Twist of Faith - Anything Goes

Can you believe that today is the last day of the year?  I certainly can't!!  And not only is it the last day of the year, but it's the last challenge of the year at Twist of Faith.  Usually we have a sponsor and offer a prize, but since this is the last challenge, we decided to just have the theme as "Anything Goes" and use any image we want without a sponsor and without offering a prize.  This week it's just about the love of this "hobby" we share.  It's about making something just because we love to make cards or other projects.  Why don't you come on over and join us?

I'm showing a card that I made for a previous Twist of Faith challenge...but never go the card loaded in time.  I used a Bugaboo image and kept things simple with a black & white color scheme.

  

I hope you come over and join us for our last challenge of the year.  God bless you and thank you for stopping by today.

Twist of Faith #69 - Your Favorite

Tuesday brings a new challenge at Twist of Faith!  This week our theme is "Your Favorite".    Our sponsor this week is Milk Coffee Digital Stamps.

The theme of "Your Favorite" can mean anything - your favorite technique, favorite color, favorite image, favorite Holiday, or even representing a favorite time in your life.  For me "my favorite" is a representation of my favorite person on this earth and one of the best days of my life.  I chose to use "Bride and Groom" for my card because my favorite person is my husband and one of the best days in my life was the day that I became his wife.  We've been married for 13 years and it's been wonderful!  He is truly a gift from God and so much more than I deserve.  I love him with all my heart!

I'm also submitting this card to the following challenges:

• Melonheadz Friends - Anything Goes
• The Pink Elephant - Anything Goes
• Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
• Inkspirational - Anything Goes
• Loves Rubberstamps Challenge - Anything Goes 
• Sweet Stamps - Anything Goes

If you're reading this on Tuesday or Wednesday - Merry Christmas!!!!  And if you're reading it after Wednesday, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and that 2014 brings you many blessings from above.  Thank you for stopping by today and spending a few minutes of your day with me.  God bless you!!!

Twist of Faith #68 - Nativity

Do you sometimes think we miss the point?  I love the lights, the decorated trees, the songs, the gifts....but do we miss what Christmas is really about?  Jesus entered this world as a baby.  No trumpets sounding or tinsel in that stable.  He could have come to Earth in any form - but He chose to come as a baby.  Think about that.  A baby is so helpless and dependent.  But our Savior, the One who would grow up and die on that cross for our sins - the One who would do miracles and wonders - the One who had created the universe - the One that WAS - came to this earth in the form of a helpless baby.  And born in a stable.  Our King - our Savior - the Lord of All - born in a stable.  WOW!

This week at Twist of Faith we celebrate Christmas by remembering what it truly is all about - the Nativity. 

Our sponsor this week is MelonHeadz.  I love MelonHeadz images - they are so fun and easy to color!  I colored my image with Spectrum Noir markers and then I found a freebie sentiment on the MelonHeadz blog to go along with the image.

I hope you come over and join us at Twist of Faith this week as we celebrate Jesus coming the Earth!  God bless you today and thank you for stopping by.  Merry CHRISTmas!!!!

Twist of Faith & {PIN}spirational - 2 for Tuesday!

It's "Two for Tuesday" time again!  If you're looking for the {PIN}spirational challenge, please head to the 2nd half of this post.  :)

Twist of Faith has a very timely theme this week:  Traditional Christmas!  What does that mean?  Well, it can mean anything you want it to mean!  Do you have a Christmas tradition that you do every year?  Or is there an ornament that you hang every year?  Or maybe it's traditional Christmas colors...or a trip you take every year.  I decided that I would interpret "Traditional Christmas" as the true meaning behind Christmas - Celebrating the birth of our Savior.  

Our sponsor this week is Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps & More who provided our Design Team with not only wonderful images, but even Guest Designers!  Be sure to not only visit Twist of Faith and participate in our challenge, but also to check out the wonderful Christmas images that Robyn's Fetish has....because they are having sale that is running through December 31st - 40% off ALL inventory!!!  WOW!!!!!!  It's a great time to pick up some new Christmas images....and any others that are on your wish list.

