Them that Fear Him

Praise God that he is close to those who seek after him and love him.  The Bible says that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.  The salvation that God gives is incredible!  He completely cleanses us from all sin (past, present & future).  Does that mean that once one is forgiven that they'll never sin again? No, it means that our sin is covered and will not be held against us when we stand before the judgement seat of Christ.  How amazing that is!  If only we will repent and believe the gospel.  That Jesus died on the cross for our sin, shedding his own blood to pay the penalty for sin; that he was buried; that he rose again on the third day in the flesh; and that he ascended up into heaven where he is right now.   The Lord Jesus Christ is not dead but alive and is able to forgive your sin like he has mine! Praise God for his amazing grace to us that if we call on the name of the Lord he'll save us.

For my card today that I've created for Word Art Wednesday I've used this wonderful free word art provided free! (and you can grab it to). I've layered it over some lovely paper and added a few crocheted flowers I made with pearls for their centres with a touch of lace.
Do pop over to the Word Art Wednesday challenge blog to get some wonderful inspiration from not only the wonderful design team but from the other entrants as well. Also there is a wonderful devotional to read as well.

The Same!

Hi!  Today I have a card to share with  you that I've created for Word Art Wednesday's weekly anything goes challenge.  I'm blessed to be guest designing for them this month. :)
Today's free verse is Hebrews 13:8 and you can pick it up HERE at the Word Art Wednesday blog.
For my card I've used this lovely paper from one of my favourite paper pads by Momenta for the background.  I added a scrap of lace and some lovely light brown ribbon.
I love this verse because it means so much.  Jesus Christ never changes.  I can always count on what he says in his word the Bible (KJV) because he never changes truth.  I can read it and believe it and stand on it!
Praying you have a beautiful day and do join us over at Word Art Wednesday!

Season of Love Class

Hello! I just wanted to share with you that I have won the opportunity to join in Cindy Coutt's card class - Season of Love. (click on the banner above)  From Natalie's Blog Delightful Details. If you have a chance, do pop over and see her wonderful creations! This is my very first card class and I think it's fantastic! So, I'd love to share with you the creations I make, starting with this one.  The theme for this card is encouragement.

....and the inside. 

If you'd like to join us, just pop over to Cindy Coutt's blog HERE and sign up.  Let her know I sent you! Thanks!
I'd also like to share this card at Word Art Wednesday, a wonderful place of friendship and encouragement!

Be Still

Today I have a card to share with you that I've made for a dear Aunt of my husbands who's feeling down.  I find that whenever I'm down all I need to do is to look up and my perspective immediately changes.
I have chosen a wonderful image and digital papers from Clear Dollar Stamps.  The image is from the rocking chair digital set and the DP from the baking bear set -they can be found in their store HERE.  They're sets are so affordable and there are so many wonderful ones to choose from! I have been invited to join their amazing digital designing team and we'll be coming out with some more sets on the 17th, so stay tuned!
I have layered this image and the sentiment (using Word) together on the DP and placed it atop some distressed cardstock and mulberry papers.  The swatch of ribbon I just found at a great taylor shop in town called The Golden Thimble! The button is from my collection and it glitters in the sunlight- you can just see a bit of it in this photo.  I tied it on with some Elmer's braiding cord.
I am sharing this card over at Word Art Wednesday.  It is a wonderful new place to share encouragement and God's Word!
Over at Stampin' Sisters in Christ they've asked us to create a card/project to show you who I really am, with my style.  I find that this is a simple style that comes the easiest to me even though I do enjoy many styles.  I shared this scripture because for me the center of everything in my life is Christ Jesus and I pray that it shows in all that I say and do.

May God Be Praised!

Here is a card I have created for the challenge over at Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Challenge:  Make a card of praise using music, stamp, or design paper, or just the word "praise."

When I read this verse I cannot help but praise Jesus' Holy Name for giving me the wonderful salvation that He alone offers.  

