SALT - Rejoice

It was my turn to set the challenge this week.

My piece has been inspired by the lovely flowers on Joanne's blog. I wanted to create something bright and cheery, to remind me to Rejoice when I don't feel like it!

REJOICE!
The Bible says to Rejoice in the Lord ALWAYS.

This is a verse that I keep meditating on as its one of those that pops into your head, but is very hard for your heart to grasp sometimes.

When we go through trials, or we can see others suffering, getting to the truth of this verse is vital.

It doesn't say Rejoice for the sake of it, it says Rejoice in the LORD, the one who has saved us from the punishment we deserve, the ALMIGHTY one, who LOVES us so much.

Ingredients:
Lettering etc cut ny Craft Robo, punches by Xcut and The Punch Bunch.

2sketches4you - Wedding card

Sold some cards this morning and was comissioned to make this for a wedding...

Have finished a paper bag album comission, will share pics soon.

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Anyway, here's the card based on recent 2sketches4you diagram...



Ingredients:
PP by HOTP (I think) Stamps by Rhonna Farrer and All Night Media, Prima flowers, Sakura glaze pen, punch by Xcut, ribbon and gem from stash. Wording cut on Craft Robo.

Caardvarks men's card

The elusive male card!
Always useful to be challenged to make one of these rarities! Thanks Caardvarks!



Ingredients:
PP by Dovecraft, Stamp by HeroArts, hessian, gless nugget, staples and thread from stash.

Di Hickman June no 2

Ingredients:
Stamps by Anna Griffin, Stampin Up!, and Lavinia Stamps. Gel pen by Sakurra, Scallop Square punch by Woodware.

DCM - Lace

Managed to get a sneaky few minutes to make this...

I can't bear using my pretty lace, I'm such a hoarder! managed to get away with using a little bit on this card. The wording is Welsh for Congratulations.

Ingredients:
PP by Basic Grey, Prima flowers, stamps by Impressions and unknown, button lace and butterfly punch from stash.

DCM Quotable quotes

Inspired by DCM this week...


Ingredients:
Sticker by Brenda Walton, Prima flowers, Maria De Marco paper, stamps by HOTP and Rhonna Farrer, butterfly punchie paper by TLC.

Salt PSALMS

It is Lythan's turn to challenge you this time (hello!) I have chosen a fairly broad theme - with 150 variations - From frustration and anger to joy and support. there is so much in the book of Psalms. I'd like you to reflect on a favourite verse - or whole psalm and interpret it as you feel led.

I took the following verse as inspiration, from Psalm 1.

But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
and on his law he meditates day and night.

He is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers.

I love the imagery this creates, and it really helps to remember that we should be planted in the Word of God.



Ingredients:
Acrylic paint on stretched canvas, white pen by Sakura.

2Sketches4you and more booties

Made this card using Kazan's sketch. Loving those souffle pens to add the finishing touch.



Ingredients:
PP by TLC and Basic Grey, flower by Prima, stamp by HOTP, scallop scissors by Fiskars, Sakura Suoffle pens, gems and ribbon from stash.


Made these for a friends baby, floral fabric by Laura Ashley.

2sketches4you and booties

Ooh, another sketch challenge blog called 2sketches4you, it has been set up by the lovely Kazan (Nunu Toolies) and Laura. Made this for my sister. Used the souffle pens I got from Kazan, thank you!


Ingredients:
PP by TLC, Stamps by Lavinia Stamps and Stampin Up! Souffle pens, Scallop square punch and gems from stash.

Been making lots of booties lately, Jadon is walking and I've needed something for his feet that aren't too expensive. Made these for my new neice... pattern from greenjelly on Etsy.

Look what my sister made...

Helen and Chris had a baby girl on Sunday morning!
The first girl in a run of SIX boys! Can't wait to buy girly stuff and show her how to make cards... not that boys can't! Working on some adorable booties, will share soon.

Ingredients:
Chris, Helen, God