OMG... I am getting it done!

So much sewing! But I am loving it!!! My life is like a symphony right now. So many moving parts that correlate and connects with everything. Sometimes my life's concert plays happy sounds, loving songs, songs of wonderment, songs that move me way-to-fast, and songs that make me say WTF!  I can go on an on of all the emotions that God has orchestrated in my life. He has arranged / scored a life concert that is just for me and I am so very thankful for this.  I saw some stickers in one of my favorite craft stores that said,

"Inspired by Life *** Created by Hand"

I am just in love with this statement because one of a kind items are gifts for the heart and soul. On this blogging journey I have come into contact  with quite a few crafters and women that have such passion for the arts... This is a part of the fuel that keeps me driving this EliAndTheKids BUS!

 

Here are some of the items that I have been working on in addition to the items that have gone out to some very cute stores owned by women.  

 

Praying and I do hope that everyone have a healthy and safe Thankful Day!

EliAndTheKids NOW in Stores!

You can now find your favorite

merchandise at…

 

Tendrils and Curls & Kid to Kid

Houston, TX

 

Here are some of the newer items you will find at these locations!

Every little girls needs their very own Z Doll Chalkboard Garment Bag!

 Thank you!

Loving Out and With

 

Malia is from a predominately African American neighborhood called "Tittusville", in Birmingham, Alabama. Her neighborhood was one of the first in the city populated by African American "home-owners". The majority of the women were either teachers (like her mother), nurses, or housewives, and the men were doctors, lawyers, or laborers (like her father) at the utility companies or steel mills.


Malia is passionate about life! She enjoys nature, but not to the extent that she would permanently give up the comforts of city living. Although she has no political aspirations, she also believe in being socially responsible, giving, and making a difference in her community.


Malia is inspired by excellence and diversity. When she experience excellence in any form, i.e., a beautiful floral arrangement, a delicious meal, or a musical performance, she finds herself motivated to do something creative. She begins to think outside of the box about something she can do or write. She respond to diversity, because she enjoy variety; trying different flavors, shades, notes, words, and combinations.

 

I met Malia on a prayer line conference call about a month ago and I am really excited about her gift and her love for words and the way she wants to share her meditations with the world. After having a one on one conversation with Malia I am inspired by her courage to step out and start her own Publishing Company and to publish her first book,
"Reigning WORD." 

As stated in the Forward of her book… "The life-altering meditations are both simple and profound. These relatable and timeless concepts all point toward healing, restoration, deliverance and a resulting overwhelming peace." I recommend this book!
Available at Amozon.com

 

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Linking - up Blogs on a Thursday

Enjoy!

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Creating Your Own "Beautiful" and "Easy"

 

Make it personal.

Here are some pictures of my daughter’s Art / Afro Puff handmade birthday party! This was her vision and my husband and I had to make it happen. Positive images are so needed right now in this age of social media and reality TV. 

She had hands on with all set up and decorations. 



My beautiful niece creating her masterpiece!

And we had a blast! On to the next project.