...the joy of all the earth

What a wonderful color combination for today's CC over on SCS.  It was one of those, "I know exactly what I want to do and use" moments!  I even have two different fonts of the quote I chose. (bad, I know!!!).  I decided to go simple (B LINE Designs)  and let the beautiful K&CO Margo paper carry the show.  A lush, vintage velvet brings the texture.  

In thinking on MY own rose bushes that missed their Presidents' day trimming...I've got 27 different varieties...I can't help but remember a speech on the history of roses  I did for a college class.  I had brought in a huge bouquet of various colors to use as a visual during the final speech.  I just knew I had every one's attention as I spoke of the history of the rose in popular lore and more current cultivation techniques.  At the end, I gave each person a rose.  There was  one person left to speak and I knew, just knew I had carried the day..that is until the last speaker revealed he had also brought in a prop to compliment his speech.  A boa constrictor...needless to say, he stole the show!

I'm yearning for the heavenly smell in my garden...as much as I love my paper and stamps, nothing beats the real thing!  What about you??? How do you reconcile time in the garden?

20 candles and this blog thing!

Thanks dear readers for wondering about me!  I've been traveling and playing and celebrating these past few weeks.  I am back home now and pondering how to catch up...don't really think it possible...I'll just start where I am!  I had such a delightful visit with Amy, cherished my visit with my dear friend (and helped her fill her new scrapbox), and welcomed DS into his third decade. That last one had me reminiscing when I turned 20...oh, I didn't want to leave my teenage years...and be launched on my own...I've spent alot of time in old pictures and thinking on the differences of my 20 and Sam's 20.

Today's challenge over at SC was a small purse which I made into a box to put memories of Sam's birthday's past.  I used a black suede cord to draw it together. 20 candles on the butler's tray (Judikins) and a bold Happy Birthday.  I've always been a later giver...my family covers me with grace...my heart is there, but more times than not, always late.  So DS, I'll get this in the mail...soon...maybe!  Love you!

Patience

Well, I could say I loved the fairy girls' emerald green gown so much I wanted it up for 5 days...but that wouldn't be the truth!  I'm still trying to dig out from a frantic weekend VSNing over at SCS.  There were 18 challenges spread over two days and I did have an empty house, but after 11 completed, I had to say...I need couch time.  And that was the end of it. 

I did have a wee bit of time this morning to work on the Color Challenge.  A yummo combo of sherbet colors that I put to good use.  I need an encouragement card for mailing today and here it tis.  Cornish Heritage Farms Saturday Evening Post's vintage butterflies paired up with Basic Grey's Ambrosia and SU's kiwi kiss and summer sun.  Got your sunglasses?

Have a super day...

party gown

I fell in love with this adorable fairy girl in her party gown, compliments 'Instant Memories' Birthday clip art book.  It seemed perfect for the LSC challenge on SCS to use green designer paper and limit your layers and embellishments.  I also wanted to honor Darla Ryan in a Twisted Sistah Challenge to case a card from her gallery, plus it tis her b-day!

Tonight is VSN...got the day off, hubby is on a two day fishing weekend and DS, Andy is off to Scouting weekend.  It doesn't get any better than this...

Righteousness

I have been so blessed by the His Holy Names challenge in just the few weeks of the new year.  I am using Kay Arthur's "Lord, I want to know you" Bible study to augment my knowledge.  This February 15 challenge is no exception.  The word is Righteousness.  In Hebrew that word is Jehovah-tsidkenu. One thing that was especially dear to me is that GOD had a plan, a way to redeem all mankind from the effects of Adam and Eve's original sin.  To take my black, foolish heart and write HIS precepts upon my heart and make me whole, fresh again.  It just requires me to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. Which I do with all of myself.

I love this scripty heart stamp from Michelle Ward (Stampington).  It seemed perfect to go with my scripture from Jeremiah.  Once again this 6x6 page is a hybrid word with alot of the printing done in Photoshop.  I am seriously enjoying learning my way around PS as I create.  Kind of like me, a balance of external and internal.  The scripture page lifts up and has the Third Day Worship song, "Your Love Oh LORD" printed on striped paper (making the WT challenge of stripes).  I saved room writing personal observations there also.

Thanks so much for commenting and standing with me on this journey.  Be blessed

Rainbows over you, God's Blessed Vow

Don't know about you, but I am thrilled every time I see a rainbow and still remember the very first time I saw a double one!  I used Stamps Happen's wonderful  Umbrellas for my focal.  And colored the umbrellas in the order of the titled saying.  That's the way I taught my sons how to remember the colors in the rainbow.  The sentiment is a Hero Arts stamp.   The little box for today's challenge on SCS was perfect for a treat for my son.

  The sun's shining today and there are hints of spring in the air.  I hope everyone has a wonderful Monday.

for my chandelier lovin' friend

When I checked today's featured stampers gallery, I couldn't help but zero in on her gorgeous chandelier card to case.   I'm long overdue sending a thank you to my personal enabler (oops, I meant friend).   We've traded chandelier cards back and forth and will finally get to met in person at the end of this month!!!  I hope you like it, Amy.   I thank you for your generous RAK...hoping the muse returns and I'll swing open wide those doors. 

Have a blessed Sunday and I'd love to hear how your sweeties were good to you!  My DH treated me to a pedicure and dinner at our favorite bar-b-que joint (and it is a joint]!  We celebrated 22 years and are still in love, that comfortable, dependable, deep love.