He who promised is faithful! {Free Spring Printable}

I recently worked on a fun project for friend, Heather Fignar @ heatherfignar.com. She was invited to speak at a women's retreat on the shore and was looking for something lovely to give the women as a takeaway from the weekend. So we came up with these beautiful art prints! (We always do our best work together!) She blogged about the importance of this truth here and, as always, her words are spot on.

Go on on over and read it! Or, if you have found yourself over here at Lovely Dwelling Design from Heather's blog, let me first say a big welcome! You can get this beautiful free download below after signing up for LDD's monthly newsletter.

GET YOUR FREE PDF DOWNLOAD {Hebrews 10:23}
This download includes 4 color choices and is available for your personal use.

As always, God's timing is perfect. Through the unexpected struggles, decisions and unknowns of the past few weeks, this verse was there as that gentle and quiet reminder that God's got this!  

He is trustworthy, and He is faithful! I've tasted and seen the reality of His faithfulness through His provision, His comfort, His Word and His people this week.

 Where have you experienced His faithfulness recently?

Blessings,
Erin

Our Spring 2016 Collection is LIVE! {And an AMAZING offer!}

The photo speaks for itself... I'm dreaming of Spring! And I'm absolutely thrilled to bring you this new collection, with a few updated prints and several brand-new ones! You guys, this is my very first coordinated seasonal collection and I'm pretty excited about it!!

I love Easter and its message of hope! We are 41 days away from Resurrection Sunday and it just feels like the right time to start getting our hearts in the right place to celebrate our risen Savior, with some FREE artwork for your home.

Sooo....check out this AMAZING deal! This offer is today and tomorrow only.

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Shop SPRING 2016 COLLECTION

I'd love to know which of these designs you love. By its very nature being a seasonal collection, these designs will only be offered for a limited time. Just a few of our best-sellers might end up joining the ranks of our ongoing art print selection.

~Erin

Our picks for School Valentine's from Pinterest

Do you make handmade Valentines? If you don't, please don't sweat it. I only make them because I usually have the basic supplies ready to go, and Pinterest makes it so easy to find free printables. Some years I design my own printables, but then other times you just have to know when to let go and let others do it for you! The hardest part was picking out of all the amazing ideas!

Here's what inspired us from Pinterest this year for non-candy Valentines.

Star Wars is always a winner for my son to give to his Kindergarten class. {We just started watching the movies with him.} Besides card stock, ink and hole punch, I found glow sticks and washi tape at Michaels.

There tons of these Star Wars printables out there. I just thought this one was well-designed, although others might not require as much ink.

Yoda Best Valentine by Design. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

Preschool Valentine's made simple because what kid doesn't love their own balloon? We went with red balloons for my 3-year-old's class, again, from Michaels. And more washi tape!

You Make My Heart Pop by Love & Lion

And finally, something for their teachers. If I had more time, I'd look for fancier teas, but I just raided my pantry for tea bags to match the red design. Easy peasy! {I attached these with double sided craft tape and will put them in a flat clear back.}

You're My Cup of Tea by Crafted by Lindy

Find so many more ideas on my Preschool Valentines Pinterest Board.

Show me pictures of what you created, with our without the help of Pinterest!

~Erin

Hello, Love. {Download your Friday Freebies}

What better way to welcome in the month of February than with some darling freebies?!

I receive love notes from my sweet 5-year-old son almost daily. And I'm loving the the idea of writing love notes to my boys. Use these adorable little cards to count the reasons why you love each member of your family. Clip a note to a little frame in their rooms, or slip it in their lunch for an encouraging note at school.

My oldest will keep every. single. note. ever. written. So I'm in search of a creative storage solution for all these precious notes!

This February, we plan to clip these up on our chalkboard wall in our kitchen or our burlap bulletin board for a little holiday decor.

Ready, set, start downloading!

