As I said in my Thanksgiving post, I'm a sucker for ANY holiday. I'll take any excuse (as if I need one...) to party with my family. Maybe I should have named my blog "The Holiday Honey" or something equally as ridiculous. Joking aside, just because another beautiful Christmas came and went does not mean I've given up posting for the year! In the months ahead, I'll be posting crafts and ideas for nearly every holiday you can imagine, birthdays, family gatherings, and to simply share the love of God that is found in Christ Jesus, our Lord.
With that being said, Happy New Year! Now, I realize the start of the new Church year already occurred but I will maintain this simple fact: You can find Jesus ANYWHERE, even in the secular, if you CHOOSE to put Him there. That's a reoccurring theme you will read throughout the life-span of this blog.
I think the start of a new calendar year is a wonderful opportunity for us as Christians to spend some time in reflection. As I posted on my personal social media page, "2015 has been one of the very best, filled with an abundance of love and happy memories". How could it not be? We welcomed our Chunky Money into the world and more importantly, into God's family. We became a complete family with his arrival and to watch the way our daughter loves him is impossible to articulate.
Our year wasn't all sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns, I'm sure you realize. Yes, there were difficult days, there were marital disagreements, there were struggles with screaming children and a drama queen toddler, there were uber-tight budgets, and there were days we were thankful to have, yet happy to know would pass with the setting of the sun. As I look back on those times, I know they were there. I know they happened. Yet, I have a difficult time remembering the context or details of even one of those days. What a blessing!
No, we are not perfect. We don't have a perfect family or a perfect marriage. We ARE, however, PERFECTLY FORGIVEN. Think about that. Perfectly forgiven. There's no, "I forgive you but I don't like you." Perfectly forgiven; red to pure white. Done. Over. In the past. May we always be slow to anger and quick to forgive. May we also forgive perfectly, just as we have been.
I know many who will read this struggled this year and some of you also suffered loss. I'm not insinuating you ought forget those struggles and if you don't, then you must be, in some way, inferior. Not at all. I'm simply asking you as we embark on this new year, to reflect on all that has happened and to await God's merciful plan. We don't know why He chooses to remove His protective hand but we do have this promise: Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.
What a humbling thought. Even our struggles will benefit us in the end. He promised us this and we have proof in His Word that our Savior keeps His promises. Worry is an easy emotion to succumb to and if I'm honest with myself and those reading this, I know that it's my "pet sin". Well this year, my resolution is to give up worrying like the bad habit it is. I'm giving it up because it's toxic for my health but more importantly, because God demands it: Luke 2:25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life."
Draw near to your Savior this year. Hold true to His promises. Let go of your fear, worry, and your anxiety. Leave it all at the foot of the cross. I'm filled with humility and awe, when I reflect on what He has worked for my benefit in 2015. I wonder what He has planned for 2016? Come quickly Lord Jesus!
May the Lord bless you and keep you this new year and all the days of your life! May you humbly await His plan!
In Him,
Alyssa
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Luke 2:1-20 - NIV 1984
The Birth of Jesus
2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Monday, December 14, 2015
Winter Project!
So many of the projects I do are both Christmas themed and geared towards children or families. I thought I'd change it up a bit today! Here's a great project for adults and one that is appropriate for the whole winter season.
My dad is a woodworker and he always has scraps strewn about the garage. This summer, I asked if I could snag some and he was happy to see them go, honestly. What I took was in pretty sorry shape; random holes and even boot prints. If you don't have a woodworker in the family. Ask around. Someone may be demolishing an old barn or building, you can buy reclaimed wood online, you can even buy unfinished wood with pretty, finished edges at craft stores.
I cleaned them up, painted them with a gold glaze (you can find at any craft store) and free-hand painted snowmen on them. If you are not the crafty sort, you can trace a picture or even a mixing bowl to get the round shapes. Do all your work in pencil and fill in as you go!
