Perfect Peace Comes From Above

I have been reading Isaiah 26:3-4  a lot lately and was happily surprised that I have this verse in my stash of stamps.  The lesson for me is that God is my steadfast rock no matter what circumstances I am in.  I will be starting school again to advance my nursing career and I am nervous about it.  I have prayed about it much and I believe the Lord is leading me in this direction to take my classes online.  With my learning style I would rather go to an actual classroom to hear lectures but my work schedule would make it difficult to attend every class.  I believe that by focusing on the Lord and His goodness first I can have peace in all the other situations in life.  This doesn't mean that life will be always rosy but that even in the tough trials of life I am deeply loved and cared for by my Heavenly Father.  The challenge for me is remembering to keep the Lord first and avoid distractions.

The colors for this card came from SCS Color Challenge 389 and also qualifies for SCS Clean and Simple Challenge 185.  I used the retired SU Triple Treat Flower and the verse is from ODBD.

Recipe:
Stamps:  Triple Treat Flower - SU, Isaiah 26:3 from Scripture Collection 7 - ODBD
Paper:  WW, Summer Starfruit
Ink:  Bravo Burgundy, Summer Starfruit, Regal Rose
Accessories:  SU Flower Punches, Twine, Cuttlebug, Stick on Pearls

Punch Bunch Posies

This is another card for the Split Coast Stampers Dare To Get Dirty 2012 challenges.  It also qualifies for SCS Color Challenge 386 using Primrose Petals, Baja Breeze and Summer Starfruit, and the SCS Clean and Simple 180 challenge.  SCS Fan Club members may click on the codes below to see the details for the DTGD12 challenge details.
DTGD12lisalara
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Recipe:
Stamps:  Posy Punch, Punch Bunch
Paper:  VV, Summer Starfruit, Baja Breeze
Ink:  Baja Breeze, Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals
Accessories:  SU 5 Petal Punch, Circle Punches, Big Shot, SU Embossing Folder

Gracias x2 in 5

Weeeee!  I could be hyped up on coffee and endorphins from the aerobic workout I just did, or maybe it is that I also made 2 cards in 5 minutes this morning!  You will notice that these cards are in a much simpler design than I usually make.  I participated in 2 challenges for these cards: SCS Clean and Simple Challenge 180 and SCS Color Challenge 385.

I'm overdue in sending out thank you cards to some people in Honduras that hosted our missionary group in June.  I used one of the new SU sentiment sets in Spanish that I ordered a couple weeks ago.  You will probably see more quick and simple cards like this from me but with a few more artistic details added to them.  I have a card making class for beginners coming up next month and we will make something similar to this as one of the projects.

Recipe:
Stamps:  Deseos Divertidos - SU
Paper:  Very Vanilla, River Rock, DP - SU
Ink:  Island Indigo, Real Red
Accessories:  Window Frame Framelits

Cutie Patootie Birthday

This card is a combination of 3 challenges:  SCS Sketch 383, Color Throwdown 187, and SCS Clean & Simple 167.  I am so behind on the list of birthday cards I need to make.  The combination of these 3 challenges instantly formed this card in my mind.  The design of this card is perfect for a little boy, however I don't have any little boys in mind who have birthdays coming up in the next couple of months.  My youngest niece, Little Munchkin, will be turning 2 early next month so I may make a card like this for her using more girly colors.

One note about this sketch, I love it!  It noticed that it is similar to other sketches that I have used and I love all the layering of colors.  

Recipe:

Stamps:  Fox & Friends, Party this Way, Riveting - all SU

Paper:  WW, Chocolate Chip, Lavender Lace, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, DP

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Lavender Lace, Creamy Caramel

Accessories:  Twine, Button, SU Markers, Circle Punches, Lacy Ribbon, MS Balloon Punch

Get Well Wishes

My card making mojo has been in a slump for a few weeks but it did come out to play a little bit last night.  This card is way over due for a Water Lilyz friend who has been suffering from back to back physical ailments including a major surgery requiring a long rehabilitation.  This card is a combination of SCS challenges: Clean and Simple Challenge 165, Sketch Challenge 381 and Color Challenge 368.

Recipe:

Stamps:  Bright Blossoms, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink:  Melon Mambo, Elegant Eggplant, Concord Grape, Garden Green

Paper:  WW,  Melon Mambo, Elegant Eggplant, Concord Grape 

Accessories:  Border Punch, Nestabilities, Sizzix Folder, Word Window Punch, Ribbon Punch, Stick on Gem, Markers 

Butterfly Inspired Birthday

As I am waiting for my SU order with my Christmas card supplies to arrive, I'm making cards for various occasions to have on hand.  This one I specifically made for one of my best friends who's birthday is later in the month.  The sketch for this card is from the SCS Clean & Simple 143 Challenge.  The idea for the punched out and popped up butterfly is from the SCS Ways to Use It 348 Challenge.  This card also fits with the Flutterby Wednesday 179 Challenge.

Recipe:
Stamps:  Inspired by Nature, Flight of the Butterfly - SU
Paper:  VV, Tangerine Tango, Garden Green, Chocolate Chip
Ink:  Garden Green, Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip
Accessories:  Butterfly Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch

Land's End Inspired

This card is for SCS Clean and Simple #17. The challenge was to choose a beach towel or tote design from the Land's End website and design a CAS card. This is the towel that I chose. I needed to do something quick and simple to get my creative mojo going.

Recipe:

Stamps: none

Ink: none

Paper: Green Galore, Garden Green, Barely Banana

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Dies, Ribbon, Sakura Stardust Gel pen