The Enchanting Rose

1/31/13

I'm On Pinterest

Hello, my friends!

I finally jumped into Pinterest land....yes, I really did :)

Okay, I have to admit that at first I wasn't thrilled with Pinterest.

To be honest, I didn't get what it was or what to do
and I thought it was a waste of time.

Well, I finally ventured over to Pinterest, looked around,

figured some things out and fell in love with "pinning."

I know most of you have been on Pinterest for a long time and you are old pros,

but I'm just a beginner taking baby steps :)

So I wanted to invite you to join me on the journey of my pinning.

I would love to have you follow along!!
Feel free to click my Pinterest button here or on my sidebar.

Have a blessed day, sweet friends!

No Water Flower Bouquet

I decided to make a yo-yo flower bouquet

for my precious grandmother who lives in Canada.

I thought it would be nice to give her flowers that she could enjoy for a while

and not have to water :)
I used dried poppy flower stems and holly hock stems

for my yo-yo flowers.

And I was thrilled to find this vase with a Cardinal on it

because she LOVES Cardinals.

A house needs a grandma in it.
~ Louisa May Alcott

Grandma always made you feel she had been waiting to see just you all day

and now the day was complete.

~ Marcy DeMaree ~

Grandmas hold our tiny hands for just a little while,

but our hearts forever.

~ Unknown ~

Grandmother-grandchild relationships are simple.
Grandmas are short on criticism and long on love.
~ Unknown ~

A grandmother is a little bit parent,

a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend.

~ Unknown ~

A garden of Love grows in a Grandmother's heart.

~ Unknown ~

A grandma has the wisdom of long experience

and the love of an understanding heart.

~ Unknown ~

If you want to make some yo-yo flowers

then click here for the tutorial.

January Cara Box Reveal

I was able to participate in a fun gift box exchange called the

Cara Box Exchange

Each month is a different theme

and for the month of January it was

Resolutions.

Amanda had me and she was so kind and encouraging in her emails.

I had a lot of fun answering her questions as she got to know me.

She of course wanted to know if I had any New Year's resolutions

and this is what I told her....

My number one desire and goal for the New Year

is to grow closer to the Lord.

I want to be consumed with Him,

spend time with Him each day and live my life for His honor and glory.

A few of my other goals for the New Year would be to

participate in a craft fair during the holidays.

Catch up on my son's scrapbook - I am 2 years behind!

And last but not least...

I am a big sweet eater - I love desserts :)

I would love to be diligent in eating healthier foods.

So this is what sweet Amanda sent me :)

The first pictures are of a beautiful journal.
Since one of my resolutions for the year is to grow closer to God
she thought this would be a great way to write down devotions, questions, quotes, etc.
What a brilliant idea and I will enjoy using it.
She also wrote in the front of the book my favorite quote by Elisabeth Elliot
and then she scattered quotes from my favorite authors though-out the note book.
She is certainly very thoughtful and creative!

Amanda knows I love anything vintage so she lovingly made some vintage rosettes
that I will enjoy using for crafts.
And she found this spectacular fabric at a vintage antique store.
Isn't it lovely?!

It Is Well With My Soul is my ultimate favorite song
and Amanda took note of that.
She framed the lyrics in this pretty vintage frame
and the rose paper is perfect since I love roses!
This song is also a favorite of Amanda's :)
The Lara Bar is for my sweet tooth since it's a great all-natural snack.
And the scrap booking stuff is for my son's scrapbook that I ~~need~~ will finish this year :)

Amanda greatly spoiled me and I am thrilled with her delightful gifts.
This was my first time participating in the Cara Box Exchange
and this box will be one I cherish and always remember.

Thank you so much Amanda!
I am grateful for all that you did for me :)

I had Lauren from Enjoying The Journey

I had such a fun time getting to know her.

She has been a great blessing to me
and I appreciate her deep love for the Lord.

I am linking up with Kaitlyn at Wifessionals

Paper Towel Wreath

And you thought paper towels were only good for cleaning up spills.

