The Imperfect Stone

This was a project that kept me awake creating in my head for a few nights. It would've looked much better if I would've had the right wood working tools, but unfortunately I had to use what was available. The recipient of the gift was however very gracious :) Hopefully someday soon I will be available to extend my tool box!

I wrote the accompanying poem as well...

The Imperfect Stone

When God created the mountains

He did not use the perfect stone

Instead He gathered the flawed ones
From wherever they were strewn

Together they were built up
And set upon the solid ground
A foundation that grew stronger
The tighter they were bound

From these flawed imperfect stones
The mighty mountains rose
Trusting in God’s loving hand
Afraid of no storm that blows

We are those flawed imperfect stones
Gently gathered by God’s hand
Strengthened by the love He gives
Together we will stand

Though the hands of time will change
And storms surround us too
Our family will grow closer
Knowing God will bring us through
Written By: Denise Ollanketo

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Photo Props - Mr & Mrs Signs

These are some photo props that I was asked to make by Alana Sheets. All of these pictures were taken by her. Check out her website for all of your photography needs http://www.alanasheetsphotography.com/

Contact me if you are interested in custom-made photo props :)

Burlap Banner - Baby Boy

This is a burlap baby boy banner that I made for Alana Sheets Photography. I used Caleb's sweet little footprint :) so this banner was extra special!

Alana is an amazing photographer! She took all of these pictures...check her out at http://www.alanasheetsphotography.com/

Contact me if you would like to purchase a custom-made banner.

Yay!!

I am having soooo much fun re-designing my blog!! Now I just need more people to follow it :) Tell me what you think!

LJ's 5th Birthday Invitations

LJ decided he wanted to have a Spiderman theme for his birthday this year, even though he never watches Spiderman Lol! Thanks to my wonderful sister-in-law's cricut cartridges this is what I came up with...



I was quite pleased with them :)

Crafty Corners

So I would like to start posting pictures of scrapbook/craft rooms, and calling it "Crafty Corners". I love looking at others rooms and seeing different ideas, the way they organize, re-using items that I might never have thought of, or different projects that they have done.

If you would like to share your pictures, ideas, or projects please email them to me at dollanketo@yahoo.com I can post your name or keep it anonymous. Don't be afraid to share! We're all addicts in this crafty world and we need our fix!

The debut of Crafty Corners are pic's that were shared from one of my Workshop Ladies.

I visited her room and loved it!

I love the little baskets and containers that were re-used to hold items. The book shelf on the left is her prized possession. Someone close to her made it by hand. The partition in the background covers space that isnt' part of her crafty corner (Love it!). Notice the addition of the little things like an angel statue, lace curtains, and antique box that give her room that extra charm.

Here is her workspace where she stores paper in a cube with shelves, cricut, cartridges,

and ribbon. Office bins on top of the cube create an easy place to store paper also. Again,

notice the touch of detail with the antique clock, violin lamp, and pictures of loved ones.

Your scrapbook/craft room should reflect the things that bring you inspiration

and make you happy.

Here she washed out used gel air freshners and re-used them to hold brads, and small

misc. items. They add the perfect touch of cuteness with the decorative tops,

and the containers allow you to see what you need at a glance.

Here she used large and medium clothespins that were decoupaged with scrapbook

paper. She uses them as memo holders for her desk at work.

This was once a plain brown table that she purchased for 50 cents at a garage sale. She

then refurbished and decoupaged it with scrapbook paper. How cute and cheap is that?

This is another table that was purchase for super cheap. Here's the before....

and here is the after. I love it! She calls this her mail table. I love the antique feel that it has.

Please feel free to leave any comments or questions, as I know she would

love to know what you think.

Christmas Gift

Okay, here is a coaster set that I was asked to make for a Christmas Gift. I would love to hear what you think! The design and name on the box was done by hand. My husband thinks the name might be too much...

Here is what I started with, and the end result...

LJ's 3rd Birthday Party Invitations

A few random cards...

Here is a card that I created for John's Graduation party...


This is a free-project card that we made at one of the Home Gatherings.


This card was made by Kay Baker (cousin) for John's graduation.


This card was made by Heather Ollanketo (sister-in-law) for John's birthday.