Crafted by Grace

Winter blues got you down?  Let's cheer up with a look at one of our newest colors. My pick for Winter Blues?    Carolina I love this color because it is fresh and encouraging.  It reminds me of all the best parts of a snowy day, and none of the worst.    It is cheerful, but not brash.  Winter in our area of the world can be harsh, but I tend to focus on the astounding beauty and quiet of our snow-globe world.   This season, Carolina is featured in our  Love Blossoms  and  Something Fierce  kits!  These are available for a limited time. There's nothing quite like waking up in the morning to peer out at a 'brand new world' that was created overnight, simply by falling snow.   On the best of these mornings, there are a loads of blue tones and sometimes even this perfect  Carolina  blue painting the sky.   In  Love of Color ,  we learn that there are some beauti...

An online acquaintance of mine was recently struggling with criticism from others over her decision to homeschool. She asked if she was the only one who felt alone.  She also asked us for our "why." Her question brought so many feelings to the surface for me.  Here is my response. To:          Any mom feeling criticized, overwhelmed, and afraid to fail. From:    A mom who's been there. "As a family that feels a strong conviction to be a part of both worlds, I implore you not to stoop so low as to trash public schools in order to build yourself up while you homeschool.  I'm certain that we all feel misunderstood at times - wherever our children are being schooled.  I've received it in both scenarios.  I'm sure parents with their children in Christian or charter school face the same judgement.  No, you are certainly not alone.  You need support and are getting the opposite, and it hurts.  A lot.  *sigh*...

It's hard to believe it's been over a decade since I first signed up with Close to My Heart!  I have never regretted that decision for one single day.  We have a brand new, jam packed Holiday Expressions catalog, a new monthly kit program, and BEAUTIFUL new colors!  Can't wait to share it all with you.  Email me to request a new catalog or set up an event!  rebecca@scrapbook-simple.com Here's one of my favorite products: Grab a BASHFUL (ballet pink) Shimmer Brush for only $2 on our clearance page !!! But there's more!  Been looking for a chance to step back, take a deep breath, and get refreshed?    Our all-inclusive Fall Crafter's Getaway is just the thing, and I have a few spots left!  Delicious meals, craft table for the weekend, sharing snacks and conversation with friends, leaving a new trick or two, looking out over the beautiful lake at Covenant Acres camp ... what's not to love? Contact me to re...

Besides four days of AMAZING Boxing Day sales here: http://rebeccalaird.closetomyheart.com ... I give you this.  A beautiful five minutes to set your heart right this year. http://simplyflourishinghome.com/my-imperfect-christmas/#comment-737 Love to you, all my hard-working friends!  Happy "After-Christmas!!"