May 26, 2016

May 2016 part 1

May minutes:
~ The Hunters hosted, and we had fun at the
Dallas Arboretum
~ the Theme was Anne of Green Gables, so we all shared a few short-ish readings & poems!
~ Dues this month went to:  Apache Creek Deaf & Youth Ranch (You know, the camp that Elizabeth Hunter worked at last Summer?)  http://www.apachecreek.us/
~ 4 Ladies where in attendance- small but good.   =)
~The door prize was provided by Suzi Beeman.
(Thank you, Mrs. Bee!)
~We sent cards to: Craig & Debbie at Apache Creek Deaf & Youth Ranch

We took lots of photos, only a few are below, find many more lovely photos on our Facebook group (HERE), and Faith's blog post (HERE).






May 22, 2016

May 2016 Part 2

Did you miss our Anne of Green Gables picnic? Wish you could have been there, but here's some pictures to make up for your absence.  (More photos here and here)

My favorite blooms




Adrienne and Elizabeth Thinking with Einstein


Debbie and Adrienne posing

Our Group selfie

April 22, 2016

April 2016

 

 April minutes:
~ We had fun at our Pot-Luck Salad Dinner!
~ Dues this month went to sponsor Hannah Hale in the Raffa Run
~ 8 Ladies where in attendance  =)
~ A short time of prayer was had.
~ The door prize was provided by Sharon Hunter.
~ A HUGE thank you to Suzi Beeman who provided the location.  =)

~Next Month: the Hunters will pick the date/time/location/agenda.  (Thank you!)




Pineapple Lush Cake   (recipe HERE)

March 20, 2016

March 2016

No 10:24 Society meeting this month....see you in April!

 

February 11, 2016

February 2016


February minutes:
~ We had fun, Debbie and Adrienne taught Sharon to play the McKees new game "iota"...that was fun, and Sharon won!  =)
~Dues this month were diapers & blankets, and will be delivered to Raffa by Sharon Hunter
~A short time of Prayer was had
~3 ladies were in attendance =)
~Pot-Luck Refreshments...Valentine theme!
~The door prize was provided by Sharon Hunter, and it was decided that it would be kept and given next meeting.
~Debbie & Adrienne McKee provided the location.
~We sent a Valentine card to Elizabeth Hunter, and a Sympathy card to the Wesson Ladies.
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Take note: We are looking for someone to provide the location & play hostess for the March meeting- they can choose the date & time that is best for them. (the evenings of the 21st & 22nd would be best for the McKees) 


January 27, 2016

January 2016

FYI: This meeting is the Hebrews 10:24 Society's marks our 2nd year together!!!

January minutes:
~Carmen Rockett came and taught us how to make Art Journal and Altered Book COVERS.
~Dues this month went to Only a Servant Ministries  http://www.onlyaservant.org/
~A short time of Prayer was had
~4 ladies were in attendance =)
~Pot-Luck Refreshments...Mmm!
~The door prize was given to Carmen
~Debbie & Adrienne McKee provided the location.
~We sent a Get Well card to Suzi Beeman
~More Photos (including the finished projects) can be found on the Facebook group. =)

Photo by Carmen Rockett

Photo by Carmen Rockett

Photo by Carmen Rockett
  
Dry project with craft dryer or blow dryer between each step. =)
1. Apply Gesso with a straight edge tool like a discarded gift card. Dry project. 
2. Apply ephemera (paper items you are using for keepsakes) with liquid matte acrylic medium. Dry project. 
3. Add texture and focal pieces with stencil and modeling paste or glue other items like metal trinkets, buttons, string, lace, and more. 
4. Spread paint with "dry brush" technique or finger using chosen color scheme in random patterns or other pattern. Also use paint for more visual texture. 
5. Add accents and additional visual texture with stamps and ink. 

Step 1: "paint" your surface with Gesso

Step 2: dry it...or let it dry

Step 3: "glue" your paper/fabric/lace down
(this was the fun part!)

Step 4: add paint...

...add paint...

...adding more paint. =)

Rub/dab/brush/wipe paint on & off until you like it!
Thank you SO much, Mrs. Rockett for coming over and teaching us!

