I'm in the Blog Spotlight :o)

I'm the featured blogger?!?!  Oh wow!  No way!  Yes way!  I was chosen as one of  the "Spotlighted Blogs of the Week" over at Kristin and Jaime's Take It From Me blog.  Can you believe it?  Awww shux - I'm blushing. 

Let me extend a big WELCOME to all of the new visitors, followers and bloggers.  Thanks for stopping by.  Let me tell ya a little bit about the blog and myself... 

I enjoy making inspirational gifts:  I hand-pour soy candles and hand-craft journals, notepads and greeting cards.  And I love what I do! The most exciting part is to watch the transformation of my raw materials - sheets of paper, embellishments, o-wire, glue and ink, somehow become journals and more.  In additon to my crafts, I enjoy encouraging and motivating others with the Word of God. So, I figured, why not combine the two and incorporate the mighty Word of God with products that uplift, encourage and inspire. In my blog, you'll find posts that contain items that I've created and that are actually in my shop. You'll also find random d.i.y. crafts that I've tackled, and other creations that I've made just for myself. There are other days when there may be only an encouraging "Word" posted.  My goal is to encourage you and share my love for God, His Word and paper-crafts with you... here, in my blog.  

What I've Been Up To

I actually went out yesterday looking for new paper with Fall colos and here's what I came up with.  More "little bitty" Positive Notes.  Let me know what ya think.

Scripture 1:  Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.  Psalm 37:4

Scripture 2:  The joy of the Lord is your strength.  Nehemiah 8:10

 New Tabs

I've added new tabs to the blog too.  Visit the ::shop:: tab to find out more about my boutique, The Scent of Heaven Candle Co., and see what goodies I have in store.


Happy hopping,

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P.S. Be sure to make your way over to the "Welcome Wednesday" blog hop at Take It From Me to list your blog, visit others and make new friends. :o)

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).

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. 

"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,