’re going to make something too!

I don't want to show you everything yet 😉, but I wanted to give you a little peek at the artwork and what I've been creating.

I have prayed over this, dreamed about it, designed it, redesigned it 😂, and poured a whole lot of my heart into it.

I can't wait for you to see it. I really think this is going to be an awesome experience!

God is so good. 🌸

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08/09/2026

05/05/2026

Preparing for an event on May 9th and I'd love for you to come

On May 9th, I’ll be sharing the very first 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 heirloom pieces at the 𝑆𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐹𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔: 𝐹𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑢𝑛 event in Hopkins, SC.

My friend has graciously opened it up for me to invite my own community — so if you’re local and would like to come, send me a message and I’ll share the details. 💜

And if I’m honest — I’m building in a stretching season.
Reorganizing my craft space.
Designing new bloom layouts.
Managing contract work that shifts week to week.

Building a new brand while navigating uncertain income requires faith.

Some weeks feel steady.
Some feel unknown.
But in this uncertain season, I’m choosing faithful reliance on God — one step at a time.

Not rushing.
Not panicking.
Not quitting.

Just trusting Him as I step into something new.

For over 20 years, I’ve worked as a graphic designer — and now I’m slowly translating those same skills into layered fabric, texture, and heirloom scripture art.

It feels familiar… and new all at once. But I’m moving forward anyway.

Victory doesn’t mean no anxiety. It means walking with God through it.

This event isn’t about perfection.
It’s about encouragement.

And I’m preparing slowly. Prayerfully. Steadily.

If you’re building something while still healing — I see you. 💛

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05/01/2026

04/18/2026

Just in case…Everyone, stay safe. Big day tomorrow. It’s official. Signed at 6:00am. It was even on TV. Mine really turned blue. Don't forget that tomorrow marks the start of the new Facebook rule (also known as Meta), which allows them to use your photos. Don't forget the deadline is today!!!

According to the show 60 Minutes:

Just in case you missed it: a lawyer advised us to post this. The violation of privacy can be punished by law. NOTE: Facebook Meta is now a public entity. Every member must post a note like this. If you do not publish a statement at least once, it will be technically understood that you are allowing the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in your profile status updates.

I HEREBY DECLARE THAT I DO NOT GIVE MY PERMISSION FOR FACEBOOK OR META TO USE ANY OF MY PERSONAL DATA.

Hold your finger anywhere in this message and “copy” will appear. Click “copy. Then go to your page, create a new post, and place your finger anywhere in the empty field. “Paste” will appear, and click paste.

04/15/2026

Hey Sweet Friend 🌸

Spring doesn’t last long.
The blooms fade.
The schedules fill.
The season shifts before we notice.

Mini Spring Family Sessions are perfect for capturing this moment without overwhelm.
Soft natural light.
Movement.
Real smiles.
Connection over perfection.

These aren’t just photos.
They’re preserved seasons.

If you’ve been meaning to update family photos, this is your gentle nudge.

✨ DM “SPRING” to book your session.

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04/10/2026

Hey Beautiful Friend… Clean Slate Expression wasn’t built from perfection — it was built from healing.

This space has been on my heart for a long time.🩷

Not from a place of certainty or having it all together…
but from seasons marked by anxiety, intense stress, and the ache of rejection — where healing was unfolding quietly, surrender was daily, and my trust in God was being stretched deeper than ever before.

There were moments I felt overwhelmed, overlooked, not seen and unsure of where I was headed.
And in those moments, God met me gently.
Through prayer.
Tnrough counseling and journaling.
Through creativity.
Through quiet time with Him and in His Holy Scripture.

Clean Slate Expression was created from those moments —
a peaceful creative space to offer encouragement, truth, and support as you walk through your own journey through every season.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest..." — Matthew 11:28

If you’re in a season of healing, growth, or simply needing encouragement…
You are welcome here 💛

✨ Save this as your reminder.

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04/05/2026

Happy Easter!

So thankful for Jesus. His sacrifice on the cross, death and resurrection to life brings all who truly believe and receive Him into their heart a new and eternal life…and life abundant. ❤️

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"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

~John 3:16

"The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly".

John 10:10

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Hope you have a wonderful Easter!💗

04/04/2026

Hey Beautiful Friend 💛

I’m so glad you’re here.

This space was created as a gentle place for encouragement, prayer, and connection — especially for those walking through seasons of healing, growth, or simply needing a quiet reminder that God is with you in every season.

Here, you don’t have to have everything figured out.

You can love Christ deeply and still be healing.
You can trust God while still healing from the past.
You can be strong and still need support.
You can be growing and still have questions.

You are welcome here.

🌸 What you’ll find in this space:
• Encouragement rooted in scripture
• Creative inspiration for reflection and healing
• Prayer and support through difficult seasons
• Gentle reminders of your identity in Christ

🌿 A few simple ways to be part of this community:

💛 Introduce yourself in the comments (only if you’d like)
💛 Share a prayer request anytime
💛 Encourage someone else when you feel led
💛 Receive what you need — quietly and gently

If you’re looking for a more private place to share a prayer request,
you can visit here:

👉https://www.cleanslateexpression.com/prayer-page
Take a breath.
God loves you and sees you.
He is near.

And you are not alone 💛

With encouragement and prayer,
Cheryl

👉 Comment ‘PRAYER’ if you’d like me to pray for you this week

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