IKEA project

So at the beginning of March, my mom was able to visit. I spent far too much money at IKEA, but it was worth it. No trip to IKEA is complete without an adventure in the as-is room, and I found a couple of doors that match my bookshelves/coffee table/entertainment center. They're not from the same "line", but they're the same wood type!

I'm probably not the first one to think of it, but my first thought was, "These would make awesome picture frames!!" There were a couple of them there, so I bought 3. 1 larger (the glass is about 13" x 13") and 2 smaller (the glass is about 4" x 13"). They all have the brown-black wood around the glass, about 4" wide or so. (I haven't done any real measurements, so these are all guesses.)

I was going to get a picture of my man & I printed for the large one and leave the smaller two empty, but I found some scrap material that I think I like almost as much. I had to buy picture frame hooks (about $2 at Walmart for a pack of 6) and the doors ($15 for the 3 of them). I already had the hooks to nail into the wall and the scrap fabric, so for $17 I think I did pretty well! I used IKEA picture hangers (the whole set is $4) that I had previously purchased. I put two picture frame hooks on the large door, it is kind of heavy and since I hung it over my bed I don't want it falling on me!

Changing it up a little.

Over the past several weeks Chase Oaks has taken a look at the life of David. We covered various passages from 1 and 2 Samuel, and a few from the book of Psalms. One of the first things that Jeff (our senior pastor) said about David was that even though he was a man of God, his life was not perfect. He had his ups and downs, just like the rest of us. Even David, the king of Israel, had times where he was as far from God as any human can be.

It got me thinking about mistakes I made in my own life, and helped me to remember that our God is forgiving. My mistakes are my own, but it helps to know that even when I am at a low point in my life, God is there to help me back up again. I love knowing that my Father is with me through everything. His love for his children is never ceasing. He is always with you. I know I forget that some times-so it's nice to be reminded of it.


I have to take a break from the norm here, reader. If you've been with me over the last several months, you've noticed that I've been doing recaps on the sermons I've been attending. I plan on continuing this, because it helps me recall what I learned in church that week/over the course of a few weeks. But I'm going to let you in on a little secret. I pulled out my sewing machine again. I made my "twin" a present for her baby shower that's on Saturday and I'm hooked again. So keep an eye out for more pictures, less words. One of my man's friends from high school is getting married in May, and I'm going to make myself a dress. (I'm gonna make him a tie that matches!) I found a dress pattern that I like, so now I need to start hunting for material and buy the pattern (either at JoAnns or order it online). I'm going to make a grey dress with a purple skinny bow belt, and hopefully find purple shoes! I'll make my man a tie that matches my belt. :) (I already asked him about it and he agreed to wear it.)

So, be on the lookout for some more crafty updates. I have some projects that I need to start/finish for things around the apartment, so I'll post those and possibly some tutorials.