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Creator’s Pearl – What Comes Out of Us in Hard Times?
Deuteronomy 8:2 And thou shall remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee 40 years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thy heart, whether thou would keep his commandments, or no. Deuteronomy 8:14 Thy heart be lifted...
Decorating My Headboard Display
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Creator’s Pearl – Darkness Can’t Comprehend God
Darkness Can’t Comprehend God THE CREATOR'S PEARL DECORIZING YOUR...
So Easy Wet Distressing with White Swann
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Creator’s Pearl – Take Hold
Proverbs 2:19 None that go unto her return again, neither TAKE they HOLD of the paths of life. That was talking about the wicked, but what caught me was they didn’t take hold of the paths of life. First, we have to ask to see the paths. Then we wait on the Lord,...
Repurposed piece with DIY White Swann paint + random things in my barn
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Creator’s Pearl – Anointing is not salvation
Judges 13,14,15,&16 Anointing is not salvation https://www.facebook.com/shyla.kourt/videos/10218912488955751/ THE CREATOR'S PEARL DECORIZING YOUR...
DIY Dark Wax Over Old 57
DIY Dark Wax Over Old 57 with Hints of Blue Iris Any dates mentioned in video are out of date! Let me know if you have any questions. 🙂 Thanks for watchin! THE CREATOR'S PEARL DECORIZING YOUR...
Creator’s Pearl – Vessels of His Glory
Open wide your heart and soul to God. We have to do this so the healing waters of Ezekiel chapter 47 can flow. Are you blocked, dry, desolate in any area? Do we need healing in the physical and spiritual? Are there people around you that aren’t in a journey with...
Thrift store makeovers with DIY paint & IOD products!!
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Creator’s Pearl – Called or Chosen
Salvation is two parts. Called & chosen. Without walking in the chosen we will not make it until the end. In Revelation it says those that make it until the end are saved. We can’t quit. The standard of holiness being embraced and walked out is what it will...
Plastic Toy or Home Decor?
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Creator’s Pearl – Are You Different?
Zephaniah 3:1-5 When you are exposed in an area, those emotions are heightened and released. No matter if the cause of your responses was justified or not. It doesn’t matter. Justice or injustice. Big or little situations. Seen by many, or in the privacy of your...
Chippy Old Door How to!
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Creator’s Pearl – Final Instructions & Perfection
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Verse 12 we beseech you brothers to know them which labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you. Verse 14 now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feeble minded, support the weak, be patient...
Creator’s Pearl – Religious Spirit Tries to Stop God
Acts 20:19-38 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews. 20 And how I kept back nothing that was profitable until you, but have showed you, and have taught you publicly, and...
Flower Transfer on my Paint Shelf
*video at the end! Just a fun little tutorial using a portion of the IOD Wild Flower Botanical transfer! The whole roll is $27 but I only used a small portion of it here on my bookshelf, and will use the rest other places! My paint shelf has a chalk/clay paint on...
Creator’s Pearl – Family Can Hinder Your Call
Matthew 4:21-22 Jesus saw two brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with their father, mending their nets, and He called them. And they immediately LEFT the ship and their father, and followed Him. Left is a key word. There are many...
Creator’s Pearl – Blessed or Cursed, Not Luck
Deuteronomy chapter 28 says what we chose, brings blessings or curses. We have the key in our hands. I am not prospering in some areas. Some of them, on the outside, never shows. But this is the deal: I know that is not what matters. Those parts I can look like I...
Painterly Rose on Little Chair
*video at the end! I bought a cute little chair from Lemons & Lace at Canton, it's an amazing store you should check it out! But come in here, too! 🙂 I saw the paint was kind of chipping off, and showing yellow! I love yellow so I went and sanded some more off...
Creator’s Pearl – End Time Army
I believe God wants to restore the earth to how it was before the fall of man. I believe that is what the new Jerusalem coming down means. And the thousand year reign. The devil was a worship leader in heaven. He decided he wanted to be worshiped himself. He saw...
Typesetting on Fabric
*video at the end! I used the Typesetting Stamps from Iron Orchid on a tea towel. It has the upper case, lower case, and numbers in this set. I wanted to try their ink today! I mostly use clay paint. This is a little more translucent and I really like it! It's a...
Creator’s Pearl – Every Day Counts
Romans 8:37 OVERCOMERS will finish the race. We have to finish the race to get the prize! It is not how we start, but how we finish. We will fall, but repent, and get back up and keep going! Over and over and over! Overcome by the blood of the Lamb and our...
