Gift Box Ornament 2014

The day one of Pause, Ponder & Prepare we were asked to ponder.

Let your mind wander to your memories of Christmas as a child, the excitement, lights, colors, etc.  How do you compare the anticipation you had about Santa and getting gifts with your anticipation of the coming of Jesus Christ?

While I was pondering this I thought about the excitement of waking up to presents under the tree.  This gift reminds me of the gift that Jesus has giving us.

I searched on google for a box template (many to choose from), cut it out of glitter card stock and glued it together.  I then wrapped with the ribbon, bow and a tag that said joy.  Joyful is how I feel knowing that I am redeemed and that the Lord has set me free. :)

Pause, Ponder and Prepare Advent Devotional

I was recently asked to help with a project for the Pause, Ponder, and Prepare Advent Devotional.  Diane and Bernice are getting ready to share with you all.

See my Advent Journal here,  I'm the one that made the simple journal version and can't wait to start the study :)  Your welcome to join!


See more pics of my journal here

I am also going to try and post some crafts to go along with the devotional my thought is to make a different ornament each day to add to my Christmas Tree this year.  If you would like to receive the emails with instructions and ideas of the ornaments that I make you can sign up on my website.