Tissues of Thanks

In case you didn't know, I'm an Okie. Born and raised and it's the only state I've ever lived in.  Tornado season is part of Oklahoma life.  It's funny to me that to this day my momma can be cool as a cucumber when it comes to tornadoes and my daddy the worry wart. And guess what? That's basically how it is with me and my husband!

I got home from work on Monday about 4 in the afternoon.  I could tell it was fixing to storm but didn't realize how close a tornado was.  The weatherman predicted it to come our way by about 4:30.  Moore had already happened.  Well turns out the possible tornado kept to the north of us but went directly over my sister's house. I texted her to make sure they had taken cover....they live in a double wide mobile home.  She had taken the kids to the Collinsville Library but she had to leave her dog, Buddy outside in the yard....thinking he had a better chance outside then inside.  When I read that I choked up. And all I could do was pray. And make the rounds of making sure my parents and friends who all live in the vicinity of my sister's home were ok. 

I was calm because I was praying. 

When all was over, everyone, everything was ok. Except our hearts, they were heavy.  I literally had a heavy  heart. Still do to a degree. All the support for Oklahoma through all of my social media feeds was overwhelming and helped so much!  And apparently donations have gotten to be overwhelming too! Amazing!

Then I saw Aedriel of Aedriel Originals post on Instagram that Jacin of Lovely Little Details was giving a jar of jam to anyone who had donated to the Red Cross for Oklahoma (with proof). And then Aedriel joined in herself with her own way of helping with some personalized dishes that looks like are sold out already! And even then a church friend making a plea 'to do something about it' on Facebook.  So that got me thinking....what can I do?  Times like these you feel like you need to do something besides pray. 

So I thought of all the crafty things I've made over the years and came up with 

Tissues of Thanks.

With proof of donation for Oklahoma emailed to jennifer@vintagegwen.com, I'll send you a red patterned purse tissue holder filled with tissues. 

I know it's not grand but it gives me the 'do' that has helped my heavy heart already. 

And I know I won't be able to say it enough.....thanks for all the support!

Happy Thursday

Show & Share #93

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Show & Share #92

Welcome to another party!!

Speaking of party....can you believe it's time for me to have my 20 year high school reunion?! I've been in planning mode with the class president and man how time flies!! Fun stuff!

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Vintage Gwen Chapel-Your Mouth Matters

Last weekend I rented some movies, Les Miserables and Lincoln....both excellent! We rent from our local grocery store.  When I pulled up to return the movies there was a teenage boy pushing carts back to the store.  He was kinda scrawny and was struggling a bit. Well then out comes a boy the same age, in my opinion, who tells his coworker to 'put his back into it' which I thought a little comical. Well he then precedes to hold the door open for me and says something to the effect of  "newbies, gotta train 'em right" with a smile.  He actually used a technical term like 'prp' or something, basically 'new guy in training'. 

I just smiled and said thank you but on the inside I was giggling because by all appearances they were equal.  It was what was coming out of their mouths that was not.

And I got a heavenly reminder that regardless of experience in life, or what I may face or go through, sometimes it matters what comes out of my mouth. I may not know the outcome but God does and His Word provides us with what to say when we don't have any words.  Let's be brave enough to use them so that it causes others to do a double take. Or at least giggle on the inside.

Psalm 37:30 
"The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just."

Happy Saturday!

Chic Couture-Mother's Day Ideas

So what's on your Mother's Day wish list? Mine might be a bit out of the ordinary!  New sneakers and my treadmill brought back to me from my sister's house! I've got some goals I want to work on...ahem...20 year high school reunion around the corner!.....and baby #2! Besides being in better shape!  Or I would take the things that I don't have in today's round up of Mother's Day ideas. Because honestly I'm done with asking about my treadmill! I'm going to get it on Saturday myself!! ☺

1.Salt Cellar from World Market

2. May Designs Notebook

3.Initial Mug from Anthropologie

4.Urban Decay Naked Flushed Palette

5. Stella & Dot Glided Arrow Bracelet

6. Julep New York Jazz Lipstick Trio

I currently own 3, 5 & 6.  The lipstick's from Julep are new and out of stock right now but they are worth the wait! Actually the red shade is....love it and it doesn't yellow my teeth out like some reds can! 

I've been eyeing the May Designs notebooks for a while they are simply beautiful  There's plain or budget or baby or wedding planning ones, really customized to what your need is! Guess I should just bite the bullet and treat myself!  

In my opinion, makeup, jewelry, notebooks or cute housewares are all perfect gift items! But then again so is the handmade, from the heart gifts that are uncomparable! Oh and I'd take Lil' Hunkie hugs and kisses all day long!!

Here's to a great Mother's Day weekend lovelies!

{DIY} Easy Sucker Stand

Don't know about you but sometimes I find displaying suckers for a party a challenge.  When helping my friend with her son's graduation party she asked for ideas on how to display suckers.  I simply said in a glass jar or use a covered styrofoam form/block. And when I said that I was thinking  covered in wrapping paper like a wrapped box.  Well my friend had seen an idea she kept in her head using tulle squares and straight pins.  I was extremely pleased with the outcome and see more sucker stands in my future! Ha!

Easy Sucker Stand
Supplies:
styrofoam block
tulle
scrapbook paper (1 12x12 piece)
thumb tacks
straight pins

scissors

Make it:

I started out covering all sides of the block except the top with scrapbook paper.  The paper was the exact length of the block. I then trimmed the excess and used it to cut rectangles to fit the ends (the smaller pieces). I simply secured the paper to the block with thumb tacks.

Next I cut small rectangles of tulle( I eyeballed it!) and folded it up like you do a piece of tissue paper for a gift sack. Then I put a straight pin down the center of the tulle and into the styrofoam block. Wallah!  I do think I could have done it a bit 'looser', it was pretty full! When I pushed in the suckers basically they were in between rows of tulle. Hope that makes sense!! 

It really was very easy just a little time consuming!

But totally worth it, don't you think?

Happy Thursday lovelies!!

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Show & Share #91

Welcome to Show & Share #91!

Hope you guys are having a great week so far! I've been dealing with an allergic reaction to of all things conditioner! And then just good ole' allergies on top of that! Ugh! It's weeks like this one I wished I had a maid!!

Well so glad I have the party to cheer me up! 

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