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Battle Six Results: I Didn’t Start the Fire

Posted on April 19, 2013April 19, 2013 by Katie Ganshert

While Becky’s final result may look prettier than mine, please let it be known that I did not start any fires while making my candle jar like some people I know.

I think you should take exhibit A (AKA, Becky’s charred first attempt) into account before deciding on a winner:

We give this one a B- for kid-friendly, because of the fire incident (although that was Becky, not her children).

A B+ for easiness. The right supplies can be a bit tricky to find. Hence, Becky’s “jar”.

And a C for beauty/resemblance to the original. Neither of us are rushing to display these on our nightstands.

Thanks to all who participated! The results that have been posted on my Facebook page are leaps and bounds better than anything Becky and I created.

Oh, and Becky’s daughter gets an A+ for innovation and fire-safety.

She put her paper on the outside of the jar.

Join us next week for our 7th Pinterest Challenge! We all just might pick up a new beauty secret.

Let’s Talk: What decorations do you have on your nightstand?

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Writing 4 Two is interviewing me on their blog today and giving away a copy of Wishing on Willows!

All That Brokenness

Posted on April 17, 2013April 17, 2013 by Katie Ganshert

We hardly have to look to see all the brokenness.

It’s in our news.

It’s in our homes.

It’s across the world.

And across the street.

There is brokenness in Boston.

There is brokenness in Congo.

There is brokenness everywhere.

People.

Families.

Institutions.

Systems.

Governments.

Sometimes its cry is so loud that if we’re not careful, we can drown in it, forgetful that yes, this brokenness is real.

But so is the redemption.

Maybe not as loud or glaringly obvious.

But it’s there.

God breathes life into all that brokenness.

Perhaps not as quickly as we’d like Him to.

Perhaps not as gloriously.

But breathe it He does.

And breathe it He will.

Let’s Talk: How has God been breathing redemption into your life?

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Battle Six: A Candle Craft

Posted on April 15, 2013April 15, 2013 by Katie Ganshert

It’s Becky’s turn to throw down a challenge in this Pinterest War of ours and she’s going crafty on us!

I’m pretty excited about this one for two main reasons:

First, the finished product is primple – which is my made-up word for pretty + simple, which is my style.

Second, for a non-crafty person, this doesn’t look too intimidating!

All you do is find a glass jar.

Carefully tear out a page from a favorite book (I know, this may make some people cringe).

Cut some hearts.

Stick in the jar with a votive candle.

Add some twine.

And voila! A primple craft for your nightstand.

Hopefully the paper doesn’t catch on fire.

If you join in the fun this round, you may just have a shot at winning some books! Check out my Facebook page for more details (the books I’ll be giving away will be posted later this morning!)

Let’s Talk: Have you ever unintentionally set something on fire?