To all those in France, who are facing the worst 'storm' (of this sort) ever in their history, we are in prayer for you. For your healing and strength, for Gods intervention and mercy, and for the grace you need to conquer this senseless tragedy. Please remember that, though evil comes against, if you trust in the Lord, GOODNESS shall prevail. [We humans have a way of rallying around each other (near and far) working together to restore and rebuild. I believe that is God-instilled.] Let's keep lifting them in prayer and do what we can to help make a difference~
I am sitting at my lap top, looking out the window. We are in the midst of a winter storm here in Colorado; I can't even leave for work - It is snowing so hard. Visibility is poor. The wind is bringing down the few lingering Maple leaves and some weak branches from my front tree~ I'm grateful to be tucked up in my home - and not out in that storm! I heard it will all stop in a few hours - and warm to 40deg's later today, and perhaps even see a bit of the sun!? But from what I see right now, that doesn't sound very believable : J Living butted up against the Rocky Mountains brings a lot of 'guess-work' into predicting the weather! We shall see~
Thank you so very much! for stopping in to see my contribution for: (click >) Aple Apricot's Neutral linky party! Plese take a few minutes to click over and see what Wen has to share with all us Neutral Lovers!
I made this sweet mitten last year as a birthday gift for my baby sis~ It's about 6" long and was made from a wonderful PDF Tutorial from Nancy Maxwell James' Etsy Shoppe! > > Sugarlump Studio's
It actually opens at the top (I tucked a small gift inside) and is made of Natural batting. Covered w/different laces; etc. and vintage buttons from Grandma's jar. The image is paper and machine zig-zag stitched. I added some seed beads & such at the bottom. There's a twill tape loop at the top for hanging.
I am thankful to all of you in blogland : } who have visited and encouraged me whilst 'getting going' again and blogging. I appreciate your visits!!
Have a wonderful week~ Karen
amazing, awesome and plain gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the visit & comment Connie! Have been enjoying all your latest posts~Karen
DeleteWhat a lovely little mitten, Karen. I thought of you when we saw the storm you are having. Stay inside! Creating is far better than driving in the snow! Sue
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping in Sue! I appreciate you so much~ PS - the sun DID end up coming out later and melting lots of the snow : ) We get the craziest weather here! Karen
DeleteThis is totally gorgeous. What happened in France is a tragedy that has us all reeling. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Valerie! Your visit and comment is appreciated! Have a great week, ~Karen O
DeleteYour mitten is so gorgeous dear Karen! So peaceful and serene looking, perfect for this time where the peace of Christmas and the terror we face are mingled. Very meaningful words you wrote dear. Thank you. And I do hope the winter storm won't last long! Sending you hugs xx
ReplyDeleteWen I always appreciate your encouraging comments! Thanks so much. The snow is still here, but blue skies today ; ) ~Karen
DeleteWhat a darling little mitten, dear Karen. Nancy's tutorials are always wonderful. Please stay safe during the storm.
ReplyDeleteHugs and love,
Marie
Thank you so much Marie! Yes Nancy has great Tutorials and I have another one I want to try for Christmas~ Wish I had more time. Off to work. Have a wonderful day Marie! ~Karen
DeleteThis is so adorable dear Karen, so very,very sweet a mitten , love all the laces and glitter you added. I love Nancy`s art, and also have some of her tutorials .
ReplyDeleteThank you for your compassionate words about all the evil going on in our world, I so believe you are right, sweet friend.
I hope you have not "blown away" in the storm and snow, and that you are able going to work today, without being outside in a dangerous weather.
Thank you sweet for your lovely e-mail, you will hear from me next week, as the rest of this I`m so bussy !
Hugs from Dorthe
Much thanks dear Dorthe! I appreciate you so much~ Have a wonderful week! It will be very cold here for days. ~Karen
DeleteSo lovely cute work!
ReplyDeleteHope, your bad storm is over... it's really a very difficult and dark time here in Europe and it provides much in question at our own lives and actions - - -
Greetings from far Germany to the winterly Colorado
Have a cozy time in your home
Much thanks for the visit and greetings! Europe is suffering I know : ( Hoping for peace to have victory. Yes it is snowy in Colorado : ) Thank you! Karen
DeleteOh my that vintage image is just sweetest and I love all the lace and buttons, the beads at the bottom and pearls at the top are such a pretty touch to it also. I bet this meant so much to her, she will treasure your handmade creation! Hope you didn't get too snowed in, was watching the news last night and thought of you when I saw all that snow.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Connie! I always appreciate your visits! Yes, my sis did love it~ Hope your family is doing better? Take care, ~Karen
DeleteKaren your designs and work are incredible. I love this and the image is darling. Lace and glitter melt my heart.
ReplyDeleteYes, our hearts and prayers go out to France and for all the evil going on in the world. It is a troubled time. Thank you for your new following.
Have a wonderful rest of the week and Blessings to you. xo
You are such a peach Celestina!! Thanks for such a nice comment! Hope to see more of your blog soon~ Blessings, Karen
DeleteThanks Karen, nice to see your creation once again. Stopping by to say thanks for your comment on my fence post. Have a nice weekend.xo
ReplyDeleteIt is a treat to visit your blog Celeste! I mean that sincerely! : ) I enjoy your posts so much and hope to visit again soon. I have several to 'catch up' on~ Hugs, Karen O
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ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet and lovely ornament! It is just lovely and THANK YOU for giving credit to the tutorial. It means a lot to me. The Paris attacks are certainly just so horrific. We truly live in a different world now. I am a former Army Mom and my son fought in Iraq. I do not think this (terrorism) will ever stop I am sad to say. :(
I did not realize you lived in Colorado. I have it on my bucket list. Made it to Jackson Hole/Yellowstone in 1978, but never CO. My Dad's father immigrated to Leadville to mine coal.
Thank you Nancy! I love this tutorial~ Oh, Leadville is such a great little mining town! WAY up in the mountains ; ) Did I tell you I was born in MI?
DeleteYep; moved to CO around 12 yrs old. Have a great week-end Nancy! ~Karen O
Hello Karen,
ReplyDeleteI love your lacy mitten with simple buttons embellishing it. Nancy is so talented to think it up. You are so lucky to have the snow theme for your Christmas whites. It doesn't seem real at all in Australia! But thongs and surfboards just don't cut it for romance!!! Your mitten is so sweet and delicate, a very special gift for your sister.
hugs,
Jesse
Oh my most hearty thanks to you Jesse! for your visit's and support! I forget sometimes that it is Spring time in Australia : ) And though (here) we are used to it being 'winter' during Christmas, Spring is such an 'appropriate' time of year to celebrate the birth of Jesus; bringing 'new life' to the world~ Looking forward to your next post Jesse! ~Karen
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