I have been happily stamping away and creating some cards that you will get to see in a few weeks....but in the meantime I have created this card for a couple of challenges, both of them important to me - the first being the Twisted Sister Challenge, as we are taking turns to host it and this week is my week, so I thought I had better be on time!!! I have challenged everyone to use distressing and lace - no surprises there is there!
The second challenge is the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge where this week the scripture is
Esther 4:14 “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this'
Laurie has challenged us to make a card or project using a time piece or in some way denoting time or the passage of time - this was not hard for me - I knew straight away I wanted to use my Nestibilities Watch along with the Layers of Color art stamp set Regal Wings.
I have stamped the wings and crown with Tim Holtz Distressing Ink in Walnut Stain and coloured them with SU Chalks, using a Blender Pen. Nail Bling has been added to the crown....I love the size of Nail Bling, it doesn't shout 'look at me, look at me,' but adds that needed touch.
The scripture is from the Close to My Heart set 'Make it Count' - this has been distressed and had lace added to the lower edge and Nail Bling added either side of the book of the Bible.
I love this scripture - what a truth, things certainly go in seasons, not just in the world around us but in our lives as well. Some seasons are easier than others to go through, but one thing we can have confidence of it that every season will come to an end. I have learned that every season has it's purpose too, we cannot rush them through but allow that which needs to be accomplished to be done, properly and look forward to the beauty and wonders of the next....the one thing that is sure is that it is all in HIS time, He makes all things beautiful in His Time - what a peace there is in knowing that!
Thank you for taking the time to stop by, your comments mean so much to me - you are so supportive and encouraging - thank you! You can find me and more on my Blog: http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com
Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010 GMT Views: 461
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Thu, Feb 25, 2010 @ 4:51 PM
Beautifully done Linda. Love that verse too. I can't say enough about how moving your cards and write ups are. SCS is certainly fortunate to have you on their site. Your attention to details and distressing are just awesome on this card. What a winner this is!! Hugs Linda xxoo!!
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Thu, Feb 25, 2010 @ 9:18 PM
Sister, your words about seasons are so moving! The difficult seasons are so hard to weather, yet we know that God does make all things beautiful, in HIS time. His time..... what a wait, but so worth it! Thank you for sharing your heart and the Word in your work. Lovely card sis. LYMI
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful card Linda!! I'm trying to 'case' one of your time themed cards for your TSC this week, lol! Thanks for the fun challenge, Linda!
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Hockey Mom
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44975
Fri, Feb 26, 2010 @ 1:15 PM
Linda, thank you for this very awesome challenge! I loved playing with the lace and playing at distressing! I don't do that very often and I realized today that I LIKE it! I will just have do a lot more distressing!
Anyway, your card is just perfect with the image and the sentiment! I totally love your work, my sistah!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: September 17, 2006 Location: San Marcos, Tx Posts: 3011
Sat, Feb 27, 2010 @ 4:06 AM
Wow Linda!!! Awesome! I have always admired your work and have tried on many occasions to copy your style! That being said, the card I created for your TSC is U G L Y!!! So, I am going back to the studio to try to create something that can stand along side the rest of the beauties in this challenge.
------------------------------ Ich bin Klein. Mach mein Herze rein Soll niemand anderen drin wohnen Als Jesus allein. (I am little. Make my heart clean. Don't let anyone else live in it but Jesus alone.)