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Labor Day Fun

2011-09-05T15:11:00.002-04:00

Stamp used is by Impression Obsession. Didn't need to do much for this just added in the water and sky and it's lovely.

Next picture was made using an Innovative Stamp image of a tree and the Zindorf technique.

Quiet Reflection

2011-09-04T12:07:00.001-04:00

Decided to share this card today that I created on Saturday with my friends. Hope you enjoy and think on the things of God today. Reflect upon his wonderful majesty.

Sea Turtles & Butterflies

2011-08-28T17:02:00.006-04:00

This past weekend I made the above cards from a kit by Card Maker. They turned out really lovely and I made @8 of them from the kit with loads of die cuts left over to make additional cards. Total cards made last weekend was 19.

Card swap project. In honor of this past weeks hurricane in the Atlantic ocean I decided to make these cards for a card swap. Made @23 of them. Total cards this weekend was 25 including the two Zindorf style cards.

Weekend Practice #2

2011-08-28T16:56:00.002-04:00

First picture was inspired from a photograph in a magazine. I wanted to see if I could duplicate it and I think I came pretty close.

This second picture was inspired by Whitewater Falls on the NC/SC line in the upper corner of SC. I love the mountains and enjoy trying to duplicate the scenes.

Marathon Brayer Weekend

2011-08-21T20:58:00.007-04:00

Zindorf Workshop August 2011

2011-08-14T08:16:00.006-04:00

Michelle Zindorf taught two workshops on this day. In each class we made three lovely cards.

Framed Art

2011-08-11T19:28:00.000-04:00

Decided to frame the last three cards I had done with the Zinna stamp.

Lake Jocassee, July 2011

2011-08-11T19:24:00.003-04:00

These photos were taken around the lake of Lake Jocassee on the border of North & South Carolina.

Zinnia's

2011-07-30T09:18:00.004-04:00

Zinnia-Serendipity Stamps
Copic's Used: Flower-Y00, Y13, Y15, Y28; Leaves-YG00, YG01, YG663, YG667, Bkround-Woo, W01, BG10, Shadow, YG91

Copic's Used: - Flower-YR12, YR14, YR15, YR18, Y19, E09; Leaves YG00, YG03, YG25; Bkground W00, W01, BG10, Shadow = YG91
Colored the die cut from same cardstock as the card and colored in with same markers used to color the flowers.

Spring Flowers

2011-07-26T19:21:00.000-04:00

Copics - Pink R81, R85, R89

Flowers for YOU

2011-07-24T07:45:00.004-04:00

Copics R22, R29, R39, R81, YG01, YG03, YG25, YG67, C00,C01, C03, BG10, Y11, Y15, Y38, YG23

Copics, R81, R85, R89

Copics R29, R39, R89, Y17

Name Tags for TOPS

2011-04-17T14:22:00.002-04:00

The above pictures are the 16 name tags I created for a group in Burlington. Their theme was the 20's. Used the new die cut from Spellbinders and the new stamp set from JustRite to create these. Not sure what stamp company the lady is from but she was perfect for this project. I used black fun fur on the wrap around her shoulders.

Folly

2011-03-23T18:31:00.003-04:00

All men's souls are immortal, but the souls of the righteous are immortal and divine.
Socrates

Through the influence of a special friend who makes personalized Follies I decided to give it a try and made this one from Hospice Flea Market Finds. I've taken it to work to enjoy in my cubicle.

Christmas Ornaments

2010-12-05T19:40:00.005-05:00

Christmas Tree
This year our church decided to have a tree with ornaments on it to raise money for the Lottie Moon Christmas offering. People were to make donations in Honor or in Memory of someone and make a donation of $5.00. This year we had 203 ornaments. I wrote on each ornament and and decorated the ornaments. See below.

We used die cuts of crosses, cutouts of angels, and doves on the back and used glitter to decorate.

Weekend stamping Fun

2010-09-20T06:06:00.003-04:00

Had a great weekend on Saturday playing with a friend and our stamps. The above card was made using Heartfelt Creations stamps and die cuts. The next cards were from the Autumn Card Maker kit I received this month. The papers were wonderful.

Wanted to post this card I did for the ladies where I use to work. Hope they are still enjoying them.

