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30Apr/090

The Holy Alphabet

Mom sent this to me in an email Fw. Since I haven't seen it before, I thought I would share. Beautiful!

Although things are not perfect
Because of trial or pain
Continue in thanksgiving
Do not begin to blame
Even when the times are hard
Fierce winds are bound to blow
God is forever able
Hold on to what you know
Imagine life without His love
Joy would cease to be
Keep thanking Him for all the things
Love imparts to thee
Move out of 'Camp Complaining'
No weapon that is known
On earth can yield the power
Praise can do alone
Quit looking at the future
Redeem the time at hand
Start every day with worship
To 'thank' is a command
Until we see Him coming
Victorious in the sky
We'll run the race with gratitude
Xalting God most high
Yes, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but...
Zion waits in glory...where none are ever sad!

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29Apr/090

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!

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28Apr/091

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!

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28Apr/090

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.

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26Apr/091

Opening May 1st!!!

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26Apr/090

Recipe Share

Mom sent me this recipe!

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MOUNTAIN DEW CAKE
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1 box lemon Duncan Hines cake mix
1/2 c. Wesson oil
10 oz. Mountain Dew
1 box instant pineapple pudding mix
4 eggs

FROSTING:

2 eggs
1 stick butter
1 c. coconut (optional)
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. crushed pineapple

Mix together cake mix, pudding mix, oil and eggs. Then add
10 ounce Mountain Dew. Bake in 2 (9 inch) layer cake pans.
Bake at 350 degrees until one, about 25-30 minutes. Cook
together over low heat all frosting ingredients until
thickened. Add coconut and spread on cake.

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20Apr/091

Saying Goodbye To Digi Designing!

I have some news. I have been praying over a big decision the past few weeks. My interest and motivation to design just isn’t there anymore...obviously since my store looks like a ghost town. I would really like to get back to just scrapping more for myself and my family when I have time. Seems like every time I try to sit down and scrap I feel guilty because I haven't designed anything new. Then I have my photography, crochet etsy store and most importantly family and homeschooling of course and I just can’t juggle it all. So with a heavy heart I am saying goodbye to designing.

I will still be around FS when I can jump in and enjoy the fun My stuff will be in the shop for the rest of this month and then I will officially be retired. I will always be a huge supporter of Faith Sisters! It has always been my favorite place in the scrapbooking community, always my home. I love everyone there and it was a really hard decision to make. But I feel it’s best right now.

I do have a new etsy store opening for my crochet, it has always been a dream to sell crochet and design my own patterns. And while I have been doing this the past couple years, I haven't really focused on it and I want to do that more and more.

Maybe one day I will get back into designing digiscrap kits but one never knows lol. But I want to thank each and every one who supported me during the past 4 years!