{A Winner & Journals}

Happy Saturday!!

I am looking forward to a weekend to slow down, unwind, and reconnect.

I need to get out, be in nature.

That is often where I see the hand of God most clearly.

Can you tell I'm a Kansas Girl at heart?

Here are some of the journals that I took to the Barn Sale ...

So much fun!

These journals are perfect for:

*Keeping memories

*Bible Study

*School/Work Meetings

*A child's place to keep their stories and drawings.
*List Makers
*Blog Conferences ;)

 Just about anything you can think of!

Bright Paisley

Flowers in plain pink, teal, or green or polka dot in same colors listed.

 Brown Leopard with brown, rosette ribbon

All notebooks are fully lined inside.

 Black and white leopard with black, rosette ribbon.

 Houndstooth with orange, polka dot ruffle.

And...the Houndstooth have a surprise inside!

 Houndstooth with pink, racing ruffle.

All Journals are made in a smoke-free, pet-free home.

Fabrics are pre-washed with a sensitive detergent (no dyes/scent).

They are fully padded on the outside and fully lined on the inside.
This is a keepsake book where the notebook does not change inside.

Composition size notebook with 100 sheets and ruled.

They are perfect to keep the writings/drawings you hold dear! 

But wait...

I am so thankful for YOU, that I want everyone to have a chance at one!

I am giving away this journal to one luck reader...

The winner of the bright Paisley journal is....

Misty Krasawski who said..."Okay, that is DARLING!!!" 

Congratulations!!

Misty, please email me at simplycreatedbycole(at)gmail(dot)com with your:

Full name and address so I can send it your way!

Thank You to everyone who entered, left messages, and tweeted about it!!

There may be another giveaway in the future!

{Just in time for Christmas}

For those of you who love these journals...

I've got a question below for you!

Have a Great Day!

By His Grace,

Cole 

P.S.

Would you be interested in future journals?! 

Journal Giveaway Day!!

 Today is Giveaway Day!!

Hi!!!

This week has been fast and furious...

{Thank You for being so patient with me! You Rock!!}

With Parent Teacher Conferences coming up, grades due soon, and an opportunity that is pretty amazing {I'll tell you more about that later} that it breathes the Hands of God...

it has been non-stop go, go, go.

Thank you for all your sweet comments on the Barn Sale.

I love that you are here and that we get to share life together!

I love creating for others.

I especially love writing and reading words which is why this, Simply Created by Cole, journal is one of my favorites!

And...

I'm giving it away to one lucky reader!

WAHOO!

These journals are perfect for:

*Keeping memories

*Bible Study

*School/Work Meetings

*A child's place to keep their stories and drawings.

*List Makers

*Blog Conferences ;)

 Just about anything you can think of!

Leave a comment sharing what you would use your journal for. {1st entry}

Additional Entries:
Follow Simply Created by Cole over there in the side-bar {leave a comment} 1 entry

Blog about it {leave a comment with link} 1 entry

Tweet about it {leave a comment with link} 1 entry for each tweet.

Please leave your name and email address {for each entry} so I can contact the winner!

Giveaway closes Friday, October 14th at midnight Central time.

Winner will be randomly drawn and announced on Saturday, October 15th!!!

Good Luck and I can not wait to show you more journals that are available. 

They are coming this week!!!

By His Grace,

Cole

 Journal details:

All Journals are made in a smoke-free, pet-free home.

Fabrics are pre-washed with a sensitive detergent (no dyes/scent).

They are fully padded on the outside and fully lined on the inside.
This is a keepsake journal where the notebook does not change inside.

Composition size notebook with 100 sheets/200 pages and ruled. 

Journal Update...

Hi!!

 I have been working on...

...journals and editing pictures!

I've got a couple more to finish.

I'm so excited to show them to you!!

Look for a Giveaway and Journal information to come soon!

By His Grace,

Cole

Barn Sale Fabulous...

This past weekend I traveled over 4 hours to...

...visit my Best-ie from college {her and her husband just had their third child, a boy!}

AND

...to be a vendor in the Barn Sale!

WOO to the HOO!

I visited the Barn Sale last year as a shopper where I met some of the vendors...

Beki, Amy D., and Amy J.

They encouraged me to participate this fall and I am so glad that I did!

It was an early morning. 

Up at 5:00 a.m. and on the road shortly after 6:00.

Honestly, I only see 5:00 once in a day and it's not the a.m. ;)

It was so peaceful watching the sky turn its color as the sun peaked over the horizon.

I wish I would've stopped driving long enough to take a picture.

It made me think of the verses in the Old Testament of Jesus waking early,

rising up, and going out to pray.

Imagine the sunrises He must have saw!

I arrived shortly after 7a.m. and vendors were already there setting up.

