Never underestimate smallish items. They can become just as meaningful as larger, or full sized items. I've kept a little bitty book, The Little Bible, since my childhood. It has a verse from every book in the Bible, both old and new testaments....and it even has a few pictures! It's size? Only 1 1/2" x 2". Just remember back to your childhood and I'm sure you also had a fascination with Tom Thumb, and other wee characters and things.
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Never underestimate smallish items. They can become just as meaningful as larger, or full sized items. I've kept a little bitty book, The Little Bible, since my childhood. It has a verse from every book in the Bible, both old and new testaments....and it even has a few pictures! It's size? Only 1 1/2" x 2". Just remember back to your childhood and I'm sure you also had a fascination with Tom Thumb, and other wee characters and things.
The projects I am posting are samples of table favors for each lady who will be attending our annual Prayer Brunch in a couple of weeks that my UMW circle is hosting. This year's theme is Walking With Christ. After thinking and thinking about how to tie the theme in with favors I decided to create a simple little miniature fold out booklet for each lady to be placed next to her luncheon plate.
To make the project work up fast I typed verses about walking and following in Jesus' footsteps. When making the little booklets be sure to print the verses onto good white cardstock, with a smooth finish (not rough or with a raggy texture). Be sure that the verses on the backside will line up when the 'pages' are folded.
I sized the project so that three 'booklets' could be made from one sheet of cardstock. Before cutting them into booklets or strips, I sponged on colors that were in the flowers which would decorate the 'belly band' that would fit down over the booklet to keep it closed. Notice that the sponging gives a soft muted misty background to the pages. While sponging on the ink I was reminded of the beautiful colors that Monet used in his impressionistic paintings. I can easily get lost in his paintings which make you feel as if you are in a beautiful garden. Yesterday I attended a workshop on Poverty and Hunger and I was so moved by the speaker that I plan to make a little booklet which includes sayings by Mother Teresa. The speaker quoted Mother Teresa several times and as a token of appreciation I am going to make her a little booklet with some of the sayings inside.
Anyway, I wanted to share this project because it is one that can easily be changed for any occasion. You can make a similar little booklet with scriptures of hope and healing to give to someone who is ill or you can adapt it to a whimsical theme for a birthday with all types of fun b-day sayings. Or, you can make a little Mother's Day booklet and put your own sentiments in each space or page. You can also stamp images on alternature pages or use small stamped images in the corners for extra adornment.
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Anyway, I wanted to share this project because it is one that can easily be changed for any occasion. You can make a similar little booklet with scriptures of hope and healing to give to someone who is ill or you can adapt it to a whimsical theme for a birthday with all types of fun b-day sayings. Or, you can make a little Mother's Day booklet and put your own sentiments in each space or page. You can also stamp images on alternature pages or use small stamped images in the corners for extra adornment.
So now it's your turn. Have some fun and make up a little 'booklet' to give someone. Because there will probably be about 75 in attendance at our prayer brunch I made the Walking With Christ booklets small, but I'll probably adjust the size up a little for the Mother Teresa booklet.
If you would like further information, just send me an e-mail or give me a call and I'll be glad to share more details. I'm still working on a make up date for some of you who could not attend the last workshop who requested a make up session. In addition, I am working up some ideas for additional projects.
I'm trying to get caught up on my projects because I've been falling behind. But last week I had a sports injury (ha ha....me with a sports injury?). I added weight training to my regimin and injured one of my legs, so today I start physical therapy and it'll be 'light duty' for the leg for awhile....hence I'm now going to get caught up on my projects.
I'll get back with you on a future workshop as well as the make up date for the spring workshop.
Have a nice day! And be sure to make someone a little booklet. It may just end up being a little treasure that they will keep, just as I have kept The Little Bible all these years!