January 11, 2016

Art Journal or Altered Book project

We are pleased to say that Carmen Rockett will be leading the January meeting! 
Carmen will be helping us learn to make Art Journal or Altered Book COVERS.  (If you have any questions, PLEASE ask.)(If this is not your thing, maybe you could volunteer to baby-sit for another lady who would like to come...)

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You can go more "basic" like Adrienne- with decoupage
(All you would need is 1.the book 2.pretty paper 3.pictures 4.Scissors and maybe a hair dryer.)

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Book: (This item is mandatory)

  • Find a gift book with scripture or lovely quotes at Goodwill or other thrift store
  • Purchase a (preferably spiral-bound) journal. Try to find one in which the pages are well-secured. Art sketch books work well.

Carmen Rockett will provide gesso, modeling paste, acrylic matte medium, and paints, along with some other odds and ends. Bring $2 per person to help cover the cost.


Adrienne is providing:

  • Mod Podge



Supplies can be scrounged or purchased, as desired. No need to have every single thing on the list, but pull together what you can:



  • Scrapbook papers
  • pictures- from magazine, calendars, cards etc...or funny papers
  • Burlap or fabric bits up to 12 inches square can be used
  • Embroidery thread
  • Twine, jute, or other artsy string
  • Fabric glue
  • Expired or used gift cards for spreading gel medium
  • Paint spreaders (brushes, spouncers, foam brushes, putty knife)
  • Hair dryer
  • Buttons, trinkets, pretty odds and ends, feathers, ribbon, lace


One of Mrs. Rocketts books

January 1, 2016

Happy Birthday to us!

Dear Ladies,

Did you know that January is the Hebrews 10:24 Society's 2nd Birthday/Anniversary?!  It is! =)

I want to say thank you to all you wonderful ladies who have made our group what it is, and making it all possible.

I wish that I could tell you exactly how many dollars, how much food & how much cheer we have collected and re-distributed, but I can not.  But I can tell you that it has been a lot, and we are blessed to have put smiles on so many faces and ever so many hearts.

I pray that the Hebrews 10:24 Society will continue to fill a niche, and outlive our youngest members. And perhaps most of all, that we will continue to be what we started out to be: a blessing to many (including - if not especially - the attendees), without the division of politics, religion, race, or ideals- even just for one evening a month.

Love and hugs~

Adrienne McKee
Organizer, Secretary, Treasurer, Webmaster....


.....And let us consider one another to provoke unto 
love and to good works:
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more.....”

December 31, 2015

December 2015

December minutes:
~We enjoyed a Dutch Treat Brunch at Cracker Barrel  
~There were 5 in attendance ~one new lady, Sarah's friend Athena
~Dues this month went to Only a Servant Ministry .  (here)
~We sent cards to: Suzi Beeman, Elizabeth Hunter & Kathleen Smith.
~No door prize.

January:
~Carmen Rockett will be helping us learn to make Art Journal or Altered Book COVERS.




November 18, 2015

November 2015

We sent cards to Hannah Main & Elizabeth Hunter

November minutes:
~Our November meeting had 17 in attendance- 8 new ladies
!
~Refreshments: everyone brought cookies
& Debbie McKee provided the nibbles!)

 ~A short prayer time was had.
~Door prize & contest prizes were given by: Adrienne McKee
~We had 2 contests: 
      Prettiest Treat Package Contest
      Best Apron Contest
~Debbie & Adrienne McKee provided the location.





It was decided that the December meeting will be a Dutch Treat Brunch at Cracker Barrel!  

 Mark your calendar:
December 10th

Time: 10:30am

 Kimberly Lyons won the "Best Apron Contest" 

 Adrienne McKee won the "Prettiest Treat Package Contest"




Thanks for coming!

November 9, 2015

October 2015

Movie Night!  
 

October Minutes:
~We had 11 Ladies attendance (3 new faces!) ! 
~We watched the new Cinderella movie
~The dues this month went toward the Beeman family's travel expenses-- Kathryn was selected to participate in the National Bible Bee!

~Adrienne McKee gave the door prize
~Refreshments were Cinderella theme!
~Hannah Hale provided the location.
~A short time of Prayer was had.
~It was decided that next month will be our 2nd ever Cooky Exchange!