Allie's Sweet Birthday

Hello Everyone! It's Birthday Time! At the Card Crafter's Circle this week we are challenging you to create for a birthday!  Today I have used this sweet little one called Allie and Angel by our Sponsor Stamp Art Design by Kathryne.

I have used papers from Recollections and Marianne Designs along with a bit of ribbon, a crocheted flower and some liquid pearls.
Are you up for a birthday challenge? Do pop over to the Card Crafter's Circle for some wonderful inspiration! Have a great day!

Candy Apple Yum!

Hi Everyone! Do you love candy apples? Clearly Digi Stamps has a great freebie offer today! I have used a pre-coloured image and sentiment from their Candy Apple set that is free with purchase for a limited time. Go HERE to check out the wonderful images you can choose from!

For my card I've also used the wonderful digial paper that comes with the set and a strip of gingham ribbon and some fun buttons and a corner flourish stamp by Fiscars.
Have a beautiful day and perhaps enjoy something sweet like a candy apple!

You Are So Special To Me!

Hi Everyone! Today I have a card that I'd like to share with you that I've made using a sketch from I {heart}Sketches challenge going on at Delightful Inspiration {from the heart}.  As you can see, I turned it for my card.

I have also used this adorable image of these two wonderful owls called Smiling Owls and you can get them from From the Heart Stamps HERE! There is a tag that I've inserted above the owls and here it is.

This sentiment is from Graceful Sentiments also found at From the Heart Stamps HERE!

Thanks so much for dropping by to see me and my creations, it means so much to me! I hope you all have a beautiful day and don't forget to tell others how much they mean to you!

Cow are You?

So Cow are you? I often know that this is a generic saying.....that people don't really wait or care about the answer.  I'm not one of those people.... if I ask, then I want to know.
Today I have a card to share with you using the Cow are you set by Clearly Digi Stamps and I think it's just so fun. I used the pre-coloured version, cut it out and layered it over some Recollections paper I have.  I added some washi tape (my very first!) and then a felt daisy with some bling swirls.
So.....how are you? I'd love to hear from you! I hope you're all having a great day....even if the only great part about it is cowting your blessings.
If you have a chance to pop over to the Clearly iStamp blog and see some wonderful inspiration!

There's Music in My Soul Today

There is music in my soul today since the Saviour set me free.....
I just love to hear the birds singing, especially when I open the windows first thing in the morning!  I just love how God has created the birds to sing and it always makes me feel happy to hear them!
Today I have a card to share with you that I've created for the Card Crafter's Circle challenge Thank you for the music.
This week we have Mel Jen's as our wonderful sponsor and this image that I've used is called Little Bird's Song and can be found HERE at the Mel Jen's store.

I used papers from Marianne Designs and some Doodle Bug twine and buttons from my collection.  The sentiment is from Tina Wenke as well.
I often think of this hymn as I listen to the birds Sunshine in my Soul and find myself singing along with the birds.  Strange perhaps.....but that's just me.  You can find the hymn HERE or HERE if you'd like to have a listen and read the lyrics.  That is if you aren't already singing this to yourself now! hehehe
I do hope you have a Happy Day today and if you have time I'd love for you to join us at the Card Crafter's Circle with something musical!

O Taste And See

Hello Friends! Today I have a card to share with you that I've created using this sweet new set by Clearly Digi Stamps.  It's called Lemonade Stand and can be found in their wonderful store HERE!
I used the pre-coloured version and their digi paper as well.  The scripture comes with the set to! Then I added some faux stitching and a sweet little bow.  Oh, and do pop over to the Clearly iStamp blog where there are lots of things going on and freebie to be gotten!

I love this Bible passage, because it is so true that the Lord is good!  If you do not yet know the Lord Jesus as your personal Saviour....O taste and see that the Lord is Good!

I would love to share this card with Word Art Wednesday.

June Release From Clearly Digi Stamps!

Yeah! Today is the day of the new June release from Clearly Digi Stamps over at Clearly iStamp for the   There is a bunch of incredible new sets and I have a couple of sets that I've chosen images from.  I just love the amount of images and sentiments that you get with each set!
This first one is Life's A Picnic and I just love this ant peeking out from the picnic basket as if to say....wanna join me?

On the front I added some crochet flowers with brad centres and die cut leaves and the image is framed with an edge cut with decorative scissors.  The inside highlights this sentiment from the set and I thought it would be just perfect for my card!

My second card here is using the new Framed Comfort set.  It's a set of frames and scripture passages and I love them all so keep peeking in to my blog from time to time to see more.  

This card is using this beautiful oval frame with the scripture passage Jeremiah 29: 11-13.  

I've used some inking around the edges and used decorative scissors to add some shape to the fame I've created around it.  Then I added a couple crocheted flowers with brads in the centres and a couple die cut leaves.  

I encourage you to take some time and pop over to the Clearly iStamp blog and check out the wonderful new sets and inspiration from the design team.  Also do check out the Clearly Digi Stamps new store to see the new look and the freebies to!

This is my second post today so please do scroll down to see my Scribbles Design's Post. Thanks!

It's Manly Time!

Hi! It's challenge time again at the Scribbles Design's Blog!  It's all about the men this time and we'd love to see your masculine cards!
For my card I've used this fantastic apron image and coloured it with pencil crayons.  I used some misc paper and some burlap ribbon stapled on.  I added a touch of bling flourish for the smoke from the BBQ! Sandy has a ton of great images so do head over to the Scribbles Store and have a gander!
I know that it's a challenge for me to create masculine cards, but who doesn't love a challenge??? do come see the great inspiration at the Scribbles Challenge Blog!

