Warm Wishes: Galatians 6:9

Happy Sunday! This means that Stampin' Sisters in Christ has another challenge based on scripture for you! It is my understanding that many parts of this country is experiencing some fall-like temperatures - not here in Florida though. Making a fall card was just what I needed to get into the season - in spirit if not in temps!

This week our creative leader, Kris, is the challenge hostess and the verse she chose is from Galatians 6:9. Be sure to read her devotion for this week over on SSIC.

"So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up."

I do enough! I have had this thought when they ask for volunteers at church to teach a class or head up a committee or whatever. I have a conversation with myself that basically clicks off all that I already do at the church and why I think that is enough. I mean really, what about those people over there - they are not nearly as busy as I am! And that one there, I know that for a fact that they are recently retired so they should have plenty of time! Yes, I do that; and yes, I know that I should not! When I know that God, through His people, is calling me I should never get caught up in the web of I have done or do enough.

The challenge this week is; Make a Harvest card or Fall/Autumn

I created the background of this card using the Fall Foliage stamp set from GKD. I just stamped the leaves with distress inks and stamped right on some ivory cs. Then I sponges some green around the edges and lightly on the stamped images. I really did like how that turned out. The leaves are Spellbinder dies and the ribbon came off of a gift I had received. I scored a couple of lines on the side and put some pearls in between. I made this card for a co-worker who suffered a heart attack this week and had a quad bypass done yesterday. She is certainly in my prayers. 

This week our sponsor is Sweet n' Sassy. You will receive 3 digi images of your choice.

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: GKD - Fall Foliage and Assorted Greetings.
Paper: SU - mustard and ruby red

Designer Paper: none

Other: Spellbinder dies, pearls, Ranger Rick distress inks

Challenges: 
Crazy 4 Challenges -Anything goes with a fall twist
Fairy Tale - Autumn
C.R.A.F.T. - 5E - Autumn
Paper Crafting Journey - Use a sentiment on your card
Creative Belli - Autumn


 
 

Boy Birthday: Romans 3:23-24

Hello fellow stampers and friends, it is another Sunday which means that Stampin' Sisters in Christ has another challenge based on scripture for you!

This week Jerusha is the challenge hostess and the verse she chose is from Romans 3:23-24. Be sure to read her devotion for this week over on SSIC, her words are always inspirational.

"For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins."

You know that is an incredible responsibility - we have been set free! Yet how often I fall short. I know how difficult it is to live up to that "glorious standard". I can have the best intentions every morning when I read my devotions and say my prayers, but sometime during that day I will stumble. I think that, for me, being a Christian and knowing that I have a responsibility to Jesus for that gift of freedom I realize pretty quickly that I need to straighten up and walk straight! I am so thankful for that gift!

The challenge this week is; use only bright colors, no neutrals, blacks, browns, etc.

This week our sponsor is The Craft's Meow. You can pick a stamp set of your choice. I used one of their stamp sets called Vintage Rides. It is perfect for masculine (both young and old) cards!

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: TCM
Paper: SU - Red, Teal

Designer Paper: October Afternoon - Fly a Kite

Other: Spellbinder dies, Cuttlebug folder, pearls

Challenges: 


 

Celebrating You: John 3:3

This Sunday is SSiC's 3rd Birthday and we invite you to celebrate with us by way of a Birthday Blog Hop!! I loved this saying because it is YOU, our faithful followers who we celebrate! Thank you for joining us!

Helen is our lovely challenge hostess.  The challenge is to make a birthday card and is inspired by this Scripture:  John 3:3. Please be sure to read Helen's devotional on this Scripture on our challenge blog!

"Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

Our challenge sponsor is Verses, who is donating a $15 Gift Card to one random participant in our card challenge (please link your card in our Linky) and as always, we will pick 3 Shining Stars who's cards will be showcased the following Tuesday on our blog!

And now for the Blog Hop!  We will pick 3 random winners who complete the hop and who leave a comment on all our DT's blogs!  Hoppers do not have to make a card and enter our challenge, although we'd love it if they did!  Hoppers could win one of the following:

$20 GC to Daydream Designs,

3 Free digis from The Digi Garden,

and 3 digi sets from Carly's Cuties

Winners from the blog hop will be announced on Tuesday, Sept. 11th along with our challenge winner and Shining Stars.

