THE BLESSINGS OF CREATIVITY...

I thank the LORD JESUS for each day that is given me to create wonderful projects...As always, I give Him all the glory.


Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Scripture Series: Like-Minded One to Another Card---Be Inspired by this Week's Challenge at Word Art Wednesday!

Good Wednesday morning, you guys!  Hope you have a wonderful start of the day whether with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee, I pray for blessing to y'all these days.  For healing to those who are sick in all aspects of life and that the peace of  God touch your lives and restore you in Christ Jesus.  Today, we have another Word Art you can download for free at Word Art Wednesday (WAW) Blog.  It talks about being "like minded" with one another  or to be united with fellow believers of Christ.  The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the Church (Body of Christ) in Rome to encourage them in the faith and to remind them to show love for one another.  Coming from different backgrounds (Jews and Gentiles), status (rich or poor) and racial backgrounds, it was not easy for believers to unite together.  And like before, we as Christ believers today, may encounter some circumstances that we simply could not agree completely.  Sadly, most of them does not even have to do with our faith but just merely, opinions and preferences.  So, how do we unite? ---The answer is simply by seeking God's Word and studying it diligently so as to have wisdom and understanding.  Knowing that we are not called by God to burden  one another with religious rules of the past but by the newness of Spirit in Christ Jesus---we are to choose wisely our words and always act in love.  It does not mean that everyone will have to like you but having that peace of mind at the end of the day that you obeyed the voice of the Lord to strive towards unity, understanding and love is such a blessing.  Now, for the unbelievers who have not come to the knowledge of Christ yet, we know that we may not be able to establish complete unity with them in the many issues of life because the ways of the world has nothing in common with the ways of the Kingdom.  Yet we are told to love one another that we may witness to those who are outside of the Kingdom what the "Kingdom of God" is truly all about.  I know it is not an easy task but through the guidance and help of the Holy Spirit, we will carry through.

So, here's my inspiration card for today's WAW Challenge.  Since the Word Art  is lengthy, I decided to highlight it to the fullest by adding some color to the essence of the verse.  Then, I colored a very beautiful digi stamp from Kenny K Downloads called, "Color me Janette," with my ProMarker/Prismacolor/Spectrum Noir markers making sure I matched the color of the " pen marker" in the digi with the color I added to the verses, so it looked like the image (girl)  highlighted the verse (very clever, huh!).  I also scribbled the words "Scripture Marker" on the "pen marker" image and I was pretty pleased with how my penmanship looked like it belonged there...LOL.  I used a Kraft CS as base card, cut at 5.5 inches.  The DP's are all from My Mind's Eye and the CS are Ecru (from Core'dinations) and Blue-grey from (Paper Studio).  I die cut the Octagon using the largest of the set from Nestabilities, used a border stamp on one of my panels from EK Success, cut a couple of circles at 4.5" and 4.75" inches using the small MS Circle Cutter.  I inked all my panels using Tim Holtz Distress "Pumice Stone", attached some white gems from Imaginisce, a crochet flower (that I make and sell---check my Etsy shop!) with a brad in the center from my stash and the dotted swirl stamped all over this card is from Inkadinkado.  Finally, the stitching!  I am surprised with my choices of DP's since I always go towards the brighter colors but because I love both the Word Art and the image, I decided the best way to highlight them is to use muted colors and I must say I achieved it!  Hope you like it.


 LIKE-MINDED ONE TO ANOTHER CARD:


 LIKE-MINDED ONE TO ANOTHER CARD LAYERS:


 LIKE-MINDED ONE TO ANOTHER CARD INSIDE:


LIKE-MINDED ONE TO ANOTHER CARD WITH ENVELOPE-BOX:

This Card is entered into the following Challenges:


Clear It Out---Anything Goes/Use Stash/Circles (The brad and gems I had for more than a year)
TTCRD---Anything Goes
Challenges 4 Everybody---Anything Goes 
Simply Create Too---Anything Goes 
Make It Monday---Anything Goes 
MyGrafico---Anything Goes 
Lady Anne's---Anything Goes/Use Stamp (Rubber or Digital) 
Card Mania---Oh, So Girly 
Eureka Stamps---Anything Goes 
Dream Valley---Girls, Girls, Girls 
Crafts 4 Eternity---Punch It 
ATC's and Cards with Attitude---Anything Goes/Add Tag/Sentiment
Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude---Anything Goes/Add Tag/Sentiment 
Crafty Boots---New (New Digi Stamps and Papers)
Forever Friends---Favorite Embellishment (I love brads and gems)
Stamping Sensations---Friendship (Sentiment focus on it)
Creative Card Crew---Girly 
CYDI?---Getting Girly 
Creative Craft Challenge---Bling It Up
LEJ Designs---Stitching (Real or Faux) 
Twist of Faith---Friendship (Add Uplifting sentiment, verse etc...)
Crafty Creations---Just Take Two

That's it for me today, friends!  Don't delay, create a project with the Word Art,  hop on over at WAW and join our Anything Goes Challenge.  Now, this is not a requirement, you can also submit projects (upto 5 entries per person) with an uplifting message and still win a prize if chosen.  We also choose a "Top 3" which will be joining the other winners gathered in the other weeks and a monthly winner of a Digi Set from Daydream Designs can be won.    How fun can that be?  I can't wait to see you entries this week.  I am sure I will be blown away !  Have an awesome day and remember to thank Jesus for His faithfulness.

