Reeeeelllaaaaax!!!

Be still...  Today I have relaxing and letting go of stress on my mind--Not because I have time for it, but because I don't.  So here are a few, profound, cute, funny or just likable quotes about the subject:
"Be still, and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10)
"The time to relax is when you don't have time for it." (Attributed to Jim Goodwin and Sydney J. Harris)
"For fast-acting relief, try slowing down."(Lily Tomlin)
"Give your stress wings, and let it fly away." (Terri Guillemets)

"Don't underestimate the value of doing nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering." (Winnie the Pooh)

"There is more to life than increasing its speed." (Mohandas Gandhi)

"The quieter you become, the more you can hear." (Baba Ram Dass)

So what does any of this have to do with my crafts, projects and ideas blog?  Believe it or not, there is a connection - two connections actually.  First, my simple paper craft for today (video posting tomorrow, 11/4/11) is so easy and relaxing, you don't even have to think as you do it (always a plus for a busy mommy, right?)  And second, pick your favorite quote because you're going to need it to make one of these sweet thinking of you gifts.  It's tea time in an envelope, a simple reminder to take a moment for yourself, a moment to just be. 

 

There it is!  Your sneak peak at what Isla and I will be doing today.  I'll even give you a  supply list, so you can get everything in advance, if you want to make some of these for friends who need to remember to take a moment for themselves (make yourself one too!)
For each one:
One 12" x 12" sheet of paper (double sided scrap-booking paper is perfect!)
A tea bag or hot chocolate packet
A cookie, scone or treat of your choice(make it or buy it)
A cellophane bag (available at ay craft store, Wal-mart, etc.)  You can substitute a piece of plastic wrap in a pinch.
A scrap of ribbon (just enough to tie a bow)

You probably have some of this stuff around the house, but even if you have to buy every single thing on the list, you can make these for less than the cost of buying a Hallmark card, and of course they are more personal and in my opinion, definitely more fun to give and receive.  So make yourself a nice cup of tea (Or coffee, hot chocolate, apple cider--whatever relaxes you), take a deep breath, take another one, and just enjoy a nice stress free project and hopefully a stress free day.