OoTD: Seek the Lord

 

"And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake  him, he will cast you off forever."

1 Chronicles 28:9-10

 

 

Yesterday I was reminded of how important it is to seek God, not only because He is my Heavenly Father, Creator and Provider but because if I don't seek him, I know I will not "serve Him with a whole heart and with a willing mind" but rather with an unkind heart and selfish motives.

 

I know the importance of seeking Him daily, yet I constantly fail at bringing myself before Him. However, I will be forever thankful for the bridge He has set for us: Christ.

That is what Christmas is all about.. CHRIST!!

 

Gray Skinny jeans and Black booties/Urban Outfitters, Checkered Button up/JCrew, Wool Sweater, fur Vest/H&M

Thrift store/ DIY blacelets

DIY Rosette Necklace

 

 

 

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas time and that you are constantly reminded how GREAT God's love is for YOU!!

 

Forever yours, Aranza

 

 

P.S. Learn how to make these bracelets here

 

 

DIY Bling Bling Bracelet

Have an awesome weekend and God bless!
Yours, Aranza

"And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever."
Isaiah 32:17

DIY Friendship bracelet. What to do with an oversized bracelet

Hello everyone!

So, I like to go to garage and State sales during the summer because I can always find new jewelry (to me, at least) for very cheap!

My neighbors from across the street (yard? drive way?) had a state sale a couple of summers ago, and I found some treasures there.

First off, I bought 20 beautiful brooches and some other stuff for $10!

But I also found a couple of bracelets that I love.. The problem? They were too big!!!

The bracelet didn't have any jump rings that I could disassemble  cut and then reattach to fit my size, and I don't own a jewelry factory, so I had to get creative..

I grabbed a couple of tweezers (right? is that what those are called?), embroidery floss and got to work!

The pictures are pretty self explanatory

Here's what I started with (the bracelet on top fits me perfectly, so you can see the difference)

The second bracelet (for the bottom up) had three strands, so I took the bracelet apart on one end (leaving only one strand attached to the closing mechanism)

 Then, I tied the floss to the bracelet however I could and started braiding all the pieces together

I then knotted the ends and added a couple of drops of glue (super glue, not white/school glue)

 

Trim the ends.. 

And tadah!

Pretty bracelets that now fit like a charm..
For the pink bracelet, I just put 2 of the extra long bracelets together (pearls, and rhinestones) as well as some pink/peach floss...

What do you girls think? I love them!

Have a blessed day,
Aranza