Hope in God (TMS234 and WAW117)

Hello Delightful friends and family!!
I wanted to make a special card for a couple going through some deep waters (figuratively speaking) right now.  It seems they are just going through a real time of testing in every area of their life.  I know the refining process isn't always the most pleasant but once they get through it and see how the Lord has truly been holding their hands though out, the end result should not only develop a deeper love for Christ but an opportunity to minister to others experiencing the same things.  I will see them tonight and I hope it will encourage them.

I will be entering this card in the Tuesday Morning Sketches challenge #234 and Word Art Wednesday #117 Anything Goes

Here is the sketch I used.

The designer paper is from Echo Park (6x6 paper pad - So Happy Together Collection)

Bazzill card stock; Sentiment (Sweet 'n Sassy : Future stamp set: part of the January release)

Inks: Distress Ink (Bundled Sage); Memento (Tuxedo Black)

Heart Charm (my stash); Ribbon (Taylored Expressions)

Die: Spellbinders, Nestabilities Deckled rectangle

 This is the inside sentiment.  (Sweet 'n Sassy's - "Future" stamp set)

 

Thanks so much for visiting!! I look forward to reading the delightful comments, thank you so much.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.  

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Only God knows... Sympathy card (WAW #117)

Hello Delightful Friends and Family!
Quick post tonight!  I wanted to do a simple one layer card and just bought this new (to me) stamp set of sentiments from Avery Elle.  I love the fonts! It also has the small flowers and petals as well as some other small shapes.
Unfortunately I've been needing sympathy cards (2014 is starting out rather rough for those left behind) and I thought this is somewhat cheery and I hope it brightens our young friend's day.

The inks I've used are Archival (venetian orange, chrome yellow) Memento (tuxedo black, pear tart), Colorbox (Playground).  Card stock is Neenah bright white.

The inside sentiment is new from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps called Future.  It is one of 10 sentiments. I've added more flowers on the inside.  This is for a young lady who goes to our church and it's
not only to express condolences but to encourage her as well.
 
I will be sharing this card at Word Art Wednesday #117 Anything Goes.

Thanks for visiting and have a blessed week!

By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

Keep Cozy - TST #153 and WAW #117

Hello Delightful friends and family!
Hope you all are having a good week.  I know a lot of you are experiencing a rough winter.  I pray you are safe and warm. We are finally experiencing some rain which we are so desperately in need of, not nearly enough in the forecast but every little bit helps!

This sketch is from Try Stampin' on Tuesday challenge blog this weeks challenge is #153 and the "twist" is to  "Keep Warm"

I will also be entering card in the Word Art Wednesday #117 Anything Goes

 Can a snowman keep warm?? (silly question, I know!) Well this cutie looks bundled up and very cozy and warm plus I've made sure to add some mittens (DP - Echo Park, Winter Wishes) to keep with that theme!

Ingredients: 

Paper:Echo Park-Winter Wishes Collection 6x6 paper pack; 

Bazzill and Neenah card stock

Stamp: Greeting Farms - Keep Cozy set

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Dies: MFT Die-Namics Fishtail Banner Stax

Embellishments: Glossy Accents, atyou, Spica Pen (lavender)

Technique: copic coloring, paper piecing and fussy cutting

Copics: BG0000, V04,V06,V09, BV0000,BV000, Y17, YR16

That's it for me now!  Thanks so much for visiting.

When You said, "Seek My face," My heart said to You, "Your face, LORD, I will seek."  Psalm 27:8

Kick Back and Relax!

Hello Delightful friends and family!
Yay! It's the weekend ! Hope you all get to Kick Back and Relax!  I'm scheduled to work at the lss so I need to make this super quick.  I needed a masculine birthday card for my sister's boyfriend and so I managed to work it out to fit in a few challenges (specifically 2 newer ones )!!

TMS Challenge #233

Here are the Challenges:

1.  Tuesday Morning Sketches #233

2.  Cardz 4 Guyz - Monochrome for your Guyz (this is just their 2nd challenge!)

3.  Paper Smooches Sparks - Anything Goes (wk 3)

4. Word Art Wednesday - #116 Anything Goes

5. Sister Act Card Challenge #41

6 Seize the Birthday - Who likes to Color?

Ingredients:

Designer Paper: FancyPants - Park Bench 6x6 pad (from the Taylored Expressions Key Ingredient Kit); Bazzill card stock including kraft and base; Neenah white for image

Stamps: Boys will Be Boys (Taylored Expressions - shoes and sentiment)

Sentiment Stamp (Paper Smooches - Sentiment Sampler - Happy Birthday)

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities - Scallop Oval

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa; Distress Ink Antique Linen

Button, Washi Tape (stash); Darice Hemp Cord

Copics: E13, E15, E18

Thanks for visiting and enjoy the weekend!!