I went to school for Interior Design and an art teacher once told me that any project can be saved. Mistakes can be worked with and around; often times they make the project better. You just can't be afraid to start!
To make these projects look finished, I added fabric, floral elements, bells, metal stars, grapevine floral wire, and lettering with squeeze style paint bottles.
These can be hung (you can purchase a mounting kit for a reasonable price at any hardware store and even some craft stores) or they can lean!
They make great gifts, too. One I made as a thank-you gift and my mom commissioned the other as a birthday gift for a friend. Keep them... give them... either way, they're adorable!
Cheers,
Alyssa
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| This one had the family's last name - not shown for their privacy. |
Friday, December 11, 2015
Wrapping Idea
If you read yesterday's post, "Stressed Much???" you know what kind of week I've been having. My attempt at wrapping gifts this week added insult to injury.
We have a family Christmas celebration on Saturday and we will be giving our nephews their gifts then. On Friday, I hauled everything out to wrap the gifts, only to discover I had no tissue paper. Great. When Adam got home from work at 8:30, off to Target I went.
This morning I hauled everything out all over again, only to discover all my paper from last year (before our son was born), is pink. Now, I know two little boys won't care and they're only going to rip it off but... c'mon... I'm The Princess of Christmas and I do all things Christmas to excess.
I turned my paper over and wrapped the boxes with the wrong side showing, dug in the Little Lady's construction paper, and in less than 3 minutes, I had all the parts and pieces to build snowmen!
So, it may be excessive BUT it's darn cute, if I do say so myself. I hope they get a kick out of it and I'll feel good knowing I spent a little extra time on them. That's really what it's about... the thought.
This would be cute with an elf, reindeer, Santa... I bet creche would be beautiful. The wheels are turning, people.
Enjoy the weekend!
Alyssa
We have a family Christmas celebration on Saturday and we will be giving our nephews their gifts then. On Friday, I hauled everything out to wrap the gifts, only to discover I had no tissue paper. Great. When Adam got home from work at 8:30, off to Target I went.
This morning I hauled everything out all over again, only to discover all my paper from last year (before our son was born), is pink. Now, I know two little boys won't care and they're only going to rip it off but... c'mon... I'm The Princess of Christmas and I do all things Christmas to excess.
I turned my paper over and wrapped the boxes with the wrong side showing, dug in the Little Lady's construction paper, and in less than 3 minutes, I had all the parts and pieces to build snowmen!
So, it may be excessive BUT it's darn cute, if I do say so myself. I hope they get a kick out of it and I'll feel good knowing I spent a little extra time on them. That's really what it's about... the thought.
This would be cute with an elf, reindeer, Santa... I bet creche would be beautiful. The wheels are turning, people.
Enjoy the weekend!
Alyssa
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| After this picture was taken, I wrote their names along the brim of the hats. |
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Stressed Much???
I'm feeling so stressed out today. Seriously. Overwhelmed.
There's just SO much to get done! The house needs a serious scrub and polish, there's a sink full of dishes, spilling onto the counter. Don't even get me started on laundry. Our bedroom is being overrun by boxes of wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, and hidden gifts. The things I truly LOVE doing this time of year are falling by the wayside. My wrapping isn't even started... and here I am on the computer...
Check it, self!!!
What is the Christmas season all about? Celebrating Christ's birth! All that he came here to accomplish began with his birth; God made manifest. This time of year is for us to reflect upon what HE did, not what we are doing. It's about praising him for HIS work, not our own.
When God returns, He isn't going to care how clean or tidy our home is. He certainly won't care if our Christmas gifts were wrapped in a timely manner that year or what was in them. He absolutely WILL care if we believe and were baptized. While our good works could never earn our salvation; even our good deeds are like filthy rags, we will have to answer for how we lived during our Time of Grace.
