Let Snow!

 

I love Wee Stamps and this sweet image is no exception. After our long, long, hot, hot, hot, summer I am ready for winter. We had lots of snow last year and I really hope we get lots this year. I know I am not in the majority of hoping but hey once in a while you have to step outside the box! LOL!

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My Song: It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

It came upon the midnight clear,

That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold!
Peace on the earth, good will to men,
From heaven's all gracious King!
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing.

Colors of Autumn/Fall

 

A closer look.

the inside of my card.

 

Fall colors are my favorite. I love this time of year with the leaves all golden brown, Cooler temperatures make it nice for walking. Then just around the corner is the holidays.  So, The Paper Shelter is having a new challenge using the colors of Autumn or Fall. I chose "Keeper of My Enchanted Forest". I have colored her many times and always love doing so! I used my favorite Copics to color, added some pretty die cuts, rhinestones, a hand-made flower, a felt leaf with a cute button.  So join the fun and show us your colors.

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https://craftaholicsrus.blogspot.ca/

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http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

http://daydreamerchallenges.blogspot.ca/

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://modsquadchallenge.com/

https://pdelinkyparty.blogspot.ca/

My Song: California Dreamin' (Momma's and the Poppa's)

All the leaves are brown

And the sky is grey
I've been for a walk
On a winter's day
I'd be safe and warm
If I was in L.A.

California dreamin'
On such a winter's day

Stopped into a church
I passed along the way
Well, I got down on my knees
And I pretend to pray
You know the preacher like the cold
He knows I'm gonna stay

California dreamin'
On such a winter's day

Christmas Don't Be Late!

 

I am officially in love with this penguin from Whimsy. He is so cute and just makes me smile. Hey, we can all use some smiles. I colored him with Copics and added liquid pearls for snow and extra-fine glitter to the snow. I wish the picture showed it better.  The die cut is from Stamping Up and I added a pearl to dress the bow up. 

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My Song: The Chipmunk Song (Yes! I know this is a penguin!)

Christmas, Christmas time is near
Time for toys and time for cheer
We've been good, but we can't last
Hurry Christmas, hurry fast

Want a plane that loops the loop
Me, I want a hula hoop
We can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late.

Want a plane that loops the loop
I still want a hula hoop
We can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late.

We can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late.

A Time for Love

 A Closer look!

 

I love this sweet stamp from LOTV. It is colored with Copics and I added liquid glass to the carrots and the reindeer's nose. (I even put a little glow around the nose!) Some extra fine glitter to the snow and the withe fur on the little girls cap. A little liquid glass to the snow boots and a pretty die cut finished off this Christmas card.

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My Song: How Many Kings

Follow the star to a place unexpected
Would you believe, after all we've projected,
A child in a manger?
Lowly and small, the weakest of all
Unlikeliest hero, wrapped in his mother's shawl
Just a child
Is this who we've waited for?

'Cause how many kings step down from their thrones
How many lords have abandoned their homes?
How many greats have become the least for me?
And how many gods have poured out their hearts
To romance a world that is torn all apart
How many fathers gave up their sons for me?

When Love Was Born

 A closer look at the stamp!

 The die cut!

 

One more Christmas card for the stash. Again I am using a stamp from LOTV.  I colored the stamp with Copics. I added some tiny rhinestones to the snowflakes and liquid glass to the star. I also colored my die cut. I am not sure I like the look but it was something different to try. LOL! 

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My Song: When Love was Born (Mark Schultz)

Starlight shines, the night is still
Shepherds watch from a hill
I close my eyes, see the night
When love was born
Perfect child gently waits
A mother bends to kiss God's face
I close my eyes, see the night
When love was born
Angels fill the midnight sky, they sing
Hallelujah, He is Christ, our King
Emmanuel, Prince of peace
Loves come down for you and me
Heaven's gift, the holy spark
To let the way inside our hearts
Bethlehem, through your small door
Came the hope we've waited for
The world was changed forevermore
When love was born
I close my eyes, see the night
When love was born

Back To School!

A closer look!

The inside of my card!