"I Love You Because" Note Cards

I Love You Because | Blue/Green PDF

I Love You Because | Coral/Peach PDF

I Love You Because | Pink PDF

Hello Love Art Printable

Our "Hello Love" art printable is also a free 8x10 PDF download to get you ready for Valentine's Day. Isn't this font gorgeous?! I'm a tiny bit obsessed, if you hadn't noticed.

Hello Love | Art Printable

All downloads are for personal use only. 

Happy Valentine's Day!
Erin

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{5 Days of Giving Handmade} Day 5: Win Gift Tags and Toppers + FREE Printable for All!

Paula of Gray Frames and I are wrapping up our 5 Days of Giving series today with one last super cute giveaway!

These gift tags were inspired by the Merry Christmas Gold Deer Print in Paula's shop. We are loving the black, white and gold color combo and think they pair perfectly with these adorable gift topper ornaments from Target. The tags are printed on high quality linen card stock, my favorite! Add to it some simple ribbon (included) and white, black or kraft wrapping paper, and you are all set to wrap up a pretty gift!

Every order placed with us SATURDAY AND SUNDAY will be entered to win this lovely set.
Lovely Dwelling Design on Etsy
Gray Frames on Etsy

And as a big "thank you" for following us through our very first 5 Days of Giving Handmade series, we have a gift for every single one of you — a printable version of these cute tags! {12 per page}

Download and print the Christmas Deer Tags here.

Thank you for following along with us this week! We hope you were inspired and encouraged!

Merry Christmas!
Paula + Erin

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:!3

{5 Days of Giving Handmade} Day 4: It's Buy One, Get One Free Day!!

Today's giveaway is an easy one because we're two Mamas with our hands full of sweet toddlers/preschoolers. This week basically just drained the life out of us.

But it's also so exciting because every. single. one. of you is guaranteed something for FREE!!

It's the day to grab that print you've had your eye on at Gray Frames or Lovely Dwelling Design and pick a second one for free!

**This promo applies to instant download printables only at Gray Frames and shipped prints at Lovely Dwelling Design. Custom orders not included.

Ready, set....shop!

Please show us some love by sharing about this awesome deal on Facebook and Instagram, or with a friend you know will love our stuff!

Blessings,
Erin + Paula

{5 Days of Giving Handmade} Day 3: Win TWO exclusive Isaiah 9:6 Tree Prints

It's Day 3 of our 5 Days of Giving Handmade series. I'm so ready for a new day after yesterday's craziness. How about you?

Today's giveaway comes from a recent blog post of Christmas freebies. And yes, it's still a great giveaway! This is one of my favorite Christmas designs. I'm on staff at a church, and I designed this as a free Christmas printable go along with our Advent series last year. So that means I can give it away, but you will never be able to find it in my shop.

I'm hearing that so many friends just aren't equipped or motivated to print at home or send a file out to a vendor. So if that describes you, then you need to enter this giveaway!

DAY 3: Isaiah 9:6 Christmas Tree Art Print by Lovely Dwelling Design

We're giving away (2) Isaiah 9:6 prints as a set: (1) 8x10 and (1) 5x7. We have printed this lovely design on natural speckle tone card stock. Just gorgeous! These prints make great gifts, so start thinking of someone who would enjoy it just as much as you!

AND THIS IS DEFINITELY YOUR DAY because we're making it even easier for you by giving you more chances to enter our giveaway drawing! LIKE our Facebook Pages, SHARE our giveaway post on Facebook and FOLLOW us on Instagram to earn entries in today's drawing. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.

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Christmas art prints make unique and thoughtful gifts. Who do you know who would love one?

Thanks in advance for liking, sharing, and following!
Erin + Paula

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5 Days of Giving Handmade: Day 2: Win a Festive Luke 2:14 Deer Print

It's Day 2 of our 5 Days of Giving Handmade series and it's been a busy one! I spent a good portion of my day dealing with a flat tire. I'm so thankful it was a $5 fix, even though it cost me a lot of time!

This gorgeous print from Gray Frames is today's drawing giveaway. I just love everything about this design and I don't want you to miss out!

While this post is going out late, it's not too late to place an order from one Gray Frames or Lovely Dwelling Design for your chance to win this beautiful design.