So instead of being rushed, overwhelmed, stressed, and disappointed about all the things we are not going to get to this year, I'm starting today with a prayer:
"Almighty Father, sometimes my priorities are simply wrong and my heart isn't always loving and sincere. You promise that You will work all things to the good of those who love you and yet, I'm all to quick to ignore your purpose and trade it for my own. How foolish! Please forgive me Lord and be with me in my moments of weakness. In Your Son's name, Amen."
His mercies are new every morning and I'm both humbled and thankful to see what this fresh start will bring.
Are you feeling the Holiday crunch? When standing is tough, kneel.
Yours in Him,
Alyssa
There's just SO much to get done! The house needs a serious scrub and polish, there's a sink full of dishes, spilling onto the counter. Don't even get me started on laundry. Our bedroom is being overrun by boxes of wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, and hidden gifts. The things I truly LOVE doing this time of year are falling by the wayside. My wrapping isn't even started... and here I am on the computer...
Check it, self!!!
What is the Christmas season all about? Celebrating Christ's birth! All that he came here to accomplish began with his birth; God made manifest. This time of year is for us to reflect upon what HE did, not what we are doing. It's about praising him for HIS work, not our own.
When God returns, He isn't going to care how clean or tidy our home is. He certainly won't care if our Christmas gifts were wrapped in a timely manner that year or what was in them. He absolutely WILL care if we believe and were baptized. While our good works could never earn our salvation; even our good deeds are like filthy rags, we will have to answer for how we lived during our Time of Grace.
So instead of being rushed, overwhelmed, stressed, and disappointed about all the things we are not going to get to this year, I'm starting today with a prayer:
"Almighty Father, sometimes my priorities are simply wrong and my heart isn't always loving and sincere. You promise that You will work all things to the good of those who love you and yet, I'm all to quick to ignore your purpose and trade it for my own. How foolish! Please forgive me Lord and be with me in my moments of weakness. In Your Son's name, Amen."
His mercies are new every morning and I'm both humbled and thankful to see what this fresh start will bring.
Are you feeling the Holiday crunch? When standing is tough, kneel.
Yours in Him,
Alyssa
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Cookies!
OH MY GOSH! IT'S BAKING DAY!!!
Every year I take the kids over to my mom and dad's to bake Christmas cookies. It typically ends up being a weekend affair and when mom text me last night that we are making 14 varieties of baked goods, I realized this year was no exception.
We will start today and this evening, Adam and I will enjoy an adult night out at his company's Christmas party. The kids will enjoy a sleepover with grandma and papa; hope they will sleep after the inevitable sugar rush of today (laughs sinisterly - sorry mom). Then we'll have Sunday to finish. No doubt my dad and Adam will spend the day in the garage, avoiding the sprinkles and girl talk.
We love to to eat all these yummy sweets but we love to share, too! Did you know sweets make a thoughtful gift? Wrap a few and place them in a coffee mug (see my post "A Dime A Dozen - Part III). Put some in a pretty tin or platter from the dollar store! Teachers, neighbors, friends, hostesses, I could go on and on.
Maybe it's a little obvious but it will be appreciated, none the less!
Consider who could use a little sweet treat and a warm smile in your community? Your local Police and Fire Departments? NICU at your local hospital?
I'm looking forward to making thin mints, cracker cookies, frosting cut-outs, peanut butter balls,.... Mostly, I'm looking forward to spending some quality time with my mom. I only have this day, December 5th, 2015, for 24 hours. My kids are only going to be this age, in this moment once. I only have this ONE mom. By gosh, we are going to MAKE IT COUNT; today and each day we have together.
Cherish the ones you love, enjoy your TIME together, do something thoughtful for others. MAKE TODAY COUNT.
Please feel free to share your favorite cookie recipe and baking memories by commenting here or on my social media pages! I'd love to hear from you!
Cheers,
Alyssa
Every year I take the kids over to my mom and dad's to bake Christmas cookies. It typically ends up being a weekend affair and when mom text me last night that we are making 14 varieties of baked goods, I realized this year was no exception.