34 comments:

  1. Love your card so much deatail in it. Thanks for joining us for Lady Anne's stamp challenge.

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  2. Gorgeous card, great colouring and lay out.

    Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  3. what a fab card ,love the layout and your colouring is awesome
    Thanks for joining us at MIMand good luck in the challenge
    traceyx

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  4. Such a fabulous card you have created, love the stamp you have used and the sentiment and the way you have highlighted some of the sentiment. The image you have coloured so beautifully. Thank you for sharing with us at Lady Anne's Challenges. I hope we see you again soon.
    Love ~ Lady Anne xx
    Lady Anne's Challenges

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  5. A lovely creation and perfect for our 'Friendship' theme Jo Ann,

    Thanks so much sharing your inspiration with us at Stamping Sensations challenge this month.

    B x

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  6. A super card and a great image, lots to look at and read
    thanks for joining in the lejdesigns Challenge
    Janet

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  7. Jo Anne...your coloring!!! WOW! That is just amazing. I clicked to enlarge and it is just perfect. What a cute card! I loved the little touch of you adding the "scripture marker" on the marker. Clever and cute. Fabulous job and as always your post is a blessing. Love the way you love your Lord! Blessing, sister!

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  8. I saw it on MIM. Inside and out it's pretty. I love the christian sentiment.

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  9. brilliant card and colouring love the crochet flower-thanks for joining us at LEJ Designs
    Carol DT x

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  10. Loving the colours used and your layout. Many thanks for joining inwith CCC this week.

    Lou x

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  11. Beautiful card, love your colouring. Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations.
    Pinky

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  12. Wonderful card. I really love the colours and all the detailing is wonderful.Thank for joining us at Card Mania Challenges.

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  13. Simply stunning creation! I love the colors and the verse you used is amazing! Your card has definite WOW FACTOR! Sure glad I saw it over at MIM and popped in for a closer look.

    Tamie
    #198

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  14. Gorgeous card! Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity this week x

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  15. Wonderful Card! I love your coloring, Sentiment and all of the added details. Thanks for sharing with TTCRD this week.

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  16. Stunning card! Amazing coloring! Thanks so much for playing along at Card Mania Challenges! Good luck and hope to see you in our next challenge too! Hugs, Ani

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  17. Gorgeous image and card.
    Thank you for sharing this with us at Dream Valley.
    Hugs Karolina

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  18. Hi!
    Nice card aswell!!
    Thanx for joining us again over at Foreverfriendschallengeblog!
    Linda (DTFF)
    PS. good luck in the draw!!!!!

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  19. Wonderful card. Thanks so much for sharing with us this week at Eureka Stamps. Hope to see you again next week as well. joann sassy raggedy

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  20. Gorgeous card, I love the bright colours and layout :)

    Thanks for joining the Fortnightly Challenge at the Forever Friends Challenge Blog.

    Tanya xx

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  21. Fabulous card. Love your coloring. Thanks for joining at Creative Craft Challenges: Bling It On
    Hugs
    Dewi

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  22. Lovely card - thank you for entering it at Twist of Faith this week - enjoy your day! Gail DT

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  23. Your cards are always SO amazing, Jo Ann. I am blessed to know you and to have you on our Design Team. Your art always manages to put a smile on my face, and each week I light up when I see your cards. Thanks for sharing your talents with us, and for being such a source of blessing and encouragement to me. I just prayed for you, and hope all is well.
    Blessings,
    Karen

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  24. What a gorgeous card.

    Saw you over at MiM.

    Susan x

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  25. Gorgeous card! Thank you for joining in with our use your favourite embellishments challenge over at Forever Friends
    Julie x
    http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
    http://www.trulyjulie1966.blogspot.co.uk/
    http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
    http://fashionistachallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
    http://www.brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

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  26. Your card is wonderful! I love the verse and your coloring is amazing! Thank you for joining our FRIENDSHIP challenge at Twist of Faith Cards.

    Laura C.

    http://outinthecraftshed.blogspot.com
    DT - http://twistoffaithcards.blogspot.com

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  27. JoAnn,
    I so love the way that the scripture is front and centre even with your little lady so sweet and colorful. Another great card.
    Carole Robb Bisson
    The Blessing of the LORD be Upon You!

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  28. Great card. Thanks for playing along with us over at Creative Card Crew.

    Hugs
    Elle

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  29. Such a wonderful card with your fab colors and wonderful sentiment! Thanks for sharing with us at Eureka Stamps!
    Jacki DT Leader

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  30. Jo Ann, wow! Your card is outstanding! Thanks for sharing your card at Twist of Faith!

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  31. Lovely card - I love the colours you've used.

    Thank you for joining the challenge at the Creative Card Crew!

    Sheena
    xxx

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  32. Jo Ann: Your card is very pretty--love the verse. Glad you joined us at Simply Create Too for Challenge #29 - "Anything Goes"--Come by this Friday for our new challenge?

    Diane
    Simply Create Too Design Team Member
    http:DianesDigitalDesigns.blogspot.com

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  33. This is a gorgeous card. Love the image and the sentiment as the focal point is fab.
    Thank you for sharing this with us at Dream valley.
    Hugs Sharon. x

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  34. Brilliant, gorgeous colours and fab layout . Thank's for joining us for Lady Anne's Stamp challenge. Hugs trisha x dt

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