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Spring Roses | Hope Ink

Spring is in full swing here in sunny California, and I’m continuing my season of simplifying, organizing, and general de-cluttering of all the things. With four kids, two dogs, and a semi-regular habit of moving, I’m coming to terms with the fact that this is an ongoing (lifelong?) process that will never be fully DONE. I want to be okay (even content) with the less than perfect messiness of life, and to be grateful for what that means.

Life.

Abundance.

Growth.

To be genuinely thankful for what is, rather than longing for an always elusive, unattainable ideal. To be able to sincerely say …

I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:12-13

In cleaning up my little sun-room studio, getting ready for next week’s big surprise (which I promise to tell you more about soon), I found a few more things I thought were sold out. Seems like the perfect time for a little giveaway, don’t you think?

Hope Ink Art Giveaway

Nevermind little. How about a pretty big giveaway?

Okay, let’s do it. Here’s everything that’s included in this package of goodness, worth more than $180 …

  • Monogram Alphabet Scripture Card Set
  • Psalms & Roses Postcard Collection
  • Psalm 23 Postcard Collection
  • 2019 Inspirational Art Calendar
  • Color Your Year 2019 Coloring Calendar
  • Psalm 23 Scripture Art 2019 Calendar

To enter to win, all you need to do is leave a comment on this post. I’d love to hear what the weather’s like in your part of the world – are the roses blooming, or is that just a dream for another day? Tell me what area of your house is most in need of de-cluttering (mine’s the garage, hands down).

That’s it. Super easy. I’ll pick a winner next week and let you in on the secret project I’ve been getting ready to share!

In the meantime, I’ll leave you with this FREE DE-CLUTTERING CHALLENGE from my friend Dana over at A Slob Comes Clean. It’s a quick fifteen minute video, along with a printable workbook to help motivate and inspire you to finally get that (scary) clutter out once and for all. Free, easy, and funny to boot. Doesn’t get much better than that!

Just make sure to grab it right away, since it’s only available until Saturday, April 24th!

 

The decluttering challenge with Dana White

FREE DE-CLUTTERING CHALLENGE >

Here’s to de-cluttering, contentment, and simplicity.

Be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5

 

Love + Faithfulness

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green houseplants | hope ink

If you’re on Instagram, you may have seen a post from me last week sharing a bit about why I’ve been even more scarce than usual.

Long story short, my computer had a major crash while in the midst of a routine update. And although we’re not completely out of the woods yet, after lots of work and prayer and pieced-together backups, we’ve been able to recover almost everything of importance. Including my artwork and my husband’s books (not to mention almost twenty years of family photos!).

Similar to the spring cleaning we’ve been working on in the house, it’s helped me to take stock of all the digital clutter that has built up as well. In a sense, this has given me “permission” to take the time to go through and decide what is truly meaningful and worth saving.

It’s also reminded me that even in the mundane (and often unwelcome) things that we find ourselves tasked with, it helps to remember that if we are loving and faithful with what we’ve been given, we can entrust the outcome to God. He is, after all, the One who has the whole world in His hands –including computers.

Free Planning Art Printable | Hope Ink

Oh friends, may we be ever growing in our love and faithfulness,
as we rest our hope fully in Him!

P.S. I made this one ^^^ into a new free printable (click on image to download the pdf file)

 

2019 Calendar Sale | Hope Ink

 

 

Happy New Year + Free Calendar Printable

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Hope Ink Free Printable Coupon Code New Year Sale

Happy New Year, friends!

So I’m a little late in sharing my annual FREE CALENDAR PRINTABLE with you. I’ve been “busy” … resting, enjoying time with the family, and even catching up on some good books! How about you? How has your holiday season been?

I’m doing my best to be more intentional about what I say yes to –and no— this year. Always such a challenge. Or is that just me?

Our annual decluttering has begun, and even though I still haven’t gotten all of the Christmas decorations packed away, I did manage a massive clean-out of our pantry and refrigerator, which I’m thinking more than makes up for it, right?

Plus, there’s some exciting updates coming for the HOPE INK SHOP, which I hope to be able to share with you very soon. In the meantime, I’m tidying things up there too, making room for the fresh and new (yay!). Which means … for the next five days, you can take 40% OFF EVERYTHING in the shop –including the remaining 2019 calendars and all the specially priced bundles.

You can use code CROWN2019 and the 40% DISCOUNT will be applied at checkout to your entire cart. But don’t put it off, since stock is limited and the sale only runs through Monday, JANUARY 7th!

Hope Ink 2019 Wall Art Calendar

Also, since I’ve gotten so many requests for a WALL ART CALENDAR like the one I’ve offered the last three years – guess what I just added to the shop?! I really love how it turned out, so thank you for all the kind requests.

This one’s an 8×10 size, rather than an 11×14, which makes it a little more manageable size-wise, as well as more budget friendly. And although there isn’t room to write in this one, you do end up with twelve (thirteen, if you count the cover) large heavy-weight art prints to keep or frame!

2019 Calendar Bundle | Hope Ink

You can also get it bundled with all the other Hope Ink Calendars for one amazing price HERE

Overall, I’m looking forward to finding out what this year holds –knowing that whatever trials and joys come, He can be fully trusted to walk with us every step of the way.

And believing that He will crown the year with His goodness.

We walk without fear, full of hope and courage and strength to do His will,
waiting for the endless good which He is always giving as fast as He can get us
able to take it in. – George MacDonald

SHOP THE HOPE INK NEW YEAR SALE >

 

Mercy

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Dwell | Psalm 23 Handlettered Rose Art | Hope Ink

Like many of you in California (and elsewhere), I woke up to the news of the tragedy last night in Thousand Oaks, where twelve people lost their lives. Later today, I found out that the daughter of my friend from high school was there when the shooting happened. I asked her if I could share this …

“Thankful she and her friends are safe! Thankful for the young men that tackled them down and pushed them to safety. She got out with some scrapes and bruises. Thank you to all who have reached out. She is flying home today and we get to hold her and love on her unlike the other parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters who won’t be able to do that. Prayers for the victims families and the officer who lost his life going in to protect and serve. Jesus is here and near in this most evil of acts – we thank Him for our daughter’s life spared and take refuge in Him. Psalm 23:4″

The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
for His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through
the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me;
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me
in the presence of mine enemies:
Thou anointest my head with oil;
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.

 

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