Precious...

The week has just flown by.... School is going well and we are back in the swing of things. Stamping time has been hard to come by this week, but I have managed a little bit ;o)

This card uses a favorite color combo of Lipstick Red and Sweet Corn. I used the stamp sets Vintage Backgrounds and Hugs and Prayers, which has the most precious Scripture verses especially during life's most difficult moments. I used the back end of one of the stamps with a flower and used it as a flourish... just a big fan of flourishes.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Blessings,

CHA Envy Challenges

There are three fun challenges over on Stamp TV for those of you not at CHA this year and a wee bit envious :o) A few of the moderators/illustrators are hosting challenges and giving away GKD stamp sets and even the new set coming at the next release from Melanie.

I managed to make three cards yesterday while Jeb napped. This is for the Color Challenge by Lee which was to use Black and Yellow. I used the floral image from Hugs and Prayers and the sentiment is from Retro Boutique. If you would like more details on the challenges, please click here: CHAENVY (hee-hee...I think the tags for the challenges are so funny... lol!)

***Edited to add, the challenges need to be uploaded by Saturday at 7 pm CST***

Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Thanks for stopping by....

Blessings,

God Sweetens...

Here is another card I made with Hugs and Prayers. This time I paired it with some cheerful October Afternoon patterned paper and rounded the bottom of the card to add interest.

All of my chicks are back in the nest and very thankful for the Lord's safety and protection this past week while they were gone to camp. They both had a wonderful time and were challenged spiritually from His Word. Their little brother is so glad to have them home again... Jeb went right to wrestling his brother and sweet talking his sister... Lots of running around here this week and *hope* to work in some stamping time too. I pray you have a wonderful day!!! Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings,

Hugs and Prayers

A favorite color combination of mine is Lipstick Red, Sweet Corn and Black...for me it just pops! I scored the background Sweet Corn panel to add some interest and did a little 2 step stamping with the stamp set Hugs and Prayers. I used some of the large scalloped ovals to frame my focal image. Speaking of which...have you seen the previews for the new Spellbinders....oh my! Quite a few I just have to have...know what I mean?? Eeks!

Our kids are doing wonderful at camp and the little one has actually learned to play by himself!!! Who knew he could, lol! With older siblings to boss around, he has never really had to learn to occupy himself and I am pleased to announce...now he knows how! While we miss the older two, it has been a treat to have one on one time with Jeb. He is quite a character :o)

Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a wonderful day....

Blessings,

Moxie Fab Classy and Elegant

This is for the Moxie Fab Classy and Elegant Challenge and uses the the stamp set Hugs and Prayers. Sadly, right now I am going through the sympathy cards, three this week alone :o(. I appreciate the Scripture verses that Nina included in this set and so many excellent verses to choose from... I stamped the flower twice, the second time being on a piece of Lipstick Red cardstock and did some paper piecing.

Some dear friends are coming into town and heading to a stamp show with me on Saturday (yay!) and will be sure to share some pictures of our get together next week :o) I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Blessings,

CSS Alumni Blog Hop

Welcome to a fun blog hop being hosted by members of StampTV Center Stage Alumni. A group of us have decided to get together a couple of times a month and host a themed hop in order to share our love for Gina K. stamps. If you've arrived from Jen's Blog then you're at the right place! To start at the beginning, please go to StampTV and hop from there.

The challenge for this hop is a Color Challenge ~ Kraft or Tan Leather, Green (Creme de Menthe, Grass Green, Fresh Asparagus, or Green Apple) and White. Here's what I came up with:

I used the stamp set Hugs and Prayers and Vintage Backgrounds for my card. One technique I haven't used yet with this set is Emboss Resist and thought it was about time and this hop was the perfect occasion. The patterned paper is from Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety.

Ready for more inspiration? Hop on over to Joan's Blog to see her beautiful project!

Thanks for stopping by and have wonderful weekend.
Blessings,

Hugs and Prayers

A quick card to share today using Hugs and Prayers. This time I used the Tim Holtz distress inks: Fired Brick and Victorian Velvet for the 2 step stamping technique. I love the rose hue to the Victorian Velvet and now need more Distress inks... Believe me I am working on my list for the Stamp and Scrap Art Show in Winston-Salem.

I pray you are having a wonderful week. It is HOT and HUMID here in North Carolina and looking forward to fall already...
Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings,

CAS Hugs and Prayers

A quick CAS card to share today using the stamp set Hugs and Prayers. I was so excited to see that Nina included 2 step stamping images in this set (it is a favorite of mine from when I first started stamping) and this hummingbird is beautiful. I stamped the solid image with Antique Linen (stamped off a bit beforehand) and then went over it with the outline image. The sentiment was stamped with Vivid Olive.

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Our oldest son was in his All Star Tournament this weekend and his team managed to come in 3rd in their district. They did well, but were worn out from back to back games. We now have a little break in baseball for a bit which will be nice as summer is flying by. Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

Hugs and Prayers

Gina K had another FABulous release party last night! There are so many new beautiful stamp sets and accessories (think buttons and ribbons) that my head is spinning!!! Oh my...

Hugs and Prayers is a new set illustrated by Nina Brackett and it is beautiful. For my card, I used some beautiful Webster's Pages patterned paper and did a bit of coloring, paper piecing and 2 step stamping. The possibilities with this set are endless.... As a pastor's wife, I know that God's Word brings about comfort to those that are seeking and Nina included Scripture verses in this set that are comforting truths from His Word. I tend to leave reference verses in a corner on the inside, and now can have the whole verse stamped out (thank you Nina!). By no means is this *just* a sympathy set, it will coordinate perfectly with any sentiment and I even have a scrapbook page to share next week.

I pray you have a wonderful weekend and a happy and SAFE 4th of July with your friends and/or loved ones. Our son has his district All Star tournament and our weekend involves a LOT of baseball...but hoping to work in a cookout too!

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings,