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Saturday, September 12, 2020

Friendship Series: Brewed to Perfection Card---Join our Bi-Weekly Challenge Inspirational/Anything Goes Challenge at Word Art Wednesday...

 Hi everybody!  So sorry for the delay in posting this project I made for our Challenge at Word Art Wednesday (WAW).  I don't have a card made that features our Scripture Word Art as I've decided to use the sponsor sentiments for my creation.  But if you visit the WAW site, you'll find several inspiration from my fellow DT's that featured it on their cards.  You can also download it there and use it in your projects.  Our Scripture Word Art comes from Mark 11:24 which tells us, "Therefore I say unto you, what things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them".

Trust is something crucially important in any kind of relationship we pursue.  We often give reservations in trusting people depending on how well we know them.  I was brought up believing that trust can't be demanded but is earned.  And for me to put my life on the line for somebody (under life and death circumstances) without reservation, I would have to totally trust that person.  But the truth is, human beings are flawed and not one of us can honestly  say we didn't let anybody down.  We make promises we cannot fulfill and overtime, we end up hurting even the very ones we love the most.  That is why we cannot put our utmost trust to any human being.  The Only One whose faithful and true to all His promises is Almighty God, personified and embodied to us by the God-Man, Jesus Christ!  In John 14:8-14, "Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.”Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves. Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it."

God spoke and it came to pass.  His Word is powerful, unchanging and eternal.  John 1:1-5 says, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." In the Old Testament (after the Fall of Man), God Almighty have spoken His Word through His chosen people and the prophets.  He gave His Word and guided His people to His holy and just ways. By careful study, we can conclude that His promises point to the time when His Word comes to life (in the flesh) and will be witnessed by many.  Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the Word of God.  He was with God from the very beginning.  He became flesh to fulfill God's Word of redemption.  Jesus is the Word of God fulfilled.  Anyone who puts their faith (trust, believe, dependence) upon Him has the promises of the Father written in the tablets of their hearts and they are reliable and unchanging.  Numbers 23:19 clearly states, "God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?  I have received a command to bless; he has blessed, and I cannot change it."  Yes, the Holy Spirit dwells inside of us to attest that Jesus Christ, the very Word of God is alive in us.  When we open our Bibles and study and meditate on God's promises, we are feeding our spirit with the promises of God so that when we pray and ask God for anything in accordance to His will and purpose, He comes through for us and we are sure He will deliver at His perfect time. When we confess and declare His Word, We are unleashing His power and authority over anything that seeks to destroy us. Hence, we can thank Him and express our gratitude over things we asked and prayed for even before they physically manifest.  When we know His Word, we know what to pray as God always answers to His Word.  It's not our emotions, the length or intensity of our prayer that God answers to.  He responds to His Word!

For this Card, I used an image from Stamping Bella called "Uptown Girls Clarissa and Camille with a Cafe" that I watercolored using my Stabilo 68 markers.  The base is a white CS, cut and scored to make a 5.5 inches square card.  I also added some white nail head gems from Imaginisce and some fancy and regular stitching. The sentiments are all from Stamp Simply Clear Stamps, "A Cup of Java" that sponsors this bi-weekly Challenge.  


BREWED TO PERFECTION CARD


BREWED TO PERFECTION CARD LAYERS


BREWED TO PERFECTION CARD INSIDE


BREWED TO PERFECTION CARD WITH ENVELOPE-BOX

This Card is entered into the following Challenges:

Crafty Catz---ATG/Add Gems and/or Glitter
Aud Sentiments---ATG with Sentiment
Lavinia---ATG
Creative Moments---ATG/Funny
Double D---Colorful
Paper Funday---ATG/Autumn
TTCRD---ATG
Colouring in Scrapland---ATG/Home Decor
PIP---ATG
Simon Says---Use Your Fave Stamp
Artistic Stamper---A Stitch in Time
Lets Craft and Create---ATG/Bestfriends
QKR---ATG
Sognando---ATG

Make sure you join us at WAW Challenge.  You can use the free Word Art in your creation and link it to our Challenge but is not a requirement.  As long as it's family-friendly, uplifting and inspirational, you can enter several times in two weeks.  A great prize awaits our winner from our wonderful sponsor---Stamp Simply Clear Stamps (Stamps and/or Die-cuts).  So excited to see what you come up with.  Anyway, meditate on the goodness of the Lord and rely on His promises.  Expect only wonderful things from Him each day.  His presence in us enables us to do the impossible.

