Positive Notes (Part Deux)!

Here they are!  The long-awaited new "Positive Notes" journals.  I enjoyed making these new journals.  I simply love the transformation of my plain decorative paper, chipboard and o-wire.  This is the result I got after spending a few fun hours in my craft room.  Check out the "Positive Notes" included in each journal.  Hope they encourage you, too. 

GUESS WHAT!  THEY'RE AVAILABLE TO YOU!

BIG NEWS! 

You can purchase one (or more) of the journals...right here...on the blog.  Just click here.  These make great gifts for all occassions.  Shop fast, I only have about 2 of each design remaining.  Thanks!

P.S. Check the blog hops tab (at the top of the page) to see where I've hopped today.

A Busy Bee...with Renewed Strength

I have been a BUSY BEE for the past several weeks.

Here's why... 

Recently, I started participating as a vendor in women's and church conferences, art festivals, showcases and craft shows.  And (to God be the glory!) my products have been flying off the shelves and this has kept me busy.  I have no complaints becuase this is what every small, craft, business owner wants:  to be in demand, for someone to be as much in love with their creations as they are and for their products to sell like crazy.  I'm excited beyond words and my craft room is a witness to all of the products that have been made in the last 24 hours.  I've mixed, wicked, poured, labeled and boxed my candles; cut, scored, glued, taped and packaged my "little bitty" Positive Notes; and I've wired, printed, labeled and cinched my journals.  As a result, I've officially given myself the title "Busy Bee".  This weekend won't be any different than the others.  I'll have all of my goods setup at a church conference to spread the Gospel.  And what cute little gifts they make.   

 Here's a small gift that contains BIG words.

Hope this encourages you!

This one "lifted" me the other day.  Just as I was about to box this candle I took a look at the printed scripture.  These words were like food to my soul and very good for my spiritual appetite.   This gave me, the BUSY BEE, strength.

"Mount Up" candle

It reads:  Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Isaiah 40:30, 31 kjv

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The Busy Bee hopped around today...  :o)
Wednesday...      
Thursday...  

Ha-ha-ha-choo! Sniff-Sniff, Cough-Cough. Noooo!

Hi everyone! I'm back from my nice, short, but fun staycation. However, I returned with something that I wasn't looking for - a cough, a sneeze and a stuffy nose. Noooo! Well, I guess the good news is - it happened after the staycation. So, for the past 2 days I've been on meds and everyone's favorite - the vitamin C packed OJ (funny how it only taste good to me when I'm sick, that's weird).

Being sick hasn't been all that bad.  I've been productive (but slow) and I accomplished a lot (just didn't feel well while doing it).  All in all, I stayed on track and work got done (thank God for helping do that)!  So let me show ya what I mustered up the energy to do.



a few Positive Notes as well as some "little bitty" Positive Notes





Gift Set



I made a few Positive Notes journals and a slew of "little bitty" Positive Notes , then created gifts sets for the upcoming holiday season.  After that, I had another glass of OJ and meds, then I rested and took a nap.  Being sick is an energy zapper.  After regaining some energry, I moved on to making my candles. The Scent of Heaven scripture candles (scents include: vanilla, sun-dried linen, bird-of-paradise, peppermint eucalyptus, cotton candy and more).    Here's a sneek-peek of some of the soy candles I poured this week. 

The Scent of Heaven scripture candles:
Transformation, Mount Up, Seeking, Made and Peace

Remember, it's a sneek-peek, so you'll have to visit the website to see the scriptures printed on the backside of each candle.  But, I'm not done yet, this is just the begining of the work.  Time for more OJ, a nap and more meds (not in that particular order).

"Little Bitty Positive Notes"

Happy Monday to you!  It's a new week and I've completed a new project.  After gathering my supplies over the weekend I decided that I'd get started. 

INTRODUCING.....

(drum-roll please)

"Little Bitty Positive Notes"! They're a miniature version of my "Positive Notes" journals, but with a twist. To be more specific "Little Bitty Positive Notes" are hand-crafted, sticky note and pen holders that include “Positive Notes” from scriptures to build you up”.

Sometimes you don't need to or even want to carry a large journal with you.  There are times when a "little bitty" note pad will suffice.  These little pads are 3"x3" and small enough to slide in your pocket, your bible bag or slip in your purse.  They even have a pen attached, which means you no longer have to search for or borrow anyone else's.  The best part is the encouraging scripture (which I refer to as the "Positive Note") that's posted on the the front cover.  It's purpose is to remind you of God's promises and give you hope throughout the day.  

The LORD is gracious and compassionate.
Psalm 145:8

I love these little things, they're just the cutest and they're actually useful.  I keep 1 in my purse to jot down a quick note, phone number, grocery list or whatever I'm needing to write.  So, I know these will come in handy for you for many reasons.  Not to mention its a great gift idea.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13

Delight yourself in the LORD and He
will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4

I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Hebrews 13:5

The joy of the LORD is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:10

sticky notes inside

Leave a comment...tell me what ya think.
Thanks for stopping by,

What's In Your Craft Room? {meet the inhabitants of mine}

Here's my Slice along with a few design cards and the 12 x 12 glass cutting mat.  I use the mat outside of Slice projects to protect my table, catch glue, glitter, embossing powder, etc.

My newest toy!  Recently, I started creating Positive Notes journals with the Cinch. I use it to punch holes in my journal paper, thread the wire and "cinch" the journal together.  I even have the wire cutters to remove any excess wire from the journal. 

I can't forget about my embossing tool.  I love to stamp with colorful ink, add embossing powder, then use my embossing tool to raise that image...Instant gratification!

Not only am I in love with paper and stationery, I also love paper and stationery with straight lines and edges.  Yes, I'm a neat freak in addition to being a "Paper-Crafts Chick".  Here's my 12 x 12 paper trimmer that allows me to achieve my own level of neatness and straighness.  :o)

I have a slight addiction to decorative boxes and baskets, too.  This allows me to store finished projects atop my work table and maintain organization.

I also keep a cute notebook handy to jot down any quick notes, ideas or project plans.  And what crafter could make it without a ruler, scissors, craft knife or glue?  I sure couldn't. 

While I have an overhead light, I also choose to keep my 3-light lamp lit.  It

gives me a brighter work area, so that I don't miss any flaws or create any. 

Here's my trusted friend, Mr. B (short for Mr. Bunny).  He keeps me

company during my craft time and never interrupts.  What a great friend!

What's in your craft room???  Leave comments and describe

how you use your workspace and what you're working with.

I did it...I took the plunge and have entered the blog world!

::My hand-crafted Positive Notes journals::

::Outer cover created with paper from TPC Studio::

I have officially entered the blog world.  I already have a website, Facebook page and even a Twitter page.  I thought I was pretty socially well-rounded UNTIL I found that some of my favorite paper-craft and stationery sites were blogging.  So, now I'm here to join in; here to share my ideas, thoughts, creations and findings of all things related to paper and other fun, hand-made projects.  Be sure to check in often, become a "follower", leave a comment, share your insights and "my luv for stationery, paper goods and other hand-crafted items".