An October Gracious Glimpse

Welcome to the Christian Paper Crafts last day for the October Design Team's sneak peeks called Gracious Glimpses!  If you've missed out on the first four days please check out the Creative Blog and see all the beautiful cards and projects supplied by my sweet sister's in Christ!  They are a talented group!  I've crafted a card that it's quite simple in design and only a little time consuming with the embossing and ink blending on the base card stock.  I've started with a base (kraft card stock - Bazzill) that is 4.75 x 6 (when folded) so the dimensions may require me to make a customized envelope.  If you should try this you could always change the size to A2 which is standard.

I began by embossing with Versamark using one of the leaf stamps from the Simple Blessings stamps (Unity Stamp Co) and clear embossing powder (Ranger).  After I heated the embossing powder, I used a blending tool (Ranger) and began blending Distress Ink, (Aged Mahagony) over the base.  After I was satisfied with the coverage I used Distress Ink, Vintage Photo all around the edges.

Next, I cut a piece of card stock (dk brown) 5 x 3.5 and a piece of the designer paper (BoBunny - Forever Fall collection 6x6 pack) 1/8" smaller than the card stock.  I adhered them together.  Then added the Darice Hemp Cording, tied a bow and added an adhesive pearl (Hero Arts).  The sentiment (Unity Stamp Co. Simple Blessing set) was stamped on a coordinating piece of designer paper and then cut 3.75 x 1.25. I then used the Aged Mahogany Distress ink around the edges to darken.  Another piece of dk brown card stock was cut an 1/8 of an inch larger and the two pieces were adhered together then using dimensionals added to the card.

Quick and easy inside to finish off the card.  The designer paper is another piece that comes from the BoBunny collection and I stamped the leaf in the corner to tie it all together!

Here are a couple of Scriptures that I thought would be very appropriate to share since our theme is "Giving Thanks"

Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. Hebrews 13:15

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Don't forget to give thanks to Jesus who gave Himself for us that we could be reconciled to God the Father!!

Thanks for visiting and I hope that you have a wonderful Autumn! 

Prayer, Praise and Paper Craft Night!

Hey Members!
Prayer, Praise and Paper Craft Night is coming up this Friday, Oct. 7 at Christian Paper Crafts. There will be four challenges announced on the hour beginning at 8 pm EST. Preceding the challenges, will be a time of prayer and online fellowship. You can click on the blinky for more details or head on over to Christian Paper Crafts.

Fabulous Fall Blog Hop with Christian Paper Crafts!

Hello Delightful friends and family, 
Welcome to our monthly blog hop over at Christian Paper Crafts Creative Blog! Our theme this month corresponds with our Design Team Delights gallery theme “Fabulous Fall” which opened at Christian Paper Crafts on August 15th. It’s full of stunning projects! The verse that really describes this blog hop is: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1


Each month we offer several prizes for blog hop participants and for members of Christian Paper Crafts, that includes a crafty prize generously donated by a fabulous company. To see the details and the prize, please hop on over to our blog for more details!

Here is my card.  It's a very simple design but there was a lot of fussy cutting.  The image is from BoBunny Forever Fall collection (6x6 pad). I used two sheets cut down to 4 x 5.25.  Using the second sheet I cut out the image on the paper and matched it up to the first after I had placed the Scripture (Our Daily Bread Designs - Scripture Collection 3) so that the leaves would overlap.

I stamped the Scripture with Versamark and used the Ranger Distress Empossing Powder (Antique Linen) then the Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels One die was used to frame it out.  I cut with the Cuttlebug and while still in the die, sponged with Distress Ink (Scattered Straw).  WeR Memory Keepers Bakers Twine (Lemonade) is the used to embellish.  Bazzill card stock (Sept. Key Ingredient kit from Taylored Expressions)

If you are going through a trial right now just remember to hope in the Lord, He is your strength!  He wants us to trust in Him and He will supply everything we need to overcome.    I love the verse in Jeremiah 32:27 that says "Is there anything too hard for Me?"  Well, the answer is "NO!"  Put your trust and believe in Jesus Christ and find that when you are weak, He will be your strength.  To God be all the glory!

Thanks for looking and I appreciate the comments.  Have an excellent day and God bless!

Christian Paper Crafts Blog Hop

Hello Delightful Friends and Family!

