Christmas Series: Merry CHRISTmas-Peace Hope and Light Easel Card

Hi, Everybody!  Christmas is around the corner and it's getting harder and harder to find the time to work on projects due to the many activities that this season entails.  Yet one thing is certain.  I look at this season, remembering that one blessed day, a Messiah came into the earth for the sole purpose of saving mankind from sure death---spiritual, physical and eternal in nature!  I know about the discrepancy in the dates in which Jesus was born and if I'd be dogmatic about it, I would say that I should not be participating in any traditional celebration of what people call Christmas.  But somewhere in how "CHRISTmas" is spelled lies the reason for that celebration...It is my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, that is to be lifted up and on the date (December 25th) most thought He was born, most of the world acknowledge that a Messiah was sent to the earth by a loving God to bring us all back to God's glorious presence.  So, I am not going to stop people from glorifying the name  of Jesus on this blessed season.  We all should take advantage that we can share the wonderful meaning of the birth of Christ to those who would be willing enough to listen and be the "salt and light of this world" at this time and age.  I sure would like to tell people that the world is going to get better but that will be contrary to what the scriptures prophesied.  The death of many children and teachers at Sandyhook Elementary School on December 14, 2012, in the hands of a disturbed/derailed gun man is proof enough of what the future can expect as we allow Godless people to dictate the course of this nation.  We have thrown away man's accountability to God by removing Him from our schools, our gatherings, our government, our lives and allowed men to rely on their own, limited thinking.  God sent Jesus out of His love for the world (John 3:16) and He is the Only One who can bridge the gap between us and the Father (John 14:6).  God has proven how much He loved us and anyone who places their faith in Jesus Christ will be saved.  Yet the "time for grace" is closing and those who missed that time will be dealt with severely.  The next time Jesus comes, He will come as a Judge and no one will escape the punishment that awaits those who didn't believe.  As one who has been saved by the grace of Jesus Christ, I can only share what God has done in my life and hope that by sharing God's love, those that are living in darkness will see the light.  It all began in the birth of the Messiah, the reason why I live with hope and a bright future even in the time and world of chaos. 

I would like to share this card I made for this season.  This is just the second Christmas card I made this year.  I used a cute image from Sassy Cheryl's Digi Collection which I colored with my ProMarker/Prismacolor/Spectrum Noir markers.  I used some Diamond Stickles (glitter) for the snow and adhered some dark pink dew drops for added dimension.   DP's are from DCWV and CS' are aqua green, grey and white.  My base card measures 5.5 inches square.  I also used Nestabilities Classic Scallop  Circles (largest) and die cut  circle to go on top of that with my MS Circle Cutter at 3.5 inches diameter.  I attached a grey satin ribbon, computer generated the sentiment and sttiched all over.  It came out great.  I would appreciate your thoughts on this project.  This Card is entered into the following Challenges:

1.    Eureka Stamps---Christmas Spirit (1/3)
2.    Tammy's Scrapin Corner---Anything Goes/Any Artist (1/2)
3.    Sparkles Monthly---Anything Goes (1/3)
4.    Paper Crafting Journey---Christmas Projects

5.    Aud Sentiments---Anything Goes 
       YIPPEE!  This Card was chosen Top 3 at AUD!
6.    Card Makin Mamas---Happy Holidays 
7.    Shelly's Images---Christmas is in the Air 
       WOOT-WOOT!  This Card won as one of three Beary Favorite at TTT (Shelly's Images)!
8.    Pattie's Creations---Christmas Card (1/2)
9.    ABC Christmas---Y is for your Favorite Punch/Die  ( I love Nesties Scallop dies)
10.  Nutcrafters---Lots of Layers and Sparkles/Bling
11.  Make It Monday---Anything Goes 
12.  LEJ Designs---Santa's Coming to Town 
13.  Cards Galore---Christmas  
14.  Pile It On---Pile it on Embellishments 
15.  Craftyhazelnut's Christmas---Christmas Birthday or Anything Goes Christmas 
16.  Pin and Tack---Anything Goes 
17.  A and T---Anything Goes
18.  Challenges 4 Everybody---Anything Goes 
19.  Come and Get It---Anything Christmas 
20.  Eclectic Ellapu---Anything Goes 
21.  Kaboodle Doodles---Christmas/Holidays Anything Goes (1/3)
22.  Squirrel and the Fox---Christmas
23.  Hybrid Chick---Holiday Card
24.  Oozak---Anything Goes+Red 
25.  Crafty Boots---Christmas

 MERRY CHRISTMAS-PEACE HOPE AND LIGHT EASEL CARD:

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This is it for now and I will be back tomorrow to showcase my card for the next Word Art Wednesday Challenge.  Gotta get back to my Craft desk and allow the Lord to provide the inspiration.  We are still  in the period of grace so, please take advantage and get to know the love that JESUS have for you.   Have a blessed day!