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Rosemary and Lemons.

2015-01-24T09:46:00.000-08:00

I promise. I will get to the point of the title. Stick with me. I promise.

So yesterday I was having lunch with a friend, we were catching each other up on the "going ons" in our lives. I was telling her of the stresses of starting grad school, (after 10 years of being out...I mean what is my deal?!?) car troubles, money woes and I'm pretty sure the topic of being single reared it's annoying head at some point.

I remember a point in the convo I was really fired up. I said, "You know, the Lord says he's my shepherd and my provider and knows everything I need before I need. Well, I need him to just do it, already! I mean, his word says so right?" That was followed by. I don't know if I'm being flippant or disrespectful, but I trust if I am the Holy Spirit will let me know." We parted ways, I went about my day, thinking nothing more of it.

Well, someone didn't forget about it and He did let me know (thankfully) This morning while doing the dishes and listening to the amazing Tasha Cobbs he spoke to me. Holy Spirit spoke to me. See there was this line in the song she was singing about being confident in the promises of God, and just like that I heard him. I heard the Holy Spirit say, "Nicheyta, his promises are the foundations you stand on, not obligations that you get to use against him."His words were gentle but firm. Immediately my heart was grieved and repentant. I stopped what I was doing and said, "Lord, I'm sorry. Sorry for dishonoring you and your words." And he said to me, "it's okay, Love." The next few minutes were sweet with him. Scripture and promises began to come to mind; for a few minutes I worshiped there at my kitchen sink.

His promises are TRUE. They are yes and amen. They are not things I get to hurl at the Lord when I'm in a frenzy or throwing a temper tantrum. His promises are life. His promises are who he is. And yes, there are times when you feel like your hear them so often that they lose their meaning. But they never lose their meanings, it's just that sometimes are ears and our hearts are not in tune to receive them for what they are. God's promises are not just wishes or fleeting hopes. God's promises are words from a loving father who desires to give good gifts to his kids.

I'm thankful for Holy Spirit. He is a friend, a comfort, a help and a counselor. (thanks for sending him God) I'm thankful for grace from God to forgive my sometimes sharp tongue. I'm thankful for the reminder he left me with this morning, my scripture for the year,

"Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her..." Luke 1:45

I smiled at him, he knows me well. I finished up the dishes and was looking around for a candle to burn to complete the overall feel of "the kitchen is clean"; God says to me, "You should boil lemon and rosemary on the stove."

I did. I love it. He cares about all the things. I love him

Bye for now lovelies, love your face,
Nicheyta

ps:love this hand lettered print to writefullysimple

Speak Life

2014-11-10T19:11:00.002-08:00

You are loved. You are strong

You are brave. You are enough.

Reading these words, how did you feel? Encouraged? Empowered? Relieved? Did you smile?

That is what the power of words can do for us. They have the ability to bring strength, beauty and courage.They can bring light into dark places. They can bring life, peace, freedom, joy and so much more!

My passion, my mission is to speak life, to encourage, to empower, and to love every human being that I can. It's the heart behind my jewelry line befreedesigns Here are a few of my pieces.

I am surrounded by life giving words everywhere. Here is my favorite wall in my home. Vibrant, geometric (my fav!) and with words that bring me life every time I read them.

Speaking of life giving words, I walked into Old Navy yesterday and saw their new line of graphic tees! Oh my soul, it was all I could do to contain myself from squealing like a little, five year old girl! They were speaking my language!!

One of my favorite Old Navy shirts from last summer. Works well in all seasons!

Find a way to speak life today! Compliment a stranger, leave note at the DMV, tell someone you love them. Your words have power, use the well.

Love your face,
Nicheyta

"I am not a flower! I am not a flower!"

2014-06-07T08:35:00.001-07:00

Let me explain. I love Bath and Body Works Brown Sugar and Fig. I HATE bees (and all stinging creatures)

Thursday morning as I was leaving to go shop for jewelry supplies, I remembered that I needed to fix my car's air conditioner. (Side note: I've become a bit of a novice mechanic lately, but more on that some other time.)

