~Live the Life~

A testimony is powerful, because it is an experience that WAS LIVED


by real people with real feelings, hopes and dreams.

The tear drops were hard for me to use~ they are actually rain drop stickers.


I wasn't even a papercrafter when I bought them-I was moved by their realism!


I splashed them about...because many times the stories that are the most powerful (but hard to share)...are those which involved tears (at least in my life).




I got to play with the beautiful colors from

The Play Date Cafe: PDCC#171.

CASE Study Challenge #130
Teri Anderson

once again inspired me to use more than one sentiment.



Hope your week got off to a smooth start~

stamps: Verve Words of Wisdom,Waltzingmouse Stamps Paris Nouveau

paper: Teresa Collins Tell Your Story DP,Papertrey Ink Soft Stone
ink: Hero Arts Just Beachy ink cubes (Soft Cantaloupe)
 dies: Spellbinders Label Twenty-Five
other: Teresa Collins Tell Your Story Die-Cut Accessory Sheet and Sticker Sheet,raindrop stickers,sewing machine,Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper

Let Us Adore Him

Papertrey's challenge this week,

Make It Monday #92 Layered Vellum Die Cuts

hosted by Melissa

will take your card to a new 3D level.

Bring on the bright DP and layer it with vellum for a muted effect.

I love the inner belly goodness I was able to throw in between the vellum and DP layer-glitter and snowflakes.

I used the

Authentique November Sketch Challenge.

My colors are from

Color Throwdown #219.

I couldn't do it....I could not bring myself to face the shopping madness.

Kudos to you who were brave enough to go out there and try! ;)

stamps: Papertrey Ink Shape Up Snowman Accessories,Sweet 'n Sassy Seek Him Still

dies: Papertrey Ink Shape Up Snowman, Winter Penguin,Photo Finish Strips Die,Spellbinders Label Eleven,Verve Pennant Trim

paper: Authentique Fresh,Journey,Lively and Georgia Pacific white

ink: Papertrey Ink Hawaiian Shores, Staz On black,Ranger Tim Holtz peeled paint

other: Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper,Scor-Tape,Tombow glue,Zig marker,sewing machine

~CASE Study~

I recently started participating in the CASE Study challenges~lots of inspiration there!

This week, CASE Study Challenge #104,  we are to case one of the design team members.

I CASEd Clare's 4th Card Here.

One thing I love about Clare's work, is when she puts some surprise texture in her cards.

I love that!

I didn't add a paper ruffle, but I used soft colors and kept the strings for an unexpected "something" tucked behind the sentiment panel.

I also added crimping to 1/3 of the label.

My colors are inspired by 

Color Throwdown #205.

Since I'm using Verve Words of Wisdom,


I am entering this in the Card Carnival.



~I told you I've picked up that set almost everyday since it arrived! ;)

Thank you for stopping in~

Supplies:

Stamp:Verve Words of Wisdom

Ink:Tsukineko Memento ink tangelo,Ranger Tim Holtz spiced marmalade

Paper:Authentique Lively,My Mind's Eye All is Bright,Piggy Tales Dp

Other:Fiskars crimper,Spellbinders label four,Sweet n' Sassy New Beginnings dies,zig zag scissors,Tim Holtz distress tool,sewing machine,Faber Castell Gelatos,stapler

~Just Be~

What a blessing it is when God gives you a FRIEND.

I ran into my friend yesterday...we haven't seen each other for awhile!

We don't get together often (busy mommies we are), but knowing she cares is enough for me.

She was the first person here that let me JUST BE.

Nothing to prove.

Nothing to earn.

She loved me because God loved me.

That's special, guys.

They don't come by very often.

God gives them when you really need them~a reminder that He loves us.

For my friend....

I picked up this fun, crazy DP months ago.

It spoke to me happy thoughts...but I didn't know what to use it for until this challenge.

ColourQ Challenge #150

WOO HOO number 150!!!!

Congrats ColourQ!

Another inspirational site:

Word Art Wednesday#41

Check out their quote this week...it's a sweet one!

May God send you someone that loves you just because "you are"~especially when you really need it.

Blessings!

Stamps:Verve Words of Wisdom

Ink:Tsukineko Memento ink tuxedo black

Paper:Bazzill yellow, BoBunny Alora

Other:sewing machine,Kid's Jewelry Friendship thread,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,stapler

~Old Memories, Young Heart~

All the old-timey images are comforting.

I tend to forget, though, that history was in color!!!

It wasn't ALL serious and practical.

