Wednesday, July 30, 2014

A message that was laid upon my heart.



I wanted to share something that happened to me yesterday....

Monday night I did a very stupid thing and clicked yes to an update on my computer which turned out to be Malware or whatever it is called.  It was a nightmare!  Tuesday I took my computer up to a little shop to see if they could remove it.  While I was filling out my paperwork the guy asked me if I went to church and then proceeded to talk to me in a very soft calming voice about God and how important it is to have a relationship and how God is the one true thing in life and it is important to be happy and healthy and always put God first and things the Bible said and on and on.  Not in a bad way, I just can't remember every word. At first I was skeptical.  He went on to say, he was not speaking to me himself, that God was using him to speak to me.  It brought tears to my eyes because he was right,  I have lost my way.  I haven't had that relationship in a long time and I wonder why things happen or don't happen.  I do not turn it over to God anymore.  I try to do everything, and figure everything out on my own.  He told me that this computer problem would be what changes things.  I know he meant me going there and him sharing.

I came home and got out a devotional book that a friend had given to me a couple of months ago.  My friend said the Lord had put Tim and I on his heart and he ordered each of us one of thees little books.  He said it had changed his life and others he knew also.  He told us that when he read it, the message was exactly what he needed at that time.  Well, sadly, I read a couple and it got put aside.  So I opened it to yesterdays date and read and it was the same message, worded differently.  So, coincidence or God-incidnce?  I think the later.

This morning I got my devotional book  and read today's message....I won't type the whole thing but here is part of it.... Worship Me in the beauty of holiness.  I created beauty to declare the existence of My Holy Being.  A magnificent rose, a hauntingly glorious sunset, oceanic splendor--all those things were meant to proclaim My Presence in the world.  Most people rush past these proclamations without giving them a second thought........

I went out and sat in my porch swing and enjoyed the soft rain and watched my little wrens feed their babies.  I then walked barefoot on the wet grass and enjoyed feeling the cool wet grass, as rain does not come often anymore. And I thank God for this cooler day in July, the little bit of rain we did get and for the birds who chose the bucket on my back porch to make their home.

I know that I need to give my life back to my creator.  I just have to take the time each day to spend with Him.

And here are pictures of the little wrens. The babies are in the bucket.







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Preserve Those Memories!!



Do you have a camera, phone, iPad, or boxes of photos? Do you know someone who recently graduated, went on a trip, or just had a baby? Did you go on vacation with family? Did you just get married or planning a wedding? Do you have grandchildren or a child getting ready to start school?

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This is my cover page.  I did put a little more work into this, but the rest of the book is not like this page.



See how many pages I have???  And it was easy peasy! And it is done!!  I can now share my awesome vacation and experiences with others.
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Cards we made at the Under the Sea Party







These are the cards we made. You can get all kinds of different looks with this set.  I just love it! I learned how to make the shaker card from demonstrator Kay Kalthoff, but put my own touches on the card. ( I cased the other 3 also).

You missed it!

My Under the sea party was fun!  My ladies who came made 4 cute cards!  I found all 4 ideas on pinterest I think, and loved them!  I did not have time to design my own cards, so thank you fellow demonstrators for sharing your ideas.  My ladies loved the cards.  I want to share some pictures of what I did for my event. I featured the Sea Street Stamp set and the Maritime Designer Paper.  I just love love the nautical theme, don't you?  These ideas could be used for a baby shower, a birthday party or just a summer get together.


I used Maritime Designer paper item #133696, Sea Street Stamp set item #133988 (clear), Baked Brown Sugar Thick Bakers Twine #135639, 1 inch and 1 1/4 inch circle punches.



I made this banner garland to hang around my table with the Maritime Designer Paper and the Baked Brown Sugar Thick Bakers Twine.  Punched holes in the triangles and rectangle and threaded the twine through.





These were made with our Chevron gift bags.  They are flat bags, but with a few scores, cuts and folds, I turned them into little lunch sack type bags!  I used watercolor paper for tags and water colored the background then stamped.

Easy cupcake topper!  Just cut little rectangle shapes from the DSP, and White Card Stock which I stamped images from Sea Street Stamp set.  I punched small holes and attached to wooden picks.




Monday, July 21, 2014

Are You Coming to the Under the Sea Party?

I can't have a party without guests!  Come enjoy a fun evening of stamping and party ideas!  I am featuring the Sea Street Stamp Set and Maritime Designer Paper. Party favors, fun snacks and stamping!

This is one of the cards we will be making!  Want to learn how to make this fun shaker card?  Sign up now to come!