 

If you haven't checked out Cute As A Button stamps lately you have missed some wonderful, fun, stamps. This cute stamp is called "Hipster Emmelie" and you can find her here! She makes a great back to school card, or even a congratulations for making the honor roll. Actually, just about any sentiment would work with her! Hop on over to Cute As A Button 

and check out all the fun stamps available. Join in on their challenges, and sign up for the progressive challenge. It is a great way to gather more stamps.

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http://inkychicks.blogspot.ca/

https://paperminutes.blogspot.ca/

http://ttcrd.blogspot.ca/

http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com.es/

http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

My Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon and Garfunkle)

When you're weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes, I'll dry them all 

I'm on your side, oh, when times get rough
And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you
I'll take your part, oh, when darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

 

Reach Out and Touch

 A closer look.

 

I love this sweet stamp from LOTV. I was reminded recently that God presents us with so many opportunities  to reach out and help someone in need. It can be something small but the opportunity is there if we just look for it. I am praying that my eyes and heart will be open to helping others. 

I hope you like my Christmas card and that you are getting yours ready for the Christmas season!

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My Song: Reach Out and Touch (Diana Ross)

Reach out and touch
Somebody's hand
Make this world a better place
If you can
Reach out and touch
Somebody's hand
Make this world a better place
If you can

Take a little time out of your busy day
To give encouragement
To someone who's lost the way
Or would I be talking to a stone
If I asked you
To share a problem that's not your own
We can change things if we start giving
Why don't you

Reach out and touch
Somebody's hand
Make this world a better place
If you can
Reach out and touch
Somebody's hand
Make this world a better place
If you can

The Hammer

 

I needed a 'guy' birthday card. As you know I hate making guy cards. They are so hard for me and my brain instantly freezes. This was the best I could come up with . I do think the stamp from Cute As A Button is so cute and it will work great for this card. (I think) 

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My Song: The Hammer (Ray Boltz)

I was in the crowd

The day that Jesus died

And as He hung upon the cross

His mother cried

I saw the crown of thorns He wore
The stripes upon His back
The water and the blood ran out
And then the sky turned black

My mind was filled with anger
My heart was filled with shame
This man brought only healing
Who could bring Him pain

Why does it seem the strong
Always victimize the weak?
And suddenly I found myself
Standing to my feet

And I cried, "Who nailed Him there?
This Child of peace and mercy
Who nailed Him there?
Come and face me like a man
Who nailed Him there?"

And the crowd began to mock me
I cried, "Oh my God, I do not understand"
Then I turned and saw the hammer
In my hand

I am just a Roman soldier
An ordinary man
I love my wife and children
I do the best I can

How could I have killed Him?
It must be someone else
There's got to be an answer
I just can't blame myself

And I cried, "Who nailed Him there?
This Child of peace and mercy
Who nailed Him there?
Come and face me like a man
Who nailed Him there?"

And the crowd began to mock me
I cried, "Oh my God, I do not understand"
Then I turned and saw the hammer
In my hand

I nailed Him there
The child of peace and mercy
I nailed Him there
I am the guilty man

I nailed Him there
With my sins and my transgressions
I cried, "Oh my God, now I understand
When I turned and saw the hammer in my hand"

Climb Every Mountain

 

I was asked to make a graduation card. I know this is an odd time for a graduation card, but if it was needed it was needed. I chose this cute digi from Cute As A Button.

I was asked to make this card, fun, non traditional and girly. I hope I have achieved all of that. I struggle with cards that are commissioned and when I don't know anything about the person I am making it for. What do you do with cards like this? I would love to know how you handle it.

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My Song:  Climb Every Mountain (Jordan Smith)

Climb every mountain
Search high and low
Follow every byway
Every path you know

Climb every mountain
Ford every stream
Follow every rainbow
'Till you find your dream

A dream that will need
All the love you can give
Every day of your life
For as long as you live

Climb every mountain
Ford every stream
Follow every rainbow
'Till you find your dream

In The Pink!

 

This is another favorite of my from The Paper Shelter!

This stamp is called "Charming Spring Girl" and can be found here! 

I decided to play off the little blue bird and add a wooden bird house! Some pretty die cut paper lace and pink bling finished of this fun little birthday car.  

