This card is for the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge: http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/
where I am honoured to be this weeks Guest Designer. What an honour, you know I love the faith based challenges, they are so inspiring and what could be better than being inspired by the Word of God AND stamping - Heaven on earth! LOL!
The scripture this week is one we hear often and can probably quote by heart - this is something I am challenged by often and that is not just to know it BY heart but IN my heart, that is is not just a fact in my heart but a truth in my heart - something that is a reality in my life.
Joshua 24:15 As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
I typed the scripture in my favourite font, Telegraph, on the computer and printed it onto white CS then cut it out in the shape of a cross, distressing the edges and sponging - I love how this turned out, so rustic. I popped it up on 3D foam dots and layered it onto the embossed black CS. I have used lots of layering, distressing and sponging with this card.
I used the Layers of Color art stamp set Merci Bouquet, these have been coloured with chalks and had Kindy Glitz added lightly to the centres. I then cut the images out and attached them to the two opposite corners. On the the other corners I have used the wood paper from McMahon Five Designs: http://mcmahonfive.blogspot.com/
As you will have seen I have also added these gorgeous wings, they have been coloured with Chalks and what a difference that little but of Kindy Glitz has added.
The final touch is the hardware that is added with the scripture address and the cross attached with gold thread.
Registered: August 24, 2005 Location: northwest Ks. Posts: 1501
Thu, Jan 21, 2010 @ 6:18 AM
Very lovely card Linda, I love everything about it. I can see you spent some time on this one and it is gorgeous. I also love that verse it hangs on the wall in my house. Thanks for sharing.
Ks.stamper
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Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44979
Thu, Jan 21, 2010 @ 10:51 AM
How do you keep coming up with these magnificent cards???? So much talent, GF!!!! I really love this one and how clever of you to make the verse in the shape of a cross! VERY CLEVER!!!!! TFS! LYMI!
------------------------------ 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.
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Fri, Jan 22, 2010 @ 4:47 PM
What a truly spiritual card in more ways than one Linda. Your attention to beautiful details make this a truly wonderful creation. Love the scripture and all the special time and care you took to make this beauty Linda!! TFS!!
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Sun, Jan 24, 2010 @ 7:02 AM
Linda, this is very heart warming to me. When our house was being built 15 years ago, we wrote scriptures and every frame in the house. This scripture was written on our mantle, and I smile to see it here too. Your work is amazing. LYMI
------------------------------ 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