Have you not know? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength.  Isaiah 40:28-29

3x3 Valentine Card and Envelope with Paper Bow

Hey Delightful friends and family!

Here is a little sample of a 3x3 Valentine card with envelope.  No big deal right?  But I just watched a YouTube to make a paper bow using the Envelope Punch Board from WeR Memory Keepers.  It's super easy and I think a super cute way to embellish this little envelope.  Here is the link.  I decided not to add the bottom layer on my bow, I liked it better without it.  But check out the video if you haven't seen it yet!
I've used the Taylored Expressions Key Ingredient Kit and Stamp of the Month (Kiss Me) for the 3x3 card and envelope.  I've also used the Marvy Uchida Scallop Heart Punch (2 different sizes) and Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. The envelope flap tucks under the heart to close it.
The white heart is popped up with dimensional squares.

I'm going to take this envelope w/bow to work and suggest it for a Make and Take that we do on Mondays and Tuesdays.  I think our crafters will love it!

My little granddaughters will love these for their 3x3 Valentine cards! 

Thanks so much for visiting and have a great weekend!

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who keeps his way preserves his soul.  Proverbs 16:17

I 'Mustache' you a Question... FMS120 and WAW116

Hello Delightful friends and family!

Just a quick post to share a card I made tonight.  I'll be sharing it at Freshly Made Sketches (#120) and Word Art Wednesday #116 (Anything Goes).  Another Valentine card for my stash!

Of course the answer to the above question is... will you be my Valentine?  But I think I could use this for other occasions, too! And I could make it more masculine just by changing up the papers and exchanging the heart for another shape.  Fun stamp set from Taylored Expressions Stamp of the Month series.

Here are the ingredients I've used:

Stamps: Taylored Expressions (Kiss Me -SOM); 

Designer Paper: Authentique (Smitten Collection - 6x6 bundle)l

Ink: Memento, Tuxedo Black; Distress Inks: Black Soot

Black Embossing Powder (Ranger); 

Card Stock: Bazzill and DCWV Textured;

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder: Polka Dots

Marvy Uchida Scallop Heart Punch;

MFT Die-Namics: Fishtail Banner STAX

Thanks so much for stopping by!!  Hope you have a great rest of your week!

The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant.  Psalm 25:14

Hugs and Kisses Forever - Sentimental Sundays (190) and WAW (116)

Hello Delightful friends and family!

It's another sunny day in northern California.  My little granddaughters (ages 3 & 4) are having fun playing in the backyard, we just got back from church and Ladies Bible study, then it was a quick walk to the post office, had lunch and now they are enjoying the afternoon playing "school" with their Leap Pads. Won't be long before we will be heading to the school to pick up Jakob and hand little Princess Tucker over to her momma.  Busy day! Thankfully dinner is in the crockpot!

I made this card to play in a new (for me) challenge at Sentimental Sundays and Word Art Wednesday #116 (Anything Goes) plus I really need to add to my short stack of Valentine cards!  The challenge at Sentimental Sundays is to have more than 3 layers to your card plus a sentiment.  Okay... so this is a little out of my comfort zone, it's my version of perhaps a "modified" shabby chic styled card.  More on the shabby than chic I'm afraid.  I've distressed the edges, did a tiny line of stitching (in the middle), and inked around the edges of one of the panels and the heart. 

Ingredients:   Paper and stamp (Taylored Expressions Key Ingredient Kit and Stamp set of the month - Jan. 2014); Buttons, twine and staple (stash) Inks: Distress Inks, Worn Lipstick and Antique Linen; Sentiment: Sticker from Authentique (6x6 Bundle: Smitten Collection); Heart punch (Marvy Uchida: Super Jumbo); Paper Distresser

Thanks so much for looking!! Have a great week!

The rich and the poor have a common bond.  The LORD is the maker of them all.  Proverbs 22:2