Tips for Distressing with Sander
*video at the end! I thought I'd just give you some sander tips! I'll start by saying that I LOVE wet distressing. Heard about it for years, but wasn't sure about it. It's where you use a chalk or clay based paint. You put the first layer on and still do it while...
Creator’s Pearl – Wonder Woman Needs the Cross
The world will tell you be a super hero. Be what makes you happy. Do you. You. You. You. There is a movement happening in the church and world. It is build up the woman. Make your daughters strong and powerful and we don’t need anyone. If we want to be all God...
Barnwood Stamping
*video at the end! Hi! Today I am using the barnwood IOD stamp. The first time you use your stamp, you lightly scuff it in a couple different directions, and when you go to pull it off the mount, it is hard. But they are durable and sturdy! They also have mounts...
Creator’s Pearl – Don’t push it down, Get rid of it
Cut off the flesh, don’t just subdue. Subdued is not enough. Just being disciplined and not changing our hearts is not the fullness of where God wants us to be. To make it to the end of the race and have fruit to help others, we are to be a bride without spot,...
Transferring Bohemian Border
*video at the end! Hi there!! I transferred a Bohemian border onto a piece that I had already painted with my chalk/clay paint and just wanted to show you how easy and cool this is! I love these transfers! And this border has all my colors! Red, yellow, green,...
Creator’s Pearl – Bitterness Isn’t Safe
Get bitterness out. Bitterness fights against, and can destroy your covenant with God. Hebrews 12:15 looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God. Lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled. Isaiah 35:1-10 is the...
Basic Chalk/Clay Painting & Wet Distressing
I'm just doing a basic quick tutorial! I got a piece for $5 and it was a dark high gloss varnish and stained. I took a rag and water and just wiped the dust off of it. If you are going for the nice smooth one color finish like kitchen cabinets ("safe finish") with...
Creator’s Pearl – Be the Standard
Look well to the ways of our flock. Proverbs 30 We are to be a good shepherd like Jesus. John 10:1-11 I am the door; by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall GO IN and OUT, and find pasture. Verse 10, the thief comes but to steal, kill and to...
IOD Moulds on a Terracotta Pot
In this video I show how to put moulds on a terracotta pot. I painted the pot with 2 coats and worked on the moulds while I waited for it to totally dry. Did a little wet distress and then glued the moulds on the pot! I then painted the moulds a different color and...
Creator’s Pearl – Faith to Birth Something
Judgement. Divine completeness. Cycle of growth. Movement of God. Patience. Oh boy, I am in a place right now where I need the judgment of God to burn up bitterness. It has caused me to not bear fruit. It can make you physically ill, it can cause your children to...
IOD Kindest Regards Stamp on Table
*Example video at the end of this blog!* Hi! I am going to do the "in kindest regards" stamp. It's just a little letter that I can't really read too much, but I'm going to put it on a black cute end table that is going to be for sale! So first off what we do, I...
Creator’s Pearl – Confidence in the Lord in Courage
I heard a business coach say, “You don’t need confidence, you need courage”. I would change that up. We don’t need confidence in our self. We need confidence in the Lord. That will give us courage. That will give us courage to step out in faith, and to wait on the...
IOD Transfer on Glass
*Example video at the end of this blog!* Alrighty, I'm doing one on glass, here we go! I am loving these products, they are so adorable. Once again I cleaned the door with alcohol, taped the design to the glass. Take the tool that comes with the transfer, and just...
Creator’s Pearl – To Know and Honor Him
We are called to be Kings and priests on the earth. Jesus made the way and gave the Commission. This is a high call and precious work, for souls to be saved and pointed to God and His ways. This should make everything in us stand at attention and cry out to be...
IOD Transfer on an Outside Door
*Example video at the end of this blog!* I am putting an iron orchid design transfer on my apartment door to my store. This is the Wildflower Botanical. I'm putting a couple pieces here on my metal door and one on the glass door. You can put these transfers on...
Creator’s Pearl – Truth is Brave
To walk, embrace, and speak in truth is bravery. Truth exposes darkness and shines light on all the stuff. Things are shook up when truth shows up. When truth shines on us, we may instantly feel the chains that were on us break. It may be messy or hard after that,...
IOD Stamp on a Cart
*Example video at the end of this blog!* We are doing the "Cabano" stamp. I like chalk paint and they also have ink, I do not like latex, because it would not come all the way off my stamp. So I used the full strength paint but you can dilute it. So just roll/load...