Welcome to our monthly blog hop!  Our theme this month corresponds with our Design Team Delights gallery theme “Back to School”.  Each month we offer several prizes for blog hop participants.  For members of Christian Paper Crafts, that includes a crafty prize generously donated by a fabulous company.  This month we are thrilled to have Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps donate the versatile set Many Thanks for our member prize.  You definitely want to win this!  To join in our blog hop, you just need to make a NEW card or project that goes along with our theme (“Back to School”) and add the direct link from your blog post to the collection at the CREATIVE BLOG.  The collection is only open from Monday, August 22 at 8:00 AM EST through Wednesday, August 24 at 11:59 PM EST.  You may add your link at any time during that window. Be sure and check out the CPC Creative Blog for more info!

Here is a very simple card with a powerful verse. And what better verse to memorize and know than that the Lord is our Strength and Shield, especially during "test" time!  Of course, test time does not necesarily mean a classroom test...kwim?

Ingredients:  Designer Paper: MME (Stella & Rose) Card stock, Bazzill and Neenah; Stamps: Ippity Stamps by Unity (Devoted); Ink: Memento, rich cocoa; Distress Inks: Antique Linen, Scattered Straw; Ribbon, American Crafts; Spellbinders Nestabilities, Deckled Rectangle, Cuttlebug (ProvoCrafts); Finished card is A2.

Thank you so much for looking and don't forget to visit us at Christian Paper Crafts!

God bless!

A Much Appreciated Thank You!

 Yay! It's the weekend! Oh wait a minute, I have to work today! That's okay, it should be a fun (and busy) day at work, we are having a crop going on to benefit the Boys and Girls Club (all the crop fees and 10% of all the purchases today will benefit the local club!)  If you are in the Eureka, CA. area be sure and stop by Scrapper's Edge and support the Boys and Girls Club!
Before heading to work I want to share a very special thank you card I made for some friends of ours that did something very sweet for us.  They made reservations for us to stay at a very nice place (The Palomar Hotel for 2 nights!) so that we could celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary in style!!  Isn't that so cool!!  So we will be heading to San Francisco in the near future to take in a Giants game and enjoy a bit of pampering!  I can hardly wait, I'm still pinching myself to make sure I'm not dreaming!!

This card also qualifies for three challenges:
Taylored Expressions Sketch #144
Christian Paper Crafts Bible Verse Thursday (Thankful) #120
The Shabby Tea Room challenge #75 Polkadots

The main ingredients for this card come from the July Key Ingredient Kit from Taylored Expressions (designer paper, card stock, ribbon and chipboard fence).  The Stamp set is actually two different sets from T.E. Garden Party Blooms and the sentiment: Much Appreciated) Ink: Memento Tuxedo black;  I've colored the bloom with my Copic Markers: R21, R22, R32 then sponged the edges with Distress Inks: Worn Lipstick and very lightly with Vintage Photo.  Liquid Pearls (Ranger) White Opal were used for the center of the flower.  The stem and petals were colored with Copics: YG11, YG23,YG45, YG93,YG99 and E79.  The border punch is EK Success Scallop Diamond.

The Scripture is a Verve Stamp (Psalm 37:4)

The recipients of this card will completely understand the verse I've chose!

Close up to see the chip board fence that I painted with Adirondack (Lights) Dabbers, Juniper, and then added Old Papers Crackle Paint - you'll need to enlarge the photo to see that effect and I also sanded the edges of the fence to give it a shabby, peeled look.  The shimmery bow (from the Taylored Expressions Key Ingredient July kit is a fun chic accent!)

Enjoy your Saturday and hope you have a blessed weekend!

Thanks for visiting and I look forward to your comments!!

God bless!

Did You Say "BACK to SCHOOL?"

Hey Delightful Friends and Family!  We are enjoying summer days here and I truly don't want to make you think about this BUT here, school IS just around the corner again!  Can you believe it?  Do you even want to think about it?  Me either! HOWEVER... here in northern California, school will be starting in just a couple more weeks, (just when the weather is starting to cooperate and act like summer, too!).  Well, that's just our neck of the woods and something we've learned to accept living in the north end of the state. Late summer is always gorgeous around here and we enjoy it.  I don't have to go to school although I almost always ;-) like those teachable moment that come along!  Are we ever too old to learn?!

 On the 15th of each month Christian Paper Crafts opens the Design Team Delights private gallery for all Super Sisters and King’s Daughters subscription holders, there are cards, scrapbook layouts and fun altered projects that go along with this months theme of  Back To School.  The five days prior to that are the Gracious Glimpses for all to see at the Creative Blog!  

