~Love Barbara~
February 27, 2010
Lifetime story - My Brothers
This is my Sibling page done for my Lifetime story album - This is my Oldest brother Roy Herbert Graves a 44 and Douglass Eugene Graves 36, I'm the middle child and the only Girl.
Page 2 - My lifetime story- Childhood Homes
My Childhood homes layout page 2 -
This is me and my cousin Sharon. March 21st 1971 I was turning 4 years old..
~Love Barbara~
February 26, 2010
Faith Sisters - My Lifetime Story - My Childhood Homes
My Lifetime Story - My Childhood Homes
God keeps track of where we were born in His own scrapbook! Psalm 87:6 says, "The Lord records as he registers the peoples, 'This one was born there'" Let's follow His lead and record the details of our homes and the places that we lived as a child.
My Lifetime Story - My Childhood Homes
God keeps track of where we were born in His own scrapbook! Psalm 87:6 says, "The Lord records as he registers the peoples, 'This one was born there'" Let's follow His lead and record the details of our homes and the places that we lived as a child.
~Love Barbara~
February 25, 2010
Photo Boc - CTMH
Photo Box almost done all i have left to do is try the corners together, and it's complete. What a wonderful gift to give...
~Love Barbara~
His Thoughts toward You
Today’s Verse: “How precious are Your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand!”(Psalm 139:17-18, NLT).
Today’s Word:Did you know God is thinking about you right now? He thinks about you constantly. You are always on His mind. Do you know what He’s thinking? He’s not thinking about all that you’ve done wrong in your life. No, He’s thinking about the good things He has in store for your future. Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that His thoughts are for our good. His plans are to prosper us and give us a future and a hope.Do you know what else He’s thinking? He’s thinking about how much He loves you. He’s not mad at you; He’s madly in love with you! Let that love bring security to your heart and mind. Just take a deep breath right now and breathe in His love and peace. The Bible says that perfect love casts out all fear. When you receive His love, it drives out fear and gives you confidence to embrace the good things He has in store for you.
Prayer for Today: Father God, thank You for thinking of me today. Thank You for loving me and for doing a work in my life. I receive Your love which drives out all fear. Make me new as I meditate on You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.~Love Barbara~
Today’s Verse: “How precious are Your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand!”(Psalm 139:17-18, NLT).
Today’s Word:Did you know God is thinking about you right now? He thinks about you constantly. You are always on His mind. Do you know what He’s thinking? He’s not thinking about all that you’ve done wrong in your life. No, He’s thinking about the good things He has in store for your future. Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that His thoughts are for our good. His plans are to prosper us and give us a future and a hope.Do you know what else He’s thinking? He’s thinking about how much He loves you. He’s not mad at you; He’s madly in love with you! Let that love bring security to your heart and mind. Just take a deep breath right now and breathe in His love and peace. The Bible says that perfect love casts out all fear. When you receive His love, it drives out fear and gives you confidence to embrace the good things He has in store for you.
Prayer for Today: Father God, thank You for thinking of me today. Thank You for loving me and for doing a work in my life. I receive Your love which drives out all fear. Make me new as I meditate on You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.~Love Barbara~
February 24, 2010
Flowers R US....
Crocheted Daisy Pin
Materials: Any weight yarn and a crochet hook to match (I used Filatura di Crosa Brilla from my stash—it has a great shine to it—and a D hook)Base ring: 6 ch, join with sl st.1st round: 1ch, 15 sc into ring, sl st to first sc.2nd round: 1ch, 1 sc into same place as last sl st, *[2dc, 1tr, 2dc] into next sc, 1 sc into each of next 2 sc; rep from * 4 more times skipping 1 sc at end of rep, sl st to first sc. Fasten off.Attach a pin back using the tail and end of your yarn (or sew in the ends and attach the pin back using a needle and thread).
Clear as mud for those of you who don't crochet, right? Well, let me take you through it (with links to our technique glossary, too!).You're going to work in rounds, so you need to start by creating a ring, called the "base ring." For this pattern, you make a slip knot and then chain (ch) 6. You then join the 6 stitches into a ring by making a slip stitch (sl st). Base ring? Done!In your first round, you're going to make one chain stitch and then single crochet (sc) 15 times into the base ring. If you think you can't fit all 15 single crochets into the ring, you can—just use your fingers to scootch the existing single crochets along the base ring to free up some space to crochet into. Finish your first round by working another sl st into the first single crochet in your set of 15 (which is where you'll end up after you sc all around the base ring).Round two is where it gets interesting! You're going to do a combination of double crochets and treble crochets to make the petals of the flower.
The petals are made up of two double crochets on either side of one treble crochet; trebles are taller than doubles, to the trebles are what give each petal its slight point. So, our instructions tell us to work on chain, and then 1 single crochet into the same place as the last slip stitch, which is the next place you can place a stitch after you do your slip stitch. No problem. Then you're supposed to work 2 double crochets, 1 treble crochet, and 2 double crochets into the next single crochet. (By "the next single crochet," the pattern is instructing you to work all of those stitches into single crochets on the base ring.) Seem impossible? It's not—they really will fit. Thank goodness for the stretchiness of yarn, right? Even my cotton blend had enough give to make this work fairly easily.
