tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84818357151650197642024-03-05T08:24:28.371-05:00King Mtn Treasures BlogSharing life's blessings through my love for Jesus, family, nature, pets, and creativity.Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.comBlogger300125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-14145581352465684112018-01-06T14:30:00.000-05:002018-01-06T14:30:48.320-05:00Best Hot Chocolate Ever<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With most of the country in the cold, I wanted to share my homemade hot chocolate recipe with you.</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">2 cup heavy whipping cream</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup cocoa powder</li>
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On stove top in a medium saucepan, add condensed milk, whipping cream, and milk. Heat on medium heat for a few minutes. Then add the cocoa, Continuously stir blending the cocoa as the milk heats up. Do not boil. Once cocoa is steaming and well blended, it's ready to serve. Pour into your favorite mug and garnish with marshmallows (as you can see, I like a lot). </div>
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<br />Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-47884566439455083732018-01-04T11:55:00.001-05:002018-01-04T11:56:47.717-05:00I've Got New Year Fever<div style="text-align: center;">
New Year Fever!!! Is that some new disease? It isn't new to me, I get it every year. Is it contagious? Although, you may already have it, or you may catch it after I share with you. </div>
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First, I must say that I love organizing. I think this is the root of my sickness. It causes me to ponder and plan my days, months, and even the year until I'm blue in the face. With that being said, you know where I'm going with this...I plan my year. Projects and ideas overwhelm me. I find myself feeding off ideas and then adding, changing, multiplying this and that. Yes, this can be good, but too much is STRESS.</div>
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I'm often debilitated by <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/kingmtntreasures/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. So many wonderful ideas...sewing projects, quilt blocks, recipes, gardening ideas, chicken coop designs, remodeling know-how. Anything can be found here! My mind is swirling with "I got to do this" scenarios. </div>
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Are you a member of any <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KingMtnTreasures/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> groups? I am. I'm on a few hiking groups, cooking groups, and quilting groups. All filled with great ideas that feed my mind.</div>
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I love going to Estate sales! Of course, I have to be on the look-out for wonderful vintage pieces for my store, but also I look for things to repurpose...hence another project.<a href="https://www.estatesales.net/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAvrfSBRC2ARIsAFumcm-HSmi9IYPsqIoyj6rdDTvqv4Zynlf3_7ujD_WiaA08pFSVL-zcb9UaAjwkEALw_wcB" target="_blank"> EstateSale.net </a>sends me messages daily of sales going on in my area. </div>
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It has been a little cold for flea markets, but that doesn't diminish my desire to go rummage around for some great finds.This symptom grows as warm weather increases.</div>
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Gazing upon beautiful fabrics sets my creative receptors in high gear. Oh, the fabric I've bought with a future project in mind. Let's just say, my stash is not short of hoarding.</div>
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My down time is often spent flipping through a new quilting or sewing book or magazine. My shelves are full books with dog-eared pages for future projects.</div>
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What is the cure for New Year Fever? For the OCD organizer, there is not cure, but there is continuous treatment. For me, I have to stay grounded in who I am and what I can do. I let my OCD organizing order and prioritize which projects that are important to me. </div>
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This year I'm going to:</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Finished a large queen size quilt I've been working on for a while.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Our porch railing needs redone.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I'm going to build a small chicken coop</li>
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Although, I have many more projects and ideas, this is top 5 priority list. Do you now have New Year Fever?</div>
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I have the hardest time throwing away glass jars. Spaghetti sauce, Peperoncini, diced jalapenos, yeast...all glass jars I refuse to trash. As my pantry piles high with glass jars, I ponder what to do with them. I can not reuse them for canning. My son would like to use them for target practice but I do not want the pasture full of glass. Pinterest has many ideas to decorate and use with Mason jars, why not these jars? So instead of buying tins or bags this year, I decided fill them with homemade candy as give them out this year.</div>
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I got the jars clean, some had to be washed more than once to get the strong pepper odor out. Lids are outside in the sun with a nice coat of red spray paint on them. My supplies consisted of ribbon, small snowflake ornaments, hot glue, Mod Podge, glitter, Epson salt. You will also need a small brush and bowls.</div>
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I hot glued the ribbon and snowflakes into position. In the bowls I mixed glitter and Epson salt. The ratio depends on how much glitter you like. Then I bushed the lids with Mod Podge and dipped them into the salt/glitter mixture. Tap the bottom to remove any loose pieces. I repeat this procedure with the bottom of the jars. I am not talking about the bottom the jar sits on, but just the lower part of the jar. Now leave them to dry a few hours</div>
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I am making homemade pecan turtles to fill in these jars. The recipe is located <a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2017/12/homemade-pecan-turtles-clusters.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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I was looking for a candy to fill in my recycled glass jars to give as Christmas treats to friends and family this year. I try to different treat every year. Last year I made date balls. You all know my go-to idea place is Pinterest, so off I went. One of my favorite candies is pecan turtles. I have never made them before. I usually purchase them at the local Russell Stover store or at my favorite candy shop in Pigeon Forge. I can eat them until I green in the face.<br />
