A Celebration!!

Have plans for the weekend- cancel, rearrange...add to them!! Cause we've got a funtime planned for you!! Join us over at Scrapbook Express for a great holiday weekend- and, yes...National Scrapbooking Day IS a holiday! There will be challenges, fun games, and oodles of prizes. Definitely, should not be missed!!

Peace

This week, at FaithSisters, we are talking about Peace. Where do you find your peace?

Materials:
Paper: Boxer from Basic Grey, DCWV
Felt: Creative Cafe, Queen & Co
Stamps: Hot off the Presses, Autumn Leaves
Rub ons: Making Memories
Brads, Chip: Spare Parts
Arrow: Custom
Digital Frame: Memory Makers Digital kit


Journaling:
"You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all of the trees of the field will clap their hands," Is 55:12

Mom

We are honoring Mom at FaithSisters, this week. I would encourage you to come on by and jump in!

Materials:
Paper: DCWV
Transparency: Fancy Pants
Journaling spots: 7 Gypsies, MME
Flowers: Prima, target
Brads: Target, Spare Parts, Making Memories
Stamp: Inkadinkadoo
Misc: Staples, thread, packing plastic for butterflies


"I admire the way you walk with God, drawing from Him your purpose, your strength, and your comfort.
I pray that you will continue to be used by Him all the days of your life."

A Flower for your Birthday....

I love the way this turned out...isn't he just too cute?!

Materials:
Basic Grey Paper, Bazzil Bling, spare parts brads, Making Memories rub on
Cuttlekids Walter
Cuttlebug

Oh, I almost forgot to mention...my 4 ME! Layout is Layout of the Day over at Memory Makers, today! How exciting is that?!

Of THEE!

I've been wanting to scrap this picture forever!! When I saw this adorable paper from On The Dot, I knew I had to give it a go!!

Materials:
On The Dot
Bazzil
On the Dot/all stars
On the Dot Die Cuts

Journaling:
Almighty God, Who has given us this good land for our heritage; We humbly beseech Thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of Thy favor and glad to do Thy will. Bless our land with honorable ministry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion, from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people, the multitude brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endow with Thy spirit of wisdom those whom in Thy name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that through obedience to Thy law, we may show forth Thy praise among the nations of the earth. In time of prosperity fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in Thee to fail; all of which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.


Thomas Jefferson


Source: From "A National Prayer for Peace," an address given in Washington D.C., March 4, 1801

We're LIVE!!

I am on staff at Scrapbook News and Review ...and am SO EXCITED to announce: We are live!! The site is open, the magazine is up, we are ready for visitors...woohoo!!

For those of you who have not heard of this new magazine, it is the brain child of Caitlyn Koch, aka Katie Scarlett. She has poured blood, sweat and tears into this to make it more than just another ezine...this has a portal based website on the front end- which includes fresh and changing content. There is a forum and galleries- and an absolute slew of new ideas and such. I really could not tell you all- or do it justice. I did want to mention- this is also not a pdf based magazine- it is all online, with print options....which makes for very comfortable reading and navigation!

Anyway- I have a regular column on Faithbooking: A Faith Perspective...and a corresponding blog that will be fresh and dynamic, as well. (I also have another article, this month on the Cuttlebug- In Great Shape is the name).

I want to invite you all to A Faith Perspective. This is the new blog extension of the Faithbooking column which is a monthly feature in Scrapbook News and Review...and I am very excited about it! I am really wanting this to be a fun, dynamic, and useful place to come and learn, share and develop our faithbooking skills. Please, do come by and take a look- we would love to have you!!

In the A.M.

Would you believe I am just getting around to scrapping some of my Christmas photos?! I know, *hanging head*. Anyway- the wonderful April Sketch Contest over at Scrapbook Express was perfect for this!! As a Diva, I am not eligible to win this- but you are!! Head on over and join in!!

Materials:
Paper: Figgy Pudding by Basic Grey
Noteworthy by Making Memories
DCWV
Chipboard: Heidi Swapp, Grungeboard
Clock: MME
Arrows, brads: Spare Parts
Rhinetone Brads: Target, Creating Keepsakes


Journaling: Christmas '07- opening presents and enjoying each other's company.

Glory

This week, the challenge at FaithSisters is the Glory of God. Good word to think about!! Come on over and join us!

Materials:
Paper: Basic Grey, Paper Studios, DCWV
Photo Corners: Maya Road
Chip: Heidi Swapp, Basic Grey
Photo Turns: Spare Parts
Misc: Twine ribbon, tulip paint, ink


"Yours, Oh Lord, is the greatness, and the power,and the glory and the majesty, and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom, You are exalted as head over all." 1Chron 29:11

Protect

I love the colors in this one- I swear, I have become a sucker for that blue/green/brown combination.

Materials:
Paper: DCWV Spring Stack, DCWV CS
Misc: Flower punch, felt, ink, uniball signo pen

Verse:
"You are my hiding place, You will protect me from trouble," Ps 32:7

Yum!!

This month's sketch is up at My Sketch World...and it was so fun to work with! Definitely, hop on over and take a look...the design team has rocked this one out, without a doubt!! What do you think of my take? Makes ya hungry, doen't it?!

Materials: Paper: Creative Imaginations, Hobby Lobby TCS, Bazzill
Brads, Felt Flower, Buttons: Making Memories
Felt Flower: Target
Arrow Turns: Spare Parts
Grungeboard: Tim Holtz

Listen

Listening has never been my best thing- so this challenge was perfect for me! I have always loved this verse- and the book of James, for that matters.

