Spice Up Your Wardrobe

Do you ever open your closet, dig through your drawers, look though your accessories

and think, "wow, my wardrobe is just drab! I don't have anything to wear!"

(when really...your closet is packed full and your drawers are overflowing)

Don't go running out to buy more clothes, do something with the ones you have.

Spice up your wardrobe with these DIY ideas.

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Use a bleach pen on a plain boring t-shirt.

Draw whatever you want!

Need some headbands? Cut up an old t-shirt and put your braiding skills to use!

Here is a tutorial on how to make 9 different fabric flowers.

Glue them to a pin, and you can put them on anything you want! Got some shirts that just don't fit quite right? They're a little big and baggy, so you just don't wear them and they just take up valuable space in your drawers. Use this tutorial to make those shirts wearable! Put your braiding skills to use once again and make these prettyful necklaces. This isn't a tutorial, but I just though that making button rings is such a good and cute idea!

Go for it! Be creative! Spice up that wardrobe of yours! Save money!

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Links to the Past...

So I have been having a major case of writers block.

My mind has been so focused on work, school, and making sure everything on my schedule

gets done...that I don't have much time or energy left for creativity!

It's quite sad.

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So I decided today to just post some links back to some of my "deeper posts" that

I have written in the past.

(yes...i do occasionally write deep stuff) ;p

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We all struggle with worry in one form or another.

It not only drains you emotionally, physically and spiritually; it displeases God as well.

I have found 3 ways to begin "Getting Out of the Snare of Worry"

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Depression. A deep, intimate topic/word that we often use quite loosely.

Here are a few ways to help dissolve your depressing and negative thoughts.

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"Trusting God, Even When Life Hurts" is a great book written by Jerry Bridges.

In this post I have written a few little quotes from the book that really stood out to me. *********************

"A Letter From Your Future Husband" was something I found in a BRIO

magazine sometime ago. Ever wonder what your future husband might be thinking?

This letter might give you an idea.

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How many times have we ignored the voice of the Holy Spirit?

Was it on purpose...or unintentionally?

Here is a little story about how my sister responded to the Holy Spirit's voice one day.

Wordy Wednesday- Creativity

Amen! ;)

What do you say? Ready to do something artsy?

Dreaming on (I mean of) Desks

So I am now in my 2nd week of school for the 2011-12 year.

Not just any kind of school.

College.

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So far, I like it ok. It's not really any harder than high school right now.

The only difference is more homework.

That is what my life consists of lately.

Homework, work, more homework, work, and maybe a little more homework.

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Life is getting monotonous...and I don't like it.

I also don't like the fact that I can't even do my homework on my desk because...well...

I can't really see the surface.

*blushes*

I clean it every other week or so...but it clutters right back up again.

So lately, I've been getting my homework done on my bed...which works fine...

but it's awfully hard on the butt and back. ;)

(it's true though)

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Looking through pictures of beautiful desks and study areas have inspired me to clean

and spice mine up a bit...eventually.

So if you are feeling like you are drowning in homework and really don't feel like picking

up your pencil again, look through these pics.

Maybe they will inspire and excite you a bit.

So come on...tell me. Which one do you absolutely HAVE to have?

Wordy Wednesday ~ Little Words of Encouragement

It's been a while since I've done a Wordy Wednesday.

So today I decided to do one on something that I need alot of lately.

Encouragement.

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So read these words and be encouraged.

Read these words and be happy.

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*~Nashville~*

We just got back from a wonderful road trip to Nashville, TN.

It was short, but sweet, and just what I needed.

I had a wonderful time hanging out with Beth, Emily, Rachel, Katelyn, and Emi.

We were only there for two days, but we were able to visit the

Country Music Hall of Fame and Opryland Resort.

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Have you ever been to Nashville?

What did you do there?

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Also, there is a new post on my art blog. :) Check it out!

I can Hear the Bells...

....well don't ya hear them chime?

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Yea...I'm a fan of the musical Hairspray...don't judge me! ;)

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So, I got a job! Finally!

I am now employed downtown at a local bridal boutique.

Ever seen those bridal shows on TLC?

I pretty much do that...only on an alot smaller scale.

I'm gonna let you in on a little secret...

it's alot more complicated and detailed than TLC makes it seem.

Today was my first day on the job and let's just say that my brain is just a tad bit fried.

My boss threw so much info at me that the ache that was forming in my brain eventually

moved down to my back and then to my stomach.

You have to measure guys for tuxes, order items from the catalog, steam the dresses,

help people figure out what they want (which is actually the fun part), and so much more. I'm sure I will eventually get the hang of everything, but I just want to make sure I know what I'm doing and do everything correctly. After all, weddings are extremely important! Even though this new job is challenging and confusing, I feel extremely blessed to have it.

