"LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance." Psalm 16:5-6


Ours is a story of what God can do with two silly teens, starting off with no clue;

And baby thrown in, just for good measure. We didn’t know that God would increase our treasure

With four added on in rapid succession, filling our lives with joy and hard lessons.


We’ve had our share of valleys and hills, of times of abundance, and unpaid bills.

We once thought success would bring us bliss; we’ve learned that loss does a better job of this,

As we lean on our Savior, Who always delivers, regardless of the size of our quiver.


Although we’re grateful for the times of ease, the hard times are useful for learning to please

Our Heavenly Father, learning to walk in His Truth, of which we often talk.

May the Lord help us humbly and faithfully serve, staying mindful that the next generation observes.


Prop up your feet and grab a cup of coffee or tea while I open up

The book of my life, without further ado, and narrate the musings of my heart to you.


Friday, June 18, 2010

Lists Really Help


I really mean for this to be a turbo post. We're literally walking out the door to head six hours north for Caelyn's open-water dives to get scuba certified. Still, I don't want to miss linking up with Amy and Friends.

I made this messenger bag from a Noodlehead tutorial a couple of days ago, and it was FUN, FUN! I used an old pair of Eddie Bauer capris and a pair of my son's outgrown cargo shorts, as well as what was left of some Amy Butler fabric. Here's how I plan to use the final product:



Also, I made this case for Gabriela to carry her drawing supplies, with which she is nearly inseparable. I detest the binding step of any quilt project, which is partly why I had a temper tantrum and stopped quilting in the spring of 2002. For that reason, I've omitted photos with close-ups of the sloppy details. Still, our jovial little girl is plum tickled with her new case. She kept showering me with compliments as I was making it, not realizing that it was intended for her. At one point she said, "I don't know what that thing is supposed to be, but it is SO cute!" I love her.



Monday's finish was another clutch. Check it out if you haven't already. Sorry to rush! I gotta go! Have a great weekend!
Posted by at
Labels: ,

21 comments:

  2. wow...that's nice idea...i need to make a similar one for my nephew who loves to draw and paint. very praticl thing...and your looks perfectly finished.

    ReplyDelete

  3. The drawing supply case is fabulous! My daughter would have loved something like that back when she and her art supplies were in separable. Love the messenger bag too!

    ReplyDelete

  4. good luck on the certification and the totes are just too much fun!

    ReplyDelete

  6. First off, what a great way to recycle! That bag is great!

    However, Gabriella's art supply bag is especially wonderful. I can see why she is so pleased.

    ReplyDelete

  7. That case is so cool! I love all the little details and pockets. And your daughter is beautiful. :)

    ReplyDelete

  8. LOVE the art case, what a brilliant idea! Lucky girl you've got there :o)

    ReplyDelete

  9. The art case is incredible! Super cute that she was admiring it without knowing it was for her. It looks like it fits her personality too!

    ReplyDelete

  10. Fantastic art bag! Its just beautiful!

    I'm intrigued by the messenger bag...I love the outside pocket of the cargo shorts!

    ReplyDelete

  11. Your daughter is a so lucky to hsve such a clever mother!! My daughter would love one of those. I must give one a go.!! thanks

    ReplyDelete

  13. i love that bag....it is such a great tutorial and what a wonderful way to use it.

    ReplyDelete

  14. Wonderful bag, but that art supply carrier is fabulous!!! What a great idea!!

    ReplyDelete

  15. I really love your daughters art supply bag, great design and lovely bright fabrics and looks like your daughter really appreciated it as well! Enjoy your weekend!

    ReplyDelete

  16. Totally cute! How do you get your hands on all the latest fabric trends where you're at?

    Stop by my blog - I'm having a giveaway!

    http://lifeinbonetown.blogspot.com/2010/06/day-late-and-dollar-short.html

    ReplyDelete

  17. How funny, my project was a noodlehead project too!!! Hope all went well with the certification. Congratulations on a gift that was thoughtfully perfect, cute, and useful!!

    Blessings,

    KT

    ReplyDelete

  18. Thank you, ladies, for all of the wonderful comments! I just love having talented folks out there who provide helpful and easy-to-follow tutorials for fun projects.

    Gabriela enjoyed having her art case on our trip, Caelyn's certification went great, and I was a bit disappointed that when I saw so many beautiful birds over the weekend, I was unable to identify them, having left my cool new tote AND field guides at home. Bummer.

    ReplyDelete

  19. I love love love that drawing supplies tote! You are amazing.

    ReplyDelete

  20. Wow you have been busy!! I could use an art tote too like Gabriela's.

    ReplyDelete

  21. Great finishes!!! Love your daughter's artist bag! Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)