Sally's Angelworks: {12 days of Christmas - day 10

January 04, 2013

{12 days of Christmas - day 10 - 2012 edition}

It's Friday!!!!!

TGIF!!!!

Only three more days (counting today!!! eeeeep!!) left of my 12 days of Christmas.

Yesterday, my little girlies and I took down almost ALL of the Christmas stuff and put it away. (I totally forgot about the stuff in the front porch and yard! oops!) It was super cathartic for me!

I need a fresh start...often!! How about you????

I talk about fresh starts a lot! Every Monday, in fact!! But for me, every morning is a fresh start for me. A time to really get it right!

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And a new year is even a BIGGER fresh start for all of us...Thus the New Years Resolutions, the gym memberships, diet books, lists and lists and lists, etc!!!

But for me, this year, I'm going to have ONE, just one resolution....and that is to "Let God..."

Our wonderful Pastor talked this last Sunday about how we all strive to do better, making our lists in the new year, expecting to do better in the year with "doing." (my paraphrasing...LOL!!) But what we need to be doing is letting GOD do the doing! in us!! and through us!!

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This doesn't mean to just sit around watching life pass us by waiting for an invisible hand to reach down and move us from one spot to another...no siree bob!!! This means to get up off of our couch and get out there so that God can nudge us in the direction He wants us to go.

It's an exciting prospect for me...to let God...I'm super excited to see how much more abundant my life will be! Abundant in His Grace and His Mercy...and especially His Love!!

Just a minute ago, there was this annoying chirping ouside...not the normal beautiful bird singing, but annoying short staccato chirping. Three weeks ago, I probably would have starting pounding on the window for it to stop! But Mr Gorgeous grabbed me one day out of my craft studio and took me to our bedroom window and showed me what it was that was making that annoying chirping that had been waking us up each morning (a bit too early for musicians, I must say!!). It was a GORGEOUS Cardinal. I adore cardinals, and when I found that annoying sound was coming from him, it immediately wasn't annoying!!

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So, just a minute ago, I couldn't keep blogging without stopping and looking at the beauty of that cardinal. I looked all around the bushes around my window and finally found him. Sooooo beautiful! This is how God changes our hearts...how He moves us...with us leaning into Him and His plans for us...

...it's my fresh start!!!

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and for a fresh start for you, I have a Fabric Giveaway from my darling wonderful friend, Julie over at the Intrepid Thread!!!! yay!!!

Here's what she's giving away today!

a fat quarter pack of Blomma designed by Jessica Swift from Blend Fabrics !! (find it here in her shop!!)

To win this pack of fabric, all you have to do is just leave a comment on this post!! No other hoops, just leave a comment!! yay!!

I can't wait to hear from you!

The giveaway closes Monday morning (same as yesterday's bunting pack giveaway!) when I get up and get on the computer! Mr Random will pick a winner! Be sure and leave your email address so Julie and I can contact you! Yay!!!

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One last thing...

be sure to sign up for my newsletter. It will be filled with inspiration, links and ideas for your creative soul! And it won't be everyday, by any means!!

In my next newsletter (which hopefully will go out tomorrow!!!), you will receive the link to a free embroidery pattern. I hope to have one in each of my newsletters!! And this one is right along the lines of what I was talking about today...

this!!!

I'm praying for you and your new year that God would bless it abundantly and lead you to new heights and adventures...and I'm praying that you hear that beautiful chirping and get inspired to see what God has for you!

It's pretty amazing!!! blessings!!!

Jan 4, 2013 8:36:54 AM

220 Comments

I love cardinals too - although as I'm in England I've never seen one!
Thanks for a fabulous giveaway!

Posted by: Gill | January 04, 2013 at 08:54 AM

You have a wonderful resolution, if only we could all let go and let God get on with helping us. Thanks for sharing such a lovely giveaway.
ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

Posted by: Kay | January 04, 2013 at 10:48 AM

Cardinals abound out here and in Missouri where I grew up ( not talking baseball team haha). They are my favorite, but they can make some noise.

Posted by: Bev Victory | January 04, 2013 at 11:03 AM

In GA, we had cardinals that nested near our kitchen every year - their chatter is certainly distinctive. I guess we all have our positives along with those other traits that those who love us accept graciously.

Posted by: Becky Greene | January 04, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Thanks for sharing your experience and enthusiasm. Also thanks for the opportunity to win this wonderful giveaway. Happy New Year 2013.

Posted by: Sharon Bourque | January 04, 2013 at 04:55 PM

I'm glad that I found your blog through Julie. I'm off to read more especially about your angels.

Posted by: Michele | January 05, 2013 at 07:07 AM

I love to see cardinals and blue jays in snowy tree branches - remind me of the antique post cards of fat little boys in their dress-up christmas suits!

Posted by: Sharon | January 05, 2013 at 07:08 AM

Love the soft colors in Blomma!

Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | January 05, 2013 at 07:17 AM

Gorgeous fabrics!!

Posted by: Christina | January 05, 2013 at 07:32 AM

What a wonderful message! And I love seeing Cardinals outside my window!

Posted by: Laura | January 05, 2013 at 07:34 AM

Thank you for these wonderful words....just what my soul needed to hear! Thank you. I am becoming a follower and hope to grow in grace with you this year.

