This card is for the current His Holy Name Challenge where we are studying the attributes of God - this one is 'God Who Sees!' As I read the study and took the time to 'take it onboard' I knew as I started to make this card, it was the beginning if a journey for me....there is a lot of symbolism here which has become very personal for me...I know that you will see this on the gallery for a time, but for me, I am putting these HHN cards into a coffee table book, for my own use and have decided to add the descriptions that I upload there to remind me of how these have impacted me....and they have...this card...ia a journey of the Heart....and it started with...
Using this gorgeous filagree embossed heart...combined with this scripture...I added the ribbon and the heart embellishment to symbolise the fact that everything is tied up with the heart - God's heart and ours...we can look so 'together' externally, but God looks on our heart...our motives....the heart inside a heart symbolises that God sees our 'heart of hearts' - the real us! The ribbon around the image and holding the embellishment reminds me that everything I believe is tied up in this fact! The Book is there to symbolise the Word of God - you see this needs to be in our hearts...it will stand for all time, never fade away...it is our 'user manual' for life and brings hope and encouragement, truth and life....I want to not only know it 'by heart' BUT 'in my heart' where it holds eternal value!
I have layered this on an embossed panel of hearts, reminding me - it is all about the heart, there is no denying it - the edges have been sponged with distressing ink...how symbolic this is of that state my heart can be in when I allow other things to come and and effect me....it then moves to white....clean and pure....how I long to be!! The three brads symbolise the Trinity - I was going to use copper ones, but felt that the older looking ones were more relevant - you see this message...'God Who Sees' stands for all time, has weathered every age, never losing HIS impact and truth!
This whole process has brought about this card...I was tempted to add more and to make it more detailed, but just could not - as the study bring me back to the fact that 'God Who Sees' sees me!!! I am so challenged and would encourage you - DON'T LOSE HEART!!!
Thank you for looking and walking through the creative process behind this card. I appreciate your encourageing comments...there is more on this on my BLOG: http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com/
Date: Monday, June 15, 2009 GMT Views: 853
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Mon, Jun 15, 2009 @ 7:44 PM
This is a very pretty card Linda. I love all the elements about it. Special thing with the ribbon and charm also. Beautiful work, from the heart, always. TFS
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Mon, Jun 15, 2009 @ 8:19 PM
Love the card, but even more I love your description of your journey and the symbolism behind each element. Very powerful. Thank you too for sharing your journey and your different perspective on this study - it has really enlarged my understanding of El Roi. Blessings.
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Mon, Jun 15, 2009 @ 9:55 PM
Sister, I read about this on your blog, and was touched! I have not done my HHN cards, but have kept up on the study of each attribute of God. I am now inspired to put my heart onto paper! I love how each element is so very meaningful! Especially the ribbon- He does tie it all together, and He alone can make our hearts pure. Thank you for sharing your journey, and your heart. Love you.
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: November 3, 2008 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 12269
Tue, Jun 16, 2009 @ 5:58 AM
Linda, you have created another treasure. I love the symbolism - so personal and meaningful. I so look forward to seeing your work, but also reading what you share. It's usually another "study time" for me and I love that. Blessings, shelia
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Tue, Jun 16, 2009 @ 8:14 AM
thanks so much for sharing what everything means to you and how it all ties together. I was wondering about the book but it makes perfect sense now! Very nice!
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Tue, Jun 16, 2009 @ 3:34 PM
OH my! this is Beautiful!
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Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Tue, Jun 16, 2009 @ 6:28 PM
Oh, Linda, what a magnificent job you've done on this. The verse is beautiful, the ef, the distressing, the heart, the charm, the brads. They are all so LOVELY just like you!!! I just can't get enough of your gallery!!!! TFS!!!!
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Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44920
Tue, Jun 16, 2009 @ 8:46 PM
WOW....this card just blows me away! Super, super job!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.