It is an exciting day over at Layers of Color - Faith Art Friday starts today: http://www.layersofcolor.com/blog/
I loved making it for this purpose and also for the His Holy Name Challenge: Forums at Splitcoaststampers
where we are studying the attributes of God, I am a few challenges behind and catching up - this attribute is 'Bread of Life'
The word clearly tells us that 'man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.' I instantly thought about the birds, they are one of my favourite animals, and how they never worry for anything, God takes care of their needs and how much more valuable are we to Him than they!! I love that thought, especially is this disposible age, when nothing is made to last and human life does not hold much value to some. Thank God that we are precious to Him!
Straight away I reached for the 'Backyard Birds' set, stamping the images in Distressing Ink and coloured them with chalks, adding brown Distressed Stickles. I love the texture and slight bling they add without adding too much shimmer.
Instead of cutting around the birds I chose to tear the CS and sponge the edges for a more rustic/distressed feel.
I stamped one of the crosses from the fabulous Gothic Crosses lightly onto the scripture that has been computer generated. I love to mix the fonts as this gives a better look. The cross has been lightly highlighted with chalks and a strip of lace added to each side of the card...the flowers have been either sponged or stamped with a music stamp - I have seen this on a number of cards lately and realised I could do it myself, rather than pay a fortune for them. The brads and buttons come from my 'stash' I deliberately used different ones to keep with the ecletcic theme!
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Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @ 4:28 AM
Lynda, this is so gorgeous! I love your use of lace, buttons, and every detail, this is exquisite. I so enjoy seeing what you create and reading how you were inspired, challenged and encouraged.
blessings, shelia
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Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @ 5:49 AM
Linda.....this is just amazing! I love the ecletic feel! Your birds turned out beautiful and I love how you did the cross with your verse. But, I really love the mixture of buttons! Did you actually have a button that said Believe? WOW. The flowers with the music scores on them are fabu! Great card, sistah!
------------------------------ 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.
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Sat, Nov 21, 2009 @ 5:31 PM
Linda, what a beautiful and serene reminder of God's care for us. I love how you tie your faith into your work. That is beautiful too! LYMI, hugs.....
------------------------------ 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