Pretty, Sparkly Christmas

I am usually drawn to BRIGHT and BOLD colors for

my Christmas creatiuons. Well. Any creation really ;)

But this card is a bit different. I was going through my scraps 

searching for something red or pink and a bold pattern to show through the

die... but nothing was working for me. I found some scrap black poster board

left over from a dance kids school project and thought "hmmm..."

I used my new, beautiful Simon Says Stamp Simple Poinsettia Wafer Die

to create a gorgeous top layer... now to find a background. 

I held this up to SO MANY different patterned papers. 

Starting with BOLD, of course. I held it up to every red I had.

Dots, snow.. you name it. Then I stumbled upon these tiny, teal Christmas trees. 

YES! I found it!!! 

This patterned paper is from THE PAPER STUDIO Snow Day Stack. 

I then added some DS tape, glitter, ribbon, rhinestones, a fun mini ornament and the

heartwarming sentiment from Word Art Wednesday. 

You can get this word art FREE by going HERE

You will find BEAUTIFUL creations, inspiration, encouragement, and more

at Word Art Wednesday. We would love to see you play, but if you just have

time to stop by, read the post and say hi... we're good with that too! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

I hope you have a beautiful and blessed week ahead!

Lots of love, 

Heather 

Challenges:

SSS Monday - Christmas Creations

CCCrew - Holiday Season

Holly Jolly Christmas AG Christmas

Really Reasonable Ribbon

CropStop

DT Card - Word Art Wednesday 204 - AG

Good Morning. 

Forgive me, I am in a bit of a rush this week.

As many of you may know, we had one weird weekend here in South Carolina. 

Lots of rain and flooding and more rain. My poor husband had to work

 all weekend (pretty much for free). He is paid salary now and doesn't get

overtime at all. Most would take off days during the week to make up for it, 

but not my husband. He feels if it is his normal day to work, he should be there.

There are a few Lieutenants out right now and work to be done, so 

he is working... and  I am proud of him for that... but know he could really

use a break. And due to the crazy weather, schools were closed Mon and Tues. 

Meaning Dance was also closed. Meaning I was unable to clean the studio

and have to go TODAY. Hence the rushed post. I guess I can stop rambling now :) 

This week we are using the scripture verse:

2 Corinthians 4:16

I had printed  this image on vellum a long time ago and found it in my stash

( FBD Digital Stamp - BLOSSOMS AND BUTTERFLIES)

I thought it would be pretty with this beautiful scripture verse. 

I colored parts of the image using smooch in pearl, silver, and pink. 

I hope to see you play along with us at the  Word Art Wednesday 204 - Anything Goes

family friendly challenge this week!

Check out our wonderful sponsors

Live and Love Crafts is our

sponsor this week. 

One lucky person will receive

a £10 gift certificate to this fun store.

AND

All Dressed Up is our sweet digital sponsor

this week.  One lucky participant will win

their choice of two (2) sweet new digis

from the adorable All Dressed Up!

Word Art Wednesday - Challenge 203

This verse is SO comforting and beautiful!

I am so thankful for God's love. 

I couldn't do anything with out Him.

There are days that I am so busy and consumed with my own doings, 

that when I get frustrated and think "How am I going to get this done?"

or "How can I change the way I did this?" or "How did I...?

You see a lot of "I's" there, don't you?

When I take time to stop and just be still and let God speak to me. 

When I let Him do His job. When I realize that He is in control of my life, 

Not me... Not "I" ... everything else falls into place. The problems don't seem 

so big and my to do list gets a bit shorter because when it all comes down to it,

God is God. He is my rock, my shelter, my strong tower in which I can run into, 

He brings me peace and comfort, He loves me so much! And boy does he have patience!!! 

I thank God every day for all of the blessings He has bestowed upon me. 

For healing and watching over my family. For all he has done for my mom. 

God is so good!!!

Our verse this week is:

ISIAH 12:2

and you can get it FREE at the WAW Challenge Blog site HERE

OK, too many pics of the same card, but I LOVE these colors and

the simplicity of the layout and the beautiful scripture verse. 

It is so peaceful and comforting. The curled edges of the paper remind me of

moments when I am outside and a gentle breeze comes out of no where... 

and it's not just any breeze, but like God himself is there and letting you know

that He is there and for you to just be still in His wonderful presence. 

I hope to see you play along with us at our WAW Anything Goes (Family Friendly) link Up. 