Materials: Paper: Marcella, DCWV
Rhinestones: Target
Flower: Prima
Paper Ribbon: K&Co
Flower Brads: Spare Parts
Digital spot: 2 Peas Proud 2 B Digital kit

The GREAT Aunts

This week's challenge at Faithsister's is religious heritage. This is a great topic- I hope everyone jumps in and gives this one a try!! (On a side note, this was my submission for the My Sketch World DT Call).

Journaling: Grandma Furber's mother was one of four sisters- what an amazing group of women! Of these four women, 3 went on the mission field in extremely 'forward' positions. One of these women went to Africa, one to South America, and Bernice spent 35 years working in India with the 'least of these'. What an inspiration these women have been to me, years after they have gone home to be with Jesus. May I obey, as they did. May I serve, as they did. And, oh, may I not forget their Godly example!


Materials:
Paper: Making Memories, Deja Views, Bo Bunny
Buttons, Chip: Making Memories
Flowers: Prima, silk
Pearls: Crystalized Stickers
Digital: Rhonna Ferrer, web clipart
Brad, chip: Spare Parts
Letters: Basic Grey
Ribbon: Offray
Misc: Lace, staple, DMC Floss, ink

WOO-HOOOO!!!!!

I am so excited, I simply had to share my news....I have made the design team over at Scrapbook Express. YEAH!! This is a great online store, featuring the latest and greatest in the scrapping world- at REALLY nice prices. I also liked the fact that she has really reasonable sipping rates- a flat 5.95, with over 75$ shipping free. Now, that's not bad! There is also an active and very friendly board filled with fun, challenges, advice, and games. Come take a look!

Anyway, the new team is named Expressive Divas...which made Carrie laugh. She swears I've been a diva for years, this just made it official. Too Funny! This is an incredible group of talented ladies, and I am so honored to have been chosen. Oh, I cannot wait to get started!

Spirit-ed Mini Album

This week's challenge at FaithSisters is sponsored by Making Memories. They very kindly sent us a wonderful package of goodies to work with- and are sponsoring an RAK for the winner of the challenge. Definitely come on over and join in- yo might even win!

For my album, I made an acrylic album, featuring our fur babies. You might recognize the Scripture:

Journaling: "Jesus said the if we love him, we will act like Him. He also promises that if we ask, He will help! Here is a verse from the Bible to remember: the fruit of the Spirit is... love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self control. Against such things, there is no law, Gal 5:22"


Materials:
Patterned Paper, Ribbon, chipboard, tag frame,stickers, buttons,brads- Making Memories
Rhinestones- Target
Chipboard, letters: Spare Parts
Letters: KI Icicles
Ribbon: Ribbon FX, Basic Basic
Pearl: Crystal Stickers
Vellum: Hobby Lobby
Floss: DMC
Arrow: Heidi Swapp
Flowers: Target, silk
Misc: transparency, adhesive, ink, uniball roller

A Scooped Birdhouse

So how cute is this?! I have been dying to try this project - so over the weekend, I broke into my stash of new paper and gave it a go. I love the way it turned out- so spring-y and cheerful!!

Materials: Paper: 2 Scoops from Basic Grey
Flowers: Target, Silk
Brads, RicRac, Buttons: Making Memories
Bird: Imaginesce Stamp
Ribbon: Ribbon FX
Chipboard Swirl: Bazzill

Live

Just a quick post and then I am off for the day...literally!! We are closed, and we are going shopping- woo-hoo!! So....For the word this week, I chose a 'motto', more or less. This is actually part of a verse, and was used in reference to Christ. I have decided to make it a life prayer, however. "I have come to do your will, oh Lord," HB 10:7 I tell you what- it's just not a bad mantra.... You guys have a great day, and a blessed holiday!!

4 God So Loved ME!

This is for the Easter Challenge at FaithSisters...come join us!!
I scrapped this one 8 1/2x11 so I could add it to my scrappy section of my prayer journal...


The verse is: "In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents," Lk 15:10


Materials: Paper: DCWV, My Minds Eye
Felt: Queen & Co
Chip: Spare Parts
Buttons: Spare Parts, misc
Foam: Dollar Store

Normalcy and a TOOT!

This was after our major ice storm this winter...the journaling says it all: 'Ice storms, power outages, sickness, routines out the window...by the end Carrie was so excited to get her world back in order, she ran for the camera."

Materials: Paper: MME, Bazzil, Dejaviews
Brads, buttons, chipboard, rub on- Spare PArts
Flowers: Prima, MM Chip
Gemstones: Target
Chip button, brad- MM
Felt
Page corner: Sizzix

And, now, the TOOT!! I have been named to the 2008-2009 design team over at My Sketch World...woo-hoo! I am very excited- these are some wonderful sketches. If you have never visited, I would encourage you to take a look- there are layout sketches in a variety of sizes and formats, and lots of lovely card sketches, too. Definitely a wonderful resource for any scrapper!!

Grace

OK- I am starting with this one- but only cause I got a bit behind. Was crazy busy last week with other project...but will have to wait to show you most of those, deign team- *wink*- stuff.

For this card, I DOVE into the fun new Animal Crackers line from Making Memories. You may remember, I won a package of these yummies during CHA. This is just too cute- and fun to play with! I chose the verse: "For it is by grace that you have been saved, through faith, and this not of yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast," Eph 2:8-9

School Bus

I saw this pattern on the internet, and knew it would make the perfect card- so I had to make it up!! I hand cut and pieced this all- and love the way it turned out!! Now, off to enter this in this week's Caardvark Challenge...