Spring colors in sherbet

Colors for spring include rainbow sherbet hues in crayola colors I would designate as: orangesicle, sunny yellow, minty green, pink powder, orchid blossom and cotton candy blue.

Rainbow sherbet decor

Home decor using the rainbow sherbet pallet.  Darker versions of those colors only used for accents.

The Armor of God

Learning the Armor of God in Eph 6:12-17 may be made helpful by a visual or poem.  Please see the attached for an original poem as well as template to modge-podge on your own metalware or poster.

The Armor of God

With the Belt of Truth around your waist

You’re right on track and right in place

With the Breastplate of Righteousness on your chest

You’re cleansed by Christ, both healed and blessed

With the Shoes of the Gospel on your feet

You’re ready to witness to all you meet

With the Shield of Faith to cover all parts

You quench the wicked’s fiery darts

With the Helmet of Salvation on your head

You’re mind is by the Spirit-led

With the Sword of the Spirit in your hand

By the Word of God you take your stand.

Eph 6:12-17

Jelly Beans and the Bible

One of the most popular and classic candies around Easter is the Jelly bean.  Using the traditional colors of the Jelly Beans, children and adults can recount the Easter Story or the Roman's Road (Bible verses about salvation).  This year I modge-podged my original poems and scriptures on a tin to retell, as well as secured the poem using plastic lace to easter eggs to pass out as treats.  See the below for a template to replicate.

Good News Jelly Beans

Black is for the Sin inside

Romans 3:23

Red is for the Blood of Christ

Romans 5:8

Purple is the Life of blessing

Romans 6:23

Pink is the Tongue confessing

Romans 10:13

White is Faith making pure

Romans 10:9

Green is Growing up mature

Romans 12:1

Orange is the Spirit’s Flame

Romans 14:17

Yellow is for Heaven’s Lane.

Romans 8:11

“Everyone who calls on the

Name of the Lord will be saved.”

Happy Easter!

The Colors of Easter

Green is for the Palm Leaves lifted

(John 12:12-13)

Yellow is for the Perfume gifted

(Matt 26:6-13)

Purple is for the Wine friends shared

(Matt 26:27-28)

Orange is for the Torch that flared

(John 18:1-3)

Red is for the Wounds of Blood

(John 19:18)

Black is for the Dark above

(Matt 27:45)

White is for the Linen Clothes.

(Matt 29:59-60)

Pink is for the Dawn’s First Glow.

(Matt 28:1-6)

Dollhouse Styles

Where do you begin when selecting a dollhouse?  I would suggest determining which style you want.  Typically it is best to decide based on your current taste and how you decorate in your full scale house.  Are you country, modern, colonial, medieval, Victorian or oriental in your decor style?  Also keep in mind if you are looking for a replica, a character-themed house, a kit, or custom-made.  Do you want a half inch or an inch to scale house?  As a warning an inch to scale dollhouse takes up lots of space unless it is collapsable.  Here are some ideas of some for-sale dollhouses and some that will probably never leave a museum case.  Perhaps one day I will check out Colleen Moore's famous Fairy Castle located in Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry (around 9 feet tall).

Christian Art

They say a picture is worth 1000 words.  Art tells a story.  It can take you to another time and place.  What better kind of art can you find than something that brings you closer to Jesus?  Here are a few examples that would look great as a room or foyer focal point.

Egg-citing Eggs

We are nearing Easter so time to start thinking about decorating eggs.  The cheap quick route would be a simple kit with dye tablets, stickers and or sleeves.  To go up a notch, one can hand paint their eggs and add ribbon.  Still better try to look at some elaborate Russian decorative eggs and make a replica. Using wooden or porcelain eggs with a layer of modge podge or protective lacquer will assure for use beyond one season.  Are the wheels turning yet?