WAW Valentine Blog Hop

I am so glad to see you are here for the Word Art Wednesday Valentine Blog Hop! Most of you know me from Stampin Sisters in Christ where we have weekly challenges based on scripture. For this special hop we are joining our new sister site Word Art Wednesday to celebrate Valentine's Day in this special way to share our love of the Lord. John 15:9 "As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; now remain in My love." Great verse that says so much. Here is my card:

I used the verse from WAW for my card. Before I printed it out I stamped an old SU image of the praying hands on the card stock. Not bad lining that up! I then used a Spellbinder die to create the verse as the focal image on the card. I wound some ribbon through the lattice of the die. I used another Spellbinder die for the scalloped pink border. The pretty plaid paper is from GKD's valentine line. A few pop up black dots and a couple of stamped hearts finishes off the card. 

Your next stop on this hop is a visit to Paula. I am quite sure that there is a lot more eye candy to see there as with the rest of the stops along the way. If you arrived here by accident and want to start at the beginning of the hop then head on over to Word Art Wednesday where this hop originated. Be sure to leave comments on all the hops for a chance to win this great stamp set from SU. I heard that there are possibly some other prizes along the way! 

 

In order to qualify for the Grand Prize Drawing, you simply need to leave a comment on each blog on the hop list. The winner will be announced on both the WAW and the SSIC blogs on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 14.

 

I chose to follow the sketch from JUGS for this card. 

I hope you enjoyed this hop as much as we enjoyed sharing our "LOVE" for the Lord with you. 

My Type

I loved this image when I saw it in the latest StampTV kit. It certainly helped make a cute but simple Valentine's card. I really like that typewriter!

I have always like the colors red, black and white together and Valentines day cards lend themselves to those colors nicely. I used GKD pure luxury black as the base then some white lightly sponged with red. The next panel is from Basic Grey called Out of Print. A little stripe from GKD and then the few embelishments. Fun, simple, and done! 
 

Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate your comments!

Card Recipe:

Stamps - GKD - True Love

Paper - GKD - white - black, rocket red

Designer Paper -  BG - Out of Print

Other -  Ribbon, bling heart, black fuzzy deco


Challenges:

Basic Grey Challenges - Love - Valentine

Lollipop Crafts - Valentine`s day Card

My Craft Spot - 1E -  Valentines

Stamp with Fun - Love

Love: John 3:16

Sunday again and time for another challenge based on scripture at  Stampin' Sisters in Christ!

This week MariLynn is our hostess and the verse she chose is one that I think every Christian knows by "heart" - John 3:16. Be sure to stop by our home page to read her devotion on the scripture this week. 

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Sometimes I think "love" in an overused word - I know that I use it often. I love this stamp - love your hair - love that dessert! Yet the word LOVE in this verse holds a power that we can only imagine! It reminds of of when my little ones were little (a long time ago) I used to tell them, "I love you THISSSSS much!" with my arms spread out as wide as they could go and then I would scoop them up and hug them to pieces. That is just a fraction of how God loves me and us! AWESOME!

MariLynn challenges us to make a card/project that is related to love. It could be a heart, the word "love" or just something that you love using on your projects.

This week's sponsor is - Sweet n' Sassy Stamps. Check out their store - some really cute digital stamps! The randomly chosen winner will receive 3 of their stamps - good luck!

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!

Recipe: 

Stamps: GinaK - True Love and MFP - for the sentiment
Paper: GinaK - Ivory and Rocket Red

Designer Paper: Cosmo Cricket - Circa 1934

Other: silver ribbon, silver brad and eyelet, silver pearls, Spellbinder Dies

Challenges: 

Fairy Tale - Week 1, Love, Love, Love

Lily Pad - Patterned Paper

Moving Along With The Times -At least 1 heart clearly visible

Pals Paper Arts - Any reds

Our Creative Corner -  Love is in the Air
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle -  Die Cut or Punches

Fun Birthday Card

Oops - I inadvertently overwrote my post from Monday with this one - so sorry! I am uploading the first (deleted) post below this card - it was called Soft Birthday.


Here is another birthday card for one of my family. I really made each card for a specific person. Although I am not going to say here which card is for whom - I have to keep some things secret!

This card was made from one of Theresa's sets called Whimsical Flowers from GinaK. These flowers are such fun to paper piece! I found the sketch at CPS and the paper is from Basic Grey. An easy card to make.

