Marlena is Faithfully Crafting: Joy in Dark Places

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Joy in Dark Places

Here is the newest ODBD Sketch

I created this card with ODBD Scriptures 6 (part of which was won from their generous challenges) and the bloghop drawing from Want2Scrap (spellbinders and rhinestones).

You might be wondering why I used such a dark background for such a joyful verse? The word strength is a clue. We don't need strength when things are great. We need it when they are not wonderful and sunshiny. That came to mind when making this...the times I needed His strength. Meaning...the world around me seemed dark and ominous-but His light shone through that. I purposely put the lighter corner at the top. ;) May you have His strength!

Thank you for stopping by.

Info: ODBD Scripture 6, Memento Ink, clear embossing powder, Spellbinders Labels Eleven, Spellbinders Oval scallop, Want2Scrap Rhinestones, Sizzix Sun #2, Paper-Wordsworth Violet wash (I have had it awhile, secondhand), MS punch, Scor-Pal, Handmade glitter spray with Perfect Pearls on center strip, Papertrey Ink Matstack 3

1 comment:

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...: Very pretty Marlena!! What a beautiful combo of dies and colors! Great take on the sketch! Thanks for joining the ODBD Shining the Light challenge this week!; May 31, 2011 at 6:22 PM

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