Homemade has a different flavor

I am a creative being....I think most of us are in some way.  Maybe you scrapbook....or dance.....or dream up organizational systems for your office/home (yup that counts!).....or find yourself party planning  for the tiniest milestones.....etc. 

After all, WE were created in the image of God....our Creator....thus, as His reflection, I think we would all feel the need to create in SOME way.

But what do I know?? 

I just know that I am more content when I am making something new.  Even if it's just sprucing up something old....or using a new recipe like this one....for the 4 year old who loves rainbows....it wasn't hard, but it was new to me:

So for the little girl who loves gifts.....who was in LOVE with Natalia's faux pearls during dress-up time....I thought a jewelry box would be a lovely birthday gift.

I ran to Marshall's hoping I'd find a perfect little girl trinket box.....but to no avail. 

Then I spotted the gem above.   At a GEM of a price...not that it matters gift-wise...but don't deals make the world go 'round? 

And with one small flaw....a tiny black smudged section on top.  Well I rubbed and rubbed and cleaned the spot with little result....then I thought....oooo pretty paper!

.....and Modge Podge!

Hopefully I girlied it up just enough....

Either way...the key was what was inside!

Baubles and gems and glittery goodies galore!

I think it worked...

She was in awe!

So here's to getting your creative juices flowing....I promise you'll feel better once you do!

As for me....those were just a couple of the things I 'made' this week.

How about YOU?