After your double-treble combo is done, you do one single crochet into each of the next two single crochets on the base ring. And that's your pattern. You do that until you get to the last single crochet on the base ring, which you pass over, and then you finish by working a single crochet in the first single crochet you did in the second round. Cut the yarn and draw it through that last single crochet, and you're done. Congratulations!Now find a bag or jacket that needs a little pick-me-up, and pin on some springtime. And while you're waiting for actual spring to come, try out Interweave Crochet—you'll find lots of fun embellishments to welcome the sun
~Love Barbara~
Materials: Any weight yarn and a crochet hook to match (I used Filatura di Crosa Brilla from my stash—it has a great shine to it—and a D hook)Base ring: 6 ch, join with sl st.1st round: 1ch, 15 sc into ring, sl st to first sc.2nd round: 1ch, 1 sc into same place as last sl st, *[2dc, 1tr, 2dc] into next sc, 1 sc into each of next 2 sc; rep from * 4 more times skipping 1 sc at end of rep, sl st to first sc. Fasten off.Attach a pin back using the tail and end of your yarn (or sew in the ends and attach the pin back using a needle and thread).
Clear as mud for those of you who don't crochet, right? Well, let me take you through it (with links to our technique glossary, too!).You're going to work in rounds, so you need to start by creating a ring, called the "base ring." For this pattern, you make a slip knot and then chain (ch) 6. You then join the 6 stitches into a ring by making a slip stitch (sl st). Base ring? Done!In your first round, you're going to make one chain stitch and then single crochet (sc) 15 times into the base ring. If you think you can't fit all 15 single crochets into the ring, you can—just use your fingers to scootch the existing single crochets along the base ring to free up some space to crochet into. Finish your first round by working another sl st into the first single crochet in your set of 15 (which is where you'll end up after you sc all around the base ring).Round two is where it gets interesting! You're going to do a combination of double crochets and treble crochets to make the petals of the flower.
The petals are made up of two double crochets on either side of one treble crochet; trebles are taller than doubles, to the trebles are what give each petal its slight point. So, our instructions tell us to work on chain, and then 1 single crochet into the same place as the last slip stitch, which is the next place you can place a stitch after you do your slip stitch. No problem. Then you're supposed to work 2 double crochets, 1 treble crochet, and 2 double crochets into the next single crochet. (By "the next single crochet," the pattern is instructing you to work all of those stitches into single crochets on the base ring.) Seem impossible? It's not—they really will fit. Thank goodness for the stretchiness of yarn, right? Even my cotton blend had enough give to make this work fairly easily.
After your double-treble combo is done, you do one single crochet into each of the next two single crochets on the base ring. And that's your pattern. You do that until you get to the last single crochet on the base ring, which you pass over, and then you finish by working a single crochet in the first single crochet you did in the second round. Cut the yarn and draw it through that last single crochet, and you're done. Congratulations!Now find a bag or jacket that needs a little pick-me-up, and pin on some springtime. And while you're waiting for actual spring to come, try out Interweave Crochet—you'll find lots of fun embellishments to welcome the sun
~Love Barbara~
February 23, 2010
And the other wall! now i have to clean the mirror....
Updated Pictures all i h ave to do no it get the Chocolate brown Towels and Rugs.....(Updated 2/24/2010).
These are some African art pictures I had purchased when Nick and Najee were 9 and 3yrs.. and I've always had them in the bathroom.. so here they go in he guest bathroom...
These are some African art pictures I had purchased when Nick and Najee were 9 and 3yrs.. and I've always had them in the bathroom.. so here they go in he guest bathroom...
~Love Barbara~
Guest Bathroom almost done.
Nicholas was here to visit and he did some painting for me.. he painted the guest Bathroom - Natural Linen - and the Guest room - Sandstone cover... well this is what I have done in the guest Bathroom so far.....
Still have to change the shower curtain and get a green toilet cover and rug.... and i think that would be done.. Until Mommy come in April and make me some curtains...
Still have to change the shower curtain and get a green toilet cover and rug.... and i think that would be done.. Until Mommy come in April and make me some curtains...
~Love Barbara~
52 Blessing in 2010 challenge - week 6
This is my week 6 of blessings - I need everyone to know that I'm not a complete project done by Christ Jesus I'm still a work in Progress.... People close to you will bring up your pass and try to make it your future so I'm here to tell you that I'm a WORK IN PROGRESS.. and I'm going to keep my Faith and completely truss in the Lord forever......
~Love Barbara~
February 22, 2010
The Lifetime Story - Spiritual Heritage
My Lifetime Story - Spiritual Heritage
Most of the beliefs we have are highly influenced by the beliefs of our ancestors. Sometimes we decide to go our own way and find our own spiritual path.
Most of the beliefs we have are highly influenced by the beliefs of our ancestors. Sometimes we decide to go our own way and find our own spiritual path.