We will start today and this evening, Adam and I will enjoy an adult night out at his company's Christmas party. The kids will enjoy a sleepover with grandma and papa; hope they will sleep after the inevitable sugar rush of today (laughs sinisterly - sorry mom). Then we'll have Sunday to finish. No doubt my dad and Adam will spend the day in the garage, avoiding the sprinkles and girl talk.
We love to to eat all these yummy sweets but we love to share, too! Did you know sweets make a thoughtful gift? Wrap a few and place them in a coffee mug (see my post "A Dime A Dozen - Part III). Put some in a pretty tin or platter from the dollar store! Teachers, neighbors, friends, hostesses, I could go on and on.
Maybe it's a little obvious but it will be appreciated, none the less!
Consider who could use a little sweet treat and a warm smile in your community? Your local Police and Fire Departments? NICU at your local hospital?
I'm looking forward to making thin mints, cracker cookies, frosting cut-outs, peanut butter balls,.... Mostly, I'm looking forward to spending some quality time with my mom. I only have this day, December 5th, 2015, for 24 hours. My kids are only going to be this age, in this moment once. I only have this ONE mom. By gosh, we are going to MAKE IT COUNT; today and each day we have together.
Cherish the ones you love, enjoy your TIME together, do something thoughtful for others. MAKE TODAY COUNT.
Please feel free to share your favorite cookie recipe and baking memories by commenting here or on my social media pages! I'd love to hear from you!
Cheers,
Alyssa
Thursday, December 3, 2015
A Dime A Dozen - Part III
Part III - Decorated Coffee Mugs
If there were ever a project you've seen 95 million times, this is it. It makes sense; an inexpensive, practical gift that you can personalize for the people you love.
While I am the self-professed "Princess of Christmas" and I craft nearly 5 days a week, I've still had my fair share of epic fails. Last year, my personalized mugs were totally it. I picked up mugs from the dollar store, cleaned, decorated with permanent markers, and baked in the oven. Yeah... the pictures all washed off. I felt pretty ridiculous when I saw my mom using her "cute", blank mug the week after Christmas.
As it turns out, you have to use a special kind of permanent marker for this project and they are not inexpensive. I loved this idea SO much that I considered investing in a set (and I still might for future projects) until I stumbled upon something else.
At a local craft store, I found a mug that came with 4 small tubs of special paint and a brush. They were $1.99! They turned out perfectly, do not wash off, are dishwasher safe, and food safe. We made a couple and decided to go back for a few more and they were on sale for 2 for $3. Are you kidding me??? We bought 8. I also bought a bottle of enamel craft paint in black for about $2. With that, I added names to the mugs. In the end, The Little Lady decorated all her mugs using only 1 set of the included paint so I saved the rest for future projects.
Regardless of what you purchase (these inexpensive kits, individual bottles of enamel paint, or the special enamel paint markers), wash your mug before you start and follow the directions on the kit or your painting medium of choice. Some paints/paint markers will specifically state what type of dishware you need to purchase. Start by shopping for the paint! If you start there, you'll avoid an epic fail like I had!
These make awesome Christmas gifts! Here are a few ideas:
I love this gift idea because it's personalized and can be as inexpensive as $5 or you can really fill it out and spend whatever you're comfortable with.
I included a photo of our mugs for inspiration but use your imagination while decorating your mugs. If you have children, let them do the work!
Cheers,
Alyssa
If there were ever a project you've seen 95 million times, this is it. It makes sense; an inexpensive, practical gift that you can personalize for the people you love.
While I am the self-professed "Princess of Christmas" and I craft nearly 5 days a week, I've still had my fair share of epic fails. Last year, my personalized mugs were totally it. I picked up mugs from the dollar store, cleaned, decorated with permanent markers, and baked in the oven. Yeah... the pictures all washed off. I felt pretty ridiculous when I saw my mom using her "cute", blank mug the week after Christmas.
