Blog Maintenance

Hello! 

If you use Google Reader or Blogger to be notified of new posts, you may have noticed that I have been playing about with links and posts, etc.

If you look at the bottom of the left sidebar, you will see that there are now four categories to choose from when viewing posts. That way there isn't a lot of text down there and it's easier on the eyes!

:)

I'll be back tomorrow with Mother's Day card ideas. (Note for the Americans: we have our Mother's Day considerably earlier than yours, it's this Sunday!)

See you then!

I won a giveaway!

A few weeks ago, I won a giveaway at Homemade By Jill!

Last Friday, these burp cloths arrived for me, all the way from California.

I love them! I wonder if Jill looked at my blog for a colour scheme. :) Obviously I don't have any children yet (got to marry my Prince Charming first! :D) but I'm looking forward to using these adorable burp cloths when I do have children.

The best bit is that Jill has done a tutorial on how to make the burp cloths, so you can have them yourself and not just drool over mine. :) The link is right here.

I really enjoy reading Homemade by Jill, it's a great crafty blog, so check it out!

See you on Wednesday!

Reader Requests... Easter Cards

I had a 'Reader Request' for some Easter card ideas.

These are for you, Debbie! 

:)

All I did is used double sided tape to attach a cross shape (there's probably a template online if you don't want to draw it yourself, just look it up on Google) to some pretty paper. The paper is from a 'Forever Friends' set, bought from Staples (Photo below). You can get it at Hobbycraft, and WHSmith, too. Sadly for you Americans, I don't know any American stores you could get it from, but they're quite common, so look out for them. :) I then used more sticky tape to attach the papers to the green card, and stuck some pretty flowers on.

I used the same technique to make these cards, too.

I did the same for these cards, too, but added a rose and a brad just like I did on the Valentines card here.

It reminds me of how Christ's love for us nailed Him to the cross, to take away our sins and grant us eternal life if only we trust in Him. 

:D

See you on Monday!!!

P.S. Let me know if there's something else you'd like to see on my blog! Don't be shy. :)

And the winner is....

Are you excited?!

Entrant number 1: Charlotte (who entered by email)

Entrant number 2: Elspeth

Entrant number 3: Jenna

But who has won?

Random.org has picked the winner. Here's picture proof!

Ccongratulations Elspeth! Your prize will be posted very soon. :)

Have you ever wondered why I want to give things away on this here blog?

Wonder no more. :)

I am a Christian, believing that Jesus came into the world to die to take away my sins. He rose again victorious over death, and can give us eternal life if we trust in Him to save us from our sins. This is the greatest gift EVER! I like to show my thankfulness to Him by giving things away to you guys. :D

You might have heard the Bible verse "It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20 v 35) I believe that's true because I am blessed and very happy when I give things away! Hopefully the receiver is, too. :) It also helps me to show them God's love to each and everyone of us. :)

Also, when I die, I want to remembered as a very generous person! I love giving away, please don't ever be shy about entering my giveaways. :D

Here's a photo to end with of some of Elspeth's prize.

See you on Wednesday, I've got a big treat coming up!

:)