Truth Be Told

I've known Elizabeth since high school.  She always has been one of those girls you just can't help but love.  I'll never forget when I was a sophomore in high school and on the Homecoming Court, Elizabeth was the Junior class representative.  She took me under her wing when we had to leave campus for pictures.  We went to her house to change clothes, and I distinctly remember that her family had Joshua 24:15 painted on their kitchen walls.  Clearly the verse, "but as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD," was displayed for all to see.  Immediately you knew what her family believed in and WHO her family served.

Fast forward 17 years to today.  Elizabeth has a ministry, Truth be Told that is completely God-breathed.  I have been so excited to watch via facebook as she has followed God's prompting and is teaching girls like me to paint.  Girls who, just like me, do not have an artistic bone in their bodies.  Girls who are sure cannot paint.

Yet, we all desire to have Truth be Told on the walls of our homes.  That's just what Elizabeth's ministry does!  And it's amazing! 

Last night I was able to go paint with others, new friends I met last night and friends I've known for years.  We had a ball! The verse I chose was one read at our wedding as a charge to Tim and me.  My precious friend Amy read it.  If you've been reading long enough, you may remember Amy; she bravely battled cancer and WON her fight about 45 days after Tim and I married, and she's in her Eternal Home with our Maker.  I loved that Amy read Colossians 3:12-17 as it's a verse she lived every single day of her life.

No, it's certainly not perfect, but it's precious.  And I'll forever be grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Elizabeth's amazing ministry!

Yet Another Talented Friend

This has been so much fun, these blog posts! I've had the grandest time highlighting my friends who I know who are so creative and talented! 

So, without further ado. . . . 

Meet Carolyn, Designs with Care.  Carolyn and I have known each other for years.  We went to high schooll together, and although we were not the same age, we always knew each other.  And now, we go to the same church, so I see Carolyn and her precious family often!  I'm new to Carolyn's cute business myself, too.  Amy (remember yesterday?  Purdy Personalized?) actually shared Carolyn's website with me earlier this week!  Perfect timing!

Carolyn creates bag tags

Calling Cards or Gift Enclosure Cards

And, my personal favorite, placemats!  Check out this cute Christmas placemat!

You name the season, Carolyn has the placemat!  And she'll custom make one for you!

Her prices are extremely reasonable as well!  Be sure to check out Designs with Care today!

Stay tuned for more. . . tomorrow I'll be making sure you all know of a few special ladies in blogland who create and sell amazing things!

Another Talented Friend

Today, I'm showcasing another talented friend.  Remember yesterday, my referring to things some of my friends made as being "purdy" rather than pretty? 

Meet Amy from Purdy Personalized

Amy can ~ and does! ~ personalize anything with vinyl. . .   Here in the south, lots of girls like to monogram stuff.  Anything that has a spot is monogrammable in our opinion!  And Amy can do it all!

From car decals. . .

and Purdy clean hand santizer (Teacher Christmas Gifts, people!!!)

to these cute cute cute ornaments

and cake carriers

Amy does it all!  Remember me saying she'll personalize anything she can?  She even tackled her daughter's rain boots and umbrella.

So, be sure to check out Amy's cute blog for these items and so much more!!!

http://purdypersonalized.blogspot.com/

Titus 2 Tuesday ~ Talented Women

"You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine. Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance. Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God." Titus 2:1 - 5, NIV

Many of my friends are so talented!  And today, I'm honoring those friends who've taken the talents the Lord's given them and use them to make beautiful creative things!  The ones who can sew and monogram, the ones who create "purdy personalized" items for their friends and customers.  The ones who create, craft and design! Since Christmas is right around the corner, I'm spending the next few days highlighting my friends who design and create!  Check 'em out!

First, my sister Jennifer.  You've heard all about Jennifer before, and we all know she's the mother of Ellie Grace!  Also, Jennifer is getting started in sewing and monogramming.  SoSewSassy, it is!  Check out her etsy site today for precious ideas such as monogrammed birp cloths and bibs

First Birthday Sassy Panty

Or this precious retro snowflake kitchen towel

Stay tuned for more on my crafty, creative friends this week!  And hey, jump on over to Jenn's etsy site today and get to shoppin'!!!!

"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:17