Decorating for Spring

 

My DIY paper mache~ Easter/Spring Lamb

I picked up a ceramic lamb at a yard sale last summer thinking that I could "de glaze" it and then

Little Treasures from IKEA

Washington D.C. Highlights and Lowlights

Easter Lilies from Longwood Gardens

Aren't they beautiful?  Words can't describe the joy I feel that Jesus Christ atoned for me and was resurrected so that we could all live again after this life.  He lives!  He loves me.  He has guided me throughout my life and continues to bless me.  May I always remember Him, and keep His commandments to show Him my love and gratitude.

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Randomness & Carpet Cleaner

Are you ready for Easter?  We are on spring break here, and today felt like
the first day of spring!  We will be going to Washington D.C. for part of the break,
and I'm hoping we'll get to see the cherry blossoms.  I've always wanted to be
there when they peak.

So, this is totally random, but I cleaned my carpets yesterday and I'm so happy!
This time, I followed a suggestion from a friend and used lemon ammonia.  I try to
stay away from ammonia because it smells so strong and toxic.  Our white carpets are
so old, but they are in pretty good shape for their age.  However, there are spots that don't seem to get clean no matter what I use.  I have even used bleach!

I think my friend said she uses about 1/2 c. per gallon of water.  I was surprised to
see that on the bottle it said to use 2 cups ammonia to 1 gallon warm water.  I think I ended up using about 3/4 c.  and my old carpets have never looked better!  They almost look new~I can't believe it!  I made sure the doors were open and the kids weren't home...just for my own peace of mind.  :)  Happy Spring!

spring vignette

Shabby Bunny Crackle Finish with Elmer's Glue

my miracle bunny

I'm going to be honest here.  I have been doing some pretty deep soul searching over
the last several months.  I've learned a lot about myself and about life.  I am still learning
and know that my Heavenly Father has much more for me yet to learn.  I think that when
the timing is right, I will share some things with you that have made such a difference on
my perspective of this life.  For now, I want to share the recent experience I had with what
I now call my "miracle bunny".

As I was getting ready to list some spring goodies in my shop, I ran across this glass rabbit
candy/nut dish.  I took lots of photos of him to prepare for his debut.  Then, I stuck him in a
box with other things and carried him down to my studio.  I remember thinking, "the bottom
of this box is not very sturdy.  I'll have to remember that when I pick it back up again."

The time came to pick the box back up again, and forgetting to follow my earlier reminder,
the contents spilled out the bottom.  The little bunny went crashing to the floor and broke in
several pieces.  Sadly, I picked up the glass pieces and threw them in the trash can.

Then, a few days later,  I went searching for some other spring decorations on a shelf in my
basement.  Imagine my astonishment when my little bunny was sitting on the shelf completely
whole!  Not one piece broken!  Over and over again I went through my mind how this could
have happened.  Could I have bought two bunnies?  No, because I didn't even pick him up
at a retail store.  And it is not like me to ever get two of anything unless it is a favorite pair of
shoes or jeans or something that I know I will want to have an extra pair of.

I sat there amazed.  There he was.  Perfectly put back together.  And then, I realized that my
Heavenly Father was teaching me an important lesson.  Jesus Christ can take our brokenness
and make us whole again.  He can heal us if we go to Him and have faith.  He loves us.  He
knows that in our lives we will experience hardships and pain for very specific reasons and
growth. The greatest miracle is that these experiences can draw us to Him.  The great physician.
He is the only one that can fully heal us by the miracle of His atonement and resurrection.  The
healing will come in His time, and in His way.  But we can be assured that He can heal us fully
and completely...



He can make us whole again.  For now my miracle bunny sits on the shelf as a
reminder of this divine truth, and gives me hope and courage.

It works!

Save money~recycled sun dress tutorial

$4.00 Door Decoration

Yellow metal basket... $3.00 from thrift store last year

Wreath door hanger...already had... from Dollar Tree

Leaves and branches...from yard

White silk lilac flowers...free from thrift store 

(used savings from my frequent buyer card!)

He has risen...enjoy these beautiful paintings