Under the Sea Party/Class
 
This is one of my new events that I am planning to do once a month. This is a FUN event, a party! But we will also be stamping! If you like parties and party ideas this is for you, if you like making cards, this is for you also! I will have party favors, snacks, decorations and of course we will make 4 cards and one favor using the Sea Street Stamp set and the Maritime DSP. So if you would like some ideas for a Nautical or Under the Sea, get them here, or just enjoy the party while you are making your cards!
 
Date: Friday, July 25th
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $20
My house: 5825 Lyons Rd, Garland
 
Please call , text 214-384-0414
 

Friday, July 18, 2014

Perfectly Bundled Class-Sneak Peaks

Come on over on Thursday to my Perfectly Bundled Class.  Here is a sneak Peak of the cards we will be making! I said I would post on Friday.  It is still Friday!!  Please sign up this weekend!!!

Bundle A


Bundle B
 


 
 
Perfectly Bundled Class
 
This class will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month and will be Open house style stamping, you pick what time works best for your schedule and stop in anytime during the Stamp and Shop Hours. I am hoping this will attract those who either don't work outside the home, work part time or get off early.  Even if you get off at 5:00 you should be able to get here and complete the class by 7:30 and you will get home at a decent time!  Registration is required so I can have all your supplies ready and waiting. You will make 6 different cards using a variety of stamps and accessories, envelopes included. Allow about 1 1/2 hours to stamp cards. Class Fee: $15.00 or place a $35 order that day and your class is FREE.
 
July Perfectly Bundled Class:
Bundle A features:
  • Flower Patch
  • All Abloom DSP Paper pack
  • Basic Pearls
Bundle B Features:
  • Cupcake Party 
  • Lullaby DSP
  • IN Color Sequin Assortment
Date: Third Thursday of the month (unless notified)
Time: 3:00 – 7:30pm
Cost: $15, includes envelopes / or FREE with a $35 order
My house: 5825 Lyons Rd, Garland
 
Please RSVP by the Thursday before class (1 week)
 

Papercrafting Possibilities Class Choice #2

This is your other choice for the Mini Pocket Album.  You can put pictures, gift cards, love notes or coupons in these cute little books.  Please let me know if you want to attend on Thursday!






Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Upcoming Events!

It has been a long time since my last post, but I wanted to totally be on vacation, no computer, no TV, no phone (most of the time).  So I am back, and gearing up for my upcoming events!  Below is a picture of the project we will be making next Thursday at my Papercrafting Possibilities Class.



Paper Crafting Possibilities Class
This months Papercrafting class will be a very cute Mini Album made with our Envelope Punch Board and your choice of Flashback or Flowerpot DSP.  You will have two albums to choose from.  I only have a sample of Flashback right now which you can view on my BLOG HERE, but should have a picture of the other one in a couple of days.

(This class runs at the same time as my Perfectly Bundled Class and you may do both or just one of them.)
Date: Third Thursday of the month (unless notified)
This month-4th Thursday July 24th
Time: 3:00 – 7:30pm
Cost: $10
My house: 5825 Lyons Rd, Garland




Perfectly Bundled Class

This class will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month and will be Open house style stamping, you pick what time works best for your schedule and stop in anytime during the Stamp and Shop Hours. I am hoping this will attract those who either don't work outside the home, work part time or get off early.  Even if you get off at 5:00 you should be able to get here and complete the class by 7:30 and you will get home at a decent time!  Registration is required so I can have all your supplies ready and waiting.  You will make 6 different cards using a variety of stamps and accessories, envelopes included. Allow about 1 1/2 hours to stamp cards. Class Fee: $15.00 or place a $35 order that day and your class is FREE.

July Perfectly Bundled Class:
Bundle A features:
  • Flower Patch
  • All Abloom DSP Paper pack
  • Basic Pearls
Bundle B Features:
  • Cupcake Party 
  • Lullaby DSP
  • IN Color Sequin Assortment
Date: Third Thursday of the month (unless notified)
Time: 3:00 – 7:30pm
Cost: $15, includes envelopes / or FREE with a $35 order
My house: 5825 Lyons Rd, Garland

Please RSVP by the Thursday before class (1 week)

I will have sample pictures posted by this Friday

June 19th
July 24th  (this is the 4th Thursday this month)
August 21st 
September 18th
October 16th
November 20th
December 18th  



Under the Sea Party/Class

This is one of my new events that I am planning to do once a month.  This is a FUN event, a party!  But we will also be stamping!  If you like parties and party ideas this is for you, if you like making cards, this is for you also!  I will have party favors, snacks, decorations and of course we will make 4 cards and one favor using the Sea Street Stamp set and the Maritime DSP. So if you would like some ideas for a Nautical or Under the Sea, get them here, or just enjoy the party while you are making your cards!

Date: Friday, July 25th
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $20
My house: 5825 Lyons Rd, Garland

Due to all the things I will need to make and prepare, I MUST have your RSVP by THIS FRIDAY the 18th.

I do hope you will come!