They can also be used to adorn the walls of our home in a lovely display of decoration :)

I don't know why I decided to make this wreath.

I think I was just fiddling with a paper towel one evening

and ended up twisting it into a rosette.

And of course the wheels in my head started turning

and I was thinking, "I know I can create something with these!"

You will need:

paper towels

12" x 12" card stock

scissors

pencil

hole punch

ribbon

hot glue gun and glue

buttons, beads, rhinestones (optional)

Draw or trace a heart onto your card stock.

Then draw another heart inside your main heart.

After cutting it out, you will have this....

By the way, I apologize for the black dot on some of my photos.

My lens has a scratch and I can't always get a good shot around it :)

Anyway. . .

At the top of the heart,

use a hole punch and tie some ribbon through the hole.

Cut your paper towels into strips.

Fold one end like this and begin twisting into a circle to create a rosette.

Click here for more details on how to make a rosette.

Okay, hold your rosette together with one hand and with your other hand

apply hot glue to your heart paper wreath and press your rosette onto the glue.

This will hold it together.

Continue to do this until your wreath is covered.

And you're done!

You can also apply any kind of embellishment.

I added 2 buttons to one wreath.

Linking up with:

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday, SHOW-licious Craft Showcase, Submarine Sunday, Weekly Creative

Monday Makeover, Bouquet Of Talent, Creative Corner Hop, Pink Hippo Party, Motivate Me Monday

Make It Pretty Monday, Creatively Tuesday, Tuesday Confessional, Take-A-Look Tuesday, Time To Shine

Made By Me, Wow Me Wednesday, We Did It! Wednesday, Show And Share Wednesday,

Whatever Goes Wednesday, Loving Valentine's Day Party, Off The Hook, HOME, Share Your Cup

Blog Stalking Thursday, I Love Fridays

Love For The Blessed Savior

My Jesus, I Love Thee

My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine - for Thee all the follies of sin I resign;

my gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou: if ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.

I Love Thee because Thou hast first loved me and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree;

I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow: if ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.

I'll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death, and praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath;

and say when the death-dew lies cold on my brow, "If ever I love Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now."

In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright;

I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow, "If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now."

~ William Ralph Featherson ~

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"And shall I use these ransomed powers of mine

for things that only minister to me?

Lord, take my tongue, my hands, my heart, my all,

and let me live and love for Thee."

~ Unknown ~

"But God, who is rich in mercy,

for his great love wherewith he loved us,

Even when we were dead in sins,

hath quickened us together with Christ,

(by grace ye are saved;)"

~ Ephesians 2:4,5 ~

Praise the Lord for His precious love towards us!

Have a blessed Lord's Day!

Delectable Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter cookies are one of my favorites
and I had a craving for them the other day

so I found this recipe and whipped up a batch.

I have tried several peanut butter cookie recipes

and I think this is my favorite one so far.

The cookies have wonderful flavor
and they practically melt in your mouth.

Ingredients Needed:

2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup butter

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1 cup white sugar

1 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

white sugar for rolling dough in

I got about 5 dozen cookies, but if you don't want that many then just cut the recipe in half.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Sift together flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

In a medium mixing bowl,

cream together butter, peanut butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth.

Beat in eggs, then stir in vanilla.

Gradually blend in the sifted ingredients.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls.

Roll in remaining sugar.

Place onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Criss-cross with fork tines.

Bake for 8 - 10 minutes in preheated oven.

Cool slightly and remove from pan onto cooling racks.

What are your favorite cookies?
Have a lovely day :)

Linking up with:
Submarine Sunday, Bouquet Of Talent, Craft-O-Maniac Monday, The Weekly Creative
Make It Pretty Monday, Tuesday Confessional, Creatively Tuesday, Time To Shine
Wow Me Wednesday, Tasty Thursdays

Paper And Yarn Heart Tree's

My son and I had a wonderful time making these heart tree's together :)

They're a great craft for kids

and they add a sweet decoration to your home for Valentine's Day.

