Luke 2:11

Today's card was a challenge in a different way. The guidelines were that it must be an embossed Christmas card, and that in addition to the sentiment, it can have only ONE EMBELLISHMENT! This is because a group of us are sending Christmas cards to a lady who has moved to another country, so that she may send cards to her friends this Christmas. The restriction on embellishments is because they must fit into a flat envelope for easier shipping. Wish there could have been more splashy 3-D embellishments, but these were the rules. After the patterned paper was embossed, the raised design was inked with silver ink so that the pattern could show up better.

These were used:

Diane's Daydream Designs Elegant Snowflakes Digi Paper
Diane's Daydream Designs The Glory of Christmas Sentiment Set
Darice Crosses EF
Silver Ink
Red Ribbon
Crop-A-Dile Green Deco Chomper

Here it is:

Closeup of the ink-enhanced embossing:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:


Oct 28 Crafting by Designs - Christmas UE
Oct 28 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #2
Oct 30 Always Anything Goes with a Twist UE
Oct 31 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - AG as Long as It's Christmas UE
Oct 31 Polkadoodles Challenge - Christmas 2E #2
Oct 31 Sister Act Card Challenge - AG UE
Oct 31 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - AG as Long as It's Christmas UE
Oct 31 Allsorts Challenge - Christmas 3E #1
Nov 01 613 Avenue Create - AG UE
Nov 02 Christmas Card Challenges - Christmas UE

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I always appreciate your visits. I pray for God's highest and best to you today and every day, and that you would prosper and live at God's highest level for your life.

Many rich blessings,

Ginny B.

Romans 10:9-11

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. NLT 

Acts 13:38-39
"Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in him is declared right with God—something the law of Moses could never do."  NLT

Peace on Earth

Today's Christmas card is another easy one using my Cricut machine (Paper Lace 2 and December 25th cartridges), a Spellbinders Labels 18 die, lots of glitter, a gold cord tied into a bow, Viva Liquid Pearls and a sentiment printed from my computer

Here is the card:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Oct 25 613 Avenue Create - AG UE
Oct 27 Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Use a Sentiment 1E
Oct 28 Crafting by Designs - Christmas UE
Oct 28 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #1
Oct 30 Winter Wonderland - Gold Christmas 3E #1
Oct 31 Polkadoodles Challenge - Christmas 2E #1
Oct 31 Sister Act Card Challenge - AG UE
Oct 31 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - AG as Long as It's Christmas UE
Oct 31 Christmas Cards All Year Round - Embellish It UE
Nov 03 Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2 or 3 Word Sentiment 5E #1

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I always appreciate your visits. I pray for God's highest and best to you today and every day, and that you would prosper and live at God's highest level for your life.

Many rich blessings,

Ginny B.

Romans 10:9-11

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. NLT 

Acts 13:38-39
"Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in him is declared right with God—something the law of Moses could never do."  NLT

Rejoice!

Today's very simple card is another Christmas theme featuring a giant snowflake purchased in the floral department at Hobby Lobby. It is placed on a doily that I retrieved from my plate at a local restaurant, and is placed on a simple blue patterned paper as a background. The sentiment is from Sassy Stamps (Jesus Is Born) and is cut with the Deco side of my Green Crop-A-Dile tool.A large rhinestone in the center of the snowflake produces a sparkling focal point.

Here is the card:

Oct 17 Sister Act Card Challenge - AG UE
Oct 17 We Do Doobadoo - Christmas 2E #2
Oct 18 Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - AG UE PP
Oct 18 613 Avenue Create - AG UE PP
Oct 19 Crafting from the Heart - AAG UE PP
Oct 20 Through the Craft Room Door - AG 2E #2 PP
Oct 21 Word Art Wednesday - AG - 5E #2
Oct 24 Crafting at the Weekend - AG 3E #2
Oct 26 Crafting by Designs ATG UE 
Oct 30 Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - AG UE
Oct 31 Christmas Cards All Year Round - Embellish It UE
Oct 31 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - AG as Long as It's Christmas UE
Nov 11 Sweet Stampin' Christmas - Christmas 2E #1

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I always appreciate your visits. I pray for God's highest and best to you today and every day, and that you would prosper and live at God's highest level for your life.

Many rich blessings,

Ginny B.

Romans 10:9-11

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. NLT 

Acts 13:38-39
"Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in him is declared right with God—something the law of Moses could never do."  NLT

Flowers and Butterflies

Today I made a card using two new tools. I recently got the Close to My Heart Artfully Sent cartridge and the Memory Box Kensington Border die. I have a lot to learn about using the Artfully Sent cartridge, but the background with cut flowers is from that cartridge. The Kensington Border die cut is sprinkled with glitter, although the picture of it really does not bring that out. The sentiment is punched with two scalloped circles and mounted on a larger white one.

Here is the card:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Oct 15 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #2 PP
Oct 16 Anything Goes with a Twist - AG UE
Oct 17 Sister Act Card Challenge - AG UE
Oct 18 Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - AG UE PP
Oct 18 613 Avenue Create - AG UE PP
Oct 19 Crafting from the Heart - AAG UE PP
Oct 20 Through the Craft Room Door - AG 2E #1 PP
Oct 20 Papertake Weekly - Anything with Wings UE
Oct 24 Crafting at the Weekend - AG 3E #1
Oct 26 Crafting by Designs ATG UE 

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I always appreciate your visits. I pray for God's highest and best to you today and every day, and that you would prosper and live at God's highest level for your life.

