Archive - February, 2015

Wedding Cards, Invitations, Announcements, Thank You Cards

February 20, 2015 in Cards with 0 Comments

Bride and GroomWedding Cards in Four styles!

Are you looking for a card to share with a bride and groom?

Maybe you are the bride or groom and are considering what you might use for a wedding invitation or announcement.

You will need thank you cards to send to your generous friends and family.

 

We have 4 designs for you to consider. Cards are printed on white card stock.  They measure 4.25 ” X 5.5 “. White envelopes are included.

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“Hand in Hand” . . . HC631-13

 

 

This endearing design displays the trust placed in one special person.

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“Conestoga” . . . HC424-12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Conestoga wagon reflects the new journey ahead.

 

 

 

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“Just Married Conestoga” . . . HC422-12

 

 

 

 

This card more specifically carries your delightful message.

 

 

 

 

Just Married, Just married sign, Crysanthemum.

“Floral Just-Married” . . . HC423-12

 

 

Embellished with a simple flower, announce your special news.

 

 

 

 

These cards come with a blank inside.

Cards can be printed on the inside for an extra fee.  For more information, contact us at grabauheritagecards@live.com.  Please refer to the design by the name and item numbers listed.

For other designs, please see our catalog.

photo credit: Vintage Bride and Groom via photopin (license)
sketches by Wenda Grabau

Renovating My Shamrock

February 16, 2015 in Smorgasbord with 0 Comments

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Shamrock stems become tender and lanky after their long wintry residence indoors.

February can be a hard month in terms of cold and snow in my neck of the woods. Green is rare except in my bay window where many of my plants are  clustered for sunlight and warmth. Among them are plants I put outdoors when the temperatures become more moderate. This little space in my house preserves my plants, but also lets my eyes feast on verdant beauty.

Also. about this time of year, the shamrocks start to look spindly and less healthy looking.  Even though I have watered and fed them over the winter, they wear a paler green than I would like. Some have stems that have dried and turned an unwanted amber color. The long stems tangle with each other and become near-to-a-nuisance.

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Roots put forth new, stable, short stems after being clipped off. The plant will soon green out and begin making delicate pink flowers to cheer up my home while I wait for spring.

The shamrock root is a small bulb. When I want to produce more plants, I separate and re-pot the bulbs. This year I will refrain from the dividing of roots.  I have enough plants for this summer and will not start any new roots now.

I will, however, give them some TLC.  They will get a trim. When I take the leaves and stems off of the plants, the root which is still full of life, will put forth new, young, fiddle-head-looking stems.  Healthy leaves and blossoms will come again.  Their look-of-new-life will declare  the happy thought that, “Spring is coming.”

If trimming your shamrock interests you, check out this website. http://www.flytrapcare.com/phpBB3/trimmings-of-a-shamrock-plant-t10021.html

For your convenience, we have a shamrock design in our catalog.

photo credits:Wenda Grabau

God’s Voice

February 12, 2015 in Snippets with 0 Comments

ocean waves, lone bird over waves, Did you ever want to hear the voice of the Lord?  If so, Psalm 29 tells about the voice you are wanting to hear.

“The voice of the Lord is upon the waters;

The God of glory thunders,

The Lord is over many waters.

The voice of the Lord is powerful,

The voice of the Lord is majestic.”

Psalm 29:3, 4 (NASB)

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“The Lord sat as King at the flood;

Yes, the Lord sits as King forever.”

One thought one might ponder today is:

Why does the Scripture say He sat as King at “the” flood.

Could it be referring to the Great Flood, the world-wide flood of Noah’s day?

It may be that many people who wish to hear God’s voice, have rejected the truth of the Great Flood.  If one rejects the Great Flood, he or she might be deaf to the majestic and powerful voice of God.

In rejecting or ignoring the truth in the Holy Bible, there is much in life that cannot be revealed to us.

Spend time in His Word, listen to His voice.  “Yes, the Lord sits as King forever.” Psalm 29:10b

If the ancient flood is of interest to you, try this website to see the research and evidence that you will not want to miss.  https://answersingenesis.org/the-flood/

You may like to view a card in our products list.  It is called “Standing on the Rock”. It pictures a lone tree growing from a rock on a wide and rugged lake shore.

photo credit: Winging It via photopin (license)
photo credit: Waves in ocean via photopin (license)

For the Motorcyclist

February 9, 2015 in Cards with 0 Comments

motorcycle, motorcycle wheel, motorcycle note card, motor cycle greeting card, Are you dreaming of the days when you can get back on the road again with the wind blowing through your hair?

Better days are coming.  Warmer temperatures are just around the corner.

I have made this little sketch in honor of my brother’s pass time.  He is a motorcycle enthusiast. If this little card will encourage your motorcycle buddies, you might just like to purchase this card.  We have an additional motorcycle card you might like, too. It is a motorcycle motor. Check it out in our catalog.

If you need a larger copy of this image, contact us at grabauheritagecards@live.com.  Refer to image HC521-12 (the motor) and image HC522-12 (the front wheel).

To browse for other motorcycle art try this website. http://www.stampin.com/online/sets/set101.html

God Healed Baby, the Farm Cat

February 2, 2015 in Fresh Off the Farm with 2 Comments

Kitty face, bright eyes, cat whiskers, Close up cat face,It is interesting how things worked out. The vet could not get  to our place that day. Baby was not miserable, just disabled. Her eyes were still bright and she was eating well.  So we waited.

Farm life, for us, includes many animals.  It is not uncommon for us to ask God for things that they need.  I prayed for Baby.  I asked our grandchildren to pray for her, too. The children had befriended Baby over the years and were so sad to hear of her injury. We asked for her healing, not knowing that God was working on her.

Several days later, I picked Baby up and tried to find that large gaping wound on her underside.  It was gone! Her flesh had knit together. The leg wound was decreasing in size.  Skin was forming over the exposed muscle.

The bone still protruded and had to be removed. Our vet helped us with that. Baby had surgery and has recovered.

She can get around up and down stairs and is looking very fit. She has put on the weight she lost and is wanting more social activity.  She is returning to her old self again.

We never did decide how she got hurt.  Maybe she got run over by some vehicle. It remains a mystery.

We are sure, however, that God had a hand in her healing.  He gave her instincts to use in caring for herself. Our vet along with the auxiliary care we could provide all worked together for her good. Her accident was not pleasant nor was it good, but it does illustrate a principle we find written in the Holy Bible. In Romans 8:28 we find, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according His purpose.”(NKJV)

I hope you enjoyed this little story about how God healed Baby, our farm cat.

If you would like to ponder Romans 8:28 further you might like this blog. http://phyliciadelta.com/felista-all-things-are-working-together/

To view Baby’s favorite perch by the farmhouse door, check out this card in our store.

photo credit:Wenda Grabau