Faith: Jeremiah 17:8

Yesterday was a special day, one of our grandsons received his First Holy Communion and it was a wonderful celebration. {The card I made for him is one post down}. It is also a great day because you choose to could join us once again for a challenge based on scripture at  Stampin' Sisters in Christ! 

This week MariLynn is our challenge hostess and she chose this verse from Jeremiah 17:8. Be sure to read her devotion on our home page.

[Those who trust in the Lord] shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit.

This is a great verse isn't it? One of my sons called me the other day with a big life decision that he is struggling with. He wanted my advice. After listening to him list the pros and cons and after I give him some of my thoughts both for and against this job decision I told him to pray about it and the best decision would come to him if he listens to God. He poohood me about that. (yes - I pray for him constantly) I so much want him to KNOW that God will help him, that my prayers will help, he just doesn't trust in that. I really liked this sentiment because I want my loved ones to experience that trust WILL see you through anything!

I made this card using the stamps that I received from DRS Designs - I really like them! I colored the flowers and the butterfly with my Copics. I also used some glittery gel pens to add the sparkle. I took these pictures at the same time but in different parts of my back yard. The greens sure look different in the shade as opposed to the sun. I also used some of my precious BG Patterned Paper and added some ribbon. Simple but effective.

The challenge this week is; to use our green thumbs... either use green on a card/project or use an image of something planted.

Welcome to this week's sponsor, DRS Designs! They very generously donated the stamp for the DT to use for this challenge - thank you so much!

Don't forget 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 and have a wonderful week surrounded with God's love.

Recipe: 

Stamps: DRSDesigns  
Paper: GKD White and Black

Designer Paper: BG - A Walk in the Park

Other: Spellbinder die, Copics, ribbon, a few gems

Challenges:  
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Samuel Taylor's Challenge - Green

Cooking It Up With Katie - green, gorgeous, garden

Stampavie and More - Spring 

First Holy Communion

A special card for my dear grandson who will be receiving his 1st Holy Communion this weekend. The boy in this card even looks a little like him!

This card turned out a lot cuter then I thought it would. I love this stamp (Whiff of Joy) and the sentiment is perfect (ODBD). I colored the image with my copics and embossed the back panel with a Cuttlebug folder. The red ribbon was was exactly what the final card needed. 

Thanks for looking and for leaving a comment,

Challenges Entered:

Simon Says Stamp - anything goes

Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W - (ends May-08) Anything goes

CPS - Sketch - I flipped it!

Happy Birthday Kylie

There are a lot of birthdays in my family so birthday cards are often on my list of cards to make. Today is no exception - this is a card for one of my granddaughters whose birthday is today. 

 
When I have to make a quick card I scurry over to some sketch challenges - this time the CPS sketch caught my eye. I paper pieced the dress and colored the rest. Not a lot of explanation for this card.

Thanks for stopping -

Recipe: 

Stamps: MFT
Paper: SU - Bravo Burgandy and So Safron

Designer Paper: None

Other: Spellbinder die, Cuttlebug - Stickles

Challenges:
CPS - Sketch

More Light

Yesterday was the post for Stampin Sisters in Christ and I had made two cards with the wonderful stamps from Inspired Stamps, this was the second card. So you may wonder why I did not post this card also - easy - I did not follow the challenge to use soft pastel colors. So here is the card.

I was probably still in last week's challenge because I used vellum. I took my bible and scanned a page into my printer. That is what is behind the vellum. The vellum panel was also stamped with some white craft ink. I cut out the candle and put a bow above the wonderful embossed scripture verse that we used yesterday at SSIC - be sure to stop by and join in the challenge.

So thanks for stopping by - 2 days in a row - who knows I may be back again tomorrow! 

Recipe: 

Stamps: Inspired Stamps
Paper: SU - Navy

Designer Paper: None

Other: Spellbinder die, ribbon and pearls

Challenges:

WAW - Used Scripture

Make it Monday - anything goes
Lexi's Creations - Used Die 

Light: Psalm 119;105

Another week has zoomed by, here we are at Sunday again, a great day because you choose to could join us once again for a challenge based on scripture at  Stampin' Sisters in Christ! 

