Archive | February, 2010

Her Family is Clothed in Scarlet

26 February 2010

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{I’m skipping around Proverbs 31 again. I will get back to groceries I promise. It’s just that playing in the snow is so much fun!} Proverbs 31:21 21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. Hats, boots, mittens, snowpants….check This Proverbs 31 “studying” is [...]

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Claire and Leah

25 February 2010

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4 months Age Snapshot: Claire likes to giggle at Daddy’s “So Big” game, suck her thumb and twirl her hair. Leah likes to watch the ceiling fan, snuggle with her taggie and suck her whole hand. I love to stare into all those big eyes and smooch all those big cheeks! I am so blessed. [...]

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Like A Merchant Ship

24 February 2010

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{Hi, I’m back. I took an unexpected blogging break. Recovering from a 103 F fever will do that to a person.  I added new pages to my navigation bar during my week off. Check them out, Meet Jess and Welcome to Just a Blink.} Onto the task before me…try to learn about the wisdom found [...]

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Welcome to Just a Blink

21 February 2010

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About Us page update Check out my new and improved Welcome to Just a Blink page, formerly known as About Us. Click the Welcome to Just a Blink button in the navigation bar. Composing a clear vision for Just a Blink was a treat and a challenge to write. I hope my new sense of [...]

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Things to Love

14 February 2010

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Red Edition Right, I know I am not supposed to love things. But, I do. Well, at least I like them a whole bunch. Here are few things that fit the bill. Happy Valentine’s Day Just a Blink readers! I *heart* you and your visits to my blog. Love, Jess

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Tied Knot Heart Hanger

12 February 2010

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Re-purposed Clothing This week I was inspired by a craft club blog called, Crafts in Bloom. The author gave out the project assignment to use old clothing to create something beautiful and new. (click here to see the club’s results) I chose to make one last Valentine’s project. I used Ryan’s old shirt (he wore [...]

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Lovely Day

11 February 2010

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Valentine Notes I had the sweetest little visitors, Elle Belle and Lucy (and their mommy Becki), over to make V-day cards. We crafted a bit, ate some yummy treats and generally had a lovely day. There were a few tears but nothing red m&ms and a hug from the moms couldn’t fix. Take a minute [...]

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Wool YoYo Pin

10 February 2010

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Proverbs 31:12 She gathers wool and flax and works with eager hands I survived using a needle and thread. I may even have the gumption to try it again. Of course, I had the lure of hot-gluing an old clip-on earring, to get me through to the end of the “sewing”. I used a 4-leaf [...]

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Flax Muffins

9 February 2010

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Proverbs 31:12 She gathers wool and flax and works with eager hands Today, I had a  yummy mid-morning snack. Recipe adapted from the back of the Hodgson Mill Flax Seed box: 1/4 cup Millled Flax Seed 1-1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt Couple shakes [...]

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Flax and Wool Homework

8 February 2010

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Shopping I “gathered” wool from Mill End Factory Outlet.  I looked for felt fabric that I loved, but I guess modern felt is made of 100% Acrylic. So, I purchased a yard of Ralph Lauren wool from the remnant pile. Beats finding a sheep to sheer, no? I picked up a box of flax seeds [...]

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