Olivia surprised me with an early gift for over the mantel.

I love this phrase from the song, Come Thou Fount.

This is my heart’s plea…”never more to wander from Thee”.

Now I know our home is a bit different because my husband is a handyman, carpenter, and junkyard extraordinaire (a little sarcasm in that last one) and I am a crafty person so we usually have all kinds of junk…I mean supplies around. But even if you don’t have a bunch junk supplies around these take so little to make I bet you may even have a grandparent, an uncle or a neighbor that have these supplies in their garage.

• A piece of wood, even a rough piece can be sanded down to make it smooth. Think lightweight, perhaps a use for that pallet wood.
• Some wood stain, I like the dark so the words really stick out. Stain it, you can even use a rag if you don’t have a brush, and it takes so little stain you can buy a small can and it will go a looooong way! Let it dry for several hours.
• A small craft paint brush
• Some craft paint
• Use a very light pencil mark or chalk mark to make a straight line.
• Add a favorite verse, a phrase, perhaps a family name and the year the family was established, good quotes, or something humorous …be creative.
• Make them big or small… it’s a gift to please all.

This is another sign she made…which I love!

This is my friend Robin’s door and her family name overhead.

A great way to give generously without breaking the bank.

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Titus 2:3 says that we are to be "...teachers of good things...". We believe that part of these good things are practical skills that we all need in every day life to care for our family and neighbors. One of our primary responsibilities as parents is equip our children with the skills and tools to one day be productive, well rounded adults. Children need to be exposed to many different areas of work. Not only should they know how to work, but they should want to work. May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us- yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17

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