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Friday, September 11, 2020

Encouragement Series: Stencil Fashion Card Set---Visit 613 Avenue Create and Join Our Anything Goes Monthly Challenge...

Hello everyone...I'm here to feature my card for our 613 Avenue Create Anything Goes, September Challenge.  I went on my own with Anything Goes while the other DT's  tackled the optional twist which is "Add a Charm."  I've had this fun stamps for a while but it's only now, I am able to use them. I love it!  I hope you join us and have some fun crafting and creating.

Each day we live is a blessing from the Lord.  I do feel like every second counts as the Word of God and His prophesies are unfolding before our very eyes.  Ungodliness  gives birth to lawlessness and lawlessness gives birth to anarchy and terrorism.  Jesus clearly tells us in John 10:9-10, "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Those who remain outside of the Gate and refuse the safety of the Good Shepherd are exposed and are part of the world that is ruled by Satan. If you are not seeing that daily these days, then you might have been deceived---desensitized from seeing the truth.  When you no longer desire facts for complete understanding, instead rely on fake media's stories and narratives to shape your opinions and downgrade God's Word to your own interpretation just to satisfy your emotional and social prejudice, you have been corrupted!  

But there are those who entered the gate of salvation through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Though we may be living in this world, we are not of this world.  We are no longer under the command of the evil one and Jesus has given us authority and weapons of warfare in His Word to defeat the wiles and schemes of Satan.  A true disciple (beware of the fakes) of Jesus Christ does not prioritize their emotions and their own opinions over issues but seek the mind of God by obeying His Word. Following God is not easy and it comes with a hefty price, believe it or not.  At some point, have you honestly asked yourself  this critical question. "If my physical well-being is at stake, will I be willing to follow Christ unto death?"  Now, many would say "Yes" but just the Covid-19 pandemic alone along with draconian measures of local leaderships have already shown us what many so-called Christians would give up to preserve their existence.  I am not against common sense, hygiene and safety but I can't honestly tolerate fear.  How can I?  The Bible said, God numbered our days (Psalm 139:16).  He has determined our days (Job 14:5).  Our life is in His hands (Job 12:10).  He can lengthen our days (1 Kings 3:14).  He is our life and He blesses the faithful with many years (Deuteronomy 30:15-20). And if we perish, there's even greater PROMISES in store for the faithful.  These promises of God are eternal and should propel each and every believer to go and do the work He entrusted us without fear.  For if we truly believe God exist and He is in charge and in control of everything, we would face the giants of this life boldly because we know we are spiritually armed and charged by God to annihilate the works of the enemy to set the captives free.  Just like in the days of Noah, the door to the Ark (grace) will shut.  Just like in the days of Lot, God will execute His judgment to this fallen world. All of us who have been saved by faith in Jesus Christ and have received the promises of God when we entered the narrow gate of safety have so much work to do to share the Good News of salvation.  While there is time, lets do the work---Body of Christ!

For these Cards, I used images and sentiments from Dina Wakley from the sets "Fashion Forward" and "Handwritten Sentiments."  The size is A2 and the stencils came from Dylusions and Tim Holtz Collection.  Simply elegant.  


STENCIL FASHION CARD SET


STENCIL FASHION CARD SET WITH ENVELOPES


STENCIL FASHION CARD 1


STENCIL FASHION CARD 2


STENCIL FASHION CARD 3

This Card is entered into the following Challenges:

Crafty Catz---ATG/Add Gems and/or Glitter
As You Like It---Fave Stencil and Why? (I love the Tim Holtz because it's very versatile)
Aud Sentiments---ATG with Sentiment
Lavinia---ATG
Time Out---Be Adventurous
Creative Moments---ATG/Funny
Mod Squad---Step Up Your Stencil
Paper Funday---ATG/Autumn
TTCRD---ATG
Colouring in Scrapland---ATG/Home Decor
PIP---ATG
Simon Says---Use Your Fave Stamp

This is it for now, guys.  Make sure to join us at our neighborhood---613 Avenue Create---for an Anything Goes Challenge.  If you want to be challenged, take on the Optional Twist.  But there's really no reason for you to miss it. Can't wait to see what you create. Remember to trust the Lord Jesus Christ always!


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