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December 22, 2016 by Shelly Leave a Comment

Embracing the Interruptions

“We interrupt this evenings program to bring you this breaking news…”

“Mom, I just threw up in my bed.”

So, do you know anything about interruptions? (We each chuckle.) They can be so irritating and get a person so sidetracked, can’t they? In my mind I often think, “I have a list of important things I should be doing”.

When my children were very little I used to have a Henri Nouwen quote on my refrigerator from his book, Turn My Mourning into Dancing. He quoted an older University of Notre Dame teacher that said, [Read more…]

November 19, 2016 by Shelly 3 Comments

Wildflower Prints: From My Heart to Your Home

I am so pleased to let you know that these 5×7” hand colored wildflower prints are now available for sale on the ShellyCarlson.com website! They were inspired by peaceful walks in the pasture, connections to nature and to those I love.

My daughter, Laura, and her young friends or cousins often put on their calico dresses, aprons and sunbonnets to run outside and play “Little House on the Prairie”. [Read more…]

November 2, 2016 by Shelly Leave a Comment

Enjoying the Season: Fun Fall Crafts for the Family

Our fall season here in Kansas has been absolutely beautiful so far and we’ve been doing our best to make the most of this stunning weather with our grandkids. Playing in the park, admiring the changing colors of the leaves, lighting up a bonfire for s’mores, eating a picnic outside…what a fun time of year!

If you are looking for some fun fall activities to do with your kids or grandkids, here are a couple easy craft ideas that encourage you to get outdoors and enjoy nature together. [Read more…]

August 22, 2016 by Shelly 1 Comment

Wildflower Inspiration – Stained Glass

A number of years ago our family was studying the medieval time period while home educating our children. One of the reasons beautiful cathedrals were built then was to bring people in to worship God and to help them find hope and comfort in the difficult circumstances of the times.

The kids and I could almost imagine how it felt to stand in a beautiful cathedral and lift our eyes to the huge stained glass windows depicting Bible stories. [Read more…]

July 15, 2016 by Shelly Leave a Comment

A Giveaway – Win a Set of Colored Pencils!

It has been almost a week since the release of the 7 day coloring book devotional, “Pondering God’s Glory in Isaiah 40”, and I have SO enjoyed all your feedback and responses! Thank you to everyone who has signed up and downloaded the book – it is such a joy to hear how God has already used it as you and your families seek to creatively connect with Him.

Now, I am so curious to see your creativity at work! [Read more…]