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So, I found a recipe that seemed easy enough, and thankfully, I did a dry run a few weeks before Christmas. The recipe had a few details that I tweaked to improve the outcome of my second batch. I'll explain as I go through the recipe.</div>
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My first tweak...the recipe called to put the pecans down and cover with caramel. After doing this, even after placing the clusters in the refrigerator, the caramel was too sticky. So my clusters stuck together, making them almost impossible to get them out of the jars. My solution. I melted some chocolate first, placing a nice dollop down, them pressing the pecans in the chocolate. Once the chocolate hardens, they pop right off. I made one row at a time to keep my chocolate from setting with out the pecans.</div>
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I love white chocolate too, so I made a batch with milk chocolate and one with white chocolate. Instead of using a double-boiler, I melted my chips in the microwave in 10 to 15 second increments. </div>
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The next step in to make the caramel. This is where my second tweak is...even at the temperature the recipe recommends, my caramel spread all over. It warned that the caramel cooled down fast and was difficult to spread then. I let my caramel cool more. As you can see in the picture above, it still spread. After placing my caramel on top, I let it cool more then took a spoon and scooped it back on top.</div>
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Last, I melted more yummy chocolate to place on top. As you can see, that placing warm chocolate on top causes the caramel to run again. I just placed them in the refrigerator, the caramel was easier to handle, less sticky, and could be pressed to the sides of the clusters.</div>
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As you can see, they worked out very well. I love the combo of white and milk chocolates together. The full recipe is below. You can play with it yourself, adding or lessening the amounts of chocolate or caramel to your likening. For me, this recipe yielded approximately 40 clusters</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">1 cup light brown sugar</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">1/2 cup light corn syrup</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">1/2 can sweetened condensed milk (appx. 7 oz)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">1/2 tablespoon vanilla</span></li>
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With that being said, I still feel the need to share and reach out to you. So I'm breathing new life into this blog...Still fun, still creative, still informative. A new path of info coming to you will be vintage items. So if you love vintage treasures, stick with me and will take this journey together.<br />
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I have loved sewing for years and over the past 8 years, I have been honing my skills as a quilter. There is just something so satisfying about seeing a finished quilt lying across a bed or wrapped around someone's shoulders. I can spend hours in my studio digging through my fabric stash (which is extensive), planning my next quilt. My favorite part is the designing and the piecing of the quilt.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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So here's to a new beginning. I hope you enjoy our time together. Oh, and please excuse the construction as I revamp this page.<br /><div>
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Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-14531928724778905712013-01-02T10:54:00.000-05:002013-01-02T10:54:09.218-05:00In His Word Wednesday: Mark 7:7,8<strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">Matthew 7: 7,8</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who ask receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.</span></em></strong><br />
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For the last few weeks I have been writing a series on seeking God's guidance. I wanted to share points that will help when you are at the point of making a decision. We all know when God is in the decision, it's always better for us and others. If you are just now joining us please go back and read <a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/10/in-his-word-wednesday-psalm-2714.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">part 1 (introduction)</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">, </span></strong><a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-1-john-19.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #38761d;">part 2</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">, </span></strong><a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-1-peter-56.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">part 3</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">, </span></strong><a href="http://www.kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-1-john-51415.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">part 4</span></strong></a>, <a href="http://www.kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-psalm-119105.html"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">part 5</span></strong></a>, <strong><a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/12/in-his-word-wednesday-mark-1122-24.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">part 6</span></a></strong>, <a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/12/in-his-word-wednesday-is-644.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">part 7</span></strong></a>.<br />
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Receiving...when we obediently seek the will of God, we can be sure He'll hears us and give us the wisdom we need to make the right choices. God delights in showering us with good things. <br />
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I will say it again, God is not a genie in a bottle, there to give us our every whim. He is loving, good, and full of grace. A lot of times things we ask for are not good for us or in our best interest. God knows what we need. He knows what will help us (even though we don't realize it) to become the person He wants us to be. <br />
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If you are facing a difficult decision, seek God with a pure heart, trusting Him is to give you the wisdom and discernment in making the right decision.<br />
