The Anchor

Do you have an anchor? A few days ago my husband met a gentleman and they are becoming friends.  This man after being in our home a bit commented that we must have a anchor as a family for the peace he seen here.  It was a joy for my husband to share with him The Anchor of our souls.  All but one of my children have also trusted in this anchor  and it is such a blessing! There are many storms our souls will face from birth to death, but one thing is sure.  The Lord Jesus if he is your anchor will hold you fast through any and every storm!  I know this from experience and praise Him for the wonderful security of knowing Him and the salvation he gives by faith in his son Christ Jesus the Lord and what he has done for us on the cross.
This is a card that I made with this man in mind, and when my husband saw it he said I was never to sell this and that he wanted me to give it to him someday! So, I'm making another just like it to put away for a 'surprise'.
For this card I've used a boat in the bottle from Esther at Shoregirl Creations.  I cut it out, inked the edges with some brown ink and coloured the waves just a bit with a pencil crayon.  Then I paired it with this word art verse from Karen at Papercraft Memories.  I've added layers of corrugated cardboard, a splash patterned paper from my collection and some Elmers braiding cord.  With a finishing touch of an inkadinkadoo corner stamp.  
I would like to share this is at Word Art Wednesday.
Thank you so much for dropping by to see me today! God Bless!

I Hope In Thy Word

Hello! Thanks for popping by to see me today!
Life has been kinda pressing lately.  Lots of good things, and time is very full!  Whenever I feel like I'm getting overwhelmed, I know where to run to!  I find that spending time with the Lord Jesus in His Word settles everything out and puts everything in it's place.  I have had this scripture passage word art created by Karen from Papercraft Memories sitting on my craft table for a bit.  Last night I finally put it together into a card.  I have used a beautiful bunch of yellow roses and daisies digital art from Abby at Little Birdie Blessings a while back.  With this, I have also used a soft yellow script by MelStampz and some some lovely lace and ribbon.
So, if you're finding like life is getting a bit out of control, turn to the one who really is in control and let him have the reigns.  Take time to smell the delightful roses that God has given us!

I'm sharing this over at Word Art Wednesday this week.  Do pop over to a wonderful place of inspiration and encouragement!

Give unto the Lord

Hello Friends! With all the holiday festivities going on, I am compelled to share this.  I know many of you celebrate the holiday as Jesus' Birthday.  I personally don't partake in the holiday because of the mixture of paganism with the truth of Christ Jesus.  But, for those of you who don't share my personal conviction I want to challenge you to contemplate this.  Christ is no longer the babe in the manger, He is the Risen Lord sitting at the right hand of God the Father in Heaven.
I have been told so many times that it's just celebrating Jesus' birthday, but how many people throw a party for you and put out pictures and remembrances of you as an infant?  They celebrate you for who you are now.  So as you go about your festivities, remember to look up to the Saviour who has already lived, died on the cross, been buried and has risen again having overcome death and sin and hell.  All he asks is that you believe upon His name and he'll forgive you of all your sin and give you a place in his heaven.
May we give glory to the Lord, remembering that yes he was born of a virgin according to the prophecy of old, and is now the Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven.

For my card, I've used some wonderful word art by Karen from Papercraft Memories and layered it over some wonderful papers by K & Company. I've added a touch of lace and some scattered pearls.

I'm sharing this over at Word Art Wednesday.

Mourning into Dancing

In all that life has to offer, there is nothing like the Joy that can be found in Christ Jesus the Lord!  Every time I read this passage, I cannot help but think of the times in my life that I've felt despair, only to have it turned into gladness by the Lord.  May we who have know the joy of the Lord and the great Salvation through Christ Jesus the Lord never be silent.
For my card today I have used a wonderful word art from Word Art by Karen who is at Papercraft Memories.    I've inked the edges with old paper distress ink from Tim Holtz and then layered it over some distressed papers by K & Company.  Then I added some lace ribbon, a bow and some pretty buttons.
I would like to share this with Word Art Wednesday.  They have wonderful encouragement there, so do pop over to see them!

