Happy Wednesday, everyone!! I hope that your week has been a good one so far, and are feeling good about it being half way to the weekend! I have gluten-free crockpot lasagna cooking right now, and it just smells heavenly! I hope it tastes as good as it smells! Have I shared with you guys that I believe that I have at least a gluten intolerance, if not celiac disease? It is self-diagnosed in the fact that I basically quit eating bread & tortillas and cut way down on pasta, and felt so much better! (We don't eat much in terms of processed food...so those things were my main sources of gluten.) Not to mention, weight dropped off me like crazy. Now on the occasions that I do ingest something with gluten, I can really tell the difference in how I feel. I don't know if I want to get an actual diagnosis, because I would have to start eating gluten regularly again....and I would just rather not. Because we are pretty "fresh" eaters, it hasn't been very hard to convert to a gluten-free diet...and it really does feel great.
I created a cute little Halloween card for my post today!! It uses some of the goodies from the new My Mind's Eye "Lost & Found Halloween" collection, which I just adore! The Lost & Found series has always been one of my VERY faves, and I was so excited when they did a Halloween collection from it. Here is what I created!
Instructions:
1. Cut doily shaped card from vintage cream cardstock at 5 1/4" using the Cricut Expression & Wild Cards cartridge, then fold in half.
2. Cut 2 circles from patterned paper, and cut the striped one in half. Distress ink the edges, the layer together.
3. Tie ribbon around the seam, then stitch a button to the bow center with twine. Adhere the entire circle block to the card front.
4. Adhere the diecut border directly below the ribbon.
5. Distress ink & layer the remaining Halloween diecuts to the card front using foam adhesive.
6. Stamp the sentiment to a banner cut paper strip, distress ink the edges and wrap around a bat topped pin.
7. Adhere along with a pumpkin topped pin to the right side of the card.
8. Adhere three fabric bats to the front, then accent with black pearls to finish.
Challenges:
-Inspired By #44 - Halloween Inspiration Photo
-Creative Card Crew #21 - Birds
-Totally PaperCrafts #137 - Shaped Card
-Top Tip Tuesday #87 - Things with Wings
-Pile It On #41 - Vintage/Shabby Chic
Isn't that just the cutest little Halloween card?! I think so, anyways. Tee hee! Time to move on to my Bible Study notes...because I didn't have a post yesterday, I am going to just combine the two days.
James 3: 6-12
Well....this is awesome. Look at all the things we've been able to control as a human race. We can harness power in all forms, including the atom. We've basically connected the entire world via technology in communications. All the creatures listed in verse 7 - man has been able to subdue &/or tame them. The list could go on....but we are unable to control our tongue? It seems so simple, but think about it. Speaking is the main way we know how to communicate- whether it be in person, over the phone, email, via text, Facebook, Twitter, blogging.....I think you get what I am saying. When someone says or does something we don't like, don't agree with our that hurts us....what is your gut reaction? I know mine is to be defensive, and I don't know about you, but the words that come out of my mouth aren't always too pretty. My Bible has a little note that says, "When you praise God with the same tongue that you curse the people He created, you've made the wrong choice. Respect the power of words and learn to use them to encourage and strengthen others." My prayer this week has been to wake up each morning as an encourager, and NOT as a dissenter.
Until later,
~L.
I created a cute little Halloween card for my post today!! It uses some of the goodies from the new My Mind's Eye "Lost & Found Halloween" collection, which I just adore! The Lost & Found series has always been one of my VERY faves, and I was so excited when they did a Halloween collection from it. Here is what I created!
1. Cut doily shaped card from vintage cream cardstock at 5 1/4" using the Cricut Expression & Wild Cards cartridge, then fold in half.
2. Cut 2 circles from patterned paper, and cut the striped one in half. Distress ink the edges, the layer together.
3. Tie ribbon around the seam, then stitch a button to the bow center with twine. Adhere the entire circle block to the card front.
