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, December 21, 2022

Encouragement Series: Dream Smile Believe---Join our Year End Blog Hop and our Inspirational/Anything Goes Challenge at Word Art Wednesday...Great Prizes to be Won!

Hi there, Crafty friends!  First of all,  A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and an advance BLESSED NEW YEAR to all.   It's time for our Annual Blog Hop at Word Art Wednesday (WAW) which will go on for two weeks.  Today's Scripture Word Art comes from Psalm 65:11 which says, "Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness." Download this free Scripture Word Art at WAW, use it for your projects (not mandatory) and don't forget to link  them to our Challenge.  Then follow the Blog hop order for a chance to win the awesome prizes our DT's are giving away in their post. You can find the complete details below. Some of our DT's featured our highlighted verse in their projects while some of us (including myself) decided to highlight a great sentiment from one of our sponsors, Stamp Simply, for my card sample below.

Like David who wrote Psalm 65, we are to acknowledge from whom our blessings flow.  James 1:17 clearly conveys to us, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." Before Adam's Fall, we have nothing but blessings from God  and everything He created. God spoke and everything came to life,  There's something special with humanity for He formed us with His hands and breathe unto us His breath of life (Genesis 2:7).  We were made according to His image and likeness (Genesis 1:26).  No sin, death, sickness, diseases, pain and suffering.  But even after the first man failed that plunged us all into darkness and separation from God, God still clothed Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:21).  A sacrifice needed to be made in order to cover our nakedness/shame.  Even in our disobedience, God showed  great love to the mankind He created.  But in the fullness of time, God's ultimate and matchless sacrifice was given and revealed to this world when He allowed His One and Only Son, Jesus Christ, to be born in the flesh and placed upon Him the sins of the world.  That in His death, burial and resurrection, anyone who believed in Him would live free of the Sin that would have otherwise enslave and torment us for all eternity.  He knew before creation that this would happen and yet He chose to create and give us life so that when we come to Christ (Born-again, John 3:3), we would be reunited with Him forever.  If we believe in what Christ has done for us and our faith is solely focused on Him, God lives in us and we in Him. The inheritance of Christ is every believer's inheritance and we shall live forever in our Lord's presence. As John 3:16 tells us, “For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life."
  
As we remember the birth of our Lord Jesus this season, let us be thankful and hopeful for the coming year. Our God is in control and there's nothing that happens that He didn't plan for.  Hang on to every promises He made in His Word knowing that our life and eternal well-being depends on it.  We have access to the presence of God at all times because of our personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  He is God with us and in us.  In the time of David, he used nature to describe God's abundant love and blessings to His people. A comment from My Life Application Bible says this about Psalm 65:6-13, "This harvest psalm glorifies God the Creator as reflected in the beauty of nature.  Nature helps us understand something of God's character.  The Jews believed that God's care of nature was a sign of His love and provision for them.  Nature shows God's generosity---giving us more than we need or deserve.  Understanding God's abundant generosity should make us grateful to God and generous to others." This is so true every time we take the time to look at nature, it always reveals the glory, greatness and love of God for mankind.  Yet we have so much more to be grateful to God for in this New Testament era.  For along with nature, we have the most personal revelation of God's fullness to mankind.  We see Him in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior who love us and gave His life for us.  All glory to His Name!

For this Card, I used an image from Stamping Bella called "Uptown Girl Lucille Sends Her Love" that I watercolored using my Stabilo 68 markers.  The base is a white CS, cut and scored to make a 5.5 inches square shape. The DP's are from Paper Studio, the flowers that I layered are from Prima and the brads are from Recollections.  I used Nestabilities for the Lacy Oval Frame.  I added some glitters from Stickles (Crystal) on the flowers as well as fancy and regular stitching all over this creation.  The beautiful sentiment is of course from Stamp Simply from the set called "Pretty Poppies." I really love the finished result.
 
 
 DREAM SMILE BELIEVE CARD


DREAM SMILE BELIEVE CARD LAYERS
 

DREAM SMILE BELIEVE CARD SIDE VIEW
 

DREAM SMILE BELIEVE CARD INSIDE
 

DREAM SMILE BELIEVE CARD WITH ENVELOPE-BOX

Okay everyone, here's the ORDER OF THE BLOG HOP:
 
Welcome to my Blog, your second stop in the WAW Blog Hop! We have many fabulous prizes from our generous sponsors, Stamp Simply and Tonic Studios.  