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This is the final installment of this series. I hope that in this new year, you will find great peace and confidence in knowing that you are making the right choices based on God's guidance. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Blessings and Happy New Year!</span></strong><br />
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Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-11337163937843768542012-12-26T10:37:00.000-05:002013-01-02T10:27:47.469-05:00In His Word Wednesday: Is 64:4<strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">Isaiah 64:4</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">For since the beginning of the world men have not heard nor perceived by the ear. Nor has the eye seen any God besides You, Who acts for the one who waits on Him.</span></em></strong><br />
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For the last few weeks I have been writing a series on seeking God's guidance. I wanted to share points that will help when you are at the point of making a decision. We all know when God is in the decision, it's always better for us and others. If you are just now joining us please go back and read <a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/10/in-his-word-wednesday-psalm-2714.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">part 1 (introduction)</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">, </span></strong><a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-1-john-19.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #38761d;">part 2</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">, </span></strong><a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-1-peter-56.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">part 3</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">, </span></strong><a href="http://www.kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-1-john-51415.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">part 4</span></strong></a>, <a href="http://www.kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-psalm-119105.html"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">part 5</span></strong></a>, <strong><a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/12/in-his-word-wednesday-mark-1122-24.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">part 6</span></a></strong>.<br />
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This is one that is difficult for me...waiting. In this hurry-up world, waiting for anything can cause us to lose our temper, our good sense, and our tongues...often more than we can admit. We don't like to wait for anything. We want it right now. The Word of God lets us know that we will learn some of life's greatest lessons while we wait. God promises that He acts on our behalf when we wait for Him. If we want to, we can run ahead of Him. God will use these long pauses in our lives as blessings. But often times, we try to fix things on our own, or manipulate our circumstances. If we wait on the Lord then our sovereign God will act on our behalf. It's our choice.<br />
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Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-23176961498619598942012-12-12T09:32:00.001-05:002012-12-12T09:32:46.047-05:00In His Word Wednesday: Mark 11:22-24Please forgive me for not posting last week. I feel terribly ashamed. I have to say sometimes I can be the queen of procrastination. Then I've missed a very important opportunity. <br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">Mark 11:22-24</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">So Jesus answered and said to them, "Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them."</span></em></strong><br />
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For the last few weeks I have been writing a series on seeking God's guidance. I wanted to share points that will help when you are at the point of making a decision. We all know when God is in the decision, it's always better for us and others. If you are just now joining us please go back and read <a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/10/in-his-word-wednesday-psalm-2714.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">part 1 (introduction)</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">, </span></strong><a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-1-john-19.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #38761d;">part 2</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">, </span></strong><a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-1-peter-56.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">part 3</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">, </span></strong><a href="http://www.kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-1-john-51415.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">part 4</span></strong></a>, <a href="http://www.kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-psalm-119105.html"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">part 5</span></strong></a>.<br />
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These verses are very clear in what fifth thing we need to do when seeking God's guidance. Jesus tells us just to "believe." Sounds easy doesn't it? Well depending on the circumstances, and what guidance is needed, many times it is not easy at all. We all know God, in His sovereignty, is capable of doing anything. Many of us have stumbling blocks that makes belief easy. Sometimes we think we do not deserve. Let me stop here and say, "God loves you and has plans to prosper you." Often we need to stop and evaluate what we are asking. Reach deep is side and honestly ask, "Is this the best for me and my life?" Thankfully, God knows what is best for each of us, and He knows what tomorrow brings. Praise you Lord for your sovereignty.Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-33671645221903597472012-11-28T09:32:00.000-05:002012-12-12T09:03:45.580-05:00In His Word Wednesday: Psalm 119:105<strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;"></span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">Psalm 119:105 </span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.</span></em></strong><br />
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For the last few weeks I have been writing a series on seeking God's guidance. I wanted to share points that will help when you are at the point of making a decision. We all know when God is in the decision, it's always better for us and others. If you are just now joining us please go back and read <a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/10/in-his-word-wednesday-psalm-2714.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">part 1 (introduction)</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">, </span></strong><a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-1-john-19.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">part 2</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">, </span></strong><a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-1-peter-56.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">part 3</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">, </span></strong><a href="http://www.kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-1-john-51415.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">part 4</span></strong></a>.<br />
