My Scraplifted Card for Word Art Wednesday #292-293

Hi Everyone!

I'm excited to share my latest Word Art Wednesday design with you all today, because it's a little different from my usual.  I was really stuggling this week with my creative mojo, I just couldn't seem to come up with anything.   So, what do I do when I'm low on the creative juices and need ideas?  I scraplift!  (at least that's what I think it's called)  I have my favorite designers whom I borrow ideas from.  My designs never turn out just like theirs, but that's the point.  

For my card design this week, I scrapliftted from the talent Michelle Wooderson.  You can see the original design on her blog "Mish Mash"  She is one of my favorite designers.  I just love her relaxed yet clean style.  I often browse her blog for inspiration when I'm plumb out of ideas. 

Michelle used modeling paste on her card,  I didn't have that so I used Gesso mixed with white acrylic paint.  I love the texture this created by just spreading it onto my paper.   I think the white color is a perfect pairing under my verse which speaks of our sins not being remembered.  It just makes me think of my sins being blotted out.  

And, Yes, once again I'm  using paper and embellishment from My Minds Eye.  I'd venture say that at least 80% of my craft room supplies are My Minds Eye.  The paper is from the Vintage Charm 12x12 pack and the enamel heart and dots are also from My Minds Eye.  

I just can't seem to get enough of their product.  :) 

Now we want to see what you've created, even if you borrowed some ideas. 😉 So, please stop by the Word Art Wednesday blog to play along.  The word art is always free to use, but not required to join.  

Thank you for stopping by today, and have a wonderfully creative week. 

Blessings, 

Texture and Stars Card for Word Art Wednesday #290-291

Hi! 

I hope you all had a wonderful Independence Day!  I know that I did!  Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays.   I love celebrating the birth of our nation and all that comes along with that.  We truly are blessed!  

That leads me to this week's Word Art Wednesday Card.  I used classic Americana elements to design my card, although it's not your typical patriotic colors.  

I guess I kinda went for that vintage American look, oh, and stars upon stars. 🌟

I used a very old paper line from My Minds Eye.  I'm not sure if it's even available for purchase anymore, but it's called "Blink of an Eye".   I've kinda been hoarding this paper, it has an all-American, vintage summertime feel to it.  I embellished using some bronze star stickers from Jolee's that I purchased at Micheal's.  I added a strip of gold washi tape across the bottom and cut a piece of burlap doily to finish it off.

I think you can see the bronze and gold a little more in this picture.   I also glued a wood veneer star to one of the bronze stars, just to add a little more texture. 

As always thank you for stopping by today.  I encourage you to show us what you've got by joining in on the Word Art Wednesday Challenge.  The word art is always free to use, but not required to play along.  We have awesome sponsors and you just might win!  If you're on IG be sure to tag your creations using #wawchallenge to be featured.  

Blessings,

Gold and Blush Card For Word Art Wednesday #288-289

Hi, everyone!

So, I'm suffering from what I think is writer's block today.  I literally sat staring at the screen for a good ten minutes trying to think of something to write, anything.... sadly, nothing!  So, I'll just hop right into sharing my card design for Word Art Wednesday. 

I used paper from My Minds Eye C'est Chic collection.  It looks like more of a blush color in person.  

I printed the verse onto vellum and cut it the exact size as the stripe on my base paper. The vellum strip is wrapped around the base paper then adhered on the backside with Scotch tape. I tore some strips of arrow paper, also from the same paper line and machine stitched it to the base paper.  I then gold embossed some little wooden hearts from The Paper Studio and adhered them to my card.  That's it!  Vellum can be a little tricky to work with.  I'm still fairly new at creating with it and I hope to learn more techniques.  It can be so pretty.

I just love the way the gold shines on this paper too... 

I invite you to come join us at Word Art Wednesday and show us what you've got!  The word art is always free to use, but not required to play.  

As always, thank you so much for stopping by today.

Blessings, 

He Will Never Leave Me! Word Art Wednesday #282-283

Hello, Y'all! 

I hope this post finds you all doing well and staying sane.   I know I'm going just a little bit crazy over here.   Things have been so busy that I feel like I'm treading water.  Thankfully, I belong to the God who can walk on water and the winds and waves obey His voice.  Honestly, what more do I need?  

And then, there are His promises.  I personally cling to the promise He has made to never leave me.  That brings me to our Word Art Wednesday verse and my card design:

Isn't this such a precious promise?   God's promises are true.  He can never break them, He does not grow weary.  We can rest and trust in Him!

