Exciting things are about to happen! I have been waiting for this day for such a long time. I have also been praying that this would as much of a blessing to you as it is to me. Before I get to my announcement, I would like to show you my latest project. Back in August I created
BEEP - my garage sale freebie turned Volkswagen Bus.
Little did I know how BEEP would make such waves in the internet world and be showcased in blogs around the globe. It's been an exciting ride! He's been going viral again thanks to some new features by enormous businesses that I believe were not coincidental, but providential.
SECOND TIME
Here's why.... enter in a second Art Deco waterfall chest of drawers found on Craigslist.
Before I ever became a blogger, I actually read blogs (who has time for that anymore), and one lady that inspired me to no end was Lier (aka. Lorraine) at
Ikat Bag. She is witty, a seamstress like none other, and did something I wanted to one day replicate, Lord willing. She created a gorgeous purse and auctioned it off with the intent of 100% of the proceeds going to Samaritan's Purse. How cool is that? I told myself if I was ever in the position to the something like that I would do the same.
So... here is my contribution...my BEEP II in the works. Likewise, it's in great shape for the most part, but missing some veneer and needing some TLC - thankfully nothing like my first BEEP.
In addition, I am joyful that I can use my sprayer this time around to prime and paint most of the colors on.
THE REVEAL
Then, all that was left was to paint on the details and make this bus come to life. Here's my BEEP II decked for the holidays...
Dressed up in 100 MPH red, he's spunky and ready to help me do my part.
A custom drawer is built to go into that massive empty space behind those doors. As a mom of 6 kids, I knew what a headache it would be to make use of that space. Consider this a "spare" drawer. tee hee.
Coming up, BEEP II will be auctioned off on eBay with all proceeds going to Samaritan's Purse. To say I'm excited is an understatement!!
I had so much fun when I found all these little VW buses decked out for the holidays, like this
graphic I had made into a print. However, I can't find the source, even the site it is pinned from. She said she grabbed it off of the internet. tsk.
How cute are these little paper buses with snowman at the wheel with tree on top. You can find it
here.
I even decorated our little tree with buses for this special occasion. Also, did I say I was excited?
My kids and I contributed to make this possible. I even have had a fantastic group of sponsors step up to make this whole event come true.
BACKSTORY
Confessions time: When starting this idea, I knew that I would be sacrificing time and income to make it happen, neither of which I have in any shape or form to spare. Also, I know that it is okay to give up the opportunity to earn. However, I was still very nervous though I had confidence God would take care of my family. Just after I told Him that I would go ahead with this project, a lady contacted me via
my online store requesting a custom BEEP. A couple of days later, my son came home from his daily bike ride to tell me he found another waterfall chest two streets over from our house-sitting curbside. Meet BEEP III.
To say this is coincidence would be lacking on my part. I believe God provided me income in our time of need, just like He has always done in the past as I mentioned in my
hospital stay post. God is GOOD!
Our prayer is that the auction of the chest of drawers is for His glory.
GIVE
Please mark your calendar, pin, share. The Volkswagen bus chest auction is live on
Monday November 30th at 7 AM. Not only that, but I will also be gifting one of you with a Redeeming Furniture prize package with a value of $350. WAHOO!!
UPDATE: Auction is over and donation is complete. Also, BEEP II made it to his new owner.
I hope you are encouraged today and also enjoy meeting my Volkswagen bus, BEEP II. ♥ (BEEP III is nearly complete.) In addition, may you all have a wonderful holiday season!
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While you're at it, here are more of my makeovers like my Volkswagen bus for you:
Little did I know how BEEP would make such waves in the internet world and be showcased in blogs around the globe. It's been an exciting ride! He's been going viral again thanks to some new features by enormous businesses that I believe were not coincidental, but providential.
I even decorated our little tree with buses for this special occasion. Also, did I say I was excited?
Before you go, be sure to sign up for my FREE newsletter. Until next time!
