Holding on to my youth, always getting my way, controling every situation, stockpiling more stuff...that's been me back in the day. Now, as I realize how much those things don't matter one tiniest bit, I can pour myself into things that do. Here are 20 directions for me that are now oh-so-much-more important:
1. Love One Another
2. Choose Truth
3. Smile Like You Mean It
4. Keep Good Company
5. Focus Outward
6. Count Your Blessings
7. Lend a Hand
8. Stretch Your Creativity
9. Face Today Head-On
10. Stay Sweet
11. Worry Less
12. Age Gracefully (why fight it? fighting isn't graceful :)
13. Show Yourself Friendly
14. Keep a Quiet Heart
15. Stand By Your Man (that's right, and proud of it)
16. Keep On the Sunny Side (isn't there enough negativity?)
17. Stop To Smell the Roses
18. Forgive & Move Forward
19. Be Still & Wait (slow down!!!)
20. Honour Your Mother
Which leads me to some exciting (for me) news!! I have just last night opened my own Etsy shop. And the first 20 items are the vintage photo pieces shown here with the above directives (given via some adopted ancestors). This shop is one of the things I've been wanting to try and people have told me I should but, like this blog, it's all sorta new to me so we'll see what happens. I'm super excited about it though. It's been a very long time since I've sold anything that I've made with my own two hands...wish me luck!
Oh and when I said 'no new book' I didn't mean never-ever...just not anything planned for now. Congrats to Amy, Jackie, Ann, Mechiel and Sally. You were already contacted about winning the 'Moments' books.
So, to the best-in-the-world blog readers (that's you silly!), I give you one big warm rebecca hug (and a cup of hot cocoa if it's as cold there as it is here!).
I love your stuff! Best wishes for your new venture. It seems God always takes us down new roads of adventure and ideas and we never know at first where they lead. :)
Posted by: Ruth | 04 February 2007 at 12:58
I love this idea..directions for life....I may need to borrow this for a mini book or something. Congrats on your new Etsy store and good luck!
Posted by: Erin | 04 February 2007 at 13:34
Love these. Best of luck with the Etsy shop.
Posted by: PamMc | 04 February 2007 at 14:06
Woo Hoo! Went shopping for gifts. Can't wait til they arrive! Am pouting today since I didn't win the book but guess I should just suck it up and buy one! Happy Day!
t
Posted by: Tracy | 04 February 2007 at 14:13
Love the 20 directions! Congrats and good luck with your new venture!!
Posted by: MandyK | 04 February 2007 at 14:19
Hi Rebecca...love your 20 directions idea...have you thought about making this a "kit" item? LOVE the idea and would purchase it in a kit so that I could create one with my photographs???
Posted by: Tammy Blalock | 04 February 2007 at 14:51
I have been reading your blog for some time now and out of all the blogs I read daily you are definitely one of the COOLEST people I have had the pleasure to read. Good Luck with your new venture! Love the tags!
Posted by: Jennifer Robinson | 04 February 2007 at 15:45
Thse are wonderful directions - I love the idea of a kit, too!!! And congrats on the new shop!
Posted by: Jennifer Sizemore | 04 February 2007 at 15:53
so excited to look into your new shop! congrats! and i agree with tammy...a kit sounds fun!
and curling up with a cup of cocoa sounds yummy!
Posted by: Kimber-Leigh | 04 February 2007 at 16:09
Love these!!!
Wowza! More than crumbs here...more like an entire CAKE!!!
Thanks for the inspiration..again!
Posted by: Dawn | 04 February 2007 at 17:18
Congrats on your new venture---looks like a great success! Beautiful pieces---and sweet words to live by.
Posted by: Jana | 04 February 2007 at 18:47
those are absolutely gorgeous. everything you do is gorgeous! congrats and good luck on your new adventure
Posted by: mrc1471 | 04 February 2007 at 19:05
I'm happy to say that I am one of the lucky purchasers!! A monthly kit from you would be fabulous! LOVE your style!
Posted by: Janell | 04 February 2007 at 21:40
Thanks for being you! I am so excited about the book and can't wait to pour over it!
I am so working on #19 - I so feel the Father talking to me about that one!
Best wishes on your new endeavors!
Sally
Posted by: Sally in Mass | 05 February 2007 at 07:11
Those are so beautiful! I am sorry I missed them :(
Posted by: leslie | 05 February 2007 at 10:50
I love how you used bright, modern papers with vintage photos. Surprisingly pleasing.
Posted by: debbie susee | 05 February 2007 at 11:24
I do love your blog...and your work...and your words...and your talent...and your ideas about "things" in general. Darn, can't believe I missed out on the breathtaking creations you made for the Esty shop. Wow. Guess I'll need to start checking in more often. Just gotta.
Posted by: Penny | 05 February 2007 at 20:09
I love your 20 things! I missed the book giveaway - LOL - that's what I get for being so darn busy. :) I never heard of Etsy before - so cool!!!
Posted by: Petra | 06 February 2007 at 11:42
best of luck with your new shop...i'm sure it will be a success!!!
-p
Posted by: patty | 06 February 2007 at 17:16
Congratulations on your success with this wonderful collection of work.
Posted by: charlotte | 06 February 2007 at 20:21
I love your 20 directions!!
They are so cute.
Posted by: brittany | 06 February 2007 at 20:41
WOW! Love your 20 directions tags. What material/paper did you use for the "outline" on each of the tags? They are all identical. LOVE your work.
Posted by: Cheri | 07 February 2007 at 14:54
those are 20 very lovely, lovely things.
Posted by: me | 07 February 2007 at 23:12