As it turns out, you have to use a special kind of permanent marker for this project and they are not inexpensive. I loved this idea SO much that I considered investing in a set (and I still might for future projects) until I stumbled upon something else.
At a local craft store, I found a mug that came with 4 small tubs of special paint and a brush. They were $1.99! They turned out perfectly, do not wash off, are dishwasher safe, and food safe. We made a couple and decided to go back for a few more and they were on sale for 2 for $3. Are you kidding me??? We bought 8. I also bought a bottle of enamel craft paint in black for about $2. With that, I added names to the mugs. In the end, The Little Lady decorated all her mugs using only 1 set of the included paint so I saved the rest for future projects.
Regardless of what you purchase (these inexpensive kits, individual bottles of enamel paint, or the special enamel paint markers), wash your mug before you start and follow the directions on the kit or your painting medium of choice. Some paints/paint markers will specifically state what type of dishware you need to purchase. Start by shopping for the paint! If you start there, you'll avoid an epic fail like I had!
These make awesome Christmas gifts! Here are a few ideas:
- The Little Lady has 2 dance teachers and guess what they're getting? A mug, pretty hot chocolate, a gourmet chocolate bar, a pair of slipper socks, a mug cake mix, mini rubber spatula (I found Christmas ones), and a kitchen towel (with a crocheted top). With a basket and a basket bag from the dollar store, it came to $15/gift.
- A family member will receive a mug, coffee, coffee spoons, mug cake mix, little bottles of coffee liqueur, and a fleece blanket. Wrapped in a basket, the total came to about $25.
- A sweet couple in our family will each get a mug, hot chocolates, coffee liqueur, box of microwave popcorn, a Christmas movie, a fleece blanket to share, and we couldn't forget some treats for the puppy. Also wrapped in a basket, the total came to $35
- Make your own coffee spoons (Simple instructions to follow)! Purchase individual bags of ground coffee or a big box of single serve coffee cups. Include one bag of ground coffee or a couple cups and a chocolate spoon with each mug. Cost should come to about $5 per gift.
- Melt chocolate, pour into ice cube trays, put a popsicle stick in as they set up, top with crushed candy canes. Pop out of tray when completely set.
- There are a few children we do something small for each Christmas. This year, they will get a mug with their name on, a book, home made bookmark, hot chocolate, and slipper socks. Cost was less than $5/gift!
- Fill your completed mugs with candy, chocolate, a gift card, the sky is the limit.
I love this gift idea because it's personalized and can be as inexpensive as $5 or you can really fill it out and spend whatever you're comfortable with.
I included a photo of our mugs for inspiration but use your imagination while decorating your mugs. If you have children, let them do the work!
Cheers,
Alyssa
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| The Little Lady and Chunky Monkey dotted their fingerprints all around the mug, each in their own color. I connected with black, swirling lines and topped each fingerprint with a dot of yellow. The result looks like a string of Christmas lights! On the bottom where my finger is, I painted a tiny heart in the color corresponding to each child and their name. |
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| These the Little Lady did on her own after I painted names on. I did let the names air dry before I gave the mugs to her to paint. |
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
A Dime A Dozen Part II
Part II - Decorated Tree Skirt
Hand prints on the tree skirt. This idea a certainly not new, though it has regained popularity through social media lately. I've seen adorned tree skirts ALL OVER online recently but I can also remember a friend having her hand print stamped on her mom and dad's tree skirt when I was a kid, some 20 years ago.
Why is this suddenly so popular??? Because it's a GREAT idea, that's why! Think about Christmas 20 years from now. Your children are grown, maybe you have grand babies, you reminisce as you decorate your home for the holidays and you pull out your tree skirt. There are the little hands, commemorated forever, that you once had to keep from yanking all your ornaments off the tree. Sigh. Sweet Memories.
From a practical standpoint, it's beautiful, sweet, and adds interest to an area that is empty for most of the season.
So how did I make this oldie but a goody my own? I added a scripture reference; 3 John 1:4 which reads, "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth."
