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I'll be out of the henna studio this week to celebrate #seidleverafter ️paper flowers made by Frances & I – if you need me I'll be checking back after the weekend

Posted by Kelly on Jun 23, 2017 in Henna | 0 comments

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I'll be out of the henna studio this week to celebrate #seidleverafter ️paper flowers made by Frances & I - if you need me I'll be checking back after the weekend

I’ll be out of the henna studio this week to celebrate ️paper flowers made by Frances & I – if you need me I’ll be checking back after the weekend

Posted by Kelly on Jun 23, 2017 in Crafts, Henna, Michigan henna tattoo | 0 comments

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Know any lovely lady who is a mama-to-be? The ideal time frame to have your baby bump decorated in natural, organic henna is 30 weeks and up.Book a session or get a gift certificate for a friend ! This pretty mama came into the studio today – so much fun! #henna #mehndi #hennatattoo #hennatattoos #artist #kellycaroline #baby #mama #babyshower #floral #flower #babybelly #babygirl #hennas #tattoo #ink #tattoos #organic #natural #michigan #ypsi #ypsilanti #mandala #bellyblessing #blessing #kids #mama #mom #pregnancy #pregnant #michiganhenna

Posted by Kelly on Jun 18, 2017 in Henna | 0 comments

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Know any lovely lady who is a mama-to-be? The ideal time frame to have your baby bump decorated in natural, organic henna is 30 weeks and up. Book a session or get a gift certificate for a friend ! This pretty mama came into the studio today – so much fun!

Posted by Kelly on Jun 18, 2017 in Crafts, Henna, Michigan henna tattoo | 0 comments

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henna by our artist Frances at the studio :: shoulder arm floral mandala for the summer #henna #hennas #hennaartist #kellycaroline #michigan #michiganartist #dearborn #dearbornheights #mehndi #mehndidesign #tattoo #tattoos #ink #organic #hennadesign #hennatattoo #hennatattoos #flower #flowers #yoga #yogi #mandala #ypsi #ypsilanti #detroit #birthdayparty #canton

Posted by Kelly on Jun 15, 2017 in Henna | 0 comments

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henna by our artist Frances at the studio :: shoulder arm floral mandala for the summer #henna #hennas #hennaartist #kellycaroline #michigan #michiganartist #dearborn #dearbornheights #mehndi #mehndidesign #tattoo #tattoos #ink #organic #hennadesign #hennatattoo #hennatattoos #flower #flowers #yoga #yogi #mandala #ypsi #ypsilanti #detroit #birthdayparty #canton

henna by our artist Frances at the studio :: shoulder arm floral mandala for the summer

Posted by Kelly on Jun 15, 2017 in Crafts, Henna, Michigan henna tattoo | 0 comments

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henna today :: shoulder / chest mandala for the summer #henna #hennas #hennaartist #kellycaroline #michigan #michiganartist #dearborn #dearbornheights #mehndi #mehndidesign #tattoo #tattoos #ink #organic #hennadesign #hennatattoo #hennatattoos #flower #flowers #yoga #yogi #mandala #ypsi #ypsilanti #detroit #birthdayparty #canton

Posted by Kelly on Jun 13, 2017 in Henna | 0 comments

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henna today :: shoulder / chest mandala for the summer #henna #hennas #hennaartist #kellycaroline #michigan #michiganartist #dearborn #dearbornheights #mehndi #mehndidesign #tattoo #tattoos #ink #organic #hennadesign #hennatattoo #hennatattoos #flower #flowers #yoga #yogi #mandala #ypsi #ypsilanti #detroit #birthdayparty #canton

henna today :: shoulder / chest mandala for the summer

Posted by Kelly on Jun 13, 2017 in Crafts, Henna, Michigan henna tattoo | 0 comments

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henna today ::

Posted by Kelly on Jun 6, 2017 in Crafts, Henna, Michigan henna tattoo | 0 comments

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Had the pleasure to do a henna crown for this great lady – enjoy your trip to Texas !! . Time to treat yourself. Grab a friend and come into the studio this week . . private appointments available Monday-Saturday 2-6:30pm call 734-536-1705 or email kelly@kellycaroline.com

Posted by Kelly on May 31, 2017 in Crafts, Henna, Michigan henna tattoo | 0 comments

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A picture from yesterday’s bridal henna . The lacey details were most important to this bride so I designed her mehndi around that idea . . .