A huge thank you to Celia of Lil' Miss Maya and her husband, and...

Josh and Beki for helping me with my canopy!

Here are some snapshots of the day!

...Lovely fields  surrounding us.

...My booth up and ready to go.

I love creating for others!

...Simply Created by Cole Journals.

I love using mine for my Bible journal.

...Simply Created by Cole Lovelies.

Baby bands, Headbands, Flower pins, necklaces, dessert stands.

...I finished setting up just as the sun was bursting through the trees.

Food Vendors setting up their goodies!

The Barn Sale had a lovely atmosphere with great vendors and shoppers alike.

There is an estimated 1100-1200 shoppers that came!

How fabulous is that?!

It was a lot of work preparing for it, but so worth it!

I didn't leave my booth often because it was just me.

Next time, I will definitely have someone there with me.

There were several friends and vendors I wanted to visit but didn't get to.

Next time for sure!

...Jodi was one of the vendors next to me who sold these fabulous, child capes.

It was so nice to meet you!

...Beki of The Rusted Chain was there selling her fabulous jewelry.

She is just as lovely in person as she is on her blog.

It was so great to see you Beki and to talk!

...Old and new friends and their booths.

 Amy D's booth was pretty awesome!

...Laura and her lovely wreaths. 

I love the orange, yellow,  and brown one up there in the corner.

It was great to meet you!

...It is pretty awesome how God is moving and working through this here blog.

I met the lovely Mindy Harris of Marigold Road.

She is so sweet!

It was neat to see how God opened up that conversation...

all from her fantastic headband!

{Can't wait to chat some more!}  

And...

Just to keep it real...

Here is a shot of the aftermath of a handmade show... ;)

 

Many things to put away, clean up, and begin working on for the next time.

But all full of...

Blessing!

It was such a great experience participating in the Barn Sale.

I love sharing Hope and encouragement with others through Creating.

Whether it be through the written word, listening, or creating with my hands.

God is so good!

Thank You to Josh and Beki for all your help!

You are rock-stars!!

 I still have a few things left, if there is something you want, just leave a comment on this blog or you can reach me at...

simplycreatedbycole(at)gmail(dot)com.

Please be sure to leave your email address so I can contact you!

Look for a Simply Created by Cole giveaway coming soon!

By His Grace,

Cole

I'm back...{barn sale & a vintage find}

...from the Barn Sale that is!!!

It was a wonderful weekend of Handmade vendors, baked goods, vintage finds, meeting creative vendors, selling some crafty goodness, meeting friends new and old, and spending time with my best-ie from college and her newborn, little boy! {Her third ca-ute child!!}

I'm starting my Monday off with a large Pumpkin Spice Latte and some Reading?

How about you?

I'll be back soon with all the goodness that is the Barn Sale!

For His Glory,

Cole

P.S.

Speaking of vintage...

Here is a great quote I found a couple weeks ago.

Should I go back and get it??? 

 

{Simply Created, Simply Sweet Flower}

Hi there!

Happy Monday to you.

This weekend was very low-key and relaxing.

I didn't quite get everything done that I had planned,

but that's okay.

It's a new day!

It has been a while long while since I have created something.

A little bit of lovely to add to the day.

A week ago, I was cleaning out my closets and found an old shirt that hasn't been worn in a long time.

I loved the print and couldn't think of getting rid of it.

I thought,

"Hey, I could use this fabric else where."

A Simply Created, Simply Sweet fabric pin full of texture.

What is your favorite color/fabric for a pin??

Have a Beautiful Day,

Cole

Linking up with:

Not too late....{DIY recap}

Hi there!

How was your weekend?

I had a wonderful time with friends and Church family...

...sharing {our lives}

...dreaming {big dreams}

...planning {some fun things}

I have been in the Spring mood so much lately.

I love the green of the fields coming to be,

the vibrant blue sky,

and the flowers popping up everywhere!

{Yep, I love nature!}

In celebration of Spring and all things news...

I want to share with you some:

Simply Created by Cole,

DIY crafts

{Just click on the links.}

Cloth Placemats, Yellow, and Spring {DIY}

 

DIY Spring{y} Burlap.....???

 

DIY Spring{y} Recycled Sweater

DIY Spring{y} Organization

What is your favorite Spring decorating tip or design?

Have a Lovely Day,

Cole

Tomorrow......{Thoughtful on a Tuesday}.

A Clue: "wings"

Cloth Placemats, Yellow, and Spring {DIY}

  What happens when one is craving some yellow and brightness in their home...

Doesn't want to break the bank...

and

Takes a trip to Target?

Sees this placemat...

looks closely at the seams...

and

realizes it is two pieces sewn together?

This happens...

A placemat stuffed with batting and then sewn closed.

Look closer...