Many of you have grandchildren or nieces and nephews that do not live close, I think it would be nice to send them a card and let them know you are keeping them lifted up in prayer during the school year.  I have a nephew who is starting as a new student at a Christian School and is having some family issues that could make things a little bit harder for him to stay focused.  I won't be sending him this card (just a little too girlie for a boy!) but I've made another one that will do nicely.  So here is my sneak peek:

I just love this little digi from ByLORiDesigns!  Her name is Lacey Lollipop. I've printed and resized the digi image using Microsoft Publisher 10 and printed her out on Neenah (Bright White). After coloring with my Copic Markers I used the Deckled Rectangle Nestabilities Die from Spellbinders to cut the shape and to frame out the image.  The finished card is A2.

(inside)

Ingredients:  Stamps: Taylored Expressions (Summer Wreath set - both sentiments); Ink: Memento, Tuxedo Black; Designer Paper: Karen Foster, (Writing Practice, Buses); Bazzill card stock; Copic Markers: G24; BG53, 99; E00, 15, 37, 79, 95, 97; YG00, 23, 67, 91, 93, 95; Y26; R46.

Thanks for looking and I hope you'll leave a delightful comment!  Don't forget to check out the other sneak peaks at the Creative Blog!!  You won't be disappointed, there have been some fabulous projects shared to inspire you!

Don't forget that you can join the fun on August 22, if you have a Back to School themed project we'd love for you to LINK UP with us and share at the Christian Paper Crafts Creative Blog Hop!!

CPC Retro and Vintage Blog Hop starts today!!

Hello and Happy Friday to all you delightful friends and family!  Hope you have a fun and restful (do those go hand in hand??) weekend!

We've starting our monthly blog hop featuring Christian Paper Crafts Retro and Vintage Theme.   Be sure and visit the Creative Blog for directions and see the prizes for this months blessed participants!

 

Here is my vintage looking card.  Most of the cards I've done this month in the CPC gallery have been "retro" so I thought I'd better try a little harder with the vintage!  Hope you like it.
I've started with a yellow base (Bazzill card stock) and distressed the edges with Vintage Photo (Ranger Distress ink); I cut another yellow piece of card stock, embossed the edges with a new Sizzix embossing folder (Fancy and Floral Frames) Then I used two different distress inks and starting with the lightest I blended the ink from the edges inward.Starting with Scattered Straw, then the darker Vintage Photo.  After I finished with the inking, I distressed around the edges with a Heidi Swapp distress tool before attaching it to the base.
  I had two flowers that were a peachy color and recolored them using Tattered Angels Glimmer Glam and painted them to darken and add a little glimmer using the color Espresso Bean. I added a brad for the center.
I've used the Spellbinders Nestabilities Lacey Circles to frame out the sentiment by JustRite Faith set.  I've stamped using the Memento rich cocoa ink.

Here is the inside of the card.  Same stamp set which included the sentiment and the pretty border design.  I've stamped with Memento, rich cocoa then sponged with the Vintage Photo Distress ink by Ranger.  I've used the same embossing folder to do a strip of the dark brown card stock to give the inside a finished look.

The only thing I'd change about this quote is that I wished it said  "Faith in Christ, makes all things possible" because we do exhibit faith everyday whether we are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ or not!  It takes faith to turn on the lights (faith in the gas and electric company), it takes faith, a whole lot of faith driving your car! Think about that one - you have faith that the other driver is going to be a good driver and the list could go on!  But having faith in Jesus Christ changes everything. The most important change is our eternal destination.  We have some wonderful discussions and lots of encouragement at Christian Paper Crafts, it's a blessing to be a part of it and I invite you to visit us if you'd like to know more. If you enjoy paper crafting that will glorify the Lord we have lots to inspire!  Thanks again for visiting and I look forward to reading your delightful comments.  God bless!

The Word Lights our Way! BVT113

Busy, busy, so busy I almost forgot to post!!  I finished this card last night for our BIBLE VERSE THURSDAY challenge at Christian Paper Crafts!!  Abby had a wonderful challenge for us using LIGHT FOR OUR PATH as our theme from Psalms 119:105.  She used a lighthouse on her sample which was perfect for this but since I don't have a lighthouse stamp I had to use my lamp stamp from Unity!  I did the Bible verse on the computer and used the font called Berkely.  Very simple design and was quick and easy!  I added a little bit of bling with the dimensional pearls as an accent. 