I know this, because I'm blessed to have my great aunt's photos.

The black and white kind!

I try to picture her and her friends  who are laughing and joking...

in color.

Was her bathing suit pink, or blue, to match her eyes?

I got this crazy idea for

Moxie Fab's Tuesday Trigger:Type Hype challenge.

I love the dots in Cath's Trigger:

Usually black typewriters are all SERIOUS...but this shows a bit of fun.

I'm sure the colors have a practical reason...but I pictured dots and paired them with Basic Grey Lauderdale DP.  

Throw in some 70's tye-dye TYPE and ya got crazy. ;)

I imagine this secretary is creating something colorful in her mind...or remembering the great time she had at the company party over the weekend.

I imagine in her heart...she's in color! ;)

Stamps: Technique Tuesday Inner Circle dots, Clear & Simple Circus Fun dots, October Afternoon 9 to 5 secretary

Ink: Tsukineko Memento inks ladybug and teal zeal,Ranger Tim Holtz distress mustard seed

Paper: Basic Grey Lauderdale,Georgia Pacific white cardstock

Other:sewing machine

~ODBD Sketch and Word Art Wednesday~

Our Daily Bread Designs ODBDSLC117

Color Throwdown #203

ODBD SKETCH

I am also submitting it to Word Art Wednesday #39.

 BE ENCOURAGED!

Supplies:

Stamp: ODBD Scripture Collection 6

Dies: Spellbinders Label Eleven and Lattice Rectangle

Paper:BoBunny Country Garden, Glitz Paper Layers Vintage Blue,DCWV Just Chillin'

Other:sewing machine,Scor-Tape 1/4",Tim Holtz distress tool

Word Art Wednesday July 18

I'm blessed to be a guest designer this month for Word Art Wednesday.

This week's sentiment is a wonderful reminder of how God is in control.

I was thrilled to create with these words, because they were on my mind a couple of months ago!

When my youngest daughter was in the hospital, there were these two young birds that kept appearing outside her window.

They were so close, we felt as if we could touch them.

They were oblivious to us in the room as they cleaned themselves on the ledge inches away.

It was a joy for my outdoorsy daughter to see these birds~God brought nature to her...two stories up.

It was a comfort for me, because I recalled this verse.

Each time they appeared,

it was as if the Lord was telling me He was in control and He saw us just like He saw those birds.

I needed that reminder, I really did!

Why don't you join us at Word Art Wednesday and use the beautiful sentiment or bring your own uplifting one to share!

We would love to see you there!

Sentiment: Word Art Wednesday

Paper:BoBunny Country Garden,Authentique Blissful pack

Die:Spellbinders Label Four

Ink:Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink Tea Dye

Other: Martha Stewart punch,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,sewing machine

~I Will Sing~

I created a card for ODBDSLC115:Tearing or Distressing.

 It's for my friend who has a beautiful voice~

you'll always hear her singing!

I praise God that He has given her a blessed voice to serve Him.

My voice isn't as blessed, LOL, but that's ok...that's why I make cards! ;)

I embossed the verse and the bird (on the background panel) with yellow.




I sponged a bit around the verse to make it visible.

I am also linking up to DYSU #80:Cool Colors.

Thank you for stopping by~it's always a pleasure! ;)

Stamp: ODBD You Will Find Refuge

Ink: Versamark,Ranger Tim Holtz Pine needles and broken china

Embossing powder:Whispers yellow

Papers:Georgia Pacific white base,Authentique Genuine and Fresh,Bazzill grey and sand

Other:Sewing,Tim Holtz distress tool

~Handmade Kindness~

We have such sweet families in our church...there is one couple in particular that I want to thank.

I want to thank a lady at church who has

lately been giving me crafty goodies that she says she doesn't use...so someone should use them!

Blessings for me, that's for sure!

She may not be a crafter, but her kindness is handmade. ;)

I used two chairs to represent what I see in the pic at Inspired By #31.

The blue chair represents the husband (who has been a good friend to my husband) and the yellow is for the woman.

They are comfy like this pic....making us feel like family and welcoming us into their hearts.

I've incorporated stamping on patterned paper with Papertrey Ink's Communique Curves sentiment for

Make It Monday #73.

That one strip of DP stands out, I think, against the white stamped layers.

Stamping is the main technique here...stamps from Hero Arts, Papertrey Ink and October Afternoon (yes, they offer stamps too!).

 Stamp It! Cards Thank You Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

I recently got some Memento Ink Teal Zeal and it's perfect~not blue, not green.