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My Song: 10,000 Reasons

The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning
It’s time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes

Bless the Lord
Bless the Lord
Oh my soul, oh my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I’ll worship Your holy name

Summer Time

 

I am hoping that by the time this card posts we will be into fall weather. It is the 1st of September and 101 today. I am so over summer and this heat. The grandsons are hot in their classrooms at school and football weather has been hard on the players. So Good by summer and hello fall! 

I have had this stamp from SC for a long time and never colored her. I was feeling so hot today that I decided to color it. I can always use her next summer for a summer birthday! The pretty die cut is from Heartfelt Creations and the little pink flowers are from Queen & Co.

Another birthday card for the stash!

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My Song: Summertime (Ella Fitzgerald)

Summertime, and the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high
Oh, your daddy's rich and your ma is good-lookin'
So hush, little baby, don't you cry

One of these mornings you're gonna rise up singing
And you'll spread your wings and you'll take to the sky
But till that morning, there ain't nothin' can harm you
With daddy and mammy standin' by

One of these mornings you're gonna rise up singing
And you'll spread your wings and you'll take to the sky
But till that morning, there ain't nothin' can harm you
With daddy and mammy standin' by

Embossing of Anykind!

 

I think embossing is so pretty and I am always forgetting to do it. So when I found out that the challenge for The Paper Shelter this week is "Embossing of Any Kind". I used a dry embossing and heat embossing on my card. I wish I had used silver embossing on my sentiment but I used a crystal embossing powder. My cute little stamp can be found here and she is called "Catharine".  I colored her with Copics and fussy cut her and popped her a bit so she would stand out on the card. I add a double row of rhinestones for a bit of sparkle! Easy-peasy so please join in the fun at The Paper Shelter Challenge.

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http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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http://modsquadchallenge.com/

My Song: My Heart Will Go On (Celine Dion)

Every night in my dreams
I see you, I feel you
That is how I know you, go on

Far across the distance
And spaces between us
You have come to show you, go on

Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more you open the door
And you're here in my heart and my heart will go on and on

Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go till we're gone

Love was when I loved you
One true time I hold you
In my life we'll always go on

Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on

You're here, there's nothing I fear
And I know that my heart will go on
We'll stay forever this way
You are safe in my heart and my heart will go on and on

My Girl

 

A dear friend of mine gave me this stamp. She started last this spring making cards. I have been her 'teacher' and I am so proud of how fast she has grown. Her cards are truly lovely. So Nan start posting to your blog and let the world see what you have accomplished. 

I usually don't do dark cards but somehow it worked with this sweet stamp. Besides I have to keep learning if I want to keep up with my friend. 

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My Song: My Girl  

She looks so pretty with no makeup on
You should hear her talkin' to her momma on phone
I love it when she raps to an Eminem song
That's my girl
Man her eyes really drive me crazy
You should see her smile when she holds a baby
I can honestly say that she saved me
My girl, yeah

Yeah that's my girl
In the passenger seat, windows down dancing around
Causin' a scene, that's my girl
Sippin' crown and sprite, in a ball cap turned back
Ooh she got me like
Yeah baby girl you gone and done it again
Makin' all the guys wish you were with them
But I bet they don't see what I see when I see my girl

Every night before she goes to bed
She hits her knees and bows her head
Thanks the Lord for another day
I just thank him for my girl

Happy Christmas

 A closer look!

 

Lily of The Valley is now selling digi stamps. I love their new Christmas stamps. This is one I just purchased. The stamp is colored with Copics and I added extra fine glitter to the girls cap and the snow. I added a pearl and some wooden Christmas trees and a snowman. This card will be going to Georgia for my brother to use. (He will think it is a bit girlie but he can deal with that! LOL!

I am entering this card at the following challenges: 

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https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.com/

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http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

My Song:  Happy Christmas (John Lennon)

O this is Christmas

And what have you done

Another year over

And a new one just begun

And so this is Christmas

I hope you have fun

The near and the dear one

The old and the young

A very Merry Christmas

And a happy new year

Let's hope it's a good one

Without any fear

Thinking of You!

 

I am sending this card to an old friend. Her dear husband is in the hospital with cancer. Things are pretty grim right now and it is touch and go day to day. We often don't think when we are young how we are creating memories and the days we will never get back. It seems like suddenly life is about over and it went too fast. Usually, card making is therapeutic but this card was hard to make. I guess I am not good at good-byes.