God knew what kind of job I wanted and.... He won't throw anything at me that I can't handle.

I found this quote this evening that really encouraged me:

Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,

"I will try again tomorrow."

~Mary-Anne Radmacher

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If any of you have any questions "bridal" wise....let me know! ;)

When God Speaks

"I know the Lord is speaking to me when I stop listening to the sounds from the world that feed my sense of pride and ambition. Instead I fall quiet, tune into God's great world around me, and actively listen. Sometimes nature speaks, telling me of God's majesty and glory. Sometimes God's Word speaks, reminding me of what God wants me to know. And sometimes the Spirit speaks, awakening my conscience, reminding me of failures, stirring my compassion and sense of justice, aligning me with God's will. I cannot control the voice of God or how it comes. I can only control my 'ears'- my readiness to listen and quickness to respond."

~ Philip Yancey~

In a Nut Shell....

Alright so I'm feeling so guilty right now.

I haven't written a post in over a month and pretty much deserted Blogger in general.

Life has just been crazy....good....but crazy.

And I thought summer was for relaxing...... pish posh!

So here is a really quick rundown on what I have been up to during the month of June.

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Well it was my little sissy's Sweet Sixteen!!!

She had a groovy little party.

Today is actually my birthday...but no party this year.

I let her do all the partying since 16 is sweeter than 19. :)

My sister and I were counselors at Junior Church Camp.

We had an awesome cabin full of awesome girls. And of course we were the coolest cabin leaders ever!!!!

I loved getting to know each and every girl. They were a hoot!!

Justin Beiber even visited our cabin! We were that special. ;)

Actually it wasn't him...but it was fun messing around with people.

Emi and I were also the worship leaders for the entire camp, so it wasn't exactly relaxing and we had alot of responsibility, but it was a week to remember. Next was the mission trip with Ocoee Outreach in TN. This is my 4th year going, and most likely (and sadly) my last. But it was a fantastic week.This year the adults of our church who were roofing were working on the same house the youth were painting. So we all got to be together!

We also did VBS at this very tiny church. It wasn't a big turn out, but the kids who came

enjoyed it so much and thought it was so special.

Emi and I also helped out our new youth pastor/music minister with worship and a youth rally held at a local church. It was totally last minute, but it turned out pretty well.

There was also live music at a block party we organized. Over all I enjoyed hanging out with my youth group and getting to know everyone better.

I believe that we all grew closer on this special trip.

So as you can see, Emi and I have been very busy this month.

Can you forgive me for not blogging? ;)

And I promise I will start reading yours again.

YOU ALL ROCK.

I'm Off Once Again

Well it seems like I just got home but...I'm off to church camp.

I am now officially old enough to be a counselor. YAY! Now I get to wear the grown up wrist band! Not only am I in charge of my own cabin (with my sister's help of course) I am also the music leader. I always get so nervous because music is a very important aspect of church camp.

I want it to be fun, but not too crazy. I don't want it to be hard for the 3rd graders, but too easy and boring for the 6th graders. Know what I mean? So if you could pray for me during this week, that would be wonderful. I am not just a camp person...I don't like the rustic living, bugs, heat, and thunder storms. But in the end it is worth it because I know I have helped the camp out and pleased God. That's all that matters in the end right? :)

So good bye once again fellow readers.

High Hopes and Big Dreams

So like I said, I'm home....but not only that:

I'm GRADUATED!

Our homeschool graduation ceremony was yesterday.

It was a perfect day for a picnic celebration!

How we did it was each graduate would go up with their parents to give a little

speech and receive a diploma.

Here I am delivering my little speech. I'm pretty much thanking everybody in my life.

I believe I was the only graduate not to cry during my or my parents speech.

I have a heart of stone. ;p

Afterwords we took pictures with alot of people.

Here I'm with Beth and her sister Emily. This is my familia!

Here is us five graduates. All girls. The 5 amigas.

Now we are acting all gangsta and cool. Time to partayyy!

Us in our pretty dresses.

Pop the foot! If any guys had graduated with us we couldn't have done this!

My table where my senior pictures were set up and such.

Beth wanted me to open my gift there. It ended up being a picture album full of

photos she took while in Summit, since I lost all of mine.

Such a sweet idea. :)

Me, Rebecca (r), and Megan(l) who are also graduates and really good friends of mine.

We are wearing our class shirts...which I designed!! How cool is that?

This is the back of the shirts.

After most of the people left, we went to go play on the playground.

Yeah, we are cool like that.

So yeah, we had great time together. It was a great day full of friends and family, yum yum food, fun pics, great weather, pretty dresses, big accomplishments, high hopes and dreams.....and playing on the playground.

CLASS OF 2011 BABY!!!