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Meditating on God's word is the 4th thing we need to do when seeking God's guidance. I often like to say marinate on God's word instead of meditate, because we need to dive into God's word, rolling and bathing ourselves in it. Or in simple terms, spend more time reading our Bible. All answers we need in life are written there. God's word is living and breathing, and it has a power so powerful that our little minds can not understand. The more time we spend in God's word the clearer our path will become as it lights our path. So don't remain in darkness, fretting over what you should do, but meditate in God's word, letting it lead you from the darkness to safety.<br />
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Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-61427054380787860732012-11-24T12:49:00.000-05:002012-11-24T12:49:03.791-05:00New Treasury: Midnight Snow<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;">
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Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-90904316665088554942012-11-21T08:00:00.000-05:002012-11-28T09:02:47.901-05:00In His Word Wednesday 1 John 5:14,15<strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">1 John 5:14,15</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.</span></em></strong><br />
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For the last three weeks I have been writing a series on seeking God's guidance. I wanted to share points that will help when you are at the point of making a decision. We all know when God is in the decision, it's always better for us and others. This is part two in seeking God's guidance. If you are just now joining us please go back and read <a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/10/in-his-word-wednesday-psalm-2714.html" target="_blank">part 1</a>, <a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-1-john-19.html" target="_blank">part 2</a>, <a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-1-peter-56.html" target="_blank">part 3</a>.<br />
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The third thing we need to look at is asking. God promises that when we ask according to His will, He hears us. And when we know that He hears us, we know He has answered, even though the answer may come over a long period of time. <br />
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I have to point out a key point in these verses. These verses are often used out of context, leading people to believe they can ask for anything and God will supply. God is not a genie. We can't ask and poof, we get it or it happens. God doesn't work that way. It says, "according to His will." God has a plan for each of us, and He knows what's best for us. His will often doesn't coincide with our wants. Just keep in mind that God loves you more than you can imagine. <br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;"><strong><em>Blessings and Happy Sewing!</em></strong></span>Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-61908493219366819592012-11-14T08:29:00.003-05:002012-11-14T08:29:30.385-05:00In His Word Wednesday: 1 Peter 5:6<strong><span style="color: #351c75;">1 Peter 5:6</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #351c75;">Therefore humble yourself under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.</span></strong><br />
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For the last two weeks I have been writing a series on seeking God's guidance. I wanted to share points that will help when you are at the point of making a decision. We all know when God is in the decision, it's always better for us and others. This is part two in seeking God's guidance. If you are just now joining us please go back and read <strong><a href="http://www.kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/10/in-his-word-wednesday-psalm-2714.html">part 1</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/in-his-word-wednesday-1-john-19.html">part 2</a></strong>.<br />
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The second thing we need to do before we go before our Creator is surrendering. Submitting to the will of God is both a humbling and uplifting experience. I will also say it is essential. We have to give God control of our lives. In today's society this is not always easy. Not submitting to God and trying to control aspects of our lives is stemmed from good ole pride. When I thing of pride, I always think of the fallen Lucifer and his pride. It is the same for us. Our pride always causes us to fall. <br />
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So go to an altar, your living room, bedroom, where ever you feel comfortable, and kneel or lie prostrate (although this is not required, it is very humbling), freely give you life to God. Submitting your life in every area; the future of your job, your marriage, your finances, your health, etc. Trusting God that no matter where life takes you, whether easy or tough, God's will will be done in your life. I have to say to the mothers, this includes our child's lives too. We tend to try to emit motherly control over our children. This can be relevant in young children, but as they get older we have to submit their lives to the Lord. Remember, even as much as you love your child, God loves him/her more, and He has a plan for their life too. I do not want to be the one who gets in the way of that plan. <br />
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Submitting to God can be easy when life is going our way, but what happens when the road gets rocky? Trusting God, and not jumping in trying to control and twist things to work out the way we want is not easy (especially for us control freaks). How you deal with these trials will either cause you break down, or it will cause you to mature as a Christian. When we submit and seek God's will in these situations, we are being molded to be more like Jesus.<br />
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Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-73737400396554582072012-11-13T09:27:00.000-05:002012-11-13T09:27:04.638-05:00Take A Vacation BNS<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;">