Oh, how I thrive on this truth.  When my life is like a crazy whirlwind and I don't know what I'm doing from one moment to the next, I can always trust in what God has said in His word.  That is my constant hope. 

I used MME the sweetest thing/tangerine papers for my card.  I love this paper line and have actually almost exhausted my supply.  eek!

I fussy cut some flowers from the same papers and adhered them using foam dimensional tape.  I added a strip of lace and a couple of enamel dots for texture.  

I invite you to come play along with us at Word Art Wednesday.  You have until midnight on May 23rd to get an entry in and just maybe win a prize. 😊😊😊

Also, If you're on IG tag your entry #wawchallenge for a chance to be featured.  We love showing off your talents! 

Thank you for stopping by today.

Blessings, 

Layout Inspired Card #2

Hi there!  

I'm so excited to be posting today because I wasn't really sure if this day would happen.  Those of you who've been following my blog for awhile may remember my first Layout Inspired Card post.  If not, feel free to take a look here.  At the time I had hoped to start a series, and regularly share cards with you all that were inspired by layouts I'd found on Pinterest.  But, as life got busy, it seemed that the series wouldn't happen.  Soooo, that's the reason for my excitement today.   After all this time, I'm here to share my 2nd, Layout Inspired Card!!! 

I feel like I can now really call it a series. haha!

The layout that inspired my card today was designed by the talented Missy Whidden.

I couldn't seem to find the original link to this layout, but you can visit Missy's blog, Little Nugget Creations here. 

Missy used paper on her layout from Pink Paislee's Citrus Bliss line.  I have this paper line in a 6x6 pad and thought it would be perfect for a card. 

Here is my layout inspired card:

I used the same color scheme and papers as Missy did, but instead of leaves I chose to use feathers.  I die cut my feathers using a MME "niche On Trend" die cut plate. 

I also die cut my scalloped frame using my Taylored Expressions cutting plate. 

I added some water colored paint splatters to mimic some of the details on Missy's layout. 

I adhered my die cut feathers using foam dimensional tape.   I also added sewing thread and gold sparkle enamel hearts to pick up a few more elements from Missy's layout. 

Lastly, I used my "thanks" stamp also from Taylored Expressions.  I gold embossed it and adhered it with dimensional tape. 

This is one of my favorite ways to get ideas for a card.  I encourage you to give it a try for yourself and let me know if you do.  I'd love to see what you come up with and the layouts that inspire you. 

Thank you for stopping by today!

Blessings,

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My Word Art Wednesday DT Card

Yep, it's that time again!  I'm so grateful that it's Wednesday.  It has seemed to be a very intense  week thus far,  and I'm really looking forward to seeing some good friends of ours this weekend.  I'm even more grateful that this Wednesday just happens to be Word Art Wednesday!   You knew that.  I mean why else would I blog. haha.....  I truly hope to be sharing more with you all soon, but for now, I'm very happy to at least keep up with Word Art Wednesday. 

this is my latest card for the design team:

Isn't this just such an encouraging verse?!   I'm so glad that my God knows all, that there is none like Him.  None can know His thoughts.  That's why I made a card using a sky/cloud theme.   This verse just reminds me that God is above all, so the theme just sort of worked with what I was thinking about God. 

The paper that I chose for my card is DCWV Sunday Afternoon stack.  I fussy cut the clouds from the same paper that I used as my base.  I then layered them using foam dimensional tape.   lastly, I added a hot air balloon sticker from Echo Park, some enamel dots from MME, some twine at the top and Nuvo crystal drops in Robins Egg Blue around the edge of the verse. 

I hope you enjoy getting crafty this week as a gift from God.  I invite you to join us at Word Art Wednesday.  The challenge is always "anything goes" .  You're invited to use the word art, but it's not required to participate.  Also, If you're on Instagram and share your challenge entry, remember to tag us using #wawchallenge.   You just might be featured on our IG page. 

Thank you all for stopping by today and for your continued support of Word Art Wednesday! 

Blessings,

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Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, anything goes

My Latest Word Art Wednesday Card and Some Big News!

Well, Hello there!

I hope my post today finds you all doing well, thriving right where God has you, and at peace with whatever He has ordained for your life at this time.  I say that as I pray those very words for myself.  I desperately want to keep a quiet heart that is reliant upon Him to carry me through whatever He has planned for me.  I admittedly don't do a very good job of that and must keep going back to the "throne of Grace" crying out for more of Him. I'm so prone to wander and it's so easy to listen to the voices of worldly wisdom rather than to what my God has clearly said in His word.  That brings me to this week's Word Art Wednesday Card.

