Mission Trip Bookmarks

Hannah is going on a mission trip to the country of Romania. It will be a bit like going home since we lived there for seven years as missionaries. However, she is going to a part of the country that none of us have been to before.  We're all excited for her.

Yesterday, Hannah and I made bookmarks for the camp kids that she will be teaching.  We were able to make them entirely out of leftover paper and stickers from my stash.  They turned out really cute.  Of course I still have more paper and stickers so I just might make some for my Etsy shop - Ellie Marie Designs. I probably can't duplicate these but if you would like me to make something for you, send me a message.

Patriotic Graduation Party Decorations

Last week we celebrated Gabriel's graduation from Pensacola with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. We thought a 4th of July themed party was appropriate for the aspiring politician.  I'm thinking about selling some of these in my Etsy shop.  Here are a few of the pictures:

Stay tuned for more pictures.....

Home Sweet Home

I love the home that God has blessed us with. There are many trees giving us beauty and shade for most of the year. The winter is a bit dreary but more worrisome than the bleakness is the threat of falling trees.  We are expecting 10 - 15 inches tonight and tomorrow.

 I don't really know how tall the trees are.  Notice that the back yard goes down hill yet the trees are still much taller than the house.  There are also lots of trees on each side of us and across the street.

Praying that none of them fall on our house and the neighbors' trees don't fall on theirs or on the power lines!

The Gingham Dog and The Calico Cat

This weekend I am babysitting the Gingham Dog.  She belongs to my sister-in-law who has gone out of town with John to visit their dad.  So I get to baby sit the dog.  Our cat Pippa does not appreciate that very much at all.  She spends her time growling at the dog, sitting under a chair where she thinks she's safe.  Sometimes she will sneak up on the dog to remind the timid pup who is really in charge. The rest of the day the Gingham Dog and the Calico cat sit in the living room about ten feet apart from each other.  John calls it the "Mexican Standoff".

And on a completely unrelated note, here is my new listing for today -

Baseball Goody Bag Tags

I did not get around to any destash supplies because I was so busy with cutting out kraft wedding escort tags and babysitting the Gingham Dog and Calico Cat.

Creations from craft stash - 12 down, 88 to go

Destash of craft supplies - 8 down 42 to go

Mulberry Street

As I sit down to blog, I cannot help but to think of Dr. Seuss' And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.  (If you don't know the story, you'll have to read it for yourself.)  I sit here long and hard and wonder - did anything excite me or make my heart beat? "Nothing," I say as I sit in my seat, "Nothing blog worthy on Mulberry Street."

So in my normal days of homeschool and doing housework, I also fit in some time for my Etsy shop. And at the end of the day, I am thankful for another blessed day.

 Here are my newest creations. 

Floral Scrapbook Embellishments Paper Flower Posies made from cardstock and vintage dictionary pages -

 Floral Scrapbook Embellishments Paper Flower Posies made from patterned scrapbook papers - 

These scrapbook embellishments and more can be found here at Ellie Marie Designs

 Destash Craft Supplies #8 - Scrap Paper Pack

Craft supplies are here.

Creations from craft stash - 11 down, 89 to go

Destash of craft supplies - 8 down 42 to go

The Countdown Continues

I had a lot of fun making these adorable fabric bags.  They will make great favors for any spring or summer event.  I can just see them now at a country wedding. I'm planning to make some blue ones next week.

 Baby Shower, Bridal Shower, Wedding Guest Favors

Destash # 7

Better Scrapbooking by Vanessa - Ann

Creations from craft stash - 4 down, 96 to go

Destash of craft supplies - 7 down 43 to go

Custom Bridal Shower Order

Here is the sign I made for a book themed bridal shower for Ellie Marie Designs.  It's a cute idea.  A lot of work. And a lot of adhesive! Now to get it shipped along with the "Bride" banner and matching place cards.

Bride Banner