My Lifetime Story @ FaithSisters!

As the year is coming to an end we are busy planning for next year. In 2010 we are going back to the basics of leaving a legacy of faith. This years challenges are all focused on YOU and your lifetime story. When you join us in this challenge you will be creating a mini-autobiography. We are counting down the days till January 6th because we are so stinkin' excited about the My Lifetime Story challenges!!!
Wouldn't you love to know what your grandma's favorite toy was as a child, how she felt when she met your grandpa, her favorite scripture and the song that expressed her heart? Your children and grandchildren will have that treasure when you join us in this challenge!
We will start out with your family roots in January and move into your childhood in February. We will continue throughout the year with your teen and adult years as well. The last challenge of the year will be a letter to your future generations or anyone who reads your book.
Each of our stories is important. This is a book that everyone should create about themselves. It will be the most treasured album of your family. As you create this album about your lifetime story you will be leaving YOUR LEGACY OF FAITH. This is an album that can make an impact in your life as you create it, but it will also create a major impact in the lives of your family both now and in future generations. As your children read your story in this scrapbook that YOU created, they will take your stories to heart. Your stories may have more impact on them than even Bible stories, because they are personal and from someone they know and love . When friends and neighbors pick up your storybook and look through it you will be witnessing without even saying a word. They will read your lifetime history and discover your love of Jesus, and His forgiveness and faithfulness in your life!
The My Lifetime story challenges will begin the first Wednesday in January. A new challenge will be posted each Wednesday all throughout 2010. The last challenge will be posted the last Wednesday of December. Just because the challenge series ends at the end of 2010 doesn't mean your lifetime story album is finished. We will continue to offer periodic challenges to continue your autobiography and keep it current.
Please join us in this year long challenge! Some of these challenges may be layouts you have already completed. That is ok! We need to get these all compiled in your lifetime storybook. Everyone deserves to be the star of their own book, including and most importantly YOU! If you don't put some time aside to create your My Lifetime Story album now, you may never find the time. If something were to happen to you, would your legacy of faith be lost forever? Take action now, join us as we create our lifetime storybooks for the next generation to see the glorious work the Lord can do in the life of a woman that loves God!
Begin thinking about what size album you would like to use for your My Lifetime Story challenge. Michelle started hers in an 8x8 but now has decided that she needs more space so is moving up to a 12x12. Sunny is doing hers 12x12 also because she knew she had a lot she wanted to fit into this album. What size do you prefer? Start gathering your supplies now so you will be ready to start when we kick off the first challenge January 6th!
Next week we will post a Photo List so you can start gathering photos that you will need for this challenge.
Find more info here on the Faith Sisters forum
Dollar Store Crafts
I am a huge Dollar Tree and Dollar Store fan!! So when I found THIS blog I was very, very happy!!
*Be sure to browse the past entries, lots of cool stuff there!*
We are planning to make these cute hedgehogs! (Thanks Jamin!)

Funky Way To Decorate With Scrapbook Paper
I am so going to do THIS!

The walls in the girls' room is white, well sorta now lol. And we have been discussing painting it for a couple years now. I HATE painting walls, really HATE it! Therefore it hasn't been done. But this I can do! I have SO MUCH 12x12 paper and I will probably never use it all. I know they would love it and it would really brighten it up and make it pop!
Darcy Watkins, you are a genius!!
Menu Plan Monday
Last week we ended up not eating what I had planned. Since we had so many baseball games and outings, it just didn't work out for me to cook. So I am carrying it over to this week since I already have everything to make 3 of the dinners. Still won't have to cook much this week
Monday: Beef hot dogs with chili and slaw, potato salad, macaroni salad
Tuesday: Tuna Casserole, Homemade Bread (didn't have last week)
Wednesday: Loaded Baked Potatoes (didn't have last week)
Thursday: Crockpot Sausage, Brown Beans, Cornbread (didn't have last week)
Friday: Baseball Game Night, eating out
Saturday: Family Bday Party Cookout
Sunday: Cooking on the grill if it's not raining.
Bib pattern, looks easy enough!
I'm not much in the sewing dept. but I THINK I CAN make THIS BIB!!
Thanks Chickpea for sharing your pattern!
Sour Apple Stitches Update
Just wanted to update you all and let you know that there will be a delay in the opening of SourAppleStitches.com as Irelynn has had a tummy ache all day and is very needy. So I haven't had a chance to get my listings uploaded
Hopefully I can get it going this weekend. Also soon after, I will have a grand opening sale and a giveaway as well so keep checking back
Alt Version of my Bella Flora
Just look at this amazing dress made by Tracey (dragonfii on etsy) using my Bella Flora crochet pattern! She stopped the pattern at Rnd5 and tied tutu fabric in the loops!
Modeling is 5mo old Kalia. Isn't she adorable!!
Thank you Tracey for sharing your creations and photos with me!
Paying It Forward 2009
I am participating in Shelly's Paying It Forward 2009!
If you don't know who Shelly is, you NEED to! She makes the most amazing bags evah over at PinkPunkBoutique!
Here are the rules:
* The first five people to respond to this post will get something handmade by me.
* It will be done this year (2009).
* It will be something made in the real world and not something over the internet.
* I am going to limit this to the US only due to the price of shipping.
* In return, all you need to do is post this text into a note or blog of your own and make 5 things for 5 other people.
* Make sure to comment here that you are interested in my little gift, link me to your PIF post and send me your address!
* HOORAY FOR HANDMADE! And hooray for paying it forward!
All Natural PlayDough
1 cup flour
1 cup brightly colored juice (blueberry, cherry, pomengranate, grape, etc.)
1/4 cup salt
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Put all ingredients in a pot and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the dough comes together. This only takes a few minutes. When cool enough to handle, squish and knead until smooth. Voila. Store in a container in the fridge.
A lovely yellow can be made by using the recipe above, replacing the juice with water, and adding a teaspoon of ground turmeric.



























