Some of My Favorite Reading Material

We are heading out for a three day mini-vacation, so I don't have a project to show you today.

I do, however, want to share with you what I'll be reading in the car.

I have a subscription to this magazine,

 and I am giddy when I open the mailbox and see it sitting there waiting for me.

I just saw that Walmart has it in their newsstand as well.

Or you can go here to get your own copy.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples

Psalm 108:3

This post is linked to My Girlish Whims, Artsy Fartsy Mama,
Lil' Luna, and Tuesdays With a Twist.

Rock On!

Today's project is super easy-
all you need is a rock with a flat surface, a Sharpie marker, and your favorite quote.

I found two rocks with nice smooth surfaces (thanks to my brother's rock garden).

I chose scripture that has the word rock in it.
You could do the same thing with a quote if you rather.

I lightly wrote my words in pencil to get the size and spacing right before using my marker.
Once the marker dried, I went back over with an eraser to get rid of the stray pencil marks.

This one says, "When my heart is overwhelmed,
lead me to the rock that is higher than I." Psalm 61:2.

I made this to give to a young friend who was leaving home after graduation.
I thought she could set it on a shelf in her new apartment.

This one says, "But the Lord has become my fortress,
and my God the rock in whom I take refuge." Psalm 94:22.

I think this is a unique gift idea.
You could buy a bag of river rock and set the rocks in a nice dish for guests to sign at a wedding or graduation party. I think it would rock to get a gift like this:)

I got my inspiration from here.

You can go here to see a smaller version of inspiration rocks. . .

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, 

and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Psalm 51:10

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Repurposed Inspiration

I just love secondhand shopping and the thrill of looking for that one item that can be

cleaned up, repurposed, or turned into something amazing.

 

I get inspiration from several places. . .

magazines, blogs, and tv shows like the Junk Gypsies.

I thought I'd share a few of my favorites.

 

We'll start with my reading list.

 

 

This title says it all: Vintage Style.

 

When I read magazines like this, my hands just itch to get out and go shopping.

 

This one is always awesome.

This is the first issue I've read of this one. My sister got a subscription for me for Christmas.

Totally great gift- totally great magazine!

There are lots of blogs that inspire me. Here are a few of my favorites . . .

My Salvaged Treasures

Mamie Jane's

Petticoat Junktion

 

Hopefully some of these may inspire you, too.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

 

My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast;

 I will sing and give praise.

Psalm 57:7

 

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