Scripture art prints make unique and thoughtful gifts. Who do you know who would love one?

{5 Days of Giving Handmade} Day 1: Win an Advent Countdown Craft Kit

Welcome to our very first 5 Days of Giving Handmade series! This week I'm partnering with a very dear friend and talented Etsy shop owner, Paula of Gray Frames.

Paula and I go way back to high school and college. She is a mama of two young children and married to a very creative guy. She opened her shop nearly a year ago and I love her style! She and her family recently made a cross-country move from California to Texas, but I secretly hope she ends up on the East Coast one day. Until then, it will be fun to collaborate remotely and bring you some fun stuff! Speaking of that, we are so excited to bring you the opportunity to win a free gift each day that you shop with us!

Day 1: Enter to win a FREE Advent Countdown Kit from Lovely Dwelling Design
Place this uniquely designed Scripture memory cards a frame switching out the numbered card each day to count down the days until Christmas with your family. Everything is included to put this kit together. You will just need glue or a hot glue gun.

Learn more about the Advent Countdown craft.

With every order placed TODAY ONLY {December 1} at Gray Frames OR Lovely Dwelling Design, your name will be entered into a drawing to win this Advent Countdown Kit. We'll even throw in an extra set of cards so you can make one for a friend or neighbor! In addition, four more names will be drawn to win the countdown card set only. What a deal!

***Once you place your Etsy order, you must visit either Gray Frames or Lovely Dwelling Design on Facebook or Instagram @Gray_Frames_Design or @LovelyDwellingDesign and comment on the 5 Days of Giving Handmade post saying that you placed your order.***

Paula has some new Christmas designs that I just adore. Please go check them out!

Ready to shop?
Gray Frames on Etsy
Lovely Dwelling Design on Etsy

Free Tools to Prepare for Christmas + Gift GIving Ideas

We kick off the holiday season in two days. Two. Days. I didn't create anything new for my shop or blog this year. I had so many ideas and plans. But then I paused for Thanksgiving. And now Christmas is upon us. I'll just save those ideas away for next year.

In contrast, last November I was very productive in the area of Christmas printables. It was so much fun! In collaboration with a friend and coworker we created some amazing, free resources for the Advent season. All you need is a printer and card stock, or a friendly Staples Copy & Print employee. Mine knows me by name! (Upload the file to their website and pick up your order the next day.)

These sets of Advent Countdown cards were part of a craft kit created for women at our church who hosted Christmas Open Houses in their homes with their neighbors last year. I love these so much! They are perfect for a simple Open House craft, or for making up a small gift for a neighbor, teacher, or friend as we kick off the holiday season.

Download Advent Countdown cards.
Step-by-step guide to creating this Advent Countdown craft.
Download the entire hostess kit on Amy Lively's site How to Love Your Neighbor.

This Isaiah 9:6 Christmas printable is one of my absolute favorites, and we made it available on our church website during Advent last year. I gifted 5x7 prints to teachers, MOPS childcare workers and relatives. It looks absolutely stunning printed on bright white linen or recycled speckle tone card stock. {Trust me, it's all in the paper quality!} This printable is available in three sizes.

Isaiah 9:6 Christmas Tree | 4x6
Isaiah 9:6 Christmas Tree | 5x7
Isaiah 9:6 Christmas Tree | 8x10

One last idea I ran across just the other day... We have a Jesus Storybook Bible and my boys love reading out of it at night. {This Bible would make a great child's gift!} Each story in both the Old and New Testament points to Jesus. The illustrations are beautiful. Faith Gateway is offering a free Advent Printable, which includes illustrations from the book, and an Advent Reading plan. Go here to download the printable and reading plan. I'm really looking forward to using this reading plan and decorating with the illustrations this year!

Besides the fact that they are all free, the best part about these printable ideas is that they are all Scripture and all point to Jesus, bringing our hearts right back to the reason for Christmas. I know I need that reminder daily as my attention is constantly diverted to the lesser important things of this world.

