It’s in the shop! I’m excited to announce that GraceLaced Shoppe is {finally!} open for business! For all you locals who’d like to see the handmade goodies up close and personal, I am currently featured as the “Artist of the Month” for December at Hip Stitch. Thank you to those of you who’ve encouraged me toward this little endeavor.
I have always dreamed of sharing my artistic giftings for both inspiration and financial contribution. There is a season for everything, and in every season a different focus. I read through Proverbs 31 today, asking the Lord to grant me the balance, wisdom, and diligence seen there, in this endeavor and all others. My season continues to be motherhood, but am blessed to see ways in which I can learn to model the industriousness and priorities of the Proverbs 31 woman.
She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. She is like the ships of the merchant; she brings her food from afar. She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens. She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong. She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night…She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchant. Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.”
Proverbs 31: 13-18, 24-27 ESV
Here are some items from the shop:
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I’m so proud of you hard-working Mama! Thanks for sharing those parts of Proverbs 31…I love to see your example of womanhood:) xo
Swoon… I heart, heart, heart the handbag in the second photo. Gorgeous! I am so excited to see the Lord bring this dream to fruition for you. Congratulations on being “artist of the month” and on getting your virtual shoppe up and running.
Wow, Ruth! You did it! You are amazing at accomplishing your goals. I’m excited to hear how everything goes.
Congratulations, Ruth! Everything is beautiful!
I recognize that 3rd one (which, I think, is my favorite!).
Can’t wait to see the rest!
Love, love, love the ruffled purse! So cute! And the second one with the embroidered amber colored flowers not too bad either! So proud of you!
I’ve been thinking of skyping or calling you lately, but I thought you might be a *little* busy with this stuff!
It’s all beautiful…I especially love the second one. Now I’m off to check out your etsy shop!
woo hooo!!!!!!!! i just so happened to come by today and the store is ready! I can’t tell you how impressed i am! I did not know that you were making these wonderful handbags! They are so wonderful! I loved reading Proverbs 31 in light of seeing the work of your hands–a double blessing to see the word in action!! Someone was just asking me about where i got my nursing wrap and now I can send them here!!! yay!!!!!!
i failed to mention that i love the slim apron design!!! wow. you’re good!!
Oh! I love everything!