This week Lovely Linda is our challenge hostess and she chose this wonderful verse from Psalms 119:105. Be sure to read her devotion on our home page.

"Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."

This has been a busy week with a lot bumps and distractions. The server at work crashed and is still down as of Friday afternoon, it seemed like every night there was something planned. Very little time to regroup and I suppose it seemed harder because the week before was so wonderful. There is a constant in my life though - that constant is reading or listening to God's Word. That is what makes my great weeks even better (singing praises and rejoicing) and the more difficult weeks better (talking to Him through prayer).

I made this card using some of the stamps that I received from Inspired Stamps for this challenge. I love the little girl reading the bible, in fact she looks so prayerful doesn't she? The sketch is from Sketches by Carly - it was a fun one.

The challenge this week is; create a card/project in soft pastel palette - black or white can be used as a neutral.

Welcome to this week's sponsor, Inspired Stamps! They very generously donated the stamp for the DT to use for this challenge - thank you so much!

Don't forget 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 and have a wonderful week surrounded with God's love.

Recipe: 

Stamps: Inspired Stamps
Paper: SU So Saffron and Pretty in Pink

Designer Paper: SU

Other: Spellbinder die, Copics and ribbon

Challenges:
Sketches by Carly: Sketch

CSS - Sketch Blog Hop - 4/20/2012

It is another StampTV blog hop. This is my favorite challenge - the sketch challenge! I love to take a sketch and make it my own creation. The first card is just as Melissa Cash laid it out, the second card I flipped around a little. 
 

You should have arrived from Sharri Seffens blog with what I am sure was a wonderful project! 

This first card was made using the newest StampTV kit called Petals and Wings. I also used the patterned paper that came with it also called Petals and Wings. I colored the images and popped up those adorable birds. A few little gems in the flower centers - some sponging around the edges, a ribbon and done. I made this card for Karen Knegten, her birthday is next week and I want to send her some cheer. 

This second card was just playing around with the sketch and the stamp set called Wild Flowers. This is the result of that playing. I used the patterned paper called Parisian garden which I love! I used markers to color the flower stamps and some gold pearl-ex for the butterfly. Then I got some gems and dew drops for a little additional bling. The card stock is all GinaK; Wild Lilac, Fresh Asparagus, and white. 

Now hop on over to visit Melissa Cash, the creator of the sketch, for some more fabulous eye candy. If you want to start at the beginning or get lost along the way, just jump directly to the links for all of the wonderful creations on StampTV.

Make sure to leave a comment as you hop along because on Tuesday morning (April 24), we will randomly choose one of the comments from all the blogs and that person will receive a huge grab bag of fabulous Gina K. Designs Stamps!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Pottery: Colossians 1:27b

It is a beautiful day here. I have had a week off from work and thoroughly enjoyed being home and doing "home" stuff. I am so glad that you could join us once again for a challenge based on scripture at  Stampin' Sisters in Christ! 

This week our wonderful Kris is our challenge hostess and she chose Colossians 1:27b. Be sure to read her devotion on our home page.

"...Christ in you, the hope of glory" 

I have had a good week to reflect on the many ways that God is present in my life. Counting my blessings has been my mantra this past week. I did not realize how much I was in need of some daytime "alone" time to think and pray and listen to my music (Christian) and to craft. There are so many wonderful ways to talk to God. I can do it through songs in my IPod while doing yard work, cleaning my windows, or painting a wall. I also spent some time watching the cardinals in my backyard. All of God's beauty and I was able to stop...and appreciate. See the cardinal?

I made 2 cards with this wonderful stamp called "pottery" from Serendipity Stamps. The first card was stamped with distress ink then only the flower was colored in. I sponged around the image so that it would stand out. I added the flower (GKD) (colored, cut, and popped up) and used some cut up fibers for the centers. The sentiment (ODBD) was stamped on vellum. I used a Cuttlebug folder for the pink background and the border was cut from BG - Porcelain Paper Pad.