To be eligible to win the Stamp Simply prize ($25 GC) to their store, just enter your art in our WAW gallery as usual.  The winner of this prize will be selected by random draw from our entries.

To be eligible to win the prizes from Tonic Studios and other goodies, simply leave a comment on each Designer Team's blog to be eligible for their specific prizes.  When you completed the Blog Hop, leave a comment at Word Art Wednesday (your final stop on the Hop) saying that you've completed the Hop.

Here's my prize for the Blog Hop...Tonic Studios Stamp and Dies Set!
 

This Card is entered into the following Challenges:
 
Passion for Markers---Use Die-Cut and Markers
TTCRD---ATG
A Place to Start---ATG/Happy Holidays
PIP---ATG
Dragonfly Dreams---Anything But Christmas
Stamping Sensations---Anything Stamped/Winter Wonderland
We Love Stamping---I Love People Themed Stamp.
Allsorts---ATG/O Christmas Tree
Taylormade---ATG/Christmas
Bastel-Traum---Glitters
Creatalicious---ATG/CAS Christmas Cards
Happy Little Stampers---ATG with Die
Let's Craft and Create---ATG/Inspired by a Song
Rabisco---ATG
YSP---ATG
  
Time to go, everyone!  Please make sure to visit us at WAW and link up the projects you make out of our free Word Art although not mandatory.  You can link up any inspiring, uplifting, family-friendly projects, up to 5 each week.  Our wonderful sponsors this week are Stamp Simply ($25 GC) and Tonic Studios (prize packs) .  So, join our Blog Hop and show us your wonderful projects.  Enjoy the holidays with your family.  Always remember that God is in control and we can trust in His protection always. Our part is to pray without ceasing and act upon His Word.
 
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57 comments:

  1. A beautifully designed card, such a lovely stamp and so colourful, the box looks great and makes it even more special. Thank you for joining in at Crafty Calendar this month.
    Chris
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  2. Super cute card and fabulous die-cuts. Thank you for sharing at PFM
    Natx

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  3. What a fun project with so many wonderful details! Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

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  4. A beautiful colourful card. Thanks for joining Passion for Markers. Elaine

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  5. This is a gorgeous set! I love the detail on the front and also that the inside matches! Happy Holidays!🎄🎄

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  6. Beautiful!! Your colors are so bright and cheery and that giant flower is fabulous!!

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  7. I love the layering and dimension! Sweet Stamping Bela image and beautiful color combo on your card!

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  8. A fun and feminine creation.

    Many thanks for sharing at Allsorts, Stamping Sensations and We Love Stamping challenges. Wishing you a merry Christmas.

    B x

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  9. Beautiful inspiring card. Love all the colors and textures. I like the decorated inside too. Merry Christmas and Happy Crafty New Year. Thank you for joining Tuesday Morning Sketches.

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  10. What a gorgeous card! And I love how you created a matching envelope box, too! The colors are so bright and cheerful! Christmas blessings to you!

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  11. Beautiful card Jo Ann, like your colors, dimension and design!

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  12. Beautiful modern and vibrant card - love the image and colour scheme. Thanks so much for joining us at Allsorts challenge this week .
    Pauline xx

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  13. Your card is full of so much delight! What a pretty image she is. Love how colorful and full of life it is. Wishing you a very blessed Christmas.

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  14. Wow... beautiful colors, patterns, texture, layering, wonderful sentiment, decorated inside, and bling? Your card has it all! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. So much beauty in this Uptown girl card with the bright festive colors!! Love all of the layers of gorgeousness!! Amen to your passage about Christ!! And Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!!

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  16. Awesome colouring and love the multilayering on the card.

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  17. OMG! I love your box and card. I wish I was the recipient. Thank you for the hop.[Bunny]

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  18. Lovely card. Really like the bright flowers. Thank you for sharing with us over at Morgan's ArtWorld. Love to see you join in each month.
    ~ Diane CT

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  19. JoAnn - it has been a blessing to be on the WAW Team with you - I am stepping down for 2023 - have a very MERRY CHRISTmas and Happy New Year - fabulous art!

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  20. Your card(s) are beautiful and inspiring. Great work.

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  21. O, my, all those details and layers are amazing. Beautiful project.

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  22. Such a pretty mix of elements on your card design!

