Thank you! :o)

Hello, my sweet friends!

I would like to start by thanking you all for your wonderful birthday wishes, 

both here and on facebook. 

You are just the sweetest girls and I appreciate each one of you. 

I had a beautiful day and was thoroughly spoiled.

I'd like to share a photo of one of the wonderful gifts I received.

One of my daughters had this flower cake delivered.

Isn't it yummy?...and no calories! 

It even came with the right number of candles! ;o)

* * * * *

Okay, now on to my project.

This is my card for Deedee's March Digi of the Month Challenge.

This digi is called "Right On Track" and you can find it in Deedee's Shop.

Since I've been so busy celebrating, I opted to use the pre-colored digi this time. 

It's really fun to have that option available.

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock;

Image and Sentiment: Deedee's March Digi - Right On Track;

Punch: Fiskars - Grass;

Die: Memory Box - Puffy Clouds;

Bird Stamp: Tim Holtz Stamp Set.

* * * * *

Since I created a project using the March digi,

I will receive another free digi set for the April challenge.

I can't wait to see what it is.

You can pop over to Deedee's and join in the fun.

* * * * *

I hope to see you all back here on Thursday.

I'll have an exciting bit of news to share! :o)

Happy Birthday to Me! :o)

Good morning, my friends!

Well, it's that time of year again!

Those of you that have been stopping by my blog for a while know that, for special occasions, 

my husband asks me to make him a card to give to me.

He also pays VERY well! 

I'm happy he considers my birthday a special occasion.

So here's the card I made him to give to me today!

I had fun deciding what the inside of the card would say! lol

It doesn't hurt to remind him, right? ;o)

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock;

Image: Tiddly Ink - Wishful Pixie;

Stamps: Simon Says Stamp Card Kit;

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black;

Beautiful Heart Die - Gift from Willy;

Pearls - My Stash!

* * * * *

Have a great day, my friends!

I know I will! We've got lots of happy plans to celebrate! :o)

{Glory Art} Scripture Challenge #5 - Not Alone

Hello, my friends!

I have a new Scripture Challenge tag to share with you today!

The {Glory Art} Scripture Challenge #5 is "Not Alone", 
and you can read/see Patter's wonderful post HERE.

Do you ever feel like you're all alone in the world?
I think we all do at one time or another...or another and another! lol 
Sometimes it's even the easiest to feel the loneliest when we are in a big crowd, isn't it?
What an awful feeling.

Yet what a comfort it is to know that we really aren't alone at all!
God has promised to be with us ALWAYS.
In Deuteronomy 31:5 it says:

"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; 
He will NEVER leave you nor forsake you.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."

I looked up the word forsake in the dictionary.
It means: "to quit or leave entirely; abandon; desert."

What a wonderful promise we have been given!
I think that sometimes, when we have trouble remembering this promise, 
God will give us wonderful reminders that He is there.
One way He does this is by gifting us with someone special...just when we need them.

Next time you are feeling alone, please remember that you are not alone;
God is with you ALWAYS! :o)

Materials Used:

Papers: My Mind's Eye - Alphabet Soup, Recollections - Cardstock;

Dies: Spellbinders - Big Scalloped Ovals (LG), Rose Creations;

Stamps: Stampin' Up - The Nicest Things, Unknown Alphabet;

Ink: Stampin' Up - Baja Breeze;

Marker: Tim Holtz Distress Marker - Peacock Feathers;

Bling: Robin's Nest;

Ribbon: My Stash.

* * * * *

Linking Up To:

{Glory Art} Scripture Challenge #5 - Never Alone

Word Art Wednesday Challenge #175 - Anything Goes

* * * * *

Here is a beautiful song that fits perfectly with this challenge:

Here are the words:

I Am Not Alone

by Kari Jobe

"When I walk through deep waters

I know that You will be with me

When I'm standing in the fire

I will not be overcome

Through the valley of the shadow

I will not fear

I am not alone

I am not alone

You will go before me

You will never leave me

In the midst of deep sorrow

I see Your light is breaking through

The dark of night will not overtake me

I am pressing into You

Lord, You fight my every battle

And I will not fear

You amaze me

Redeem me 

You call me as Your own 

You're my strength 

You're my defender 

You're my refuge in the storm 

Through these trials 

You've always been faithful 

You bring healing to my soul"

All Dressed Up - Challenge #31

Hello, my friends!

Today is the start of a new challenge at All Dressed Up!

The challenges are always "Anything Goes" but you must use an All Dressed Up image.

For my card I used this sweet image called "Love My Pets" that you can find HERE.

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock; 

Image: All Dressed Up - Love My Pets,

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Punch: Martha Stewart - Photo Corner;

Ribbon: Celebrate It;

Pearls: My Stash.

