Let Your Light So Shine

The very talented Diane Noble of Daydream Designs recently designed three new beautiful scripture sets that are now available in her sweet little shop, which you can find here:  Scripture Set 2 at Daydream Designs and let me just say. . . .you won't be disappointed.  These beautiful scripture digis are beyond gorgeous, and I am certain that you will want to own all three sets.  I know that Diane would love to have you visit the store and say hello.  Please take a moment to stop on over and check out all the gorgeous new items she has recently added to Daydream Designs (as well as the oldies, but goodies).  The value of Daydream Designs' images are exceptional for what you get in each set.

 All I did to create this sweet little paper bag pocket, all ready for gift-giving, was to take an ordinary brown paper bag and fold it in half.  Next, I stitched around the sides to create a little pocket.  I covered the outside of the pocket with the scripture which is printed on Simple Stories patterned paper and inked.  Next, I made little pocket inserts that can either be used as photo mats, bookmarks, gift card holders, or journaling mats.  I decorated each one with matching Simple Stories journaling cards, patterned papers and stickers.  Then I embellished a bit here and there with baker's twine, buttons, chipboard, stickers and a stick pin.  Both pockets are stuffed and ready to hide away photos or memories.  I've taken out one of the pocket inserts to give you a closer look.  Here is the back pocket tag (both sides of each tag are decorated, but I didn't photograph them all) just to give you an idea of what I did:

 

Of course, I can't resist entering a few challenges.  Here they are:

 

http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2012/10/simon-says-get-in-shape.html - Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog - Simon Says GET IN SHAPE.  I don't know quite what shape this paper bag pocket is, but it's not a square.  It kinda sticks out in every direction.  LOL

 

http://theribbonreelchallenge.blogspot.com/2012/10/challenge-40-over-rainbow.html - The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog - Challenge #40 - Over the Rainbow - This little paper bag pocket has all the colors of the rainbow, and then some!

 

http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/monthly-challenge-for-november.html - Forever Friends Challenge Blog - November Challenge/Anything Goes

 

http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-pink-elephant-challenge-tpe172.html - The Pink Elephant Challenge Blog - Challenge #172 - Vintage or Shabby - I hope this qualifies.  I think it's kinda "shabby" looking with all my stitching, vintage touches and inking mess.  LOL

 

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/challenge-145-die-cuts-punches.html - Fab-n-Funky Challenges - Challenge #145 - Die Cuts and Punches - I used an EK Success Border Punch (twice) and a Heart Die-Cut as well as a flag die-cut.

 

http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/challenge-20-anything-goes.html - Stampin' For The Weekend - Challenge #20 - Anything Goes - I used a digital stamp/image from Daydream Designs

 

http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.com/2012/10/challenge-24-stitching.html - Chocolate Coffee Cards Challenge Blog - Challenge #24 - Stitching - My signature embellishment - gotta love the stitching.

 

Thanks for stopping by to visit.  Please know that I've been praying for those of you affected by Hurricane Sandy.  I hope you're all safe inside, and that you've been kept from harm.  My heart goes out to those who have suffered loss (in any form) from this, or any other tragic occurrence.  May God be with you, and may His name be glorified and praised always.

 

Have a blessed week,

 

Karen