Thank you!

Today is the Last day of #31days of Creating with Jesus In October.  Although I am glad to be done, my journey isn't over.  I am still up thinking about my next project, which I know you will get to be a part of!! If you have been following thank you for all of your encouragement!! All I can say is this is only the beginning of whats to come.  I am slowly working on evolving into who God has created me to be, I hope that I will be able to encourage you to do that as well.  Remember you are Strong, Brave and Beautiful, and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise.  We all were created to create, so what ever that looks like to you I would suggest you start living it.  I have learned in this challenge that there is a side of me that loves to create, just about anything and this brings me alive!  So I leave with this one question what do you love to do?  Whatever it is I suggest you do it!!

Blessings, Erica 

 

Cute top!

Okay so here is my finished project!! It's really cute on, I think I would wear a black tank under and maybe a cute cardigan sweater, with some cute jeans or leggings and boots!! I had fun making this today, although I had to re thread my machine a few times! It is important though to always test your stitch tension and make sure your stitch is working good on a piece of scrap fabric before you start!  Sometimes you have to start over if you don't cover all the basis first! This can also make it a longer process! In any rate it got finished and I managed to make dinner! Enjoy your night! Hope you like it!

Blessings Erica 

Pattern Making

It's been a long long time since I have made a pattern, today I worked on making a pattern for a pretty shirt that will be regular length in the front and a longer length in the back.  Here is a sneak peek of the pattern in progress as well as the fabric I will be using!  I will post the finished shirt tomorrow.  I have had so much fun doing this #31day challenge, although I have not been able to post every day.  Creating something daily with a toddler is a major task to take on, what was I thinking?  Whenever I try to draw, or cut fabric, or even write my baby is all up in the mix!  Also I have not shared much but my Grandfather passed away as well this month, less than two weeks ago, so that also took a lot of my time in the hospital.  With all that said I am excited though because I was just doing most of this for fun, and now I will be selling items in my new shoppe soon to come.  I will be partnering with Destiny House and part of the profits will go towards the house and helping woman who are come out of human trafficking.   This house is a part of the ministry I am involved in. There will be more soon on my blog, this is all just a sneak peek of whats to come!  

Hope you enjoy these pictures!!

  

Flower Power

It's been awhile since I have posted.  Well I would say doing something creative everyday and posting it was a bit of a challenge.  I am happy though with the results of what I was able to do. Who knows maybe I will crank out the last few days of this month.  Today I decided to make a flower print top. It needs a good iron but it's to late for that.  I hope that you like it.  It would look really cute layered under a jean jacket or maybe a nice suit jacket. Either way I love it! 

Enjoy! 

Lexi

It takes a while to work on an image for me it depends on what I am drawing Miss Lexi took 5hrs.  I'm sure I could have done a whole lot more but when the clock ticks to 1:30am it's time for bed and then it takes time to wind down in excitement.  Whenever I am passionate about something that I'm making I can't stop until I'm done.  This could be good and bad.  Good because it will get done, bad because it takes all my attention and I shut my family out.  Well sometimes that's necessary to create something beautiful.  I am thankful that my husband is open to letting me work on my craft, and my daughter is in bed! 

Now it's morning, time to let another day evolve, to be thankful for breath!  I hope that you enjoy your day and you will be able to observe one beautiful thing about yourself.  Because let's face it you are beautiful, and probably don't give yourself the healty pat on the back you need. Take a moment to reflect on your beauty. You may want to wear something beautiful, or put on a new shade of lipstick.  Embrace who you are and what you have been given even if it's just one thing you feel beautiful about. Lastly look in the mirror ask say I am Beautiful!  Because you are and you should be celebrated! Also I hope you will enjoy Lexi!

Lexi is Strong, Brave and Beautiful.  She has no fears.  Her time is spend reflecting the Glory of her father in Heaven.  She is at constant awe of the beauty of life and she will let nothing stop her from fulfilling her dreams. One of her greatest passions is to love, protect, and encourage the dreams of others. 

Scrap Remnants

I had bought a remnant piece of fabric a few years ago, and it's just been sitting. I decided that I was finally going to use it to make a pillow. I really love the pattern and am excited to lay on my new pillow.  There is something really cool about laying on a new pillow right??  I have never been big into decorating, I love beautiful things but decorating has not been a passion of mine.  I have been a little excited though lately when I have added extra pillows to my bed or my couch, its so much fun!    Check it out!

       

Turban Headband

Well my every couple of days to post streak has really been a pattern.  Creating something everyday is work.  Work that I love, but with a toddler sometimes you run out of steam!  I believe this has been a great creative challenge for me and it is exciting.  I think I will just continue having fun with it for the rest of October and beyond with no expectations.  Tonight I made this beautiful Turban inspired Headband which I love!! I hope that you like it enjoy!! Also I will be taking orders if you would like one;)

Blessings, Erica

        

            

Drawing

Well I did do a little drawing in college when I was getting my degree for apparel design.  I am having a fun time just doing what I call doodling!   I'm hoping to get better as I continue to exercise this skill again.  I have yet to sew anything new, just waiting on my energy to kick through the roof! I applaud myself though, this challenge has definitely caused me to dig deep into my creative self again.  And even though I have missed a few posts and probably failed in the standards of posting for 31 days straight, I'm winning because I am still going!  Just one picture tonight enjoy!

