'jelly fish' part 4

This week I added some black paper chains, and the rest of the chain stitched jute I made. We've sure been having some awesome worship lately :) I just am so thankful for our new Pastor! Stay tuned ~

some days.......

you know, there are some days when I think to myself, how could this day get any better? today is panning out to be just that. i have the absolute joy of playing on the worship team with the most amazing people, and we rocked the house for Jesus today ( at least, it sounded that way from behind the drums :) our new Pastor is just a refreshing, humble, sold out to Jesus Shepherd.....the sun is shining, it's a glorious day.....a nice lunch out with my hubby and MIL, a *daylight saving time nap* ( which, i will milk that excuse for the next two weeks, at least :) , the joy of meeting one of my stamp customers and finding out that we have very much in common.....not the least of things, purple :) and a get together with our small group tonight. i am so thankful for so many blessings in my life- evident on a daily basis. so how's YOUR day going? 

"Jelly fish" Part 3 :)

This week got a little more 'purple'. I tucked up the black in the center and surrounded it with some shimmery purple fabric. Four more dowel 'spokes' were added, with strips of purple scrapbook paper draped from them. A few more ribbons and some wide purple yarn I got on clearance add to it all. I just found out that the choir is singing "The Weeping Tree" on Good Friday- our Worship leader created an amazing tree for the altar the last time they did it, and he was excited that there were branches on the mobile to tie it all together :)  ( which I gleaned from my MIL'S property- they look pretty gnarly!) Next week's 'plan - in - my - head' includes a twist back to a more 'sin focused' theme. Stay tuned :) 

Retirement Sale update :)

Things are flying out the door :)  There's about 20 images out of stock already ( but out of 1,000 + odds are pretty good that I still have what you want :) Just keeping you posted.....pun intended. Have a great day! 

"Jelly fish" part 2 :)

This week, the words 'repent, return, renew, & reflect were added on small strips of craft paper ( which is actually a roll of paint masking paper I found at the Goodwill!) I should have printed them in black ink- they would have shown up better......trying to conserve ink. Also lots of crosses went up, and some of that black netting that you make poofy wreaths out of. I thought it would be neat, but it was kind of a pain to make it lay flat and not roll back up. Stay tuned for next week's addition :)

This is in the Narthex/entryway of the church. The cross is the same one we cover with flowers on Easter Sunday :) This is my first time using candles with timers ~ now THAT was a useful discovery! TTFN~

Ash Wednesday

This is the "Lenten Jellyfish" - my fun name for the Sanctuary mobile at church :) This year's is going to be a whole new deal for me- a progressive one that will change each week before the Lenten Services. So I had to start out a little sparser than my normal *over-the-top* craziness! Stay tuned for the updates. All to the Glory of God :)

Last night was the first message from our new Shepherd, Pastor Larson, and what a blessing it was! Such a humble, genuine man with a heart for the Lord! I know, that's kind of a 'pre-req' for clergy, but it's not always the case, sadly. I'm thankful that the Lord saw fit to bring him here, and that lives will be touched because he shares the Gospel with passion :) 

On another note, don't forget to check out my retirement sale-a-palooza- the rubber is flying out the door as we speak! First come, first served as it were. God bless you as you travel the Lenten road to Calvary! 

Guess What?

Yup! I'm retiring! Heart & Soul has been a huge blessing to us for almost 20 years now, and I'm ready to hit the sand with the Mr. and our friends more frequently :) What this means for you, is that I'm having a big ol' *clean out the store* sale!  ( If there WERE a store, that is!)  Ideally, I would love to sell everything to someone who would just take it and run with it, giving it the attention it deserves. If you're that person ( or better yet, group of people) shoot me an email and we'll talk.  If you just want to get a great deal on Heart & Soul Stamps while you still can, go to www.heartandsoulrubberstampco.com to see the complete line. ALL IMAGES SOLD UNMOUNTED UNTRIMMED FOR $1.00 each, quantities limited to stock on hand. No mounted stamps in the sale (sorry). Like I said, I'm ready to hit the ground running :)  The sale will continue until things get pretty bare, or travelling season begins. So spread the word, if you would, and don't be surprised if you order and receive a few more than you ordered....heh heh.  

With one foot out the door.......