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This is scary

August 6, 2019 by april dillow

Woke up with this verse on my mind and wondered if

Woke up with this verse on my mind and wondered if maybe you needed the reminder too?

“We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5

I’m taking captive all the thoughts that tell me I’m failing. The ones that tell me my kids aren’t learning enough, my business isn’t successful enough, my house isn’t clean enough, I’m not thin enough, etc. etc. And reminding myself that God is in control of it all, I’m created in His image and He says NONE of those things.

Everything else is just lofty opinions.

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Attention: Dreamy Leather! . This leather is super

Attention: Dreamy Leather!
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This leather is super soft and worn and has a beautiful floral design😍
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It’s often hard to capture just how awesome some of the leather is in pictures so I want to share some of my favorites more often....and this is DEFINITELY one of my faves!
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UPDATE: Sold out 💗 It’s available in my shop right now for you to design your own cuff ❤️
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#thestampedlily #tsldreamyleather #upcycledleather #upcycledbelt

Happy Friday friends! The first TSL Project Kit is

Happy Friday friends! The first TSL Project Kit is FINALLY here!🙌🏼
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I’m so excited to keep you stamping and creating with these Wrap Bracelet Project Kits! (Swipe to see what comes in your kit!)
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Your stampers can create matching bracelets or friendship bracelets or they can get creative in different ways! I can’t wait to see what they come up with!
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AND I heard your requests for hammers and plate packs so those are up in the shop today too💗
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When I created the TSL Stamp Kit I knew these project kits were next. I want to keep you creating, keep you stamping, and keep you gifting with intention!
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HAPPY STAMPING!
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#thestampedlily #tslstampkit

"This is really fun. You can be whimsical and no o

"This is really fun. You can be whimsical and no one can blame you.” -Avery
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Just love this sweet review from Avery who just got a TSL Stamp Kit💗
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I love to see your little ones being so creative! It’s the coolest thing to be a part of! The TSL Stamp Kit is the product I’m the most proud of. I love getting to see all the awesome pieces you and your kiddos are making!
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I can’t wait to show you the next project kit in the TSL Stamp Kit series! I want to keep your little ones creating with fun projects!
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You know I have a ton of ideas 🤪 but what would you like to see added to the stamp kits?! As additional projects or options?
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#thestampedlily #tslstampkit

One year ago today, I stepped outside my comfort z

One year ago today, I stepped outside my comfort zone and right into God’s will when I shared my testimony along with a message about how God repurposes us to a room full of women at HDC.
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I talked about how God can take the broken pieces of our lives and use them in such a unique way. Reflecting His glory and adapting us for a new use in the process.
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This month I completed the book proposal for a book with the same message. Only God. What a difference a year makes!
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I’m still trusting God with broken pieces and continuing to be refined and repurposed through it all.
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Huge shout out to these girls. (Just missing my girl Becca here) They are in the nitty gritty details of it all-from creative brainstorming, to web design, show prep, and blog edits-I couldn’t do it without them!
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#thestampedlily

It’s ready for me to work in! . I can’t believ

Do you have a piece of furniture that holds loads

Do you have a piece of furniture that holds loads of sentimental value?
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We pulled out my workbench yesterday and I’m feeling the feels!
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Five years ago Joe cleared off this workbench in the garage after I had outgrown the kitchen table. Set up right in the middle of the garage, everything I had was on this one table.
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At least a year later, this table was moved to the side of the garage next to a shelving unit that I also took over. I worked there while I watched my babies on a baby monitor.
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Another year passed and this table was moved into what is now the TSL Workshop inside our home. I’ve used it in this space until now.
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Joe can’t even remember where the table came from. He had it long before I came into his life. Only God knew that his future wife would be starting a business on it one day.
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I’m all sentimental about stuff like this. I love the history of pieces and the stories they tell. This workbench is no different. It’s seen laughter and tears, success and disappointment.
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I’m so grateful I get to upgrade my shop. It’s been a dream for so long. But I’m gonna miss my hand-me-down workbench with all it’s history!
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Tell me about your sentimental piece 💗
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#thestampedlily #thestampedlilyworkbench

It’s shop Reno day! . Hubby comes home today so

It’s shop Reno day!
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Hubby comes home today so this afternoon we’re starting the cabinet install process🙌🏼
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I hope to share some process videos on stories later today!
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It got me thinking though, do you work well with your spouse on these types of projects? Or are renovation projects some good marriage therapy? 🤪
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#thestampedlily #tslworkshop

Christmas jammies. Desert sunrise. And coffee in a

I know it’s shocking but I make mistakes 😂 .

I know it’s shocking but I make mistakes 😂
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Since I’m stamping metal I can’t typically correct them. Well one day someone asked to see my oopsies since I keep nearly all of them.😂
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I was hesitant because who wants to show someone all their flaws and mistakes?
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But she loved being able to pick through what I have. She couldn’t even see where I had messed up most of the time. Not only did she love looking through them, but she even found pieces that she wanted to keep and wear!
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Maybe there’s a clever way I can bring home the point that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Or beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I want to just say this:
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Letting others see the vulnerable side of you-The mess ups. The mistakes. The flaws is scary! But God can still use all of those things to bless someone else 💗
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What a gift you are! Oopsies and all!
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#thestampedlily #oopsies

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