I LOVE Faith Art Friday at Layers of Color and this is our first one for 2010 - what a pleasure it is to make this card, especially as I am combining it with one of my favourite challenges - Stampin' Sisters in Christ: http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/
I am basing my card on the scripture:
'The world and its desires pass away but the man who does the Will of God, lives forever' 1 John 2:17
The scripture is a RAK from a friend and is from Our Daily Bread Designs and has been cut out with a Nestie. I love the ODBD scriptures, they are great to use on cards and there is such a fabulous collection of them! I am entering this in the Our Daily Bread Designs 'Out of the Box Challenge.' http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blog...challenge.html
It is also for the Twisted Sister Challenge from Pat Smethers - which is about reflection....I am reflecting on God's Word.
I have combined my card for Faith Art Friday with the challenge from SSIC to use worship God with what we make. I believe that Worship is not all about singing a song in Church, or at home - but it is a lifestyle. I love the song 'Heart of Worship' and the words speak to my heart every time I hear it....this faith we share is so amazing - it all comes back to the heart - there is no avoiding it - God is interested in our heart, more than how loud we sing, or how many times we sing a chorus or even - dare I say it - if we lift our hands or HOW HIGH!!
I just love the symbolism of birds and the Holy Spirit....and you know how I love symbolism with my faith based cards. Don't you just love the bird house, this template was given to me by Laura, the owner and Designer for LOC. It is so easy to use and makes a great card, it made me think of how in God's house there are many rooms - room for us all, He is not limited by the boundaries we put on things in this life.
The fence is a border punch from Martha Stewart, I have inked it and added the satin ribbon along with the lovely chiffon bow (thank you BowEasy!) The bow is attached with a large gold brad and then the bird popped up on a foam dot, which has been attached to the brad, so that it will stick properly!
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Fri, Mar 05, 2010 @ 12:34 AM
Linda, this is way awesome! What a wonderful birdhouse card. Such pretty colors too! Love that you're used the fence punch for the eves! The birds are gorgeous! Love the bow under the lower bird. Really, really a beautiful card!!!! TFS. : )
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Fri, Mar 05, 2010 @ 3:58 AM
Holy COW!!!!! This is one of the most beautiful cards I have ever seen!!!! I mean totally cool!!!!!! Linda, you have certainly created a beauty....with the verse, the birdhourse, and the colors!!!! The bow is awesome, of course! Off the charts, GF!!!! TFS!
------------------------------ 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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Fri, Mar 05, 2010 @ 4:10 AM
Wowey wow wow wow! How in the world did you ever think of using the MS punch to embellish the bird house??? Terrific idea! So true is this sentiment and a fantastic take on Pat's TSC this week. I wish you could give me "chalking" lessons; your technique is beautiful.............just like you!!!
------------------------------ Ich bin Klein. Mach mein Herze rein Soll niemand anderen drin wohnen Als Jesus allein. (I am little. Make my heart clean. Don't let anyone else live in it but Jesus alone.)
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Fri, Mar 05, 2010 @ 5:50 AM
Amen, and amen!!! Love this masterpiece. Beautiful coloring, wonderful use of scissors and love the diecuts and punching and how you used it. Superb!!!
------------------------------ LizThe joy of the LORD is my strength.Right Brain Madness --My blogProud member of the redDivasKSS certified multi-step stamperFan Club member since 2004
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Fri, Mar 05, 2010 @ 8:56 AM
Linda, what a beautiful scripture to reflect on! These words bring such comfort, and give hope. Your design is beyond gorgeous! I love what you did with the fence border and your colors are just beautiful! Very sweet, and moving. 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