I chose to do a white on white card and added embossing and layers to make it look elegant. I added pearls do glam it up. I encourage each of you to reach out to an old friend today and let them know you still care. 

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My Song: My Heart Will Go On (Celine Deon)

Every night in my dreams
I see you, I feel you
That is how I know you, go on

Far across the distance
And spaces between us
You have come to show you, go on

Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more you open the door
And you're here in my heart and my heart will go on and on

Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go till we're gone

Love was when I loved you
One true time I hold you
In my life we'll always go on

"I Believe"

 

This is the final card from my Heartfelt Kit. I think it is my favorite. I again colored it with my Copics. (The instructions have you just sponge color on, but I like the look with Copics!) It is a beautiful Card and will soon make its way to Georgia for my brother to use for his Christmas greetings. 

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My Song: I Believe (Elvis Presley)

I believe for every drop of rain that falls 

A flower grows

I believe that somewhere in the darkest night 

A candle glows

I believe for everyone who goes astray, someone will come

To show the way

I believe, I believe

I believe above a storm the smallest prayer

Can still be heard

I believe that someone in the great somewhere

Hears every word

Every time I hear a new born baby cry,

Or touch a leaf or see the sky

Then I know why, I believe

Every time I hear a new born baby cry,

Or touch a leaf or see the sky

Then I know why, I believe

A Hallelujah Christmas!

 

Isn't it funny a card that I thought would quick and simple to make took forever? I'm still not sure I am happy with this one but as they say, "It is what it is!". I do love the die cut which is a SU die cut. It is already a favorite and I love the pine cones and pine branches and the cute bow. So much fun!

Another Christmas card for the stash. I am trying to stay ahead of the game this year. But, I usually have all my cards for Christmas made by July. LOL! 

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My Song: Hallelujah Christmas 

I've heard about this baby boy

Who's come to earth to bring us joy

And I just want to sing this song to you

It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth

The minor fall, the major lift

With every breath I'm singing Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

A couple came to Bethlehem

Expecting child, they searched the inn

To find a place for You were coming soon

There was no room for them to stay

So in a manger filled with hay

God's only Son was born, oh Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

The shepherds left their flocks by night

To see this baby wrapped in light

A host of angels led them all to You

It was just as the angels said

You'll find Him in a manger bed

Immanuel and Savior, Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

A star shown bright up in the east

To Bethlehem, the wisemen three

Came many miles and journeyed long for You

And to the place at which You were

Their frankincense and gold and myrrh

They gave to You and cried out Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

I know You came to rescue me

This baby boy would grow to be

A man and one day die for me and you

My sins would drive the nails in You

That rugged cross was my cross, too

Still every breath You drew was Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Paper Crafting!

 

Have you ever had a vision of a card in your head but then when you created it somehow it didn't turn out how you expected it?. That is what happened to me on this card. LOL! The darling stamp is from The Paper Shelter and is called A Papercraft Fun! You can find this stamp here! I will tell you her work area is much neater than mine when I am creating. I had intended my card to look as if you were peeking through a window watching an artist create. Somehow, I missed that mark. I used a Heartfelt die for my window. 

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My Song: Tapestry (Carole King)

 My life has been a tapestry of rich and royal hue

An everlasting vision of the ever-changing view

A wondrous, woven magic in bits of blue and gold

A tapestry to feel and see, impossible to hold

Once amid the soft silver sadness in the sky

There came a man of fortune, a drifter passing by

He wore a torn and tattered cloth around his leathered hide

And a coat of many colors, yellow-green on either side

He moved with some uncertainty, as if he didn't know

Just what he was there for, or where he ought to go

Once he reached for something golden hanging from a tree

And his hand came down empty

Soon within my tapestry along the rutted road

He sat down on a river rock and turned into a toad

It seemed that he had fallen into someone's wicked spell

And I wept to see him suffer, though I didn't know him well

As I watched in sorrow, there suddenly appeared

A figure gray and ghostly beneath a flowing beard

In times of deepest darkness, I've seen him dressed in black

Now my tapestry's unraveling - he's come to take me back

He's come to take me back