As I was under the hood of my car, I hear the all to familiar and highly unpleasant sound of buzzing. My friends, this is no normal honey bee. This thing is the size of my face (well maybe just my nose) and I had become it's target or "flower" if you will. So I freeze, hoping it will just go away. Nope it gets closer. I swat. Still closer. I start backing away, briskly. It follows. At this point I'm reaching panic mode so all common sense, such as just go in the house, is out the window.

Guys no kidding, I go into a full sprint toward my neighbors house and this bed is still chasing me!!! As I'm sprinting I'm screaming "I am not a flower, I am not a flower!" I'm zigging and zagging trying to get this beast of nature off my scent. I finally turn around toward my house, run inside, slam the door and shout "Ha! Take that!" Wait a few minutes, then step out to survey my surroundings.

Then common sense decides to show up. See at this point I was unaware of the men working in the yard across the street or the children riding their bikes, or my lovely neighbor up the road watering her flowers. Yes, they had all seen the spectacle.

I am now the crazy neighbor.

Awesome.

I HATE bees.

*I did end fixing my air conditioner and getting supplies

It's GIVEAWAY time!!!!

2012-10-22T11:05:00.000-07:00

GIVEAWAY!!!!!!

be one of the lucky winners to receive a

"locally grown"or "born and raised" Arkansas necklace

visit: www.facebook.com/befreedesigns for more details

Just wanting to share some Arkansas love!!!! Also wanted to do something to say thanks to all my supporters, so this one's for you!

All you have to do is like and share the photo on my facebook page and you're entered. Giveaway ends at 11:59pm CT!!!!
So go, like and share!!!!!

Fresh. Simple. Love

2012-04-23T20:01:00.001-07:00

I love simplicity. I love to create a piece of jewelry that goes with just about everything.
I love my Mom. I love her love for me. I love all that she is to me and my siblings.

So combine those things and you get....

Here's a simple and fresh take on a mother's necklace!! See more at www.facebook.com/befreedesigns

2012-01-01T23:36:00.000-08:00

More Lovelies

2011-11-22T17:17:00.000-08:00

I've been a bit busy and here are the results! visit my shop befreedesigns.bigcartel.com

2011-11-21T09:06:00.000-08:00

Making these for the holidays! Only $20!! If you want to place an order visit my facebook page at
www.facebook.com/befreedesigns

Two words...

2011-11-16T15:26:00.000-08:00

Take heart.....

you are not alone, you do not have to live life on your own. He has overcome

I made this last night and wore it all day today, it has given me so much encouragement. Just a reminder every time I look in the mirror or whenever through out the day, just a reminder that my God is for me and He is with me.

New Necklaces!!!

2011-11-14T19:53:00.000-08:00

Been busy creating some new beauties....check out my facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/befreedesigns

New Necklaces!!!

2011-10-05T16:18:00.001-07:00

Check out these lovelies that I just made! What's that...you want one? Just visit my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/befreedesigns to purchase one for only $10!!!

I can make the long or short, your choice. The will look great with any outfit, you can even try layering them. I bet they would be great presents for any occasion (Christmas...hint hint)

Tutorial Day!!!

2011-03-02T10:51:00.001-08:00

Okay so I'm about to post my first tutorial. Please bear with me through this. This tute may be a bit pic heavy. I'm so excited...here goes!

Upcycle Hair clip (no sewing required!)

*I may be adding these to my shop

Supplies needed:
Lining from an dress (or coat/jacket)
hot glue gun
loose beads (mine are from a vintage faux pearl necklace)
scissors
small piece of felt
hair clip
small candle

Next you will need to cut out 3 circles from the lining in descending sizes. I cut one 3 inches in diameter, 2 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches in diameter. The circles don't have to be perfectly symmetrical.

Next you'll need to light your candle. What you are going to do is burn the edges of the fabric until it curls in slightly. Be careful during this part. You may want a small container of water near just in case. I prefer a small candle with a smaller wick; it allows me to control the fabric and flame easier.

