Day of Creating

Today I spent most of my time in my craft room.  I did manage to get a video up on line.  I am going to try and do another one for tomorrow also and shopping.  I am still working on the 90th Birthday album.  It is coming along quite nice.  There are alot of pictures for it, whether I get them all in it is another thing.  I will be putting up some more of the photos of the layout in another day or so.My son is going to upload some of the photos for me so that I can reduce their size for some of the pages.  He is a big help to me with the photos and videos that I do. 

A Day of Memories

Hi Everyone,  This has been a wonderful day.  My son took me to visit with some friends and family.  I am doing a scrapbook of a family friend who is turning 90 years old.  Her daughters are planning a surprise birthday party and they want me to do a scrapbook of her life.  What a big challenge!  We got together today and looked through some old pictures and many of the memories I remember.  There was lots of laughs and a few tears.  I look forward to the party.  The girls are planning a wonderful party.  Since this young lady will be 90 many family and friends have already gone, but they will not be forgotten a this time.  Each table at the party will have a photo of someone who has gone.  My Dad will be one of them.  How I miss my Dad he was a great guy and he truly loved his Lord and Savior Jesus. 

Great Time at Ladies Bible Study

Hi EVeryone,  What a great time at ladies Bible study today.  I am learning alot from not only the book of Proverbs but from other selections in scripture.  Everyone is so sweet and we all enjoy sharing God's Word with each other.  Today's lesson was abut honesty and integrity.  It has made me sit back and think about my life and if I am honest and show the integrity that God would have me do.  We have to remember others are looking at us.  I have to ask myself do they see a person that is honest and shows integrity. 

I would like to share a poem that was in our lesson book for today:

I want a principle within Of watchful, godly fear,
A sensibility of sin, a pain to feel it near.
Help me the first approach to feel Of pride or wrong desire,
To catch the wandring of my will And quench the kindling fire.
Almighty God of truth and love, To me Thy pow'r impart;
The burden from my sould remove, The hardness from my heart.
O may the least omission pain My reawakened sould,
And drive me to that grace again Which makes the
wounded whole.

This was written by Charles Wesley.

Boy does that hit home, PRAISE THE LORD.

This is an excellence study.  If you are interested in doing this study the book is called "Pearls from Proverbs" by Valerie Wilson.  It is published by RBP (Regular Baptist Press)

Got to run.  Have a great weekend.

Rainy Day

Hi Everyone,  According to the weather man it is to rain most of the day.  So I will just stay in, do my chores and then create in my craft room.  Here is an encouraging word, especially for this rainy day:  Philippians 4:4
"Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say rejoice."  No matter what the weather is we can rejoice because the Lord is in control (Praise the Lord).

Yesterday I was working on my next altered canvas and I came to a block.  So I have taken a few days off from that project and I have others that I will be working on.  One is a pearl shape album that will highlight scriptures from the Pearls from Proverbs Bible study I am attending on Fridays.  I am also thinking of doing another large tag that will be called Friendship. I have been looking up poems on friendhsip as well as some scriptures.   I am still working on the 90th Birthday album.  It must be complete by March 12th (that is the big day).  So I have alot in my craft room to keep me busy.  What are you working on today?

An Inspiring Word Tag

Here is a video of a tag I did.  I was inspired to do this tag from a saying that I read in one of my scrapbooking magazines. The Link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_FaES9XhxE

Sunshine on the snow!

Today I woke up to the sun shining brightly on the snow that had fallen yesterday and last night.  Yes, we sometimes get tired of the snow but remember that it is only the prelude to spring.  Without the life giving water that the earth receives from the winter snow the plants would struggle for lack of sufficient water needed for them to grow.  In just a few short weeks the Lord will be awaking the earth from its long winters sleep, and the earth by the providence of God will bring forth and bud once again.  We must keep in mind that the Lord is the one in charge and he keeps his word.  Below is a protion of scripture that reminds me of who is in charge, the Lord Jesus Christ.

 Isaiah 55:8-11
"For my thought are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways saith the Lord.  For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.  For as the rain cometh down, and the SNOW from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater.  so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it."

