Don't let where you are now keep you from going where God wants you to be. Craig Curtis

A couple times a year I just give in, take migraine meds and eat a big bite of Hershey's. Mmmmm. Consequences will follow.

In the dead of night whenever you call, please don't fight these hands that are holding you. My hands are holding you.10thavenorth

So excited that I can set my alarm to 'off' for in the morning! It's the little things . . .

Praying today for families in crisis. For wisdom and peace that only comes from the Father.

I must learn to step away from the bling on projects! But isn't more always better? Lol

Turn your ears to heaven and hear the noise in silence. Oh, how constant, how divine! Oh, praise Him! He is holy! David Crowder

His mercy is always greater than all your wrong choices. You can come as you are and hear the sound of love. -Pocket Full of Rocks

All of a sudden I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory.

COME CROP WITH US TODAY AT MICHAELS! North Jackson location. 1 to 7.

Wow. Almost 1000.00 in HCC bookstore and still counting. I'm in the wrong line of work. Need to go into college textbook sales.

A desperate need right now!

My dear friends, Charlotte and Roy Wingard, inner city missionaries in Jackson, are in desperate need of some financial support right now. Due to the economy, they have lost some of their support and are really in a bind. Please consider helping. They do an incredible work with people that many of us wouldn't let near us! My family has worked with them for many years and continue to be amazed at how God uses them.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions! You can copy and paste the link below to see the note from Charlotte. The second link is to their website just in case you don't have facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/?sk=inbox&action=read&tid=id.180194095386732

www.wingardhome.org

To all plumbers, let me just say God bless you for your service to humanity and may you live long and prosper. Dirty job. Seriously.

So incredibly sad what happened in Indiana last night. Praying for the injured and the families of those who died in this tragedy.

God's timing is perfect. So is His sense of direction.

Praying today for families in crisis. From abuse, abandonment and addiction to hope, healing, and security in Christ.

I seriously think that was the best concert I've ever been to! And sitting with 3 musicians who knew every song made it even more fun!

So excited! Headed to hear CHICAGO with my sweet Hubby! Woot! Thank you, J.P.!

Into the darkness You shine. Out of the ashes we rise. There's no one like You! Our God is greater, stronger, higher than any other!

Don't forget . . .

You can still get in on a couple of classes this month! And don't forget the Crop on Sat. this month instead of Fri.

Punch Around the Page, Martha Stewart Crafts, Friday, August 19th, 3:00-5:00 - Learn how versatile and fun it is to use Martha's Punch Around the Page and go home with a couple of gorgeous cards! These are beautiful punches that add so much to your pages and cards, even home decor! $10.00 plus class kit
*Punches do not come in the kit. You may use the ones we have in the classroom before you buy.

Glitter Class, Martha Stewarts Crafts, Saturday, August 20th, 10:00-Noon - Did you know that there are several different types of glitter? Learn the differences and how they work in this class and some cool techniques for applying glitter to your projects! $10.00 plus class kit

CROP! Saturday, August 20th, 1:00-9:00 - A whole 8 hours of fun cropping time!!!!! Come on out and play! $5.00

Praying today for fatherless children, particularly in Jackson. 'The fatherless find their rest in Your great name.'

Praying today for students, faculty and admin who returned to school today, specifically for safety and protection this year.

You make beautiful things out of the dust. You make beautiful things out of us. You are making me new!

Today praying for Pastor Bob and Carolyn Lanier and their family as they minister at One Accord Church, church plant in south Jackson.

Finally pics of the Paper Bag Mini Album

This is my cover. I made mine about my family trip to D.C. last year.

There's lots of hidden pages for extra pics and journaling! (And, of course, I had to pick the page that I messed up with a stamp to photograph! lol

Each of those half circles pulls out another page!

And there are little slide out pages, too!

Texture Wow Class pictures!

Daniel, my nephew this spring at Bellingrath Gardens.

The always adorable Jolie, my granddaughter, eating candy from her Easter basket. This is her, "I'm done smiling now" face! lol

New Classes!

These are my August classes at Michaels:

Paper Bag Mini Album, Friday, August 5th, 3:00-5:00  - This is a great version of the paper bag album. You can choose any colors or themes you want - bring with you or buy at the store. We will build the basic construction in class plus share lots of fun embellishment ideas! The sample is travel themed and I hope to have pics by tonight. Mine isn't finished (of course!). $25.00 plus supplies

Beginning Scrapbooking by Spotted Canary/Scrapbook Design University, Friday, August 5th, 6:30-8:30 - Week 1 of a 4 week course that goes over all the basics of scrapbooking. This is a great class for those who are just getting started, who think they might want to try this, or who have been scrapbooking for a while but just need a little boost of confidence. $25.00 (covers all 4 weeks) plus supplies

Texture Wow, Saturday, August 6th, Noon-2 - Learn to add lots of texture and layers to a 12x12 canvas project that will look incredible hanging in your home or to give as a gift! Once you've made one, you can continue to recreate these in every color scheme imaginable! $25.00 plus supplies

Sketched Out, Saturday, August 6th, 3:30-5:30 - Create a 2 page layout and 2 cards. If you've never used a sketch, you should try this class! Learn how easy and versatile sketches can be! $25.00 plus supplies

Beginning Scrapbooking, Week 2 of 4, Friday, August 12th, 6:30-8:30

Punch Around the Page, Martha Stewart Crafts, Friday, August 19th, 3:00-5:00 - Learn how versatile and fun it is to use Martha's Punch Around the Page and go home with a couple of gorgeous cards! These are beautiful punches that add so much to your pages and cards, even home decor! $10.00 plus class kit
*Punches do not come in the kit. You may use the ones we have in the classroom before you buy.

Beginning Scrapbooking, Week 3 of 4, Friday, August 19th, 6:30-8:30

Glitter Class, Martha Stewarts Crafts, Saturday, August 20th, 10:00-Noon - Did you know that there are several different types of glitter? Learn the differences and how they work in this class and some cool techniques for applying glitter to your projects! $10.00 plus class kit


CROP! Saturday, August 20th, 1:00-9:00 - A whole 8 hours of fun cropping time!!!!! Come on out and play! $5.00

Beginning Scrapbooking, Week 4 of 4, Friday, August 26th, 6:30-8:30

Coming soon:
A CRICUT CLASS!!! Thinking about buying one but just not sure? Come try it out! Only $10.00!
Christmas Home Decor using the Cricut.
A new Texture Wow class with mini canvases
A new Sketched Out class
Tim Holtz products classes! (So excited for this one!!!)
And more!!!
Details coming soon!

Crop Connection

I'm sooooo far behind! These are pics from my booth at Crop Connection last month. What a great weekend with Nadine, Deanna, Andrea and their whole team of family and friends - plus all the fun croppers and the wonderful vendors! Thanks to everyone for a great weekend!
Oh, and I made my banner with my cricut! You really can cut fabric with that thingy!

I seem to have misplaced my appointment book. Not good. Really not good.

So ice cream for supper should be ok as long as I add fruit, right? #Long day

Praying today for BethAnn Clarke as she prepares to head to East Africa to serve!