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Friday, May 15, 2015

Simplicity

Before I can create something I need to have time. Its been a busy time in my life lately, more driving than Ever before, and more assignments at church, preparing for Trek - 3 of us are going,  as well as a wedding now in the planning stages!
 Yep, BigBuddy is now engaged, and got his wisdom teeth out a week ago. He's doesn't look too puffy there.  But in spite of all that, if I get going too fast and have too much to do, then creativity just takes a back seat. I've had LittleBuddy's quilt top done for over a month and not one stitch of quilting on it. And when I have free time sometimes I don't need to be creative. I just need some rest. Here is an example of a Sunday Snooze Fest in my great room. It's simple for me. Rest is the prelude to creativity.

Nevertheless, a home feels too sterile without homemade touches. And because I've been too busy to create much, I thought I'd share some simple projects that are adding a touch of creativity to my home right now. If I've shared them before I apologize.

 MyGirl made me this thoughtful frame of words about me using a circle punch from an old children's dictionary whose cover was falling off, and heart punch with some scraps of red paper. Super sweet. This is in my bathroom.

 This is the back side of my Easter Egg table runner. Since I'm too busy to make another one for Spring right now, just looking at these bright, happy flowers on my dining room table makes me happy.
The Easter Card my mom made for us still sits on my desk in my room. Sweet, darling, creative. Love it!
 A homemade card from my teenage son on my serving table in the dining room. Of course its the message inside that meant so much, but I'm just  a softy for home made cards.
For $6 I was able to order a chalkboard on canvas commemorative label for my anniversary. I first put it out at Valentine's Day, then I put it away and pulled it out again for Spring. Sewed to some happy fabric and framed in white, I love the simple but happy reminder sitting next to my Mother's Day cards. Two more months it will be 28 years.

And see the quilts draped on the chair and behind me on the sofa. I love quilts. Their are three just in my upstairs, one of my bed, and a few scattered throughout my children's rooms. Quilts equals home.

Then last night this was the view out our back deck - the Lord's double rainbow reminding us that in spite of a week of rain/hail/snow almost every day, the earth won't be flooded, and His light still shines strong. I am blessed by creativity every day!

Sunday, May 10, 2015

My Best Creations

Happy Mother's Day to all my friends that are mothers, who have mothers, or who love mothers. . . .you're all covered!

 I am so blessed to have a mother who loves me and always has. She shares so much with me; her love, wisdom, talents, and listening ear. Any good thing that I am or have done is in large part to her good teachings and example. And sometimes it was just her handing me something and telling me to go do it. I cannot discount a mother's inspiration. My life has blessed when I listened.

Among my own creations, none mean more to me than my four children. Of course I can't really take that much credit for them. They were wonderful beings long before they came to live in my house. Their Heavenly Father sent them to me with distinct personalities. Not one of them is much like their siblings.  I am continually amazed that they were all raised in my home and that each member of our family is so unique. However, the great things they have in common are what make them so wonderful. They are all strong and gifted people. They have talents that they share with others. They are giving, compassionate people, who look out for the underdogs in life and are loyal friends. They are very devoted to our family and really do get along well one with another though they aren't all super close. I think because they are all so different they don't all understand each other, but that just makes the fact that they love and value each other so much greater. They are good citizens, responsible, hard workers, and make wherever they are a better place. I am grateful to share my life with them.
And so I present my Best Creations!

Cowgirl

Big Buddy

MyGirl

LittleBuddy