Pink Saturday-Christmas Finishes

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Three Wise Women

A few more hand made cards that I made up.

A couple pillow cases for my daughter for Christmas, matches the quilt I gave her birthday, a little "Love" from Amy Butler's fabric line.

Only two days to go and I still want to make a couple more batches of different cookies up, so far I've done about 7 different kinds.  Above are some delicious nutmeg logs.

Merry Kissmisses!

I've unwrapped about four bags of kisses between the kisssmisses and the peanut butter kisses.

I really enjoy baking nad am thankful and honored to bless my family and friend this way at Christmas time.

One pan "Magic" bars. 

This is on my wish list, just in case anyone  is wondering what to get me at the last minute.  This is just one of several ideas, :)

Two days to to and I still have bindings to put on two quilts and two more pillow cases to make and 2 more batches of cookies, guess I'm down the  two's.

Hugs, Michelle

Mary and Joseph on Facebook

A friend had this on FACEBOOK and I just had to share it with you too, hope you enjoy this, very creative.

Quilted Nativity-Stoicking Gardland Paper Art

Quilted Nativity Quilt-36x44", white stitching on red fabric, first time I quilted with wool batting and what a difference it makes when you want to see detail and dimension.  The scene is hard to see from a distance but up close looks very good.

Backing is white on white.

Stocking garland with the new stampin up die from the holiday mini, you can still order up until Jan 3rd out of the holiday catalog, see sidebar icon.

I did various embossing folder textures on all the white pieces and scallop punched the circles, raised them with a pop dot and embossed the letters in gold.

This was fun to make my own decoration, not to just store it right when I put it away.  Hope all your decorating and preparations are going smoothly...Hugs, Michelle

Praise God- What Child Is This?

From the Advent Book of Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church
What Child Is This?
"See that you do not look down on one of these little ones.  For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven."  Matthew 18:10
In Matthew 18:10 we see that our heavenly Father has made special provisions for children by having "their angels in heaven always see..." His face in heaven.  My child, your child your neighbor's child has an angel that is in constant communication with God.  What an incredible thought!
Now, let us begin to make special provisions for our children and I'm not just tlaking about Christmas gifts.  It is not too late.  Let the Lord show you how to teach your child in a way that is meaningful to them.  Make it a purpose in your life.  If you don't have children, there are a bazzillion different ways you could impact a child in a real way.  This could be just to dutifully pray for one child every day.  We don't have to be "child oriented" to make a difference.
So during this time of focus on the infant Christ Child-Emmanuel-dedicate yourself to do for another child; whose angel sees the face of God.  May He bless you in your effort.
Prayer:  Dear Lord, I praise You because You are the Creator of life.  Thank You for the children You have placed in my life.  I ask that You teach me how to love them the way they need to be loved and cared for:  Please show me how to begin making a real difference in the lives of the children You put in my life.  In Jesus' name.  Amen

I am very excited to start praying,sending cards and small gifts to the two little girls I have just sponsored in November, in Equador, Sarah and Ruth.  They are so sweet.  I can't wait to tell them about "their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven".
Please consider sponsoring a child from Compassion International {icon on the right sidebar to click}, there are many countries to choose from, children of various ages and both boys and girls...what a difference you could make this Christmas for them and for You!   :)
Blessings to you, hugs Michelle

Christmas Cards-Hand Stamped

Christmas cards, hand stamped....so much fun creating, I just get lost, time flies.

Just a short post today, off to start some Christmas cookie baking next.  Hugs, Michelle

Walk with Him Wednesday-Season of Giving

"Do you hear what I hear"....I hear people asking what's on your Christmas list....I hear people's long list of wants...nothing wrong with some of that when it is out of love for Christ...I want to know what's on your list because I love Jesus, I want to love on you and show His love to you through me...what's on my list...here's one...to do something for the children of Uganda{...and I am thinking on what I can do right here where I am...

I am linking up with Ann over here today...amazing, I worte this last night and then read her post today and just thinking along the same lines somewhat   http://www.aholyexperience.com/2011/12/when-christmas-gets-radical-whose-birthday-is-it-really/

I have picked up this book {one of those presents from me to me}, and I am half way through it, can't put it down, truly amazing!

I encourage you to get this for someone on your list, and for yourself....it will help us to WAKE up a little more, draw you closer to Him, he is amazing,.



Blessings to you all, hugs Michelle

Texture Tuesday-celebrate

Texture tuesday theme today - celebrate....well there is no greater celebration than at Christmas time, I've altered a pillow case I made and cropped it and also the tag art I made.

I used the "lookup" texture from our lovely hostess Kim, stop on over  and look at all the other great links today.  We are so blessed, hugs...Michelle

http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe

Praise God-Angel Tag Art-M&M Story

A little paper art for today, thinking of the season.

An M&M Christmas Story

As you hold these candies in your hand and turn them, you will see... The M becomes a W, and E, and then a 3.  They tell the Christmas story.  It's one I'm sure you know.  It took place in a stable a long , long time ago.  The E is for the East, where the star shone so bright.  The M is for the manager, where baby Jesus slept that night.  The 3 is for the wise men, who came bearing gifts.  W is for Worship.  Hallelujah, praise His name!  So as you eat these candies or share them with your friends, remember the meaning of Christmas.  It's a love sory that never ends.

"Suddenly an angel appeared among them, and the landscape shone bright with the glory of the Lord.  They were badly frightened, but the angel reassured them.  Don't be afraid!  he said.   I bring you the most joyful news ever announced, and it is for everyone!  The Savior--yes, the Messiah, the Lord--has been born tonight in Bethelem!  How will you recognize him?  You will find a baby wrapped in a blanket, lying in a manger!  Suddenly, the angel was joned by a vast host of others--the armies of heaven--praising God:  Glory to God in the highest heaven, they sang, and peace on earth for all those pleasing him"  LUKE 2: 9-14

Peace, joy and love to you all this week, Michelle

Knitted Finishes

I have three knitted finishes to show you today.  A dishcloth, a decorative scarf and a very warm cowl.

I started with a ball of cotton and just cast on about 30 stitches and made a pattern of garter stitch rows, alternated some knit 2/purl  2 pattern stitches and garter rows at other end...then crocheted a border.  {7 needles/F hook)

This decorative scraf was composed of various fun fibers, all in the green's families.  Used about 12 stitches on size 19 needles.

This cowl was knit on size 50 {yes fifty} needles with two strands of Super Bulky Blue Sky Alpaca/Wool blend.  It ended up to be a pretty tight fit, but will be extremely warm for outdoor wear, of course it knit up in no time at all and I just love the buttons I found at Joann's.  Thank you to my sweet daughter for modeling.

Now I only have 16 more projects on my needles to finish, yikes I just get so inspired.  Have a great day, hugs Michelle