I used "Christmas Scene 1" for my card and colored it with Spectrum Noir markers.  I wanted to keep things a bit "rustic" so I used kraft color cardstock for the base of the card and found some brownish type dsp to go along with it.  Add a couple buttons and one of my favorite verses and this is what I ended up with:

I'm also submitting this card for the following challenges:

• Created with Love - Anything Goes
• Loves Rubberstamps - Anything Goes Christmas
• Tuesday Throwndown - What Christmas Means to You 
• Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
• Use it Tuesday - Winter & Holidays

 Next is {PIN}spirational Challenge.  As you know, we have a picture that is our inspiration and this week the picture is one of my favorite embellishments - BUTTONS!  

 

 We have two great sponsors this week:  Bugaboo and Scribble & Scrap.  I used "Sewing SB Thread" from Bugaboo.  I love Bugaboo images and guess what?!  They are having a sale too!!!!  Check them out because all images are 50% off through December 31st!   I decided to use pencils to color the image and used some stash items to finish it up.

Be sure to stop by Twist of Faith and {PIN}spirational Challenge this week!   Thank you for spending a few minutes with me today - God bless you!  Merry Christmas!!!!
 

Twist of Faith #66 - Baubles & Bells

Christmas is in full swing for me - making cards, decorating, buying gifts.  We have already received 2 cards too!  Gee, I need to get mine done and in the mail.  Since I'm in Christmas Card production, the theme at Twist of Faith this week - Baubles and Bells - helped me get a few done.  How about you?  Need to do a few more cards?  Why not join us this week?  Our sponsor is Digi Darla Designs - who has some AMAZING Christmas themed digis!!  I used "Christmas Bell" and "Because You Mean So Much".  Take a look:

I can't wait to see what you create!  Thanks for stopping by today.  Merry Christmas and God bless you!!!!!

Doing double duty - Twist of Faith & {PIN}spirational

Today is double duty here in my post.  Below you will find my cards for Twist of Faith and {PIN}spirational Challenges.

First up is {PIN}spirational Challenges.  We are given a photo to use for inspiration and have two sponsors:  Eureka Stamps and Anne's Digital Art.  The inspiration photo this week is:

I was able to use digi56801 Fall Frame by Eureka.  I colored the image with Spectrum Noir markers and then I used a sentiment stamp I had to put inside the frame.  I love using kraft colored cardstock and thought this was the perfect time to use it as a base.  Add some pieces of leftover paper and a few buttons and here's my final product:

 

Next up is Twist of Faith challenge #65 - 3 Color Combo.  You can use any 3 colors you would like but remember that you must include a positive or uplifting scripture, verse, or sentiment.  Our sponsor this week is StampArt Design by Kathryne.  I chose to use "Inspirational Candy Canes" because I love that the sentiment is built right into the image itself!  Plus how true - Jesus is the true Reason for the Season.  Of course my colors became red, white, and green.  I colored the image with Spectrum Noir markers and used an embossed piece that was sent to me in a swap.  Once I was done I thought it still needed a bit of "bling" so I dabbed red Stickles for the berries and center of all the poinsettias.  Here's the final product:

I hope to see you at {PIN}spirational Challenges and Twist of Faith Card Challenges this week.  Thank you for stopping by and spending a few minutes of your day with me.  I'm truly honored.  God bless you!!!!

Twist of Faith #64 - With Thanks

What are you thankful for?  Is it your health?  Your family?  Your home?  Your job?  We certainly do have lots to be thankful for and should have thankful hearts.  With that in mind, Twist of Faith's theme this week is "With Thanks".  Remember, your project must include a positive or uplifting scripture, sentiment, or quote.  Our sponsor this week is Eureka (so of course I just loved this challenge!).  

I wanted to stick with a sentiment only card this time because I wanted that to be the prime focus.  I used "Bounty of Blessings" from Eureka and then added paper, ribbon, and of course - more buttons that my wonderful husband altered for me!  (What would I do without him??).

 Come on over and join us this week at Twist of Faith!  I look forward to seeing you.  And I am very thankful for YOU!!  God bless you.

Twist of Faith #63 - Lots of Layers / {PIN}spirational #83

It's TWO FOR TUESDAYS here in my world today!  I have two projects to share today.  