Hold you piece of fabric just close enough to flame so that it begins to curl under. Do this with each piece of fabric, all the way around it.
You pieces should look like this

Next take your hot glue gun and put a dab of glue on the largest piece. Place the second largest piece on top. Next put a dab of glue on the medium sized piece and place the smallest piece on it.
Your pieces should look like this:

Now take your bead on glue it in the center of the smallest piece. Take your felt and alligator clip and glue it on the back of your fabric like so. The felt I cut is about 1.5 inches in diameter and you can buy the alligator clips from your local craft store like Hobby Lobby, JoAnn or Michaels

Let it dry and Voila!!

you can use anything (almost anything as your center piece buttons, flowers, etc) also if you want to wait to add your center bead after you have glued your felt and clip that's okay too!

Hope you all liked it!!! Feel free to show some love or suggestions via comments
And check out my etsy too

Have a fantastical day Lovlies!!!

Too Tute!!!!

2011-02-28T17:42:00.000-08:00

Okay so I've decided I am going to put up a tutorial of the hair clip....but not right now. I'll probably start working on it tomorrow....no I will start working on it tomorrow

But for now you can check out this most fabulous ring I created today...I loved it so much I made one for myself!

Too Tute or not to tute

2011-02-27T17:24:00.000-08:00

So I'm thinking about maybe posting some tutorials...you know like "how'd she make that" sort of thing. To the few followers who read this, what do you think?

I made a cute little flower clip last night that I wore to Blackbird Academy's Masquerade Ball...it was so darling and I received several compliments on it! Oh and it only took like 10 minutes to make..maybe 15. I'll post a pic so you can see.

Other than let's see, I posted some new things on Etsy...tres cute right!

I think that's all for now...I'll post hair clip pics soon

Tata for now!

What can I craft today?

2011-02-19T20:15:00.000-08:00

Well for starters I created this lovely little diddy!!

So I thoroughly enjoy making beautiful bracelets/cuffs like this:

out of old records like this

but now i have all these extra sleeves that the records come in. So I'm sitting in my living room trying to figure out how to recycle them and it hits me...how about packaging?

You know, when I ship my bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, it would be nice to have so fun packaging and sooooo

Voila!

cute pillow box packaging used the template give by Ready Set Create

It's late and I need to have a good night's rest for more creating tomorrow!

Blogging...I guess it's just not for me...

2011-02-07T11:34:00.000-08:00

Sorry to the 28 people who follow me...I will try again. Really. See already out to a good start...first post in 2 years...woo hoo!!!

Oh Lovely Friday!

2009-10-02T11:41:00.000-07:00

Yep that's right, Friday and I'm so happy. I must admit I've had a pretty good week. Substituting at the preschools are always a blast. My most favorite moment, One of my preschoolers is washing his hands after going potty and he reaches to get a paper towel from the automatic dispenser. When the paper towel comes out he politely says, "Thank you." Lol!!! What fine manners.

Preschoolers are such a joy, I guess that's why I love this job so much, I can't seem to get away. I've discovered recently that I don't really want to..not just yet anyway'

In other news...my car is being kind of a stinker. I think maybe I pushed her too hard. So pray that she will perk up soon, 'cause I sure don't have the funds to give her a proper makeover right now.

Oh and I'm entering giveaway

I really would love to win a giveaway,I never have so here's my chance. by the by you should totally visit pardon my ffrench's blog, I love it!

Just listed some fun earrings on Etsy...take a peek

Over the Rhine...

2009-09-26T18:24:00.000-07:00

is one of my new favorite musical duos. This is a video of them performing their song
"The Trumpet Child"

Enjoy

Don't Miss Out!!!

2009-09-23T11:12:00.000-07:00

It's almost time for the giveaway...yep only one day to go!!! So for those of you who haven't signed up here is your last chance.

You can reply to this post
Become a fan and comment
Follow me on twitter

Three entries right there. You don't want to miss this 'cause it's one of the best giveaways ever! Can't wait to hear from you!

