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yes it is

2008-08-04T19:05:55-05:00

Originally uploaded by Chris[topher] Lin

108 yesterday... 106 today ...too... hot... to....blog.... somebody fan me...

Grace & Peace,

♥ Melissa~
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"But blessed is the man who trusts me, God, the woman who sticks with God. They're like trees replanted in Eden, putting down roots near the rivers— Never a worry through the hottest of summers, never dropping a leaf, Serene and calm through droughts, bearing fresh fruit every season."
-Jerimiah 17:7

it's all fun & games until someone loses an eye

2008-08-03T20:32:34-05:00

So it's time to announce the Bloggy Giveaway winner!

But first some random thoughts on your comments and the giveaway itself:

♥ I found it somewhat disturbing just how many of you would have actually been willing to dress in pink and red and dance like a chicken for my prize. (I have to admit I'm tempted to make that a real requirement next time just for the awesome flickr group that would be formed!)

♥ Many of you mentioned my etsy shop button which I had taken down temporarily as the shop is getting ready for an update (actually, I'm getting ready for the update not the shop *heh-heh*). The shop is pretty empty right now (although if you need bakery twine or glassine envelopes, I'm your girl!) but I am working on a pretty huge update that I hope to have up by the middle of the month.

♥ Apparently a lot of people have really good relationships with the makers of Cocoa Puffs cereal and Land's End. (Did ya'll notice all the coupons for free cereal giveaways??)

♥ For Chelsey and others wondering: The wayward sequin is the top left one on the left birdie. :)

♥ I really wish I could mail *everyone* who commented a prize because you guys just kept me smiling all week long with your sweet & funny comments.

But alas, there can only be one winner...

The envelope please....

The winner is Jenni Wilson of One Thing!!

Congratulations Jenni! Send me your snail mail info ASAP so I can get out your prize!

For everyone else, thank you so much for entering, and I hope you'll stick around for more crafty goodness and giveaways!

His Grace & Peace,

♥ Melissa~
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"...you can show others the goodness of God, for He called you out of the darkness into His wonderful light."
-1 Peter 2:9

a floating inspiration board

2008-08-02T08:49:18-05:00

I've always had an inspiration board of some kind over my work area. I usually have it covered in magazine photos, scraps of fabric, quotes and scriptures, whatever happens to be inspiring me at the moment.

{If you're not sure what I mean have a look here. Woah, talk about inspiration!}

In my current setup however, I have almost *no* blank wall space. So no pretty inspiration board. :( Until I saw this:

Inspiration Mobile

I was so excited when I saw it because I had that exact same mobile sitting in a drawer waiting to be used! (and I found it at Target on clearance!! Could life get any better??)

So now my inspirational bits and pieces float above my work surface in front of the window and I love the three-dimensionality and balance of it all.

And because I love you all so much I went searching for where you could purchase one of these {because the clearance ones at Target are all gone bye-bye now of course. :( }...

...and found you a link!

Kikkerland

Have fun and be crafty this weekend!

♥ Melissa~
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"Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy."
-Psalm 65:8 (new living translation)

Bloggy Giveway Goodness

2008-08-01T20:15:57-05:00

In case you missed it in the other post:

There are tags, glassine envelopes, pink tickets, sequins, wire, die cuts, bakery twine, a gingham library pocket, vintage mini playing cards and more all in a cute, summery little pail!

There's still time to enter! Leave a comment on Monday's post by midnight (in whatever time zone you're in) on Saturday.

I'll announce the winner on Sunday, August 3rd!

Have a great weekend!

Grace & Peace,

♥ Melissa~

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"You are wonderful, and while everyone watches, you store up blessings for all who honor and trust you."
-Psalm 31:19 (CEV)