This was the first card. I used GKD Stately Flowers and colored the image very lightly with some soft pink Copics.


Thanks for stopping by! I love comments too!

Card Recipe:

Stamps - GKD - Whimsical Flowers

Paper - GKD - white and Black

Designer Paper -  Basic Grey - Out of Print

Other -  a few gems

Challenges:

StampTV - stamped flower

Basic Grey Challenges - Favorite Things - gems and paper piecing with BG!
CPS - Sketch

A Child: Philippians 4:8

Hello Sunday! I do believe that this is my favorite day of the week for several reasons. We usually attend, and often participate in, (reader, cantor, Eucharistic minister) Mass on Saturday Nights so Sunday is a day of rest for us. I also enjoy being a part of another challenge based on scripture at  Stampin' Sisters in Christ!

This week the ever lovely Linda is our hostess and the verse she chose is  from Philippians - chapter 4 verse 8. Be sure to stop by our home page to read her devotion on the scripture this week. 

"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." 

Oh Linda, love this verse, everything about it spoke to me of a child. Truth, honesty, just, pure, lovely; those are such wonderful words that evoke such warm feelings in me especially when I am holding a baby or being hugged by one of our grandchildren. They know how to love! Some adults could learn from their example.

I am so lucky to be able to work in a Catholic school where 8 of my grandchildren attend - I get their hugs in the halls whenever we come across one another. Their love truly is pure! I found the scripture verse that I used on my card at Word Art Wednesday and it made me think of when I first became a mother and when we were handed our first son (now the father of 6)! We could not have children in the physical sense so all 8 of ours were adopted and so very wanted and prayed for! Many wonderful memories were brought forth with this verse.

The challenge this week is to create a card/project true to your style - show us who you really are! Oh yes this card is me! It has scripture on it (that is me!), it is about a child, (very me!), and used patterned paper (my style of crafting). I loved this challenge!

This week's sponsor is a new sponsor to SSIC and we are so excited to have them. Be sure to visit their store at Inspired Stamps - you will love their stamps! Be sure to enter for your chance to win a $15 shopping pass to their store!

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!

Recipe: 

Stamps: GinaK - Oh Baby
Paper: GinaK - Smokey Slate

Designer Paper: PinkPaislee - Queen Bee

Other: Ribbon, spellbinders dies, a few gems and a button

Challenges: 
Simon Says Stamp:Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday - sentiment
Lily Pad - Patterned Paper
ATCs & Cards With Attitude – Anything Goes
Fussy and Fancy - Polka Dots

Card Patterns - sketch
MFP - 4 layers 

Birthday Poppies

Can you tell I am back in the swing of things. I sure did miss my crafting time! The month of February is a big birthday month in my family. I have 2 daughter in law birthdays a daughter birthday and my mother in law's birthday! It is also the birthday of my son's girlfriend. That is a lot of birthday cards! 

Here is one of the cards I made this week. I used a lot of the pinks because that is the DP that was on my craft table! I was also in the mood to do some coloring with my Copics so pulled out the pinks for these poppies. I also used some Sakura pens to add sparkle which does not show up on the picture. Are there pink poppies?  Hmmm... not sure. I really liked this weeks sketch over at CPS so I used that for this card as well, just flipped it. Well, back to the craft table! 

Thanks for stopping by! I love comments too! 

Card Recipe:

Stamps - MFP - Wild Poppies

Paper - GKD - white - SU - Pixie Pink

Designer Paper -  GKD - StampTV kit

Other -  Ribbon, Sakura Pens


Challenges:

CPS - Sketch

JUGS - Colors - red, pink, white (I did add some green - hope that is okay!)

MFP - Birthday Card

My Mum's Craft shop - flowers

Sisterhood of Crafters  - striped paper
Simon says Stamps - Anything Goes 

Forever

I just love this StampTV kit. Such great images and the paper - well - I really love that! This is going to be my DH's Valentine card. Kind of masculine looking don't you think? I also really liked this sketch on Simon Says Stamps. 


I stamped the sentiment and image on white card stock and then again on pink so I could cut out the hearts and glue them on. I took a Sakura pink pen and just filled in a border. The background kind of came together. I had the scalloped circle left from my last card and decided to put the plaid paper behind it. I really did like how it turned out. I used a Cuttlebug folder on the white panel and just added ribbon and buttons and a couple of more hearts.