Ms Gardener Easel Card

2010-09-01T06:09:00.005-04:00

Recently I made a card for a friend using one the Close To My Heart sets. She enjoy's gardening as a hobby. Added green flower soft at the bottom to make grass.

Christmas in July Post

2010-07-25T21:10:00.003-04:00

Sharing some of the cards I have created during July. It was a lot of fun doing these in July when it's been so HOT here. It was to get up to 101 today. The card above was from Flourishes. The stamps below are from Our Daily Bread Designs.

This next set of cards is from Just Rite Stampers. They have some very simple but neat stamps.
I used card stock I picked up last year at the end of the season at Michael's for the base of the card. These were quick.

Beauty Within

2010-07-16T08:26:00.004-04:00

Today's cards are using images from Flourishes stamp set - Beauty Within. I used Copic markers to color these in. The Copics used on the rose above were E04, R89, YG91, YG93, YG95.

Humming Birds

2010-07-15T19:02:00.003-04:00

Enjoyed making these cards using the stamps by Flourishes. I stamped on Close to My Heart white cardstock with Memento Ink. I then colored them with Copic Markers. Added dimension to the humming bird and to a few flowers and leaves by stamping on extra cardstock and cutting them out.

Stamps by Flourishes - Humming Along -
Copic Markers -Flowers R22, R27, Leaves G12, YG14, YG17, Humming Bird YG01, YG23
Black Memento Ink

Colors - Flowers Y17, Y35, Y38 Leaves G12, Y14, YG17, Humming Bird YG01, YG23
Background paper was created years ago using Glossy white cardstock, pigment inks and marblized.

Luau Cards

2010-06-04T16:02:00.005-04:00

Our church is participating in giving a birthday party for prisoners at one of the local prisons in late June. We were to send invitations and provide a Birthday card. On Memorial day several ladies from our church joined me in creating 20 invitations and 20 birthday cards. Here are our creations.

Spirelli Cards

2010-06-04T15:47:00.007-04:00

Recently I came upon a card kit sold by Card Makers. This kit had a project book with 6 ideas and supplies to create 6 different cards. There were enough supplies to create 10 cards in the kit. I love the colors and would never have thought to put these together. I got busy and made 5 of the cards they suggested. I choose to not make the sixth card and used supplies to make multiplies of the cards I really liked. So far I've made seven cards from this kit and have enjoyed doing them. Who knew you could have so much fun with Spirelli.

Dollar Tree & Scripture Stamps

2010-05-16T06:56:00.004-04:00

The cards that are presented here were made using the scripture passages from Our Daily Bread Designs and Clear Dollar Stamps. I purchased the lovely cards from the Dollar Tree and added the scriptures to them. I loved these and there are matching mini journals. I will add a matching Bookmark to create a gift ensemble.

2010-05-06T18:59:00.002-04:00

This is a card I made using one of the Just Rite stamps from March/April release.

2010-03-24T18:25:00.001-04:00

Easter Card - Stamp set by ODBD.

ODBD-Easter Card

2010-03-24T18:17:00.003-04:00

Easter Card - Stamp Set from ODBD - I Am The Way Colored with Copic Markers

Butterfly Card

2010-03-24T17:44:00.001-04:00

This is a card I made for a friend's daughter for a birthday. This one was made using MS Punches and Sizzix die cut.

Invitation-Called to Love

2010-01-31T19:43:00.003-05:00

Invitation for First Baptist Church of Haw River's Ladies Night Out banquet in February.

Sing to The Lord

2010-01-29T16:04:00.003-05:00

This is my entry into the Our Daily Bread Design contest. This card was made using one of the Spellbinders frames die cuts on tin foil and then I sponged on alcohol inks. Hope you enjoy.

Feel the Love

2010-01-11T16:40:00.005-05:00

If you have come to this site from ODBD please click on the second name to find the contest entry for ODBD.

This is my entry into the Flourishes contest for "Feel the Love". I have used cardstock found at Michaels' along with a sizzix die cut from years ago. I have loads of those die cuts I pull out from time to time. I'm so glad I bought those back then. The center hearts are on pop dots giving the card some dimension. Feel the love!!! The design came from a workshop I attended in South Carolina during December and was originally a christmas card. I adapted it for Valentines and think it would make a great design for all ocassions.

