• Redbud Flowers

    Redbud Flowers

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    The redbud trees are starting to bloom already, which is a sign of the beginning of spring around here in east Texas. Redbud flowers are small, pink flowers that grow all over the stems and branches of the redbud tree where growth nodes are present. The small flowers can be used to make teas and…

  • When Home Isn’t Safe (#2)

    When Home Isn’t Safe (#2)

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    A lot of people do not understand what it can be like growing up after childhood trauma and abuse. Those who have not experienced it on some level during their lifetime never give it a thought due to a lack of awareness and understanding. When someone who has been through trauma and abuse as a…

  • Teacup Pup or Puppuccino?

    Teacup Pup or Puppuccino?

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    It was a long week this week so I thought I’d make something for myself, which I rarely do. I love both tea and dogs and had been wanting to make a pup in a teacup (or is this a puppuccino?).Anyway, I love how it turned out and it does make me smile so I’ll…

  • The Little Red Pompom

    The Little Red Pompom

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    Years ago there was a little girl that always felt so lonely. Even if others were around she felt still alone. She didn’t understand why but she had trouble connecting with others and making friends. One year she was sent to summer camp. Despite begging to stay home she was told the same thing she…

  • Dead Fish Hat

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    I designed and made this hat about 5 years ago. I’m not sure if it was originally for myself or my husband but he tends to wear it out more than I have a chance to, so I’ll say it’s his. I love this dead fish hat, it’s my favorite hat, for my favorite guy.

  • Random acts of kindness chicken

    Random acts of kindness chicken

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    We love handing out small crocheted gifts around town as #randomactsofkindness We’ve given out a lot of crocheted gummy bears, snowmen, mini chickens (“chicken nuggets” as my husband calls them), rearview mirror swings, goldfish, small dande-lions, Jesus Loves You bracelets, and many more. Have you gotten one of our gifts yet? If not, we hope…

  • I know what it’s like

    I know what it’s like

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    I know what it’s like to grow up feeling like you had no one: that you couldn’t trust anyone. To grow up in fear of loss or being hurt again. I know what it’s like not being accepted and being neglected. I understand brokenness and loneliness. I know what it feels like to feel all…

  • Website Overhaul

    Website Overhaul

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    Our website has recently changed in a big way (a good way). After a lot of prayer and conversations we’ve finally changed it to be about our ministry instead of just a shop. It has been on my heart for years to start a ministry for children who have suffered from abuse, sexual abuse, neglect,…

  • Snowmen for Jesus

    Snowmen for Jesus

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    I know it’s still fall, and temperatures haven’t really dropped yet here in Texas, but I have been busy making snowmen. It took me a little while to figure out how I wanted them to look but I’m pretty happy with these. I won’t be putting these up for sale right now on the site,…

  • Big dogs for big hugs

    Big dogs for big hugs

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    I’ve been working my big dogs (I don’t have a name for them yet), trying to work out the final designs and my daughter figured out baby clothes fit on them.