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April 20, 2013

In the Beginning…a No-Sew Stenciled Pillow

Creation pillow www.atthepicketfence.com

Oregonians and Earth Day go together like…well…Oregonians and flannels. Or Oregonians and Tevas. Or Oregonians and flannels with Tevas. Or Oregonians and flannels with Tevas and a hemp skirt.

As an Oregonian, I live among an abundance of trees…and tree-huggers. While driving home from Arizona over Spring Break, we were literally in awe as we moved from the desolate landscape of the desert to the lush landscape of the Pacific NW. And we realized just how much we take it for granted.

Living here I am reminded of just how incredible this Earth really is.

And how thankful I am to the ONE responsible for it’s creation.

This is what Earth Day means to me.

in the beginning creation pillow www.atthepicketfence.com

It’s a celebration of the beginning.

Creation Earth Day Pillow www.atthepicketfence.com

Of remembering why I am a good steward of my resources.

And how I can honor Him in the way that I treat His creation.

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Oh sure, I recycle and try and let cool air come in through the windows before resorting to turning on my air conditioner. I reuse grocery bags, turn off lights when I leave a room, don’t leave my computer on all day…oh wait… 😉

But, more than any of those things (which are all well and good!), I marvel at the details of this Earth.

The intricacies in the smallest of creatures and the magnitude of a universe beyond comprehension.

And so, this Earth Day, I made a pillow.

One which celebrates creation. (It was inspired by one I saw in the gorgeous Life Beautiful Magazine)

Genesis 1 pillow www.atthepicketfence.com

And it’s funny how just the process of stenciling Genesis 1:1 onto fabric caused me to pause. To think about beginnings.

We experience so many of them throughout the course of our lives.

Marriage, friendships, births, homes, jobs.

But none compare to the very beginning.

And in a world where so much doesn’t make sense, so much seems wrong and painful and sad and hopeless, I find comfort and security and HOPE in that beginning!

Thanks so much for helping me celebrate Earth Day here At the Picket Fence,

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15 Comments Filed Under: Crafts, Decorating, DIY, No-Sew Tagged With: creation pillow, earth day pillow, Genesis 1:1 pillow, no-sew pillow, stenciled pillow

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  1. Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says

    April 20, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    What a lovely pillow and lovely post! Thanks for sharing!
    Leslie

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  2. Holly says

    April 20, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Thanks for posting Vanessa. I love what you said, that we have hope because of the “beginning”. Every tree is a reminder of our Creator and the hope we have because of Him. Thanks for posting this after such a turbulent week in our world.

    Reply
  3. Cheryl / Point of View Creations says

    April 20, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    A great reminder! The detail that God created is just amazing and staggering.

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  4. Carol Reddin says

    April 20, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Beautiful pillow & beautiful reminder!

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  5. Susanne Jordan says

    April 20, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Can we purchase the pillow?

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 20, 2013 at 1:47 PM

      Hi Susanne! I’m thrilled you like it enough to even want to buy it! 🙂 I don’t sell them and if you could see how flawed it is you would know why. LOL! But it was super easy to make using stitch witchery and just stenciling the letters right onto the fabric with craft paint!
      Vanessa

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  6. Kim Hites says

    April 20, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    A lovely tribute to Earth Day for sure! I especially love the color combination that you chose for the pillow.

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  7. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    April 20, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    What a beautiful tribute to God’s creation. The pillow is a happy reminder.

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  8. debbiedoos says

    April 21, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Very cute and so cpecial!

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  9. debbiedoos says

    April 21, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Special…sorry for the typo:)

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  10. Diane Lawrence says

    April 21, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Hi Vanessa! Your mom gave me site to see what you all have been up to. You are amazingly creative, just like your beautiful mamma! It’s so good to hear your heart for our Creator. I love the NW also. We tried to move there at least a few times, but God closed the door. Beautiful CO is pretty awesome too! Bless you, my friend!

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  11. Debbie says

    April 22, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    A quiet nod and an AMEN from this corner of earth.

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  12. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    April 22, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Loved this post! 🙂 A very pretty project, and an excellent reminder of Who is behind our beautiful planet. 🙂

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