Starry Christmas Night

Today's card was made by using several layers of silver-flecked tulle glued to a dark blue background to appear as a very starry night sky as a backdrop for a nativity scene. The die used is Nativity Silhouette from Cottage Cutz, and is run through my machine using four layers of heavy duty aluminum foil. It is also sprinkled with some glitter. A silver bow finishes the project.

Here is the card:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Jun 29 Fantatstic Tuesday - AG 4E #2
Jun 29 Through the Craft Room Door - AG 2E #2
Jun 30 Craft Dee Bowz - AG with a Handmade Bow UE
Jun 30 Scrappers' Delight Challenge - AG UE
Jun 30  CHNC challenge extra for June - Christmas
Jul 01 Jingle Belle's Challenge - No Patterned Paper UE
Jul 02 Casing Christmas Challenge - Casing Judy's Card (Dark Blue) UE
Jul 03 52 Christmas Card Throwdown - Christmas UE
Jul 04 Christmas Card Challenges - Christmas UE
Jul 04 613 Avenue Create - AAG 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

Age Is Merely...

Today's card took a bit of planning, as I printed the quote out on my computer as the first step, making sure that it was properly positioned on the paper. The next step was to use an embossing folder with an Easy Frames insert around the quote. This made an embossing pattern around the quote but left it plain.

The embossed part was mounted on green cardstock, then embellished with foliage, ribbon and rhinestones.

Tools used to make it:

Cuttlebug Floral Fantasy EF
Darice Easy Frames
Cheery Lynn Mini Fanciful Flourish Die
Rhinestones
Green Gingham Ribbon
Sentiment Printed from My Computer


Here is the card:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Jun 24 Cute Card Thursday - Add a Quote UE
Jun 27 613 Avenue Create - AAG UE
Jun 27 ATW Challenge - AG 3E #2
Jun 28 Deep Ocean Challenge - Monochrome UE
Jun 29 Papertake Weekly - Trio Tastic (Ribbon, EF, Rhinestones) 5E #1
Jun 29 Fantatstic Tuesday - AG/Summer 4E #1
Jun 29 Through the Craft Room Door - AG 2E
Jun 30 Craft Dee Bowz - AG with a Handmade Bow UE
Jun 30 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #1
Jun 30 Scrappers' Delight Challenge - 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

Vintage Image

I found a pretty image on the internet and printed it off a couple of months ago, knowing it might be useful in making a happy, colorful card some day. It printed off a little bit pale, so colored markers were used to brighten up the flowers.

I was going through some old things, cleaning out and throwing away when I happened upon an old yellow paper folder--the kind we used to put reports in that had fasteners on the inside for three-holed notebook paper. Instead of pitching it, I cut it up and ran it through a Cuttlebug Julie's Garden EF, then sanded it so that the white backside showed through. Then it was lightly dusted with glitter. Two bows were added (one out of red and white gingham and one out of gold cord), and a rhinestone for extra sparkle was glued onto the center of the bows.

Here is the card:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Jun 22 Papertake Weekly - Oh, So Pretty 5E #2
Jun 27 613 Avenue Create - AAG UE
Jun 27 ATW Challenge - AG 3E #1
Jun 30 Craft Dee Bowz - AG with a Handmade Bow UE
Jun 30 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #1
Jun 30 Scrappers' Delight Challenge - 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

Just for You

Good Sunday afternoon to all of you!

I have taken a bit of a break from posting lately--just a lot going on and many other things that took priority. You know how it is; life happens.  :o)

Today's card was made with an Anna Griffin EF called Ribbon Stitch Frame. It was in an order I got from HSN (I had signed up for auto shipping of a new set of products that come out about three times a year.) After running it through the machine, I inked the raised areas up with pink ink. The sentiment is from a retired (I think...) Stampin' Up stamp. The butterfly (Spellbinders Wonderful Wings) is cut from vellum and inked with pink ink and then, glittered. The whole card is also lightly glittered, but my camera did not pick up the sparkle. A bias tape bow and liquid pearls finish the project.

Here is the card:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Jun 21 Sisterhood of Crafters - Going Buggy 3E #1
Jun 22 Papertake Weekly - Oh, So Pretty 5E #1
Jun 24 Brown Sugar Challenge - Monochromatic 2E #1
Jun 25 Allsorts Challenge - Use a Stamp 3E #1
Jun 27 613 Avenue Create - AAG UE
Jun 30 Craft Dee Bowz - AG with a Handmade Bow UE
Jun 30 Word Art Wednesday - AG 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

Psalm 3:3

Today's card features a favorite Scripture verse reminding us that God is our shield, and the One who lifts us up when we are down.

I used the following to make it:

Sizzix: 17 Labels; Dots and Ribbons EF
Cuttlebug: Swiss Dots EF
Spellbinders: Spiral Rose One
Martha Stewart: Large Branch Punch
Easy Cut Craft Lace Border Punch
Yellow Ribbon



Here is the card:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Jun 05 Jo's Scrap Shack - AG 3E #2

Jun 05 Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - AG/Bright and Colorful UE

Jun 07 Craft Your Passion - AAG 3E #2
Jun 07 613 Avenue Create - AAG UE
Jun 09 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #1

Jun 11 Sister Act Card Challenge - AAG UE
Jun 16 Aud Sentiments Challenge - Die Cut, Ribbon, Patterned Paper 5E #1

Jun 30 Craft Dee Bowz - AG with a Handmade Bow UE
Jun 30 Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - 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

Fun with Cosmic Glitter Flakes

I used something today that had been neglected for a long time--Cosmic Glitter Flakes. The base is purple cardstock which is overlaid with the glitter flakes and also gold and iridescent glitter (can you say, "hopeless bling addict?). I also used a sprig of dried flowers taken from the lovely bouquet my children gave me for Mother's Day.

