Happy!

Hallelujah! Thank God! Pray to him by name!
Tell everyone you meet what he has done!
Sing him songs, belt out hymns,
translate his wonders into music!
Honor his holy name with Hallelujahs,
you who seek God. Live a happy life!
Psalm 105:1 (from The Message)

One Another

“A new command I give you: Love one another.

As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

By this all men will know that you are my disciples,

if you love one another.”

John 13:34-35

Flowers, Food and a Little Love

Maya Road Petal Tab Book

Each page has a picture and name
of a spring flower.

Maya Road Tab Chipboard Book
Contains a collection of favorite family recipes!
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A favorite scripture....
“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices
with the truth. It always protects, always trusts,
always hopes, always perseveres.”- 1 Corinthians 13:6 - 7

I {Heart} Ribbon

The Maya Road Happiness Inspriation Ribbon line is one

of my favorites, so I decided to turn them into a pillow!

1. Cut a square of *backing* fabric to 11 X 11, I just used plain white cotton.
2. Cut many 11" ribbon strips - this would depend on the width of your ribbon. I think I have 24 strips - the pillow is in California right now so I was trying to count off the picture!
3. Glue the strips down to the backing fabric using a glue stick. Allow to dry.
4. Machine stitch each length of ribbon in place.
5. Cut another square of fabric (11 X 11)...for this one I used a fancier one as it will be exposed on the back.
6. With right sides together machine stitch around the square, leaving a 1/4" border. Also, remember to make sure to leave a hole to add stuffing ;)
7. Clip the corners, turn rightside out, stuff, hand sew up that stuffing hole, and your done!

Inspiration for this came from a Christmas

card sent by Fiona Carter!

Really, I do...

I Love Life...con't ;)

altered a Maya Road Chipboard heart binder!

Inspired

I made this altered composition book with a technique

learned from Sweet Bella, an online class with Teresa McFadden.

Her classes are just incredible and filled with

detailed step by step instructions :)

Maya Road Canvas

If you are going to be at CHA, make sure you stop by the

Maya Road booth, number 1987!!! I've got some mini's and

other fun stuff there!

Growing

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I altered a Maya Road Sheer Star Book...so fun to make!

I used the fruits of the spirit as inspiration...

love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,

goodness, faith, gentleness, and self control.

Galations 5:22

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But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. 2 Peter 3:18

A Year to Ponder...

Used a Maya Road Scalloped Heart Mini Sheer Album and

tons of other fun stuff!!!!

Favorites!!!

The Maya Road CHA - Winter Catalog has been released...

you can see it here!

Here is my favorite page from it.....

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I saw something similar to this on Layle Koncar's Blog.

Thought it was such a fun way to display layouts!

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Have a truly blessed day,
filled with tons of love :)

trust.

Smile

You make me smile.
Digital:

Paper and "Smile": Doris Castle

Frame: Kim Christensen

Glitter Paint: Meredith Fenwick

Traditional:

Flower: Prima

Ribbon: Maya Road

Buttons, jewels and tag are unknown.

Me Mom!

I submitted this layout for the Memory Makers Heritage call

along with a heritage layout of my Dad. The one of Dad

got picked so my Mom was a little *taken back*...

she truly is always cute!!!!

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Her children arise and call her blessed

Proverbs 31:28

Double Rejoicing

Made using Ashley Wren's collection...which is truly, truly amazing!

Made this cutie with instructions from a class I'm taking at WinterBella!

Time with Ma!

December was the funnest ever,

having her here :)
Miss you so much Ma!!!

Faith

We have been watching The Visual Bible's Matthew.

It is so amazing to see the scriptures come to life.

Things you don't notice in your daily readings.

Amazing truths.

Like the quote I used on my altered card...

wanted to hang it up to remind myself,

daily.

For Love

This is Rosette.
My DD's guinea pig.
This truly amazes me...
Em (DD) was trying to break up a fight between
Rosette and Rosebud. She got caught in the middle
and Rosette bit her, deep enough for stitches.
The Dr. said it looked like a shark bite!!!!
Well within two days Em was holding Rosette again,
totally loving her!!!
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It reminds me of Jesus' love.
We sin and He still loves us.
It doesn't even take him
two days.
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Amazing love.
Amazing grace.

Happy 2008

May you be blessed with

much love, happiness,

and countless blessings from our

our Father in Heaven

through His son Jesus Christ.