Philippians 2:13 (2)

My posts have been few and far between this month because of some times of illness and, of course, the busyness of this time of year. Sometimes making cards just has to take a back seat. I am glad that all my Christmas cards are made!

Today's post is centered around a Bible verse which gives me great comfort, in that it is not my striving and my works that work in me to make me what God desires me to be. I can cooperate, but it is all by His grace.

Products used:

Sizzix Labels and Stitched Frames die; Dots and Ribbons EF
Large Gold Ribbon; Small Blue Ribbon; Small Gold Ribbon
Floral Sprig from floral department of craft store
Sentiment printed from my computer

Here is the card:

Closeup of the sentiment:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Nov 29 Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog - AG 3E #1
Nov 29 613 Avenue Create - AAG
Nov 30 Crafty Little Fairies - Not a Square 3E #2
Nov 30 Craft Dee Bowz - AG with a Handmade Bow UE
Nov 30 Get Creative Challenges - AG 3E #1
Nov 30 Artistic Inspirations Challenges - AG UE/HB
Dec 01 Through the Craft Room Door - AAG 2E #1
Dec 02 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #1
Dec 05 Sister Act Card Challenge - AAG UE
Dec 06 A Crafty Mess - AG 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

For unto You Is Born This Day...

Today's card is another Christmas creation using paper and an image from Diane's Daydream Designs. I recently got a Silhouette Cameo and got it for the express reason for cutting out images so as not to have to fussy cut any more. This card is living proof that it works. I used Diane's Poinsettia and Candle from her Deck the Halls Color Digi set, and Darling Dots Sizzles Digi Papers. The sentiment is from the Glory of Christmas Sentiment Set. Since I am not one who does a lot of coloring, I do appreciate how beautifully Diane has colored in her digis. I could not do it this well! It is hard to tell in the picture, but the image and the white background are generously dusted with glitter. Can't help myself. :o)

Here is the card:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Nov 18 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #1
Nov 19 Inspiration Destination - AG UE
Nov 20 Brown Sugar Challenge - AG 2E #1
Nov 21 That Craft Place - AG 3E #1
Nov 21 Jo's Scrap Shack - AG 3E #1
Nov 22 613 Avenue Create - AG UE
Nov 23 Love to Create - Christmas 3E #1
Nov 27 Art by Miran Challenge - AG 3E #1
Nov 30 Crafty Little Fairies - Not a Square 3E #1
Dec 06 A Crafty Mess - AG 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

Another Card for a Redhead!

The time is drawing near for the birthday of a sweet neighbor of mine who has red hair. Seems redheads always love oranges and golds and coppers, so today's card is all about that.

I got two new things that I am trying out on this card; (1) a Silhouette Cameo and (2) Martha Stewart Microbeads. I cut out a lattice pattern on the Cameo and put it up against a peachy background paper, then dusted it with gold glitter. The flowers are punched from a Stampin' Up Pansy punch, then covered with the microbeads. (If you go to the craft store and ask where the microbeads are, as I did, the store people may not know what you are talking about, but if you look in the Martha Stewart section, that is where they will be. Recollections at Michael's also carries some. Maybe this is a relatively new product that few have seen.) They are boosted up by pop dots and embellished with gold rhinestones and green die cut leaves. The butterfly (Spellbinders Papillon Two) is dusted with copper glitter and embellished with Viva Cream Liquid Pearls. I wish my camera picked up the sparkle of the glitters better, but that's just the way it is.

Here it is:

Closeup of the microbeads:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Nov 13 Always Anything Goes with a Twist UE
Nov 14 Sister Act Card Challenge - AG UE
Nov 15 613 Avenue Create - AAG
Nov 16 Artistic Inspirations Challenges - AG UE
Nov 16 Get Creative Challenges - AG 3E #2
Nov 17 Party Time Tuesdays - AG 3E #1
Nov 17 Through the Craft Room Door - AAG 2E #1
Nov 20 Sparkle 'n' Sprinkle - AG with Glitter
Nov 23 Not Just Cards - AG UE
Nov 25 Crafting by Designs - AG 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 Anniversary

Today's card is made for the sixth anniversary of my daughter and son-in-law. It is made with the Paperlace Two Cricut cartridge, the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots EF, Spellbinders Ribbon Banners Die, some white lace and ODBD Hyacinth sentiment. It is finished off with a red and white gingham bow.

Here it is:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Nov 09 Artistic Inspirations Challenges - AG UE/HB
Nov 09 Fantabulous Cricut Challenge - AG with a Cricut Cut
Nov 10 Through the Craft Room Door - AAG 2E #2
Nov 10 Papertake Weekly - AG UE
Nov 11 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #2
Nov 13 Always Anything Goes with a Twist UE
Nov 14 Sister Act Card Challenge - AG UE
Nov 15 613 Avenue Create - AAG
Nov 16 Get Creative Challenges - AG 3E #2
Nov 30 Craft Dee Bowz - AG with a Handmade Bow 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

Philippians 2:13

Today's card is made entirely of pre-cut things that had been stashed away, waiting to be used. I have a friend who was born the day after Christmas, and last year when I gave her a card, she was so deeply touched because not many people remember her birthday. It's still a long time until that date, but I wanted to make her something special again for her birthday, and since I have already made about 80 Christmas cards for this year, it was a nice departure from what my focus has been lately.

These were used to make the card:

• Sentiment Printed from Computer, Cut with a Die
• Cricut Close to My Heart Artfully Sent Cartridge
• Spellbinders Spiral Blossom One
• Sizzix Classic Ovals
• Memory Box Lorelai Leaf and Lorelai Leaf Cutout
• Cheery Lynn Dancing Lace Border
• Liquid Pearls 
• Glitter
• Yellow Ribbon
• Yellow Ink

Here is the card:

The glitter effect:

The sentiment:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Nov 04 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #1
Nov 06 Brown Sugar Challenge - AG 2E #1
Nov 06 Sister Act Card Challenge - AG UE
Nov 09 Artistic Inspirations Challenges - AG UE/HB
Nov 09 Fantabulous Cricut Challenge - AG with a Cricut Cut
Nov 10 Through the Craft Room Door - AAG 2E #1
Nov 10 Papertake Weekly - AG UE
Nov 16 Get Creative Challenges - AG 3E #1
Nov 25 Sparkle 'n' Sprinkle Challenges - AG with Loose Glitter or Embossing Powder UE
Nov 30 Craft Dee Bowz - AG with a Handmade Bow 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