Sunday, January 8, 2012

Snowy Cabin: Philippians 2:3-4

Happy New Year! I missed sharing time with you and look forward to sharing in the form a challenge based on scripture here at  Stampin' Sisters in Christ! I am so glad to see you all!


This week Peggysue is our hostess and the verse she chose is Philippians 2:3-4 . Be sure to stop by our home page to read her take on the scripture this week.

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, (4) not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others."


Great verse! Perhaps we have to think back (for me) to when you held your infant in your arms. Everything I did was for him. I did not focus all my attentions on him for a reward or for others to say, "Look what a good mother she is!" it was all because of the love I felt (and still do) for that baby. There are times when we Christians (and I do speak for myself here) tell others all the wonderful things we are doing in our church. All the committees and and groups we belong to; all the good works we do, have done, and will do soon. Is that so others will see what good "Christians" we are? Good question to ponder.

Our challenge this week is to make a card that tells someone we are thinking of them. I like these kinds of cards and I think that everyone likes getting them from time to time.    


Love the fake snow! We do not get snow here so it is fun to play with the fake stuff. Right now I would not mind being curled up in a chair in front of a fire in that cabin with my DH! I used a background stamp from ODBD with some versamark and glitter. The cabin and sentiment is from GKD. I colored the image using distress inks - love the rustic look it created.
  
Our sponsor this week is The Craft's Meow.
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: ODBD Background stamp - GKD Life is Good
Paper: Gina K - In the Navy
Designer Paper: None
Other: Ribbon, spellbinders die, distress inks


Challenges:
Crafty Emma -  #67 Anything goes
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle -  Winter Something; DT Call
Dilly Beans – Winter Wonderland
Fabulous Friday – Cardstock only, no patterned paper
Craft a Scene -must include a Scene - (January) Anything goes (with a Scene) (ends 28th Jan)
Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes
Gingerloft - Anything Goes 

21 comments:

Kristine said...

Morning Miesje *Ü* Boy, I'd sure love to go to this snowy cabin right about now for a li'l cozy getaway!! We actually got a nice li'l snowfall yesterday (and night before)... not too much, but I love to sit in a cozy house and watch it fall thru the window. LOVE your gorgeous snowflakes/paper and your flocking (snow) on roof. Hope you have a blessed week my friend.

Grace said...

Hi Miesje! Your card is sooo pretty and nostalgic! Makes me want to find a cute cabin to get cozy in and let it snow!!! Love the embossing and the fake snow! Who wouldn't love to receive this!!! Hope you have a wonderful week!!!
hugs,
Grace

NancyD said...

Love your little cabin in the woods. Actually your banner picture is a very nice scene in itself. Love the card. Thanks for joining us at Craft a Scene for our very first challenge. NancyD

MariLynn said...

What a cozy looking cabin. I wouldn't mind the snow, if I had a fire place, lots of supplies, (so I wouldn't have to go out), my computer and my stamping supplies!!! Thankfully we are having a warmer the normal winter so far. Both of my sons have a different oppinion. They are hoping and praying for snow!

Jenn Borjeson said...

Gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Dilly Beans! :)

Unknown said...

Good evening Miesje! So wonderful to see your new creations here in the new year, that is one pretty card. Someone will greatly enjoy receiving it! And you are right, our motivation is as important as reaching out; WHY are we doing what we're doing? Great thoughts on the verse.

Becky said...

Miesje, this sure is beautiful! Love that background.

Unknown said...

Beautiful scene. Thanks for joining us at Dream Valley

Sheree said...

Great job on your cabin scene! Thanks for playing along with us at Craft A Scene!
Hugs,
Sheree

She's a Color Queen said...

Oh beautiful! I love the snow on the cabin roof. So happy to have you join us at Dilly Beans this week!

DonnaMundinger said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Looks so warm and cozy. thanks for sharing with us at Dilly Beans. xxD

Debbie Bakk said...

What a beautiful card love all the embossing of the snowflakes and the snow on the roof of the cabin. Thanks for joining us at Frosted Designs this week

stampinganja said...

What a great card! I love fake snow too, but we do get lots of the real stuff, LOL.
The receiver will be blessed by this card, thanks for sharing,
groetjes, Anja

Ashley Horton said...

Beautiful card and I love the gorgeous Winter feel of it! Thanks for playing along with us this week @ Frosted Designs!! :)

Jennifer Scull said...

this is so beautiful! it caught my eye when I first saw it over on the SSIC blog. love the homey feel it inspires.
thank you for playing along with us in our 'Winter Wonderland' challenge at Dilly Beans! :)

Linda Simpson said...

Stunning Card. Thank you for joining us at Gingerloft Challenges this fortnight.

Hugs
Linda
Gingerloft DT

Joni Parker said...

Wow..what a beautiful card. No snow where I live too!!! Thanks for playing along at Frosted Designs!!

Linda said...

We are suppose to get a big snowstorm tonight and tomorrow. Your card is perfect. It is beautiful. Love your winter card! Thanks for joining us at SSDS this week with your very pretty card.

Melissa S. said...

Love the card and the entire post. Made me feel good and some nice things to think about this am. Thanks for playing along with us at Dilly Beans this week.

Lovely Linda said...

Hello Miesje - what a gorgeous card - I love that cabin - it looks so inviting! The snow is an added feature - thank you for your thoughts on the verse too - I always enjoy coming to visit here! {{{hugs}}}

Nikki Byrne said...

beautiful card :o) Thank you for joining us at Gingerloft challenge this fortnight. good luck.

Nikki DT