For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given. And his name shall be called wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

NEW Poster Print {No Longer A Slave to Fear}

So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

My mom slipped this verse written on an index card into my carry on before I boarded a flight to spend my summer serving in Spain my sophomore year in college - not my first international trip, but my first solo trip. One where I did not know the person who would pick me up at the airport in Madrid and take me to a children's camp to work. Nor was I fluent enough in Spanish to help me if there was nobody there to meet me. I bet it was pretty tough for my parents to send me off on this trip, even while trusting those I would serve alongside. I wonder if they slept that night.

Tomorrow my youngest brother, a sophomore in college, boards his first international flight, solo. He will meet up with friends at his destination to attend a conference. The world is a much different place from when I met up with a missionary group in Spain and wandered Madrid with another college student. Now that I am a mother, I have a new perspective on just how hard it would be to send your child off on his first international adventure.

But our God has not changed in 13 years. He still upholds each of us with His righteous right hand. He still keeps His promises to those who are called his children. After hearing a song by Bethel Music for the first time in our worship service last weekend, I was inspired to create this print. {Go add this song to your playlist!} God's children are no longer in bondage to fear. If we give into it, the enemy wins and we no longer be effective. He is our deliverer, our liberator. We are sons and daughters.

I'm so proud of my brother for working long hours while in school full time, for saving his money, for planning this trip, for following his dreams. And for trusting his Father to protect him.

Stand and sing ... I am a Child of God.

No Longer a Slave to Fear, I am a Child of God / Wall Art / Shipped Print / 4 sizes

No Longer a Slave to Fear, I am a Child of God / Wall Art / Instant Download / 24x36

{I am Thankful for} Free Printables + Scripture Memory Card Collection

The world of social media appears to be skipping right over Thanksgiving. You've probably seen it too: 'Halloween's over, so it's time to put the Christmas tree up...' Some years I would be all for getting a jump start on the Christmas season,  but I'm not jumping on the bandwagon this year. Maybe it's the 70 degree weather this week or the fact that my husband loves Thanksgiving and I love him ...

Spending time reflecting on God's goodness and His blessings is just too important for the health of my soul to neglect it in exchange it for prolonging the frenzied chaos of the Christmas season. Of course Christmas is ultimately about God's goodness to us through His greatest gift, but it's often hard to cling to that reality as the world competes for our attention at Christmastime.

I hope you will consider taking a week or two to pause, reflect and be grateful, setting yourself up for a Christmas season that's all about the gift of a Savior. I've created some tools to help my family and I hope they will benefit yours as well. 

A sweet friend photographed our "Thankful" Tag Free Printable (2x4, 4x4) and our newly added Scripture Memory Card, Thankful Collection in her home for a little inspiration on creatively reflecting on our blessings and expressing gratitude. By the way, I blogged about this friend here.

This first one just might be my favorite because it's so simple and inviting! 

Or decorate a wreath with Scripture....

On a burlap board, mix your own thoughts written on our  2x4 or 4x4 "I am Thankful for" free printable with our Scripture Memory Card, Thankful Collection.

Scripture Memory Cards are printed on beautiful high quality linen card stock and make the perfect gift set, Thanksgiving table favors, or simply a reminder for the refrigerator, bathroom mirror, in your car. You could even use them to write a short note of encouragement on the back for a friend. The Scripture Memory Card, Thankful Collection is available as a set of 16 or as an instant download (8 verses) to print on your own.

Download your free printables and please share a picture showing us how you use them this month. Tag @lovelydwellingdesign on Instagram or post to Facebook.com/lovelydwellingdesign.

*These printables are for personal use only.

I also plan to use tour "I am thankful for" 2x4 printable to decorate a Thankful Tree. Follow @lovelydwellingdesign on Instagram for more inspiration.

