Aprons made in Africa are in the HOUSE! Handcrafted in Arusha, Tanzania

These BEAUTIES are handcrafted in a sewing training program in Arusha, Tanzania. 

The purpose of the program is to provide a new way of life for them. This program is giving them skills to create and sell their goods, in turn being able to provide the necessities for their families. Not only are they learning a skill with their hands, but they are receiving love and acceptance of the heart. They are gaining a hope for their future. 

We are selling these aprons for $28 which will go back to the ministry doing this work with these amazing people. Your purchase really will make a difference in lives around the globe.

You can comment in the thread of this post or visit our online store at :

Imani Design Store: Big Cartel

New Scripture Necklaces - Great Holiday Christmas Gift Idea

$20 plus shipping 

{comes with a free burlap gift bag} 

Tumaini Hope: New Fall Line from Tanzania

Ukanda
Convertible Belt / Necklaces by Tumaini Hope

All of the beadwork in the Tumaini Hope line is made by women who are participating in a training program where they are learning to create and sell items to improve their quality of life. These women

face many hardships as it is difficult to raise enough money for their most basic needs.

Each jewelry piece sold helps make lasting change in their lives.

This particular design has SO MANY variations of ways you can wear it. Belt, Long necklace, Wrap Necklace. It is simply a beautiful design - a lovely piece to WOW people with.

They come in many colors. You can visit my STORE to see the many items they are creating.

FAITH Necklace: Acorn

$24.99

$24.99

Scripture I would like to WEAR everyday

Do you ever feel like if only you could wrap yourself inside and out with God's WORD maybe, just maybe, the temptations, difficulties, conflicts of life would not get such a grip on you? Me too! They just sneak right in and grab you before you even know you are focusing their direction.


In the Bible Study I am working in now the teacher talks about how we need to start being doers of the WORD - not just HEARERS. As most know this teaching comes straight from the Bible. 

But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. -James 1:22 NLT

It is in the action that we begin to change our spiritual, mental make-up. One question that was asked was "When was the last time that scripture, study, teachings  changed you?" Great question. Often we find ourselves learning but is that learning actually transforming us? Changing the way we think, act, LOVE?

I believe it is time we challenge ourselves to seriously grow outside of our comfort zones. To start LISTENING to God & immediately FOLLOW where HE LEADS. This will take practice but it can be done. The great news is God will help us in this. He is eager for us to have WILLING hearts. 

Let's live our lives in the EXPECTATION that we WILL HEAR from HIM throughout the day...that He does have a plan for us. A plan just for YOU & ONLY YOU! A good plan!

I love hearing from God! Although sometimes I need a reminder to keep me on track. That is why I am making these necklaces... reminds me of the verse: "Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads." -Deuteronomy 6:8 NIV

For those of you that could use a little help to remind you that you are covered & equipped by God's truth you can purchase a custom necklace with your favorite verse. I can make any bible verse reference necklace that you want. (These are fundraisers for our upcoming trip to Kibera Slum in Kenya this Summer.) 

$20

 Zephaniah 3:17

The LORD your God is with you, 
   the Mighty Warrior who saves. 
He will take great delight in you; 
   in his love he will no longer rebuke you, 
   but will rejoice over you with singing.”

$20

 Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, 

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, 

plans to give you hope and a future.

$20