Many rich blessings,

Ginny B.

Romans 10:9-11

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. NLT 

Acts 13:38-39
"Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in him is declared right with God—something the law of Moses could never do."  NLT

Happy Hedgehog Birthday

Today's card is for the birthday of a VERY SPECIAL LITTLE THREE-YEAR-OLD in our family. We will be celebrating her special day later this month.

The items used to make the card are:

• Diane's Daydream Designs Hedgehog Fall Frolics background paper and image
• Diane's Daydream Designs Cup of Tulips Sentiment
• Sizzix Frames and Stiches Die
• Cuttlebug Happy Birthday EF
• Copper Glitter
• Golden Stars
• Gold and White Cord
• Golden Pen to highlight the leaves

Here is the card:

Background paper embossed and glittered:

Bow:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Oct 04 613 Avenue Create - AG UE

Oct 04 Crafting from the Heart - AAG UE PP

Oct 07 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #1
Oct 09 Anything Goes with a Twist - AG UE
Oct 09 Sister Act Card Challenge - AG UE
Oct 10 Allsorts Challenge - Autumn 3E #2

Oct 10 Pile It On - Autumn UE

Oct 10 Simon Says Challenge - Autumn UE

Oct 25 Crafting by Designs ATG UE 
Oct 31 Lady Bug Crafts - Autumn 3E #1

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I always appreciate your visits. I pray for God's highest and best to you today and every day, and that you would prosper and live at God's highest level for your life.

Many rich blessings,

Ginny B.

Romans 10:9-11

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. NLT 

Acts 13:38-39
"Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in him is declared right with God—something the law of Moses could never do."  NLT

Let All Heaven and Earth Rejoice!

This Christmas card is made by using a sentiment and beautiful deer image which I got at Diane's Daydream Designs, along with some other elements. The deer was originally silver, but it did not show up with enough contrast, so copper and gold glitter were also used..

I used these in making the card:

• The Craft Workshop Aspen Trees Stencil
• Versamark Ink
• Blue/White/Gold Embossing Powder
• Daydream Designs Celebrating Christ Sentiments 
• Daydream Designs Christmas Wonderland Trees Color Set
• Crop-A-Dile Deco Corner Cropper
• SU Diamond Glitter
• Martha Stewart Coarse Clear Glitter
• Martha Stewart Copper Glitter
• Martha Stewart Gold Glitter
• Blue Ribbon
• Viva Cream Liquid Pearls

Here is the card:

Closeup of the glitter:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Oct 07 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #2
Oct 09 QKR Stampede Challenge - AG 3E #3
Oct 09 Sister Act Card Challenge - AG UE

Oct 11 613 Avenue Create - AG UE

Oct 11 Glitter 'n' Sparkle - Anything with a "B" - Blue, Bow

Oct 13 Top Tip Tuesdays Challenge - Non-Traditional Christmas Colors 3E  #2
Oct 17 We Do Doobadoo - Christmas 2E #1
Oct 31 Christmas Cards All Year Round - Embellish It UE
Oct 31 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - AG as Long as It's Christmas UE

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I always appreciate your visits. I pray for God's highest and best to you today and every day, and that you would prosper and live at God's highest level for your life.

Many rich blessings,

Ginny B.

Romans 10:9-11

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. NLT 

Acts 13:38-39
"Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in him is declared right with God—something the law of Moses could never do."  NLT

O Holy Night (2)

Today's Christmas card is made from two of Diane's Daydream Designs items from her store. I used the blue gingham paper and the "O Holy Night" sentiment, both found here:

• Diane's Daydream Designs Country Morning Papers
• Diane's Daydream Designs Christmas Wonder Sentiment Set

A Paper Studio music notes EF was used to embellish the background, then it was sprinkled with sparkly Martha Stewart Clear Course Glitter. The glitter is hard to see in this photo, but if you hold the card the right way, it sparkles.  :o)  The sentiment is framed with a Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Ovals die cut. Little blue liquid pearls embellish the bottom of the sentiment frame and a simple knotted bow across the bottom finishes the card.

Here it is:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Oct 04 613 Avenue Create - AG UE

Oct 04 Crafting from the Heart - AAG UE PP
Oct 06 Christmas at Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Christmas 2E #2

Oct 06 Through the Craft Room Door - AG 2E #1
Oct 07 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #2
Oct 09 Anything Goes with a Twist - AG UE
Oct 09 QKR Stampede Challenge - AG 3E #2
Oct 09 Sister Act Card Challenge - AG UE

Oct 13 Top Tip Tuesdays Challenge - Non-Traditional Christmas Colors 3E  #1
Oct 31 Christmas Cards All Year Round - Embellish It UE
Oct 31 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - AG as Long as It's Christmas UE

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I always appreciate your visits. I pray for God's highest and best to you today and every day, and that you would prosper and live at God's highest level for your life.