These were used to make the card:

• Spellbinders Aster Topper; Deckled Rectangles Large
• Memory Box  Lorelai Outline Leaf; Fabulous Phlox (purple foliage)
• Martha Stewart Royal Butterfly Punch
• Gold Liquid Pearl (on the butterfly)
• Dried Flowers
• Pink Rhinestone
• Sentiment Printed from My Computer

And here it is:

Sentiment:

This was the first layer of purple cardstock with Cosmic Glitter Flakes:

Second layer with glitter added:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

May 30 Crafting from the Heart - AAG 3E #2

Jun 01  Crafty Calendar Challenge - Things with Wings 1E

Jun 02  Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #1 PP

Jun 04  Simply Papercraft Challenges - AAG 3E #1

Jun 04  Sister Act Card Challenge - AAG UE

Jun 05  Inspirational Challenges - Purple UE

Jun 05  Jo's Scrap Shack - AG 3E #1

Jun 05  Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - AG/Bright and Colorful UE
Jun 07  Sisterhood of Crafters - Pink and Lavender 3E #1

Jun 10  Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - AG 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

Very Girly Pink Birthday

Today's card is sparkly and pink and very feminine. I used a new Anna Griffin EF which came in the mail recently; I inked up the "A" side with pink ink and ran it through the machine. That created a pink background so that the white raised areas showed up better.

Here is a list of materials used:

Anna Griffin Calligraphy Frame
Martha Stewart Royal Butterfly Punch
DieNamics Flourish
Viva Ice White Liquid Pearls
Spellbinders Heartfelt Creations Delicate Asters
White Seam Binding Ribbon
Glitter
Pink Ink

And here is the card:

Sentiment:

Another view showing more glitter:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

May 25 Crafting by Designs May Challenge - AG 3E #1

May 26 Crafting by Designs - Sentiment 3E #1

May 26 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #1 PP

May 28 Allsorts Challenge - Happy Birthday 3E #1

May 29 Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - AG/Girly UE

May 30 613 Avenue Create - AAG UE

May 30 Crafting from the Heart - AAG 3E #1

May 31 Craft Dee Bowz - AG with a Handmade Bow UE

Jun 01 Crafty Calendar Challenge - Things with Wings 1E

Jun 10  Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - AG 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

Clean and Simple

This card was made using a piece of acrylic that was part of the packaging on a set of dies that were purchased. It was run through a Spellbinders Enchanted EF, then inked with white ink to make the design more prominent. It was then placed on pastel blue cardstock. The sentiment is from Word Art Wednesday and was downloaded a long time ago--maybe a couple of years. It is diecut with Spellbinders Labels Eight; a white bow is added at the bottom.

Here it is:

Closer look at the embossing:

This card was sent to a friend who is going through some challenging times.

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

May 09 Crafting from the Heart - AAG 3E #2
May 09 613 Avenue Create - AAG UE
May 09 Sisterhood of Crafters - Monochromatic 3E #2
May 10 Craft Your Passion - AAG 3E #2
May 11 Papertake Weekly - AG 5E #2
May 11 Fantastic Tuesday Challenge - AG/Pastel Colors 4E #1
May 12 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #2 PP
May 14 Jo's Scrap Shack - AG 3E #1
May 15 Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - AG 3E #2
May 31 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

Hospice Card

Today's card is made for a hospice patient. I hope she likes it.

These were used in making the card:

• Stampin' Up Pansy Punch
• Darice Music EF
• Martha Stewart Pine Branch Punch
• Black Ink
• Glitter
• Rhinestone Embellishment from the sale aisle at Joann's
• White Seam Binding Ribbon

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

May 06 Brown Sugar Challenge - AG 2E #2
May 09 Crafting from the Heart - AAG 3E #1
May 09 613 Avenue Create - AAG UE
May 09 Sisterhood of Crafters - Monochromatic 3E #1
May 10 Craft Your Passion - AAG 3E #1
May 11 Papertake Weekly - AG 5E #1
May 12 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #1 PP
May 12 Inspiration Destination - AG UE
May 15 Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - AG 3E #1
May 31 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

I Have Called You by Your Name

The sentiment for today's card is taken from Isaiah 43:1:  " I have called you by your name; You are Mine."

What a lovely and comforting thought! I was reading a devotion this morning which emphasized that God loves us, and not only does He love us, He actually likes us! He enjoys spending time with us--the God of the universe Who was and is and is to come, the Almighty God Whose love and power have no end, actually desires our fellowship and companionship. How humbling and at the same time, beautiful beyond words!

The construction of this card is pretty straightforward. These tools were used:

Sizzix: 17 Labels 660060
Cheery Lynn:  Fanciful Flourish
Stampin' Up:  Pansy Punch (two layers)
Green Raffia Ribbon
Rhinestone Embellishment
Sentiment Printed from My Computer
Brown Ink


Here is the card:

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

May 01 Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - AG 3E #2
May 02 Crafting from the Heart - AAG 3E #2
May 02 613 Avenue Create - AG UE
May 03 Craft Your Passion - AAG 3E #1
May 03 The Pink Elephant Challenge AG UE
May 05 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #1 PP
May 05 4 Crafty Chicks - AG UE
May 06 Brown Sugar Challenge - AG 2E #1
May 31 Craft Dee Bowz - AG with a Handmade Bow UE
May 31 Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - AG with Patterned Paper 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