When it comes to my love affair with paper, my heart has always belonged to Basic Grey.  It races with anticipation as it awaits each season’s new releases; and it beats a little faster when the catalogs are discovered in my mailbox.  For me, no other paper even comes close.  Basic Grey’s designs are innovative, artistic and beautiful.  Each piece of paper is like a work of art worthy of its very own frame.  But I have to come clean and confess that I am a little smitten with a new kitten.  Ever since my mother-in-law sent me a collection of Kaisercraft paper, I’ve had a little crush.  Like Basic Grey, their designs are original and inspiring; and they have an added bonus of being double-sided.  But because they’re an Australian company, their papers have been a little difficult to find. So I selfishly kept the stash for my private collection … until now, that is.  I’ve recently been able to get my hands on a supply of my favorite designs from their discontinued Country Grove line.  The collection includes eight patterns (four double-sided papers) featured in these photographs.  Take a look at them and you’ll fall in love too.  The sweet floral patterns are infused with warm, muted shades of olive, gold, caramel and beige.  And I’m pleased to be able to share them with you (this time).   So look for them as you browse my designs.

As always, thank you for giving me the pleasure.

I never anticipated that I’d have so many people ask me why I named my business “The Sweet Truth”.  In thinking about it, I don’t remember even considering any other names.  “The Sweet Truth” was placed on my heart right from the start.  I knew it would be a name that reflected and honored the one true source of all that I have and all that I am — Jesus.  And that’s what Jesus is in my life … not just the Truth, but the oh, so sweet Truth!  Jesus told his disciples “I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6). And to those in disbelief, Jesus responds “I tell you the truth … I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full”. (John 10:10). I also knew it would be a name that didn’t just describe what I do or what I make … but instead, fully represent my faith and who I am working for.  I hope that I’ve succeeded.

So there you have it … the short, sweet truth.

As always, thank you for giving me the opportunity to create something special for you … and for our glorious King!

Many of you know that I “stepped up” my commitment to the sweet truth after I was asked to do a trunk show at The Schaefer House last Fall.  Since the show, they have regularly featured some of my designs in their store.  The store’s owner, Susie Hinds, is a pure delight to work with.  She has a great sense of style, and she has a deep commitment to finding the high-quality, original products her customers are looking for.

I encourage you to make a trip to Jefferson City, Missouri to visit their store.  Their Fall Open House is coming up on September 11th-12th.  And they’ll be taking their store on the road to be at the Junior League of Kansas City’s Holiday Mart on October 22nd-25th.  Susie is always a step ahead with the new season’s colors and design trends … you won’t want to miss her great market finds!

Susie has recently asked me to design some new Christmas items for The Schaefer House.  Check back to see photos in the next few weeks.

And be sure to check out their newest blog entry where Susie talks about some of my designs as part of her “Faithful Finds” entry.

Until next time …
In Him,

Several people have asked me “why a blog”? (instead of a typical website/online store).  The short answer is that it just plain fits what I want my site to be.  Most online stores are … well, impersonal.  Which reminds me of one of my least favorite expressions — “It’s not personal, it’s business”.  What about business isn’t personal?  Speaking as someone who has spent countless hours thinking about what I want my business to be, putting in hundreds (thousands?) of hours designing and creating, and asking my family to make the sacrifice of time with me … believe me, nothing is more personal to me than that!  On top of that, I want each item I create to be original and special for the person buying it.  I don’t want to just crank out products and ship them off to unknown people.  Every person who buys one of my creations remains in my heart and prayers long after the item is delivered.  I lift up a prayer for each person that welcomes something I made into their home.  So my “business” is very personal to me.

When I considered how I wanted to use my website to share with my customers, a blog just made sense.  I can talk about what’s going on, as well as invite my customers to share their thoughts and ideas with me.  And I can still offer my products for sale.

Feel free to post a comment anytime (maybe even to tell me whether you do – or don’t – like the site).  You can also e-mail me at sheila@sweettruthcreations.com.

Much love and blessings …

It’s been a crazy year (the good kind of crazy)!  Keeping up with the rapid growth of a new business hasn’t afforded me the time to work on a website.  But I’m finally here, and I must say thank you to my many friends and supporters who have made this first year a beautiful success.  I invite you to take a few minutes to look around the site.  It includes my full product line, including several new designs.  I’ll continue to post with information on upcoming events, other places you can buy my products, and just general news about what’s going on in my studio.

Peace,