I do apologize for the very bad photo.  It's been dark and rainy here, so I ended up taking my picture using a desk lamp.  But at least the verse is clear and that's what it's all about! 

This week's verse is such a reminder to me to be careful about where I'm looking for wisdom/direction in life.   True wisdom is found only in God, and He promises to give it to those who ask. (see James 1:5)  

It's also a reminder to me to ask for that wisdom "early" .   Why is it that we tend to go to God last?  I'm so guilty of doing this.  I'll ask my husband, friends, or family before seeking God.  It should be God first, or as this verse would say it "early".   I'm so glad to have made this a card this week using the Word Art Wednesday verse, I really needed this reminder. 

Haha, you can totally see the light from my desk lamp in the corner of this picture.  I thought it looked kinda cool though. 

For this week's card I used paper from My Minds Eye and Simple Stories.  I fussy cut some flowers from the MME paper and added some black Martha Stewart micro beads to the centers. 

Lastly, I added some Doodle Bug Designs sequins.  

And now for that big news!   Word Art Wednesday is now on Instagram!   Come on over for a visit.  If you're on IG and have entered our challenge, then we encourage you to share your card on IG and use hashtag #WAWchallenge.   We'll be watching for your tags and just might feature your card on our IG page.  (please make sure your account is public if you'd like to be featured) 

Stop on by the Word Art Wednesday Blog for more big news from Karen......

As always the challenge is "anything goes"  I'd love to see your creations. 

Blessings, 

Shabby Chic Card for Word Art Wednesday #250-251

Yep, you all know it's that time again for another Word Art Wednesday!   Lately, that seems to be all I'm sharing.  Now, mind you, I'm not complaining about that.   I'm so thankful to be a part of the Word Art Wednesday design team.   I just know that with how busy I've been,  I wouldn't make time to craft at all if it weren't for my commitment to this team.  I tend to put everything else first, I tell myself that I'll get time to craft later.  Once later rolls around, I'm usually too tired.  

With that being said,  I'm so grateful to get the chance to make at least a few cards a month.  And what better way to spend my craft time then to create using beautifully designed Word Art.  I'm always so inspired to create and thankful to meditate on the meaning of God's word. 

I encourage all you card makers out there to come join in the challenge.  Our challenges are always "anything goes" and you're not required to use the Word Art to participate. 

Here is my card creation for this week's Word Art Wednesday:

I just love this verse!  This is such a faith-affirming verse!  To know what my God has said will be done,  what He has decreed will happen,  and His word will never change.  God is not fickle about what He has said... therefore He is a God I can completely trust!  

I went for the girly, vintage look with this card.   I guess not creating for awhile made me want to use a lot of my goodies. :)  

The flowers used here are from the Recollections line at Micheal's Craft Store and The Paper Studio line from Hobby Lobby.  The Pearls are from Prima Marketing.   

I used papers both from My Minds Eye and DCWV.  

The lace trim is found in dollar bins at Micheal's Craft Store and I think that's where I got the resin flower as well. 

Lastly, I finished the card by adding Nuvo Crystal drops around the edge of the ornate frame. 

It was so nice to get back in my craft room, and I had so much fun making this card. 

Thank you for stopping by to take a look today, I hope you've learned a little about my God and have been inspired to go create for the King of Kings. 

Blessings,

Mark 11:22 Card For Word Art Wednesday #242-243

Hi, Y'all! 

I'm back again to share my latest Word Art Wednesday design with you.  I'll be honest with you, I haven't really thought that much on this verse.  The reason being that I just put this card together this morning.  ( I'm writing this Tuesday evening to post for Wednesday) But as I now sit here writing this post, the verse is really hitting me hard. 

This verse for this week is Mark 11:22.  Here is what I hurriedly put together this morning. 

"Have Faith", that's a phrase that gets thrown around a lot.  But faith is only as good as the object of that faith.  When I hear people say "have faith" I want to ask them, "faith in what"?".  Jesus gives us the answer in this verse, Have faith in God.  Not just any god, but the one true God who created the universe and holds my very life in His hand.  That is a faith worth having, not because of my faith, but because of the object of my faith.  

With that being said, I'm definitely being challenged and reminded to "have faith" in this particular season of my life. 