I enjoyed playing with it today....expect to see a lot of it~I'm obsessive that way! LOL.

Have a great day~thanks for stopping by. ;)

Stamps:Papertrey Ink Communique Curves Think Big Favorites #2,October Afternoon Farmhouse Rubber Stamp set,Hero Arts Live & Laugh

Paper:Georgia Pacific white,Bazzil Coconut Swirl,Authentique Fresh DP

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Teal Zeal,Tuxedo Black and Cottage Ivy,Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink mustard seed

Other:Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,sewing machine

 

~It's Your Day Stamped on Patterned Paper~

Make It Monday #73: Stamping on Patterned Paper

is hosted by Ashley.

I had a chance to create a card from lovely scraps sitting on my desk.

The circle was already cut from my Authentique Genuine sheet...I just had to fit a sentiment in there.

My internet has been a bit wonky, so I'll make this short before it flickers off again. ;)

Have a great day!

Stamp: Papertrey Ink Communique Curves sentiment

Ink:Versamark,Ranger Tim Holtz Mustard Seed for edging

Paper:Georgia Pacific white, Teresa Collins Everyday DP,Authentique Genuine DP

Die:Spellbinders classic circles

Other:Want2Scrap bling, sewing machine,yellow embossing powder

~Happy Day~

Oh happy day...oh happy day...oh happy day...happy day...

When Jesus washed....

oh when he washed...

This is the song in my head. ;)

I created this card:

 ~Stamp:Hero Arts Thoughtful Messages;Ink:Papertrey ink premium dye true black;Paper:October Afternoon Sidewalks,BoBunny Ambrosia,Georgia Pacific white cardbase;Other: Crop-a-Dile corner chomper,sewing machine,Creative Memories oval cutter,Want2Scrap bling~

for this Embellish Challenge

The oval was cut from a cool bag I kept.

The lace border was bought on my trip~it sure came in handy!

The stamp set was bought at a little pharmacy/anything store-what a blessed surprise to find quality stamps and ink there!

~Hope you're having a happy day today~

~Mantastic Bordered Sentiment~

Make It Monday #71 Bordered Sentiments

is a terrific look demonstrated by Betsy at Nicole's Blog.

I thought of the Piggy Tales DP I had when I saw the pattern for

 Moxie Fab's Tuesday Trigger:Mantastic

Hope your week is well so far - thanks for stopping by. ;)

Stamp: Papertrey Ink In the Meadow

Ink:Ranger Jenni Bowlin Spice Tin,Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink Fired Brick,Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink Tea Dye

Other:Scor-Pal,Zig pen,sewing machine,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,Stix 2 Anything Adhesive 

Paper:Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Piggy Tales DP,Bazzill kraft

~Life~

I enjoyed combining a few challenges today.

This one is going out as soon as possible-so I kept it "mailable".

The following challenges were helpful:

DYSU Challenge Blog #73

Color Throwdown #193

Retro Sketches #12

Thank you for stopping by today~I appreciate it!

Stamps: BoBunny Alora bird,BoBunny Welcome Home sentiment,The Craft's Meow Owl Be Thinking of You hearts

Ink:Memento sweet plum and tangelo,Papertrey Ink true black

Paper:Bazzill,BoBunny Ambrosia,Georgia Pacific white

Other:Zig orange pen,Crop-A-Dile corner chomper,sewing machine

~Matchbook Folder Card~

Make It Monday #65 Background Patterns from Patterned Paper Scraps

inspired me to use my gorgeous strips of DP that litter my desk.

My friend gave me a notepad that looked like a matchbook folder once.

It was on my mind when I designed this card.

 Running out of adhesive?

Bring out your sewing machine!

I sewed on each strip for decor, and then I sewed across the top and bottom for support.

That way, when the front was tucked into the flap, the strips would bend with the card.

It's not going anywhere.

I used a postage stamp diecut (my new favorite shape) for

the Postage Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

This is for my mom's birthday in June- she loves roses!

My colors were pulled from The PlayDate Cafe PDCC131.

Hope you have a great weekend. Take care now.

Stamp:Papertrey Ink Year of the Flowers:Roses

Ink: Papertrey Ink true black

Paper:BoBunny Country Garden DP orange and green,Teresa Collins World Traveler DP,Georgia Pacific white

Dies:Spellbinders classic circles and postage stamp,Sizzix bow

Other:sewing machine,Copic orange,Memento marker green,Want2Scrap rhinestone