Stampin Sisters Christmas Party 09

2009-12-08T20:26:00.009-05:00

The above card is one of the cards I created for Christmas this year. I made 22 of these. The theme was about pineapples as I included a Pineapple Bookmark in each card. Merry Christmas.

Sunday night a group of friends that have been together for the last 10 years meet to celebrate our annual Christmas party. Out of 15 we actually had 10 able to attend this year. Below are some of the pictures from the party.

We Three Kings

2009-11-26T20:35:00.003-05:00

Today is Thanksgiving and I have so many things that I'm thankful for. God is so good to us. I'm thankful for God's salvation, my wonderful husband, my family, my job and all my wonderful friends.

Today's post is about a promised messiah. Each of us are like the three kings searching for Christ in our lives. This stamp set is from the Our Daily Bread Designs collection.

God Bless.

Thank you and Christmas Post

2009-11-22T14:39:00.004-05:00

This card is for a project I was asked to help with. The stamp I've had for at least 10 years and was needing some loving care. This stamp is from Magenta. We will be making @40 of these cards for a church library. We will be adding a few pages to the inside for the Thank You to donors. There are so many possibilities that this stamp could be used for.

I love Winter scenes and this card makes me think of a cold winter evening. Tree stamps are by IO and the deer I believe is from a CTMH winter set.

Workshop Cards

2009-11-07T02:35:00.006-05:00

Yesterday was a busy day for me. I had prepared for a card workshop at church and had a great time sharing with the ladies of my church. Below are the cards we made.

The first two images are digital images from Angels Landing. The Christmas Cards were done using the new Cuttlebug Folders that were available through HSN this week.
Enjoy and God Bless.

Bookmarks

2009-10-24T12:56:00.005-04:00

Today's post is about bookmarks. On a recent trip to the mountains a few weeks ago I found a great example of making a bookmark into a bookmark card. So here are some examples of what I came up with.

These cards were made using the Just Rite brand of stamps. Cardstock from Hobby Lobby.

This cards was made using Inkadinkado samps and Stampin Up paper.

This example was made using cardstock from Michael's and StampinUp stamps.

Teddy & John

2009-10-18T16:50:00.001-04:00

My two boys.

Sympathy Cards

2009-10-18T16:45:00.001-04:00

Samples of Sympathy cards I worked on Saturday morning.

Quilted Cards

2009-10-11T08:45:00.002-04:00

This collection of Christmas cards was made from cutting strips of paper and placing them in a pattern a top of a rectangle piece of card stock. the card stock was run through on a Xyron to add the adhesive on one side. I used some stickers I got last year at Michael's to the centers.

Happy Halloween

2009-10-08T20:57:00.003-04:00

The Great Pumpkin.

It's been a while since I've posted so I finally decided to post this one.
Stamp set by Our Daily Bread Designs.

2009-09-25T20:21:00.001-04:00

This is a group of get well cards I worked on over the last few weeks for the sick in our community. Hope to have more this weekend.

Oak Leaf

2009-09-12T11:23:00.003-04:00

I spent the afternoon yesterday working with the ladies in my church to make Get Well cards for the sick in our church. It is rewarding for me to be able to give back to God and share the talents he has given me with others. I hope these cards will be a blessing to the people who receive the cards. Several weeks ago we did @20 cards for the men/women who are in the military. We wanted to send them to the men and women on our pray list. I finally received addresses for 5 of them yesterday and 2 more will be available next week. Hopefully these will get mailed next week. If you are readying this email and have an address that you want us to send a thank you card to from our church please send me an email to magnoliaandivy@gmail.com

The cards today are ones I worked on last week and wanted to share.
Quote: "Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy; they will sing before the Lord, for he comes."

Craft Critique

2009-09-08T15:01:00.002-04:00

Found a new blog today and am linking to their site for a chance to win one of the new Basic Grey cardstock releases. Since I've already got the Eire I would love to win the Indian Summer. So here's the link. Craft Critique

CTMH Give Thanks

2009-09-07T18:04:00.003-04:00

These two picture didn't come out very well because of a glare from the camera but they are really nice in person. The one below used a CTMH set called Give Thanks. I created these using the Zindorf technique.

Fall Leaves

2009-09-05T13:48:00.004-04:00

I worked this weekend with the Spellbinders leaves die cuts. The following pictures were made using the Basic Grey paper and Adirondack inks on tin foil leaves. Ribbon is from Hobby Lobby.

