The adage actually is traced back in English to 1836...WOW...! It originates from the Roman poet who wrote that "tempus fugit" (time flees). In 1835, Shakespeare threw a clock out the window and came up with the saying "time flies" in 1836.
All that said, it was a good, if not short, summer even though we didn't get to travel very much. We only went on one camping trip this summer. But we did a fair amount of swimming and sunning and messing around locally. It's hard for my girls because my husband and I both work, so unfortunately they have to be at the house all day long. But we went without any mishaps to speak of, save the occasional bee sting or sunburn! Not too shabby! LOL
The worst part for me was ALLLL the plans I had for my craft room for the summer! Those literally flew right out the window!! You know, "the best laid plans of mice and men!" Summer time, so flew on by and I got NOTHING accomplished!! I will get my challenges posted this week (never fear Tracy Woodsford), HOPEFULLY, but that is ALL I worked on as the month of July flew right on by! EEEEEEK! :) May the Art God's forgive me!!! LOLOLOLOL
Well I will just have to share what I got in the mail yesterday to give me that art, get me out of a rut, kick in the who ha boost!!! LOL I was SO COMPLETELY EXCITED to receive this MAJOR BLESSING from an ANGEL friend of mine, Wanda Hentges!!!! Wanda sent me an amazing RAK that sent my little heart pitter pattering!! Wanda, my friend, YOU are a TREASURE!!
Out of the gate was the AWESOME tag that Wanda made with her sweet message on the back! I LOVED, LOVED this tag! Wanda's gift and talents are so evident on her webpage and Google+, but it is so much more in person! The colors in this tag and the textures of the embellishments were gorgeous! I loved this little pot and flower. I think I might try to frame this bit of preciousness for a sweet corner in my home!!Once I removed the tag, all the goodness inside came forth!!! LOl Wanda sent me these AWESOME tags of green and red! These tags are the large size, which I have never worked on before, so I was totally stoked about that!!! As a matter of fact, I couldn't wait and went right home and busted one out that I will share tomorrow!! Loved, loved these tags!! The next bit of goodness was a baggie CHOCKED FULL of amazing bits and bobbles for my mixed media journaling!! Chip pieces to die cuts to bits of embellishments. Once again, I was giddy with excitement! I went through that baggie like you wouldn't believe! I have so many plans for those yummy bits!!!
Then the next layer was the ULTIMATE TOY SURPRISE INSIDE!!! Wanda sent me amazing discontinued paints from her stash!! The part that is so exciting for me is they are PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Paints!!! YIPEEEEE!!! I have coveted those paints for soooooooo long! Wanda is an amazing Designer for Paper Artsy and her projects made with their paints are always just FABULOUS!!! I simply can't wait to do my next project with all these fabulous colors! Wanda was SOOO VERY generous and I had soooo many beautiful colors included! If there is anything such as an Art Angel, I believe Wanda, my friend, YOU ARE ONE! :)In God's Word He tells us "This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you." (John 15:12) That is God's amazing heart towards us His children and His heart for His children towards others!!! We are to be representatives or ambassadors for Christ here on this earth. It is God making His appeal through us that ALL be saved and come to know the knowledge of the truth of that GREAT LOVE!!! When others see us, they need to see Christ!!
If you don't know God's Word, which is His purpose for your life, then you can't act according to those truths. Engaging or acting on His Word is to KNOW and LOVE Him and represents a life totally submitted and yielded to His purpose. That is my desire! I have my moments to be sure, but thank God for His infinite patience, grace and mercy!!
Wanda's precious gift along with her beautiful artwork are all indicative of her love for her Heavenly Father! She's a precious spirit and I can't thank her enough for her random act of kindness to me! I encourage you to go visit Wanda over on her blog and see ALL the lovely things she does with her amazing gift from the Lord! Thank you for making my day Wanda!!
Share the Father's heart with someone today! You will be blessed and you will be a blessing! :)
I know all about the summer speeding by. July is really the only month I have time to get stuff done! And while I feel like I did accomplish a few things, I still feel like I havn't hardly managed anything. What a beautiful tag and wonderful goodies Wanda sent you! Oh my goodness. I need more people who express God's love to me with craft gifts. hehehehe, Oh my, no, I am grateful for everyday that the Lord shares his love and the opportunities He gives me to share His love! Really!
ReplyDeleteGrateful indeed Dana! I am so very grateful that God orchestrated like-minded online relationships for me that has presented so many blessings for me through all of you wonderful ladies' beautiful gifts and talents to sharing those talents and crafty goodness! I pray the next month sees both you and I some new and fresh crafty time because I, for one, need it!! LOL But I am glad for the opportunity to take care of things we need to and share time with my kiddos! Take care my friend and can't wait to see what you have coming up on your artsy plate! :) Blessings
DeleteFelicia, you are so sweet!!!! Your blog and your emails have blessed me greatly and I'm happy God can use me to be a blessing to you!!! I know you'll make good use and have with the stuff. It is totally fine to throw anything away in the bag you don't want to use or pass it on. The tags... a few (or maybe several) years ago there was a business closing in a town about a half hour from us and they had a big garage sale and I got a big box of those tags for a few dollars. They are not exactly the same size as any of the Ranger tags but still fun to use. Enjoy!!! And God Bless You!!!!
ReplyDeleteAwwwww Wanda (blushing), thank you so much! Like I expressed to Dana, I am so very grateful for God providing such wonderful online relationships! Yes indeed, you bless me continuously with His heart through your work! I so enjoy how He works through you as I KNOW other do!! Let me tell you ladybug, the stash in the bag is the bomb (as my daughter would say)!! LOL! I loved all that goodness and will totally use in my projects! What great find with those tags! They aren't the same size you are right, but it was so fun working on the one I just did because it's bigger than a Ranger tag, but just smaller that a journal page, so in between, you know? So just right if you aren't in the mood for either of the other!! LOL I have a quirky mind! LOL I won a Gelli Print contest through Tonya Gibbs that I was stoked about and she sent me all the goodies to make my own "mini journal" so guess what paints I will be using for that project!! God is so good and His timing is perfect! I was thinking when she sent me the goodies that I didn't have "great" paints to do her journal justice, but God had another plan through YOU! I can't wait to get started on that album with those lovely paints! Thank you again, so much, my friend! Have a FABULOUS day and may He pour out on you as you have poured out! :) Hugs!!!!
DeleteAbsolutely wonderful tags Wanda and Felicia as always you are a dear heart so detailed and flattering yet honest and very sincere in your feedback. Wanda has a true talent, more than she knows :-)
ReplyDeleteAwww Becky, thanks my friend! I just love all my online friends and want to make sure that I share and lift them ALL up along with their talents! I glean so much from you all, I just want to make sure you guys know it!! Blessings, blessings, blessings! :)
DeleteWow, you lucky girl! When you said Wanda gifted you some paints, I thought it was a couple of bottles not two dozen! Talk about Christmas in July! An art angel indeed - and she chose the right person to give these to! You'll make lots of wonderful art with these!
ReplyDeleteI KNOW RIGHT!!! I was like a kid in a candy store! I was so stoked and all smiles FOR DAYS!! I still smile EVERY TIME I open up my paint drawer! She was a blessing indeed! :)))) Thank you for the sweetness my friend! :) You bless me! :)
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