Phone Backgrounds

 

A little bit ago, I stumbled upon a website that publishes Bible verse graphics for free in the format of an iPhone background (Hand Lettering Co).  I quickly downloaded a few and put them on my phone (right now I have the "LOVE" graphic, but I just might rotate through a few of them).  It is such a good reminder to have Bible verses surrounding you and such a blessing to hide God's Word in your heart!!!

 

With that in mind, I created a few backgrounds of my own (using the Rhonna Farrer app).  Because of the size, I wasn't able to fit whole verses on the picture, but just a few short reminders.  Feel free to download them and share them as much as you want!!!

 

Click on the link.  You can then download the image from that site. (If you are on your phone, it should save directly to your camera roll and you can go from there.  If you are on your computer, you can then email the picture to your phone and save it.)

 

 



Bind my wandering heart to Thee

Abide with me (graphics)

 

Every sunset sings His praise

 

Saved by grace

 

Grace upon grace

 

God's will

 

Grace/glory

 

Daughter of the King

 

Grace like rain

 

Abide with me (bridge)

 

Streams of mercy

 

I am nothing without His love

 

[The lighting on the my phone was a bit lighter, so hopefully it is the same for you.  Let me know if there are any problems!!!]

Are there any verses or phrases that you would like to be reminded of constantly?  I'd definitely be willing to try my hand at a few more!!!

~Kelsey

Envelope Clutch

Hi.  My name's Kelsey and I start my Christmas shopping sewing in July.  Ok, maybe I do some shopping too.  Now don't start thinking that I'm on top of my game in any way.  I mean, after all, I haven't touched this blog in almost two months.  And I saw the pattern for this clutch in February.  Yep, FEBRUARY.  I've had all the supplies, plenty of time, the pattern on hand.  And yet........it's August.  But hey, at least I sewed something that has been hanging out on my Pinterest board right?

 

Anyways, Kate over at See Kate Sew created this pattern in February and had a mini series of other ladies sewing up their own versions.  So, here is what I came up with for this awesome pattern!  For the outside, I used a sophisticated and simple tan canvas.  I plan on adding a decorative pin on a chain for the closure (I'm afraid of button holes).

On the inside, I added a pop of color with a vintage sheet that I scored for just a few quarters (remember this shopping trip?).  This pouch is going to be a Christmas gift for my sister (Shhh! If you see her, don't tell!).

 

 I love how you can barely see the edge of the sheet from the outside!

I also whipped up this clutch using a sturdy black denim and then a thin gingham (sp?).  Even with the extreme weight difference, it was still easy to sew up.  And when I said whipped up, I really meant it.  I had been working on a super fun shirt that totally ended up being the wrong size (maybe I'll post that later.....#DIYfail).  I instantly needed a project that I new worked, so I whipped up that clutch in under an hour!  I think these might be my new "standard" gift.  Super simple to sew, with endless pattern options!  You can sew on a fun button, use a snap or magnet for a hidden option, or use a decorative pin to keep it closed!

 

Also, I wanted to point out the graphics that I used for these pictures.  The lower one was created with the "A Beautiful Mess" app (hashtags are #abmapp and #abeautifulmess) and the "Rhonna Farrer' app (#rhonnadesigns_app and #rhonnadesigns).  The lower one used the "A Beautiful Mess" app.  If you don't have either of these, you should grab them up!