Blessing, Ehart

Doodles

I spend a lot of today walking, as I walked with my best friend and our kids I was overwhelmed with the excitement of just being.  Enjoying the crisp air on a fall day as the sun shinned brightly on our faces.  There was a moment when I just stopped and tilted my head directly at the sun with eyes closed and I just smiled.  Life could not be better than this, as my friend left to go home I continued to push my daughter around in her stroller. We went to the store, bank and then to the park.  Every where we went I just enjoyed the scenery! There is nothing like taking it all in, it seemed as though every tree, flower or plant was just so beautiful.  As we got home 3 hrs later I was tired from all the walking, so I rested.  Eventually I decided to do a little doodling, one thing I have been feeling lately is just to be still and know Gods in control he knows all things.  I just need to trust and be still.  I hope you enjoy my little creation tonight as well as a few pictures from my walk today! 

Blessings, Ehart

                   

        

        

        

        

My Made up Recipe

Tonight I made a new creation.  I haven't really been able to fulfil this whole challenge 31 days of creating.  I've had a few bumps in the road.  All last week was very hectic, I went to the hospital almost every night for 4 days straight visiting my grandpa who past away this last Thursday.  I am at peace knowing he is in heaven.  Tonight I finally got to make dinner. I threw a few items together it was so delicious. I don't have a name for it but I will post some pictures and the recipe below.  Maybe we will call it Brussel Sprout Chicken Delight!

Ingredients:

Red Potatoes-1 trader Joes Bag

Brussel Sprouts-1 trader Joes Bag

Chicken Strips

Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper

Johnny's Seasoning

Trader Joes Many Clove Garlic simmer cooking sauce

I first pre-heated the oven to 350 bake.  Then I cut all of my Brussel Sprouts in Half and then sliced up my potatoes.

I boiled the Brussel Sprouts for 2 mins.

I also heated up the Chicken Strips on Med-high with olive oil and Johnny's Seasoning until they were lightly browned.  

I layed the potatoe slices in a glass Pyrex dish and poured olive oil over the top. Then I put my chicken and Brussel sprouts on top. Season with salt and pepper. Then I poured the Garlic Sauce on the top.  Put foil on the top and baked for 30 mins. Then you have a yummy meal.  You can add rice if you want we ate it without rice and it was delicious!

        

Precious Moments

Every moment is precious I forget to just observe

Life is but a vapor, your here and then your gone

Your life you cannot choose but the right choices you can make to direct it

Forgotten are the ones you leave behind or the ones who fail to follow

Every last breath is counted even if it slowly phases out from one life to the next

We forget to laugh and be free the hustle and bustle of this life hold us down

The cries of many are silent and some are very relevant

Like a baby you come in crying and as Elder you go out the same

To be held hugged or touched are just the beginning of the basic needs in life

Time is all we have but we fail to stop looking at the clock

Rest is where patience is cultivated and freedom reigns

Remember that you steer the boat

Make every second matter and every breath count

Change is in the palm of your hands rest assured you will find peace if you pursue it

Everything you entertain is a choice its up to you to take the time to decide whats precious

Love every moment for every moment passes quickly

Be Blessed, Erica Hart

Be Silent

Come and Rest in the presence of your King, to be completely silent

There is no expectations lay everything down

He is waiting in the secret place to speak to you softly

Do not fear what lies ahead but rest assure he will hide you in the shadows of his wings

What holds you back from experiencing his love

Is is pain, pride, fear or not knowing

Life is full of beauty and the unknown

May you put your trust in a King who has an excellent plan for you

Still not assured make a step towards the door of life

Everything will change all you will need is patience and time

Resume a new position towards a narrow path

It will not be easy but worth all the trembeling

Greatness will proceed through the flames of fire

As dust you were formed then purged for his Glory

Expect to be re-arranged and formed like clay 

Into his likeness and beauty you were created

Blessings, Erica Hart

Its all Lace and Fabric

I had such a great time today doing a number of things, one of them was making this beautiful scarf!  I was so glad to create my creation with Jesus and my best-friend as we listened to Ocean by Hill-song! Which I love by the way!!! So today with a little help of my friend I got some great styling tips! This infinity scarf is half lace and half floral print.  Lace is really in and I have not seen this design yet anywhere,maybe you have?  Also I am taking orders if you would like one.  Here are the pictures from today. Enjoy!

My Necklace in this picture you can find @ www.SassyLemonade.com 

Dinner is Served

I love making the time to cook a good meal, you know the ones where you get to continue to keep eating even after you have ate it once?  Ya, ya its called left-overs.  But really it gives you a day or two depending on how much extra there is to feast on.  If I really wanted to go all crazy I would make dinner every night, I mean thats what I'm suppose to do right? Well some days that does not happen, so you get left-overs or you may need to do what we call make your own dinner! At any rate I am having fun making meals and really I don't think I'm half bad, well at least I think its good.  What I baked tonight Turkey Spaghetti. I even took some pics! Here take a look!

Here's the recipe

Turkey cooked with olive oil and Johnny's seasoning

Add Onions

Green Peppers, Red and Yellow

Dice up some tomatoes

Whats in the Sauce? Garlic Just how I like it!!

Mix it together and let it cook on low.

                                              Make up some noodles and then you are all done!