Project 2

This is my last sewing project for a while but I wanted to share how amazing this skirt turned out! We used two incredible 70s pillow cases from one of my favorite etsy shops @1vintagejane. You must hop over to her account and visit her etsy shop. You won't believe all of the fun creative/vintage items she has!

God's Beauty is Everywhere

     "God's beauty is everywhere! Capture it!" Whether by art, photography, decorating, writing, speaking, encouraging or the hundreds of others ways... capture it and share it!!! This little quick artwork was done on a piece of regular ole cardboard. @hippieindisguise you inspired this!! Use what you have and choose to see the whimsical beauty!!

"Beloved" Necklace

     Friends! Guess what?!? The "Beloved" necklaces are on sale!! Eeek!  The price of the necklaces in the shop has been changed to include the discount! These would make wonderful birthday or Christmas gifts. For that matter, they make great gifts for you or anyone you know that needs a little encouragement in their life. We are His beloved children www.iwonderoriginal.storenvy.com

Pumpkin Bread

Today's recipe!  Absolutely amazing pumpkin bread! Thanks sis for the recipe! Also, the adorable mushroom topper is from "A Life So Simple" on etsy. It adds the perfect touch and makes cooking so much more fun!! Make sure you check out their etsy shop!!! www.etsy.com/shop/alifesosimple 

Ingredients:

2 cups flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup sugar

1 stick softened butter

3 eggs

1 can pumpkin

1 tsp. ginger

1 drop cloves essential oil

Directions:

Combine dry ingredients and set aside. Mix sugar and butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time mixing after each. Add dry ingredients to sugar and butter slowly while mixing. Pour into bread loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until cake tester comes out clean.

Wait Patiently on the Lord

     Well... it's been a while. Last night I did a photo shoot with my sister... I don't know if I have mentioned this on here but besides running I Wonder Original, I am also a photographer. Well... I haven't done anything in probably a year. Sometimes you just feel God putting others interests in your life. Last night, however, I felt the urge to grab my big camera and go out and shoot. I was unsure of how things would go simply because I haven't really photographed anyone with my camera in a while... yeah a year! Guess what?!? Everything worked amazing!!! The lighting, posing, styling, AND even the dreaded editing went SPLENDIDLY!! Really... it was an evening and moment that I keep pondering. Normally I am never satisfied with my work. I hate editing because I can never make it look like so and so or my camera skills are not what I wish they were. But you know what? I didn't feel that way this time! It's almost as if God led me away from photography to find who I am as an artist and my style. I've been out of the popular photographer loop and was able to think about what I liked... and not try to be someone else. It felt amazing!! Friends, sometimes it's good to walk away... to quiet your life and listen to God. Believe me, I am so glad he pushed me away from a great passion of mine to bring me back to view it in a new beautiful light! If you take away one thing from this story or this account, let it be this - Let God be the great Shepherd and put ALL of your faith and trust in Him!!! Walk by faith and not sight! You all are amazing!!! (oh and should I be jealous that my sister looks like Stevie Nicks?!?) 

I Wonder Tee

     Tees available at www.iwonderoriginal.storenvy.com This shirt comes in black and white!!! 

Gorgeous Hairstyle - Casey Leigh Wiegand

     Do you follow the beautiful @caseyleighwiegand's gallery? She is amazing! Look at her hair in this photo!!! Stunning!!

Photo - Kaity

Gorgeous photos by Kaity @fareisle

I Wonder Original - Art

     This painting is listed in my shop! Differet sizes are available. www.iwonderoriginal.storenvy.com

I Wonder Original

     So many ways to wear the tees in my shop! Head over to www.iwonderoriginal.storenvy.com to get yours!! Wear your faith!

Hand Stamped Necklace - Beloved

     Sometimes God uses our weaknesses to show us we need to depend and trust in Him. I absolutely cannot stand when people place last minute plans or 'ideas' in my lap and expect it to be a piece of cake. I know that's terrible to say... but it's true. I like to be prepared and while I am very spontaneous, I like to know ahead of time what others expect of me or want me to do. I want to be the best I can be. However, sometimes I think I try so hard that I become obsessed and become such a grouch. I forget that I'm not going to please everyone and that I am not ever going to be perfect. I forget that I have a Heavenly Father who wants me to lean on Him and to take my frustration away. Well, two weeks ago, my mom and aunt left for a mission trip with a few other ladies. They let me know two days before they left that it would be so nice if I would make a necklace for each of the ladies. Of course I said yes even though on the inside I was screaming and angry... once again, I was not trusting God to help me and I was again struggling with being a perfectionist. My mom wanted me to use my metal stamping supplies - stuff I bought months ago but have never attempted... Well... needless to say, I made a necklace but was not pleased with the outcome. I hurried to Hobby lobby with my grandma and she listening to my ideas and encouraged me to not stress. I began to pray and ask God to help guide me and for me to trust that He would take care of everything. Almost immediately, the design for the necklace in the photo above came to mind. The previous stress of making sure the necklace was perfect and meaningful for the ladies was gone. When I asked my mom and aunt what they wanted stamped on the necklace, they came up with 'Beloved'. When they gave the necklaces to the other ladies, one said that God had put the word 'Beloved' on her heart through scripture two weeks before. Also, a lady they met in the airport wanted one to buy one. So all of that to say... don't be like me! Put your life, faith, and trust in God!!! Give HIM your worries, fears and desires!! He will guide you and use you in ways you cannot imagine!! Let him lead your life!!!

Art in Shop

     SNEAK PEEK!!!! Here are two prints/canvases (various sizes) I will be listing!!! I can't believe this day has arrived!! It's scary but exciting sharing something that is so close to your heart that it's almost a piece of you. A part of me is afraid but... the journey that God brought me on to be here is too important not to continue. If you feel Jesus calling you to do something, don't shut out the voice but instead welcome it with open arms. It's not always easy and that is an important reason why I created this account - for us to encourage one another, lift each other up in prayer and offer support. Please let me know what you think!