More to come on Sunday.

Give Thanks

2009-08-23T20:21:00.004-04:00

I am posting a few more of the cards I worked on this weekend. This stamp is from CTMH set Give Thanks. I again used cardstock from Basic Grey-Eerie collections. This scripture is the theme for the new blog by StampinSistersInChrist. I used MS to create the scripture passage using various fonts.

The card below was made using the Just Rite Stamper Autumn collection. The ribbon is from Hobby Lobby.

Our scripture from Sunday School this morning was found in Jonah 1:1-3 as we know Jonah ran from doing God's will and there was a cost of disobeying God. Obeying God sometimes requires a major adjustment in our lifestyles and we are prone to ignore the urging of the Holy Spirit. Even though Jonah rebelled he discovered that it did not disqualify him from being used by God. We can have comfort in knowing that God loves us and will lead us back to him when we make wrong choices. Have a great week.

A Season of Gratitude

2009-08-22T08:22:00.005-04:00

I have been very busy creating some cards for fall. I want to start off by sharing this one using Close To My Heart stamps. I stamped everything on Copic paper and embossed the saying and and Horn of Plenty with clear embossing poweder. I used SU-artichoke ink and versa fine black ink pad. The paper behind the image is from the new Basic Grey line for fall called Errie. I love this new paper. I won a few sheets last week and so I wanted to start using it. The horn of plenty was colored in using Copic markers.

The next card I am going to share is using Just Rite stamps from their Autumn Blessings collection. I just love this collection. I will have another ready for tomorrow's post. Happy Stamping.
I am participating in a fun challenge by a new blog that started up recently called "StampinsistersinChrist. This weeks challenge was to post cards with a food or drink theme. I participated with the strawberry cards I had done earlier. If you would like to visit this site I have added a Blinky on the side bar for their website. The scripture for this challenge is found in John 6:35. "I am the bread of life....... more to come on this tomorrow.

God Bless and Have a Great Day!

Fall Scene

2009-08-19T17:56:00.002-04:00

I am getting in the mood for fall. This card was made using the Zindorf Technique. I will be doing more cards similar to this in the next few weeks. This stamp set was released last year by Inkadinkado and was purchased at Michael's. Cardstock is from StampinUP.
Cardstock: Artichoke, pumpkin pie, black, barely bananna
Ink: Adirondack Lettuce, SU Artichoke, SU Pumpkin Pie, CTMH Honey & Buttercup, Versamark pad, CTMH Cranberry
Ribbon from Hobby Lobby.

Thought for the day: We cannot run away from the presence of God. God loves everyone-even the unlovely.

Wedding Card-Carolina Blue

2009-08-17T08:39:00.003-04:00

This card was made this weekend for our pastor's daughter's shower next week. Her colors were Carolina Blue and Brown. I have used StampinUp Bashful Blue cardstock for the base, CTMH Cocoa. The stamp I picked up at the Dollar Store. I colored in the small flowers with water color markers and then added clear glue to the top and diamond dust over the glue. Looks pretty good up close just doesn't show up well in the photograph.

Thought for the day: Now these three remain: Faith, Hope, and Love, But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13

Strawberries

2009-08-13T18:07:00.003-04:00

OK, I love strawberries and today's post has me craving the red lucious sweet fruit. When we lived in SC we had a friend that had a strawberry farm and each summer I would help them sell and pick strawberries.

This is July's release from Flourishes - Strawberries. The card base is on Chocolate brown layered with White cardstock, punched by Martha Stewart punch, one layer was embossed with the cuttlebug swiss dot folder. I used Spellbinders - Petite Circle and Scalloped Circle to mount the image.

Several weeks ago a few of my friends and I visited a stamp convention and discovered a company called Heartfelt Creations. They had a sample of their image of strawberries and I just had to have it. I've followed basically their sketch but used colors that I had.
All images are colored using the Copic markers.

Ok, do I have you drooling for strawberries. Note these are the first cards I have ever done sewing on. Wasn't that hard on my normal sewing machine, can't seem to get the little sewing machines to work as well.

Todays bible verse: At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:10-11

Riding Bike - Angel by Me & Carrie Lou

2009-08-11T07:08:00.003-04:00

This image is by Sara Kay. Doesn't this remind you of riding your bike when we were young. Frame is cut by nestabilities and colored with Copic Markers.

