Crafts · Fourth of July · Patriotic

Watching God Work, End of Spring Travels, & Patriotic Decor Crafts

God is at work all around us every single day. Let me tell you a few ways I watched Him work in the past week. Last weekend ended our spring ministry trips. It took us to Williamstown, NJ where I spoke at a Ladies’ Refresh Conference for Open Bible Baptist Church. Our flight from Charlotte to Philadelphia was delayed four hours. It was going to push my arrival time very close to the beginning of the conference. We prayed and asked others to pray that I would make it to the church before the event started. I got there with about thirty minutes to spare!

The church ladies did a fantastic job with a beautiful Lemon theme that welcomed us into the foyer and coffee areas, as well as the pretty chapel where the services were held. They had amazing appetizer charcuterie cups, and yummy layered desserts on Friday night, and a delicious lunch on Saturday that ended our very special time together.

I had asked folks to pray that the Lord would make my heart a flowing spring (Psalm 107:35). He did just that. He filled my heart with excitement to share His Word, and then I watched the Word do its powerful work in ladies lives. It’s always amazing to me that after months of praying and preparing for these kind of events, just how quickly our time together passes! I met the sweetest ladies, got to hear some of their stories and burdens, pray with them and be so blessed by their fellowship and encouragement.

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beverage · Crafts

Stitching Through the Snow: A Cozy afternoon of Sewing and Chai

This weekend’s winter storm was unexpected, and I’m sorry for those who were challenged by its arrival. However, for me, it was a blessing. Winter storms are different than other kinds of weather because they make us stop and hunker in.

After a couple of very busy weeks, we were forced by the snow storm to stay inside, to slow down and rest. We didn’t have little ones tugging at our arms to go outside like young parents did. We had the blessing of quiet peacefulness as we watched the snow fall all day Saturday.

I took advantage of the opportunity to settle into my craft room and do some needed, yet fun sewing projects. I mended an item, then made a couple of little zippered pouches. I’ve shown before that I made small bags using my dad’s old ties for the fabric. The first make-up bag I made for myself a couple years ago had gotten tattered, so I made a new one to replace it. The large bag below is tie fabric. The smaller coin bag is just a piece of fabric I had left over from another project. It was fun to have the time to create something at the sewing machine.

Once I get started, I want to keep making these! I have hopes to create a bunch in the future.

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Crafts · Kitchen Tips

Tea Towel Turned Apron

I have a new episode on the Refresh Her Podcast today. I hope you’ll listen and also share it with others! If you’re dealing with difficult people, this episode will give you a fresh perspective!

Rather than blog about the podcast today, I’m sharing a little project that I did recently. While visiting New England last fall, I got to go to the King Arthur Flour Company. It’s a great place to eat lunch and to walk through! I purchased a lovely tea towel while there as a memory from our trip. When I got it home I found that it was huge! When I held it up, I realized that it would be perfect to use for something aside from wiping our wet hands!

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children · Crafts · summertime

Go Play With the Moon (dough)

How’s your summer going, moms of school-age children? If you need a fun little project to perk up the mid-summer doldrums, I have a fun and easy project/craft/activity for you and your child that is inexpensive, easy, quick, and doesn’t make a huge mess. This is a modeling dough that is so much easier to clean up than play dough!

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