I know, it is a storm and it is really trying to clog up my flights...but as of right now, we are clear for take off and I am prepared for the best and the worst, so I begin my journey to the East Coast....
see you soon PA...I have missed you.
oh ya, and I packed my hat in case I get a chance to load up in the 84' Ford and shoot myself a dang deer(TOTALLY KIDDING)..whoops..it is Bear season!!
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November 08, 2012
November 07, 2012
November 06, 2012
And One Other Thing...
I Stitch.
I stitch when I don't know what else to do...when I have to wait...when I have open empty in-between time...to fill up my "Basket Of Happy"
The Ol' Basket of Happy is almost empty because I have been passing out little felt happy balls to those who either need something to hold onto, something to squeeze or, something to throw really hard at something, or someone...to spread a little happy...plus I am headed to my 2nd favorite place on Earth in two days
and in order to re-stock, I must use what I have...
In case you want to make your own "Happy Basket" of felt balls to, you know...throw..
really, all you need to do is cut some felt..stitch it
and stuff it!
Happy Creating....
November 05, 2012
What Can I Do?
A storm, a diagnosis, a grieving heart...whatever it might be, unfortunately, we live in a broken world full of disasters, death, distress, disappointment and discontent and bad things happen to good people all around us. (Thanks alot, Adam!)
There are so many circumstances surrounding us and when we are on the outside looking in, the "What can I do besides in addition to praying?" feelings are overwhelming. It is the question I have been asking myself and others alot lately. There has got to be more I can do, whether I am 3 feet or 3,000 miles away.
Personally, I am tired of hearing people complain about gas prices. We are lucky to have gas..
and politics...
We are lucky, blessed, whatever you want to call it, to have a choice.
So, again.."What Can I Do in addition to praying?" start by working together with others towards a common goal because
"..Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed" Ecc 4:9
We can lend a helping hand and a prayerful heart to those who need assistance.
It is our job.
".. we must work, doing something useful with our own hands, that we may have something to share with those in need." Eph. 4:28 NIV
With great optimism, resilience and faith, ultimately we can help in turning the bad into good by getting up and doing something....
- Offer Your Physical Presence - Be there. Be Close.
- Offer Security - Open your doors to offer safety and protection.
- Offer Practical Assistance - Offer to prepare meals, run errands & make appointments.
- Give Emotional Support - Pray for them and with them..out-loud.
- Love One Another - "We belong to each other and each of us needs all the others"Romans 12:5
- Demonstrate hope & remind others that giving up is not an option.
November 02, 2012
Create Art & Count Blessings
Start with a blank tag and layer on strips of newsprint, Tim Holtz District Market Tissue paper, and dictionary paper using Glue-N-Seal. Use a dryer to dry and then add hints of color using Distress stain in Antique Linen and Distress Ink in Rusty Hinge & Walnut Stain to reflect the beauty of Fall colors.Create coordinating pieces to adhere to your tag using ribbon, floral trim and your spray inks in Fall colors...like Butterscotch & Pure Sunshine
Make sure to dry each piece you create..Color your ribbon by spraying your ink onto a surface...
Drop it into the color and move it around...
and dry it
and just look at it together for a minute (and smile)
Add the floral trim piece to the bottom edge of your tag. To adhere the flower trim, use Glue-n-Seal or Glossy Accents to secure into place.
Time to add a sentiment. I always use my favorite Grunge letters and add color to them using ink but you can use whatever you have. Stickers, chipboard, die cuts, etc....
Here is what I did next...
While my letters were drying,I decided to add a little fall detail by stamping the Tim Holtz Mini Blue Prints Leaf image here and there on my tag.I adhered my sentiment "We Give Thanks" and decided that the letters were just a little too light so I grabbed a Black Distress Marker and....
added a little ink here and there and smudged it in with my finger...
added the ribbon...
and called it done.
Now just sit back, enjoy your work and count your blessings.
Here is what I used:
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