Good news for girls!!

EVERY girl is a princess, the daughter of a King...

the greatest King who created and rules over everything! 

Isn't that good news?!!

(Psalm 47:2, Psalm 103:19)

 

I decided to create a little something bearing this good news for Princess #1...

 

a little "thoughtful gift"...

 

hung in her room with another simple hoop I created for her...

my prayer is that she will always remember,

on good days and not so good days,

just how very special she is and that God will always love her.

She is God's little princess!

(Psalm 139:13-14)

 

that is also my prayer for ALL girls!

Isn't that just a wonderful thought to treasure in our hearts always?!

We are His little princess'! {no matter our size or age :)!}

Happy Monday!

love & blessings!

Jill

Stitches for YOU!

just a simple little design...

using a few of my favorite materials...

layered with stitches...

and topped with a sweet bow ...

my gift to you!

my very first *very simple*-

embroidery design!

feel free to print and create...

( and if you choose to, I'd just love to see! ) 

Happy Monday!

and Happy Stitching!

lots of love,

Jill

Bitty Birthday Bunting...

just a happy little bitty birthday bunting...

a few scraps...

a little twine...

simply stitched together and strung along...

some *faux* letterpress (using metal stamps)

sending a simple greeting...

all wrapped-up...

and ready to send...

hoping to make someones birthday

just a little more happy!!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

Jill

p.s. I'm linking to my sweet friend Heather's "take life and make it lovely Monday"

pop over to find some lovely inspiration!

Just monkeying around...

a little favorite children's birthday gift we love to make/give...

beginning with a pre-made sock monkey

 (or you could create one of your own!)

we then choose coordinating fabrics and thread...

1. cut a bandanna/scarf like shape

2. cut child's initials from coordinating fabrics

3. iron to a fusible web 

4. iron to bandanna/scarf

5. stitch around letters

then simply tie to the monkey's neck...

and now he is ready to just " monkey around "!

(and be enjoyed by the birthday girl!)

note: for little boys we like to choose a stuffed dog or other animal 

and create a similar monogrammed bandanna using "boyish" fabrics.

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

Jill

A stitch in time...

We just returned from our summer holiday...

what a delightful little break!

just thought I would share what I was working on while away...

I traced the children's hands on a piece of raw linen...

and began stitching away...

using three similar shades of embroidery floss for each hand...

and a little velvet heart was a must...

because they are my loves!

and the date I finished...

to forever remember when their precious hands were this size...

"a stitch in time"

truly a treasure!

I can't wait to find the perfect frame now!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Many Blessings!

Jill