Have a very beautiful and blessed week. 

Heather Dennis

Lawn Fawn is our ADORABLE sponsor this week.

They're a new sponsor for us this year, and

one lucky person will get the opportunity to

pick out one new stamp set of their choice

from Lawn Fawn.  How exciting!

AND

My Artistic Adventures is our super sweet
digital sponsor this week.  One lucky person
will win their choice of some lovely new
collage sheets from My Artistic Adventures

Word Art Wednesday Challenge 202 - Romans 14:19

Happy (Thursday)

I know... these few posts today were supposed to go live

yesterday, but I have been very busy and just didn't get around to it.

But you get to see them now! Woop woop! :-)

Today's (yesterday's) Word Art Wednesday verse / 

devotional post really hit home with me. It speaks about Christians lifting

one another up and encouraging one another. Not to compare ourselves to and

judge one another. I have to say that these past months God has opened my eyes

to how many true friends I have and how loving and giving and caring they all truly are. 

I haven't ever felt that kind of love from anyone outside of my family before and

I am truly blessed. God has put something new in my heart that I can't explain, 

but am so happy that He let me see and used it to change me. 

I first loved this card, then when I took a second look I cringed.

Don't you hate when that happens?!? I went to bed thinking it was nice, 

but woke up to 'what was I thinking?' :-(

I did hand stitch all of the buttons and the side stitching. 

I spent a good amount of time on this card even though it looks to be

very simple. The paper is something I received from a 'scrap pack' 

that came from an online scrapbook shop way back when ???

I hope you will stop by and play along with us at

WORD ART WEDNESDAY. 

Our challenges are always ANYTHING GOES - Family Friendly

Have a very happy and blessed day, 

Heather 

Freshly Brewed Challenge AND Word Art Wednesday

Happy Wednesday!

This is going to be a full day for me, so I am putting both of these

posts into one... I hope that is ok...

We are taking my mom to get the rest of her hair cut off and

fitted for a wig. A local shop donates the first wig to cancer / chemo patients, 

and she wanted to do the same for my mom. Today is going to be hard, no doubt, 

but I am looking at it as one step to her getting better. Prayer and faith and trusting

that He is holding her close is what is helping me through. This woman means SO MUCH to me. 

There are NO WORDS that could ever begin to express the kind of person she is.

 I am beyond blessed to have her in my life. So thankful she is my mom and my very

best friend. 

OK, so here are a few cards I created this week

The first is for our Freshly Brewed Challenges SKETCH challenge this week:

I used one of our NEWEST Digital Stamps:
She is Beauty and Strength

You can play along with us in this fun and simple sketch challenge >>HERE<< at 

FRESHLY BREWED CHALLENGES

NEXT UP

is my WORD ART WEDNESDAY Post. I had a lot of fun

creating this card. I forget, until Fall arrives, just how much I LOVE to 

create using oranges, browns, and golds. Swoon. I know this card is very CAS, 

but I know I am going to make more like this one. Hope you like it too!

I used the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Diecut: - Stitched Grand Maple

Papertrey Inc cardstock: orange and Kraft

double sided tape and Martha Stewart extra fine glitter

Thank you so much for stopping by. I am copying and pasting the update from my FBD blog 

to here so you can read what is going on in my neck o the woods right now. 

UPDATE From Last Week

Some of you already know, but I am adding it here again just in case. My mom was diagnosed with a rare form of uterine cancer in June. She had surgery in July. They think they have removed all of the cancer but are given her aggressive chemotherapy and radiation to be certain. 

She had a bad reaction to the chemotherapy the first time and goes back this coming Thursday (Sept 10) for her second round. She has to have 6 of chemo and 3 radiation.

I mentioned last week that I wanted to use sales from the images to purchase her a wig.

I contacted a local shop and they are going to donate her one. In fact, they donate many!

The first wig is free! We go today to cut and shave her hair off and to choose a wig. 

I did use sales to purchase her a few head wraps from headwraps.com. 

She LOVES them and is really excited to have them. I will still continue to use all sale proceeds to 

help and do things for my mom, so thank you in advance for all you are doing to make this possible. 

Hugs and God bless, 

Heather 

Word Art Wednesday: Hebrews 13:8

Hello everyone!

I am late with this post. I haven't been feeling very well today, so

this will be one of those short and sweet posts. 

