Back to Asia

It has been so bitterly windy since last

night. I don't even want to poke my nose

out the door. I've heard that it's supposed

to get even colder. Wind chill temps at

below zero. WAY below zero from what I'm hearing.

So I'm going to try not to think about that and

think about cards instead. Here is a new

set of Asian cards.

I really like this pattern.  But I love anything Asian.

Since the first tiny little diamond painting turned

out so well I went and got a bigger one at hobby 

lobby last night.  It's a unicorn and I hope it

turns out as pretty as the little lady bird.  This

may become my new favourite hobby.  It's a little

hard on my shoulder, but I just need to pace

myself and not try to get it done all in one day.

The one I got yesterday will in no way be done

quickly.  It's  11x14, i think, or thereabout.

 

Romans 8:38-39

 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,

neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,  

neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation,

will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Happy Friday!

Best friends

As much as I love these two little girls,

ohmygosh! There are tons of itty bitty

tiny pieces that I had no idea what to do with!

I finally figured it out, but it took quite a while.

I think the result is worth it, though!

And still I forget to do their cheeks!

 I discovered something yesterday.   I was eating

something with some ranch on the side.  I left

the plate in the sink them put a copper bottom pan

on top of it.  Look what happened:

copper cleaner!  My friend asked what that

meant for our insides, though.  I wish she hadn't.

I bought a tiny diamond painting knock off

and put it together yesterday.  It actually is

kind of fun.  This looks much better from a 

distance, but I like how it turned out and I

may buy a bigger one.

 

Hebrews 10:24

And let us consider how we may spur

one another on toward love and good deeds

Happy Thursday!

Mermaids

I loved this die set when I saw it, but I forgot I am

terrible at putting together scenes. I'm almost

embarrassed to show this! Heads up, Karen-

you are getting this die set. 

Here is the card from yesterday this time

with flowers.  It looks much better.

We got ice last night.  They issued an advisory

(remember when that used to be called a warning?)

from 3-11 pm, then extended it to 1 am.  I took

B'Elanna out and she put one foot out the door

and slid, poor thing.  I just stood in the doorway.

 

Psalm 121:1-2

 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
    where does my help come from?
 My help comes from the Lord,
    the Maker of heaven and earth.

I love that the song ""praise you in this storm"

uses these words straight from the Bible.

Happy Wednesday!

Another one of those days...

Yesterday was not a red letter day. I went

out to start my car and at first I thought

it wasn't going to start, then it fired up.

I chalked it up to the cold. I went to walmart,

came out and it started no problem. Went

to meijer, it did NOT start. Dead battery. I

got a jump but was unable to get a battery

last night, so I'm hoping it will start and I

don't have to call for another jump. I'm

happy for insurance!

 

Here is another new little girl. I've got

so many now and they are such fun to do.

I had intended this background for another card,

but that one is going to have to go on a large

card, but the background fit perfectly for this one!

 

James 1:17

 Every good and perfect gift is from above,

coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights,

who does not change like shifting shadows.

Happy Tuesday!

Birthday balloons

One of my new little girls came with balloons

and what a better way to use that but in

a birthday card?!

I think she's adorable!

We  had an incident in church yesterday.  We

have two sets of identical (and mischievous  ) sets

of twins.  A few months ago one twin in the older

set of twins set off the fire alarm during the church

service.  Since no one seemed to panic, the worship

service went on-I was signing  that week.

I saw a flashing light but thought someone was

taking a picture until I saw people hurrying out.

The fire department naturally had to come, but

they told them it was a false alarm.  I didn't see the

fire department yesterday, but one twin from the

younger set of twins tried the same trick.  Church was

over at that point and we were all standing around

talking.  It was VERY loud!!! Non stop fun with 

two sets of twins!

It is so cold today that all schools were delayed 2 hours.

I don't know what the temp is at the moment, but

it's extremely cold out.  Since there's no mail and I have

no pressing engagements (like I ever do), I'm staying

in the house under the blankets unless I need to

take the dog out.  She is lounging around in her pj's.

Romans 12:10

Be devoted to one another in love.

Honor one another above yourselves.

Happy Monday!

longing for Summer-bumblebee

We got about 3 inches of snow dumped

on us yesterday, but the blowing makes

it a little worse. Auburn, Indiana, on the

other hand got 7-8 inches. Unfortunately

that's where I'm headed so I hope the roads

are OK. They should have the highway

cleared by now. The snow stopped hours ago.

Soooo.....in thinking about summer...

Isn't she a cutie?  I have been having a lot of

fun with my new little girls.  I made the wings

with vellum at first, but I didn't like how the

hair showed through, it just looked weird,

so I opted for plain wings instead.

Matthew 25:40

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you,

whatever you did for one of the least of these

brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Happy Sunday!

Asian temple and bookmark

It is snowing like crazy and we probably have at least

an inch and half, maybe two. I didn't stay out

long enough to measure.

Here is the last of this type of Asian card. I hate

how the steps look but that's the pattern.

And I got a new toy yesterday!  This is such

a beautiful bookmark that I couldn't resist

getting it!

Usually I like dangly things from the bookmark,

maybe a tassel or just fibres, but this one is

so pretty.  I put it on the back of  a shiny piece

of card stock, but it would look just as pretty plain.

 Lamentations 3:22-23

Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed,
Because His compassions fail not.
They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness.

Happy Saturday!