Here's the order... Happy Hoppin'!!

SSiC -- Start Here

Candace- Creatively Candace 
Diane- Diane's Designs
Helen- Creative Jeans
Jerusha- I Love Paper Crafting

Kris- Ink Something 2
Laura - http://lozzapoppins.blogspot.com/

Linda- Lovely Linda's Craft Central
Marilynn- Mississippi McGyver
Michelle- My Papered Cottage
You are here - - Miesje- Craft Room with a View
Peggysue- Roses by My Window
Sandie- Sandies Card Garden

Traci- Major Moments

Stampin Sisters in Christ

Recipe: 

Stamps: Daydream Designs - Time to Party (colored)
Paper: SU - brown, pumpkin

Designer Paper:

Other: Spellbinder dies, ribbon

Challenges: 


 

Christmas Wonder: Isaiah 64:8

It was another busy week at work and now we are preparing for whatever  Isaac (hurricane) may bring our way. I work in Tampa and live only about 30 miles north, please keep all those in it's path in your prayers. Another Sunday also means that Stampin' Sisters in Christ has another challenge based on scripture for you!

This week Diane is the challenge hostess and the verse she chose is from Isaiah 64:8. Be sure to read her devotion for this week over on SSIC, her words are always inspirational.

"Yet you, LORD, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand."

I decided to make a Christmas card, the first of the year. I will be happy I did when November rolls around! This card was made with the digi stamps called, "Stocking Stuffers" sold at Daydream Designs which is owned by our very own Diane! I printed it twice and then cut out and popped up the holly and the candy cane. I also added some tiny red pearls and some really cool fuzzy white balls. It was fun to make a Christmas card without being under pressure!

The challenge this week is; Use punches, dies, or shapes of any kind.

This week our sponsor has asked to remain anonymous with a bag of stamps.

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: Daydream Designs - Stocking Stuffers
Paper: SU - white, red

Designer Paper: Jillybean Soup - Christmas

Other: Doily, Spellbinder dies, pearls

Challenges: 


 

CSS - Inspiration Blog Hop - 8/24/2012

It is another StampTV blog hop; an inspiration blog hop - usually difficult for me but this one just came together. I love the picture, a change in seasons is coming and I love the Fall colors.

You should have arrived from the fabulous blog of Melissa Cash with what I am sure was a wonderful project! 

I made a quick card this time. It has been a very busy time for me with back to school here. The first few weeks of school are always very hectic with lesson planning and new students to get to know. When I saw the inspiration picture I was instantly drawn to the deep color of the door and the yellows and greens with it. So I used the Floral Wreath stamp set from Gina. I colored the flowers with my Copics and fussy cut the wreath. I popped up the wreath and the circle in the middle with the sentiment. I added the variegated ribbon. The back panel is pure luxury Cranberry Crisp which I ran through the Cuttlebug. Simple card that turned out well.

Now hop on over to visit Tera Fujan, 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 (August 28), 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! 

More Coffee!

I really do love coffee and the stamps Perfect Blend digi stamps from Daydream Designs are such fun to play with.

When I made the card that I posted earlier this week I had printed several images and played around with cropping them and using parts of an image. Digital images are great to do that with. So this is another quick card that used some of those croppings. I added a bit of burlap just for fun.

Sorry for the short post but I still have some lessons to work on for tomorrow's classes. 

Thanks for visiting and be sure to check out Daydream Designs, you will love them! 

Brimming Coffee Cup

Yesterday I said I would retake the picture of this card made with the cute digital stamps from Daydream Designs. So here is the full card.

Now I have to put in a disclaimer here. After work today I had an appointment at the eye doctor and my eyes were dilated. Well, everything is still kind of blurry and the words on the card look blurry but not sure if it was the photographer (with the dilated eyes) or me looking at it now. Oh well....

Working with digital images is fun because you can print out the images any size you want. I made the coffee cup, from "Perfect Blend" rather big and used some Stickles to give it some dimension. I played around with the brown panel trying to figure out what look I wanted - finally ran some twine up and down. I added a bow and some brads. Love that sentiment from "Coffee with Friends".

Thanks for coming back! 

