royal shirt designs

Wow! I had such a busy summer (and now Fall). When I started this blog, I had high hopes of updating it weekly, then I went down to monthly, now it seems to be only seasonally. With 3 little kids and a strong conviction to be intentional in discipling them, I’m constantly having to re-check my priorities to make sure I’m spending enough time with them. For now, that means less time on my computer, more quality time with my kids. These early foundational years are short and I don’t want to have regrets in how I spent my time.

Of course, this doesn’t mean I can’t do ANYTHING fun for myself. At times a good creative break is just what I need to be a better mommy. In addition to spending time with my Lord, it’s a great way to re-energize myself. With that said, I’ve been having so much fun with the heat transfer material for my Silhouette. I used the $50 prize I received earlier this year to buy a roll, along with some other items. Below are the first t-shirts I designed for the heat transfer.

These were made for some of my friends’ precious little kids and one for my own daughter. I was concerned about how the shirts would hold up in the washer/dryer and now I can officially say that they have been product-tested for 4 months. My 1-year old daughter has made all kinds of messes on her shirt. I’ve probably washed and dried it 20 times now and the heat transfer is still intact with no peeling or bubbles - even the tiny scripture reference on it. Kudos to the Silhouette people at QuicKutz! I have more t-shirt/heat transfer designs, which I will post a little later (hopefully before Christmas ??). You can also see some apron designs here.

For the "Little Princess" and "Little Prince" designs, I used 2 Corinthians 6:18 which says, "I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord."  The context in 2 Corinthians is about being unequally yoked with unbelievers. So, this promise is for those who are believers in Jesus Christ, His deity and His atoning work on the cross.  It's a reminder that because God is our Father and He is a King, we have a royal inheritance.  With such an inheritance, let's not live as beggars! We have been given EVERY spiritual blessing under heaven (Ephesians 1:3).  Let's take these blessings and use them for God's glory in our lives. :)