C.S. Lewis printable...

In yesterday's post I said that I would be back today with a matching printable... 

Such a simple reminder by C.S. Lewis that, although it can apply to graduation, is pretty appropriate for the aftermath of the horrific tragedy that happened in Moore, Oklahoma yesterday.  We happened to stay in Moore last Tuesday night (just a week ago) to break up our trip to Texas.   We are looking for opportunities to go and serve in Moore to "pay it forward" for all of the fantastic support that the Joplin community received 2 years ago.  I will keep you all posted of ways you can help!

graduation printables...

A few months ago the awesome Kim of Today's Creative Blog was looking for printables contributors for TCB - and she chose me (as one of the group)!

Kim wrote a post for Disney's Spoonful.com for graduation that included a chalkboard banner that I designed and a sweet printable quote, designed by Creative Girl Media. 

If you're throwing a graduation party, the banner would be great for the fireplace or as a "feature" at the party and the quote would make a sweet gift for any graduate.  I'll be back here tomorrow with a free printable that matches the graduate banner!

You can view the post here and download both graduation printables!

father's day gift idea

Father's Day is just a few weeks away!  I wanted to share (again) what I created for Scott for Father's Day last year and what you can have created for a special father in your life!

  

This is sized to fit a 10 x 20 frame we have on our gallery wall, so I'll have it printed at Sam's as a 16 x 20 for $5.95 and trim it down to size.  A great Father's Day present for less than $10!

Would you like one for your husband for Father's Day?  This would also make a great birthday present! I've listed this over in my shop!  If you don't see it listed, shoot me an e-mail and I'll set up a custom listing for you! If you supply the photos, I'll do the work in Photoshop and e-mail you a photo that's ready to upload to your favorite print shop!  I'll even customize it to any size you'd like!

The Wide Spectrum of Mothering

**This post is totally different that most that I post here, but I thought it was so important after celebrating Mother's Day yesterday.**

My husband, Scott, spoke about the legacy we leave as parents (and grandparents, aunts and uncles, teachers, etc.) yesterday and included a special prayer for Mother's Day.  One of the things that he pointed out was that Mother's Day doesn't always bring happy memories for everyone.  For some people it is the most painful day of the year.  For some, it's the first Mother's Day without their mom.  For others, it's the first Mother's Day without their child.  For others still, it's a reminder of the longing they have every day for a child of their own.  This really spoke to me, as I was in the middle of celebrating my first Mother's Day as a mother of two, with a sweet daughter added to our family this year.

After we got home from lunch, I saw this picture below. "The Wide Spectrum of Mothering" by Amy Young was read at a local church during their services yesterday and I thought it was so fitting...it was exactly what Scott had spoken about.  I thought that it was worth sharing today, as a reminder that everyone is going through something and needs prayer for their certain situation!  Will you join with me in praying for each of "those" listed below? 

Have a wonderful week as you bring hope into your home though the One who brings us all hope!

Great bib tutorial!

I apologize for the radio silence around the blog - we were in Texas all last week for a funeral and are headed back tomorrow for Scott's graduation from seminary!  I came across this great bib tutorial from Fishsticks Designs this weekend and wanted to share it with you.

This pattern is fantastic!  It has patterns for bibs in three sizes, lots of pictures, and is extremely well-written.  And it's ALL FREE!  I used cotton for the front of my bibs and terry cloth for the back.  I was looking for chenille, but both Joann's and Hobby Lobby were out of it.

If you're looking for a baby gift idea, or have a baby yourself to sew for, definitely check this pattern out!