Be careful how you think...

I'm trying to follow #shereadstruth as they go thru Proverbs. I'm way behind but I'm greatly enjoying the learning and opening to understanding.

Tonight, the verse that really got me was Proverbs 4:23
"Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts."

Another versions reads:
"Guard your heart above all else for it determines the course of your life."

Very powerful. And I believe very truthful statements. So this is what I'm reflecting on tonight...

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Friday's Letters - 8

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FRIDAY'S LETTERS 

Dear Self, I'm so proud of you for opening your very own Etsy shop, called Pressed Clovers, this week.  I know it's something you've wanted to do and I know it terrified you, so I'm proud that you took that leap! Prayers for this going well!

Dear family, friends, coworkers,  Thank you for your support and belief in me!! Thank you for the awesome orders, too! :) Thanks for all the hearts, circles, favorites, etc.... Dear Paulene, THANK YOU for your awesome support and featuring me on your blog! You are an awesome designer but an even better friend.

Dear Oreos, You are not my friend... Dear Healthy Food Options, You are supposed to be my friend, but why can't you taste like Oreos?

Dear Macy, You had us worried this weekend, babe.  We need you to not be allergic to your formula. Constant crying makes all of us sad. We need you to realize sleep is good.  But still you are adorable, even as you fuss. :) 

Dear Etsy, If you are nice to me, I might start Clover Blossoms, too... maybe.

DEAR READERS - I adore you. I love meeting new people. I love reading your blogs. I love seeing your coolness and your smart ideas. Thanks for opening an entirely new world to me!

Thirty Things on Thursday - 5.

Every Thursday I'm answering a question from the Thirty Things blog posting.  Here is this week:

5.  What are five things that make you most happy right now? 

Well, I think this could be pretty easy... maybe... Here they are in no particular order.

1- Macy.  I am so happy to have Macy in my life. Yes, she's only my niece and I'm not a "mommy" but she is such a blessing to me. I love watching her examine her new environment, how she puckers her lips, and her little silly grins.  She's adorable. She makes me happy. :)

2- My house. I love my house. It's my little personal haven when life gets crazy hectic to come home to my peaceful and quiet cocoon.  Follow this link to see the before and after... and I have done a little more in the way of decoration, so I'll get new pics up one day.  My family is amazing and most of the work was done by them.

3- Meeting new people through blogging.  I have really met the neatest and most talented people through blogs!! And some of the most faithful, which has only helped my own faith grow.  I really love seeing all the positive people out there.

4- My family.  I have the best family in the world. My parents are awesome, my siblings are awesome, and my in-laws are awesome. How lucky can one gal be?? Not to mention I have two awesome nieces, too! Yeah, I've got it made, what can I say?

5- Creating. I've felt creative lately and seeing creations come to life makes me happy.  I hope my ideas will take off and sale - I hope someone else out there will think they are good ideas, too!  Crossing my fingers and saying a prayer!

So that's my five happy things today. :)

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Nervous Jitters... Excited Butterflies!

Oh. My. Gosh. 

So I jumped in TODAY and I've opened an Etsy shop.  Me. Yes, me. I did it!

Can I go toss my cookies now??

Yes, I'm so very excited and so very terrified at the same time! I have a STORE! Featuring my premade scrapbooks! I'm soooooo excited!

What's the link, you ask?  http://www.etsy.com/shop/PressedClovers?ref=search_shop_redirect

Basically, visit www.etsy.com and search for PressedClovers (all run together like that) and you'll find me! I only have three scrapbooks posted right now, but I'm going to add two more tomorrow, I hope. :)

EEEEKKKK!!! My stuff is listed on ETSY! *deep breath deep breath deep breath*

So yeah, how cool is that? 

Here are a few pictures of the books I currently have listed! (each title is a link to the book) 

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Book

Girl's Birthday Book

Beach Vacation Book

I hope you'll take a look at the listings on Etsy, friend me/circle me/heart me - whatever you are supposed to do on Etsy and share me with at least one friend.  I realllllllly appreciate your support!! Big hugs to you all! :) 

<3

Beth

Muffin Monday

Muffin and I did more scrapbooking this weekend. He is muffin taking a break from all the stress...

Having gone to bed at 8 pm last night, I woke up at 3:30 am. I dozed a little bit with crazy dreams. Hope today isn't too rough! :)

Happy new week!

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Weekend Wants.

As I sit here thinking about the storm a'brewing on the horizon (meaning, I work for the Elections Office and it's a PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION YEAR!) I decided to take a moment to look at beautiful things that make me happy. Here are a few:

This cloth is BEAUTIFUL and can be found here.  Seriously? Can't you imagine super cute clothing made from this for Macy?!?! I can and it makes me drool!

Just so happens that cute dress pattern above is totally free and can be found here!  So I've already print that bad boy out and have it ready for mom, because let's get real, I'm not sewing. I wish, I bought the machine, but have never even tried it. Maybe after the election.

I want this SO BAD. It's fingerprint jewelry!!! I really want to get Katie a necklace with Macy's fingerprint and I do believe a local lady does something similar.  However, if you don't know of anyone in your area, you can find this particular item here.  My old office had one made for my boss of her granddaughter's fingerprint - tears of joy. Melt down. How could you not? What a thoughtful gift.

Not that I'm getting married, BUT, should I EVER get married, I think this is super neat. Everyone signs a "dot" and then you assemble it to create a neat art display for the home. I'm not crazy about the bike, but I'm sure there are other options. Really neat. Can be found here.

Last but not least... JOY! I love the rustic and handmade quality to this - simple, peaceful and JOYFUL! Awww... *sigh* so restful. You can find it here. *sigh* That's a great one to end on. Simple Joy.

Hope you are having a great weekend. :)

Friday's Letters - 7

Dear Doctors, I don't get your lacking listening skills, lack of compassion, lack of concern. Don't be a pooh-head and brush concerns off without listening one iota to what is going on - instead stop a moment, hear, consider, and respond. You aren't the only doctor on this planet or in your practice. Just an FYI.

PS - how could you not listen to everything said about something this dang adorable??    ----->  Look at her. She's CUTE!

Dear Election Workers, I totally get your stress level working the polls on Election Day after working a small election this week. Considering all that is coming at you - ya'll do an AMAZING job and I thank you for it!


Dear Prayer Peeps, THANK YOU. I asked for your help YET AGAIN and YET AGAIN you respond to my cry. God is beautiful and wonderful for putting you in my life and I can't thank you enough.






Dear Co-Worker, thank you for forgiving me. :)

Dear Bears, I'm sorry I blasphemed your name by saying my grouchiness was akin to being like one of you. :(  I do still think you are cute. :)



Dear Mean Receptionist:  You totally lost our business before we ever stepped in the door.

Dear Ellie Bellie,  Thank you for cracking me up with your funny and witty imagination.  "Knock Knock." "Who's there?" "Orange." "Orange Who?" "There's a banana on your head!" ... HILARIOUS! 

Dear Readers - thanks for stopping by!! Ya'll come back soon now, ya hear!

PS - readers, can someone tell me how to add "other posts you may enjoy" type of thing to the bottom of each entry? Surely someone can help me out?!?! THANKS! 

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