I am back with another Word Art Wednesday card featuring our

free word art file that is available to anyone who wants to stop by and

save it for their own personal use. 

This verse is so powerful! 

I used the same papers as last week for this card. 

I love these bright colors! 

The paper pack is Embellish by Dena: Little Azalea

This paper is so bright and textured and beautiful!

Please stop by and play along with us this week at Word Art Wednesday

Here are a list and a shout out to our sponsors: 

Here are this week's AWESOME sponsors:

Crafty Individuals is a new sponsor for us.

Located in the UK.  One lucky person will receive

a £15 gift certificate to this fun store.

Click here to shop Crafty Individuals.

AND

The Cutting Café is our AWESOME

Digital Sponsor this week.  Check out

all their super sweet and creative goodies!

One person will win some Cutting Café

goodness.  How fun!

Have a very happy and blessed week!

Heather 

Challenge: Sweet Sunday Sketch 271

Word Art Wednesday Challenge 184

Happy Wednesday!

This is one of my favorite days of the week. 

I get to stop in and check in with you all and share a beautiful scripture with you!

This weeks scripture is Deuteronomy 30:14

and is free for you >>HERE<<

Here is my simple little card I created 

using this lovely scripture. (Yes, I am still out of black ink :( ....)

I printed the sentiment on some white PTI paper, used pop dots and mounted it onto some PTI Kraft paper.

The heart embellie was made for me by my sister :) and the heart trim is from a paper set: My Minds Eye: Love me Do. 

Thank you for stopping by today! 

I hope to see you playing along with us at our FAMILY FRIENDLY challenge 

over at Word Art Wednesday.

Now for a shout out to our fabulous sponsors!

Here are this week's AMAZING sponsors:

Gloria Shirr, Close To My Heart Consultant
is offering this lovely stamp set
Your Own Kind of Wonderful
to one lucky winner.  
AND

Moonlighting and Company
is our Digital Sponsor
this week.  One person will win a generous
$20 Gift Certificate (excludes custom orders).

Have a very happy and blessed day!

Word Art Wednesday #183 - Psalm 149:4

Good Wednesday Morning. 

I still feel like a walking zombie this morning 

(I hate to use the word zombie as my descriptive word.I hate zombies, zombie movies, and all things like that...but it is what it is and is the best word to describe me this week, lol!)

I am drained!!! We had a great competition weekend and were super busy.It was our LAST competition of 2015 and I have to say I am pretty relieved. Now we are on to showcase, summer camps and to get ready to start it allover again starting in August. HA! 

Yesterday at dance any time I would speak to someone my brain would misfire and I would stand there looking like a dummy or say the wrong word or just stare. It was not good!!! Even several cups of coffee didn't help. 

Sigh.....

BUT, God is good! He blessed me with a wonderful family and I am always amazed to see my daughter dance. My little man by my side watching dances or just playing and messing around. That kid caught the silly bug this past weekend ;) My husband helping with props or sitting by my side grinning like the Cheshire Cat watching his little princess on stage. And my parents being so supportive and attending EVERY SINGLE  dance competition she was in. I certainly thank God for every day, every moment. 

I am SO VERY BLESSED!

Now on to my WORD ART WEDNESDAY project for Challenge #183

We used the beautiful Psalm 149:4 for our projects. 

Yes, I am STILL out of black ink in my printer and out of glue. 

I have to wait another week until my husband gets paid before I can get some. 

So for now I have to make do with what I have :)

This verse is one of those FEEL GOOD verses. 

It makes my heart glad to know that the Lord takes pleasure in me. 

Silly ol, moody, scatterbrained me!

He loves me. All my fears and failures. He is ready to pick me up 

and brush me off or just hug it out! I love Him SO much and want to live a life

that is one He would approve of. One that He designed me to live. 

I do hope you will stop by WAW and play along with us in our

FAMILY FRIENDLY challenge. We love seeing all of your beautiful projects!

Now a shout out to our wonderful sponsors:

 Karen
will be offering TWO embossing folders
from Crop Stop!

Our Digital Sponsor this week is

Iralamija Etsy Shop by Beatriz Jennings

Have a very happy and blessed day, 

Heather 

Word Art Wednesday - 1 Chronicles 16:10

Happy Wednesday everyone.

Thank you for stopping by my blog and visiting with me today.

(Why does that make me feel like Mr. Rogers? lol!!!)

