Tuesday, March 9, 2010

crowning glory

I have to showcase some amazing handiwork by my sister-in-law, Grace. She's a very talented artist in many ways: hair & makeup, sewing, painting, beading and anything she sets her mind on. I'm really proud of her creative efforts! Her friend recently had a bridal shower and Grace made her a beautiful crown with about a thousand SEED BEADS on wire. Yes, she is crazy! It says "bride" on it and has a veil attached. I keep telling her she needs to sell her creations on Etsy, but of course some are too labor intensive for what people are willing to pay. She also did her friend's bridal invitations, hair and makeup. Anyway, enjoy the photos and be inspired...

Photos by: Chaz



On a personal note, my daughter loves to dress up and wear crowns. I tell her that someday we will cast down our crowns in worship to Jesus - the only One truly worthy of any crown.

Revelation 4:9-11 says...
"Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying:

“You are worthy, O Lord,
To receive glory and honor and power;
For You created all things,
And by Your will they exist and were created.”

Friday, March 5, 2010

I won!

I was so excited to learn that I won the Silhouette Design Trading contest! (See my post on February 16.) I don't know how many people entered the contest...I'm figuring not too many? The best part is that I get $50 that I can use for new supplies for my machine. I need some new cutting mats and I want to try some designs with vinyl, maybe even their new heat transfer for fabric. Can't wait to create more things!

Thank you, Lord! You send little blessings my way every day. Please open my eyes to recognize them and especially the One who gives them.