Inspired by Nature

We did this card at a recent meeting. Isn't it fabulous? I love the dimensional look! We used the stamps Inspired by Nature. This stamp set is not in the current catalog, but it is available for sale. Please ask me how you can order it, if you would like it. Pretty in Pink cardstock was cut using the Square Scallop punch.

Laughter Joy Happiness Bliss Delight

This is my 2nd page kit for sale for the month of April only. This is my neice, Blair, when she was born.

Recipe:
Sweet Slumber Specialty DSP
On Board Accents (r)

Baja Breeze Classic Ink

Real Red Craft Ink
So Saffron Craft Ink
Button Bouquet
Filigree Brad
Punches: Scalloped Edge

Do It Again

I absolutely love this page! These are some of my favorite pics of Quinn, he is soooo cute.

Thise is my first scrapbook page that I am offering a kit for sale, for the month of April only. Price is $6.00. I will provide you with all the pre-cut cardstock, DSP, and embellishments.

You will have this picture on my blog as a reference to look at. If you feel you need more instructions, I am happy to oblige.

Recipe:
Whisper White CS
Baja Breeze CS
Sweet Slumber Specialty DSP
Big Deal Alpha
Polka Dot Punches (r)

Versamark Ink
Punches: 5 Petal Flower, Corner Rounder, Boho Flower, Scalloped Circle, Circle
Buttons

Marker - So Saffron

Special Delivery

Finally, a day that I can go outside and take pictures. I have so many things to show you! This page is of Zadie. The title & journalling is probably too light to read, but says "Special Delivery." Also the name of the scrapbooking kit I used from Stampin Up. I thought it would be a great title, no need for to struggle finding another one. I just love this page, the colors, the layout, the die cut in the center that connects the two sides together. The baby carriage and diaper pin are made with SU punches.

Palm Sunday 2009

When Jesus (a King) entered Jerusalem, he came gentle and on a donkey. Very unpretenious for a king. A rare and beautiful quality. When I think of people I admire in my own life, that is the quality that I admire the most!

As Pastor says, Palm Sunday reminds us that Jesus was a king. Good Friday tells us what kind of king and what kind of kingdom.

What kind of kingdom? One of weakness and humility. A kingdom of the cross. A kingdom of peace and justice in Christ.

A physical kingdom one day. For now, a spiritual kingdom by word and sacrament, prayer, and community.

Why is this important? We live in a world that equates the material with the real. Our challenge is to connect the deeply spiritual kingdom of God in Christ to the needs of an all too real, material world.

A beautiful song called What Wondrous Love Is This can be heard here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_48iI1RBtnc

Love Is In The Air

For the project today, I wanted to use up a scrap that already had adhesive on it (the pink paper) , so I looked thru the splitcoaststampers card sketches and found this one. I wanted to use Forest Friends again & I loved a card I found in the gallery. You can click on the link below to see it.




Recipe:
Basic Black cs
Bo Bunny Alissa Look at Me & Love You Decorative Paper
Pretty In Pink CS
Soft Sky CS (retired)
Bead Duo - Pink & Green
Basic Gray Ink
Marker Pretty In Pink
Punches - Three For You,& Heart to Heart & Double Slotted
Ribbon White Satin 5/8" (new - in Occasions Mini)


http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1288748&cat=

Forest Friends

I chose a card sketch from www:splitcoaststampers.com for today's project. These little guys are so adorable! They are now available in the Occasions Mini Catalog. Check out this month's promo at my Stampin Up website -www:AwakenYourCreativity.StampinUp.net.

Recipe:

Forest Friends Stamps
Pacific Point cs
Bashful Blue cs
Chocolate Chip cs
Whisper White cs
DSP Good Morning Sunshine
Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon
Punches - 1-1/4 & 1-3/8 Circle
Chocolate Chip Ink
Going Gray Ink
Markers - Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
Dimensionals

WOW

Wow, what a week! I'm back in the workforce and exhausted as I knew I would be. I thought I would share a little bit about this. I am working at the Topeka Rescue Mission with the kitchen staff. It is only for 3 weeks or 80 hours, whichever comes first.

I was relieved when I learned I would be working at the Mission. Even though the responsibilities are the same, it is different in the sense that I am not working for a "company." You have the added benefit of knowing that you are helping someone in need.

Just like the Veteran's Hospital, the Mission couldn't exist without it's volunteers. Many of those need it for basic survival.

I've learned that Topeka is a very giving community. Most of the food served is donated and appreciated.

I'm thankful that they exist so that I have a place to "ease" back in and that they have been so kind to me.

I hope you had a wonderful week, too.

TGIF

Here is a St Patty's Day card I forgot to post for you from Arla. I have been busy with my temporary part-time job & getting ready for a crop tomorrow night. I'll be working with Arla, she has a lot of fresh new ideas. I have so many scrapbook pages to show you - just need to find some time to photograph them. Here's hoping it is this weekend. I really appreciate you visiting me today, feel free to leave me a comment.

Occassion Mini Catalog Available Now!

You can now order from the new Mini Occassions Catalog. See the link to the left. Also, you have a couple of days left to get a free Spring Summer Catalog for free by placing an order via my website.