Making an Ant

Did I ever show y'all this one?

A quick Hello from the Centerpiece Lady. I'm still around but not doing as much in the decor world. I have done a few crafts and will share with you later. Just trying to get my writing mojo back. ;)

Easter is coming, Easter is coming! Are these not the cutest Easter baskets? If you are interested go to www.mythirtyone.com/31rhonda

Craftroom REDO!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgb5HmUYLP8 I'm finally "finished" with the craft room. Well, ok! Who is ever finished with any room in their home as to the aesthetics, color or style but I have gotten it to where I am contently working in it now! I did a few things myself. The Window treatments are put up with thumbtacks and seriously, floral wire! LOL I will be redoing the fitted sheet since I saw a pinterest project on how to make a shade with a fitted sheet and ribbon. I wanted to keep the center of the room open to put a blow up mattress when I have my great nephews over so that is why most items are up against the wall. I had my work table to the left of the room but because of my small stature (yeah that sounds fancier than "short")I moved it to the right because I could not reach the peg board with the desk in front of it. So that area is SUPER functional now! I have peg board trays so I am able to put my ribbon, floral wire, scissors, etc in the trays while I work on the wreath. The work desk is two cabinets from Hobby Lobby and two cabinets from Lowe's. My husband put plyboard on top for a PERFECT desk/work area. I LOVE my Thirty-one products that have helped organize me IMMENSELY! I am a Thirty-one independent consultant and if you would like help reorganizing any of your rooms feel free to contact me. The bags I am now using are the Littles carry all caddy, all in one organizer, room for two and a medium utility tote. I hope this video helped you to think outside the box and motivate you to redo a room or space of your own that can be your spot to dream and make those dreams reality! If you have any questions feel free to contact me at rhondaemanuel@sbcglobal.net and to view more of the Thirty-one items www.mythirtyone.com/31rhonda

Today I had to complete a special order for a client and I must admit I was a bit nervous. This is for a church who will be having a couples dinner and they wanted the piece to be centered around I Corinthians 13:4-10 I believe. We decided on conversation hearts and this really spoke to me for a couple of reasons. Mostly, is our conversations centered around the word? Is it normally mindless droll about things of no consequence? I know we can't always talk about scriptures but does our conversation at least have meaning to it? Does it help someone? I hope so...it may be to make someone laugh. Believe it or not, some people need to laugh and that's ok if your character is to be a "character"! We all feel better when we are happy and laughing, at least I feel better! Secondly I had to open the scripture again to be able to create the hearts. Years ago I defined each word in that passage to gain a full knowledge of what God's love is and is not. I challenge each one of you to define the passage and take it to heart. May your Valentine's day be filled with God's love! Lord bless!

START THE SEASON GIFT MARKET!

Woot, woot!  Come visit the Centerpiece Lady in Big D!!!  Also featuring LoriNae designs.  Not going to spoil what that is...you're just going to have to come out and see for yourself!   Hope to see you there!

How to make an Ant!

So for my picnic wreath I made up my own ant.  Very easy to do...here is a simple and quick tutorial on just how to do that!  This ant could be made into a bee or butterfly with a few alterations of colors and added wings.  Use your imagination!