Pee-Pee Tee-Pees

I know you're reading this title thinking, what in the world!

This are someone of the most genius things I have every heard of! They are designed for baby boys and when you are changing their diapers. See, if you have ever changed a little boy's diaper, you know that you can have a "shower" coming. So theses P-P T-P's are designed to be put on the Pee-Pee so that if they "shot a gyser" then the do so in the Tee-Pee and not on YOU!

Plus the are wash-washable! So when your done and re-use! I made these for my cousin who just had their first, who is a precious baby boy! Welcome Case!!!

So here is THE HOW TO...

NEED THE FOLLOWING:

Terry Clothe

Soft Fannel

Matching thread

Coordinating Ribbon

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.) Cut a circle with the diameter of 5-6" out of both pieces of Fabric. I did 5" with the bottom of a jar. It it so much easier tracing the circles perfectly each time.

2.) Then cut the circle in half like a semi-circle.

3.) Next, we Sew! Start in the middle of the straight edge.

4.) Sew to the edge, around the circle and then stop right when you got to the straight edge; sticking will be look like a "G".

5.) Now turn right side out.

6.)Next, cut a piece of ribbon 7" long.

7.) Twist to make a loop.

8.) Tuck in the loose ends into the open part of the semi-circle.

9.) Then fold over the ribbon on the flannel side.

10.) Then fold over the circle where the ribbon and Flannel are inside and terry cloth on the outside. Now sew the edge that is still open. (I had to hand sew this closed due to thickness). (all like below)

11.) Then turn it right side out once completed and TADA! DONE!

To top everything off, I made this tag with my Cricut Machine and wrote a message to explain this super fun Baby Shower Gift!

Mummies (a.k.a "Mummy Dogs")

The Ministries I work with (the LIFE & the REFUGE) had their annual Costume Bash (a.k.a. Spooktacular) Friday, October 29th at the Compton Gardens in Bentonville, AR. It was a great turn out and a so much fun!

In the spirit of the night I made these cute little "Mummies" for the party! They were so fun and such a hit that I didn't have one "Mummy" leftover! Here's what you do....

INGREDIENTS:

Package of 8 hotdogs (I cut mine in half bc I wanted several small ones and not a couple of big ones)

can of Crescent Rolls or Breadstick Dough

Mustard

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.) First thing you are going to work is the Crescent Rolls (or breadstick dough).

• Notes on the Dough: Both work well.
• For those watching your pennies, Crescent Rolls were cheaper for.
• We need strips of dough so the Breadsticks are already in rows versus you will be cutting up Crescent rolls.
• If you put the dough in the freezer for a few minutes before handling it, the dough is easier to work with!

SO...Take the Crescent Rolls out of the can, spread out on a cutting board. You are going to use one triangle per dog. Cut Strips no bigger than 1/4 inch.

(you can separate triangles and then cut. I like the longer strips of dough so I cut my stripes and divided into groups for each hotdog)

2.)You will start at the top of the dog, rap around once, leave a good size gap for the eyes and then continue rapping the entire dog with the amount of Dough you have allotted.

NOTE: You can pull and stretch the dough. If it breaks just re--attach and keep going. ONCE the bake you can't tell. SO YOU CAN'T MESS UP! YAY!

3.) Cook at 375 for 12-15 minutes.

4.) When they are done add the eyes. Take the mustard and with a toothpick add to dots of mustard (as big or little as you want them). I didn't have nay toothpicks so I just squeezed from the mustard bottle which proved Challenging.

TADA! DONE!

No Worries

As I was debating on what to post first, I looked to see when I last wrote anything.....it's been over a month! So much has happened and still so much to come. The first thing I wanted to share is the most recent, I have discovered a new life verse for myself. Or I should say, God have given me a new life verse.

It is 1 Peter 5:7:

"Cast all your cares upon Him for he cares for you!"

Like I said so much has gone on over the last several weeks, so much to accomplish, to get done, some things I have been anxious about and the words "what if" have seemed to become more apart of my thought process.

Then, this past Sunday, God gave me this verse. I decided to look it up on NetBible Website (which a wonderful site for breaking down scripture and getting the original Greek/Hebrew translations & user Friendly). I love doing this because it gives me more of what God is trying to teach me. So I here is what I came up with....

Starting with "Cast", the original meaning means "To Throw upon; place upon." I like the "throw upon". This would require complete let go of whatever it is your holding onto with decidation of trusting Christ to take "it" from you. It's not God "pulling" this from you or "prying back your fingers" to let go. Making me think that sometimes I am the latter and not so great as just giving it up to Christ until I am at my wit's end.

"All" is pretty straight forward of meaning "everything"; there is nothing to small or to big to give him. That's anything from "I want to lose 5 more pounds" to "Lord help me get everything done in one 24 hours of this day!"

"Cares". This one was the kicker for me! "Cares" had the definition of "care, anxiety, worries, concerns, worrying, castling." Those who know me, know I try to look for the positives in life, however I also pay attention to details, which can lead to being "concerned or anxious about things." That's my Positive spin on my worries so that it's not so much of a doubt or worry. But what this verse made realize, was not me being "concerned" and "just aware of the details", was that I was not Trusting Christ with my CARES and that I was not "CASTING" or "THROWING" my worries to Him. Even though my head knew God is bigger than our Circumstances, my heart was not living by that.

"Cares"....number 2.....Cast all your Cares upon Him because he Cares! This second "Care", the NetBible showed the original Hebrew Translation was slightly different from the first. It was defined as "to care about, cares, does worry, concerned, court." All of which were PRESENT tense. See God is the one that is meant to "CARE", as in worry about things, being concerned of the outcomes and concerned for everyone. He is the one who "Courts" our life.