Ingredients: Stamps, Unity Stamp Co., (Shine On set) Designer Paper: Basic Grey (Sweet Threads); Card Stock, Bazzill; Ink, Memento, rich cocoa; EK Success, scallop border punch and Adirondack Dimensional Pearls, Red Pepper.  I've paper pieced the lamp shade.  Finished card A2.

Thanks so much for looking and may God's Word direct your path and may His love shine from your heart today.  Thanks for looking and God bless.

A Sketch Challenge "Happy 4th of July"

It's Tuesday!! Time for a fun sketch from Gloria at Christian Paper Crafts!  Be sure and make your way over to the Creative Blog and link up and join the fun.  I LOVE sketches!  It really gets the creative juices flowing and although my cards do not always look exactly like the sketch it is enough to get me started!  Hope you enjoy my 4th of July card. 

CPC - ST115

Closeup of the embossing.  I was actually trying to do a double emboss (another challenge, but that didn't work out - I'll have to read up on that technique) but I couldn't just let this paper go to waste.

Here are the ingredients:  DESIGNER PAPER, Karen Foster Designs, Fireworks Finale; CARD STOCK, Bazzill; STAMP SET: Taylored Expressions, 4th of July set; INKS:  Memento, tuxedo black; Archival, crimson; COPIC MARKERS: R27, B29; EMBOSSING FOLDER, ProvoCraft Stars, Cuttlebug; RIBBONS AND BUTTONS, stash.  Finished size A2

Have a blessed day and remember to share a smile and a kindness with someone today!

Color Monday Challenge at Christian Paper Crafts!

Hello Delightful friends and family.  I'm getting this posted later than I wanted but Monday is a work day so I'm finally home and can concentrate on getting this challenge posted.  It's COLOR MONDAY at CHRISTIAN PAPER CRAFTS and some yummy colors are on the menu!!  Jennipher has done an outstanding job in creating a wonderful palette to challenge us with.  If you love to be inspired by color, I hope you'll play along and head over to the Creative Blog and link up!  We would love to see your project!

(CPC - CM114)

This shot shows how I've curled up the edges of the cut out flower that I've stamped.  I've popped it up with a dimensional, then added the button (BoBunny) and Cording bow (Darice).

Ingredients: DESIGNER PAPER: My Minds Eye, Stella and Rose line; CARD STOCK, Bazzill; STAMPS: Taylored Expressions, Much Appreciated (bonus set for Key Ingredient subscribers); INK: Memento, rich cocoa; Archival, Olive.  This card is pretty straightforward and not a lot of extra embellishing. I  used 2 different pieces of double sided coordinating designer paper.

Step 1: Cut base from darker green (4.25 x 11 and fold over to form base), cut designer paper (script)  an 1/8" smaller adhere to base; Cut light green card stock 4.75" x 3.5"

Step 2: Cut 3 pieces of coordinating designer paper 3"x1.5"  Adhere to the light green card stock.  I did the two ends first then added the middle piece last.  Stamp THANKS to bottom panel.

Step 3 Cut coordinating blue/teal card stock 2" x 3.25;

Step 4: Stamp STEM with Archival (Olive) Ink onto white card stock and cut out 1.75" x 3".  Stamp FLOWER onto pattern paper and cut out. Gently curl up edges of flower and adhere to the stem with dimensional.  Add button, adhere panel to the blue/teal card stock mat.  Finish the inside with sentiment. 

That's it!  Hope you like it.  Lots of cutting with the trimmer but a simple design.  If I were to make another one, I'd probably do some stitching around the edges to add a bit of  interest and dry emboss one of the panels and perhaps add a bow or ribbon. 

 Hmmm.... I think I may have to do another one of these!!

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.  1 Corinthians 1:18

Grace and peace to you this day!!



Christian Paper Crafts Sweet Summertime Blog Hop!

Thanks for visiting today!!  So pleased that we've been having some beautiful sunny days!  I even got a little sunburned while out weeding and watering the flowers!  All I can say is "it's about time!!"  Love waking up to a sunny day!  Today we are starting out Sweet Summertime blog hop and I invite you to play along or hop along and see the fun projects everyone is sharing today (and the next few days as more link up to participate!)  Be sure to start at the CPC Creative Blog and link up your card or project.  It's so fun to share ideas and the Creative blog has the pertinent information for all the hoppers!