This second card was a quick card I made to send to a friend of my husband's who lost his father this week. I stamped the image on Vellum with black Staz-On and lightly colored on the reverse side with Copics. The check paper is from GKD specialty papers, the sentiment is a rub on from SU, 4 brads and it is done and in the mail yesterday.

The challenge this week is; Use something transparent like vellum, acetate, transparency sheets etc.

Welcome to this week's sponsor, Serendipity Stamps with a $25.00 gift card! They very generously donated a stamp for the DT to use for this challenge - thank you again.

Don't forget 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 and have a wonderful week surrounded with God's love.

Recipe: 

Stamps: Serendipity - Pottery, ODBD - sentiment, GKD - flower
Paper: GinaK - Ivory, white, black, tan leather

Designer Paper: BG - Porcelain

Other: Spellbinder die, Cuttlebug folder, fibers, brads, beads

Challenges:
Card Patterns - sketch for the second card 
Simon Says Stamp - Flowers
BasicGrey Challenges - Spring colors (1st card) 
365 Cards - just a touch of color - 2nd card

Happy Easter: Hebrews 12:2-3

He is risen, what a Joyful day!  I am so glad that you  could join us for a challenge based on scripture at  Stampin' Sisters in Christ!

This week it is Traci who is our challenge hostess and she chose Hebrews 12:2-3 . Be sure to read her devotion on our home page.

"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."

I do believe that this card says it all - and I know that Traci has a wonderful message on our home page to share with all of you.

This was a quick card using a stamp set that I have had for a while called Christ is Risen. I did try a new technique for this card - I used a distressing embossing powder on the cross, it created a very different look. I used a sketch from JUGS.

The challenge this week is; Make a joy-ful card; something celebratory! I wanted to make 2 cards - the one I did make and another fun card but time just got away from me.

This week's sponsor is Paper Pretties with 6, yes I said 6, digital images. 

Don't forget 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 and have a wonderful week surrounded with God's love.

Recipe: 

Stamps: GinaK - Christ is Risen
Paper: GinaK - Ivory

Designer Paper: Kaiser Craft - Up, Up & Away

Other: Spellbinder circle die, Cuttlebug folder, Lace with gold, some gold buttons

Challenges:

JUGS - Sketch

Simon Says Stamp - Favorite Tool - Cuttlebug and Grand Calibur
Craft Your Days Away  -Easter

Card Patterns - Sketch
WAW - Art with a message - Joy

Under the Sea: Luke 15:20

Today is Palm Sunday - I probably should have made a Palm Sunday card but instead made a fun card with fun bright colors. I am so glad that you  could join us for a challenge based on scripture at  Stampin' Sisters in Christ!

This week Peggysue is our challenge hostess and she chose Luke 15:20. Be sure to read her devotion on our home page.

So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.

There is nothing quite as powerful as the love that a parent has for their children. Right now one of my sons is hurting and my heart hurts for him. I can only imagine how every time I hurt or am lost or floundering how much our Father loves us! No matter what we do - His love is ever present! Thank you God.

My card this week was just fun! Fun to make and fun to color and fun to look at. She does look like she is swimming doesn't she? The tutorial for this technique can be found here.

The challenge this week is; Make a card with motion; spinner, viewmaster, pop up, slider, I chose to make a gel filled card.

This week's sponsor is Pizzazz with a $10 surprise package - oh - I love surprises. 

Don't forget 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 and have a wonderful week surrounded with God's love.

Recipe: 

Stamps: GinaK - Quite a catch
Paper: GinaK - White, Sweet Mango, Blue Raspberry

Designer Paper: None

Other: Spellbinder circle dies, ribbon, glitter gel pen, ribbon, hair gel, and a ziplock bag

Challenges:
2 Sisters -Birthday Fun

Inspire Me Fridays - Anything goes 

Crop Stop - Oh So Bright - bright and summery projects

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes