I was so blessed to receive a surprise package in the mail the other day from an on-line friend. It was filled with all kinds of goodies including stamped images (one of which I used on this card), flowers, die-cut images, ribbons and laces, papers, and more. What a blessing to get something so wonderful in the mail, and to be able to give all the praise and thanks to the Lord because of the goodness of someone else who simply wanted to be a blessing and encouragement. God is SO GOOD, and I thank Him for all the dear people He has introduced me to in blogland. You are all such a blessing in my life, and I am grateful for each of you.
I found out that the sentiment is from Our Daily Bread Stamps, so I am SUPER excited to be able to link up this card in their current challenge. I used a snippet of vintage sheet music for the challenges at Stampin' Sisters in Christ, and Our Daily Bread Designs, some machine stitching, some flowers and leaves (for the challenge at Simon Says Stamp & Show, and a metal key charm.
Here is a list of the challenges I'm entering:
http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2012/09/simon-says-anything-goes.html - Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
http://www.simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2012/10/challenge-leaf-spiration.html - Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge Blog - Leaf-Spiration - Use Leaves
http://www.stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/2012/09/challenge-159-ephesians-519-20.html - Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Challenge #159 - Use An Element of Music
http://www.twistoffaithcards.blogspot.com/2012/09/challenge-4-thinking-of-you.html - Twist of Faith - Challenge #4 - Thinking of You
http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/2012/09/odbdslc124-something-musical.html - Our Daily Bread Designs Blog - Challenge #124 - Something Musical
http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/2012/09/odbdslc124-something-musical.html - Our Daily Bread Designs Blog - Challenge #124 - Something Musical
There's a special element on my card for each of these fun challenges. It's fun combining challenges together. Isn't it?
Hope you're all having a great day. We enjoyed a good work-out at the YMCA, some lunch at Raisin' Canes, too much homeschooling to even talk about, and tonight. . . some family time.
Blessings,
Karen
What a simply beautiful card Karen - which gives the Glory to God. What a blessing to received a gift like that.
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Maxine
Beautiful, Karen! Love everything about it! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at the Simon Says Stamp challenge!
ReplyDeleteThis card is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour are such a blessing to me Karen! I'm so excited to see you using this! This sentiment is from Our Daily Bread Design's "Birthday Blessings" Set...one of my favorites! Blessings! Kathy
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Karen! You surely do have a wonderful friend to surprise you like that. Good luck with the challenges.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is amazing!!! LOVE the beautiful soft patterns, and the sentiment as the focus is perfect! Please come and join me at Technique Tuesday if you have a chance! Also, I have a DT call going for a new challenge blog on my personal blog if you're interested! Happy stamping! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning card!! Gorgeous design!! ~ Blessings, Tracey
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oh quelle charme et quel élégance, biz
ReplyDeleteKaren this is just such a sweet card. It's peaceful and beautiful. God has gifted you greatly in the creative department. Carole
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Very pretty colors and beautiful frame! Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! Oh, this is such a lovely card! The pretty, scrolly Bible verse! Great layout too! Thanks for joining our challenge this week at SSiC!
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Oh Karen, your card is truly a work of art. I just love that verse and how you framed it!! The combo of dp, the flowers and the key charm are perfect!! You are truly an inspiration not only with your God given talent for crafting but with your love for the Lord. You truly are a light!! I am so glad you joined us at Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light challenge this week!!
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Chris
Karen as always you have created such a beautiful work of art.I love the little charm that you have on your card. I love how charms look, but I never get them to look as good as this. I'm glad you shared your card with the Stampin' Sisters in Christ. Hugs!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card... the key charm is such a lovely detail as is the vintage sheet music! thanks for playing along with the shining the light challenge this week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and a lovely sentiment. Thank you for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful card and a lovely sentiment.
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Your card is gorgeous! I'm so excited for you Karen~saw your name drawn at ODBD!!! More blessings~
ReplyDeleteCongrats AGAIN for customer card of the day!!! ;) Love to see your blessings friend~
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ReplyDeleteI am so blessed and thankful to have been introduced to you on such a day of celebration: congratulations !!!! On being the ODBD customer card of the week!!!! What an honor???!!!?? You creations are certainly anointed for such a time as this:). You are so precious!!! Be blessed~Beyond Measure
Beautiful Karen! Congratulations on your ODBDSLC win! Your creations and sweet comments are always so uplifting for me! I think God for sweet and supportive bloggy friends like you! Hugs and blessings...
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Congratulations Karen on being the ODBD's customer card of the day! You are such a blessing to us with your sweet comments and encouragement! Blessings to you! Kathy
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