Posted by: Deb H. | January 05, 2013 at 07:39 AM

are you turning the bible verse into embroidery? it's lovely!! I WANT it :-)I'll sign up for your newsletter now

Posted by: bea | January 05, 2013 at 07:45 AM

Beautiful post! My grandmother had a pair of cardinals that would visit her feeder and I always loved seeing them - especially against a snowy backdrop.

Posted by: Mary | January 05, 2013 at 07:48 AM

Hi Sally~
I just found your blog through Intrepid Thread. Can't wait to read more!!

Posted by: [email protected] | January 05, 2013 at 07:52 AM

I just discovered your blog from the link at the intrepid thread!! thanks for hosting the giveaway! the cardinal is beautiful, not sure if ihave ever seen a live one though! off to do some browsing on your blog!

vicki
vickibrown at shaw dot ca

Posted by: Vicki Brown | January 05, 2013 at 07:56 AM

Thank you for this inspiring post! I've been struggling mentally with goals for this year. "Let God" resonates within. Thank you!

Posted by: Booklady | January 05, 2013 at 07:59 AM

Beautiful fabric bundle. Thank you for the chance to win.

Posted by: Heather | January 05, 2013 at 08:04 AM

What a lovely post and a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win. :)

Posted by: Michelle @ needle and nest | January 05, 2013 at 08:12 AM

great giveaway and I love the text you included in your post! What a great blessing to know that through Christ's sacrifice we are a new creation if we trust in Him!

Posted by: Fenna | January 05, 2013 at 08:16 AM

We see cardinals all the time here {NC}. They're very pretty.

Posted by: Penny | January 05, 2013 at 08:23 AM

Cardinals are my favorite bird!

Posted by: Colleen | January 05, 2013 at 08:27 AM

Love your resolution!

Posted by: Mary Ann | January 05, 2013 at 08:28 AM

Thanks Julie and Sally for the beautiful give away!

Posted by: Tracy | January 05, 2013 at 08:31 AM

I have six pairs of cardinals that feed at my feeder and chirp at the cat as she watches them thru the window. Love seeing their bright red standing out on the sleeping leafless trees.

Posted by: Rina | January 05, 2013 at 08:34 AM

Great giveaway...thanks to Julie and Sally for this....I did sign up for your newsletter too....anxious to see what's going on.

Posted by: marjorie | January 05, 2013 at 08:36 AM

Thanks for the giveaway. Cardinals are such a classic symbol of Christmas and remind me of an ornament we had on the tree as a child.

Posted by: karen @ capitolaQuilter | January 05, 2013 at 08:45 AM

Thanks for the beautiful giveaway!

Posted by: Amy @ Sew Incredibly Crazy | January 05, 2013 at 08:48 AM

Thank you for this giveaway. [email protected]

Posted by: Jenny | January 05, 2013 at 08:52 AM

I adore that fabric ! What an awesome pack !

Posted by: Tina | January 05, 2013 at 08:54 AM

Great giveaway. Thanks for hosting it.

Posted by: Heather | January 05, 2013 at 08:57 AM

What fun colors and thanks for the inspiration and giveaway.

Posted by: Kathy MacKie | January 05, 2013 at 08:59 AM

Thanks for the beautiful words! I'm off to sign up for your newsletter!
Phyllis
gailxs@hotmail dot com

Posted by: Phyllis | January 05, 2013 at 09:09 AM

Your 12 Days blog series is precious! Thanks for sharing.
And thanks for the chance to win these beautiful fabrics!

Posted by: Barbara Orozco | January 05, 2013 at 09:16 AM

Great giveaway. I love e intrepid thread.

Posted by: Patty D at NC | January 05, 2013 at 09:17 AM

Those are some yummy fabrics! Thank you for the chance to win them. :)

There aren't any cardinals where I live but I love to see pictures of them -- beautiful birds.

Posted by: Jane S. | January 05, 2013 at 09:17 AM

What beautiful stitchwork. I am currently working on some stitching for my mom, and I have to say it is quite a new experience.. love this one though.

Posted by: Marcia K | January 05, 2013 at 09:22 AM

Thanks for sharing your faith and inspiration. Have a blessed day.

Posted by: Karen A | January 05, 2013 at 09:24 AM

What a beautiful post. The cardinals have been coing to my bird feeder. I love to hear their praising their Creator.

Posted by: Jocelyn | January 05, 2013 at 09:34 AM

Enjoyed your post! Thanks for the giveaway!

Posted by: Sallie | January 05, 2013 at 09:34 AM

Beautiful fabric! Thanks for the opportunity!

Posted by: Kathie | January 05, 2013 at 09:37 AM

I agree -- cardinals do not make beautiful music, neither do bluejays! But they are simply beautiful. Love those fabrics, somehow caramel colors have been calling my name lately.

Posted by: Brita | January 05, 2013 at 09:37 AM

What a beautiful bird - certainly nothing so colourful here in the UK (though I am very fond of our native birds). Thank you for a lovely giveaway.

Posted by: Jane | January 05, 2013 at 09:38 AM

I am new follower to you! Wonderful blog and Thanks for the giveaway! Anything Julie has is MAGNIFICENT!

Posted by: Jess in Tyler | January 05, 2013 at 09:39 AM

Marvellous blog. Thank you Sally. Fantastic photo of the cardinal.

Posted by: Anne | January 05, 2013 at 09:41 AM

I love cardinals too. We always have 2 or 3 that eat out of our feeder. Love those fabrics. You are a great inspiration and I need to let my husband read this so he will get out of his chair.lol

Posted by: Margaret Schindler | January 05, 2013 at 09:41 AM