Addicted to Ruffles

If I had the luxury of designing an entire spring line RUFFLES would be the theme. I'm addicted to ruffles. I've yet to find something that is not elevated to the next level the more ruffles it has. These pictures are from a gift that I did for our sweet neighbor friend Alana. She just turned four and I wanted a fabulous gift to bring to her party. She was the inspiration for this playful set of apron and chef's hat. Perhaps it is better suited for  a photo shoot or dress up day than actually wearing in the kitchen with Mom, but I couldn't resist all of the girly frills. As with most things that I design it evolved as I was creating it. I love details and just kept layering them on. It was a delightful process. Happy Birthday little Alana. We are so thankful that God put your family in our back yard!

Valentine Party Highlights

Here are some highlights from the Valentines Day card making event. It was so fun to share creative energy with other artists. Brooke's dress was done with free motion "fabric sketching".

Garage Sale to benefit the George's family

In my last post I declared that I was letting go of some stuff and holding a sale to benefit a family. I've left the door open as to what family and God has recently answered that question. Adam and I have been good friends with Tim and Shell George since childhood. Tim was best man in our wedding and Shell's younger sister was my best friend through middle school and high school. Summarize to say we've grown up together with our lives woven tightly together. Tim and Shell along with their 4 children are missionaries to Mozambique. They have decided to call Africa home in order to spread the good news of Jesus to the people there. They are incredible people with hearts of compassion that humble me every time we talk. One evening we were delighted to have them over for diner while they are in the U.S. for a bit. We asked them for an update on their financial support and they shared that they were coming up short. The effects of this touch not only their daily needs, but their ability to have supplies to serve people well, and plan for their future such as retirement. We asked them how this made them feel. With quiet resolve and amazing peace they replied, we would like to just find a way to live on less. In this moment I knew this was the family we needed to try and bless. My offering is small, I'm a Mama with some extra household goods. My dream is big. If we all come together we could bless them in an extravagent way. A way much bigger than me, something that says, God did this. As you clean your closets this winter and spring consider setting things aside to contribute to our sale. Here is my plan...

1.I intend for the sale to benefit our immediate community so if you donate you have earned the right to "swap". If there are things that you are in need of you may take them. This way we network within our local community. 

2.100% of the money brought in from the sale will go to the George's ministry account. This is used to buy supplies. An example would be when Tim teaches a class the men attending often do not have simple things like a notebook or pen so he provides them for them out of this fund. 

3.The sale will be on May 11&12 to coordinate with Bailey's Grove Sales. Drop off of goods and swap will be Thursday May 10. 

4.Please drop off items priced, after the sale I will have a charity pick up unwanted items. 

5.I am in need of tables, hanging racks, help with kids ect. So let me know if you'd like to participate. 

Check out George's blog at georgesinmoz.blogspot.com