happy whatever!

Another *splurge* .....the Martha Stewart balloon punch. I got the idea for this card from another card on Pinterest, I'm sorry I can't link you back to the original one, and my apologies to the original card owner. Mine is different, but the idea is the same. I love *fussy* line drawing- especially with that tiny little Micron pen. And I just got that fun ball of yarn with sequins in it and couldn't wait to use it. I'm proof that you should never throw away your scraps :) 

Big Bang Prayer :)

I'm a huge BBT fan :) So it kinda made me happy in one episode when Sheldon's mom made him say grace before they ate :)  I liked the prayer so much that I recreated it for our own dining room ~ computer generated the words, and used that awesome SU medallion stamp~ makes me smile every time I see it!

sending love :)

Well, THIS was a splurge and a half. Got a gift card from the hubby, and bought myself this little envelope die cut. I think I'll only have to use it about 500 times to justify it's purchase :) Lots of hearts punched out, and the verse is one I specially made just for me. How selfish :)   Made this as a kit for card club- was thinking of Valentine's Day, but it would also make a great get well card too! ><>

ahhh. 2014.

I hope you all had a wonder~full Christmas! I've been enjoying having my daughter home from college for a few weeks, fully aware that when she graduates next Spring and becomes a full time church worker, her Christmas's at home may not be possible. After all, it IS the busy season for church staff :) I'm also grateful for a new year. Even though 2013 had some unexpected heartaches for our family, it also held tremendous joys. And through it all, the Hand of God was wrapped around us. For that, I am forever grateful. Happy New Year!

The Longest Night

My Bible study *small group* leads a service every year called "The Longest Night" - in conjunction with the Winter Solstice, where it's the longest and darkest day of the year.....much like what some people experience during Christmastime when they are anything BUT *merry*- due to grief, illness, any kind of struggle or difficulty they may be experiencing. The lights are dimmed, meditations, reading, prayers, and worshipful music abound. At the end, we are invited to take a candle ( lit from the Christ candle in the Advent wreath) and literally carry our burdens to the altar, lighting a candle and giving them to Jesus. It's all very symbolic, touching and healing....Many tears are shed and souls lifted :) May you also experience the peace that passes all human understanding as you prepare for Jesus' birthday! 

Advent

I love the Advent season at church! Decorating the Sanctuary to help people prepare their hearts for the Baby Jesus, and the return of the Triumphant King of Kings, just makes my heart happy :)  I was trying for a 'less is more' design this time....and believe it or not, this is me *reigning it in* heh heh. The little spots you can see are mirror squares glued together on fishing line- I'm hoping that when the sun shines through the windows ( you can see two of them at the right) it will be brilliantly beautiful :) May you find time in this season of *harrying* to spend some time with Christ !

copper snowflakes

Gettin' in the mood :) I've made dozens of beaded snowflakes over the years, as little gifts, and for our own tree. This year it dawned on me that copper ones might be really cool. And I love how they turned out. One will be around the rear view mirror soon :) ><>