~Love Barbara~
Today thoughts
Align Your Thoughts
Today’s Verse: “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7, NKJ).Today’s Word:Do you ever stop to think about what you’re thinking about? The Bible tells us that what happens on the inside of us—our thoughts, attitudes, and motives—are more important to God than what happens on the outside in our actions. You can fool people all day long by saying the right things, but the scripture tells us that God is looking on the inside at our hearts. He wants our thoughts and attitudes to come into alignment with His Word so that we can see His promises come to pass in our lives.Remember, your life will follow the course you set with your mind. When you align your thoughts with God’s thoughts, your life will follow the course He has prepared for you. Jeremiah 29 tells us that His thoughts are for our good. His thoughts are for our peace. His thoughts are for our victory! So today, align your thoughts with His thoughts by meditating on His Word. Let His promises sink down deep into your heart so that you can move forward in the life of victory He has prepared for you!Prayer for Today: Father God, today I surrender every area of my life to You. Help my thoughts to line up with Your Word. Bring your promises to my remembrance today as I meditate on You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
~Love Barbara~
Today’s Verse: “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7, NKJ).Today’s Word:Do you ever stop to think about what you’re thinking about? The Bible tells us that what happens on the inside of us—our thoughts, attitudes, and motives—are more important to God than what happens on the outside in our actions. You can fool people all day long by saying the right things, but the scripture tells us that God is looking on the inside at our hearts. He wants our thoughts and attitudes to come into alignment with His Word so that we can see His promises come to pass in our lives.Remember, your life will follow the course you set with your mind. When you align your thoughts with God’s thoughts, your life will follow the course He has prepared for you. Jeremiah 29 tells us that His thoughts are for our good. His thoughts are for our peace. His thoughts are for our victory! So today, align your thoughts with His thoughts by meditating on His Word. Let His promises sink down deep into your heart so that you can move forward in the life of victory He has prepared for you!Prayer for Today: Father God, today I surrender every area of my life to You. Help my thoughts to line up with Your Word. Bring your promises to my remembrance today as I meditate on You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
~Love Barbara~
52 Blessings - Week 2
52 Blessings - Week 2 Challenge For those of you joining us in the 52 Blessings, you can post your blog link and/or gallery links in the forum threads. You don't have to do every single week to participate.
Any time you want to join in and post a blessings feel free!
Week 2 - What have you been blessed by this week?
~Love Barbara~
Brokenness : The way to Blessing.
Brokenness: The Way to Blessing
People earnestly hope for God's blessing in life. But they often fail to recognize when He is at work--especially in times of difficulty. In this six-CD set, learn how to recognize the Lord's good purpose in trials and heartache. Order this series or browse other encouraging resources from In Touch.
**** Copied and pasted from InTouch Ministries newsletter
Sometimes the suffering you experience may appear absolutely senseless. You do everything you can to obey God and honor Him with your life, but repeatedly encounter frustrating obstacles and agonizing circumstances. During such times, you may eventually reach a point of brokenness when you feel as if you cannot go on. You come to the painful realization that you’re just not strong enough to live the holy life that Christ has called you to. Believe it or not—this is right where you need to be for the Father to use you in the most effective way possible.
God never meant you to live the Christian life by your own wisdom or ability. This is what the Lord revealed to the apostle Paul when He said, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness” (2 Cor. 12:9). It isn’t when you are at your strongest that people can see the Father’s awesome work in your life, but when you are at your most helpless and success is absolutely impossible without His intervention. This is why God must free you from your self-sufficiency—so that you’ll allow Christ to demonstrate His presence in and through you. It’s only through brokenness that you stop depending on yourself and start relying wholeheartedly upon Him.
~Love Barbara~
February 19, 2010
10.00 make and Take at Archiver's
The cover of the book, in my opinion i don't think his make and take was for beginner's no should it have been a make and take it took 1 1/2 hours to complete....But i love it...
Newpaper flower - New item Archivers...
Paper button - that was an expereince...
Grunge Board - Tim Holtz
Close up...
back pages....
Awesome mini Book - I love it...All i have to do is add Black and white pictures...
~Love Barbara~
Awesome mini Book - I love it...All i have to do is add Black and white pictures...
~Love Barbara~
Some Cards
I Heart You - Card
I love the sanding effect ....Color core cardstock in Pink and Brown....Stampin Up set... " Embrace life"
Close up on Flower- colored with watercolor pencils....
~Love Barbara~
~Love Barbara~
Stampin Up ....Here I Go ..... Made at Teresa House on Saturday
This card is a Birthday Card - we were just playing around with different mediums - this one was done with clear embossing powered in the middle of the flowers, and colored in with Stampin Up Markers.....
This one was colored in with Stampin Up Crayons that can also give off a watercolor effect....a roller wheel made the bottom fish design....with of course Versa mark Ink...
The decorated edge was done with the Punch that free if you make a purchase of 50.00.. until March 31st.....
This one was colored in with Stampin Up Crayons that can also give off a watercolor effect....a roller wheel made the bottom fish design....with of course Versa mark Ink...
The decorated edge was done with the Punch that free if you make a purchase of 50.00.. until March 31st.....
Thanks for viewing i hope you like take a minute and leave a comment....
Have a blessed day!
~Love Barbara~
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