Today's image is by Me & Carrie Lou. I've had this stamp for ages and have always loved it. She has been colored in using Copic markers. I'll post the colors I used later today. I found this lovely paper at the Enchanted Cottage in Lewisville, NC.

The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand. Psalm 3-23-24

Penney Black Patio & PSX

2009-08-09T21:44:00.003-04:00

Today's card image is from Penney Black. I have used the flower soft product above the patio doors. This is one of 5 cards I made this past weekend.

This image is a PSX stamp. I used CTMH paper and a cuttlebug embossing folder at the bottom. This card stock is actually green even though the picture looks like it is a beige.
Check back later in the week for the rest of the cards made this week.

Romans 3:22 We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.

2009-08-03T20:03:00.002-04:00

Had a great weekend visiting family last week. We got home this afternoon and I thought I would add this wonderful new image from Sara Kay. Image is colored in using Copics and background was sponged on. I used a Cuttlebug folder to emboss on the cardstock behind the Frame. This is a Spellbinders die cut frame. Flowers are from Michaels wedding section.

Moravian Love Feast

2009-07-29T18:49:00.002-04:00

I got an early start on my Christmas cards with this card. I used one of the new border dies from Spellbinders. The stamp is from Enchanted Cottage. I used a Martha Stewart punch and rhinestones. A SU stamp was used for the pine boughs - stamp with Bamboo green and embossed with clear embossing powder.

Winston-Salem Stamp Convention

2009-07-26T21:01:00.002-04:00

This weekend I was able to attend the stamp convention in Winston-Salem. It was a great day getting to visit all the vendor booths and learn some new techniques. We made lots of purchases and I can hardly wait to play with all our new stuff.

The card today is one I had made several weeks ago when I was playing with tinfoil and dye inks. I also used the flower soft products to make the flowers. Paper is from CTMH, Martha Stewart punch along with rhinestones and prima flowers.

Thought for the day: Romans 10:13 For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. HCSB

Sing to the Lord 2

2009-07-22T21:22:00.002-04:00

Our Daily Bread Designs has the greatest stamps. This card is using the Sing to the Lord set. The bird is colored with Copic markers and cut out and pop dots used to create a 3-D effect. The base cardstock is from CTMH-Hollyhock.

Thought for the day. If you claim to be religious but don't control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. James 1:26 Our words show what kind of person we really are. Simply trying to control your words isn't enough. First you need a change of heart; then good, kind, and healing words will follow.

Flourishes Daffodil

2009-07-19T07:35:00.005-04:00

Flourishes has the most wonderful botanical stamps. I'm using their Daffodil set for this Tri-fold card. I also used their set called Timeless Quotes. Base cardstock is SU-Artichoke, background paper is from Basic Grey. Image is colored in with of course Copic markers. I love this quote about Faith and how it relates to my life. I seem to always want to know how something is going to turn out before I want to invest time and energy into doing it. When I set out to make a card I can't predict always how it will turn out. I start and then experiment with different ways and looks before I declare it finished. So I must walk with faith that the end product will be ok.
Have a blessed day!
Sandra

Friendship is the Wine of Life

2009-07-16T19:39:00.002-04:00

Hello again everyone, today's card is in celebration of all my friends past and present and future. I just looked through my high school classmates list on the website that is set up for us to log in and connect with each other. It's amazing to me that we have such technology that we can connect from all parts of the world.
On with today's card. I have this stamp from long time ago. This is a stamp by PSX circa 1999. Yes, I have a lot of older stamps and plan to start using them more frequently. Design was stamped in Bamboo Memento Ink, colored with copic markers. Used crystal effects over the grapes, glass, and bottle of wine. Added a border at the bottom with a Martha Stewart punch and added a bow made from ribbon I found at Hobby Lobby and have fallen in love with. The ribbon is a blend of 55% polyester and 45%Nylon. Makes great bows. Cardstock is of course my favorite color green from CTMH-topiary.
I have also got an opportunity to start placing cards in a local shop here in town. I have prepared 12 cards to sell. Keep your fingers crossed.

