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Showing posts with label Rocks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rocks. Show all posts

Thursday, October 10, 2013

It's a rock!

Have A GRATEFUL HEART Thursday

We were walking to the car on one of our last days together (before leaving for stem cell transplant) and I looked down to the ground as I stepped off our cement onto our gravel in our parking/driveway and noticed this heart very clear and pronounced. 



It sparkled and caught my attention so clearly that I thought it was a bead or something man made and wondered what might have broken leaving this heart laying on the gravel.

I was so surprised when I picked it up to find that it was a rock.

Having watched the Disney movie A Bugs Live years ago, I can see Flick giving Dot a rock and hear Dot telling Flick, using a tone of voice that implied that she thought Flick was crazy,  

"It's a rock!" 

Pixar Planet Disney 1001 pattes bug life


He tried to explain to her the importance of that rock or what it represented, but she didn't seem to get it.  

Then later in the movie Dot lovingly gives Flick a rock in his time of need - his need to feel loved and of worth.

Pixar Planet Disney 1001 pattes bug life

(A Bugs Life images from here)


Well, this rock was given in a time of need - making me feel loved.

It's a rock!

 It's a heart!
No matter how you turn it, it's a special heart I found right where I needed it one morning.

  

 


It's my Grateful Heart!



 
It brought me great joy!


This heart now rests in my hutch with other special keepsakes - a visual reminder of LOVE from ABOVE.

 

Definition of joy (n) from the Bing Dictionary

joy
 [ joy ]   
 
  1. great happiness: feelings of great happiness or pleasure, especially of an elevated or spiritual kind
  2. something that brings happiness: a pleasurable aspect of something or source of happiness
  3. enjoy something: to delight in something
Synonyms: happiness, delight, pleasure, enjoyment, bliss, ecstasy, elation, joyfulness, thrill, gladness, exultation, rapture

 

It's only the 3rd week of my Grateful Heart posts, but I must say that I am really enjoying these.  The post itself isn't what I am enjoying, but the things I think of and write daily are really making a difference in the way I feel.
 
I decided to keep a page in my planner to write on when something happens that I think is worthy of note.  Each time I write something I have looked at some of the other things I previously wrote and it reminds me of the joyful moments that fill a day.
 
I can see more clearly the hand of the Lord in my life and in the lives of my loved ones.  I am so glad that I began this Grateful Heart journey. 
 
 
These posts for A Grateful Heart are bringing me much joy!
I look forward to the many joyful moments to come.

 
 

Friday, June 21, 2013

Summer Fun Stuff


Happy Summer!

Oh what do you do in the summer time?

Paint cute stone creatures like these from a Woman's Day 7/18/89 magazine ...

 
or from the same magazine, comes this idea of a rock mosaic ...


or this idea of a leaf fan ...


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I don't know where this comes from, but can see that it is from the year 1999. I have seen others like it online, but wanted to save the look here, especially since I had in on paper.

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Another twig project is this basket.  This project was saved from a Woman's Day 7/18/89 magazine.


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Use twigs to help create a Charm Bag like these seen in a July/August 2006 Family Fun magazine.
It looks like a fun craft for young girls.


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More nature crafts include these adorable creatures from a Family Fun June/July 2012 magazine.


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Pool Noodles can be used for some fun out of the pool as seen in these next two images

this is from a Family Fun magazine July/August 2006


and this is from a Family Fun magazine July/August 2007



Have some Fun!

 

Friday, June 7, 2013

Homemade Father's Day Gifts

 
 Here are some fun ideas for a gift for daddy -
 
from Family Fun magazine June/July 2009
 
 My Dad Rocks!   Cute Rocks!

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Cute note pad for the dad that enjoys nature. 
 
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I clipped this out of a catalog many years ago. 
All of the info I have about it is at the bottom of the image.
I think I planned on making one someday, but someday never came.
 
It's still kinda fun!
 
The L.E.A.D 2.5 Word Processor
 Pencils in a frame never looked so fun!
 

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It's Overflowing has several ideas for daddy gifts too.
Lots of Father's Day Crafts - ItsOverflowing
 
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Weather Rock

Have you seen a Weather Rock?
 