Creator’s Pearl – Working the Ground
I am on Ezekiel still!! Read chapter 36, the title in my bible is the future restoration of Israel. That is us today!! My footnote summary is good. Prophecy of the regathering of Israel at the end of the great tribulation as well as a description of the new...
Creator’s Pearl – You can have a part in this time
Ezekiel 37:1-28 Valley of dry bones. Israel was spiritually dead. In the Old Testament this is where God's chosen race came to be. In the New Testament we are called to be Israel in our individual hearts. Then as the Bride of Christ, or “church“ , a body. This...
Creator’s Pearl – Maturing
2 Corinthians 6:2 Today is the day of salvation. My husband was just talking to me about this. He did some word study, and it means today we should be actively found in salvation. It isn’t just a one time entering into being saved, it is ongoing. Be found in...
IOD Stamp on a Tea Towel
*Example video at the end of this blog!* I wanted to do a quick stamp of the Iron Orchid Designs on a tea towel! This stamp set is about $27-$29 and is very durable and reusable. The ladies that made these made them sturdy, so don't be afraid when pulling them off,...
Creator’s Pearl – Signs & Wonders
Acts 2:43 and fear #5401 came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. So I see here, for signs and wonders to happen we need to ask for the fear of the Lord to come!!! Then in verse 47 people were saved daily because of this! I...
Creator’s Pearl – Judgement
Zechariah 7:9 Execute true judgement and show mercy and compassion every man to his brother. Read the Judgement definition number 4941 in the picture. We say and hear don’t judge. I can understand what people are meaning. But actually we are called to judge. It is...
Creator’s Pearl – Standing for What is Right
I went to a meeting awhile back and we were deciding on entertainment for a town festival. Someone brought up bringing a medium in. So, as I sat and listened, I was like oh my, I have to say something. I was letting everyone say their opinions. Someone looked at...
Creator’s Pearl – Hearing God in Different Ways
Proverbs 8:34 & 35 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the post of my doors. For who so findeth me findeth life, and shall find favor of the Lord. Have you ever been talked to, and you didn’t hear the person, because you...
Creator’s Pearl – Encouraging Yourself in the Lord
1 Samuel 30:1-31 David and his army, had faithfully lived and helped the people around him. But the leader of that place questioned his loyalty. He would not allow him to go to battle and sent him away. On his way, after that rejection, the Amalekites burned the...
Creator’s Pearl – Dividing Physically & Spiritually
This picture is a good example! It made me think of the scripture in Matthew 15:11 “Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defiles a man.” Jesus was being asked by the religious Pharisees, why His disciples...
Creator’s Pearl – More Hewing
Proverbs 9:1-18 Wisdom and the foolish woman. Verse 1 says wisdom builds her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars. Hewing out something in stone is not easy work. You need a vision for what we will carve first. Then we need tools to do it. Instruction is...
Creator’s Pearl – Not Destroy, But Save
2 kings 1:1-18 There was a ungodly king who was wounded. He sent men to go to wicked prophets to inquire if he would recover. Elijah was told by angel of the lord to meet the men and tell them, “Is there not a God in Israel that you could ask, instead of a pagan...
Creator’s Pearl – Purified by Fire
Daniel 12:10 many shall be purified, and made white, and tried... We were never promised that we wouldn’t go through things. But we can be purified like gold. They used to heat gold in the fire, then the dross would come to the top and that impurity would be...
Creator’s Pearl – Journey to the Lord
Zechariah chapter 1 is a call to come back to the Lord. 1:16 says, I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, a line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem. The Jerusalem in the New Testament and new covenant, is our heart. That is the...
Creator’s Pearl – What Light Do You Have?
Hebrews 1:1-3 #541 brightness of His glory is a key word. Emit light is a key meaning. We are to be vessels of light. Think of the people we are drawn to. If it is the “light” of movie stars and entertainers etc.... that are totally against the standards of God. We...
Creator’s Pearl – Healing Can Hurt
Hebrews 12:13- We need all parts of our heart healed, or it could cause us to turn off the path!! Wow, in Revelation, it says He wants, and is coming for a Bride (the church) without spot, wrinkle, or blemish. Spot is sin, wrinkle is government or discipline, and...
Creator’s Pearl – Are You Seeking?
