Unique Packaging

I'm always looking for new, creative ways to gift wrap. It never fails, when I'm in a crunch for time, that's when my best gift wrapping happens, yet I could do without the stress involved.... so I went to one of my favorite sites - www.realsimple.com. I clicked on an appropriate tab, "holidays" and saw this heaven-sent article (with pictures!) --- 21 Easy Holiday Gift Wrapping Ideas

So, by using these techniques, I don't have a ponder and search for materials to come up with a cool way to gift wrap. I hope these finding help YOU in your joyful season that is Christmas! 

Merry Christmas,

Sarah

Little Worlds

I teach two Saturday morning art classes every weekend. The first class ranges from 2-3 years old. The second class is about 4-5/6. This past weekend, I was pretty proud of my second class. They made Little Worlds:

They started by tracing a circular paint palette as their Earth. Then, they took that same pencil and designed their own lands and boundaries. After that, they traced on top of their pencil etchings with a black marker. Next, they did the oceans. I explained to them the reason why the coasts were lighter and the further out the water gets darker. They got it and the outcome was pleasing to my eyes! After the ocean was done, we went onto the green lands. Here, the rules did not apply. They created their own shades and painted however the way they wanted to. I did, however, stress the fact that we didn't want perfectly straight lands, so I asked them to make wavy brush-strokes - and they did. ;-]

And lastly, my favorite, we painted the black universe and once it was semi-dry, we used glittery paint to represent all the magnificent stars!

So, how did they do?!

Midpoint of Semester

Seeing that my last post happened on June 9th, I think its time for an update - don't ya think?

Well, I started my second semester of college! It's a tad tougher and more time-consuming but the Lord prevails even in the most difficult of situations. I'm really excited about fall and am about to go buy a gorgeous Christmas tree with my mother (it has snow on it!!! yay!). I am fully moved into my new home and enjoy it sooo very much. I pulled out my heater two days ago b/c I like to have my own climate in my room - I'm a cold-natured person, ha. Nathan, my love, is super busy at work (which is a real good thing) regardless of the economic struggle, he is prospering! I enjoy playing tennis now. About four days ago, I went to one of my favorite stores and found great bargains on super cute winter coats. The lady at the registered was puzzled as to why I'm buying winter coats and said, "coat shopping already? Wow, you're ahead of the game!." And of course I replied with, "I'm really excited about fall and winter!" My etsy shop is on hold and truly miss having it up and running. It was a wonderful feeling when I found out I sold something and had the wonderful opportunity to deliver it to that desired customer. Auuuhh, memories. I'll get it up and running again someday, but in a day that has no school! (maybe Christmas vacation...hmmm).

So, anyway. Glad to be back. I look forward to reading about all my followers' lives and such. Thanks for listening to my update - I appreciate you!

Sarah

Whoa, busy busy busy

Lately I've been super busy moving all my belongings, cleaning two houses, prepping for a week vacation and summer classes, as well as unknowing work hours... summer camps will be starting soon, so right now, I think I can blog!

Be back soon (still trying to get internet installation - please pray)

:-] Sarah

Over? Say it aint so.

So, its 3:41pm and I have to leave for my last class in 30 minutes. My hair is wet and I gotta pack clothes for the gym (afterwards). I got the news this morning that I'm exempt from taking a final (in English). Yay! I've never been exempt --- ever! Not because I never got A's .. mainly because its simply never happened. I realize NOW how important it is to work your tail off the whole semester, regardless of how dreary the mornings are or the long nights of studying and writing papers is. 

So, with having to leave shortly to go play "Review Jeopardy" in Human Communications, I sit here in peacefulness - thinking. I ponder on all the hours, the hand cramps, and the forced-focus during each class and say YIIIPPEE, I  CAN'T WAIT 'TIL AFTER TODAY!

3 finals O wait, 2 finals left!

  A for Awesome!

Why, hello spring

Spring has its way of quietly saying hello. It greets us with a warm smile, sweet music, and colorful scenes. Napping outside begins in spring (which baffles me why I have never bought a hammock..hmm)

Along with the flowers and colors, I also find that many others celebrate spring in their own way: Like DonnaLeeJewelry, featuring these Rose Mallow Earrings.

Or like luxedeluxe with a brilliant Corrine, purple rose and turquoise necklace.  

These two crafters definitely have the spring feel goin'.

If its not jewelry you're going for, then take a gander at these cute barrettes by jewllori. She's got the picnic theme happening with those polkas! I just love them!

With birds being lively and flowers being friendly, I encourage you to take a walk and notice all the God things around you. These creations didn't "just" happen --> they all were meant for us to enjoy; for us to become inspired and for all of us to truly see the wonderful work the Lord has made.

Glad you stopped by to enjoy this great change in our world! Hello spring .. I welcome you!!