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Do The Next Thing

"At an old English parsonage down by the sea,
there came in the twilight a message to me.
Its quaint Saxon legend deeply engraven
that, as it seems to me, teaching from heaven.
And all through the hours the quiet words ring,
like a low inspiration, 'Do the next thing.'

Many a questioning, many a fear,
many a doubt hath its quieting here.
Moment by moment, let down from heaven,
time, opportunity, guidance are given.
Fear not tomorrow, child of the King,
trust that with Jesus, do the next thing.

Do it immediately, do it with prayer,
do it reliantly, casting all care.
Do it with reverence, tracing His hand,
who placed it before thee with earnest command.
Stayed on omnipotence, safe 'neath His wing,
leave all resultings, do the next thing.

Looking to Jesus, ever serener,
working or suffering be thy demeanor,
in His dear presence, the rest of His calm,
the light of His countenance, be thy psalm.
Do the next thing."

~Elizabeth Elliot

More Valentines

This is part of what we sent to my oldest at college. I love getting mail ,especially if it is filled with fun goodies from people who love me. Even an unexpected note brings delight on a dreary winters day! I hope she has a wonderful weekend full of love and fun!

Most all of the stamps are Layers Of Color of course!- because they are my favorite! I also punched holes in the side and added some fun fibers for a hanger.

Here's whats inside

To My Valentine

Here is the Valentine I made for my hubby. Does it speak passion? Well it is suppose to...its my version of it anyway. It has chocolate in it and also 4 sweet talkin' messages in it! I think he will like it.

My Quote of the Month

"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen; not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else."

--C. S. Lewis

I would add: I know God because I can feel His warmth on my face!

Unique Valentine Holder

I found this template in a bunch of old stuff I had lying around so unfortunately I don't remember where I got it from, bummer. I have been trying to clean out my studio for months literally. Sadly, it just isn't happening.


On the flip side, as I trudge through piles and containers, I end up finding all kinds of treasure I forgot I had! Does that ever happen to you? Well this template was one of those finds, it reminds me of a french fry box.


Who knew a greasy fry box could become a beautiful Valentine Tag Holder. I used Layers of Color Renaissance Hearts stamps to embellish the front along with a bit of gold glitter. Then for the tags I stamped with Regal Wings and Royal Birds, Old World Flourish, Fleur Hearts and Beaded Frames. These tags are ready to be personalized and embellished.