Sunday, July 31, 2011

Praise: Psalm 148: 7-10

Praise God! Every day start it off with a PRAISE GOD! There is always something to thank Him for, today it could be that it is Sunday! So glad you could join us at Stampin' Sisters in Christ for another challenge based on scripture!


This week the wonderful Peggysue our hostess and the verse she chose is Psalm 148: 7-10.
"Praise the Lord from the earth, you sea monsters and all depths; Fire and hail, snow and mist, storm winds that fulfill his work; You mountains and all you  hills, you fruit trees and all you cedars; You wild beasts and all tame animals, you creeping things and you winged fowl."
Praise is a powerful word. These verses are a reminder that we all need to praise God for everything. Yup - even the creeping things {shudder}. I do believe that a lot of us praise God through song and there are a lot of songs out there that we love. This week we are sharing our favorite songs. There are a lot of favorites on my list but I went with "Everything Glorious" by the David Crowder Band. I love to sing this loud - but only when no one is in hearing range! If the code below is gibberish - click on HERE for the link to the video. 



Throughout the year I find that I often tell our children and/or grandchildren that I am proud of them for an achievement or just because they are good parents or spouses or sons and daughters, brothers and sisters. But sometimes I don't say it and wish I had or didn't have the words at the time. When I saw this image from Doodle Pantry and the sentiment I knew I wanted to make a card.  Now I can send the words I could not or did not speak. 

This card came together but it took a while. I had the image colored and set on my table but it just didn't come together - until today! I was digging through a drawer that had a lot of older, don't use it but won't get rid of it stuff, and found a baggie with fancy fibers. Remember those? Well, when I saw these fibers the card was a done deal!  

The challenge for this week is to create a card or project that uses any type of creature from tiny (like an ant or bug) to a very large creature (whale, elephant). The possibilities are endless! Have fun!

Our sponsor this week is Doodle Pantry - the peacock and verse is from them!

Be sure to stop by my SSIC design sisters (listed on the sidebar) to see what they have to share this week:

It is always great to see you, thanks for the comments!






Recipe:
Stamps: Doodle Pantry and the flowers in the corner are from Aloha - GinaK
Paper: GKD Pure Puxury White Turquoise Sea
Designer Paper: none
Other: Cuttlebug folder, Fancy Fibers, Copics, colored pearls

Challenges:
Marks Finest Papers: Use something other than ribbon - think the fiber counts?
Midnight Madness: Sketch
Fabulous Friday - circles
Inspire Me Fridays - always anything goes

22 comments:

Teresa Kline said...

this is gorgeous, I luv the wonderful bright colors....thanks for sharing the your words of encouragement and the song...hope your day is blessed!

enjoy *~*

farmhouse-story said...

lovely post, miesje:) the little peacock and your fancy fibers make a super cute card!

Kristine said...

Good morning Miesje! I LOVE your pretty peacock card... and that fringe is beautiful and just the perfect embellie for him *Ü* Love your embossing and sponging too! Hope you have a "GLORIOUS DAY"!!

Becky said...

Good thing you have that drawer :) because this came out fabulous with with this colored fringe. matches your colors so perfect. And what a wonderful way to say "so proud of you".
Have a blessed day.
Hugs :)

Traci M said...

I do remember these fibers and they are the perfect peacock flourish for this adorable bird!! I love the bright and beautiful colors of your card!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on praise, also, and the praise music!! Looking forward to the next few weeks with you!!

Unknown said...

I don't think that little bird has ever looked so good! What a delightful card! Wishing you a blessed week in the Lord and you and your family are in my prayers.

Grace said...

Hi Miesje! What a wonderful job you did with this pretty little peacock! LOVE how you colored it and the fibers were the perfect touch!!! I not only remember them.... I like to use them! Thanks for your words of encouragement and your wonderful song! May God keep a song in your hearts as you move forward... you're in my prayers!
hugs and blessings,
Grace

Rosie Guiher said...

Your card is so happy,lol! Love all the colors!

marsha said...

What a fun and lovely peacock! I just love the colors you chose and that fabulous sentiment. Thanks for joining us for this week's Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge, we appreciate all your support and inspiration!
Hugs,
Marsha
MMSC-DT

Janeen said...

of course the fringe counts, it's so lovely and what a cute way to express words from the heart. Thanks for entering this in the challenge with Friends of Speedy the cat.

Darlene said...

This creation is SO DARLING!! I just love these Doodle Pantry birds ... too cute!
Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful creation with us at Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge! I sure hope you'll join us again next week!
Darlene
MMSC DT

Payne Holler Cards said...

this little image is so cute! those crazy fibers were perfect (-:
thoroughly enjoyed your post and song - TFS, hugs...
thanks for playing at Speedy the Cat!

Unknown said...

Aww this is so cute, love it!!

Thank you for joining us at Frosted Design, hope you enjoyed the challenge

~Amanda~

Unknown said...

I love the colors you used for this card. The image is just so sweet! Awesome job! Thanks so much for joining us for a challenge over at Frosted Designs.

MariLynn said...

This is adorable. I love how well those fibers go with this image. Awesome job!!! I love the song you shared too!!! Have a blessed week!!!

Winnie and Patty said...

This is the cutest little peacock! Just adorable!!! And your use of the fibers instead of ribbon was very creative. Thanks for playing along with us this week at Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge!

kissinia said...

Sweet, sweet card! Love it! Many thanks for playing with us at Frosted Designs!

Diane Noble said...

Oh, what a sweet card. That little guy is sooo cute! Love your interpretation of the SSIC challenge and all the inspiration from the DT. What a great challenge. Had fun with it!

Anonymous said...

That image is just adorable. Love all the bright colors. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talent with us at Frosted Designs this week.

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Wowzer Miesje!! Such a darling image and I just love the colors and added feathers!! Beautiful work!! I also enjoyed reading your words on the scripture.
hugs,
Chris

Lovely Linda said...

Hello Miesje - this is adorable! I love your colouring of that adorable peacock - your details are divine! Love the fibres too - thanks for the inspiartion with your insight Miesje and the Worship song!! {{{hugs}}}

Carol Hurlock said...

Oh my gosh this is so sweet. I love this image and am so intrigued with that eyelash looking fiber around your image. How cool is that. Thank you so much for playing along with Speedy's Friends Challenge. Hope you can play with us again this week.

Bear Hugs,
Carol