God Bless everyone and have a great day!!
Sandra

2009-07-14T20:53:00.002-04:00

Today's card image is Sara Kay with her dog. Copic markers used on dress were B000 and B37. Used the B000 to pick up color from the tip of B37 for shadows. Apron was done with G40 and G24. Skin E00 and E02. Used Petite oval & scallop oval nestabilities.

Vines & Birds

2009-07-12T15:58:00.002-04:00

Today's post is made using the Flourishes stamps set Birds and Vine and Timeless Quotes and Wordsworth Comfort Verse. I stamped the vines using Memento Bamboo ink and CTMH Hydrangea. I used Liquid Pearls on the Queen Ann's Lace. The cards below were made to send out to the sick people in our church.

My friend came by last week and asked for assistance and an idea to use for some cards she was making for a member of her church. I gave her some ideas and loaned her a few supplies and stamps to use. Below is her creation. The saying on the card is from the elderly church member who has been sending cards to her church members through out her life.

Col. 1:15-17 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation; because by Him everything was created, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities - all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and by Him all things hold together.

2009-07-09T20:22:00.004-04:00

Several months ago I found a card on ODBD website and wanted to make one like it. I already had the On Eagles Wings stamp set and was waiting for the right opportunity to make the card. Last Friday a friend and I set out to create the card. Our's is very similar but we didn't have all the stamps that were originally used. I used a leaf from a SU celebration set to stamp on the scrapbook paper I used for the circles. Cut the circles with Nestabilities and then cut them in Half. We used CTMH - Honey ink and SU Pumpkin Pie ink to sponge in colors. The eagle was colored with Copic markers E31,E35, E37. I created a mask for this one and sponged the colors around the eagle. An alternate way would be to clear emboss over the eagle and then apply the sponged on colors.

Recently Flourishes had a new stamp set come out called Patriotism on Parade I thought the bunting from this set would look great with this Eagle. I used SU- Night of Navy base card stock and Real Red. Stamped the bunting on Classic Crest cardstock and used Copic B37 and R46 to color in the image. Added star brads to the corners. Red cardstock was put sthrough a cuttlebug folder for texture.

I really like the way this card turned out.

2009-07-07T21:45:00.002-04:00

This is another card I made using the Peacock from Impression Obsession. This card was featured last week on their Blog. I was thrilled to see it posted on their website. So cool!!

Impression Obsession Peacock

2009-07-05T17:02:00.005-04:00

Today's card is made with the Impression Obsession Peacock stamp Peacock E1674. Cardstock is Baja Breeze from Stampin' Up.

Today's thought: My life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned to me by the Lord Jesus. Acts 20:24

God Works For the Good

2009-07-01T06:10:00.003-04:00

This card was made using the ODBD stamp set from Scriptures. I used CTMH tulip cardstock for the base and layered with Daisy D's Vintage Holiday paper. Used curved nestabilities and labels 4 dies from Spellbinders.

Thought for the day: Jesus said- "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the father except through me." John 14:6

Pitcher of Flowers

2009-07-01T05:58:00.004-04:00

Todays post is a Stampin' Up retired set with a pitcher of flowers. I love this stamp and have used it many times. Thanks TD. Papers used were from the Coordinations line and also CTMH terra cotta. Used one of the label nestabilities and the flourish is from another of the Spellbinders sets.

Thought of the Day: God has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 3:11

You are the Potter

2009-06-28T21:04:00.008-04:00

This weekend I started out by creating the card above using the ODBD set called You Are the Potter. I have planned for this for years and was just waiting for the right stamp and time. The pots are stamped on "birch" bark and lightly colored with Copic Markers. Below is the inside of the card using one of the scripture verses and the stamp.

Stamps by: Our Daily Bread Designs-You Are The Potter
Ink: Memento Black and Rick Cocoa,
Paper: CTMH-Red Barn, Birch Bark
Accessories: Copic markers, Hemp

Thought for the Day: Because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world's corruption caused by human desires. In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God's promises 2 Peter 1:4-5

Chair for Me

2009-06-24T09:57:00.008-04:00

Today's sample is in two parts. The cover of the card was created using the flower pot from a Flourishes set called "Chairs for You". I used CTMH cardstock for the base and the printed paper on front. Inside of the card I used the chair from the same set - stamped on CTMH paper and cut out image. Chair is embosed in Gold on the CTMH paper. I borrowed the lovely dog stamp (don't remember the stamp company) and stamped, colored with copics and cut him out and placed him on the chair.

