Sunday, September 12, 2010

Fall - John 10:10

Happy Sunday dear friends. Yes, I call you my friends. Many of you come for a visit once a week and several others come by for the first time. You leave me wonderful little messages and I get to share a message with you. Is that not what friends do? Visit each other - encourage each other - and share with each other. So, welcome friends, to another Stampin' Sisters in Christ challenge.

The scripture verse this week was chosen by Peggysue. She had a wonderful choice again this time. It is taken from the book of John chapter 10 verses 10. Be sure to read her wonderful reflection on the main page - worth the read!
John 10:10 "I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly."
Peggysue challenged us to use real or faux stitching somewhere on your card/project. I just took a white jell pen and drew some squiggly lines. This challenge is being sponsored by Simon Says Stamp! - they have such a wonderful variety of products so be sure to stop over.

In the scripture this week Jesus is talking to the Pharisees trying to explain why He came. He tries in many different ways to explain throughout Chapter 10 , it is a great read read. When I read it I couldn't help but compare it to how a parent tries to explain something to a child - or when I teach a new concept to a student - some may get it right away - but others need to hear it and see it. Jesus must be just shaking His head at us and how we just don't get it! He came for us - each and every one of us - period.

For this card I used an image from Simon Says Stamp called Autumn Pals. I like the way the squirrel is just sitting on the tree stump knowing that the nuts will be there for him. Ah - what trust! 

Keep the hope and faith alive dear friends - until next time!




Recipe: 
Stamps: Autumn Pals - Simon Says Stamps
Paper:Gina K Pure Luxury Ivory and Cranberry Red
Special Paper: Cosmo Cricket - Nutmeg
Other:Some buttons, Copic Markers, white Sakura pen
Challenges:
PaperPlay: Autumn is Coming 
SouthernGirlsChallenge: Anything Goes 
Gingerloft: Anything Goes 
Speedy the Cat (Mark's Finest Papers) - Autumn Colors 

 

14 comments:

Patti J said...

lol...what a cute image! I love your card - it gave me such a warm Sunday morning smile! Great stitching too!!! You rock, my friend! And, how true your words are - thanks for sharing! Have a blessed day, my friend...

Becky said...

Miesje you sure hit the challenge on the head this morning :). this is adorable. wonderful insight on the verse this morning. Have a blessed day.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Very cute! Thanks for playing with Speedy's Friends~

Grace said...

Hi Miesje! Your card is just adorable! Love this sweet squirrel image and love the little white faux stitching around him and the squiggly lines! Just too cute! So glad you are part of this team! I so appreciate you! Have a great week!
Hugs,
Grace

Anonymous said...

Adorable. Thanks for playing along in the first challenge a SGC.
Hugs
Sam xx

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

What a sweet autumn card. I so love your fall scene and squirrel image. Beautiful design. Awesome use of dashes too!! I enjoy reading your words and insight on today's verse.
Have a blessed day and week my friend!
hugs,
Chris

redwasher1 said...

Fabulous!!! Great coloring and stitching!!
Thanks for joining us at Speedy's Friends.

Lynn McAuley said...

How cute is that!! What a delightful image!!

We so appreciate you for sharing this wonderful card with the Friends of Speedy the cat in this week's challenge!! Thank you so much!

karenw said...

Such a cute card, love the faux stitching, it's a great technique esp with the white pens. Thanks for joining us at SGC.

stampingandstitching said...

This is such a super cute card! Wonderful design and colouring! Thanks for joining us on PaperPlay this week!

Lovely Linda said...

Hello Miesje - what an adorable card you have made!! I love your squiggles, they make your card pop! You have really captured the the essence of Jesus sharing this scripture....I think parenting can teach us so much on our Christian walk! Thanks for sharing Miesje, you are a blessing and I love coming to visit with you my friend! {{{hugs}}}

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Cute card! Thanks for joining us at Paper Play! :)

Michelle Singer said...

I really love the clean and simple look you created on this card. Well done! Thanks for joining us at Southern Girls this challenge.
Hugz,
Michelle

Joanne (jojot) said...

what a sweet scene