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    <updated>2009-03-12T20:34:03Z</updated>
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    <title>Sail Away</title>
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    <id>tag:www.compelling-creations.com,2009:/News//3.14</id>

    <published>2009-03-12T20:20:09Z</published>
    <updated>2009-03-12T20:34:03Z</updated>

    <summary> Dear Friends, I have just finished a note comforting a grieving friend. I sent her my SailAway© charm which I hope reassures her that her loved one is only gone from her sight in this temporal world. This is...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Jill Felts</name>
        <uri>www.compelling-creations.com</uri>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"><font color="#000000">Dear Friends,<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"><font color="#000000">I have just finished a note comforting a grieving friend.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"><font color="#000000">I sent her my <a href="http://www.compelling-creations.com/shop/truth/"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Sail</i>Away© </a>charm which I hope reassures her that her loved one is only gone from her sight in this temporal world.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"><font color="#000000">This is a new design for us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>I created this charm specifically to sooth a friend's sorrow, because sometimes it's hard to express ourselves in times of grief.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Now you can share your sentiments with this silver charm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The little sailboat on the horizon can now be close to their heart, soothing their ache and bringing them comfort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The card opens so you can write a note on the inside.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"><font color="#000000">I hope this design helps you raise someone's spirits.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p>
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    <title>Allegiance Pendant</title>
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    <id>tag:www.compelling-creations.com,2008:/News//3.12</id>

    <published>2008-09-22T18:35:07Z</published>
    <updated>2009-03-13T17:16:04Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[ &nbsp; I have recently designed&nbsp;a&nbsp;pendant entitled Allegiance© and added it to our&nbsp;Cause Collection to help raise support for military families. &nbsp;I could not take another minute of watching our wounded military service men and women on the evening news...]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>Jill Felts</name>
        <uri>www.compelling-creations.com</uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">
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<form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="10"><img class="mt-image-right" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 20px 20px; WIDTH: 260px; HEIGHT: 195px" height="384" alt="allegiance with bag_9788.jpg" src="http://www.compelling-creations.com/News/allegiance%20with%20bag_9788.jpg" width="576" /></form>I have recently designed&nbsp;a&nbsp;pendant entitled<strong> Allegiance©</strong> and added it to our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.compelling-creations.com/shop/causecollection/index.php" href_cetemp="http://www.compelling-creations.com/shop/causecollection/index.php"><span style="COLOR: blue">Cause Collection</span></a> to help raise support for military families. &nbsp;I could not take another minute of watching our wounded military service men and women on the evening news so I designed&nbsp;this pendant to give back.&nbsp; </span></p>
<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">Your purchase of this pendant directly benefits the <a href="http://www.fisherhouse.org/" href_cetemp="http://www.fisherhouse.org/">Fisher House</a>, a non-profit organization that supports America's military in their time of need.&nbsp;They provide <em>"a home away from home"</em> enabling family members to be close to a loved one at their most stressful time -- during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></p>
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<form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="12"><a href="http://www.compelling-creations.com/News/crop_9511.jpg"><img class="mt-image-left" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 20px 20px 0px" height="322" alt="crop_9511.jpg" src="http://www.compelling-creations.com/News/assets_c/2008/09/crop_9511-thumb-160x322.jpg" width="160" /></a></form>Inscribed in the sterling silver are the values that military spouses feel exemplify their families' principles:<strong>&nbsp;<em>Duty, Honor, Country, Courage, Sacrifice, Service, Family, Freedom, Friendship, Faith.</em>&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp; Don't we want these words to reflect all of us?<br />&nbsp;</span></div>
<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">I strongly feel that we must never forget the sacrifices of our military families.&nbsp;&nbsp; I dream that women all around the globe will wear this pendant to support families who have sacrificed so much.&nbsp;&nbsp;We're all in this together.&nbsp; Click&nbsp;in this file <a href="http://www.compelling-creations.com/News/Giving%20Back.pdf">Giving Back.pdf</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;read the story in USAA Magazine. 
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    <title>Ribbon Charm</title>
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    <published>2008-09-15T16:29:41Z</published>
    <updated>2008-12-18T21:07:14Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[ In the spirit of my company's cause related fundraising, my 17-year-old daughter, Jessica,&nbsp;and I&nbsp;participated in the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk by walking 60 miles with 3000 women and men in Atlanta GA. It was an exhilarating&nbsp;experience!&nbsp; One we will...]]></summary>
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        <name>Jill Felts</name>
        <uri>www.compelling-creations.com</uri>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 12pt 0in">In the spirit of my company's cause related fundraising, my 17-year-old daughter, Jessica,&nbsp;and I&nbsp;participated in the <strong>Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk</strong> by walking 60 miles with 3000 women and men in Atlanta GA.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 12pt 0in">It was an exhilarating&nbsp;experience!&nbsp; One we will never forget.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 12pt 0in">Please know that whenever you purchase </font></span><font color="#000000"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">our sterling silver<a href="http://www.compelling-creations.com/shop/charms/"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Ribbon for a Cause</i></a> charm we help others in their walks for a cure by being able to donate to their cause.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 12pt 0in"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"><font color="#000000">We walked to honor those who have passed on from this disease, those who are fighting it, and those who have survived.&nbsp; We are walked for all of us.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 12pt 0in"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"><font color="#000000">We pray that each day your loved ones know how much you appreciate them and that you feel appreciated as well.&nbsp; We hope your lives are rich with laughter, love and friendship.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></font></span></p>
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    <title>Atlanta Business Radio Interview</title>
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    <id>tag:www.compelling-creations.com,2008:/News//3.10</id>