Many rich blessings,

Ginny B.

Romans 10:9-11

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. NLT 

Acts 13:38-39
"Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in him is declared right with God—something the law of Moses could never do."  NLT

This Is the Day

Today is World Cardmaking Day. Wow--I have been a very busy girl.

The card on this post was made with another new set from Diane's Daydream Designs, and is just right for fall, very whimsical, and just cute as a button! You'll have to go check it out for yourself. It is made for a red headed friend of mine who loves to dress in fall colors, and who loves animals.  :o)

I glittered up the larger backing label for the image and sentiment with some Martha Stewart copper colored glitter, then I just barely glittered the main image and sentiment, so as not to cover the cute little hedgehog or the words. I wish my camera would show how sparkly the glitter is, but it seems to automatically edit out the bright glow of the glitter. You'll have to use your excellent imagination to picture the glitter effect.

These were used in making the card:

Diane's Daydream Designs Hedgehog Fall Frolics Set
Spellbinders Labels Twenty-Three
Stampin' Up Button Brads
Martha Stewart Copper Glitter


Here's the card:

Close ups of the glitter effects:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Oct 04 613 Avenue Create - AG UE

Oct 04 Crafting from the Heart - AAG UE PP

Oct 06 Through the Craft Room Door - AG 2E #2
Oct 07 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #3
Oct 09 Anything Goes with a Twist - AG UE
Oct 09 QKR Stampede Challenge - AG 3E #3
Oct 09 Sister Act Card Challenge - AG UE
Oct 10 Allsorts Challenge - Autumn 3E #1

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I always appreciate your visits. I pray for God's highest and best to you today and every day, and that you would prosper and live at God's highest level for your life.

Many rich blessings,

Ginny B.

Romans 10:9-11

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. NLT 

Acts 13:38-39
"Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in him is declared right with God—something the law of Moses could never do."  NLT

His Birth Wrought a Miracle

I love the new Daydream Designs papers and sentiments for Christmas. Diane seems to have so many absolutely gorgeous items in her store, that it is so much fun to put them together, especially during this Christmas season with all her many choices to choose from on her site. I do hope you'll check them out.

This card was a LOT of fun, and don't you love to make Christmas cards with non-traditional colors? It seems to add a bit of pizzazz to the enjoyment.

This is what I used to make the card:

• Diane's Daydream Designs Celebrating Christ Sentiments
• Diane's Daydream Designs Winter Wonderland Papers
• Spellbinders Labels Twenty-Two
• Memory Box Pine Needle Border Die
• Paper Studio Curl Ribbon EF
• Blue and White Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
• Pop Dots
• Four Layers of Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

Here it is:

Close up of the embossing:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Oct 04 613 Avenue Create - AG UE

Oct 04 Crafting from the Heart - AAG UE PP

Oct 06 Through the Craft Room Door - AG 2E #1
Oct 07 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #2
Oct 09 Anything Goes with a Twist - AG UE
Oct 09 QKR Stampede Challenge - AG 3E #2
Oct 09 Sister Act Card Challenge - AG UE

Oct 13 Top Tip Tuesdays Challenge - Non-Traditional Christmas Colors 3E #1
Oct 31 Christmas Cards All Year Round - Embellish It UE
Oct 31 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - AG as Long as It's Christmas UE

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I always appreciate your visits. I pray for God's highest and best to you today and every day, and that you would prosper and live at God's highest level for your life.

Many rich blessings,

Ginny B.

Romans 10:9-11

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. NLT 

Acts 13:38-39
"Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in him is declared right with God—something the law of Moses could never do."  NLT

The Greatest Gift

Another Christmas card today. I have pretty much made enough for my own personal use, and have asked a friend who volunteers at a nursing home how many she might need for the residents. That probably means a lot more to make, but it is an opportunity to remind those precious people that Christ Jesus is the Savior and that His birth, which we celebrate at Christmas, is the beginning of His mission to live, die and be resurrected for our salvation. I never want to miss that opportunity with any of my Christmas cards.

I used a Sweet 'n' Sassy stamp from the Christ Is Born set for the sentiment and die cut it out with a Spellbinders Our Daily Bread Designs Vintage Flourish Patterns die. The background is a white paper embossed with a Paper Studio "Holly" EF, then brayed with green ink. The holly berries were colored red with Viva Red Liquid Pearls. A red bow finished the card.


Here it is:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Oct 04 Crafting from the Heart - AAG UE PP
Oct 06 Christmas at Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Christmas 2E #1
Oct 07 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #1
Oct 09 Anything Goes with a Twist - AG UE
Oct 09 QKR Stampede Challenge - AG 3E #1
Oct 09 Sister Act Card Challenge - AG UE
Oct 31 Christmas Cards All Year Round - Embellish It UE
Oct 31 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - AG as Long as It's Christmas UE

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I always appreciate your visits. I pray for God's highest and best to you today and every day, and that you would prosper and live at God's highest level for your life.

Many rich blessings,

Ginny B.

Romans 10:9-11

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. NLT 

Acts 13:38-39
"Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in him is declared right with God—something the law of Moses could never do."  NLT