* * * * *

All of Wendy's fabulous images are available in her etsy shop HERE.

Head on over to All Dressed up blog to check out the rest of the teams creations, 

and why not enter the challenge while you are there.

 **Please note** 

To enter our challenges you MUST use an All Dressed Up Image or paper.

Don't forget to stop by our Facebook Group to keep up to date with all the latest All Dressed Up news, 

and to chat with fellow crafters. 

{Glory Art} Scripture Challenge #4 - Wisdom

Hello, my friends!

I hope your week is going well!

A big welcome to my newest friends!

I have my next Scripture Challenge tag to share with you today. 

I'm a few days late with this one but no longer behind.

The word we were given this time is "wisdom".

You can read Patter's great devotional on the subject HERE.

I think that the world's definition of wisdom is somewhat different than God's definition.

The world sees wisdom as something that comes from education; 

more of a learning or being book smart. 

I think that wisdom that comes from God is taking the knowledge that we have and using it appropriately.

I tried to depict this with my tag design and my chosen Scripture verse.

I used an adorable Sushi Doll called "I Love Nerds" that you can find HERE.

He's a sweet little geek, and I have surrounded him with books.

He actually reminds me of my little brother when he was young! lol 

The Scripture verse, in Proverbs 3:21, instructs him on what he should do with his knowledge:

"My son, preserve sound judgement and discernment,

do not let them out of your sight."

Such sound instruction for each one of us, don't you think?

Here's my tag:

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock;

Image: Sushi Dolls - I Love Nerds,

Spectrum Noir Markers;

Embossing Folder: Darice - School Books;

Stamp: Impression Obsession - Book Shelves;

Ink: Stampin' Up - Basic Brown;

Ribbon: Stampin' Up;

Alpha Stickers: Prima.

* * * * *

Linking Up To:

{Glory Art} Scripture Challenge #4 - Wisdom

* * * * *

One more Scripture verse I'd like to share with you is found in James 1:5:

"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,

who gibes generously to all without finding fault,

and it will be given to you."

 I hope the rest of your week is full of joy! :o)

All Dressed Up - New Release

Hello, my friends!

It's the 7th of the month, which means it's time for a new release at All Dressed Up! Woohoo!

You can find these images, as well as all the others, at the All Dressed Up Shop.
Wendy has created four fabulous new images:

Party Frock

Butterfly Dreams

Summer Days

A girl can't have too many shoes

Aren't they wonderful?

As soon as I saw the "Summer Days" image I knew what I had to do.

I made a layout to showcase the photos of my daughters learning to ride bikes.

So...I went ahead and made the layout

but now I'm having trouble finding the photos.

I was out of town for a while and ran out of time.

I'm sure they're around here somewhere! ;o)

I coloured the image and fussy cut it out.
Then I used my Bazzill stitching templates to decorate my page. 
Finally, I added a few fluffy clouds, and some brads for the center of the stitched flowers.
This page was so much fun to put together!

Here's a closeup of the sweet image:

Materials Used:

Papers: American Crafts - Cardstock;

Image: All Dressed Up - Summer Days;

Spectrum Noir Markers;

Templates: Bazzill In Stitch'z Templates;

DMC Embroidery Floss;

Die: Memory Box - Puffy Clouds;

Stamp: Simon Says Stamp - Life is a Journey;

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black;

Brads: My Stash.

* * * * *

Don't forget our challenges are now always ANYTHING GOES,
but you MUST use an All Dressed Up image.

Why not treat yourself and play along with us for a chance of winning 3 images of your choice!

Also, don't forget to stop by our Facebook Group to share your All Dressed Up creations, 

chat with the DT girls, and keep up to date with everything All Dressed Up.

Happy Crafting!

Hide His Word In My HeART - February

Hello and Happy Sunday, my friends!

It's the last Sunday of the month, and I'm back to share 4 more pages with you 

from my Journal for Hide His Word In My HeART.

It's a facebook group that does a Scripture Challenge every week. 

If you missed my January pages you can find them HERE.

I'm having such a great time working on these pages. 

Much thought and prayer is put into each one.

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

Week 8

Images Used:

Sushi Dolls New Release Image - Pray Without Ceasing;

(so new it's not in the shop - I will link it as soon as it's available)

Deedee's Digis - Trust the Lord;

Delicious Doodles - Hydrangea.

All coloured with Spectrum Noir Markers.

* * * * *

Again, I haven't gone into details about my pages 

but I think you can read the verse and see the meaning behind the design.

Please let me know if you have any questions about anything.

I'll be back with four more pages on the last Sunday in March!

Sunday Blessings to you all! :o)