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  23. What a fun and adorable card, filled with color and love! This would bring a smile to any recipient's face.

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  24. A beautiful colourful card. Thank you for joining our challenge at
    Let's Craft and Create this week and good luck.. Ursula Uphof DT

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  25. A beautiful colourful card. Thank you for joining our challenge at
    Let's Craft and Create this week and good luck.. Ursula Uphof DT

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  26. Really great card with a great design as well! Thank you so much for sharing this with us at the Happy Little Stampers Anything Goes with Dies challenge!

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  27. And also the Happy Little Stampers Watercolor challenge!!

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  28. Your cards are certainly over the top. You have a special talent in using any stamp and making it work with the scriptures. I admire your talents greatly!

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  29. Love, love, LOVE the bright color palette, Jo Ann, and the wonderful dimension! Great card.

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  30. what a great card design, love the bright blooms and lovely Miss with her arm full of hearts!

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  31. So adorable. So glad you joined us over at Morgan's ArtWorld . We hope to see you again.

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  32. Absolutely fabulous image and background - love the colours. Wishing you a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas - thanks so much for the inspiration and the chance to win these lovely blog hop prizes.
    Pauline xx

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  33. beautiful card , amazing design , congrats , happy day

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  34. Beautiful creation Jo Ann. I love all the layers and textures. Thanks for the blog hop.

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  35. Hola amiga! Fue una bendición leerte. Hermoso Blog Hop de fin del 2022.
    Tu creación es preciosa , con muchos detalles y colores muy bonitos!
    Gracias por acompañarnos en los retos de My Besties Spanish este mes.
    Que tengas un resto de semana muy bendecido. Happy New year 2023!
    Lidia R. Dt Coordinator at https://mybestiesspanishchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

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  36. lovely card,

    thanks for sharing with us at Stamping Sensations.

    Fi
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  37. Such a fun and vibrant card! Love all of the layers!

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  38. Love the colours.. thank you so much for your participation in the CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE challenge ❤️DT KOYEL

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  39. You have made a beautiful creation. Thank you for participating in the challenge of The Creative Crafters. Greetings Helma DT

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  40. Super cute card, love the bright colors.

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  41. Beautifully designed both inside and out with so many pretty details to awe the recipient!! Happy New Year!!

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  42. Hi there, what a gorgeous image and stunning card - love all the details you've created. Thanks for joining in with us for the last ever Colour Crazy Craft Challenge. Sarah - DT

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  43. Wow what a fab card! Love all your layers and happy colours!

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  44. Jo Ann= Your inspiration card for WAW is outstanding!! I love the layers, colors, and mix of prints! Clever layout design, too! Thanks for sharing your time and talents for the blog hop and throughout the year at WAW! Blessings, Becca

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  45. What a delightful card! The cheerful colors and sweet embellishments are sure to encouage!

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  46. What a cute card! Thank you for joining us for this challenge at Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge.
    Anna, Design Team

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  47. What a cute card! Thank you for joining us for this challenge at Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge.
    Anna, Design Team

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  48. Your work is always beautiful and pristine! Thanks for sharing the project with us at A Place to Start!
    Hugz,
    Chana

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  49. Great Christmas card, Jo Ann. Thank you for the chance to win such a lovely prize. Hugs from Greece and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  50. Beautiful card!
    Thanks for playing along in our annual anything goes challenge at Tuesday Morning Sketches
    Debbie - TMS DT
    Debbie's Dash of This and That

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  51. Eeek! This is such an adorable card and I love the pretty flower as accent. Have a great New Year!

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  52. Your card is beautiful, Jo Ann. Thanks so much for your blog post, your wonderful art, and for all you do to help spread the TRUTH of God's great love for mankind. He is the only way, the only truth, the only life and our only chance at eternity with Him. Thanks for openly and clearly sharing your faith. I praise God for you. I hope you're doing well.
    Blessings,
    karen

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  53. Jo Ann: This is my 2nd time to post but the 1st time to acknowledge your link-up to Ally's Angels! Thanks for sharing your pretty card with us! --Becca/DT

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  54. Beautiful - love how you've decorated the inside and envelope too.

    Thanks for joining us at LeAnn's World 101.

    Helen x
    DT

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  55. It's a beautiful card. Thank you very much for joining us at the bastel-traum Challenge.

    Hugs and good luck
    Karin
    DT bastel-traum challenge

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