~Erin

More fall posts: 

Fall Leaves and Letters Printable

Thankful Tree and Printable 

Fall Mantle + First Birthday

Embracing Neutrals, Custom Designs, Autumn + Our Best Sale of The Year

I have this dear friend named Caitlin who was (and still is) a talented interior designer by career before her current gig as a Stay-at-Home Mama to a darling little girl. She knows EXACTLY what she likes. She is careful and calculated in her approach. Her home is lovely and I ADORE her style and everything she creates.

She stopped by my studio this week to order some prints from my shop. That in itself is such an honor — that she wants to put my work on her walls.

The best part is that we sat down together in front of my computer screen and customized each design to fit her neutral color scheme. It was so much fun! Just a few days earlier, she had borrowed my Pantone color guide and came prepared with very specific color choices. That's just who she is, and I love it!

Caitlin's way of making neutrals just gorgeous is something I kind of envy. {Neutrals are not my generally my go-to, but I'm learning to embrace them!}

She gave the go ahead for me to offer these beautiful options in beige/taupe neutrals and soft antiqued tones to all of you. Turns out she happened to pick three of my favorite designs to frame for her home!

Serve the Lord
Don't Worry About Anything
Great is Thy Faithfulness

So if you are neutral-loving kind of person or need a gift for a someone who's style is hard to define, take a look at these new options, designed with Caitlin's expertise. Then go check them out in my Etsy shop.

Who wants to stop into my studio next to create their own unique wall art?? It will be so much fun!

Have you seen our newest print for Autumn in our shop? It's available as a shipped print in 4 sizes or as an 8x10 instant download. I'm loving this 24x36 version on my mantle this season!

You can find more ideas on my Instagram feed by following @LovelyDwellingDesign.

Also, don't miss our BEST SALE OF THE YEAR – 50% off everything at Lovely Dwelling Design, through Monday, October 19, 11:59 PM EST. Promo code: FALLISON

Blessings,
Erin

FREE {John 3:30} Printable + My Favorite New App!

Hey there! It's been a while. I've been coming to grips with with the end of summer and sending my oldest off on the bus to Kindergarten, becoming my youngest son's playmate during the school day and watching his afternoon naps dwindle. One-on-one time with my Silas is great and all, but oh my is it hard sometimes!

I have two things I've really wanted to share with you!

First of all, back in July I started using a really amazing app called First5, developed by Lysa TerKeurst and a talented group of women. It's one of my all-time favorite apps! The content has been thought-provoking, encouraging, inspiring and full of truth, and really does take just 5 minutes! Over the summer, each devotional was from the book of John. Go check it out!

This leads to the second thing I want to share – a free printable! One devotional on John 3 struck me and I haven't been able to let go of this Scripture:
"He must become greater; I must become less." John 3:30 (NIV)

Apparently God wants that to be the theme I camp on this fall, but to be honest, I haven't been sure of what to do with it or say about it. But out of what felt like obedience mixed with inspiration, I went ahead and did what I do – I made it into a print and bought a pretty frame for it to sit on my desk as I ponder...

Do I really allow God to be greater than the challenges and obstacles I face? Than what I want my life to look like? Great than the emotions that sometimes overwhelm? Do I make room in my life for the Holy Spirit to speak? What if He has something much bigger and greater for me if only I would just move aside and hand over my "stuff"? This verse has stopped me in my tracks multiple times as I've responded selfishly to situations or allowed myself to wallow in disappointment. It has also moved me beyond myself and changed my perspective.

But part of the struggle can be when you still don't see Him work, despite your obedience. Fear, doubt and discouragement tend to creep in.

I read the following earlier today in that amazing app I just mentioned, which is now going through Genesis. The context: Abram struggled as he waited and waited on God to enact a covenant with him through a sacrifice. Krista Williams writes:

Sometimes when we are obedient and have done what God has told us to do, He seems to delay accepting the sacrifice we have made. That is when the vultures of doubt and discouragement begin circling in our minds. ... All we can do is lay our obedience before God, wait on Him, and protect it as we wait. We must continually drive away vultures of fear, doubt and discouragement that attempt to pick apart our obedience. 

GET YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD:
John 3:30 / Yellow / 5x7
John 3:30 / Aqua / 5x7

Want it printed and shipped, or a larger size? Purchase the listing in my Etsy shop.

