It's cold outside!

It's cold...and about to get colder.....I think I already have the January blahs....I'm tired of snow and ready for warmth.  LOL!!

I pulled out an image I used recently but I do love it.....Bella da Snow Lady from Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More.  Isn't she cute??

 

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

• Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - Anything Goes
• Robyn's Fetish - Use a Digi Image

Thanks for stopping by today.  God bless you!!!

Sweets for the Sweet

Yes, I'm back on my diet!  I met my goal in 2013 of losing 100 pounds.  That goal was met on December 18th.  And then I was off work from December 20th until January 2nd.  And when I stood on the scale on January 2nd....after 2 weeks of Christmas goodies....I had gained 13 pounds back!  UGH!!!  January 2nd I got back on the wagon again...and so now my only sweets to think about now are those on cards. 

I had this image already stamped and colored....just had never mounted it onto a card.  And then digging through my stash of stuff, I found the card layered without an image.... Now doesn't that just scream to be put together?  Add a flower and little sentiment I had already done in my stash as well...and this is what you get:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

• Polkadoodles - Anything Goes
• Digitally Sweet Challenges - Anything Goes
• Craftyhands Challenge - Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by today.  God bless you!!!!

Winter Wonderland

It's January 3rd and I'm tired of winter already!  LOL!  It's been snowing quite a bit here in Ohio and, while it is beautiful outside, it's also cold, messy, and not fun to drive in....but alas, it's all part of living in the north.  Thanks to a recent swap over at SCS I have a years worth of card kits and many of them are made with one of my favorite stamp companies - Penny Black!  So with all the snow and my last remaining days of vacation earlier this week I pulled one out and celebrated snowflakes!  This card is for my Guest Designer gig over at Card Crafters Circle.  But sadly, that has come to an end.  This is my last post being part of Card Crafters Circle as they are taking a break for an unspecified length of time.  I'll miss these amazing artists and have been honored to be part of them for a short time.

I'm submitting this card for the following challenges:

• Creative Knockouts - All that Glitters (the snowflake is blue Stickles)
• Meljen's Design - Anything Goes
• The Crafters Cafe - Animal Friends
• Creative Moments - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a very blessed day and stay warm!!!!

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.

Crafters of Faith - Blessings

This post to my blog is one that both brings me joy but also saddens my heart.  It's the 30th which means that it's time for the "Crafters of Faith" to share our projects based on the theme chosen by the hostess of the month.  It brings joy because, while I've only been part of this group for a short time, I have come to love these ladies.  But it saddens my heart because this is the last month for Crafters of Faith.  I'll miss this group so much!!!

For December our hostess is Kelly!  Here is the challenge that Kelly gave to us:

Psalm 113:2 (KJV) "Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore."  

During this celebratory time of year, we rejoice at the miracle of the birth of the son of God! One of my very favorite Christmas songs is Holy Night, heads bowed before the Redeemer. The literal translation of the first verse is:
Midnight, Christians, it is the solemn hour,
When God as man descended unto us
To erase the stain of original sin
And to end the wrath of His Father.
The entire world thrills with hope
On this night that gives it a Savior.
With that, I ask you to create a card based on the blessing we receive from knowing how much was given for us! May we all be aware of the beautiful blessings we have and bestow to others.
For your December card, create a card of your choice in color and design with the theme: Sprinkle an abundance of Blessings!

The Lord has certainly blessed me in my life!!!  More than the material things I have, He has blessed me with friends and family.  He has been there for me every step of the way even when I wasn't living my life the way that I should.  I'm blessed.  I'm not wealthy by an means.  But He has provided for our every need.  And He suffered and died so that I could be forgiven and have eternal life.  There's a song we sing at church (even sang it last night) and it puts into words how I feel:

My God is Awesome

He can move mountains

Keeps me in the valley

Hides me from the rain

My God is Awesome

Heals me when I'm broken

Strength where I've been weakend

Forever He will reign

My God is Awesome

Savior of the whole world

Giver of salvation

By His stripes I am healed

My God is Awesome

Today I am forgiven

His Grace is why I'm living

Praise His Holy Name

 

He is Awesome and I'm so thankful for all He has done...and all He hasn't done.  Yes, even the prayers that I've prayed that didn't get the answers I wanted...but the right answer in His perfect plan.

 

For my card I used a Bugaboo image that I love - Beautiful Blocks - Faith.

 

 

To all my Craters of Faith sisters - It's been a pleasure spending the last couple months with you and you will continue to be in my prayers!!!

 

God bless you today as we finish our last couple days of 2013 and head into 2014.  Thank you for stopping by and spending a few moments with me.

Let it snow!

Today it was 50 degrees!  Can you believe that?  The end of December in Ohio - and it's 50 degrees!!  I LOVE IT!  But of course, this won't last....temps will drop and the snow will return.  Alas, winter is still here.  Since it is, I thought I would share a card I made a few weeks back...I love this little snowman.  The items for this card came from a card kit I received.

I'm submitting this card for the following challenges:

• Hiding in my Craftroom - Anything but Holiday
• Inkspirational - Anything Goes
• Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes
• Cupcake Inspiration 

Thanks for stopping by and spending a few minutes of your day with me.  God bless you!!!

You've Got Mail

"You've Got Mail"...remember how we all used to hear that when we logged onto our computers?  Or it was a great movie too!  And it's also one of the bonus sentiments that comes along with "Snow Mail" - the name of a new digi from StampArt Design by Kathryne!  It just so happens that is the image I used for this week at Card Crafter's Circle for the "Home for the Holidays" challenge.  One of the great things I enjoy at Christmas is the beautiful cards that we receive in the mail.  It's what connects our homes to other homes - a time to share what has happened in our lives this year and catch up with friends and family.

I didn't want to use traditional Christmas colors so I went with a plum color.  The papers are from a package that was given to me recently.  Add a few buttons and Stickles for the snowman and ground....and here's what you get:

 

Come on over and join us at Card Crafter's Circle.  

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

• YNS Fun Friday Challenge #7 - photo inspiration (snowflake)
• Stampin for the Weekend - Anything Goes
• Digitally "Sweet" Challenge - Anything Goes
• Creative Fingers Challenge - Anything Goes
• Craftitude - Anything Goes/Sparkle
• Brown Sugar Challenge - Winter
•  Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by and have a very Happy New Year!!!!