progress...

Wednesday's are the sketch challenge at SplitCoastStampers

and today's was quite the puzzle, literally!  I decided to go with

a tile stamp that I could cut into fourths.  While I am inking,

coloring, sponging, I am thinking.  Thinking of how the Lord

refines us, hones us layer upon layer and polishes our rough edges

until we reflect Jesus.   Someone once said to me, "You just might

be the only Jesus someone will ever see."  I know I am in need of 

more polishing, there are still too many rough edges there.

surprise, Tuscany style

Don't you just love surprises!  I know I do, though I'm usually not good at keeping them!  I remember when I was a young girl and I would always find Santy Claus'es stash in my parents closet!  My mother never let on  that I had done a lousy job of retaping.  I'm glad my children have patience and are always waiting to be surprised!

Todays, Color Challenge  reminds me of the colors of Tuscany.  So my card is a door inviting you to partake and I can't quite reveal the sentiment for it is a surprise!  Can you wait and be surprised?  Someone will... and I promise to be back here and let you in on the fun!

Gifts of the Heart

I love the treasures my sons bring me whether it be a paper plate craft at Sunday School, a "MOM" pod or a paraffin hand spa bought with long saved allowances...each a reminder that love abounds!  This weekend was no different when Andy arrived home from Boy Scout camp with treasures in his pockets!  Sand dollars collected on the beach during his Oceanography merit badge class.  I decided to create a card to thank him!  The challenge on SCS today is to make a suspension card, sometimes known as a spinner card.   Check it out here.   Thanks so much my son for your gifts of the heart!

What a difference a week makes!

It has been seven days now that I took the plunge.  I have learned so much and still, more to discover.  The world of templates and sidebars and Html (now EXACTLY what is that stuff!!) My sons return home this weekend and I can't wait to show them what I've learned in their absence.  

Lots of it on a wing and a prayer...but that will work for me.

And another reason I am glad I have my tactile art to intersperse with the cold metal of a keyboard!  Today's Inspiration Challenge was Mackintosh Enamels...here's my take on it.  I'd love to know what you think!

Happy Birthday, America

It's July 4th and I take a deep breath and remember how thankful I am to be an American.  I pray that God's grace would continue to be poured out upon us.  I'm thankful for my family, though this year we are separated by Boy Scout summer camp and a road trip.  Not matter where, I know our love and thoughts connect us.  Safe journeys to all.  

And a word on my card for the Limited Supply Challenge over on SCS...you can read the details here

one step forward...a halfback!

I have to say thank you today to Lisa S for her helpful suggestions and time.  I 've learned so much in less than a week about pixels, saving for web, and photoshop....and so much more to accomplish!  But for today, this is the look of my spot in cyberspace!!!  And I am beginning to realize I'm much more like Scarlett than sensible Melanie!  

I needed a card for a co-worker who is recovering from major surgery and it was Sketch Challenge over on SCS.  Details in my gallery there.

trial and error

 I had time to create another card for the color challenge today.  This is a fabulous image from B Line Designs called the dressing room.

learning how to link and upload on different sites...I don't ever want to stop learning...never stop scratching my brain and pouring new stuff in there!   This card was for the Color Challenge over at SCS.