I've been learning about BNR and BNS treasuries on Etsy. I have to admit, I've seen several, and have been confused in the instructions. My learning has been a trial and error experience. I'm no guru by all means, but I finally feel I have a grip on how these things work.</h2>
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<strong>Here's the definitions I took of one of the teams on Etsy:</strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: #38761d;">A BNS means “Buy and Stay.” A curator, the person who makes the treasury list, will set up their BNS round. It will feature shops that you may buy from. In general, you can buy anything from those shops, unless the rules state otherwise. Once you buy from those shops, you will get put on a list to be featured in the next round. The pros to BNS? You have an opportunity to make more than one sale per round.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: #38761d;">A BNR means “Buy and Replace.” A curator will make the treasury list for their BNR round. It will feature shops that you may buy from. In general, you can buy anything from those shops, unless the rules state otherwise. Once you buy from those shops, your shop will immediately replace the purchased from shop. The pros to BNR? They are often quicker moving than a BNS. The cons: You make one sale per purchase.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong>A few things I have learned (some the hard way):</strong></div>
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<strong>1. It's very important to read the instructions. Each BNR/BNS are different, depending on the curator's specifics.</strong></div>
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<strong>2. If you are not sure, ask the curator! In my experience, they have all been helpful and patient with my "silly" questions.</strong></div>
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<strong>3. You don't have to purchase the item displayed, but anything from that shop.</strong></div>
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<strong>4. Promote! Promote! Promote!</strong></div>
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<strong>Why would you want to be a part of a BNS or BNR? Sales!!! The shops participating will be promoting too so your shop exposures is great. In the last few weeks, I have participated in 4. My sales have increased and my shop and items have been hearted a lot. Hopeful those hearts are for future holiday purchases. I also think they are fun. You get to meet more creative, like-minded people as yourself. </strong></div>
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<strong>My panda purse is displayed in this wonderful treasury. Check it out!</strong></div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjAwNTUzMzh8MjcyMTAwMTkyNQ" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #351c75;">'OPEN!!! Round 21 Take A Vacation BNS Refreshed!! Only 3 Spots Left!' </span></a><span style="color: #351c75;">by </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/30minutevacation" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #351c75;">30minutevacation </span></a></h2>
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NO minimum after coupon/before shipping 5+ is an extra spot Every $5.00 over that is an extra spot. Buy from 30MinuteVacation or CKDesignsUS for one additional spot. No call outs needed. Rounds not always but possibly consecutive.</h2>
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Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-64793089184509423922012-11-07T08:00:00.000-05:002012-11-07T08:00:02.927-05:00In His Word Wednesday: 1 John 1:9<strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">1John 1:9</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.</span></em></strong><br />
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Last week I started a series on seeking God's guidance. I wanted to share points that will help when you are at the point of making a decision. We all know when God is in the decision, it's always better for us and others. This is part two in seeking God's guidance. If you are just now joining us please go back and read <strong><a href="http://www.kingmtntreasures.blogspot.com/2012/10/in-his-word-wednesday-psalm-2714.html">part 1</a></strong>.<br />
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The first thing we need before we go before our Creator is cleansing. We need to ask God (and ourselves), "is there anything in my life that is hindering me from hearing what You are saying?" If so, cleanse yourself with confession and repentance.<br />
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Even Christians sin. Sometimes the sin is from a habit of our old flesh, or it could be from a new situation in our life, but it is still sin. When we have sin in our life, we sometimes feel like God is nowhere to be found, and question if He hears us. This feeling causes us to feel discouraged and shameful. Satan loves to have us here. He will often tell you "God doesn't love you," or "God will never forgive you." That is so far from the truth (exactly where Satan wants us...far from the truth). 1John 1:9 shows us how big a liar Satan is. <br />
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Take a moment to sit and cleanse yourself, restoring your relationship with our mighty God. A restored relationship means the communication lines are open. Be prepared to hear what God has in store for you and your life.<br />
Magnificent God by Big Daddy Weave<br />
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Yes, I did it. I opened another <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mountainattic">Etsy store</a>. I know several people that have multiple stores, and I always wondered why. I mean, I sometimes find it hard to keep up with one store. I have read that if what you sell varies greatly, it is better to open another store catering to that niche.</div>
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So, what changed my mind? Well it was my husband, and... a little me. Let me explain. My husband loves those reality shows like American Pickers, Pawn Stars, and Storage Wars. He has always loved going to auctions and yard sales too. So he has decided in his spare time, he was going to purchase storage units and sell the goods out of a local building. He is doing pretty good at it, but the main thing is he loves it. I'm not really an auction person, but I love to yard sale. To find that one piece that fits is always exciting. That is what has happened here. He buys a unit and I rummage through the stuff, looking for that perfect piece. Well, I have found several nice vintage pieces.</div>
