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Saint Joseph, Pillar of Families

I didn't use to pray novenas.  I always thought that praying directly to God was better.  But I read this passage from the Bible: "The continual prayer of a just man availeth much." - James 5:16 I thought of the matter more and now I see that novenas are a humble way of praying.  It is asking those closest to Jesus (and holiest) people who walked the earth, to pray for me. This is not a new way of doing things as Moses intervened for the Jews when God wanted to punish them for making a bull with their own hands and started worshipping them. I now think God is pleased whenever I pray a novena.    Since then, I have seen so many SIGNS AND WONDERS in myself and in my circumstances because I prayed a novena.   I credit Saint Joseph for my happy home life and also for helping us with our finances though the best thing for me is the way novenas help us to lead holy lives.  The saints want no applause but rather, they will always draw us closer to God.   Instead of idolizing cel

DIY Valentine Box

Valentine's day will be here soon and it's never too early to prepare a special treat for your special someone.  


Here's a project full of heart and earth-friendship.


It's a box made of cloth scraps and an old toothpaste box.  It's fun and easy to make.  It took me longer to un-plug the glue than to finish everything.  
Good thing for me, I store away anything that might come handy in the future. I had a bagful of pink and lavender hued cloth scraps.
I patronize local brands so I go for Hapee toothpaste (not a paid advert;)


All you need:


old cardboard (from toothpaste box or anywhere)
cloth scraps (preferably with valentine colors)
ruler
pencil
scissors (1 for paper and if you have another 1 for cloth)
white glue
red duct tape
ribbon in matching color as your cloth pieces


How to:


1. Prepare the cardboard for cutting.  With your pencil, mark on the middle section some boxes.  My toothpaste box had the thinnest sections in widths of 4.25 cm so I marked them in equal widths to make perfect squares.


2. Keep making the boxes until you have something like a cross.  4 boxes lengthwise and 1 each on the side of the second middle box.
3. Cut your scrap cloth in the exact same sizes as the box squares.  Iron out the creases before cutting.  Look how pretty they all look bunched together.
4. Glue the cloth to the cardboard cross one by one and making sure it's neatly done.  This will be the outer portion of your box.

5. Stick duct tape to the other side.  This will be the side inside the box. 


6. Punch 2 holes on the side notches... 
... so you can place the ribbon like this. 
7. Tie and put some goodies like some red kisses inside.  
Your loved one will surely enjoy receiving something you made with much love and care. 


Enjoy each moment of life!





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Comments

  1. What a lovely job! I love doing things like this too! Karima

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    1. Thank you ever so much Karima! Bless you for your visit! :)

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  2. Another DIY craft from the heart :) I would share to this to my nieces and nephews. They will surely love this.

    I have to commend your recycling advocate too. :)

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  3. Thank you Diane, would love it if they try this :)

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  4. This is just amazing, You are so creative my dear, keep sharing more ideas..
    wish you more success :)
    Love ~

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    1. I'm so honored you like it! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! :)

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  5. So cute! I would love for you to link up at my new Valentine Party at www.cheapcraftymama.com!

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    1. Thank you so much for inviting me! Nice linky party you have there! I already linked up! :)

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  6. Whata great idea since I have sooooo many scrap cloth!! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  7. Such a sweet box! Thank you so much for linking up to the Pretty Packages Party. The March Pretty Packages Party will begin tonight at 9:00 PM CST. Hope you'll stop by again!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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