More Precious Little Scraps

It's heartbreaking that there was another shooting in Minneapolis. We can all see what happened with our own eyes. God help us! 

I went to the post office early this morning to mail a package and it was cold with a wind chill below zero. I was the only customer and the postal agent greeted me as I turned the corner with Welcome! Thank you for coming! I had a few things to talk to him about....so I was glad there was no one behind me. We had a delightful conversation and thanked him for for his interest and enthusiasm. 

I had a few more stops...and there was a bounce in my step.

When I posted about Roseanne's journals I made a point saying I used every single scrap in her chunky joy journal. But that wasn't actually the case. Roseanne asked me if I would make a label for the inside cover of the altered art journal with my name. Of course I would....and I chuckled and said I would search the trash for a few scraps to stitch together. 

I did go through the trash....I swept the floor...and sifted I through the pile of cut-offs next to my paper slicer. Score! 

And yes...I'm going to write a whole post about these precious scraps because we all know that joy is often found in the little things! And we need every little joy we can muster up these days! 

I was surprised at how many more snippets I found. I make quite a mess when I work...so there is really no surprise here. 

Some were just precious. Just look at that little watercolor strip on top! It made my heart skip a beat.  

Once I had my card stock printed and trimmed...

I put down a strip of double sided tape.

I lined up some of the chunkier scraps on the tape.....

....and added a few more on top with a bit of glue.

Then I took it to the sewing machine finished it off with stitching.

I couldn't help myself from making a second card...and bagged the rest of the precious little scraps up to put in the mail for Roseanne. 

Joy IS found in the small stuff....even the scraps. 

My purpose IS actually hidden my joy. 

The gathering in Lewiston was moved to an indoor event space. Paul and I were ready to be outside...but the warm(ish) space allowed us to interact with people more easily and actually hear the powerful speakers who have been on the front lines.

Local leaders celebrated and promoted the power of community....neighbors helping neighbors...and the power of love. We are both glad we went.