First up is Twist of Faith - Challenge #63 - LOTS OF LAYERS.  As soon as I saw the "Pretty Poinsettia" image by Meljen, I knew what I wanted to do.  Printed the image out several times and then cut the layers out and raised them with pop dots.  Christmas always should have some sparkle so I added some red Stickles to the petals.  I also used some layers with the paper too...and then added a simple sentiment to the inside.

 (side view and inside)

Next up is {PIN}spirational Challenges #83....here is our inspiration picture...

Isn't it just adorable!!!  Our sponsors this week are Creative Bug Digital Stamps and Bugaboo.  I was able to use a Bugaboo image.  I didn't want to use traditional baby colors because of the pea pod so I found some paper in my stash that was just perfect with the pea pod color!  Add a few buttons and voila!

I hope you come by both Twist of Faith and {PIN}spirational this week.  You could win some great prizes!!  Thanks for stopping by today and have a very blessed day!!!

Twist of Faith #62 - In Rememberance

Welcome to a new week at Twist of Faith!  This week our theme is"In Remembrance" with Digi Darla as our sponsor.

I used 2 Digi Darla images for my card....."Dandelion Spray" and "In Sympathy Sent".  I've been using so many dark and Fall colors lately that I broke out the butter-cream-color cardstock I just bought a few weeks ago at Hollo's.  The image is barely colored with pencils since I wanted a very soft feel to the image.  In the box of misc. scrap pieces of paper I found a green colored design that I thought would fit the bill and then added a piece of light yellow ribbon from SU. 

 

Stop on over and visit us at Twist of Faith....you could be our random winner!  God bless you today!!  Thank you for stopping by.

Two for Tuesday! {PIN}spirational & Twist of Faith

It's Two for Tuesday this week since I have two DT cards for today.  

First up is Twist of Faith.  The theme this week is "Postcard/Card and Envelope/Pocket".  I must confess that this one stumped me a bit...but I decided to make a card and then decorate the envelope.  I figured I had plenty of time since I was on vacation last week.  Ah, but alas, it didn't happen!  I got the card made but the envie idea is still in my head.  Oh well.  So don't pay much attention to my card but check out the Twist of Faith blog to see the other DT projects because they are very cool!  Our sponsor this week is StampArt Design by Kathryne.  I used "Little Bear Pumpkin" for my card.  Here's the card (without envie - UGH!):
 

Next up is {PIN}spirational Challenge where the inspiration photo is:

The sponsor this week is Sassy Studio Design.  This is another one that I struggled with but here is what I came up with:

So come on over to both blogs and join in the fun!  Thanks for stopping by today.  God bless you and your family.

Twist of Faith #60 - Harvest

I'm so enjoying this week...because I'm on VACATION!  I've mentioned before how much I love Fall and so we always take a week of our vacation in October.  This year the leaves are staying on the trees a bit later than usual and it's so beautiful!  Yesterday my husband and I were out and we just took "the scenic route" home and the beauty of the trees and sunny day - God's handiwork in nature never ceases to amaze me.

This week at Twist of Faith our theme is Harvest - perfect for this time of year!  Digi Darla is once again sponsoring our challenge - have you ever checked out the images from Digi Darla?  There are so many to choose from that you could spend quite some time poking around their site!  

My image choice was "Pumpkin Wheat" which I colored with Spectrum Noir markers.  The paper was a gift from a dear friend at church.  I still had a couple wood leaves left from the package that I received from a friend at SCS and so I used those as well.  Lastly, the quote is from a RAK on SCS - such a generous group of people!!!  Here's the end result: 

 I hope you drop by and visit us at Twist of Faith.  Remember that your creation must include a positive quote, verse, or scripture.  Thank you for stopping by today and God bless you!!!

Twist of Faith - Things with Wings / {PIN}spirational Challenge - Anything Goes

It's a two for one Tuesday here today as I have double duty with Design Teams.  This isn't going to be very long as this morning we had to drop off our little Cosmo (female kitty) at the vet for her surgery today...so I only have about 10 minutes before it's time to leave for work.

