2sketches4you and other cards

Taking a break from tidying and sorting front room, Tom is on his way to pick up a 2nd hand sofa, and I've been shunting furniture to make space for it.

Went to a friends last night for a Pampered Chef party, it had also been her birthday in the week. I ad made her a bag and corsage from a couple of retro pink floral pillowcases. Sorry I completely forgot to take a pic! I'm on the lookout for some more, and am hoping to do a tutorial on it. Here is the card I made her using Laura's sketch on 2sketches4you.


Paper by Anna Griffin, punches by Martha Stewart.


These are a few cards I made the other evening, been playing with the large Martha Stewart butterfly punch, it's so pretty! The EK success flourish is so useful.

SALT - Daily

Wow, 2 weeks have really flown by!

We've had a lovely time in the snow, but quilt glad things are returning to normal now without it.

Tanis has set the theme on Salt this week, please have a look at what she has written, be inspired, then create your own piece, and then don't forget to tell us and we'll come and visit your blog to have a peek!

When Tanis set the theme, I knew I wanted to make some kind of decrated notebook. Something that would be used everyday. I searched for an appropriate verse and found this one from 1 Thessalonians 5, a perfect reminder of what we should be doing each day.

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Ingredients:
Paper - Anna Griffin
Flowers - Prima and others
Punches - The Punch Bunch, Martha Stewart and EK Success
Liquid pearls - Tulip and Ranger
Stamp - Laura Ashley

SALT - Faith Hope and Love

It was Stacy's turn to set the challenge and here is my response to it. When I read the passage she had given us, the words 'protects, trusts, hopes and perseveres' popped out at me. Such a wonderful series of words to describe the actions of love. It reminds me that love is 'not just a feeling' but an act of the will, a conscious decision to love. And one of the greatest reminders of what true love is can be found in Jesus' action, to go to his undeservered death so that we can have a relationship with God.

I was so glad to find the time to do thisone as I've been missing in action these last months. One of my resolutions is to make use of my diary and calendar. Not just remembering to put appointments in, but to write in jobs I need to do and deadlines. When I was at Uni and employed I used it so much more but lately got out of the habit. Even this last week I have found it useful, so will be holding on to this new habit!

Please have a look at the other work on the SALT blog.

Ingredients:
Paper - Basic Grey (June Bug)
Punch - Martha Stewart
Flowers - Prima
Button, lace and thread from stash
Dymo labeler

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda!

Or Happy New Year to my English readers!

Thought I'd do a brief post...

We've had a lovely Christmas and New Year. Spending time with family and friends. As usual I have not had time to think about the future year too much, although I have been reflecting on the past one. 2009 brought many different thrills, not least the birth of my daughter Mae in October.

I have not thought of any specific resolutions I would like to make. I have ongoing personal development and growth to be getting on with in all areas of my life. And with God's help, wisdom and direction, I will continue to strive for HIS Glory.

Jesus Joy!

Joy to the world, the Lord is come!


We often sing these words at this time of year, I would like to take time to reflect on what this actually means. And how the reality of the joy of knowing Jesus can dramatically change the direction of your life.

It's my turn (Ruth) to set the theme this week, we're slowly getting back into a routine after the birth of our daughter Mae.

I have recently been introduced to the Christian speaker Louie Giglio. If you search for him on Youtube you will find clips. One of his talks is headed Indescribable, he goes into great detail about the Universe, our Galaxy and the size of the stars. They are inspirational messages, that have made me appreciate how great and awesome God is, indeed how indescribable he is. It has reminded me of the humility of Jesus - God's son, in taking on humanity - being human.

The even more amazing thing is, he take on 'being human' for a holiday, or for the 'experience' - he did it for a purpose. He had to become human in order to pay for the punishment we deserve for the things we do that we shouldn't, and the things we don't do that we should.

Although Christmas isn't a day we are told to celebrate in the Bible, it is a time where we as Christians can stop and ponder and be thankful to God that he came in flesh all those years ago. A time to be truly JOYFUL for JESUS.

Have a blessed and peaceful Christmas, and please have a look at the other creations from the Salt team.

I made some Christmas bunting, love making these! The words and triangles were cut on the Craft Robo, then decorated with punched leaves and flowers. Used one of my fave techniques to spruce up flowers... I stick a gem in the centre and squeeze down so the glue oozes a bit, then dip it in microbeads. Also used liquid pearls for the finishing touch.