I love the yellow, stitched flowers!

The design reminds me of the bright, flower pillows my grandma used to have on her couch.

L.O.V.E.

Want the story on the pillow behind it?

Click Here

What color are you craving right now?

How have you incorporated it into your home?

 Have a Lovely,

Simply Created Day!

Cole

I'll be linking up to these fabulous sites this week!

Go check them out.

Life Made Lovely Mondays

Just Something I Whipped Up at T.G.C.

Works for Me Wednesday at We Are That Family

Tip Me Tuesday with The Tip Junkie

Get Your Craft On at Today's Creative Blog

Join us tomorrow for {Thoughtful on a Tuesday}.

DIY Spring{y} Frame Art...

Happy Monday to You!

I am so excited to show you a new DIY Spring{y} craft...

that won't break the bank!

I love creating...

mixing textures...

trying new color combos.

Sometimes it goes well...

other times...

not so much.

Here is a clue....

...is for...

{HOME}

I've been seeing many different ideas for using moss this Spring.

I also love monograms.

So, I thought...

Why not take a frame and decorate it instead of a wreath?

And...

Wal-la!

...Something Spring{y} for my living room.

Here is how it all came together:

*Dollar Store, gold, frame spray painted with a color I had on hand. {Moss green}

*Chip board letter hot glued to a moss sheet (Dollar Store) then hot glued to the frame.

*Flowers made out of felt I already had and hot glued to the frame.

This can go many places...

1. On my entry table as shown above.

2. On my dining room mirror.

3. On my front door.

4.Hanging in my front window.

The possibilities are endless!

Tell me...

Have you ever decorated a frame before?

If so, how?

If you haven't, what would you put on yours?

Have a Lovely Day!

Cole

{I'll be linking up with these fabulous ladies this week.}

Life Made Lovely Mondays at Blessed Little Nest

Just Something I Whipped Up at T.G.C.

Works for Me Wednesday at We Are That Family

Tip Me Tuesday with The Tip Junkie

Get Your Craft On at Today's Creative Blog

DIY Spring{y} Burlap.....???

Congrats to Rosanne!

She correctly guessed which of the lovelies below is the newest DIY Spring{y} craft...

~Rosanne said...

A) I'm loving burlap!

Our new, super simple, really quick, cute, Spring{y} craft is...

An earring holder!

Thank you to Lindsey for the inspiration!!

Here are the details...

Are you ready?!

1. Take any old picture frame and remove the glass and backing.

2. Spray paint the color of your choice (I used Heirloom White I had on hand).

3. Cut a piece of burlap slightly larger than the opening of the frame.

4. Hot Glue the burlap to the back of the inside of the opening of the frame. {whew!}

Be careful it will be hot and seep through the holes!

5. Let it dry and hang your favorite earrings on it.

{Thank You Jess for the cute earrings!}

Why did I choose an earring holder like this?

~I love the handmade style.

~ I love the simplicity.

~I love how I can see my favorite earrings and not "forget" I have them.

I didn't hang it on the wall because I wanted to access it quickly and...

easily for those mornings I'm running late. ;)

And yes, if you are wondering...

I do have some more fun earrings to add.

What do you love to create?

Is it something sewn?

Maybe baked?

Do you write?

Maybe you love to sing?

Or, do you love to renovate your home?

I'd love to hear!!

And, in-case you are just now joining us.

Here the links to the most recent DIY Spring{y} crafts (just click on the pics.) and...

the fabulous ladies I'll be linking up with!

Link Ups:

Life Made Lovely Mondays at Blessed Little Nest

Just Something I Whipped Up at T.G.C.

Made By You Mondays at Skip To My Lou

Works for Me Wednesday at We Are That Family

Tip Me Tuesday with The Tip Junkie

Spring Fling at This Blessed Nest

Get Your Craft On at Today's Creative Blog

DIY Spring{y} Recycled Sweater

 I came across an old sweater that no longer fits.

So, I decided to create some "Spring."

How you ask?

Like this...

* Trim sweater underneath the arms.

I used a rotary cutter, it worked much easier than scissors.

*Turn sweater inside out and sew the two open sides leaving a gap on one side to stuff.

I didn't bother with changing out my thread, I knew it would be hidden inside.

*Trim off bottom hem and turn right side out to stuff.

I kept the bottom hem of the sweater for something at the end. :)

*Whip-stitch the inside gap that you left to stuff it.

I added a ruffle with the left over hem and some flowers (all hot glued on).

*Place in my favorite reading area and...

Enjoy the Spring Inspiration!

(for free!!)

Have you created any sweater pillows?

If so, leave a link below in the comments. 

I'd love to visit!

Have a Simply Created Day!

Cole

I'll be linking up with these fabulous sites this week.