Blessed

These are the newest signs I've made using that old cabinet wood (that I made the "believe" sign with)...I gave them to the teachers and staff at my children's school. They are an incredibly talented and dedicated group of women and we count them among our many blessings!

"Honor Christmas in Your Heart"

I got the pattern for these at the Houston Quilt Festival about a year ago and never did anything with it. But it spoke to me! The pattern is for felt, but I had some white satin and decided to use that instead. The wings are sparkly--it doesn't show too well in this photo-- and the tag says: "Honor Christmas in your heart." But the best part is that I already had everything to make them on hand! I love that! I'm making them for the kids to give to their teachers for Christmas this year. So cute!

Believe

This is my latest project. I just love it...the wood is planking from an old cabinet, and I stained the tags with coffee before I printed them. The twigs came from my backyard. I'm making a ton of these to give as Christmas gifts, but I'm keeping this one for myself. It's a good reminder!

Another Project

I illustrated this Prayer of St. Francis as a gift...I love the words, they have a timeless appropriateness. The image was inspired by a vintage prayer card I found online.

"Lord, Make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon, where there is doubt, faith; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness; joy. O Divine Master, Grant that I may not seek so much to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love; For it is in giving that we receive, It is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life."

New Creations!

I've thankfully been quite busy these last few weeks making Christmas Cards and Gifts. I really do appreciate the opportunities given to me and I hope that those of you who have ordered things from me are as pleased as I am with the outcomes!
Be sure to look at the slide show to see my latest projects.

HOLIDAY CARDS

This is just one of 12 designs I've created for my Holiday Picture Card line. Each card is printed on quality cardstock and comes ready for your 4x6 photo.

You'll be able to choose from several quotes to put inside. Or, customize your card with your own phrasing and add your family's names.

Email me to request a catalog and order form: spkeepsakes@yahoo.com

Something New!

I've been experimenting with some vintage-inspired paper and creating collage art. I made this one for my mom; we both are drawn to birds and take this verse to heart:
"Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they?" Matthew 6:26