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These pieces are why I opened another store. We are a husband-wife team in this adventure. He travels and brings in the goods, and I take the pictures and list. Our stash is growing on a steady basis. In fact, I don't know how much more we can store here in our home. I recently went to an estate and came home with my Ford Expedition full. In that lot was a very large bag of very nice vintage fabric. It has taken me a while to sort through, measure, and photograph each piece. There is about 50 pieces ranging from 1/2 yard to 3 yards. The biggest challenge has been not to hoard the fabric all to myself.</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mountainattic">Mountain Attic</a> is what we decided to call it. Our love for these beautiful mountains seems to find its way into all aspects of our life. But I think it has a catchy ring to it. The shop is slowly being filled with lovely vintage and primitive treasures. </div>
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Take a few minutes to check us out...<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mountainattic">Mountain Attic</a>.</div>
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We also have started a Facebook page.</div>
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Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-73788829096119777692012-10-31T07:01:00.000-04:002012-11-06T10:51:57.805-05:00In His Word Wednesday: Psalm 27:14<strong><em><span style="color: #38761d;">Psalm 27:14 </span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #38761d;">Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage. And He shall strengthen your heart, wait, I say, on the Lord!</span></em></strong><br />
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With the election coming up, it has got me to thinking about life's choices. Life is full of choices, and if we want to make the right choice, we need to wait on God's guidance. We all have those times in life when we need God's guidance. It's not always to easy to wait on God, or follow His decision because the answer is not the one we wanted. But I have learned, and it has taken a few times, that God doesn't make mistakes. His decision is always the best for me and my family. Take note that I didn't say "the easiest." <br />
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One thing the above scripture says is "wait." Patience is one trait that I, and many others, struggle with. In this time and age, there are few things we have to wait on. Technology has made many parts of our life so much easier and definitely faster. I remember, as a young teenager, I had to wait to get home to call my BFF to discuss the happenings of that day. Fast food was an occasional treat, not a source of a daily meal. In my first job, paperwork was time consuming but necessary. Sometimes it would take hours to discover a mistake in the records as we flipped pages, checking each entry. Dinner took about an hour to make, not 15-20 minutes it now takes to bake in the oven or heat in the microwave. Well anyway, my point is that waiting is not always easy for most of us, but God says wait. "Wait on Lord," is mentioned twice in this one verse, and the last ends with an exclamation point. I can safely say that David was trying to drive the importance of waiting in this one verse. <br />
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Over the next 7 weeks, I want to share 7 things that will help when seeking God's guidance in your life's choices.<br />
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As always please feel free to share any of your thoughts, but I would like to ask that you share a time in your life when waiting was difficult.<br />
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<br />Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-83460151540553132542012-10-27T08:00:00.000-04:002012-10-27T08:00:09.482-04:00Sewing Room InspirationI sewing studio is a mess and has gotten really unorganized. I have fabric every where, pre-cut pieces that need to be sewn, stamps laying out, and much much more. I don't know how or when it got to be such a disaster area, but it is a total mess. I have been looking at sewing and craft rooms for ideas. After I'm home from my dad's next chemo treatment, I plan to start the much needed renovation....ugh! So here are few ideas that I fell in love with. I hope you find inspiration too.<br />
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This is a great way to use a small space.<br />
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I'm in looooovvvvveee!<br />
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So bright and cheerful.<br />
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<label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;">My favorite colors...pink and green.</label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="320" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/9359111695785140_77adh9i1_c.jpg" width="320" /></label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;"></label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;">Great use of some spice racks.</label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="320" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/199073245998169742_FpHTUWLv_c.jpg" width="213" /></label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;"></label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;">Love vintage!</label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="320" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/161777811583956721_ErdEo1OX_c.jpg" width="252" /></label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;"></label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;">Great use of an old CD rack</label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="320" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://media-cache0.pinterest.com/upload/133348838936228879_OSq4KpIs_c.jpg" width="213" /></label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;"></label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;">A craft closet with everything at your finger tips.</label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;"><img alt="Pinned Image" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/132434045262611247_b5ow5ytK_c.jpg" /></label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;"></label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;">A must have sign</label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;"><img class="PinImagePreviewImg" height="300" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/87609155222124763_tSWqwC4e_b.jpg" width="300" /></label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;"></label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;">I could have added many, many more but we would be up all night. I hope these ignited a desire to create in your soul.</label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;"></label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><strong><em>Blessings and Happy Sewing</em></strong>!</span></span></label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;"></label><label class="facebook colorless" style="display: block;"></label>Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-20490060038094707412012-10-24T07:00:00.000-04:002012-10-24T07:00:11.245-04:00In His Word Wednesday: Matthew 10:42Matthew 10:42 <br />