While you're here you should check out the new item I listed on Etsy

Who reached 100 fans....I did!!!

2009-09-20T18:25:00.000-07:00

So now that I've reached 100 fans on my facebook fan page, it's time for the promised giveaway.

Here's what you do:

Visit my fan page and relpy to the recent post (gives you 1 entry in the giveaway)
Comment to this blog post ( gives you another entry)
Follow me on twitter (gives you yet another entry)

Oh the possibilities friends! I mean you can choose absolutely any one item in my shop for free if you win! Most giveaways choose the prize for you, but oh no, not here; you have all of the control.

So get going!

She's BACK!!

2009-09-15T20:08:00.001-07:00

Whitney Houston that is!! I watched both parts of her interview with Oprah and I remembered why she was my idol when I was a little girl.

She was so real and honest, brutally honest at times, when she talked about these past years. I love that she got back up, you know. I mean she had gotten to a really low point and she could have stayed there. She could have totally fallen off, but she got back up again.

When she sang, I could hear the voice that inspired me as a little girl. It was in there and though it may need to continue to gain strength, it's still there.

I just got all giddy when she was performing. I remember hearing her for the first time when I was in the sixth grade. I remember being awestruck and excited and I was that way today! Crazy I know, but I do not care.

She's back....I'm going to get the cd tomorrow and I cannot wait until she goes on tour!

Whitney's back y'all!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Blog World!

2009-09-13T16:45:00.000-07:00

I need some facebook fans, so I have an incentive. How about when I reach 100 fans...i put everyone's name in a random drawing and the lucky winner will receive any item of their choice COMPLETELY ABSOLUTELY FREE!!

How cool is that? So if you read my blog or just stumble across it, click the link below become a fan. It just might be you! Check out befree designs now!

so fan away

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/Conway-AR/beFREE-designs/65892818148?ref=ts

2009-09-08T20:38:00.000-07:00

Pay it Forward...

I think this is a great idea i got from Live*Love*Craft so I'm doing it

Here are the specifics: I am entering into a contract with the first 5 people who comment on this post and then commit to do the same on their blog.

Just read below and if you feel up to the task, copy the following into your blog and leave me a comment.

1. I make no guarantee that you will like what I make - whatcha get is whatcha get!
2. What I create will be just for you, handmade with love.
3. It'll be done this year.
4. I will not give you any clue of what it will be, but it will be something made in the real world and not cyberspace.
5. In return, all you need to do is post this text on your blog and make 5 things for the first 5 to respond to your blog post.

2009-09-08T19:50:00.000-07:00

Can I get a "what, what" for getting two sales yesterday and two sales tomorrow! It's pretty cool.

So I was just thinking today how so all over the place I am. What do I mean? Well I'm talking about my creative process. I can never seem to hone in on one that for a long period of time. One minute it's jewelry, the next it's painting, then to sewing, or sculpting.

Right now I'm in my art phase and I'm loving painting trees. You know those abstract ones. I know it's kind of a popular thing, and it's not that I'm following the band wagon. I just like them.

Here's just one of the ones I've painted. It's on tile:

Anyway...my point is I know that I really need to make jewelry because of the holidays and such, but I really cannot focus. So any advice for your girl?

2009-09-05T09:10:00.000-07:00

So I've had a few computer malfunctions, which is the reason for my long absence. But, alas, all is well.

Let's see, what has happened since I have been away. Oh yes, I made 4 sells on Etsy in one week! I know to many of you out there in the Etsy world this is pretty meager, but for me it is a really big deal! It motivated me not to throw in the towel...to keep going...keep creating and so hear I am.

I've been making new pieces for the fall. Trying my hand and some different type materials and styles. Like this adjustable ring, which I find adorable

or how about this necklace....beeeauuutiful, right?
oh there is so much more to come!!!!!!! Oh and I also will be having some of my art displayed in a gallery soon! Things are looking up. So sorry it's been so long...but I promise I will try not to let it happen again.

Happy Creating. be love, be you, be FREE