I found this wonderful music patterned paper over at Mygrafico- Lindsay's stamp stuff.  It was a bit aged looking so I took that twist with my card.  I found this wonderful verse over at Papercrafts Memories (Word Art by Karen) and it is free plus a whole lot more! Beautifully done verses.  The verse I printed and inked with some distress ink and then matted it to some dark brown textured cardstock then some yellow cardstock with which I added a nice edging to with a pair of decorative scissors. After I attached the verse with pop-up glue dots, I added a flourish die cut for the bottom and then a section of lace that I inked with the distress ink as well.  To finish it off I added a wonderful metal button tied on with some dark brown embroidery thread.  
I hope you enjoy this card, and most of all Praise be to God for the gifts of cards.

Pearl in the Ruff

A treasured friend is like a pearl in the ruff.  I hope this card speaks of gratitude to you as it does to me.  In all of life, these are the qualities I cherish that my dear friends are teaching me all the time.  My daughters and I have just read through Proverbs 31. What a great inspiration she is, and as her children rise up and call her blessed I'm sure these qualities in her are something that they are grateful for.
I am entering this card in the Stampin' Sisters in Christ challenge - Create a card/project that depicts gratitude.
Supplies:
Stamps:  Sentiment from TLC
Ink: Tim Holtz distress ink- old paper
Papers:  Cardstock- Stampin' Up; Patterned by ATD
Accessories:  Misc button; ribbon from Multicraft imports; glue dot from Fiskars.

Chirp Up

Are you down?  Need a pick me up?  I found this stamp in my stash that I've had since I began stamping.  Over at Stampin' Sisters in Christ they are challenging you to make a card with one of your oldest stamps or one that hasn't been used for ages.  So here is what I've come up with.  I just love this fun little guy!  I sponged some ink around the little chirp to make it look like he's been dancing around. A friend of mine gave me some amazing buttons so I had to add them.  They're from the Hudson's Bay Company (which no longer exists) so this card has a bit of heritage to it!
Also, this is my second post today so please scroll down and check out my Let it Snow card.
Supplies:
Stamps:  Chirp Up from Stampin' Up; bird border - it was a gift without the package, but I think it's Fiscars.
Ink:  Stampology - Onyx; Windflower - Green
Papers:  Stampin' Up smooth and textured cardstock
Accessories:  Hudson's Bay Company Buttons; Ribbon- Stampin' Up

Fight Like a Girl!

Good Morning, Today I'm posting a card for Jen's Digi Designs - Fight Like a Girl challenge. I used their freebie image from their site Here.  I of course used Pink, and lots of it.  Please hop on over to see what all the excitement is about!  It's all about support, awareness, and yes there'll be prizes!
Supplies:
Stamps:  Digi image- fight like a girl from Jen's Digi Stamps.
Papers:  Dotted and dark pink papers from Botanique; Pink cardstock from Stampin'Up
Accessories:  Misc pink flowers; 3 pink brads- Portafolia; Pencil crayons

Hope Butterfly

Today I am posting a card that I've made in support of those dealing with breast cancer.  It is a subject close to my heart since I have lost a grandmother and aunt to the disease.  The image today is from Designed 2 Delight and is called Hope Butterfly and is part of a great set.  With this disease, there is hope.  My prayers are with all of those who are facing this challenge today.  Do join us to help raise awareness and also give your support. Thanks.
I am entering this card in the Designed 2 Delight challenge using this image; and also a breast cancer card challenge over at Just Yolie - Link Up for Pink;
 One more challenge The Stamping Boutique
Supplies:
Image:  Hope Butterfly- Designed 2 Delight; computer generated quote.
Papers:  Patterned- Forever in Time; cardstock- Stampin'Up
Accessories:  Pink string ribbon; Pink buttons; DecoArt Twinkles Writer-Silver

Beary Sweet Blessings

Hello! Today I have a card for the Stampin' Sisters in Christ challenge.  It is to use blessings or a scripture on your card. 

Ok, so it's not quite right.  I made this card for a friend as an encouragement.  I used two digi stamps from MelJen's Designs, one for the outside and one for the inside.  I will be adding the lyrics to a  song by John W Peterson to the inside (I didn't take a picture of that since my writing isn't worthy of posting!) It goes like this:
Isn't the love of Jesus something wonderful, wonderful, wonderful;
O isn't the love of Jesus something wonderful! Wonderful it is to me.
I pray that she'll be blessed knowing that Jesus's love is always enough!