A Short Little Sunday Sermon

I love Jan Karon. I haven't read one of her novels in a long time (note to self: scour the flea markets for Jan Karon books), but I pull out Patches of Godlight from time to time. It is suppose to be a journal of favorite sayings and quotes "written" by one of her main characters, Father Tim. I love how it is all done in his handwriting and on his old typewriter (complete with typos and corrections). Inside the book are many jewels that inspire me. The quote on this card is an example.

When I focus on this quote, it grabs my heart and takes my breath. I am reminded of the many times I have thought things were impossible, then they just seemed difficult, and then they were done. Wow! After my Sister and Dad died, I thought I would never feel safe or happy ever again. But God put happiness and safety back in my life. He even guided my Mother to a new love three years ago - that resulted in the most wonderful Step-Dad ever and the sweetest Step-Sister (who had been my best friend for years - love you Sharon). I have seen Him bring family members and friends through cancer, heart attacks, the edge of insanity, financial trouble, legal trouble, and spiritual trouble.

Back to my card, I made it with paper out of the SU! Everyday Enchantment dp collection plus Poppy Parade and Kraft card stock. I also used my new SU! Flower Punch as well (I crinkled and wet the punched flowers after sponging them with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Ink, scrunched them around a brad I had inserted in the middle, let them dry, and then filled the middle with gold beads). Being a SCS Punchkateer, I am proud of my punch count - 8 (3 spellbinder cutz and 5 punches using the flower punch).

I am entering this card in one of my new favorite challenges, the Southern Girls Challenge (SGC41), which is to use a sentiment (phrase, quote, inspiring words, journaling, etc). Also, Michelle had everyone using a sentiment in the SCS Ways To Use It challenge (WT368) this week.

I have had the best Sunday - hope you did too! Hugz, and thanks for dropping by!!!

Unopened Mail And My Grocery List

We arrived back from our Las Vegas trip last night so the only thing on my Kitchen Counter is unopened mail and my grocery list. I have looked up the recipes for most the great food we ate (or wish we ate) in Las Vegas including Bacon Waffles and Chicken and Waffles - so my counter top should look awesome tomorrow (or as soon as I get a waffle maker). We had lots of fun in Las Vegas but not as much as Crystal and Joey. If we were still 21 we would have had a blast! No luck with gambling - but I only gained 1 pound which is a miracle!

Christmas Mice

Hello Crafty Friends, Today, I am playing in some fun challenges with this cute card: The current House-Mouse &Friends Monday Challenge HMFMC #461 is Anything Goes with an optional theme of Pastels. I have some pastel paper in my layers. This card was made with ornaments from a SU! set, a cut up sentiment from RedLead Paperworks, and three mice I cut out of the Spellbinders Sew Sweet stamp set. The background was inspired by Jeanne Streiff's MIX challenge on Splitcoaststampers.com last Friday where she asked us to make a background using a die cut as a stencil.

T is For 10 Years of T-Day, Too much food, and The Art (Always the Art)

Hello Friends. Most of today's post is about celebrating 10 years of Elizabeth hosting T-day parties on her blog . If you have visited me before, you know that I regularily participate in T-day where we all post something about a drink of any type (the drink can be anything including water and the post can be a real drink, words, movies, art, etc.) on Tuesday (or Monday lol) and link it to Elizabeth's T-day blog post for the week. This year Elizabeth is asking us to post several things in celebration of the big anniversary. #1. Post a picture of something that makes the number 10. I used 10 art supplies that were near me. I am starting to make more Christmas cards so these were right at hand. #2. Post our regular T-day picture/post. My drink picture today is a lunch we had in Tybee Island last week during our Georgia trip. We ate at Pier 16 . Great food and service. It was our favorite meal during the trip. ...

AnonymousApril 1, 2012 at 2:39 PM
Beautiful card with a lovely sentiment that is just so true. Isn't if amazing how things end up in the "Done" column? Thanks for sharing. I'm so sorry for the losses in your life and so happy for the fortunes you have found.
McCrafty's CardsApril 1, 2012 at 3:31 PM
Beautiful card, I needed to read this today to lift my spirits, thank you, I like the papers and the flowers.
Kevin xx
Chrissy DApril 1, 2012 at 5:11 PM
Sucha GORGEOUS card!
MarisaApril 1, 2012 at 6:00 PM
LOVE this quote - saw it on one of Swindoll's daily devotionals. It's sooo true :) Glad your mom was able to live it to the fullest :)
Colleen DietrichApril 2, 2012 at 8:38 AM
What a beautiful, eloquent post AND card, Nancy. Hugest of hugs to you!
Sharon HuntApril 2, 2012 at 8:41 PM
Beautiful card and I love the quote as well. I am so glad God put us together, first as friends and now as sisters. I think we have both been blessed in so many ways. Our trials have made us stronger and our blessings have made us both humble and thankful. Love you.
SueApril 5, 2012 at 7:28 AM
I love the quote too! And the beautiful card you created around it. Pretty colors and details.

Hugs
Sue
wannabcre8tiveApril 5, 2012 at 8:06 PM
Your card is beautiful. Love the sentiment and hearing about all God has done.
Carol LApril 6, 2012 at 9:07 AM
A beautiful creation with a lot of thought behind it! I love the dried flower accent!
JD/ JillApril 7, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Beautiful card, and great post!
Jessica PascarellaApril 10, 2012 at 10:18 AM
This is a wonderful card! Great colors! Thanks for joining us at SGC!

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