Presence

Some friends & I recently came across a blog called Illustrated Faith. They make their Bibles works of art by creatively responding to God's word, right in the Bible. I have chosen to illustrate my devotional copy of Jesus Calling instead. Not because I don't think a Bible should be used creatively, but because I don't have a Bible with good margins, So, I'm taking what I have.

This is my first entry. I have tended to be frustrated & worried about things of the world. God reminds me that I can hope in Him & that His presence goes with me. And when I cling to him, he shows Himself faithful & gives me hope, calmness & peace. Thanks be to God.

Challenges:
Craft Your Passions
Amusing Challenges
Anything But a Card Challenge

In my thoughts & prayers

Here's a new card.....for a friend who was just diagnosed with breast cancer for the 2nd time. I wanted something cheery, but that didn't belie the seriousness of the situation. The sentiment was stamped & heat embossed & I used mostly scraps that I had. The lower design was an experiment with chalk inks & a stencil.

Challenges:
Viva la Verve Sketches
Love to Scrap Challenge
Scrappers Delight Challenge
WoW Embossing Powders Challenge
Paper Sweeties Challenge
PaperNestDolls Challenge

We are the Branches

Here's one for no reason whatsoever. Just felt like making something. Purples & greens are a new color combo for me....the picture shows the paper  band as blue, but in reality it was more lilac.

Challenges:
Digi Sketch Challenge
     Used a new color combo for me, but took my inspiration from the sketch
Scrapping Every Day Miracles
     Used the scripture reference as inspiration this time.
Simon says Stamp
     Challenge was anything goes.
The Paper Shelter
     Used a background paper with flowers
Simply Papercraft
     Challenge was anything goes.
Sister Act Card Challenge
     Challenge was anything goes.

Superhero

Chip & I have a new superhero. His name is Mister Kevin & he installed our wheelchair lift in our new van. His willingness to be God's hands saved us a total of about $600 dollars. It took him about 4 hours all told. So he's our new superhero. THANKS KEVIN! So I made him this card.

Challenges:
Scrapping Every Day Miracles
Through the Craftroom Door
Dream Valley Challenges
Party Time Tuesdays

Thanks Friend

Here's another card for a co-worker. I was experimenting with backgrounds.

Challenges:
Craft-Dee Bowz Challenge

Lighthouse

Here's a card for another co-worker. Got one done...now I'm on a roll.

Challenges:
CAS on Sunday
Crafting from the Heart
Craft Your Passion
Through the Craft Room Door

Friendship

Seems like it's been awhile since I posted. Life so often gets in the way of the creative. Here's a quick little card I made with Raisin Boat images. Love the idea of renting rubber stamps. I can borrow a stamp that I might need for something specific, but won't probably use more than once. Seems like a much better investment.

Anyway, this card is for my boss. He just went to bat for me for a raise & I really appreciate his leadership and support. Have I said I'm blessed to work at Shepherd Community? I am very blessed to work along side a group of people who share my passion & my love.

Challenges:
AAA Cards
613 Avenue Create
Papercrafters corner Magazine Mondays