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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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24 comments:

  1. Super set of cards and really like how you combined the stencils with the images. Fad idea to keep the images plain and the sentiments are just perfect for these strong and fashionable women! Thanks for joining Time Out x

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  2. What pretty images! Thanks for joining us at Pattie’s Creations Design Challenge.
    Pattie
    Artist & Owner

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  3. Super cards. I love the designs. Thanks for joining AYLI challenge. Elaine

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  4. I love the clean and simple look of these cards, and the way you have used your stencils is GENIUS!!! Great take on the challenge, thank you so much for participating this week at the Mod Squad Challenge
    Judy~ Mod Squad Challenge Designer
    {Judy's Happy Place} Stop by and see me!!!

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  5. Great set of cards - I like just having that splash of colour on each one. Thank you for entering our Anything Goes Challenge with Twist at The Paper Funday Challenges this week. We hope to see you again next challenge.
    Smiles, Angela DT Member
    DT
    https://chasingwhiteunicorns.blogspot.com/{My Blog}

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  6. They are fabulous. Love how you have used the bursts of colour
    Thank you for joining us at Polkadoodles DigiChoosday Craft Challenge

    Claire Guest DT
    Mrs H's Crafty Corner

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  7. Beautiful cards. I love the backgrounds on each card. Thanks for sharing your cards with us at PIP Challenges.

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  8. What great cards! I love the artsy look and your design with the bold addition of color to the sketch image. Thanks for sharing with us at Time Out!
    - Shauna

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  9. WOW ... these are so unique and beautiful! Thanks so much for playing in our challenge at the Artsystamper Challenge Blog! Good Luck in the draw and hope to see you again next challenge!

    Darlene
    ARTSYSTAMPER CHALLENGE
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
    Please stop by for a visit.

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  10. A lovely set of cards,nice and simple, thanks for sharing at Crafty Catz challenge
    Tilly

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  11. What a great set of cards! Nicely done thanks for joining us at Lavinia World challenges.

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  12. Great use of the stencils. I love these! Thanks for sharing with us at Lavinia World. Vicki

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  13. No less than three beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing on Aud Sentiments Challenge blog. Until next time!

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  14. Love your project!
    Thank you for sharing it with us at the Lavinia World Challenges blog:
    https://laviniaworldchallenges.blogspot.com/

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  15. WOW! These are really fabulous cards, wonderful designs. I'm so sorry to be late in commenting, life took a different turn! Thank you so much for joining us in our challenge at QKR Stampede this week. Good Luck and looking forward to seeing you again in our next challenge.
    Faith A DT

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  16. Great card sets and I love those black and white images paired with the color patterns in the background. Thanks for joining our Time Out challenge!

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  17. Lovely card set with a spot of color. THanks for sharing at Lavinia World Challenges.

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  18. Fabulous card .. love the style.
    Thank you for joining us at Digi Choosday Craft Challenge.
    Good Luck
    Rose DT

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  19. So creative and perfect for a CAS card!! Thank you for sharing with us at Lavinia World Challenge!
    Lavinia World DT - Bonnie

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  20. Lovely collection of cards - very trendy! Thankyou for sharing your creativity with us this challenge, at Pattie's Creations (Vic, D.T) X

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  21. I adore the fun CAS cards. Thank you for your lovely entry at Love To Scrap! Challenge Blog! Hope to see you again soon!! HUGS!
    Ann DT

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  22. Thank you for sharing in our challenge at "https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/"we really appreciate you joining in.
    greetings DTmember Monique great card

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  23. a masterpiece! love this CAS layered look. Thanks for joining us at Sognando Scrap for our Sept. challenge

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  24. Hi J, always love reading your Christian missives, good food for thought to ponder every time! And your cards are delightful, thinking Dina would be proud! Great design and balance, too. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Love to Craft Challenge! XXO, Aimeslee DT

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