Be Still... Book

My sister Ruth's turn to take up the topic for this week's SALT challenge, some very moving and poignant words said in her blurb about 'SERENITY'. Do go and read it! In my contribution this week I wanted to make a prayer journal. I know I am for ever failing to spend time with God in prayer, and so I thought if I created a journal it might help me to be more disciplined.

The thought behind the front cover was that in the hustle and the bustle of life, we must have God in the centre, and find time to BE STILL! SO that we recognise and come to know God for who He is. The Almighty and Wonderful Creator!

Extra, Extra, Read all about it!

Our new designers on SALT are finally on board! Welcome to you all! Great news also, we are going to be posting EVERY THURSDAY!

Here is the blurb for the extra challenge for today!
Today we have an extra special treat as our challenge is being sponsored by A Faith Perspective. I got to know Anne at AFP after she sweetly choose my blog as a featured blog of the week a few months ago. Since that time Anne has frequented the SALT blog and highlighted the work of most of the members from our original team on AFP. Anne's commitment to sharing her faith and promoting other faith-based designers, blogs, and galleries through AFP and Scrapbook News & Reviews, an online, subscription-based publication, has been a real blessing to me and the SALT team. With those thoughts in mind, the SALT team wanted to throw out a friendship challenge for this weekend! The scripture verse that came to mind when I was thinking about this challenge was Proverbs 18:24, "A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." My study Bible has these comments on this passage, "...the contrast seems to be between two kids of companions; those whose friendship is superficial and who cause trouble, and the rare friend who is as loyal as a brother."

As soon as I heard the topic, I had an idea in mind, that just kept on developing. Iused my recently aquired BG stickers, exisiting stamp bit of bling, and creasted this window card with ATC's

Even if you are not inclined to take part please have a look at the great work that everyone has put in, we would love to have your support. Please feel free to join in too!

Busy Birthday's

Tis the Birthday season! My sister in law, my son, and a fiend all within the space of a week... Went for a vintage look as I know my sister in law likes things like pride and prejudice and vintage looking things.

I made this card for my son, along with he cake I made and which I am rather proud of. Then used the left overs to make some miniature marzipan fruit, which I gave to my sons nursery teacher who leant me some red food colouring!

A sunny yellow card for a happy 10 year old girl.

New Life, New Design Team!

The SALT challenge this week is 'NEW LIFE'. Watch this sace for new design team members- to be announced very soon! I had a lot of difficulty trying to find the photos I wanted to use for my layout, and then I couldnt find the scan pictures of when my boy was a baby... :( But thank God that all things wortk together for good! I managed to get something done, just different to what I intention. So here is a picture of my son at 2 months old- He will be 4 this sunday!!! The miracle of new life in a child is amazing, and another wonderful miracle is when you come to have a personal faith and understanding with God. Like the journaling says, our prayer for our son and our family is that they will come to know God as their heavenly Father, and trust that Jesus came to die on the cross for their own sins. Do you know newness of life in Christ?

It's a Sacrifice

I got delayed on the Salt challenge this week! So many cards to make at the moment....do you here me complaining?.... The challenge topic was 'Sacrifice' The blurb is on the website. It is a real mind blower to think that God gave us the amazing sacrifice of His one and only son- CAN YOU IMAGINE?! Not only giving up your only child, but to give it up for a world of sinners, like me and you! Praise the Lord that through his sacrifice on the cross, our sins can be forgiven and a place will be waiting for us in heaven! I used my new Basic Grey stash to make the card, came just in time :)
My friend and her husband share the same birthday! Amazing! She loves the bird image and bright colours, although it may not look lik it that card took me ages. I lacked inspiration at the time, quite opposite to her husbands card who I have often said has a 'gothic' taste, hence the black with a touch of classy cream.

Romantic Red

Based on the bonus sketch for the 2S4Y. This was done for a recent commission for a Ruby Wedding Anniversary, I found that the finishing touches, helped complete the card.

This is a bit belated, my sons card that we made for his 'Valentine'! He wanted to add the black glitter, which I thought added a good contrast :)

This is the card I made for my hubby using recent photos I took of hearts in the snow. Wanted something simple and mascuine, but romantic.

Pretty in Pink

Made this card for a friend of mine who has just had a baby. USed my Heidi Swapp 'Precious' stamp, QK lettering and swirls, good ole prima flowers! And I think the paperis TLC.

And a card for the Grandparents too! Love the idea of a Grandparents card :) this is the first one I have made. Bling detail by the word Grand Daughter-(which the photo doesnt show up!)

Twice on a Tuesday

Managed to complete a couple of challenges yesterday. Was getting stuck in with bold colours. I needed to make a Thank you card for a Auntie and Uncle of mine, so that was great timing when I noticed the Cardalicious challenge; to use pink, stitching and felt on a thankyou card. Was a bit tricky to get the scalloped rectangel, but manged in the end.... The heart and swirl is made from felt using the QK Revolution (and the photo corners), and sentimented printed from computer.

And here is the card I made for teh 2S4U sketch. Thought the bling might help bring it to life! Papers and stamp by Anna Griffin, ribbon from stash

Country Bumpkin

This week's SALT callenge is set by Hazel the topic being 'Discipleship' here is the blurb 'Jesus’ disciples were called by Him and became His followers. Jesus final command to them ‘Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’ (Matthew 28:19-20)When we become Christians we are not only saved by His grace, but also become Christ’s followers, to learn of Him to seek to live a life that reflects obedience. In John 15, Jesus said that His disciples should bear much fruit and show love one for the other. This may seem a tough call, but in Galatians 5 Paul talks of the fruit of the Spirit, so it is in His power that we can bear fruit and become more like our Saviour who we follow. Christian discipleship involves following Christ and learning from Him – a lifetime’s journey. If you look to the right, you will see that as part of the SALT team each of us wishes to know Jesus more clearly, love Him more dearly and follow Him more nearly, each and every day.'

I had a good ferwe calendars to use up, and that glittery heart had been sitting around for some time so thought I would pu it to good use, it became the inspiration for the project. Used this verse as a reminder that we must show love to one another- all year round! You ty and out it into practice TODAY. Salt are calling out for new design team members so please visit the blog is you are interested. Follow this link

Have a Heart

Was asked to do a commission recenty for a ladies 40th birthday. I had free reign except to incorporate hearts. Could'nt wait to get stuck in to this one. Can you spot all the hearts? Tried not to over do it but at the same time make sure they were incorporated. Dont seem to get on the computer much these days, let alone blog!! Been busy doing some shop orders, so that's taking up most of my time at the moment. Will post pics of that when I am done. Oh some snow pics to show you also, not a lot of snow but enough to make me happy! :)