And don't wait to download the First5 app and get started reading truth in Genesis. 

Have you used this app? What do you think? What has God shown you?

NEW DESIGN: Spirit Lead Me {Take 40% off now}

I'm kind of in love.

I just finished up this custom design for my sister-in-law. Her new house is going to be ready next month and she requested the lyrics to one of her favorite worship songs Hillsong UNITED Oceans (Where My Feet May Fail) to be the centerpiece of the main part of her new home.

Here's what it could look like framed.

I totally dig anything in gray tones I think it would be lovely in a rustic frame. I'm definitely ordering one for myself.

Here's how the design process worked:

1. She found an idea she loved with these lyrics and sent me the photo.
2. I mocked it up trying out some different color combinations. I even went a got an engineer print made so she could see it in a frame above my mantel.
3. She sent me links to the paint colors in her kitchen and family room and I matched those as best as I could on screen.
4. We adjusted spacing/colors and I sent a final proof as well as discussing where I thought she could find a great looking frame. It all took about 3 days total. 

Because I love it so much and think these words are amazing, I just made this design available in my shop both as a physical print shipped to your front door and also a PDF instant download.  

Maybe I'm loving these particular lyrics because I just started Beth Moore's study "Breath," and it's all about the Holy Spirit. The study has just begun, so I'll have to let you know more about what I learn, but I have a feeling it's going to be a good one and I'm excited to see how the Spirit leads and speaks through this study.

Now here's the good stuff....
>>Through Wednesday, July 29, take 40% off this design in my shop. Offer applies to both the physical print and the instant download. Use promo code: SPIRITLEAD40

~Erin

Summer Freebie! {We Have This Hope} Printable + Wallpaper Graphic

Hello there and happy summer! I'm been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to share some really fun summer-themed and hope-filled freebies with you!

I have a pretty amazing job as the graphic designer at my church. Last week it was even more amazing, because I got to spend my time creating a set of printables and wallpaper graphics to go along with the theme of our summer message series at Valley Community called "We Have This Hope."

During our planning sessions for this series, we kept coming back to the reality that people want something to place their hope in. They are searching for it all over the place. A quick image search on the internet is packed full of pretty anchor designs about "hope" that "anchors the soul." It's. popular.

For us, the question kept coming back to ... Yeah, but HOPE IN WHAT?? We read Hebrews 6:19 again ... "We have THIS HOPE..." Not just any hope. Not hope for the sake of having hope. Not just a fierce hope that it will all work out in the end. THIS HOPE.

THIS HOPE = HOPE IN JESUS CHRIST and His sacrificial, never-ending LOVE FOR US. Period.

He is the only hope worth anchoring our soul to.

HOPE IN JESUS desperately needs to be shared. He is the hope that cannot be shaken in a world that is ever-changing.

So that's why we are so excited about these printables and wallpaper graphics! They are available as both 5x7 & 8x10 printables, as well as a notecard. The graphics are for a range of desktop resolutions, Kindle, iPad, iPhone and Android. 

Go make this design the wallpaper on your devices this summer and download the printable as your reminder that hope is found in Christ alone.

 

 Isn't it so pretty and perfect for summer?

>>I challenge you to take it a step further and  think of someone to share this with. We've made it so easy to share THIS HOPE! Take the note card template we've created for you and send a note to someone who needs a little encouragement and needs to know how much Jesus loves them.

But wait, before you write this off because it's not your color scheme or get panic attacks thinking about using up all of your ink on your home printer {Not likely, but worth it if you do!} on one pretty printable, never fear, we've also created versions that are black & white or blue on white backgrounds. 

It's also super easy to upload a PDF to your nearest office supply location to have a beautiful print made just for you. Be sure to ask for 100# cardstock and matte finish and you'll love it!

Go download these fun printables and wallpaper graphics now. SO MANY options!  

We have this hope as an anchor to the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:19

May THIS HOPE anchor your soul this summer,

Erin