I have some chores I want to do around the house and then it is off to my crafting room for some relaxing fun creating.  I am almost done with my summer flower album.  It is called "Beautiful Sunshine Day."   Most of the album is done with a kit I got from Paperworks with some others embellishments added my stock.  The color scheme is mosting yellows, greens and blues, with a hint of orange.  But I thought I would add some other colors when I attach the ribbons on the binding rings.  I am hoping to do a video sometime this week.

Another project that I will be starting soon is another altered canvas.  It will be more vintage.  When I am done with it I will also do a video about it as well.

Snow, snow and more snow!

That is right it is snowing again.  We have probably 2 inches right now and we are to get 4 - 8 inches when it is all said and done.  I got alot of housework done today.  This afternoon I have been working on a mini cardstock album.  When I am done I will put it up on YouTube.  It is a summer album that I am going to use for the pictures I will take of my flowers this summer.  The Lord is so good, he really makes the garden flourish.  I give him all the glory, he is the one that makes it grow.

Check out the pictures I just posted on my blog.  The are of the Altered Wedding Canvases that I did and the two mini Toilet Tissue Albums I did.  I am so thankful that the Lord allows me to create works of art.  i couldn't do it without him.  Thank You Jesus!

What an Inspiring Day!

"Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."  Hebrews 10:25.

Today I enjoyed church so much.  Each service was inspiring and I always learn alot.  I am thankful for my church family.  This evening at church we had a guest speaker.  what a remarkable man.

Did some crafting this afternoon after dinner.  Work on a tag and began a mini album that I plan o putting some photos in this summer of the flowers that grow in our gardens.  The Lord always blesses our gardens.  This summer since I am not working any more I can help with some of the garden chores.   

What a Day!

My day has been full.  Great Bible study this morning.  We learned about the pearl of humility from proverbs, how eye opening.  Had lunch with a new great friend.  The fewlloship was woderful.  The late afternoon we went to the funeral home.  Our Aunt Mary passed away the other day.  Tomorrow is the funeral.  We then came home and had supper (pizza), Jim's brother Sonny joined us.  Just relaxing now.

Sharing the Word of God

I would like to share the word of God in my blog.  I have started with the book of Psalms.  Psalms is one of my favorite books.
Psalms 1
   "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.  But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he mediate day and night.  And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth froth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.  The ungodly are not so; but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.  Therefore the ungodly shall jot stand in the judgment, not sinners in the congregation of the righteous.  For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Today is ladies Bible study day and I am looking forward to it.  It is a great time fellowship and learning together more from God's word.  A friend and I are going to lunch afterwards and I am looking forward to that too. 

This afternoon my family and I will be going to the funeral home.  My husbands last aunt has passed away.  Jim and I no longer have any aunts or uncles.  How sad.

I will try to get some crafting in later, we will see.

Altered Wedding Canvas

Today I did a video for YouTube called Altered Wedding Canvas.  I am really excited about it.  Check it out and tell me what you think. The link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xMJMZE_nl8.

My Roses

As you can see I have added a picture of the roses my husband gave me for our 25th wedding anniversary.  This will be the background for the title of my blog.  Eventually my son and I will be working on a different background for the title.  Hope you enjoy the roses.

Today I am doing my chores around the house and then I will eventually get around to my craft roon and do some crafting.  But first I would like to share a scripture with you.  Yesterday was Valentine's Day, a day when we proclaim our love.  I would like to share with you a scripture about love, because we should show our love everyday.  I John 3:18,  "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue, but in deed and in truth."  Saying we love someone is wonderful, but show them how much we honestly love them is really what matters.  (Remember tell them how much you love them and show them how much you love them.) 

Today I will probably continue to work on some 12 x 12 layouts, as well as an altered craft I started.

Happy Valentine's Day

When I came downstairs this morning waiting for me was a beautiful Valentine card and a box of chocolates.  My husband is so thoughtful.  He knows I am trying towatch my sugar intake so he bought me sugarfree chocolates, which are just as good as the regular stuff.  Then my son took me to Wal-mart I had to pick up a few things.  He to is good to me.

When we got home from Wal-mart I on my two toilet tissue roll  albums they are almost done.  I have to add pics to them and then I will be doing a video on them.  They are turning out so cute.  I am also working on my verison of altered canvas project.  That too is almost done and I will do a video on that. 

The end of a good day!