Bible Verse for the day: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, So that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

2009-06-22T05:54:00.003-04:00

My son enjoys riding a motorcycle. So after much searching for a rubber stamp with a motorcycle I found this one at Clear Dollar Stamps. Used my copic markers to color in the image.

Thought for theDay: God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1

2009-06-21T08:01:00.003-04:00

This is the card I made for John for Father's Day. The card was made using the new Flourishes set. The base card was CTMH cardstock and I used a sizzix embossing folder for the embossed designs.

Thought for the Day: Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the Godly to slip and fall. Psalm 55:22

Violets

2009-06-20T21:38:00.002-04:00

This card was created using the Flourishes set "Violets". I used Copic markers to color in the flowers and leaves. Printed paper is by Basic Grey. Used nestabilities round circles, scallop circles, and 12" lace die.

Thought for the day: He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way. Psalm 25:9
Being humble means acknowledging your proper place before the Lord. When we worship him in humility, God will lead us and teach us the right way to live.

Flag

2009-06-18T05:12:00.001-04:00

Today's post is a little different. I wanted to share something from Children's Church last sunday that has stuck with me this week. It was about finding Jesus in the flag. Here is a list of what I can remember.
Stars: represent the star announcing the birth of Jesus
Blue background: represents the sins of all people
Red: represents the blood Jesus shed for our sins
White: represents the forgiveness of our sins and the cleansing of those sins.
Stick or pole: represents the cross that Jesus died upon to forgive our sins.

I'm sure there are a couple of things I have forgotten but for now these are what I remember.

Mountain Retreat

2009-06-16T20:13:00.000-04:00

Today's card was made several months ago when I was experimenting with the Zindorf technique.

Stamps: Impression Obsession,
Paper: Close To My Heart
Inks: Dye inks by Adirondack
Accessories: Ribbon from Michaels

Thought for the day: Faith is confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance of things we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1

Foliage Frame

2009-06-15T19:29:00.003-04:00

Several months ago I saw a card on a website and thought I would like to make one similar to it. This picture is my version of the card. The frame was made from tinfoil placed over cardstock for strength and then cut using Spellbinders Foliage Frame die cut. The scripture was stamped on clear transparency and attached to the frame. The frame was then pop dotted over Basic Grey paper. Ribbon was attached to the side.

Stamp: Unknown
Ink: Stazon Black
Spellbinders Foliage Frame
Paper: Basic Grey-Porcelain, Close To My Heart, Transparency
Accessories: Pink satin ribbon, paper flowers

Daily Devotional: Accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given the glory. Romans 15:7
Welcome everyone as Jesus would welcome them. It isn't a matter of searching for the best people to be around: it's a matter of bringing out the best in the people God has brought to you.

Red Bicycle

2009-06-14T16:50:00.001-04:00

Today I want to share a card that uses the stamp Bicycle from Flower Soft. I added the rock wall behind the bicycle using the Copic Markers.

Stamp by: Flower Soft
Paper: Black-Stampin UP, Red, Classic Nenah Solar White, Basic Grey
Colored with Copic markers. In the future I will make a list of colors
Accessories: Flower Soft, Crystal Effects

John and I went for a drive after church today searching for a place to create a sceen to make a picture for my header bar. We found a beautiful Magnolia tree (location to remain a secret) and found ivy growing in the Burlington park. We made lots of pictures and will change out headers occasionally using some of these shots.

Todays Devotional: 1 John 2:3-4 This is how we are sure that we have come to know Him: by keeping his commands. The one who says, "I have come to know him," without keeping His commands, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
Once we understand who Jesus is and embrace Him as Lord and Savior, the Scriptures teach that we cannot live in sin and be at peace with God.

Up and Away

2009-06-13T22:10:00.000-04:00

Ok, I've bitten the bullet and decided to start a blog. This will be a new experience for me and hopefully I can use this to share some of my artwork and ideas and links with my friends. The name for the blog came from some of my favorites things in nature. I'm a big fan of Magnolia blossoms and flowing rivers of Ivy. I have decorated my living room with a flower arrangement of Magnolia's. Also I have a picture I painted several years ago with a large Magnolia blossom.