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

Texture Tuesday-theme grateful

Today Kim had us use the theme Grateful/Thankful and the texture poetic.  I am so grateful for flowers, I just love them, they make me smile!  I'm thankful for the numerous varieties and colors. 

Stop on over and visit all the other links for some wonderful inspiration, http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe

Have a terriffic tuesday, hugs, Michelle

Praise God-Candy Cane Legend and snowman soup

The Candy Cane Legend, I made up about 8  of these little pocket envelopes and embossed the legend and added a couple mini cc's.    Here are two renditions I have found, if you don't have a stamp you can always use computer art to print and glue on card stock.
The Candy Cane Legend
Look at the Candy Cane--what do you see?  Stipes that are red, like the blood shed for me.  White is for my Savior, who's sinless and pure!  "J" is for Jesus, my Lord, that's for sure!  Turn it around and a staff you will see--Jesus, my shepherd, was born for me!--
The Legend of the Candy Cane
A candy maker decided to fashion some candy to honor Jesus.  He made hard candy because Christ is our rock.  White symbolizes Christ's purity.  The red stripes are for His blood, shed on the cross to save us.  The shape is a sheperd's staff, for Jesus is the Good Shepherd.

Also, made ten of these"snowman soup" packets up cc's and a pack of hot cocco mix.
Snowman Soup
So, you've been real good this year, Always glad to hear it, With freezing weather drawing near, You'll need to warm the spirit...So here's a little Snowman Soup complete with stirring stick, Add hot wter, sip it slow, It's sure to do the trick!

These are soooo much fun to make and to give...He Loves, He Gives, we copy the Father...we love, we give all in His name...Blessings, Michelle

"For God so loved the world he gave His only begotten son, whosoever believes in him shall have not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Pink Saturday, Quilts/ Stamped Cards

Please stop over to our hostess sweet Beverly and check out all the other linked blogs.

http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/

A couple of easy, fast strip quilts for the lap for Christmas, a Christmas table runner and some quilted stocking ornaments.

Here's a few hand stamped  cards that my cousin Lisa made for some inspiration!

Here's a few paper crafted stockings, stampin in up die, still time to purchase and and make these up for Christmas.  Here's my link or click on the right.

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/shellymarie/

Hope you've had a wonderful "pink saturday", hugs, Michelle

Praise God

I hope you have had a blessed weekend, Grace and Peace to you, Michelle

Stamped Christmas Cards

Hand Stamped Christmas cards...that's been the lastest creative endeavor.  I can get lost for hours doing this, and of course I never start usually until ten or eleven o'clock on a friday or saturday night and before you know it, it's 2 or 3am...yikes.

Did you make it all the way down to this last card...which was your favorite?    If you need any stampin up products, click on my button on the right.  Hugs, Michelle