My Favorite Paper Things 2012

Ok, Oprah has her favorite things, so why can't I have my own version of My Favorite Paper Things? Alright, are you ready for the list? There's so much...Let's get started!

 

 

The Scent of Heaven Candle Co.

My Craft Channel

Rosette Christmas Tree
 

 

Gabriella Daisy - Personalized Memo Pad



Archiver's Card Workshop






Gabriella Daisy - My Favorite Paper Shop
 



Heidi Swapp Memory Display Stand - Calendar Display

Gabriella Daisy - Small Notepad w/ Pen

 

The Cinch

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Happy Crafting,

Sweet and New Scripture Candles

Hallelujah!  It is finished!  And I'm all smiles!  :o) 
I've re-designed the scripture candles, printed the new labels and they're selling like (not hotcakes)... more like birthday cakes.  I introduced the newly designed label at my latest craft show and got a really, positive response from the customers.  Everyone loved the ministry of the candles and I've even added 2 new scents:  Sunny Days and Sweet Life - both very popular now.  Yes, I'm still using all-natural soy wax. 

These are my sweet and new scripture candles or should I say "Sweet News" Candles?  They contain sweet news from the Word of God. News so sweet that it encourages, uplifts, inspires, comforts and draws you closer to God. Each candle contains bible scriptures and a short inspirational story that explains the "Sweet News", so that we have a better understanding of how to apply God's divine instructions in our daily journey. They're "...sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb" (Psalm 19:10).

Here are 3 of the candles from the "Sweet News" collection.  I've also included pics of my craft show table setup.  Enjoy! :)

"Seeking" Candle

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 kjv

"Rest" Candle

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest... Matthew 11:28, 29 niv

"Goodness & Mercy" Candle

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Psalm 23:6 kjv

This is my cute little setup...

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

Sunny Days



The Scent of Heaven Candle Co. has a new candle scent, Sunny Days, and I'm so excited!!!  The sweet, yet refreshing fragrance of lemongrass and sugar cane are perfectly blended with black currant and patchouli...just in time for the Sunny Days of summer.  Besides, who doesn't love Sunny Days?  Do you remember your days of fun in the sun as a kid (or an adult, LoL)?  Running, playing, jumping in the pool, not a care in the world, just happy about another Sunny Day full of fun and excitement. 

I look forward to the sun greeting me each day.  It's God's way of saying "good morning" to me and a personal invitation to enjoy His presence and His beautiful creations.  Needless to say, I love Sunny Days.  

Who are we?  The Scent of Heaven Candle Co. (Tshcc) is a candle and paper goods boutique committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. 

What do we do?  We hand-pour 100% all-natural, soy wax candles and hand-craft inspirational notepads to encourage all who have ears to hear and eyes to see.

Our Tshcc scented, soy candles contain bible scriptures and a little inspirational story that explains the story of the scripture and more.

The "little bitty" Positive Notes are hand-crafted, whimsical notepads that include “positive notes” from scriptures to build you up.

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...  

A New Package and a Little "Help"

Packaged up and ready to go

I've just finished up a pretty BIG craft show and a few BIG sales.  Whew!  It was all worth it because the "little bitty" Positive Notes that I debuted on my blog a few weeks ago are a hit.  So, I'm very excited.  I only planned to take a handful to the show to sell...you know... just introduce them to see how the buyers would respond.  Even my husband likes them...so much so that he was the one that told me to double the amount that I took to sale.  Thank God I listened to him because I only had 4 left at the end of the day (and I started out with a whole lot more than that).  So, here's the BIG NEWS, they're now available on my site, The Scent of Heaven Candle Co. and they will also be available in a few local Christian bookstores pretty soon.  This is GREAT NEWS to me.  I don't think I've allowed it all to sink it just yet, but I am super-duper happy!  :o)  My dreams are becoming a reality!

Now, onto my reward:  a much needed staycation.

A little "Help"...on my staycation

So, while I'm enjoying my staycation, I decided to pick up a book and go far, far away on whatever journey the book takes me. I picked up Kathryn Stockett's, much talked about book, "The Help".  I've been reading for about a week and it's good (to say the least).  It's filled with the vivid, details that I crave while reading and I can't put it down.  Has anyone else read this book yet?

Oh yeah, before I forget.  Head over to "Under the Table and Dreaming" for Stephanie Lynn's Sunday Showcase Party. 

How Far Will You Run?

There is no telling how many miles you will have to run while chasing a dream. {~Author Unknown}

This is my dream...

Well, I've been running this race for about 3 years now...chasing my dream of  building The Scent of Heaven Candle Co., a powerful, candle and paper goods boutique committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.

"Transformation"
(front of candle)
Hand-poured, scripture candle w/ inspirational
story that explains significance of scripture and more.
(candle made w/ soy wax and cotton wick)

Somedays I run nonstop. Going, going, going, producing, selling, collecting. Then, there are other days where I can barely muster up the energy to place one foot in front of the other.  But here's the good news: "the race is not given to the swift or to the strong" (Ecclesiastes 9:11).  In other words, God doesn't issue rewards, medals or trophies based on how fast we run.  He's more concerned with our endurance and ability to simply stay on the couse and run the race.  I learned as a kid that quitters never win and winners never quit. That's why I "press toward the mark of the high calling of Jesus Christ" (Philippians 3:14) while "laying aside every weight that so easily ensnares me and I run with patience the race that is set before me" (Hebrews 12:1) while putting my hope in Jesus Christ.  So, how far will you run?  Will you continue to run when the going gets tough or when dream-crushers discourage you? Or will you "watch in hope for the LORD and wait for God" (Micah 7:7)?  How far are you willing to run while chasing your dream?  I challenge you to run on and find out what your prize will be.  Run on and see what God is capable of doing with your dream. Remember, "all things are possible with God" (Mark 10:27).  So, have a little faith in your dream and you'll be surprised at how far you'll run to obtain it.

"Transformation"
(back of candle)
Scripture reads: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye
transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove
what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
(Romans 12:2)

"But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded" (2 Chronicles 15:7). 

"May your endurance be inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ" (Thessalonians 1:3).