Inspired by Friends

Lately I've heard a lot of church talks about creativity. That we are here to create things. It doesn't matter what you create or how it looks when you are done. It might be a meal, a good bedtime routine, a smile on someone's face, or a beautifully put together room. For me I have always loved to create. I love color and design. Its in my blood, but I have been off duty for the last several years. I think its because I moved away from one of my favorite neighbors Sachiko Aldous. She is an amazing creator. (Her link is below-Aldous family.) When we lived right next door to each other, she helped me learn how to quilt and make all kinds of wonderful things. I just moved away and had a ton of kids and lost that side of me. With the whole blogging craze I have reconnected with all of my wonderfully, talented friends. All of you are! Checking out everyone's blogs has inspired me out of my non-crafting funk. So I'm back I guess. The most important thing that I need to remember is that when I have created something (just as when God created the world) I need to "see that it is good". Maybe I'll be nice to my kids if I can remember that the process should be fun. Blah, blah, blah right? Anyway, so here are some things I've created lately. I think Riley's room is done. I decided to add the black to the whole color scheme, and it makes it feel a little more grown up. It might grow with her better. The other pictures are of the name sign I made for Sadie and the things right around her crib. For the sign, I bought letters at JoAnn's, decoupaged them with cute scrapbook paper, and had Corey make a "frame" for them. Riley and Addy have one too. They are super easy. And as for the keyholes mentioned in the last post, they are just made of ivory and sit in a shadow box and hang on the wall. Here's a bigger picture. I just like the shapes and that's all. My next goal is to find a quilt store or maybe just finish the two quilts that I've already started.