Inspirations By Lara

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Repurposed wood - picture frames

My good friend brought me some wood pieces that were going to the burn pile!

I decided to make some picture frames!

They have been a huge hit at Genevieve's!

Each one has one of my funky flowers at the bottom!

Thanks for stopping by!

Expect miracles, laugh often, and always color outside the lines!

xo-

Lara

Friday, November 29, 2013

Mixed media zipper pouches

Remember the painted fabric from last week? Well, I taught myself to free-motion quilt and put in a zipper last week...and these little guys were the result!

The pouches were so much fun to make!

Thanks for stopping by!

Expect miracles, laugh often, and always color outside the lines!

xo-

Lara

Thursday, November 28, 2013

thank·ful

adjective

feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.

Origin:
before 900; Middle English;

grate·ful

adjective

1. warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful:

2. expressing or actuated by gratitude: a grateful letter.

3. pleasing to the mind or senses; agreeable or welcome; refreshing: a grateful breeze.

Today is a day to be thankful! We are so blessed! Thank God for family, friends, and all of the rich blessings as you gather around your tables today!

I am most thankful for the blessing of family!

My beautiful daughter!

My favorite student!

My mother and father.

My brother and his family!

Seth, dad, and Scott

Amy and Scott

Scott's other son, Matthew didn't get to make the trip because of football. However, I'm thankful for him too! I'm also excited about seeing him play some football for the Wildcats next year!

Have a VERY blessed day!

Expect miracles, laugh often, and always color outside the lines!

xo-

Lara

Monday, November 18, 2013

Mail Art Monday!

Thanks for stopping by!

Expect miracles, laugh often, and always color outside the lines!

xo-

Lara

Sunday, November 17, 2013

At the Cross

In Memory of:

Joey Butler

11.17.13

Isaiah 40:31

but those who hope in the Lord
    will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
    they will run and not grow weary,
    they will walk and not be faint.

Joey was a great pastor and friend. He went to be with the Lord today. He and Jesus are laughing about how he always told people that baseball was God's favorite sport. I guess we will have to meet him at Heaven's gate to get the details on Jesus' response!

Joey was an incredible picture of building relationships with people. Countless lives turned to Christ because of his questions. Often times the questions were tough...hard to swallow...truth...addressed areas that needed action...change in direction...grace...BUT always provoked a deeper yearning and seeking of Truth...Jesus...and God's Word.

I know he will be deeply missed by his wife, 3 children, and family of believers.

Until the day we meet at Heaven's gate...and see him in a ball cap...probably Mississippi red...playing for team Jesus...may we be challenged to build people who know Christ, make Him know, and enjoy the journey together.

Have a blessed day!

xo-

Lara

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Saturday Sneak Peeks

I'm teaching myself to free-motion quilt!

I have had a free motion quilting foot for about 5 years.

Last night I "sold" my fears and just got busy stitching!

Come back next week to see what I do with this painted and stitched material!

Thanks for stopping by!

Expect miracles, laugh often, and always color outside the lines!

xo-

Lara

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Etsy is being re-stocked!

NEW items!

I've been busy working on some new items for my Etsy shop!

I am making a few journals for the shop...so I also started making some tags for the pockets...OR gift tags...OR a little card with a special note for a friend!