The 1st "Care" is describing what we do and carry. The 2nd "Care" is describing what God does for us and how He feels about us. Therefore we should trust him more as he carries it all for us.

When I put all of that info together, here is what I saw (my own Message Translation):

"Throw upon every individual & entire care, concern or worry you castle onto Him(Our Saviour & God), SINCE He already worries courts & cares about You!"

The Paper Tower

Hey there-

It's been way too long. September just came and went. I have so much to catch you all up on and I have several posts saved up to typed up soon.

But first, I know some of you are advent scrapbookers, organizers and multi-taskers. Well you need to check out this item at the Original Scrapbook box Website. From the Workbox, to the deskbox to the Paper Tower, these pieces of furniture are great for the crafter/organizer in all of us.

As a bonus there is a contest you can currently entire for a chance to win a Paper Tower!!

For details go to Rachelle's Writing Spot.

I am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made!

A situation (I ashamedly admit was over 6 weeks ago) has left me in a timid estate. One where I have lost my self-confidence and become more timid than I probably should be. To the point (again ashamedly to admit) which now is rolling into other areas of my life.

It was a life situation of which I had no clue it was coming. It was like a gut sucker punch. You don’t see it coming, and it’s certainly not expected from the person it’s coming from. It knocks the breath out of you and your dazed, confused, defenseless. You get a hold of your self and then another punch…again out of nowhere. Before you know it, you’re in a fight defending yourself all while wondering “why are you in this position to begin with?’

That is was where I was. I completely didn’t see that coming and emotionally I struggled with how to handle it. I haven’t been in such a position that I could remember and not prepared for it; I froze. Over the last several weeks I have sought out advise, scripture and my elders, for resolution for myself and with this situation. I thought that objective was reached, however now I have discovered there are some remaining wounds. My dilemma now is my attitude and response to this person. I “flinch” in wondering am I going to be sucker punched again and find myself in this “timid” estate; which now has bled into other areas of my life.

So again I have turned to scripture wondering how do you get back to that safe place of home with my Lord, before the thief (the Devil) came to steal my peace from me? I have found scripture telling me,

“God did not make His children to be TIMID” 2 Timothy 1:7

(I am not made to be fearful, cowardice or cringing. But He has given us a spirit of power and of love, calm and of well-balance mind!)

“Casting the whole of your care {all your anxieties, worries, concerns} on Him, for he cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.” 1 Peter 5:7
(I should not and do not have to carry this with me. I can and will give it to Christ. I will only feel his affection for me!)

“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” Psalms 139:14
(I am made as I am for a reason and I rejoice in that for my Lord created me this way for a reason!)

“But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as name sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7
(As this person sees me, does not mean that is accurate or even relevant! My God sees my heart and knows my heart as I seek my Lords will! That is all I should meditate on!)

"I have set the Lord continually before me; because He is at my right head, I shall not be moved. “ Psalm 16:8, Isaiah 41:10
(My Lord is my strength, not others and what they think/say about me. My Lord is my right hand; He is My Compass and My Strength!)

I hope this gives strength to any of you that might have experienced the same thing. To know we are all human and will mess up. But we are not to care our burdens and to become TIMID. We are to take stride in our LORD. We are to turn to HIM and he will give us Refuge! Know that God is a God of Grace, Peace and Joy. Anything outside of that is of the DEVIL (looking to rob you of all things Righteous!)

With Great LOVE for you all-

Sarah

God will Get you Home

One of my favorite little Devotional books is entitled Grace for the Moment: Volume 1 by Max Lucado. He takes sections from his book, pairs it with scripture and then gives you great food for thought about our Gracious God whom shows us the way on a Daily basis and a great big serving of LOVE.

Todays was named "God will Get you Home." It has the same time of my last post, but slightly different. Hope you enjoy,

"What we see will last only a short time, but what we cannot see will last forever."

2 CORINTHIANS 4:18

For some of you, the journey has been long. Very long and stormy. In no way do I wish to minimize the difficulties that you have had to face along the way. Some of you have shouldered burdens that few of us could every carry. You have bid farewell to life-long partners. You have been given bodies that can't sustain your spirit. You have spouses who can't tolerate your faith. You have bills that outnumber the paychecks and challenges that outweight the strength.
And you are tired.

It's hard for you to see the City in the midst of the storms. The desire to pull over to the side of the road and get out entices you. You want to go on, but some days the road seems so long....

Let me encourage you....God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile.

"What we see will last only a short time, but what we cannot see will last forever. "

2 CORINTHIANS 4:18

from Lucado's book In the Eye of the Storm

Come to me, all who are burdened....

Have you ever had a day, or a week or a month, of where your to-do list grows every time you mark something off. Or when you accomplish one task there is another 5 waiting....answer one email and there is another ten in your inbox....wondering when are you going to find the time to get it all done and yet still find REST/RESTORATION!

If your answer is Yes, then I can relate to you. The last couple of weeks, I feel like I am going from one thing to the next, squeezing every second out of the day as I possibly can and my to-do list the longest I have seen in a long time.

I was starting to feel worn out and wondering "How am I going to accomplish all of this when all I want is a Nap?".... But then God gave me this verse this morning,

Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest,

and in the Message Translation,

"Are you tired? Worn out? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll RECOVER your life. I'll show you how to take a REAL rest."

What a great since of peace that came over me! All I have to do to be restored is to get away with my LORD and I can recover! He will show me what REAL Rest feels like! So I am leaning on him and getting away with Him as He Restoreth my Soul! Wont' you do the same!?