Author Archives: JennJill Designs

About JennJill Designs

JennJill Designs provides the handcrafted goods of Jennifer Jill Araya. Visit www.JennJillDesigns.com to learn more.

The JennJill Designs Blog Has Moved!

Posted on November 3, 2011

Hello dear readers! As of today, the JennJill Designs Blog has moved. I’m now hosting the blog on my own domain, rather than using WordPress’s servers and url. This will help me with search engine optimization and gives me lots … Continue reading →

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Mini Hope Garland

Posted on November 1, 2011

Ever since Suze and I made our fall garlands, I’ve been on a garland kick. My sketchbook is full of garland and bunting ideas! This weekend, I finally sat down and worked some of them out using felt, embroidery thread, … Continue reading →

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Business Lesson from Sunday School

Posted on October 31, 2011

If you haven’t read last week’s post about the JennJill Designs “Supporting Jim” Fundraiser, please take a moment to read it now. Along with Rory and Suze, Arturo and I teach the junior high Sunday School class at our church. … Continue reading →

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Thankful Thursday

Posted on October 27, 2011

If you haven’t read yesterday’s post about the JennJill Designs “Supporting Jim” Fundraiser, please take a moment to read it now. It is so important to me that I take time out each week to be thankful. The process helps … Continue reading →

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Fundraiser for a wonderful man & his family

Posted on October 26, 2011

I know you’ve all heard it before, but cancer stinks. Really really stinks. And it somehow always seems to strike those with the best soul, those with the most faith in the power of life and love to overcome every … Continue reading →

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Special Plaque for a Special Baby

Posted on October 25, 2011

Arturo and I are active members of our church, Cheviot United Methodist Church (CUMC) in Cincinnati. We love our church family, and we are loved by them. One aspect I particularly enjoy about our church is that it is full … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Happy

Posted on October 24, 2011

Today started out with three things that make me very happy: A beautiful sunrise (as seen from our upstairs back windows)  A freshly baked loaf of bread  An AMAZING blog post/review about my Tablet Cover/Stand, written by one of my … Continue reading →

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Project of the Week: Personalized Gingerbread Family Ornaments

Posted on October 21, 2011

Several weeks ago, I mentioned that I already had an order for Gingerbread Family Ornaments that were personalized with the family’s names. I’m just now getting around to editing the photos of those ornaments, so I thought it was high … Continue reading →

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Thankful Thursday

Posted on October 20, 2011

This week has been a relatively busy week, which makes taking the time to be thankful even that much more important. Here is this week’s list: Our friends, Rory and Suze – I’ve already mentioned a few times (here and … Continue reading →

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Fall Bunting

Posted on October 18, 2011

Last Thursday, I read the “Felt Leaves Garland” post on Red Hen Home and fell in love. Her garland is both beautiful and festive. I’d been thinking about since Thursday morning but hadn’t had the time (or initiative) to actually … Continue reading →

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