A Cute Tutorial: Make a Fabric-Covered Letter

Today, I want to share a really fun DIY project with y’all. I found it while browsing one of my favorite blogs, Elm Street Life. The author, Whitney, is so creative and has great tutorials. Be sure to check out her “DIY projects” page… It is over-flowing with amazing {yet simple} projects.

This particular project caught my eye, not only because it was adorable, but also because I knew it would look perfect in the corner of little Jessa’s desk.

Here is the link to Whitney’s tutorial:

Make a fabric-covered letter

The only things I changed were 1) instead of buying a pre-cut letter from a craft store, I cut my own using a piece of cardboard from a cardboard box. {My letter is not as sturdy as one from a craft store, but it works none the less!} And 2) I also added a little embellishment, using a small piece of ribbon and a button.

Please let me know if you decide to try your hand at this project… I would love to know how yours turned out!

And remember… Be creative! :)

 

Happy 18th Birthday…

… To a very special person…

Someone who is kindhearted and generous…

Someone who supports me in everything I do…

Someone who has shown me a wonderful example of a godly young man…

Someone who I am blessed to call not only my friend, but also my brother…

Today is his big day, and I just want to take this brief moment to say “Happy Birthday” to an amazing young man. May God immensely bless you today and always, Tyler! I love you! :)

Happy Thanksgiving!

“Now therefore, Our God,
We thank You
And praise Your glorious name.”
~1 Chronicles 29:13~

As we delight in a wonderful meal, share memories and laughter with the ones we love most, and give thanks for all that we have, may we remember the One Who gave us all of those precious and wonderful things.

May you and your family have a very blessed Thanksgiving!

A Wonderful Giveaway!

I would like to share something very exciting with you all today. Mrs. Fuentes, over at A Wise Woman Builds Her Home, is hosting a wonderful giveaway on her lovely blog! Vision Forum has generously decided to give away three gift cards for their online store to three blessed winners. I certainly encourage you to head on over to Mrs. Fuentes’ blog, and enter for a chance to win.

Vision Forum is a great company, and their online store is filled to the brim with products such as Christian books, videos, audio tapes, homeschooling resources, and even toys for the children in your homestead. I have been blessed by several of their products, and I am sure you would be as well!

The giveaway for the gift cards ends on December 3rd, so be sure to enter soon!

Have a blessed Monday!

Has It Already Been a Month?

I must admit… I have not been the best blogger recently. It has been a busy season here at our house, to say the least. With a full school schedule and the holiday season approaching, I have not been able to put much time in on the computer. Though it is always nice to take a break from such things, I have to say that I have missed y’all.

Before I go on, I would like to say “Thank You” to all of my readers who left a sweet birthday note on my Sweet Sixteen post. They truly made my birthday all the more special! :)

I would also like to say “Happy Anniversary” to my dear parents. Today, they celebrate 22 beautiful years of marriage. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful parents, and pray that God will continue to bless them in the years to come.

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
~1 Corinthians 13:4-7~
NIV

Several days ago, I found out that I was nominated for Best Encourager as well as Best Photo Blog on the Homeschool Blog Awards website. I am so thankful for this amazing honor, and would like to thank those of you who have voted for me!
Voting ends tonight, and if you have not yet voted, you can click the link below. There are so many wonderful nominations!

I will leave you with this encouraging Bible Scripture…

“From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another.”
~John 1:16~
NIV

May the Lord pour rich blessings upon you and your family this coming week!

In Awe of God’s Glory

I am still speechless, just as I was when I walked out our back door and saw this beautiful sunset… God is SO good!

Sweet Sixteen!

In celebration of my 16th birthday on the fourth of October, my family and I went on a Caribbean cruise. It was such a blessed trip and one that I will never forget… Great memories were made, indeed!

Our first stop was Key West, Florida. We didn’t plan any excursions at this port, although we did visit the beautiful Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory.

 
As we entered the large conservatory, we saw hundreds of gorgeous butterflies fluttering around, all from various places of the world!

 Jessa was very eager to hold one of the delicate beauties…

 … And I was as well!

 Discovering my dear mother’s hand :)

This little fellow was in another section of the conservatory… He and his friend wore the most vibrant colors!

“O Lord, how manifold are Your works!
In wisdom You have made them all.
The earth is full of your possessions-
This great and wide sea,
In which are innumerable teeming things,
Living things both great and small.”
~ Psalm 104:24-25~

After Key West, we visited the Grand Cayman Islands, and then went on to Ocho Rios, Jamaica the following day. The above photograph was captured in Jamaica. I must say that Ocho Rios is incredibly beautiful! Looking out my window the morning we arrived, I saw lush hilltops and blue water… My jaw dropped, to say the least! :)

This photo was taken on our way back home. God’s creation is so magnificent, isn’t it? He never ceases to amaze me!

I am so thankful we had the opportunity to go on this cruise. It was certainly a very special and memorable “sweet sixteen!”

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!”
~2 Corinthians 9:15~

“Book Bliss” Photography Contest

I find photography contests to be quite fun! That being said…

I have decided to enter Miss Raquel’s “Book Bliss Photography Contest”. I was very excited to see that the focus is on books… There are so many creative ways to capture a book and it’s beauty. If you would like to enter this sweet contest {and would like the chance to win one of three lovely prizes} click on the button below!

Here are my two entries:

“Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.”
~Proverbs 30:5~

I pray that your day is blessed with His great and miraculous love!