First up is Twist of Faith - this week our challenge is Things With Wings.  We have a new sponsor this week:  DeeDee's Digi's.  Wait until you see her designs - love them!!!  I used "Endless Beginnings" for my card.  It doesn't show up very well in the picture, but I colored the dove in with a clear Spica Glitter pen to give it some sparkle.  I also went over the flower with the pens too.

Next is {PIN}spirational Challenges with the theme of "Anything Goes".  Our sponsors this week are Fresh Brewed Designs and My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps.  I used Joshua2415 for my image.  I colored the image with Spectrum Noir markers and then just used some papers I had on hand in my stash.

I hope you join me at both challenges this week.  I'd love to see your creations!  Thanks for stopping by today - God bless you!!!

Twist of Faith - Challenge #58 - Autumn Colors

Fall is my favorite time of year...and it's starting to look so beautiful here in Ohio.  The leaves are changing color...not only is Fall my favorite season, but October is my favorite month.  

This week at Twist of Faith we are celebrating Autumn / Fall.  As long as your project has the colors of Fall, you can join the fun!  Our sponsor this week is Milk Coffee Stamps.  I was able to use an image called "Soya is Taking a Nap".  Isn't she sweet?  The paper is a scrap piece I had and I colored the image with a combination of Spectrum Noir and Bic markers.  The chipboard flower was an extra from another project as well.
 

Hope to see you this week at Twist of Faith.  Thank you for stopping by and may God bless you today!

{PIN}spirational #77 & Twist of Faith #57 - Inspired by a Song

It's a two for one day post!  Yep, it's not only another challenge week at Twist of Faith, but also my week for {PIN}spirational.

This week at Twist of Faith we are making creations inspired by a song.  Our sponsor is:

Eureka Stamps

Eureka Stamps (which I happen to love).  My song inspiration is "The Lord's Prayer".  What a beautiful song and part of scripture.  Here's my creation:
 

As you know, at {PIN}spirational Challenges we are always given a photo for inspiration:

 

Our sponsors this week are:

~QKR Stampede~

~Stamping Dragon~

I used this adorable dragon image for my card and created this:

I hope you join us at both challenges this week.  Thank you for stopping by today and God bless you richly!

{PIN}spirational Challenge #75 / Twist of Faith Challenge #55

It's a 2 For 1 Tuesday for me today....since today I have two cards for two different design teams to share.  First up - {PIN}spirational Challenges - challenge #75.  As you may or may not remember, at {PIN}spirational Challenges we have a weekly picture to inspire your creativity.  This week I love the picture since I love Fall:

Isn't that a beautiful picture?  And not just the picture - but the word picture it creates for Fall.  Our sponsors this week are:

 

http://qkrstampede.com/
5 digis to winner 

....and....

 

http://dragonsmoore.blogspot.ca/
5 digis to winner

My card was using an image from QKR Stampede.  I printed the image on 3 colors of stock and then cut them out and used some Stickles on them.  

Next up for today is Twist of Faith - where our theme this week is Buttons.   I love using buttons!  It's one of my favorite embellishments to use.  Our sponsor this week is:

                                                                              Robyn's Fetish

The image I chose to use is called "Bella the Snow Lady".  I colored her with pencils and then went over the "snow" part with Spica Glitter pen in clear to make her glisten.  To add to the sparkle of the card, I used glitter tape from Darice and then put the buttons on the tape lined down the side.

So now that you have seen two challenges - are you inspired?  By one?  Or maybe even both?  I hope so!!  I'd love to see you at both challenges!!  You could make one card and enter both....so what not get out those buttons and make a Fall themed card this week.  I'm looking forward to seeing what you create.

Thanks for stopping by today and God bless you & your family. 

Twist of Faith - Challenge #54 - Monochromatic

Monochromatic cards is the theme this week at Twist of Faith!  I love making monochromatic cards - it takes a lot of the guess work out of the process.  But sometimes it can even be more of a challenge because sometimes even the same colors won't go together - you know how it goes.  

This week our sponsor is Melonheadz Illustrations.  I love Melonheadz!!!  The images are neat and wow - does Niki have some great collections!!!!

