Craft Time

My parents got me this bag last Christmas, to organize all my craft stuff. I really couldn't figure out what to put in all those pockets.

So a couple of weeks ago, I piled all my craft supplies on my dresser, and started organizing them into this bag.



Above: This front pocket holds my glue, pom-pom balls, and paint.



Above: This is one of the side pockets that holds my paintbrush and markers.



Above: This is a handy drawer that holds my stickers, for when we decorate cards and such.

Below: Ever since I started doing crafts with Adam, 6, Mom made me this binder to keep track of the directions. Isn't the picture cute???




Above: This is one of my drawers of my chest-of-drawers, which holds my papers, paper bags, and binder.

Below: My Mom bought these books and gave them to me for ideas of different crafts to do with Adam.



Books:

Beautiful Junk (Creative Classroom Uses for Recyclable Materiels) by Karen Brakett and Rosie Manley

http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Junk-Classroom-Recyclable-Materials/dp/0822406268

The Cooking Book (Mouthwatering meals and sensational snacks) by Jane Bull

http://www.holisticpage.com.au/_Jane_Bull.php

The Rainy Day Book (Colorful and creative activities for rainy days) by Jane Bull

14 Days of Thankfulness

Costume Queen over at "Untraveled Path" is doing a meme called "14 Days of Thankfulness".

14 days of thankfulness started on November 13, 2009, and ends on Thanksgiving. Every day you do a post of one thing you are thankful for.

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Young Maiden's Daybook-11/16/2009

Today...Nov. 16, 2009

Outside my window...Very sunny!!! And a nice breeze going on!!!

I am thinking...That I want to deep-clean my bedroom, and I want to get some other stuff done!!!

I am thankful for...Sunshine-It helps me get motivated.

I am wearing...My pajamas. I am waiting for a load of my laundry to be finished, so I can put on clean clothes. :P

I am reading...Nancy Drew, and my Bible.

I am creating...Blog posts, and hoping to make some more chocolate chip cookies later on.

One of my favorite things...Reading in the sun!!! :)

For education this week...Basic Business Math, Science, Social Studies, Health, and English.

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning...Keeping up with the house.

A spiritual lesson I am learning...Patience

A godly character trait I plan to work on...Reaching out to others

Scripture I am memorizing...Proverbs 31:30

I am praying for...God's guidance through my life. And giving Him all my worries, fears, and dreams.

For the rest of the week...Mom and Dad have their weekly Bible study on Tuesday, I have youth group on Wednesday, and whatever God seems to fit in.

A picture I would like to share...



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14 Days of Thankfulness

Today I am thankful for my own laptop.

Earlier this year my parents got me my own laptop as a reward for consistently helping out with the house without being asked. I use it more than I need to. I use my laptop to update blogs, visit other blogs, check my e-mails, and such.

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WW- Psalm 23:2

"He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake." Psalm 23:2a

Fall is here!!! Which means the leaves are turning colors, and falling. It made me realize how people change and fall.

How people change:

There are a lot of people out there that are hurting, and lost with no direction. As they learn that they CAN change, their hearts begin to change. They accept Jesus into their lives.

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23

Now they can give all their worries, fears, and dreams to God. Where God can always hold them in His hands. When they cry, God wipes the tears away, and comforts them. I just learned that God knows that we are hurting, and He says "I am here. Climb into my lap, and let all your tears out.".

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18

" 'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future'." Jeremiah 29:11

"I am worn out from groaning; all night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. My eyes grow weak with sorrow; they fail because of all my foes." Psalm 6:6-7

How people fall:

Almost every Christian thinks that their faith is steady, until they start slipping from God. Either they are mad at Him for taking someone they love away, or they haven't spent any or enough time with Him.

But He is ALWAYS there, right next to you. Now matter where you are or what you are doing. If you are eating, praying, reading, surfing the Internet,or even talking with your boy/girlfriend.

"Come now, let us reason together." Isaiah 1:18

"Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise." James 5:13

Whatever problems you have or if you have any requests, take them to Him.

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying on all the saints." Ephesians 6:18

"I can do all things through Him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13

Young Maiden's Daybook-10/26/2009

Today...October 26, 2009

Outside my window...Cloudy with a peak of sunlight. Along with a light breeze.

I am thinking...About what I am wanting to do after I graduate.

I am thankful for...Family and Friends whom support me with whatever decision I make.

I am wearing...My black "A, B, C" t-shirt my Mom made me from VBS 2009, pair of jeans, and socks.

I am reading...Redefining Beautiful by Jenna Lucado.

I am creating...A book, and blog posts.

One of my favorite things...Spending time with God.

For Education this week...The usual.

A keeper at home skill I'm using/learning...Keeping up with the house.

A spiritual lesson I'm learning...Praying without ceasing.

A godly character trait I plan to work on...Giving back. Helping others in need.

Scripture I am memorizing...I am planning to find a new one to memorize, soon.

I am praying for...God's guidance and wisdom for the right direction of my life.

For the rest of the week...Mom and Dad has Bible Study Tuesday night, I have youth group Wednesday night, Adam is going Trick-or-Treating Saturday night while I help with my church's Tracts- and-Treats.

A picture I would like to share....This is picture my Mom took of me while I was standing beside a Clydesdale horse in Sea world. Isn't it huge?



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