A Strong Hold

Today I have a card that I'd like to share with you, I created for my cousin who I just found out has been diagnosed with breast cancer.  My heart greatly goes out to her as our grandmother and her mother (my Aunt) died of the same cancer.  It is my prayer that she'll hold onto Christ Jesus the Lord and for he has the strength to hold her fast!  Whatever the future holds for her.
I have used a collection of papers from K & Company and word art by Karen from Paper Craft Memories. 
I created this card also for the following challenges.
Word Art Wednesday- scripture/encouragement
Stampin' Sisters In Christ- Use only a sentiment/no images
Sentimental Sundays- Banners/Pennants and a bonus sketch(which I turned sideways)

Wordless Book

Have you ever heard of the wordless book?  As a child it was just that, a book without words arranged with certain colours and my parents would sing a song as they turned the pages. (Black, Red, White, Gold, Green)
"My heart was black with sin, until the Saviour came in.
His precious blood I know, has washed me white as snow.
And in God's Word I'm told, I'll walk the streets of gold.
To grow in Jesus each day, I'll read my Bible and pray."

I don't know who created this book or the song, but it's a favourite of mine and my children to.
As I was thinking of all the wonderful scripture I could use with this,  I was compelled to use this verse in John, because to me it's the gospel in a nutshell so to speak.  I have used this wonderful word art of this verse shared by Karen at Papercraft Memories.  I have been blessed to get to know Karen through her blog and learn what touches her heart as she creates each piece of scripture word art! I encourage you to pop over to see her HERE.
If you noticed on the card, there is one other colour that I've added. YELLOW.  There is another song that my family used to sing when I was young and that was the crayon song.  My children love it to.  Yet again, I don't know the author, but it's a song that both comforts and challenges me.  It goes like this.

"When I was just a little child, no higher than my knee.
My Mother bought a box of crayons, just for me.
Well I picked it up and opened it up and looked way down inside.
And the colours they reminded me of Jesus when he died.

Red is the colour of the blood that he shed.
Brown is the crown that they laid upon his head.
Blue is for royalty that in him did it dwell.
And yellow is for the christian who's afraid to tell.

Well I coloured and I coloured till the crayons were all gone
And though I am much older now, the colours linger on.

Red is the colour of the blood that he shed.

Brown is the crown that they laid upon his head.

Blue is for royalty that in him did it dwell.

And yellow is for the christian who's afraid to tell."

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth: to the Jew first and also to the Greek." -Romans 1:16

This is my prayer.  That this may be said of me.  

I am also sharing this over at Word Art Wednesday.  A wonderful place to share scripture and encouragement!

What Do You Think About In The Morning?

I don't know what got into my head today, but I just wasn't interested in making a card today, so I thought I'd try to decorate a frame.  I actually have been starting to put up more scripture around the house (Other than our memory verse board) and I just love the scripture word art that Karen makes and shares on her blog Papercraft Memories.
I just love this verse because it puts me in the right perspective first thing in the morning.  My prayer is that I keep my focus on the Lord Jesus Christ from morning to night!
For my project I printed out this word art and it took me a couple of tries to get it just the right size.  Then after popping it in the frame (an Ikea one found at a garage sale) I thought the colour of the frame complimented the colour in the rose so I chose not to cover it up too much.  I glued on a swatch of lace and some flowers (a gift from a friend) and a couple of small lace ribbons.  I then went rummaging through my collection of "stuff" and pulled out this great little "love" plate and stuck it to the frame as well.  At this point I felt that if I added anything else it would be too much.  I now have this in my livingroom.
I'm sharing this over at Word Art Wednesday, a wonderful place of encouragement.

Day the Lord has made!

Hi, just a quick post today! Just wanted to share this card with you that I've made for the Word Art Wednesday challenge.  I haven't used their free art this time, but have chosen this from Papercraft Memories by Karen.  Today being Mother's Day in Canada to, it makes me think of all the days that the Lord Jesus has made.  May we always remember to share our love for others each day and not just on certain calender days set aside.

Great Strength!

How very true it is that Strength comes from God.  I know that right now my children are sick and struggling. I am tired from lack of sleep (my little boy woke up every 45 to 60 minutes needing his nose wiped!) and I feel a bit drained.  Thankfully the Lord Jesus is there for me using my frame for His service to my family.  I love knowing I can rest in Him for He is always there for me.  Praise God for His faithfulness!
I am entering this card in Word Art Wednesday's challenge.  For this card, I used the Word Art from a wonderful Christian lady and fellow sister in Christ Jesus - Karen at Papercraft Memories. I am truly blessed by what she shares, I highly recommend you visit her! For the rest of the card, I used some Tim Holtz distress in in sage to soften the edges of the quote, matted it to some misc cardstock and tied a rope around it.  I popped this up on some great paper from K&Company and some handmade paper from my collection. The edges I've distressed and added a bit more ink to darken them.  The buttons to are from my collection and I just unravelled some of the rope that was left over and tied it onto the buttons and adhered them to the card.
Thank you so much for dropping by! I love being able to share with you!