And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.<br />
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I would like to point out two things that I think of when I read this verse. First, God doesn't reward only "big" jobs and "important"works. He loves to give and He loves to reward obedience, no matter how "small"or ïnsignificant" it may seem to us. Giving a glass of water, smiling, saying kind words such as "thank you" or "have a nice day," could be just what that person need that day. Second, it also reminds me that we can do things for God just for the rewards we one day will receive. It has to come from our love of God. Think about it, when you really love someone what do you usually do? You do things that show that person you love them or to make them happy. True acts of service stem from a sincere love of God and a desire to please Him.<br />
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Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-3171762633404362292012-10-21T08:00:00.000-04:002012-10-21T08:00:06.849-04:00Latest Treasury: Smoky Mountain Mist<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;">
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Beautiful mist mountains is often the view from my front porch. Enjoy these inspirations.</h2>
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Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-77054356838149839342012-10-20T07:00:00.000-04:002012-10-20T07:00:09.612-04:00Peter Pan and Tinkerbell CostumesBecause I'm a PetPerks member at Petsmart, I receive emails advertising sales, etc. Last week they sent out an advertisement for a pet costume contest. Click on the picture for the contest details.<br />
<a href="http://www.petsmart.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=13342753&ab=hp_m092412halloween"><img alt="Monster Cute Photo Contest" height="213" src="http://img.mail01-petsmart.com/ebroadcast/PetSmart/PSNonAll/SB_180849/hero.jpg" style="display: block;" width="600" /></a><br />
I entered my two wienie dogs in a local contest a few years ago, and Toby won 3rd place. I made butterfly costumes for both wienies. Here's a picture of those costumes.<br />
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There's nothing like developing an idea as it a forms in your head. Well after I received the email, an idea started to take place. I wanted to make a costume, but I didn't want to put a lot of money into it. Thankfully, I had all the supplies I needed in my studio. </div>
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I really wanted to include a costume for one of the hedgehogs too. I started playing around with material and designs, then my idea blossomed. I was going to make a Peter Pan costume for one of the dogs and a Tinkerbell costume for the hedgehog. Oh, the joyous fun of piecing together an idea.</div>
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This is the Tinkerbell costume. It's made mainly with cotton fabric. The wings are made from pipe cleaners, covered with glitter(there has to be some pixie dust), and sewn to the back of the dress. I used elastic to hold it on the hedgehog. Here's the finished product being modeled by Spike (yes it's a boy wearing the Tinkerbell costume but all the girls were too fat.)</div>
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Next, the Peter Pan costume.</div>
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I made the had and the with cotton fabric, lined with batting in between. The belt, trim on the hat, and the knife are all made out of felt. All pieces are sewn into place. Elastic holds the costume in place. Here's Dinky modeling the Peter Pan costume.</div>
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Below is the picture I submitted to the contest. Please click <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/monstercute/showentry/1333654"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><strong>here</strong></span></a> and vote for Peter Pan and Tinkerbell. Voting is closed October 21st.</div>
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Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-86327391202192950492012-10-19T06:02:00.000-04:002012-10-19T06:35:50.749-04:00Favorite 5 Friday: Fabulous Fall Decor<span style="font-family: Georgia;">One of my favorite pastimes is browsing Etsy. It's not only a wonderful way to find a fabulous gift or to get inspiration, but also to mingle with like-minded individuals.I will be promoting (blog, Etsy, Twitter) my "Favorite 5" every Friday, so contact me if you would like me to check out your items. Tell me what you think about these items or share some of your favorites...Find something you want, just click on the name. Please take time to visit these shops to see all their awesome items.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">My favorite time of year...I love the rich, warm colors, beautiful days, and cool, crisp nights. Here are a few of the ways I like to decorate.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91802950/quilted-fall-thanksgiving-table-runner?ref=sr_gallery_11&ga_search_query=fall+table+runner&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=7&ga_search_type=all">Table Runner</a></strong></span><br />
<img alt="Quilted Fall & Thanksgiving Table Runner" height="135" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/000/0/6520336/il_170x135.307549819.jpg" width="170" /><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/109712734/large-fabric-pumpkin-autumn-home-decor?ref=sr_gallery_37&ga_search_query=fall+fabric+pumpkins&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;"><strong>Fabric Pumpkin</strong></span></a><br />
<img alt="large fabric pumpkin - autumn home decor (butternut and green) - halloween thanksgiving fall" height="135" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/003/0/5397771/il_170x135.376099460_mbiz.jpg" width="170" /><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/108405175/harvest-blessings-fall-wreath?ref=sr_gallery_25&ga_search_query=fall+wreath&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=all"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;"><strong>Wreath</strong></span></a><br />
<img alt="Harvest Blessings Fall Wreath" height="135" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/007/0/6653901/il_170x135.372833836_ac8y.jpg" width="170" /><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/111428213/apples-cinnamon-scented-candle-16oz?ref=sr_gallery_17&ga_search_query=fall+apple+cinnamon+candle&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=all"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;"><strong>Apple Cinnamon Candles</strong></span></a><br />