I found this page in my files and decided to share it because it was a cute idea.  I think we might have thought about this for a cub scout idea one time.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Friday, February 15, 2013

For the Love of Doilies!


Yes, I do love doilies ..., and look what I just saw ... It's so exciting!

delicate but strong 1

these are some of the
Stuff I'm lovin'
this month. 

I don't need the shell or rock (or whatever) on the top, because it hides the doilie, but the rocks covered in doilies are such a fun look. 
Why would I need a rock covered with a doilie?  I don't know ..., I guess I don't need one ..., and that might be why I don't have  and am not getting one ..., but don't they just look so fun!  They'd be awesome in a cottage somewhere by the beach.  I don't have one of those either.   Awe ..., Sigh!
These doilied rocks were seen HERE, and is really an 8x10 print (cleverly titled delicate but strong) 

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This doilie from By Hooks 4U, screams love.






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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Place Card Rock

 


A rock and some wire, with a little creativity can create a wonderful place card holder, like these


Rock Table Setting
 From Once Wed

From Aimee's Rock Works


 
From Dave Shilling
 
DIY Place card holder tutorial
From Crescendoh
 
 
 





Monday, August 6, 2012

Guest Book or Other?

Guest Books are a great part of the wedding or gathering, and we don't ever want to do away with them, or without some way of signing in.
There are so many clever ways to sign in now days.
I love the guest book with photos and some simple history - like those created at Heritage Makers
I will admit it is a bit spendy, but I haven't found a better place to create your own style for a wedding guest book.  They have so many options and are awesome.

Personal photo

Here are some that I have made in the past:
Thomas and Dana
Skyler and Lisa
Michael and Tawnee

Guest books are not the only thing you can create there ... check it out.
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But, if guest books aren't really what you are looking for ...
Here are a few ideas that I love.

Maybe a framed photo where guests sign the mat around the photo. Like this one here
Personal photo
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How about plates to sign? Like these from Martha Stewart
Are they Guest Plates?
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Beantown Bride shares an idea that each guest could sign a rock and put it in a bowl (or jar) for display - great fun!

Some call them wishing stones
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Or sign game or puzzle pieces, like these Jenga blocks. Great fun from Once Wed
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How about a calendar like this from Martha Stewart Weddings, where everyone finds their birthday and signs their name?  A great way to remember friends in the future.
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Sign index cards or the like, and put them inside beautiful boxes like this from Heart Handmade
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Or sign wooden hearts to put into a box like these from Art Fire
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Speaking of hearts ... I love these hearts from Calluna Events
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Maybe a guest quilt like this one from Wedding By Color.  I love this idea!!!
If you have some great ideas for guest sign ins then please drop me a note (and a photo) - I'd love to see them!

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Healthy Happy Hearts and Children

I wanted to post this last week, but didn't get it done, partly because I wondered if I needed to explain, and wasn't quite sure I wanted to. Well, I guess I'm ready to explain...

After a sports physical the doctor sent us to a specialist in Spokane to check Connor's heart. We were a little concerned, but had great hope that all would be well. After tests and a visit with the specialist we were happy to hear that Connor's heart is in perfect condition. Connor may still have the symptoms that he was feeling, but he should feel asured that it is not life threatening or damaging.

We do have heart problems on both sides of the family, so hearts do kind of concern us, but our hearts feel better after learning that good news. I am grateful for healthy and happy children!

(image from Fresh Home Ideas)

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Poppin' Color

Fun and Colorful Ice Rocks DIY at Hurrayic


Recipe for Goodie Goodie Gumdrops in lucious colors found at Bakerella


Painted Pinecones from Under the Sycamore


A colorful ribbon tent from Green Wedding Shoes

and bright flowers


Poppin! colors on White background seen at Sweet Designs


Whites and Brights backdrop from Green Wedding Shoes

and darkly bright record placemats


Color pops on the ground at Green Wedding Shoes

And lit up at night!


Translucent Hanging Hearts from Martha Stewart


Bright Yarn Hearts DIY at Family Chic


Color is certainly popping here at 100 Layer Cake


Look at this color for bedskirts from Savvy Britches Boutique
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