Posted by Kelly on May 26, 2017 in Crafts, Henna, Michigan henna tattoo | 0 comments

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Review of Crucifixion of the Warrior God by Greg Boyd

Posted by Kelly on May 19, 2017 in church | 0 comments

So when I’m not doing henna, I’m either taking care of my kids or trying to enrich myself with hobbies or reading. This month I have taken on a large endeavor that has required a dictionary by my side, a notebook, and a pen at all times: reading the 1400+ page, 2 volume work Crucifixion of the Warrior God by Greg Boyd – published by Fortress Press .

I will be honest - this is the most complex book I’ve ever read. Specifically because I am no properly trained theologian (huge surprise, I’m sure) . So I am calling this review the Super Layman’s Review of CotWG . This book has more information crammed into every paragraph than a textbook. Not only because of the complex concepts or terminology but there are footnotes that span half the page sometimes – this really is a brain workout! Ten years ago I got a severe concussion that caused amnesia for a few days and ongoing memory loss. Since then, retaining listed information or recalling what I read has been a real challenge, which makes reading this book that much more of an endeavor. What is helping is taking copious notes and rereading sentences 2-3 times over to make sure I grasp the concept (so really its a 4200 page book if you have to read each paragraph 3 times). And since I don’t have anyone I know that nerds-out over this kind of stuff to discuss it with (another way to help me remember what I read), I thought I would write an overview online in segments as I work through it.

my notes

Okay, why go through all this when I’m not getting paid or getting some kind of certificate at the end? BECAUSE IT’S AWESOME.
Why couldn’t I wait until the simpler version of this book comes out later in the year? BECAUSE I COULDN’T WAIT.

What is it about?

The book compiles the research and concepts from theologians and Bible scholars of the Christocentric Hermeneutic (super layman’s definition: the fact the whole Bible (Old & New testament) is focused around Jesus and reading it as such) PLUS it expounds on these concepts in new way. The newness comes from Greg’s push to show HOW all of scripture, especially the violent portraits of God in the Old Testament, not only point to Jesus but is as beautiful as Jesus is … woah.

“…just as we are called to renounce the sin of the world mirrored in the ugliness of the cross even as we by faith discern a beautiful God revealing himself through this ugliness, so too are we called to renounce the sin mirrored in the ugliness of violent portraits of God even as we by faith discern a beautiful God revealing himself through this ugliness” – pg 31-32 CotWG

Like I said, only 100 pages deep but I’m already learning a lot. (I won’t spoil it for you) I understand the gist of how we are going to arrive there, but it is such an undertaking to somehow lead readers from a God demanding His people to cannibalize their children to the same God dying for His enemies that it is obvious why this book has to be so lengthy. (In a few segments already Boyd mentions he COULD expound further, but due to space constraints he can’t… Yeah, because I don’t have the space for an encyclopedia sized work on my Ikea shelf either)

If you want an overview of the book, check out the ReKnew podcast or a more in-depth discussion at MennoNerds

What is this book hoping to accomplish?

I think the goal is to take a concept that has been touched on but fragmented throughout other theological books and writings that God looks like Jesus, through and through – even the ugly portraits of Him in the Old Testament- and brings it ALL together to make the case concisely, clearly, and palatable to a vast group of readers. As Greg mentions in the book, this isn’t necessarily a “new” concept. But what IS new is the way we see the violence of the OT through the lens of Jesus and the cross. This book this is put together in a logical, compact manner with thorough explanations for each point (and about 1000 books referenced in the footnotes to go look it up yourself… if you need to do that, hope your eyeballs don’t fall out while reading them all)

Just for theology nerds? Nope!

What’s exciting is that this is a contemporary author who is super personable, down to earth, crazy intelligent, and fun which are important factors. When you are trying to learn something about a topic as paramount and personal as God and His relationship with us, it is helpful (if not completely necessary) for it to come from a teacher you respect. Greg is working on breaking a HUGE barrier that people have when they consider trusting in Jesus and walking into a loving relationship with Him. The barrier that looks like a blood thirsty, law obsessed deity that will scorch you if you get out of line. The barrier that looks like a schizophrenic god that lures you in with kindness and love but will turn on you with a vengeance and punish your sinful nature. The barrier that looks like he ordains and orders every terrible event. Those are some big hurdles to overcome to trust in the all loving, forgiving, merciful heart of Jesus. If you struggle with those kinds of concerns and questions, I strongly recommend picking up Crucifixion of the Warrior God and let it help guide your intellect to a place where it can be satisfied so your heart can take over from there.