You see, this upcoming school year is going to be full changes for me.  I'm will no longer be homeschooling my children, which means an all new way of life for me in a sense.  My oldest will be leaving for college in 2wks. I'm going to miss him so much.  My daughter will be entering high school and I'll be working at her school a few days a week. This will be my first time working outside the home in nearly 4yrs.  I'm worried for both of them.  I'm worried about how I'll handle all the new situations that are sure to come my way.  This school year is going to be a huge step out of my comfort zone.  That's the reason this verse is such a good reminder for me.  I don't need to worry, I need to "have faith" in the only one who is really in control of all of this, GOD!  Just writing that gives me peace, because, I mean, God!  He is the great I am!  He is God of all and I know that I can trust Him to go before me in all of this. :)

I kept this card simple by just adding some little wood hearts from Paper Studio and an enamel heart from My Minds Eye.  The paper I used is also from the Paper Studio mint to be fab line. 

If you'd like to join in the challenge over at Word Art Wednesday we would love to see your creations.  The challenge is "anything goes".  You do not have to use the word art, although we love it when you do. :) 

I'd like to say, Thank you to every one of you who take the time to stop by my blog and for all of your support in what I'm doing here. 

Blessings, 

 

Quick and Simple Thank You Cards

Hi, Y'all!

After receiving such an overwhelming response to my Quick and Simple Baby Shower Cards post, I thought I'd share with you a quick and simple way to construct handmade thank you cards.  I'm always in need of a quick thank you card and with a little help from my daughter, these came together in a snap. 

To make these cards, I used 3x5 journaling cards from My Minds Eye.  On one side of the journaling tag, there is a space to record sentiments/memories, on the other side is just a pattern.  I used the patterned side. I had my daughter use my old, big, red Sizzix machine to die-cut the hearts. I then used both the die-cut negative and the hearts themselves to make the cards.

For this card, I used one of the die-cut hearts that my daughter labored over.  I glued it down to the card.  Next, I used an old Stampin Up stamp to heat emboss the "thank you" sentiment, using gold embossing powder. 

Lastly, I added a piece of gold striped washi tape across the bottom of the card and embellished with a single gold sequin. This card is done!

For the next two cards, I used the die-cut negatives but basically did the same thing.  I glued down the negative, then stamped and heat embossed the sentiment. 

To embellish the cards I added some coordinating lace and some sequins. Finished!  With my daughter doing all of the die-cutting, the cards came together like on an assembly line. 

The only trouble I had in making these cards was the actual embossing.  I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but I can't seem to get consistent results. I ended up throwing away several cards that I had messed up.  I'd love for you all to share any tips you may have as to how to achieve the best results when heat embossing.  I just can't seem to get the hang of it. 

At least these three cards turned out well.  If you'd be interested in purchasing these cards or others like them then feel free to check out my Etsy shop! 

As always, thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today. 

Blessings,

John 14:27 Word Art Wednesday Card

Hi, I'm back to share my newest Word Art Wednesday card design with you all.   I just love having the privilege of designing for Word Art Wednesday.   Sometimes I get so busy, I don't even have the time to go sit in my craft room and just create, but being a part of the design team forces me to make time.  This then becomes an even more special time for me as I'm able to meditate on the verse for that week.  It truly has been such a blessing to me personally to be a part of this team. 

This weeks verse was a particular blessing to me as I thought on it throughout the week. 

The verse for this week is John 14:27, this is what I came up with:

I chose to use this pretty floral paper from My Minds Eye Everday Flair line.  I went for a floral pattern because as I thought about this verse the song " In the Garden" kept coming to mind.  The song speaks of  time spent in communion with Jesus in a garden,  As we spend time in God's word and in prayer a peace that passes all understanding is gained. We become rooted and grounded in the promises of God, and that gives me peace throughout all of life's trials and seasons. 

I fussy cut the flowers and leaves from the same patterned paper I used for the background. I really wanted my card to have a 3D feel to it, and to really make the verse the focal point of the card.   I used a frame from fancy pants designs around the verse.  I did have to cut it just a bit to make it fit, but I'm still happy with how it turned out. 

I also really liked how Karen's font choice emphasizes particular parts of the verse.  It really helps me to memorize the verse.  ( I'm a visual learner ).  It caused me to think over and over again this week on  "let not your heart be troubled".  I really needed a good reminder of this command from Jesus.  I don't need to worry, or  be troubled because God has everything in control, and if I'm trusting in Him and His perfect plan, then I have nothing to be "troubled" about. 

I'm so thankful for the "peace" that Jesus gives, for the "peace" that is found only in Him!  

As always, I encourage you to play along in the challenge over at Word Art Wednesday.  I'd love to see what you come up with!

Blessings,