Items Needed:

12" x 12" card stock or 8.5" x 11"

hot glue gun and glue

yarn

scissors

heart paper punch

decorative trim/lace

Create a cone out of your paper

and hot glue (or tape) the outer edge down.
Trim the bottom so that it's all even.

Apply a dab of hot glue on the top

and press the end of the yarn onto the glue.

Hold the yarn tight

and twist down the cone.

If you want, you can periodically apply a dab of hot glue for extra hold.

Rosie Girl was absolutely no help during this project!

Although she was cute to watch :)

Once your cone is covered with yarn, you can apply decorative trim for garland.

Then punch out (or trace) some hearts and apply to your Valentine's tree.

Linking up with:

Rednesday, Pink Saturday, Submarine Sunday, Bouquet Of Talent, Craft-O-Maniac Monday

The Weekly Creative, Make It Pretty Monday, Monday Makeover, Motivate Me Monday

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday, Tuesday Confessional, Creatively Tuesday, Ginger Jamboree, Time To Shine

We Did It! Wednesday, Made By Me, Winter Blues Wednesday, Wow Me Wednesday, DIY Dreamer

Adorned From Above, Whatever Goes Wednesday, Tasty Thursdays, Think Tank, Loving Valentine's Day Party

How Can I Help But Love Him?

"When I stand before the throne,

dressed in beauty not my own;

When I see Thee as Thou art,

love Thee with unceasing heart;

Then, Lord, shall I fully know

- not till then -

how much I owe."

~ Unknown ~

How Can I Help But Love Him?

Down from His splendor in glory He came, into a world of woe;

took on Himself all my guilt and my shame, why should he love me so?

I am unworthy to take of His grace, wonderful grace so free;

yet Jesus suffered and died in my place, e'en for a soul like me.

He is the fairest of thousands to me, His love is sweet and true;

wonderful beauty in Him I now see, more than I ever knew.

Chorus

How can I help but love Him

When He loved me so?

How can I help but love Him

When He loved me so?

~ EltonM. Roth ~

"The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying,

Yes, I have loved thee with an everlasting love:

therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee."

~ Jeremiah 31:3 ~

"Keep yourselves in the love of God,

looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ

unto eternal life."

~ Jude 21 ~

"I will love thee, O LORD, my strength."

~ Psalm 18:1 ~

Have a blessed Lord's Day!

Roses For You

My darling husband and sweet son surprised me the other night

with these beautiful yellow roses.

Some have a red streak through the petals making them even more breath-taking.

I put the roses by my bed and each night as I fell asleep,

their sweet fragrance wrapped around me and lulled me into blissful sleep :)

I thought I would share my roses with you, lovely friends.

And there are a few poems throughout the pictures.

Please enjoy :)

As a flower in the garden
Bending toward the sun,
Unfolds it's tiny petals
One, by one, by one...
So faith expands it's beauty
Until at last it grows
Into life's lasting flower...
The heart's fair perfect rose.
~ Rebecca Helmann ~

The Rose is gowned in petaled grace and lovely beyond telling;
She always lifts a friendly face, regardless of her dwelling.
Her golden silence can express to us, no matter where, joy shared;
Give solace in distress from those who fondly care.

The Rose has ways of saying things we much delight to hear;
without a spoken word, she brings and keeps our loved ones near
~ Laura S. Beck ~

It is only a tiny rosebud,
A flower of God's design,
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine.

The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I,
The flower God opens so sweetly,
In my hands would fade and die.

I cannot unfold a rosebud,
This flower of God's design,
Then how can I have wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?
So I'll trust Him for His leading
Each moment of every day
And I'll look to Him for His guidance
Each step of the pilgrim way.
For the pathway that lies before me
My heavenly Father knows
I'll trust Him to unfold the moments
Just as He unfolds the rose.
~ Anonymous ~

You love the roses - so do I. I wish
The sky would rain down roses, as they rain
From off the shaken bush. Why will it not?
Then all the valley would be pink and white
And soft to tread on. They would fall as light
As feathers, smelling sweet: and it would be
Like sleeping and yet waking, all at once.

~ George Eliot ~