Feeling these mandalas lately

Posted by Kelly on May 11, 2017 in Crafts, Henna, Michigan henna tattoo | 0 comments

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Black inked mandala with some fun shading

Posted by Kelly on May 10, 2017 in Crafts, Henna, Michigan henna tattoo | 0 comments

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Black inked mandala with a fun jewelry beaded dangle

Posted by Kelly on May 9, 2017 in Crafts, Henna, Michigan henna tattoo | 0 comments

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Had the pleasure to do a henna crown for this strong woman as her mother and daughter looked on. . . Time to treat yourself. Grab a friend and come into the studio this week . . private appointments available Monday-Saturday 2-6:30pm call 734-536-1705 or email kelly@kellycaroline.com

Posted by Kelly on May 8, 2017 in Crafts, Henna, Michigan henna tattoo | 0 comments

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Mother-daughter bonding time in the studio today! She has a love of horses and this is good luck for her competitions . . . Time to treat yourself. Grab a friend and come into the studio this week . . private appointments available Monday-Saturday 2-6:30pm call 734-536-1705 or email kelly@kellycaroline.com

Posted by Kelly on Apr 30, 2017 in Crafts, Henna, Michigan henna tattoo | 0 comments

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some wedding henna today in the studio love is in the air ! . . . . Time to treat yourself. Grab a friend and come into the studio this week . . private appointments available Monday-Saturday 2-6:30pm call 734-536-1705 or email kelly@kellycaroline.com

Posted by Kelly on Apr 30, 2017 in Crafts, Henna, Michigan henna tattoo | 0 comments

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Hi there! Here’s my new henna design from my sketchbook last night

Posted by Kelly on Apr 28, 2017 in Crafts, Henna, Michigan henna tattoo | 0 comments

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Permanent Tattoo Designing

Posted by Kelly on Apr 25, 2017 in Henna, Henna Party designs, Henna Tattoos Michigan, Michigan henna tattoo, Private appointments, simple henna design, tattoo | 0 comments

Hello Everyone! Here in Michigan we have been blessed with more and more sunshine lately, allowing us all to enjoy being outside more! I do love this time of the year. My flower garden is starting to sprout and I’m looking forward to a long growing season.

In other news, lately especially, I have been getting 1-2 requests per week for permanent tattoo designing for ladies as well as copyright requests for drawn art I have done to be permanently done by professional tattoo artists. I have always had clients at the salon have henna done at the salon to test out a permanent tattoo, which is a great idea.

I love that my art can touch individuals in such a way that they want to have it forever. I want to share a few emails I have gotten lately about permanent tattoo designing :

“I have absolutely fallen in love with one of your henna tattoo designs and I am actually interested in having it permanently tattoo-ed on my body” -B.K.

“This design catches my eye because it is like a Mandala, but very nature/floral which is something that is absolutely me. It is a beautiful reminder of how complex we are as human creatures, so beautiful and elegant, like flowers – and yet so connected to earth, simple, organic, fragile, like flowers.” – Brittany

“I would love for you to design something fun for me! I want to get it on the top of my foot. I definitely want it to be circular. A little bit about me that may help design– I am a yoga teacher so I work barefoot. I LOVE elephants!” -S.K

“Kelly! I LOVE THIS!! Thank you so much. I am making an appointment somewhere around Ann Arbor for the end of April/May. I will definitely keep you posted and give you credit in all social media posts. Again, thank you so much. I really appreciate this. Let me know if there is anything else I can do to promote you” – K

“First I’d like to tell you I absolutely adore your work. Every piece is just gorgeously done. I’m interested in tattooing one/two of your designs on my hip. I’d like permission to do that. I’d be looking to join two pieces together for the whole tattoo.” – Marisa

“I just wanted to share that I got one of your designs as a tattoo last April! I get sooooo many compliments! Love it!” – Whitney

“I saw it on Pinterest and fell in love. I looked at it for a month and I realized I’ld love to have it on my body forever. I now have seen it on my body these past couple day and I love it even more!” – Amanda

*Blush* Thank you ladies – those words touch me deeply. Thank you!

Here are some photos of the henna tattoo designs of mine that have been turned into permanent tattoo designs and drawings that have been made into permanent tattoo designs as well.