Proverbs 5:21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings. Are you wanting and asking to be used of God? He watches us in all situations so He can see if He can trust and use us for certain situations. We are also tested and...
Creator’s Pearl – God’s People Overcome the World
Joshua 3:5 SANCTIFY yourselves for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you. If we want to see wonders among us, we have to be sanctified. Joshua was to lead the children of Israel to begin to conquer the land, take possession, and have dominion again. Old...
Guest Blogger: Melting Paint on an Old Window
The first home our family started in had these old, old windows that had to be replaced.... Some were too big to keep, but most weren't. 🙂 I have loved giving away some of them as gifts and figuring out different things to do! This window I did for my sister for...
Creator’s Pearl – The Law Bent It’s Knee to the Spirit of God (+video)
*If you just want to watch the video that goes into more depth, it's down below!! Mark 5:21- This is when many people gathered by the sea to see Jesus. I have heard that the sea represents people. A ruler of the synagogue, Jarius, came to see Jesus and when he saw...
Creator’s Pearl – Overseers of the Flock
Acts 20:17-38 Paul was telling the people that they would see his face no more. He was warning and imploring them. He reminded them how he kept nothing back that was profitable to them. Even rebuking them was for their profit. He was not just a smiling preacher who...
Creator’s Pearl – Keep Our End of the Deal
John 4:34 My meat is to do the will of Him that sent me, and to finish His work. Word finish is the key word. # 5048 & 5046. We are supposed to do what He did, because that is why He came to earth as a man. To make a way for us to FINISH the work. Made perfect...
Creator’s Pearl – Woman at the Well
John 4:1-42 Samaritan woman at the well. Jew and Samaritans hated each other. Samaritan’s were half Jews. So there was a fight for who was best, etc. And this lady did not have a good standing with her people. But Jesus chose her to speak of what kind of heart God...
Creator’s Pearl – Fasting to Freedom
In my opinion and own experience, fasting is a key and a tool to help us on our journey on this earth and in our walk with the Lord. So much could be said and scriptures I could share. But this is just some thoughts I will share. First, I would look up science...
Creator’s Pearl – Seek by Faith
Isaiah 54 There is a lot that leads up to this passage. Go back to at least to chapter 49. But, Isaiah 54:1-10 is what I focused on today. Are you desolate, or not prosperous or bearing fruit in any area of your life? God says you will sing! He uses a woman that is...
Creator’s Pearl – Get Out from the Unclean Things
Isaiah 52:1-12 Awake, awake; put on strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem. 2 shake thyself from the dust; arise , and sit down, O Jerusalem: loose thy self from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion. 7 How beautiful upon the...
Creator’s Pearl – God Holds the Future
Isaiah 48:1-22 Jacob was rebellious, sneaky, & conniving. Verse 10 says, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. Sometimes the furnace causes us to repent. (He is watching to see if He can choose us.) Sometimes...
Creator’s Pearl – Rise Up & Seek Him
When my husband and I got married, Deuteronomy 28 was read to us. It was a call or commission, but it is a choice that we have to walk out everyday. This is for the church or the bride today as well. BLESSINGS or CURSES. These are the two kingdoms. We are a tree...
Creator’s Pearl – Raise the Standard of Holiness
God's heart is that all souls would be His, and know Him, and His ways. satan will deceive and do all sorts of things to keep that from happening. If satan can get us to sin, it puts spiritual chains around us and causes us to not hear, see, or even cry out to God....
Creator’s Pearl – Gideon’s Call
Judges 6:1-32 Gideon’s call. The Israelites were supposed to conquer and take the lands they were given. But instead they adopted the wicked ways of the people around them. God gave them over to those people, so they would cry out to him and serve God alone again....
Guest Blogger: Hand Painting Designs on Wood
I'll start by saying this project was a bit tedious. BUT, is really satisfying work that has beautiful results. I love giving gifts like this because it looks really nice, but also means a lot to someone because you made it specifically for them. I have a sister...
Heirloom Traditions Gel Stain (Plus discount!!)
Hey!! Here we are! I am here to talk about Heirlooms Traditions gel stain....It is amazing! I love this stuff soooo much! It doesn't stink, or splatter, like regular stain. I love this brand. It's what I sell, it's what I use. I love this amazing company. They do...
Guest Blogger: Wood Burning a Grenade Box
I was looking for a box to put a wedding gift in... I found several at different antique stores, but this was the coolest one and also the least expensive of the ones I liked! Yay! I wasn't necessarily planning on burning on this box, but it just ended up...