    <published>2008-05-07T19:08:47Z</published>
    <updated>2008-06-25T20:05:59Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[Today I had the honor of being a guest on Atlanta Business Radio.&nbsp; If you would like to listen to the interview Click Here&nbsp;to go to About the Designer.&nbsp; Scroll down and click the play button.&nbsp; I am the second...]]></summary>
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        <name>Jill Felts</name>
        <uri>www.compelling-creations.com</uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Today I had the honor of being a guest on Atlanta Business Radio.&nbsp; </p>
<p>If you would like to listen to the interview <a href="http://www.compelling-creations.com/about_the_designer/">Click Here</a>&nbsp;to go to <em>About the Designer.&nbsp; </em></p>
<p>Scroll down and click the play button.&nbsp; I am the second guest.</p>
<p>If you would like&nbsp;to read&nbsp;more about the interview or Atlanta Business Radio&nbsp;<a href="http://atlantabusinessradio.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=336875">click here</a>.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
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<entry>
    <title>Roots</title>
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    <published>2007-12-07T14:34:25Z</published>
    <updated>2007-12-07T14:48:55Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[ I am a "tree hugger" at heart. I love trees.&nbsp; I love my walks in the woods with my dog, Smokey.&nbsp; Sometimes I sit for minutes on end and just stare at the intricate details of a tree.&nbsp; I...]]></summary>
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<p>I love trees.&nbsp; I love my walks in the woods with my dog, Smokey.&nbsp; Sometimes I sit for minutes on end and just stare at the intricate details of a tree.&nbsp; I am&nbsp;intrigued at what must be beneath the earth to hold such&nbsp;an incredible tree...the roots are so important and don't get any fanfare.</p>
<p>The card reads,<strong> <em>"Just beneath the surface is what you do not see.&nbsp; It's more important than my looks because without it I cease to be."</em></strong></p>
<p>Many customers have pointed out that the open space in the design&nbsp;reminds them of a wing... which gives this design another meaning altogether... reminding us to give our loved ones "roots and wings."&nbsp; Enjoy!</p>
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<entry>
    <title>Be Still Ornament</title>
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    <published>2007-12-04T21:48:11Z</published>
    <updated>2007-12-07T14:51:46Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[ View image &nbsp; &nbsp;New for this Christmas season is our Be Still Christmas Ornament. The Be Still pendant was introduced this Fall and it was such a hit that we decided to create it in an ornament as well....]]></summary>
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        <name>Jill Felts</name>
        <uri>www.compelling-creations.com</uri>
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<p>The <strong><em>Be Still</em></strong> pendant was introduced this Fall and it was such a hit that we decided to create it in an ornament as well.</p>
<p><u>The inspiration for this design</u>?</p>
<p>When I meditate I feel very "centered" in God's perfect plan for me.&nbsp; The dot in the center represents you, your family, or whatever you need it to be.&nbsp; You are perfectly centered in God's perfect alignment over you.&nbsp; You can see three fish in the design...and many people see a Celtic knot at first glance. 
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