This weeks scripture is 1 Chronicles 16:10 

Here is an excerpt from the WAW blog devotion today

that really spoke to me:

"" I've been high, and I've been low (emotionally). And to be perfectly honest, I MUCH prefer being on a high, and in a place where my heart wants to rejoice.  I won't allow the enemy to steal my joy......EVER!  So, how do I ensure that my heart will rejoice?  Well, it's pretty simple.  When I seek after God, my heart will be in a place where it can rejoice (and be filled with praise). ""

Simple as that. 

When our hearts are in the right place and focused on God

and His will and His plan, our hearts will rejoice. 

And, trust me, it feels better to be able to rejoice in ALL things

knowing He is in control even when we are having bad moments. 

Here is my CAS card I created for this weeks challenge:

I have had these paper straws in my stash for quite some time now

and decided they needed to be put to good use ;)

I do hope you will stop by and check out the beautiful cards my 

WAW teamies have prepared for you this week

and play along in our Word Art Wednesday Challenge #182 <

Have a blessed and happy week!

HEATHER

And now for a shout out to this weeks awesome sponsors

Our own Karen Letchworth is offering one
lucky winner this lovely Top Dog Dies
Cherish Doilies and Tag Die Set (a $26 value)

AND

Our Digital Sponsor this week is 
Imagine That, and one a second lucky winner
will receive three (3) images of choice.  

Word Art Wednesday Challenge 179

This weeks word art scripture reminds us that if we seek after the Lord, 

He will be there with us. Truth is, He will never leave us. Sometimes

we feel we are alone or we can't feel his presence. 

We have to continually seek Him, call upon His name, pray, praise, 

build a relationship with Him and get to know Him by reading His word. 

He loves us SO much and this scripture spoke joy to my heart. 

I hope it does yours as well!

I purchased this little Fred She Said image to use for this weeks 

card. They are our sponsor after all ;)

I Love You This Much

and the WAW Free Word Art

Isn't she just darling!

Hands lifted high in praise! (well, that is what I am seeing for this card anyway)

I colored her using a few shades of yellow prismacolor markers.

The skin and browns are copic markers. 

I freehand drew a cloud around the sentiment and cut it out. I also

used a lid to draw and cut out the sunshine. 

All papers are from my 'stash' 

I know the pink patterned paper is from the K&Company Berry Sweet mat stack

I hope you will stop by and play along with us at WORD ART WEDNESDAY this week!

Have a happy and blessed day!

Heather 

Here are this week's AMAZING sponsors:

One very lucky person will win a

$25 Gift Certificate to The Flying Unicorn

AND

Fred She Said is our Digital Sponsor this week

Word Art Wednesday - Psalm 126:3

The Lord hath done great things for us; 

whereof we are glad. 

Psalm 126:3

 (read the full chapter here)

I am so happy to be here to share our Word Art Wednesday Challenge # 178 with you. 

I am so glad she chose this verse for this weeks challenge. 

God has been so good to us! He does GREAT things daily, 

if only we will open our eyes to see them. 

He is waiting for us to reach out to him, to call upon him, to talk to him....

He wants to show us how much he loves us and to prove himself strong in our lives...

we just have to open up our lives TO him first. 

The past weeks have been sort of like a roller coaster ride. 

I won't go into detail, but I have been PRAYING and BELIEVING God for 

a healing over someone who is one of the most important people in my life. 

My husband has been over stressed about work. 

And there are a  few other things going on... 

The devil loves to attack and attack HARD when he does. 

But when we stand up and TRUST God and know that he 

has and will do great things for ((us))... for our loved ones... 

we just get to stand back and watch him work and move and Praise and Thank him for it. 

**materials: Scrap papers... of course

martha stewart twine

color box fluid chalk inkpad in rouge

sizzex stamp and die bicycle 

rhinestones and button from stash

I have to apologize to my WAW team for getting this card in so late. 

I will not make excuses. It is late regardless.... and I am truly sorry. 

I can't think of a better team to be a part of than the WAW team and consider myself 

so blessed to be able to work with such an amazing group of God fearing women. 

I do hope you all have a wonderfully blessed week. 

Thank you for stopping by and visiting with me. 

Here are this week's AMAZING sponsors:

V's Sweet Ideas $10 Gift Certificate

Robyn's Fetish digital images.

 AND

Lilla Rose with Consultant, Elizabeth Williams

is donating this lovely hair clip to one winner.