I entered this card in the following challenges:

Anything Goes Challenge -  Make your own background

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes 

Simon Says Stamp and Show... - Anything Goes 

Daydream Designs

I am several hours later then I wanted to be with this post - work (school started and I am a teacher) and life (my printer died) got in the way - but I am here now. I am so excited to be on the design team for a new amazing digi stamp company called Daydream Designs. Diane is the wonder-woman behind this endeavor and it is impressive! I love her stamps and sentiments. 

Some of the images are colored by another wonder-woman and friend, Kris. 
Since my printer died when I was going to print and work on a card I was not able to get a card done.....until tonight! But now the light is bad and my pictures are not how I wanted.....so......I am showing you a preview of the card that I will post in it's complete form after work tomorrow. 

This is the preview...kind of a tease I know. Sorry about that. Rest assured that the full card will be up. I am just "Brimming with excitement" to be working with Diane and I encourage you to check out her really wonderful stamps! I love them all! 

See you tomorrow!

God's Blessings: Proverbs 30:5

My goodness what a week I've had! Some weeks are like that aren't they? But today I am home and rejoicing in the many blessings in my life. Another Sunday also means that Stampin' Sisters in Christ has another challenge based on scripture for you!

This week Candace is the challenge hostess this week and she chose a verse from Proverbs 30:5. Be sure to read her devotion for this week over on SSIC, I am sure it will be wonderful!

"Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him."

A quick card this week and a quick post - sorry about that. It is wonderful how God works though. As I stated in my opening, it was a busy week; my neighbor, who we loved dearly, passed away on Tuesday and everything at work went wrong and then today my printer died! But when I saw the card that I had made early in the week I noticed again the sentiment I had chosen from ODBD and it calmed me. Such a wonderful reminder of my many, many blessings and the One who bestows them on me.

The challenge this week is; Use a sentiment only - no images!

This week our sponsor is Our Daily Bread Designs. Be sure to stop and browse the wonderful stamps. 

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: ODBD - Blessings
Paper: GKD - white, Kraft, Black

Designer Paper: none

Other: Doily, Spellbinder dies, swirl punch, cuttlebug folder, pearls

Challenges: 


 

Home: John 14:1-6

Hello dear friends, happy Sunday! Tomorrow it is back to work for me and all the teachers in our area. As much as I love being home I am very grateful that I have a job that I love. But today I am home and  Stampin' Sisters in Christ has another challenge based on scripture for you!

Our wonderful Traci is the challenge hostess this week and she chose a verse from John 14:1-6. Be sure to read her devotion for this week over on SSIC, I am sure it will be wonderful!

"Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way where I am going."

Kind of a wacky fun card this week. Lots of different papers and even the house is a tiny bit crooked. This is just the way I wanted this little house to look because that is our home! We were blessed with the 8 children we adopted; they are all different (you can click on the all about me tab to see my blessings) and together we are a home!

The challenge this week is; Create a card that depicts something that says "home" to you.

This week our sponsor is DRS Designs. Be sure to stop and browse the wonderful stamps.

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: GKD - Home is
Paper: GKD - white, Key Lime

Designer Paper: GKD - Hello Sunshine

Other: Spellbinder twine, heart

Challenges: 
Sketch by Carly - Sketch # 51

 

Oh Baby: I Peter 2: 2-3

Sunday again - today we are having our Back to School Bash for our children and grandchildren. A fun lake day to play and enjoy each other. A day to thank God for his very many Blessings. We, at Stampin' Sisters in Christ count you as some of our blessings!

The ever sweet Sandie is the challenge hostess this week and she chose a verse from I Peter 2:2-3. Be sure to read her devotion for this week over on SSIC, I am sure it will be wonderful!

"...as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious."

Today at mass a baby was baptized during the service. It was so beautiful. Jerry and I teach the baptism classes at our parish and we were able to get to know this sweet young couple. After the service we went over to talk to them and their 2 year old and the sweet baby. As I hugged the proud and happy dad he whispered that they would be back for another class in about a year. He was beaming - another baby is coming! The mom is also very, very happy. That is how we should be whenever we hear the Word - whether it be through a church service or reading or just experiencing those moments that have us Thanking God!

This baby card was fun to make - what is not fun when it comes to babies! I love the colors too. The little scene was made from a stamp set from TCM called Sending You Sunshine. I did a little paper piecing  and a little glitter pen and some stickles. It was just a fun card!

