Back with a Word Art Wednesday Card

Hi everyone! 

I've been MIA for quite some time now.   I've started working for a local photography company and between my new job, my daughter's school activities, church ministries, and just trying to maintain somewhat of a liveable home, the blog, of course, fell to the way-side.  

But, I'm so glad to be back to share the latest Word Art Wednesday design with you all. 

The verse for this week is such a reminder to me that God is never too busy for us and He will never allow His children to fall by the wayside. 

Here is my card:

I'm so glad and thankful that God willingly gave His only son that I and all those who place their complete trust in Him may have life.  Eternal Life!

I chose bright, happy colors for this card, because that's what the gospel makes me feel.... happy!

I used an old Websters Pages paper line for this card called Botanical Christmas.  I also used lots of random embellishments from my stash...:) 

I invite to come play along with us at Word Art Wednesday.  We love to see your creations. Also, remember that Word Art Wednesday is on Instagram.  Tag your creations #wawchallenge and you just might be featured!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Blessings, 

Free Printable Christmas Tickets

I know it's been awhile since I've last popped in for a visit, but I've been so busy. Ya, I know... excuses, excuses. Well, to make up for my absence I thought I would share a Christmas printable with you all. I hope you can find a way to use them. Maybe the printables could be used to decorate Jars, like I've done HERE.

Enjoy!

To download for printing click HERE.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas,

I would like to thank Karen of the Graphics Fairy for the use of her beautiful images.

Easy Christmas Gifts: DIY Decorated Jars

As I now have about a foot of snow in my yard, maybe more... I thought it would be a good time to start sharing some Christmas projects. I guess the beauty of freshly fallen snow just gets me in that Christmas mood. The reminder that with the birth of Christ we are all offered the free gift of salvation, the opportunity to be washed whiter than snow. 

With that being said, of course Christmas is my favorite holiday to celebrate. I enjoy everything about it... meditating on what my Savior did for me, the costly price he paid for my ransom, the deepness of HIS love. I enjoy the extra time I get to spend with my God, my family , and my friends at this time of year. I look forward to the extra days off from work/ homeschooling  my husband and I will have, to just enjoy what God has blessed us with. And of course I enjoy crafting little pretties for my family and friends.  

Like these super easy decorated jars. These started as Great Value maraschino cherry jars. I washed them and removed the labels. I then used mod podge to adhere the Christmas paper and labels to the jar. Make sure to use 2-sided paper, so that what you see inside the jar looks pretty too. I used Websters pages Botanical Christmas paper. I then used a free printable Christmas label from Pioneer Women found here.

Next,  I Mod Podged the lids and rolled them in Martha Stewart's fine craft glitter. Lastly I used mod podge to adhere the labels to the top of the lid. 

Once the jars are dry, add your favorite snack. I filled mine with chocolate covered cinnamon bears. Yum. 

These were so much fun to make, and I loved the results. I hope you are inspired to make something fun for your loved ones this holiday season. May we all strive to glorify God, by enjoying HIM now and forever more. 

Psalms 51:7

       Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow

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Christmas paper fun

There is no end to what you could create with a little imagination, and some fun scrapbook papers. I'm loving working with my new Websters pages vintage scrap papers. I purchased the papers from Juliana over at Dolce Scrapbook. Once I added a few embellishments, it was finished. Juliana has been such an inspiration. I'm always excited to create with her. Stop by her blog, and take a look at all of her wonderful creations, while your there be sure to visit her eBay store. You'll find high quality scrap booking supplies that will get your creative juices flowing. 

I actually cut out the bird from the cover of the scrapbook paper tablet, then I used Martha Stewart iridescent  white glitter to add some bling to the bird. Think of it as a little Christmas sparkle. 

The inside of card is an entire page of Websters pages Christmas collection. The only thing that I did to this page is distress the edges using chalk inks, and add more of the glitter to the flower rings. You could add whatever text you want to the middle.

So go on and make something to give to those that you love! I hope that you all have a Merry Christmas, and a happy New Year. I will not post again until after the New Year. Until next time......

Fine print... I'm not endorsed nor affiliated with eBay, Dolce Scrapbook, or Websters Pages. These are simply my opinions.

I'm linking to: Far above Rubies

Key-Lime Snowballs

I'm so excited to finally get in some holiday baking! I enjoy the tastes, smells, and lovely colors of holiday baking. I enjoy baking with my kids at this time of year. Our project for today was a first at my house but oh-so worth it. If you find Key-Lime pie delicious, then you'll love these easy to make truffles. 

What you'll need:

1 pkg. Pillsbury sugar cookie dough

juice from 2 large limes

8oz. pkg. Philly cream cheese

2 6oz. pkg. Bakers White Chocolate.

flaked coconut

Begin by opening the pkg. of cookie dough, place the dough into a large mixing bowl. Next, Squeeze the juice from both limes into the dough. Use a mixer on low speed to incorporate the juice into the dough. Your mixture should be the consistency of frosting. 

Using a spatula, spread the dough mixture onto a 9x9 cookie sheet. 

Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 min. or until edges are golden brown. 

it should look something like this. 

Once the cookie has cooled, use your hands to crumble it into a mixing bowl with the cream cheese. 

mix the lime cookie, and cream cheese together using your hands, finish mixing with a handheld mixer. You should now have a soft dough. that looks like this...

Now for the fun! 

*roll the dough into quarter sized balls

*using a toothpick, dip the ball into the melted white candy coating chocolate

*place chocolate covered ball onto wax paper

*sprinkle with flaked coconut while the chocolate is still soft.

*Chill for 1hr.

*Enjoy!

These truffles taste so yummy!  We were making them as gifts, but we'll see if there will be any left for giving.... 

Blessings,

My Memories Christmas Album Pages

Have you heard?  MyMemories has now released version 3 of their popular digital scrapbooking software. I just have to say that I'm having a lot of fun with it! It's easier to use and has loads more features.

Here is my latest creation:

How cute would something like this be as a Christmas gift for grandparents? If you would like to purchase Version 3 of the MyMemories program, you could still get $10 off the purchase price using my affiliate promo code: STMMMS70145

This program would make a great Christmas gift for anyone on your list who enjoys scrapbooking.

remember to check back tomorrow for freebie Friday.

Blessings,