'Twas the Night Before Jesus Came

'Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the house
Not a creature was praying, not one in the house.
Their bibles were lain on the shelf without care
In hopes that Jesus would not come there.

The children were dressing to crawl into bed,
Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head.
Mom in her rock with baby on her lap
Was watching the Late Show while I took a nap.

When out of the East there arose such a clatter,
I sprang to my feet to what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But angels proclaiming that Jesus was here.
With a light like the sun sending forth a bright ray,
I knew in a moment this must be THE DAY.

The light of His face made me cover my head.
It was Jesus. Returning just like He had said.
Though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth,
I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself.

In the Book of Life which He held in His hand
Was written the name of every saved man.
He spoke not a word as He searched for my name.
When He said, "It's not here," my head hung in shame.

The people whose names had been written with love
He gathered to take to His Father above.
With those who were ready He rose without a sound
While all the rest were left standing around.

I fell to my knees, but it was too late.
I had waited too long and thus sealed my fate.
I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight.
Oh, if only I had been ready tonight.

In the words of this poem the meaning is clear...
The coming of Jesus is drawing near.
There's only one life and when comes the last call
We'll find that the Bible was true after all!

~~ Dianne Donenfeld, 1988 ~~

Magical Fairytale Creations

Magical Creations from Grandma's Sewing Room!

She becomes a new spirit with her magical fairytale skirt! She runs, she hops, she smiles, she laughs, she even changes her name! Let the magic begin!

My little daughter loves to play dress up! A perfect gift for someone with an imagination like Isabella's!

Wishing you all a magical New Year!

Groovy Handmade Christmas gifts

Part Three

Open-Here comes Groovy!

Grandma made adorable necklaces for her older grand daughters made from washers! The container is just as cute as the necklaces! My daughter loves them! She won't part with these either!

The amazing Stars(Christmas ornaments) will be shinning brightly on my Christmas tree next year! Grandma makes handmade Christmas ornaments each year for the grandchildren. It is wonderful to see their collection now they are getting older! Although, I may have a hard time parting with them!

A Handmade table runner with sweet treats, which matches my Candy Cane Lane staircase Beautifully! ;)

Each year, Grandma places our beautiful embellished gifts in a container that works well for organization or our pantry! It is easy to carry home and works well for multi uses! Grandma thinks of everything!

Stay tuned for more adorable children's gifts!

Sweet Creations from Grandma

Part Two!

Sweet Creations for sweet grand daughters from Grandma! My daughter received three darling little accessories/bags embellished with flowers, buttons and ribbons along with fabric handles! Great for organizing items in a purse! My daughter loves them and can't wait to use them! I love them too!

The fabrics are adorable with polka dots, vibrant PINK and so FUN! I think I'm going to have to make more of these! My daughter won't give them up. ;)

Have a happy and creative day!

Handmade gifts from Grandma

Our talented Grandma makes all of her Christmas gifts for family and grandchildren. It's always a JOY to see her new creations each year. I've posted many of her creations labeled Love Grandma!

Mother/Daughter matching aprons! They are so cute, I wanted to wear them to chruch!

Grandma embellished tea towels with trims and large rick rack to match the aprons. The fabulous measuring spoons came from The Barn in San Luis Obispo, California!

We can't wait to use our aprons. I have made Mother/daughter aprons for my etsy store, but I've never taken the time to make matching aprons for my daughters and I! I'm thrilled!

Stay tuned for more handmade gifts from the heart! Have a happy and creative day. Hugs to Grandma!

Christmas Sale

I hope you all had a Holly Jolly Christmas!

Here are a few Christmas items from my shop at reduced prices! All Christmas creations are reversible to year round fabrics!

Teachers LOVE reversible bags! We filled our Teacher's bags with homemade treats and school supplies!

Enjoy!

Christmas Thought of the Day - 12/24/09

We’ve all heard that it’s more blessed to give than to receive. I know for sure that it’s also a lot more fun. Nothing makes me happier than a gift well given and joyfully received.

~~ Oprah Winfrey ~~

Cookies For Santa

PS. Don't forget to leave some cookies out for SANTA!

Leave some for Santa's Elves and friends!

Sleep well my friends! May you dream of sugar plums.

Christmas Thought of the Day - 12/22/09

Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.

Christmas Blessings

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! May you all have a Blessed and Happy Christmas! May you all feel the love and magic of Christmas and feel the blessings from our savior wrapped around you!

It's Personal!

Personalized gifts with Chalkboard paint--use white chalk to embellish! Great for kids crafts and storing art supplies!

Only Three more days on the Countdown to Christmas Chain! Wishing you JOY!

Christmas Thought of the Day - 12/21/09

If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I’m just another decorator.

If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime, but do not show love to my family, I’m just another cook.

If I work at the soup kitchen, carol in the nursing home and give all that I have to charity, but do not show love to my family, it profits me nothing.

If I trim the spruce with shimmering angels and crocheted snowflakes, attend a myriad of holiday parties and sing in the choir’s cantata but do not focus on Christ, I have missed the point.

Love stops the cooking to hug the child. Love sets aside the decorating to kiss the husband. Love is kind, though harried and tired. Love doesn’t envy another’s home that has coordinated Christmas china and table linens.

Love doesn’t yell at the kids to get out of the way, but is thankful they are there to be in the way. Love doesn’t give only to those who are able to give in return but rejoices in giving to those who can’t.

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. Video games will break, pearl necklaces will be lost, golf clubs will rust, but giving the gift of love will endure.

Merry Christmas and lots of love to you and yours!

Christmas Thought of the Day - 12/20/09

The best of all gifts around any Christmas Tree is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in Jesus and each other.

Believe!

Hello dear friends! It's that magical time of year! I truly LOVE the sights and sounds of Christmas! I "Believe" in the Magic of Christmas! My little daughter looked at her Christmas chain hanging in her room today, with much delight she replies "WOW, Christmas is almost here!"

Here's a sweet treat for you to enjoy!

The Stars are Shinning Brightly!

A night of Fun and a night of Cheer! A Handmade Christmas Gift Exchange Party! Everyone brings a handmade gift in a black garbage bag. The handmade gifts are exchanged the same way as the elephant game. The handmade gifts are creative and super cool! The night is enjoyed with good food, good friends and good fun!


I was all smiles with these BEAUTIFUL STARS! I just LOVE them! Sabra, our creative and wonderful party host and loved by all, covered these stars with scrapbook paper! You can find a tutorial HERE!

More BEAUTIFUL stars made by Rebecca! Deck the Fireplace, the chandelier, the stairs-you name it they look great! My handmade gift was Mother/Daughter aprons filled with Christmas Treats. I wished I had more pictures. The lighting on my camera didn't do well.

Adorable Christmas Advent Calender made on a canvas board embellished with scrapbook paper!

And the stockings were hung....

If you don't have a Fireplace, this is a super cute idea-made with vinyl lettering!

Everything was so cute- a lot of talent! I can't wait for next year! It is such a FUN party! Thank you Sabra!

(If you have pictures of your handmade creation, email me and I will post it! :)