Vintage Stitches

Hello Friends! Today is a new challenge over at the Card Crafter's Circle and it's all about Stitching! So  faux stitching like I've done or if you like real stitching that's fabulous to!

For my card I've used this wonderful silhouette image by Floppy Latte called Little Hibiscus and the flower stem called Floral Corner Arrangement.  I coloured them with my pencil crayons and then added them to the card over a doily (Cherry Lynn Designs) and striped paper from K & Company.  I added some crocheted lace and a wonderful sentiment from Tina Wenke.

Now Floppy Latte is giving a wonderful prize to the winner so why not give it a chance?  Do pop over to the Card Crafter's Circle and see the wonderful inspiration that they are sharing!
I would also love to share this card with Word Art Wednesday.

Peep Peep

Hi Friends! Today I'd like to share with you a card that I've made for a new baby I know.  I have used this wonderful chick and sentiments from the Peep Peep set from Clearly Digi Stamps. (it doesn't have to be spring to enjoy this set!)  I used the pre-coloured version and layered the sentiment into the bubble. I used some cute papers that I found at the Dollar Store and some misc ribbon and buttons from my collection.
Do you have new babies around you?  There are some great baby sets offered at Clearly Digi Stamps so do pop over and check them out! Plus there are some great Freebies being offered at intervals this month so check those out and don't miss out on the fabulous images available!

Yeah! It's Sketch Time with I {heart} Sketches!

Hi Everyone! It's sketch time again over at Delightful Inspiration {from the heart}!
For my card today I've used this great bird from Faith's Birdbrain Balloon set you can find at the Designed 2 Delight store HERE!  I wanted to go for a masculine feel so I used some burlap ribbon and staples to go with the great paper I found at the Dollar Store.  The panel the birdie is on is actually vellum and I framed and popped it up.

Do try out this sketch, it's simple yet fantastic! Would love to see what you come up with!  Here's a close up of the great birdie popped up panel!

Thanks for dropping by and have a beautiful day!

Card Crafter's Circle Sketch

Today is the beginning of a new challenge at the Card Crafter's Circle! It's sketch time and I encourage you to try it out! 

Praise God he knows more than I do! I have so many times struggled with no knowing the future or understanding why certain things are allowed to happen.  Then I look at God's Word and verses like this just pop out at me!  God knows, and I need to rest in His wisdom and understanding which are far greater than my own.
During our family Bible time today we were reading through Genesis and the account of God's covenant that he made with Noah.  God in his wisdom and knowledge of all things future makes this covenant with Noah and mankind.  To not flood the earth entirely ever again.  To prosper Noah and mankind again.  Every time I see a rainbow, that covenant, that promise is declared!  God is Faithful!  and as He is faithful in his promise to never flood the entire earth again, he is faithful in His promise in His New Covenant; of his blood that pays the price for all sin.  By believing on the finished work of Christ Jesus on the cross, repenting of our sin and turning to him we can be forgiven and receive eternal life!  What an incredible gracious God!  In his great understanding and wisdom from before the world and time, He made a way to save my soul!  How can I not trust in Him for my everyday struggles?  How can I not run to Him in my times of need?  He is there! As I rest in Him and learn of Him I am also learning how his thoughts and ways are so unlike all of the ones I see around me.  May I always grow in grace and knowledge of my Saviour Jesus Christ that I may understand his thoughts and ways and not my own or the ones of this fallen world we live in.  Looking forward to being in His presence forevermore!

For my card I have used this beautiful image called Butterfly and Sunflowers by our sponsor Eureka Stamps and a scripture passage word art created by Karen from Papercraft Memories.  The papers are from Marianne Designs and I added some great iridescent pearls.
Do pop over to the Card Crafter's Circle and see the wonderful inspiration from the design team!
I would like to share this card with Word Art Wednesday.

Grand Re-Opening of Clear Digi Stamps!

Hello Everyone! I have some wonderful news to share with you! The Clear Digi Stamp shop is having a grand re-opening and you'll not want to miss out on checking it out! There are freebies to... are you interested?  Just pop on over to the shop HERE! and see what all the excitement is about! Also do check out the Clearly iStamp blog to for some more goodies!
To celebrate this wonderful day I made this....

Anytime to celebrate is a great time to eat cake....and I do love the sprinkles! YUM! Hope you're having a great day and take a bit of time to check out the new store!

Leaving a Legacy

Hi Everyone, it's midway time for the Scribbles Designs Challenge for Mothers or a special woman.  I'd like to encourage you to join in the fun and pop over to the Scribbles Challenge blog to see some wonderful inspiration as well! For my part I've created this card using Sandy's wonderful rose image found HERE at the Scribbles Designs Store.

I used some wonderful paper from the Dollar Store and some lace I had in my stash. I added some bling and a sentiment from Portafolia.  As I was making this card I was thinking of the wonderful legacy that some ladies have left behind them.  Legacies of trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation and sharing it with others, of caring for their families unselfishly and being true solid friends.  These women inspire me to follow in their footsteps as a woman and to follow after the Lord Jesus Christ they followed, learning from Him.
"Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ." -1 Corinthians 11:1
I would like to share this card with Word Art Wednesday this week and I encourage you to drop by there to.  
Have a beautiful day!