I chose to use a candle for my card this week.  I used to make candles right in my kitchen and so this image brought back a lot of memories for me.  I must admit when I was making candles my house never smelled better!  LOL!! 

 I hope you come on over and join in the fun this week at Twist of Faith!  

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

• Love to Scrap Challenge  - Anything Goes
• Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
• Perfect Sentiments Challenge - Ribbon, Bakers Twine, Seam Binding or all 3
• Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge - Sentiment on the Front
• Twisted Tuesday - Primary Colors w/ Buttons (Ok, so some of the blues are primary!  LOL!!)
• Created with Love - Bingo - used Ribbon, Glitter (on the candle flame), Butons
• Sweet Stampin Challenge - Got the Blues

Blessings to you and your families.  Thank you for stopping by today.
 

{PIN}spirational #73 & Twist of Faith #53

What goes together better than frogs an anniversaries?  Well come on - aren't boys made of snails & puppy dog tails & play with frogs...and then they grow up and we marry them and have anniversaries?  Ok, ok, I know I'm reaching here....but what else can I do when it's Tuesday and time for a dual post?  

{PIN}spirational Challenge #73 is hoppin' this week with this cute little guy:

 

As always we have two great sponsors:

 

Lacy Sunshine Stamps

(prize: $20 gift certificate)

  

and

 

2 Cute Ink

(prize: 2 digi's) 

I used an image from Lacy Sunshine called "Pickles Sharing Love"

Next up is Twist of Faith where this week we are celebrating Anniversaries.  I have celebrated 13 of them with my Prince Charming. 

Our sponsor this week is:

 Digi Darla Designs

(prize: 5 images)

I used  an image called "Happy Couple".  The verse is a velum quote.  I must admit that I have always struggled using these...I think partly because I'm just too cheap to buy the type of adhesive that doesn't show up on vellum.  LOL!  

Now it's your turn - Come on over and join us at both challenges this week.  Thanks for stopping by!!  Blessings to you. 

Twist of Faith #52 - Easel / Pop-up Cards

I'm such a basic person.  My cards are always the "Plain Jane" type - more basic, and always the basic A2 size.  When I saw the challenge for Twist of Faith this week was "Easel or Pop-up Cards" - I started shaking in my shoes!  I've never done anything like that.  But one of the neat things about being on Design Teams is that I'm pushed out of my comfort zone.  So I waited until the last minute but last night after work made my very first Easel card.  Our sponsor this week is Eureka Stamps - and that just happens to be one of my favorite stamp companies!  I used a digi called "Fall Set of 4".  Yep, there are 4 stamps in that set but I only used one - the pumpkin.  I guess I'm into Fall cards now that it's the unofficial last week of summer.  So what do you think of my first try:

Ok, so now I want to see yours!  Give me ideas for this new-to-me card because I know you all have made them before and are such amazing artists!  Stop on over at Twist of Faith this week and share your talent.  Thanks for stopping by today.  Blessings to you and your family.

Twist of Faith #51 / {PIN}spirational Challeges #71

OOO - time is running short!  I overslept this morning and have to get to work but needed to do my post for Twist of Faith Chard Challenges and {PIN}spirational Challenges.   Since I'm running late, it's double duty time - one post for both challenges.  

Twist of Faith's sponsor this week is MelJen Designs and the theme is "Animals".  Now if you've ever visited MelJen's, you found there are some really adorable animal digi's.  One of my absolute favorites is this little piggy....colored him with markers but my marker wasn't cooperating and didn't work very well...but I must admit that I like the effect it gave.  Love when a mistake turns out looking good (at least to me - LOL!!).

My little pig is also joining the fun at:
Meljens Challenge - You've been framed
Creative Card Crew - Down on the Farm
Twisted Tuesday - Use Pink - Twist: outdoors
Cutie Pie Challenge - Anything Goes
 

Over at {PIN}spirational Challenges the inspirational photo is:

 

and our sponsors are:

~PLATYPUS CREEK~

and

~FRESH BREWED DESIGNS~

My card is already in the mail - heading to a little boy who has cancer.  Here's what I came up with:

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a very blessed day!!!!