Our tree skirt was purchased when we were first married for $5 because that's what was in the budget. There are so many stunning tree skirts out there and I've always felt like mine was a little less than spectacular. Now I wouldn't trade it for the world! Be creative, too. If you can't find a bargain like I did and the price of tree skirts is beyond your budget, pick up a few yards of fabric from a sale bin at a craft store. Tuck the edges under and it will be beautiful. It may require more primping but it will still work for this project!
This isn't a project only for moms and dads! I think this would be beautiful in a teacher's classroom with that year's students. Aunts and uncles, godparents and certainly grandparents could also do this!
We used acrylic craft paint and bottle of paint in a "squeeze" style bottle for the lettering. Our 3 year old is a pro when it comes to stamping her hand print; 9 month old, not so much. My husband held him while I painted his foot and we stamped the tree skirt, which was up on the counter top. So simple. So precious.
Our skirt has a nap and the prints turned out a little more faint than the white of the lettering but I'm still very satisfied with the results. * Remember to put your tree skirt under the tree and decide where you want your prints to go before you start!
So, how can you make this project your own? Here are some other passages that apply to children for inspiration!
Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it
Psalm 139:13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.
Psalm 22:10 From birth I was cast upon you; from my mother's womb you have been my God.
Matthew 18:4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Joshua 24:15 But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.
I Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.
Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these."
This project would be wonderful with just a simple reference or the passage written out, too! With or without the hand prints, I hope you enjoy trying this "dime a dozen" project and remember, make it your own!
Cheers,
Alyssa
Hand prints on the tree skirt. This idea a certainly not new, though it has regained popularity through social media lately. I've seen adorned tree skirts ALL OVER online recently but I can also remember a friend having her hand print stamped on her mom and dad's tree skirt when I was a kid, some 20 years ago.
Why is this suddenly so popular??? Because it's a GREAT idea, that's why! Think about Christmas 20 years from now. Your children are grown, maybe you have grand babies, you reminisce as you decorate your home for the holidays and you pull out your tree skirt. There are the little hands, commemorated forever, that you once had to keep from yanking all your ornaments off the tree. Sigh. Sweet Memories.
From a practical standpoint, it's beautiful, sweet, and adds interest to an area that is empty for most of the season.
So how did I make this oldie but a goody my own? I added a scripture reference; 3 John 1:4 which reads, "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth."
Our tree skirt was purchased when we were first married for $5 because that's what was in the budget. There are so many stunning tree skirts out there and I've always felt like mine was a little less than spectacular. Now I wouldn't trade it for the world! Be creative, too. If you can't find a bargain like I did and the price of tree skirts is beyond your budget, pick up a few yards of fabric from a sale bin at a craft store. Tuck the edges under and it will be beautiful. It may require more primping but it will still work for this project!
This isn't a project only for moms and dads! I think this would be beautiful in a teacher's classroom with that year's students. Aunts and uncles, godparents and certainly grandparents could also do this!
We used acrylic craft paint and bottle of paint in a "squeeze" style bottle for the lettering. Our 3 year old is a pro when it comes to stamping her hand print; 9 month old, not so much. My husband held him while I painted his foot and we stamped the tree skirt, which was up on the counter top. So simple. So precious.
Our skirt has a nap and the prints turned out a little more faint than the white of the lettering but I'm still very satisfied with the results. * Remember to put your tree skirt under the tree and decide where you want your prints to go before you start!
So, how can you make this project your own? Here are some other passages that apply to children for inspiration!
Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it
Psalm 139:13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.
Psalm 22:10 From birth I was cast upon you; from my mother's womb you have been my God.
Matthew 18:4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Joshua 24:15 But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.
I Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.
Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these."
This project would be wonderful with just a simple reference or the passage written out, too! With or without the hand prints, I hope you enjoy trying this "dime a dozen" project and remember, make it your own!
Cheers,
Alyssa
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| Our children's names are written under the ribbon. |
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