The challenge this week is; to make something "Baby" OR All (only) pastels

This week our sponsor is Denami Design. Be sure to stop and browse the wonderful stamps. The flower image on my card is one of theirs.

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: TCM - Sending You Sunshine
Paper: GKD - white, Key Lime and Lemon Drop

Designer Paper: October Afternoon - Ducks in a Row

Other: Ribbon, safety pin, Cuttlebug

Challenges: 
CPS - Sketch

 

Never Give Up

Never give up! I started an exercise regiment lately to try to tone up and get healthier. Yup even though I am 60 I was told that you are not too old and to give it a shot. (Thanks sons and daughters in law) So I made this card for me! Today was a tough work out (CrossFit) and I certainly did think I would rather be home - at my desk - cutting paper and coloring images. But I didn't give up AND made a card when I got home.

Anyway, here is my card with the wonderful sentiment from Word Art Wednesday, following the photo inspiration from JUGS. I painstakingly cut out the fence (since my legs hurt too much to walk) and colored the stamps from TCM for the flowers. If you look closely you can see that the fence is popped up a little.

So this is my fun little entry for today. 

Recipe: 

Stamps: TCM - Nature's Beauty - WAW - Sentiment
Paper: GKD - whit, red, black

Designer Paper: None

Other: Spellbinder's butterfly and tag, ribbon, colored pearls

Challenges: 
JUGS - picture inspiration
WAW - sentiment
Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp and Show... - Sentiment

 

Birthday Bloom: Matthew 27:51

Happy Sunday dear friends. We are always amazed at how quickly Sunday rolls around, I suppose that is the case for every day but Sundays are special especially over at Stampin' Sisters in Christ!

Our dear Peggysue is the challenge hostess this week and she chose another verse from Matthew 27:51. Yes, we do seem to be focusing on the book of Matthew lately don't we? Be sure to read her devotion for this week over on SSIC, you won't regret it!

"The veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom."

I made this card using one of the sponsor for this week's stamps. I have a lot of birthdays in my family and I like having some made in advance. This one can be for male or female. I paper pieced the image using some patterned paper from BG. Then just tore some vellum after stamping the SU sentiment on it. I sponged a little around the edges and added a couple of buttons to it.

The challenge this week is; use torn paper technique (just tear paper with your fingers and use it somehow on your card, but it must be torn, not cut)

This week our sponsor is Inspired Stamps. Be sure to stop and browse the wonderful stamps. The flower image on my card is one of theirs.

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 (Flower Buds)
Paper: GKD - white

Designer Paper: BG -Marjolaine

Other: buttons, spellbinder oval die

Challenges: 
Mojo Monday - Sketch


 

So Grateful: Matthew 11:30

This has been a challenging week for me so the verse today was perfect as is often the case for many of us stamping sisters over at Stampin' Sisters in Christ!

Michelle is the challenge hostess this week and she chose another verse from Matthew 11:30. Be sure to read her devotion for this week over on SSIC, trust me it is well worth the read!

"For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

Sometimes is certainly doesn't feel like the burden is light does it? It has seemed a bit on the heavy side for me this week. One of our daughters, Katie, is mentally challenged. She is 34 physically but about 5 in every other way. She lives with another challenged adult and a caregiver about 30 minutes away from us. She had to be hospitalized for the first time in her life on Thursday for swelling and a rash on her lower face, it was effecting her swallowing and breathing. It turned out she has cellulitis and she has been on IVs since then. She has been scared and really just wants to be home so we have been with her most of the time. 

Now as I am reflecting on this verse and thinking that my yoke and burden is heavy right now having to juggle life and other commitments around I realize that it really is not - mine is easy - Katie's is not. There are a lot of people praying for her and physically she is going to be fine but this has not been easy for her at all. She misses her routine, is worried about having missed two days of work as a bagger in the area grocery store and wants her own bed and her own things. I am again so very thankful that I do nothing alone - that Jesus shares the yoke with me and with Katie.

The challenge this week is; CAS - clean and simple.

This week our sponsor is A Day for Daisies. Be sure to stop and browse the adorable digis.

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: GKD - Hello Sunshine
Paper: GKD - white - Calypso

Designer Paper: BG - none

Other: Border punch from MS, ribbon, pearls, and a glittery frame from some bargain bin at sometime in my past. :-)

Challenges: 
ATCs & Cards With Attitude -  Anything Goes