Card Recipe:

Stamps - GKD - True Love StampTV kit

Paper - GKD - white - Passionate Pink

Designer Paper -  GKD - StampTV kit

Other -  Cuttlebug folders - ribbon - Nestibilities - buttons

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Sketch
Cupcake Craft - All You Need Is Love

There She Goes - Love is in the Air
Corrosive Challenges -  I {heart} You
Card Cupids - Valentines
Sentimental Sundays - must include a Sentiment - Die Cuts
2 Sisters - Embossing

You are Awesome: Proverbs 3:3-4

Happy Sunday dear friends, it is always good to see you for another challenge based on scripture here at  Stampin' Sisters in Christ!

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

"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man."

Well, the wedding is over, all the company is gone and the house and yard are almost back to normal! We had so much help that I should probably make a half dozen of these cards to send out to my family and friends! They were awesome! Weddings are great - seeing my son and his new bride so happy does great things to my heart! This is what God wants for all of us - love and faithfulness. Great verse this week!

These stamps are from the new StampTV kit at GinaK. I love the sentiment! It goes to show that you do not have to use hearts only in Valentine cards - they can be used for a special thank you cards too! I used a couple of different Spellbinder Dies and some sponging around the edges. I added a few beads to the center of the flower for that sparkle effect. 

We are all challenged to make a heart stand out in our card or project. Our sponsor this week is Digital Delights by Louby Lou and she is giving away 3 digital images! Woo Hoo! 

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: GinaK - StampTV kit - True Love
Paper: GinaK - Passionate Pink

Designer Paper: StampTV kit paper

Other: Ribbon, spellbinders dies, pearls

Challenges:
JUGS: Color Challenge
Simon Says Stamp: Sketch
Simply Create Too - Love is in the Air

Happy Wedding Day: Revelations 21:5

Another Sunday has rolled around and that means another challenge based on scripture here at  Stampin' Sisters in Christ!

This week Traci is our hostess and the verse she chose is  Revelations 21:5. Be sure to stop by our home page to read her take on the scripture this week.

And He who sits on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new." And He [!] said, "Write, for these words are faithful and true."

Our challenge this week is to use something new on our card/project this week. It can be a new stamp, paper, or embellishment...or even a new technique or an idea that is new to you! Just have fun with your creation!!  

Yesterday my son got married and I am sure that it was a lovely day. I am writing this a few early since the wedding is in our back yard and the preparations are keeping us hopping. A marriage is most definitely something new for both the bride and the groom. I get a new daughter - and I am so lucky that she comes with 3 lovely children who are now my grandchildren. How lucky I am! 


I did use a new stamp set for this challenge and made this card for my son and his wife. It was a quick and easy card and totally suited their style.

Our sponsor this week is Nina Bracket and she is going to send the winner 2, yes 2 of her stamp sets! Lucky winner!

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: GinaK - Special Occasions Tags
Paper: GinaK - Sweet Mango and Chocolate Brown

Designer Paper: BG - Curio

Other: Ribbon, spellbinders dies, pearls

Challenges:
MFP: Border punches

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 

Thanks from the Heart

A few posts ago I shared the 40th anniversary card I made for my wonderful husband. Well, our equally wonderful children threw us a surprise anniversary party! It was perfect in every way with our extended family and dearest friends. Here are some thank you cards I made to send out.

Card Recipe:

Stamps - GKD - Stately Flowers 1

Paper - GKD - white - lipstick red - black - wild dandlion

Designer Paper -  none

Other -  Cuttlebug folders - ribbon - Nestibilities 

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - anything goes

Secret Crafter - Anything goes

Stampin For The Weekend - 2W, 1E – Week 2, Anything Goes 

Fairy Tale - 2W, 2E – Week 2, Something Easy 

Miss Me?

I missed me! I was shocked to see how long it had been since I uploaded a card. It is NOT that I have been idle! Like most of you this is a busy time of the year. I have kept up with all of my commitments with a few extras thrown in. Our second youngest son is getting married in 2 weeks in our back yard! I made the invitations and sent them out and am planning the wedding with help from wonderful family and friends. My son and his soon-to-be wife live in Alaska and we are in Florida. We are flying them down so that the rest of the family can celebrate with them. Here is the invitation:

Yup - you guessed it, it is a western kind of wedding. Fun and a challenge for me. It is coming together and now we just pray for good Florida weather! I do have another post coming with another few cards that I made this past week. So don't give up on me - I miss stamping time! And I will be back!