Really... Nathan should not leave me alone this long. It currently looks like a craft store threw up in our living room! However, I am super excited about about this next little project!
Ok, serious note. So I've been thinking a lot about this blog & the things I enjoy. They can really become inward focused & certainly without realizing it... become an idol in my life. I definitely think the Lord has given me a love for crafting, thrifting and making things that are dull- beautiful. Rather than just focusing this on my home... I want to reach out. One reason Nathan & I moved to this apartment complex and out of seminary housing is so that we could minister to our neighbors! So this Valentine's Day we want to love on our neighbors.
I saw on Pintrest an idea I fell in love with from the ladies of eighten25! I thought it would be perfect to share with our neighbors. It cost me less than $5 per neighbor & it also gave me a crafting outlet!
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| Find a jar with a wide mouth. I found these at Walmart for $2.97! (isn't it cute!?) |
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| Use either ribbon, twine, or fabric. I chose to use 2" fabric strips that were about 20" long. |
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| Aren't they darling? |
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| Each fabric is different. I just happened upon all this scrap fabric in fabulous colors & prints for $3. I mean it was a lot of fabric. I almost felt bad about getting all of this for $3!! |
Now... to fill those adorable little jars! I made yummy cookies which of course had to be pink! I actually kinda invented the recipe... which I'll share later with you!
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| Voila! I just used a piece of scrapbook paper to write a little note. The front reads, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matt. 22:37-39 |
And then on the back is a little note from us wishing them a Happy Valentine's Day!
I hope this inspires you to turn your gifts & hobbies outward & serve/ love others! After all, isn't that what we're called to do? (yes!)
P.S. I will not be giving our lovely neighbors 3 week old cookies! This was just a trial run... don't worry. There will be a fresh batch baked closer to Valentine's Day!
LOVE this! Didn't even know you were a blogger!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yeah it's a new thing! :)
Deleteyou are so cute and crafty!! I love this idea and I love how you used your craftiness to love on others. thanks for the inspiration!! :)
ReplyDeleteI was seriously wondering if they were getting early gifts or if you were just going to tuck them away until the 14th. I apologize for doubting you.
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