Hymn of Promise

In the bulb there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree; in cocoons, a hidden promise; butterflies will soon be free! In the cold and snow of winter there's a spring that waits to be, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.

There's a song in every silence, seeking word and melody; there's a dawn in every darkness, bringing hope to you and me. From the past will come the future; what it holds, a mystery, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.

In our end is our beginning; in our time, infinity; in our doubt there is believing; in our life, eternity. In our death, a resurrection; at the last, a victory, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. ~~ words & music by Natalie Sleeth, 1986 United Methodist Hymnal

Saturday, February 28, 2009

My First Metamorphis Monday!


Today I am joining my friends on Metamorphis Monday hosted by sweet & beautiful Susan @ http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/. Most everyone has been over to Susan's, but if you haven't you definitely need to! Not only will you see more wonderful 'metamorphi' (that is my version of the the plural of metamorphis) going on, but you will love her blog!

The pictures I am showing you are from a craft project I made for a friend and fellow Curves co-worker when she got married last summer! Their romance was truly storybook! She's slightly younger than me. A sweet and beautiful divorced mother of 3 beautiful children, my friend had given up on 'happily ever after'. Then bam! A wonderful man swept her off her feet and after dating a little over a year they were married in a private ceremony with just her children on the beach in Panama Beach, Fla.! As I was looking for a wedding present I thought about a frame with shells for their wedding picture and then I thought "I could do that!" The added sentiment came from the shells I used because they were actually from the beach in Panama Beach on our last trip there! So checkout my before and after! She tells me all the time how much she and her sweetie love it! and they did put the family wedding photo in it! The newlyweds and the children walking along the beautiful beach all of them barefoot, with the sun going down behind them and dressed in their wedding attire.
I bought the mosaic frame at Marshall's and then hot glued the shells. You can see in the picture above that the tiles were a translucent glass with all the soft colors of the beach!





I made it to so they could use it horizontally as well as vertically. (I have a picture of the frame on its side but when I bring it over here it switches to this and I can't get it to rotate for some weird reason!)

Now I also wanted to show Vanna @ http://lvrofantiques.blogspot.com/ what her little cherub looked like before she gave it a good home!


I bought this little fellow at Hobby Lobby when the garden statues were on sale at the end of the season. I like to buy angel garden statues and then paint them for Christmas decorations.


Just look at it now!



I swear the little fellow looks like he's smiling! I just knew he'd find the perfect place in Vanna's oh so french and beautiful home!

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16 comments:

  1. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)March 1, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    Your frame is fabulous!! My daughter would certainly like it..I know Vanna loved the cherub.. it definetly went to the right home..great transformation..hugs ~lynne~

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  2. susanMarch 1, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    What a perfect and thoughtful gift and I loved the "happily ever after..." story too!

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  3. KathyMarch 1, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    The frame is so pretty adorned with seashells, but the angel statue is amazing. I love angels and like to do the same. Great post!
    Kathy

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  4. lvroftiquesMarch 1, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    Oh Lu you are such an artist!! I can't believe the before and after! And the frame you made for your friend is gorgeous!! We're soo lucky to know ya! (((HUGS))) Vanna

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  5. OCDesigner ~AthellaMarch 2, 2009 at 1:20 AM

    Lu those are amazing....How beautiful the frame and the cherub aaaahhhh so sweet. ~Athella I never did figure out how to link the sisterhood award. When you have more time
    you can send me more instruction...Good luck on your magazine feature. I am so looking forward to seeing it.

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  6. KBeauMarch 2, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    Beautiful frame. I think it was made for those shells.

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  7. Designs on 47th StreetMarch 2, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    That frame is perfect. Imagine what you would pay for that in a beach shop in Florida! I know Vanna LOVEd her cherub. It's cute as can be and yes, it is smiling!

    Whoa.....that arrangement in your foyer is spectacular! I can see it is FILLED with many glorious flowers and full of color. It is just beautiful. I wish I could click on it so it would enlarge. You know us nosey people like to see the details!

    thanks for sharing and for stopping by my blog to see my faux arrangment this morning!

    Donna

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  8. DarleneMarch 2, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Hi Laura and thanks for stopping by my blog. That seashell frame turned out fabulously...what a perfect and thoughtful gift. Also, that little cherub is just adorable.♥

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  9. Kristens CreationsMarch 2, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Hi Laura, Thanks for checking out my piano room and your nice comments! Your frame turned out so pretty with the shells. Love it! That angel you painted is so pretty too.I know Vanna loved it,Great job!!! Kristen

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  10. lvroftiquesMarch 3, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Hey Lu!! Do you still really want the bookends? If so you can have them for the price listed and I'll throw in the shipping for ya...Cause you're special *winks* Were you thinking to paint them? Because I just know if you did they would be killer!! Anyhoo if you email me your addy I'll send em off to ya. Vanna

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  11. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)March 3, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Love what you did with the frame...beautiful! How clever of you to think of painting that darling cherub...love the colors! Bet Vanna is crazy about hers, too!

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  12. Linda (Nina's Nest)March 3, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    Hi Laura, Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love what you did to that picture frame - very personalized and very lovely. I scrolled through some of your previous blogs and noticed Bear Creek soup. I had never heard of it until someone else's blog mentioned their potato soup, so evidently I have been missing out! Bought some and will try it! Glad to meet you. Please come by again, and I'll be back to see you, too. Linda

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  13. lvroftiquesMarch 3, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Hey Lu! I have another little bloggy award for ya! Stop by if you get a chance. I'm sharing some chandys! Love Vanna

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  14. Cindy J.March 3, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    Dear Laura Lu that frame is simply perfect! Oh and that sweet cherub you sent Vanna, how precious. I see you are getting the bookends, I had my eye on those, they are gorgeous.. they are going to be wonderful in your beautiful home. Hope you are having a great week. Love, Cindy

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  15. santamakerMarch 4, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    Love the look of this frame embellished with those beautiful shells!

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  16. Cindy J.March 4, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Laura dear, my heart and prayers are with you. What a wonderful daughter you are and I know your Mom is so grateful and thankful for you. What an example you are setting of love, and devotion. I will be praying for you that God continues to strengthen and guide you in the care of your Mom. Bless you sweetie. Love, Cindy

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Hello and God Bless! Thank you for visiting "Hidden Promise"! It's wonderful to get comments from you all! I think they are a great way to show our love, care and support of each other! Have a wonderful day! Lauralu :)

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