I am late getting this posted, However it has beena good day.  I spent the whole day at home and was with the guys in my life, my wonderful husband Jim and great son Jimmy.  I tried a recipe I have been thinking about, it didn't turn out quite the way I wanted, but with a little adjustments I still made a dish that both of the guys liked and I liked it too.  As soon as I get it written down I will post it.  I also worked on some page layouts that I am doing for a 12 x 12 album.  They look pretty good.  I will eventually post them as well.  I plan on doing another video this week.

Got to run, it is bedtime for me.

Pearls from Proverbs

Hi everyone.  I went to Bible study today, it was awesome.  I so enjoy hearing about God's word.  We learned about trusting the Lord with all of our life.  Our teacher really brings it down to earth. 

I didn't do much crafting today.  After I was home awhile and did some chores I really started to feel sick, so I took a nap.  I am feeling better.  Tomorrow I plan on trying a recipe that I been thinking about.  I will let you know and if it turns out good I will post it under my recipe section.  Look for a new video probably on monday.

Vintage Butterfly and Flower Mini Album

Today I did my first video for YoutTube.  It went pretty good.  Please go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KKPKwe5fVU  to view this video.  I would appreciate your comments.

Snow

Today I woke up to about 2 inches of snow, but it is warm and snug in the house. Jim just his first snow blower.  I am really thankful for it because I know it is alot of work for him and Jimmy.

I have to tell about the Bible study that I go to on Fridays now.  It is really great.  We are studying the book of Proverbs.  Proverbs is one of my favorite books in the Bible.  It is so full of wisdom (it was written by Soldomon who asked the Lord for wisdom).  The study is called the Pearls from Proverbs. 

Cold and Rainy

It is cold and rainy, but I am in my scrap room and doing my favorite thing creating a new scrapbook.  I am working on what I might call and Girl's Retro File Folder album.  It will take a while to do it, but I am having fun.  Jimmy (my son) is working the background pic for my blog.  He is also going to help me with my upcoming video for youtube.  Probably on thursday.  I will post on facebook when it goes up.

Happy crafting.

The Art of Embroidery

When I was around 12 years old my mother taught me how to embroidery.  I still embroidery today.  To me it is art that is done with a needle and thread.  I believe that this is a skill that all young girls should learn.  There is so much that you can do and make with this art.  Not just pillowcases, but tablecloths, doilies, t-shirts, totes, art for the wall, anything.  I encourage all of you to give it a try.  The stitch that I used is the back stitch, however there are many more stitches that you can use.  If you embroider let me know what you have done.

Pearls in Proverbs

This morning was Ladies Bible study.  We are studying the book of Proverbs.  I know that I will really enjoy this study because I love the book of Proverbs.  There are so many verses that really speak to me.  The teacher is sweet and so are the other ladies that attend. 

Here is a poem from today's study:
     Jesus Christ is made to me, All I need, all I need,
     He alone is all my plea, He is all I need.
     Wisdom, righteousness and power, Holiness this very hour;
     My redemption full and free, He is all I need.
                                                         Unknown Author

Enjoy the poem and enjoy the day.

An Evening for Love

This evening I spent with the Valentine of my life, my wonderful husband Jim.  Our church hosts a Valentine Banquet every year.  It was a splendid evening.  The food was great, the fellowship was sweet, the music was soft and gentle and most of all the Word of God was inspiring and encouraging. 

How are you spending your Valentine holiday?  Are you doing any inspiring crafts that tell the story of love?  Let me know. 

Michael's and the Mall

We just got home from shopping at Michael's and the Mall.  I always have a good time with my two guys.  They are both very good to me.  The Lord has truly blessed me.  I was able to take advantage of some of the sales at Michael's while Jim and Jimmy went to the Christian bookstore and the 1/2 pric book store. 

I was able to get lots of paper, stamps, flowers, glitter glue (stickles) and brads.  I also picked up a new scrapbook magazine at Barnes and Nobles. 

Jim, Jimmy and I will be leaving for church in about an hour and a half, so I better go for now.

Cold, Rain and Ice

Cold, rain, and ice is how I would describe today.  That is what it is llike today.  Today I tought I would post pictures of my first Little Girl Dress Up Mini Album.  So I hope you enjoy it.  Let me know what crafty projects you are working on.