Here is my first card "A Pinwheel Thanks"

Remember playing with pinwheels? I remember as a young girl going to the summer fair/carnival and seeing all the beautiful colored ones.

 This was really simple to do.  Here is a link to a step-by-step instructions to make your own pinwheel.  My pinwheel starts out as a 3"x3" square, the directions show 4"x4"

The designer paper (American Crafts - Happy Go Lucky line), button and Thickers Alphas (white fabric) are from the Taylored Expressions Key Ingredient Kit (May).

 My second card is a one that I thought would be a cheery encouragement to someone. (Summer flowers are so cheerful!)  Again I've used the Taylored Expressions Key Ingredient Kit (May) which include the American Crafts Designer Paper (Happy Go Lucky line), Bazzill card stock, buttons and gingham ribbon.  The Scripture I've used is from Our Daily Bread Design and is the Scripture Set 3.  I've used the Memento, rich cocoa color to stamp the verse.  Both cards are very clean and simple and I hope you enjoy them!  Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a delightful comment!  Please visit us at Christian Paper Crafts! 

Thanks again for stopping by and I look forward to visiting and being inspired by all the participants!!  Don't forget to check out the prizes at the Creative Blog!!

Christian Paper Crafts Sweet Summertime - Sneak Peak!

Welcome!! It's my turn to share a little summer inspiration just for you! Each month the Design Team Delights feature a different theme and this month is Sweet Summertime.  So, here is my sweet summer sneak peak (that could qualify as a tongue twister!)  This is the last day of the sneak peeks and I hope you've been following along for the last few days at the CPC Creative Blog.(it's not to late to see the other sneak peeks!)  Tomorrow is the big reveal for our members!!  It's been a very productive month and there are soooo many cards, projects and just plain old sweet summer creative  inspiration for you!

Here is my card:

The papers were torn and distressed, then stickles added to the water edges (icicles color) and gold to the sand to give it a little glisten but it's not showing up in the picture.  Why gold? Have you ever heard of fools' gold.  We have it in some of the sand around the lakes in our area. A dot of Liquid Pearls was added to the "i" in "special".

I've cut out the pail and shovel and positioned them and then added dimensionals to adhere so it looks like Cole (our cute digital stamp) is carrying them.

view of the inside (notice I've cut apart the sandcastle to fit on the front and I used the leftover for the inside!)

Lori Boyd Digi Stamps (Cole)

Copics: E00, E31, E15, E97; RV69, YR07, Y08; C1; B29, B66, B45, B63, N3

Designer Paper: Creative Imaginations (Helen Darkik); Card Stock: Bazzill and Neenah; EK Success Jolie sticker: Sandcastle; Ranger Stickles: Icicle and Gold; Ranger Liquid Pearls, Cantaloupe; Sentiment stamps: Inkadinkadoo; Distress Tool by Heidi Swapp. Technique: tearing and Copic coloring.

Finished card: 4.25 x 5.5"

Thanks for looking and God bless!  I love to read your delightful comments!!  Don't forget tomorrow is the reveal of all the projects at the Christian Paper Crafts Gallery!

Showering You With Love - CPS #221

Hello Delightful Friends and Family! 

I have a bridal shower coming up that I will not be able to attend but want to send a gift card.  The bride lives in Hawaii so it's a "gift card" shower.  So I'm excited to be able to use this fun stamp set from Taylored Expressions called "It's In the Bag" with the coordinating Gift Bag die. 

It is a great pleasure at Christian Paper Crafts  to be sponsoring this weeks Card Positioning Systems (CPS #221) and here is the sketch for this weeks challenge. 

 We will be giving away a set of Spellbinders Nestabilities Eyelet Circles to one participant so be sure to head over the the CPS Blog and link up your entry for a chance to win.

Here is my card:

Isn't this is the cutest umbrella paper!  It's doublesided and from My Minds Eye - Jack & Jill "Favorite Thing" Colorful Umbrellas Paper, designed by Jen Allyson & Zoe Pearn.  Fun!!  The card stock (yellow: DCWV Pastel Stack) and the base is from Bazzill.  The inks I've used are Memento: black and Archival: Crimson.  I've also used the Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Scallop Circles, Large and an EK Success 1" circle punch.  The ribbon and tissue is from my stash of accessories.

 This view of the inside shows the "pocket" for the gift card.  I love how this turned out, however I think it's a lot cuter in person.  

Thanks for looking and leaving a delightful comment!! Hope to see you at Christian Paper Crafts soon!!