Almost Easter
![2014.04.12ChinaCabinetEaster02](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7057/13808291453_1f2d33d604_z.jpg)
With all the wedding planning taking place, I'm not doing much Easter decorating this year. Just a few things out. The old sugar egg, which has miraculously survived several moves, time in an overheated storage locker, and well below zero freezing temperatures in the garage before I realized that it was out there with the camping gear! The forsythia are blooming beautifully in the yard right now, but with up to 6 inches of snow and freezing temperatures predicted for tomorrow, I thought I'd clip some to bring in and enjoy. The bunnies live on top of the china cabinet most of the year. It's all very simple compared to what I usually put out at Easter.
![2014.04.12MantleEaster](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/13808283383_47eaff18a9_z.jpg)
The only other decorating I've done is to add some bunnies and a flower garland to the fireplace mantel and to change out the paintings from winter themes to spring themes.
![2014.03.29PocketPrayerCard02](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3786/13501465205_524773d9e8_z.jpg)
One of the things I enjoy creating are these little pocket prayers that I send off to friends who have been coping with difficult times. This one went out a couple of weeks ago to a dear friend.
![2014.03.29PocketPrayerBackEdit](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3695/13501483325_11f6fc8e70_z.jpg)
They are only about 3 to 4 inches square. All hand stitched. I love using textured fabrics, velvet and hand quilting on these. The idea being that the recipient can tuck them into a pocket, a purse or simply keep it nearby.
![2014.03.29PocketPrayer](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7411/13501489425_3e0520477f_z.jpg)
Their tactile nature encourages touching and holding them, and in doing so, I hope that the recipient is reminded that they are prayed for, loved, and in my thoughts.
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Mamka
Blessings and Peace!
Have a wonderful Easter week ~ FlowerLady