Guest Blogger: Doggy Door, Baby Gate, or Just Decor?
Now I'm going to be honest. These doors were created to keep our dog out of the bedrooms. He likes to mark corners of beds if he's alone, so this was our solution to that problem. Hopping over an immovable baby gate every time I need to go back to the bedrooms was...
How to Use an Espresso Machine Tutorial
This Is special coffee! Fun to make for guest, put a tip jar out you are a Barista! THE CREATOR'S PEARL DECORIZING YOUR...
How to Use a Coffee French Press Tutorial
This is an awesome alternative to a coffee pot. THE CREATOR'S PEARL DECORIZING YOUR...
Basic Wood Furniture Repair
Use wood glue and clamps to repair split wood furniture. THE CREATOR'S PEARL DECORIZING YOUR...
Putting Hanging Attachments on Wall Decor & Using a Stud Finder Tutorial
How to put hanging hardware on wall décor, and how to use a stud finder. THE CREATOR'S PEARL DECORIZING YOUR...
Dry Brushing a Metal Decor Piece Tutorial
This is a super quick technique to transform a piece. All In one formula Heirloom Traditions brand paint. This product can be used on metal, masonry, fabric, glass and much more. THE CREATOR'S PEARL DECORIZING YOUR...
Using a Door Mat as a Stencil Tutorial
This works great for outdoor concrete, or big surfaces. THE CREATOR'S PEARL DECORIZING YOUR...
Basic Tips for Using a Paint Spray Gun
Graco true coat paint sprayer airless. I give a few tips on how to spray items and things to think about when purchasing one. THE CREATOR'S PEARL DECORIZING YOUR...
How to Use Heirloom Traditions Gel Stain & Why
This product is so much less messy to work with and is gorgeous. THE CREATOR'S PEARL DECORIZING YOUR...
How To Get Help Organizing Or With A New Project
We need help to get stuff done sometimes. It is not easy to ask but so worth it. THE CREATOR'S PEARL DECORIZING YOUR...
Changing A Door Opening To Change A Room’s Function
This video will give you some ideas on how changing or adding a door opening can increase the space and function of a room. The needs for how our family and lives change as time goes on. So think about adapting the spaces to fit where your life is now. ...
To Do List Tip & Best Ever Phone Case
I am a paper planner geek. When you have a life on the go, the to-do list is a mile long. It is to hard to open your planner or phone notes. So this is how I use the best ever phone case and postit note to get it done! THE CREATOR'S PEARL...
Painting Cabinets With Heirloom Traditions Paint Tutorial
DIY cabinet painting that is durable without a top coat is possible. You can save thousands and update your kitchen or bathroom. Heirloom Traditions Heritage formula is made for this purpose. My cabinets have had high use and not chipped at all. It has been about...
Distressing The Painted Word “Welcome” Tutorial
Make your own pattern to paint a word on your furniture, walls, or floors. This is super easy and you probably have everything you need already! Part 1 Part 2 Stenciling and painting is hard to get precise. So if you use a sanding technique it...
Basic Stenciling on Wood Tutorial
Stenciling on wood is an easy technique to enhance old boards or furniture or any small surface. THE CREATOR'S PEARL DECORIZING YOUR...
Let’s Cut a New Door Opening!
This video will give you some ideas on how changing or adding a door opening can increase the space and function of a room. The needs for how our family and lives change as time goes on. So think about adapting the spaces to fit where your life is now. Part 1 If I...
Painting Linoleum Tutorial
Painting over an existing linoleum floor is a terrific and cost-effective way of upgrading a room without the difficulty and mess that comes with task of replacing flooring. I used Heirloom Traditions brand ‘All-In-One’ formula paint. It is...
In-Ground Air-Fed Fire Pit Tutorial
Firepit This style of firepit is similar to a forge in that the oxygen that is fed into the center of the pit greatly increases the temp. and rate of burning – which means it’ll have the capacity to burn a larger amount of material in a short period of time. This...
Side Hustle Success
Personal priorities in order. For me, it is God, husband, kids, then my job. It took me years, and giving up certain things, and career paths, that I make a lot less money at, to be in a position to make my own hours. I did this so, that I am able to keep my home a...
The Highest Standard of Organized!
So my first blog post is inspired by organizing and our great country!! I am telling you, I love order, but this was to the extreme. I was fascinated to see how the Airforce boot camp barracks living quarters function. See the picture below of the bed. If the paper...
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