CHALLENGE REVEAL

Here I am again with this week's challenge reveal.  Each week +LaDenna Lawrence  and I take turns challenging each other with a project. She chose a juice box last week.

 At first, I was totally clueless. LaDenna was kind enough to give me a hint-"ribbon". That thought did run through my mind during my research but I didnt expound on it.
I have a wall-mount ribbon holder that my husband made me; but I do have more ribbon than I can get on it.  The word " destash" ran through my mind! Lol  But I let it keep running as I make a new ribbon holder!!  : )  

The papers coordinate with my room and I decided to use coordinating ribbons.  I think these would be a pretty display to make several with the coordinating ribbons.  I had to use pencils to put the ribbon on. I really did not want to go store to get dowels.  And the main deal of our challenges is to use what we have if at all possible-as in-don't spend money unless you just have too!

I went to visit her over the weekend and we did some crafting together.  We always have such a great time!

I made another ribbon holder like hers while I was there. Although I could've decorated it a little better, it serves it's purpose.

  

Here is LaDenna's take on it.  I love her colors and she makes everything sparkle!

Next, we made sun catchers out of acrylic beads.

 This is my little helper-my granddaughter, Lilly.

Single layer acrylic beads in whatever pan you choose. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for approximately 30 minutes. You need to keep checking them during this time.  If not melted keep baking and checking.  You MUST do this in a well ventilated area as these beads put off very toxic fumes!!   I am going to get a toaster oven and do it outside. 

I put a metal charm in first and covered it with beads.
I just love the way they turned out! I plan on making more!
My challenge for LaDenna this week is to use a Pringles can-anything goes!!

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Please continue to keep Moore OK in your thoughts and prayers.

This devastation goes on for 17 miles.

Here are a couple of ways to donate money to help the many many people that lost EVERYTHING:

You can donate $10 to the Red Cross by texting “Red Cross” to 90999.  Remember every cent counts!

For website click here:
DONATE

Shawnee, OK was also hard hit.  My grandchildren live there but were not affected.  But there are many people that need assistance.

 Thank you for stopping by! See you Friday for my new "FRIDAY'S FIVE FAVES" post. Each Friday I will be posting my 5 favorite things of that week. These will include pics, posts, RAKs, people etc.... You get the idea! : )
Have a great Thursday!

"OKLAHOMA........

....where the wind comes sweeping down the plains".

And sweep it did!  This is the first line of the song OKLAHOMA-a very popular Broadway play and movie.

I was born in Oklahoma 57 years ago and lived here all my life.  I have never seen anything like the devastation that is left after the F5 tornado ripped through Moore, OK.  They had been hit hard before, but not like this.  So many lives taken and many that were so young and had a whole life time in front of them.  But you never know when that life time will come to an end.  I grieve for the parents and families that lost love ones.  Houses and things can be replaced- people cannot.

  This devastation goes on for 17 miles.

 This is one of the teachers that laid over her students to protect them.

And so many pets that need to be located.

  I was in Amarillo visiting my crafting buddy, +LaDenna Lawrence  when I learned of this tragedy.  My husband and son were home and were calling me telling me what was going on.  It made me sick.  My house is Northeast of Moore,  and we were in the path but the tornado lifted short of us.  Thank God.

The people of Oklahoma (and the world) are banding together to help and start cleaning/rebuilding.  So much generosity here in this state.  

I ask that you keep Oklahoma in your thoughts and prayers in the coming days, weeks and months.  It's going to be a long hard road, but it can and will be done.

Here are a couple of ways you can help if you so choose:

You can donate $10 to the Red Cross by texting “Red Cross” to 90999.  Remember every cent counts!

Website to donate:  RED CROSS.

Thank you for taking time to visit me and please continue to pray for this great state! 

 OOOOk-lahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain,
And the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet, When the wind comes right behind the rain.
OOOOk-lahoma, Ev'ry night my honey lamb and I, Sit alone and talk and watch a hawk makin' lazy circles in the sky.

We know we belong to the land (yo-ho)
And the land we belong to is grand!
And when we say
Yeeow! Aye-yip-aye-yo-ee-ay!
We're only sayin'
You're doin' fine, Oklahoma!
Oklahoma O.K.!
 

  *****Pictures via Google