<img alt="Apples & Cinnamon Scented Candle 16oz." height="135" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/006/0/7368189/il_170x135.382272178_8z4k.jpg" width="170" /><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105842424/vintage-platter-melmac-melamine-fall?ref=sr_gallery_8&ga_search_query=fall+serving+platter&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=all"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;"><strong>Serving Platter</strong></span></a><br />
<img alt="Vintage platter melmac melamine fall harvest autumn pumpkins serving display piece" height="135" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/002/0/6210487/il_170x135.361950899_salq.jpg" width="170" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span>Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-85241178215555070282012-10-16T08:37:00.000-04:002012-10-16T08:37:43.737-04:00A Few of My Favorite TutorialsI'm always looking for different ideas, so I search tutorials. So many times I've often looked at a tutorial and find an easier way of doing something.<br />
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Being on several email list, I receive lots of new ideas weekly. I thought I would share some of my favorite, very easy tutorials, in hopes it will spring you into creating. These tutorials are not my creations but from other website. I just wanted to share ones I've made and how I've changed them for my personal taste. Just click on the name to visit the website with the tutorial. <strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">Happy creating!</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><a href="http://mightydistractible.blogspot.com/2012/05/log-cabin-block.html">Log Cabin Block</a></span></strong><br />
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These block can be made to hang on walls or lay on a small table. Add heat resistant batting and make a beautiful hot pad to protect your counters. The ideas are endless.<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://sosewsomething.com/2012/01/26/boo-boo-bags-aka-rice-bags-a-handsewn-tutorial/">Boo-Boo Bags</a></strong></span><br />
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These bags make great gifts for adults and children like. Change the shape a little and make it to stretch across the shoulders. I have to say I don't like using rice because being so small it doesn't hold heat a long time. I have used corn, but it has a smell when heated up. It's not a bad smell to me, but some people don't like it. I prefer cherry pits. I don't recommend these for pets as they can be poisonous if the pet tears a whole in the bags and eats the pits.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2011/10/pumpkin-jars-add-treats-candles-or-nothing-at-all.html">Painted Jars</a></span></strong><br />
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These are so easy and fun to make. I love these pumpkins, but the ideas can be endless here too.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2010/12/gift-card-cozy.html">Gift Card Cozies</a></span></strong><br />
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What a great way to personalize a gift card. Add the persons name and they can keep it to keep a credit or debt card in. Make them in holiday fabric is too cute.<br />
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Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-82274426939216412642012-10-10T08:00:00.000-04:002012-10-10T08:00:19.411-04:00In His Word Wednesday: James 1:4James 1:4 <br />
But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.<br />
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I have been under a lot of stress with my dad suffering through chemo treatments. Not just the stress of watching my dad suffer, but all the traveling (I live 2 hours away), time away from family, not being able to complete projects (a little perfectionism), and the strain on the finances, has had me under the weather. <br />
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As with all suffering, we wish we didn't have to go through it. But I know that God, in all His wisdom, is using this time to strengthen me and deepen my faith. God has not only told me that He is there by using examples in His Word, He has placed many people in my life who have went through similar situations.<br />
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We don't need to be told "life is hard", all we need to do is live awhile. As believers we know God uses these hard times to crush out all our selfishness and warped priorities. Eventually we will get to a point to where we thank Him for the suffering we have endured. <br />
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Redeemed by Big Daddy Weave<br />
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Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-57956777617441824712012-10-03T08:00:00.000-04:002012-10-03T08:00:02.075-04:00In His Word Wednesday: Philippians 1:6<strong><span style="color: #351c75;">Philippians 1:6</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #351c75;">"Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day until Jesus Christ."</span></strong><br />
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I love to watch these renovation show, of houses and yards. Experts come in a take a total disaster and make it into a beautiful, useful, functional thing. That is what God does with us. He comes in when we are dirty, damaged, and cluttered with sin, with skill only a Master Expert has, and cleans us up, fixing all our broken, dirty places.<br />
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We would be totally lost without the Lord. He rescues us when no one else can. Sometimes it takes a while for Him to clean up all the dirt, but He will be faithful in completing His work in us.<br />
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Tishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07540215591104412618noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481835715165019764.post-47274200853676370732012-09-26T08:00:00.000-04:002012-09-26T08:00:00.249-04:00In His Word Wednesday: Psalm 56:3<strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">Psalm 56:3</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.</span></em></strong><br />
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Fear is a natural human reaction to danger. We have many things that causes fear to raise its ugly head: lack of money, deteriating health, lack of security in many aspects of life, etc. The list could go on and on. When fear is squeezing you into despair, trust the Lord. God does not tell us to ignore our fears, but to bring them to Him.<br />
<em><span style="color: #134f5c;">Through the Fire by the Crabb Family</span></em><br />
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