Monday, September 19, 2011

Under His Wings Thou Shalt Trust

One of my most favorite Psalms is Psalm 91.  Psalm 91:4 says, "He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler".  This is such a comforting thought to me, and it went along so well with this week's challenge at Stampin' Sisters in Christ.  Their Challenge #107 is based on Isaiah 40:31 and the challege was to create a card using WINGS and a scripture.  When I think of wings, Psalm 91:4 always comes directly to my mind.  I find such a tremendous blessing and great peace in this verse, and in this beautiful chapter of God's Word.

I hope you will visit http://www.stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/ and read the beautiful poem that Challenge Hostess, Chris Olsen, shared this week.  It is absolutely beautiful, and will be a blessing to you.  It has to do with waiting on the Lord for His perfect timing.  You can read all about the challenge by clicking on this link: http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/2011/09/challenge-107-isaiah-4031.html and it is sure to challenge and bless your heart this week, as it certainly did for me.
For this challenge, I used a Melissa Frances patterned paper for the base.  Then, I added a scrap of vintage sheet music, machine stitched around the edge, and touched the edges with acrylic paint.  For my "wings", I used a beautiful set of wings that are Tattered Angels Glimmer Chips which I painted, distressed, and glittered.  Next, I used a Melissa Frances journaling tag, topped that with a Verve stamp Bible verse, added some Prima flowers, hand-made scrunched seam binding, and several vintage buttons tied with jute.

I am also entering this little card in the challenge over at Card Cupids Blog where they have an Anything Goes challenge.  But what is really special about this blog is that you are able to send cards to their charity so that homeless and less fortunate children will receive Birthday cards.  They have quite a lovely ministry going at Card Cupids, and you can read all about the challenge, and learn how to get involved by clicking on this link:  www.cardcupids.org/blog  and doing this type of helpful act will be as much of a blessing to YOU as it will be to those who receive the donated cards.

Thank you so much for stopping by today.  Don't forget to click on the floral frog photo at the top right of my blog and enter to win it.  May God bless your week.

My Cup Runneth Over,

Karen

12 comments:

  1. What a lovely card! That scripture is very precious to me. How wonderful that someone made it into a stamp. And you turned it into such a beautiful card!

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  2. This is so beautiful! I love the distressed, glittery wings and the bible verse and the buttons and flowers, it is put together so well! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving that sweet comment!

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  3. So pretty Karen! I love the softness of this card! Lovely!

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  4. This is so beautiful, I love the buttons. Lee x

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  5. Love the colours and love this card. Hugs, Marion

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  6. Oh this is so beautiful, as are your words today! Thanks for sharing your thoughts as well... I love the verse you shared too! Your card is just as peaceful and pretty as the verse is wonderful! Love the wings and the little touch of sheet music! Love the vintage feel! Thanks so much for joining us at SSIC!
    hugs,
    Grace

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  7. First - this card is stunning...really beautiful.
    Second - thank you for posting your giveaway with the name of the one item I've been trying to purchase (a floral frog!) but I didn't know what it was called. I was meant to visit your blog :) Thanks for joining us at Card Cupids.

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  8. I just love your verse from Psalm 91. So comforting!! I truly enjoyed your post!! Your card has a vintage flair and I love all your details to frame the verse. Gorgeous creation!! Thanks for joining us at SSIC!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  9. That is one gorgeous card! Lovely entry for the SSIC challenge this week! When I think of wings I am reminded of a different psalm, 57:1 under the shadow of your wings will I take refuge . . . but they all are a comfort. As you are going to be a comfort to some child through Card Cupids, that is wonderful.

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  10. Beautiful card and uplifting verse! Thanks for the link to the Stampin' Sisters in Christ blog...I'll head over there and check it out! :)

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  11. What a beautiful card!! I love the papers and buttons!
    Ps. 91:4 is one of my favorite verses, too!

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  12. Congratulations on winning with this card! They made a good choice because this card is definitely a winner!

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