Has this week flown by for you, or do they go by quicker here in Australia!?! LOL! This card is for this weeks Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge
This week's scripture has been brought to us by our very own Lisa and it is:
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, wihch transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:4-7
Lisa has challenged us to make a card/project about prayer and/or peace. I have chosen this scripture from the Psalms - this image was sent to me by my dear Stampin' Sister and valued friend Sabrina (okimom2girlz) Thank you Sabrina - I have been so blessed by your giving heart my friend!! I layered this, on dimensionals, onto a Fleur de Lis Nestie, I met another lovely stamper this week, Bridget and we spent time together on Thursday - I sat cutting some of these Fleur De Lis for nearly the whole morning...Bridget made the loveliest lunch for us to share - it was a great time - so Bridget I thought of you as I made this card - thank you for your generosity, both with your 'stamping stuff' and your heart.
I added this gorgeous Layers of Color bird from the Royal Birds art stamp set, I love these birds, they chalk so beautifully and just cry out for a touch of Kindy Glitz - it seems to bring them to life!
The background DP has been embossed with the 'Fleur de Lis' embossing folder - would it surprise you to know that this was also part of a RAK from Sabrina (aka okimom2girlz) Where would I be without my friends....very limited in these kind of things I can tell you - thanks you to all of those who have blessed me with RAK's - I am so grateful and do pray for blessing for you all too!! I always think of my cards as combined efforts - sharing the 'luv!'
I finished off with this gorgeous lace (yes,also from Sabrina - I am telling you it was a HUGE RAK) and adding a layered flower - don't get a shock, they are actually mine! I have sponged the egdes of the flowers and added half pearls to the lace and on the corners of the Nestie.
Stamps: Layers of Color - Royal Birds, Sentiment - RAK form Sabrina
Paper: RAK from Melinda80
Ink: SU Basic Black, Tim Holtz
Accessories: Cuttlebug - Fleur de Lis, Nestibilitie - Fleur de Lis, crochet lace, Prima flower, Kaiser flower, Kaiser pearls, foam dots, Kindy Glitz, SU Chalks/Pastels, Blender Pen
Registered: April 15, 2008 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 25018
Mon, Apr 12, 2010 @ 1:32 AM
This is truly beautiful Linda. This wonderful scripture is so good for us, but WHY is it so hard for me to "be still"? Ackkkk! Work in progress here...
------------------------------ Twisted SistahCoping without Copics and Blogless in Seattle
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Mon, Apr 12, 2010 @ 3:49 PM
One day I'm just gonna have to sit down and take the plunge and try to case one of your cards Linda. I'm so lost in the vintage arena, but I so LOVE it. One day, I'll surprise you my friend. Keep these awesome beauties coming as I truly ENJOY viewing them. Beautiful details, sponging, die cut and flower!! TFS Linda!
------------------------------ Pam Co-Founder of The Punchkateerz! Fan Club Member FS149, QFTD44
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44975
Wed, Apr 14, 2010 @ 5:59 PM
My goodness....this is a beauty! Your verse is wonderfully showcased by the nestie die cute, bird, lace and flower! Yikes, GF....You sure know how to put one fine card together!!!! I love this one!!!!
------------------------------ 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.