4. Adhere the diecut border directly below the ribbon.
5. Distress ink & layer the remaining Halloween diecuts to the card front using foam adhesive.
6. Stamp the sentiment to a banner cut paper strip, distress ink the edges and wrap around a bat topped pin.
7. Adhere along with a pumpkin topped pin to the right side of the card.
8. Adhere three fabric bats to the front, then accent with black pearls to finish.
Challenges:
-Inspired By #44 - Halloween Inspiration Photo
-Creative Card Crew #21 - Birds
-Totally PaperCrafts #137 - Shaped Card
-Top Tip Tuesday #87 - Things with Wings
-Pile It On #41 - Vintage/Shabby Chic
Isn't that just the cutest little Halloween card?! I think so, anyways. Tee hee! Time to move on to my Bible Study notes...because I didn't have a post yesterday, I am going to just combine the two days.
Well....this is awesome. Look at all the things we've been able to control as a human race. We can harness power in all forms, including the atom. We've basically connected the entire world via technology in communications. All the creatures listed in verse 7 - man has been able to subdue &/or tame them. The list could go on....but we are unable to control our tongue? It seems so simple, but think about it. Speaking is the main way we know how to communicate- whether it be in person, over the phone, email, via text, Facebook, Twitter, blogging.....I think you get what I am saying. When someone says or does something we don't like, don't agree with our that hurts us....what is your gut reaction? I know mine is to be defensive, and I don't know about you, but the words that come out of my mouth aren't always too pretty. My Bible has a little note that says, "When you praise God with the same tongue that you curse the people He created, you've made the wrong choice. Respect the power of words and learn to use them to encourage and strengthen others." My prayer this week has been to wake up each morning as an encourager, and NOT as a dissenter.
Until later,
~L.
Happy Monday, friends!! I hope you had a super wonderful weekend, and that the start of your week has been a good one so far. So, we had a bit of a crazy mishap in our house late last night. We were watching a movie together, and all of a sudden it sounded like a bomb went off in the other room. Two growlers full of home brewed beer that Josh made with a friend had completely exploded (something about too much sugar, yada yada....). Folks- there was glass shrapnel embedded in our walls. There still is one piece that Josh couldn't get out with his fingers...needless to say, the walls in the guest bedroom are going to need some patching and painting done. We are still doing laundry from the aftermath, letting the room air out, and will be getting the carpet cleaners in this week. The very tops of some of my scrapbooks were affected. :( But, what can you do. They weren't completely ruined, and mishaps happen in life... Although...I am pretty sure I am over beer being brewed & stored at my house. Tee hee! :)
As you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink is everywhere right now, and now it is going to be on my blog too! While I have never been personally affected by the disease so far in this life, I am not naive enough to think that I will never be affected by it. So, I created a card of encouragement that could be given to any woman going through this disease, or any type of hardship. I used the Glitz Design "Hello Friend" collection for my card, and let me just say....it couldn't have been more perfect. This line is all about friendship & encouragement & love, and just full of pink. Here is what I created!
Instructions:
1. Make A2 card from oatmeal cardstock.
2. Adhere heart bokeh transparency to the front, then trim off the excess.
3. Layer two bits of washi tape underneath a chevron frame sticker to the front.
4. Adhere the banner & heart sticker across the bottom of the frame, then accent above it with another sentiment sticker & rhinestone.
5. Cut banner edges to the teeny alpha stickers, and adhere below the banner.
6. Add the "you & me" sticker over the other strip of washi tape, then adhere the women stickers to the middle of the frame using foam adhesive.
7. Accent with clear jewels to finish.
Challenges:
-Raise the Bar #114 - Sketch
-CAS-ual Fridays #73 - For The Girls
-Flourishes October challenge - Think Pink
-Charisma Cardz #39 - Bling
I have to share a super cute photo that I took on Instagram while I was getting this card created. My little pup really wanted to be right in my lap, instead of laying next to me on the floor like he normally does.
Isn't he just darling?!! He did finally get tired of my moving all around and squishing him when I would lean over...but he stayed there for quite awhile.
James 3: 1-5
I'm sure you've heard the saying, "You are what you eat."? So, how do you feel about, "You are what you say."? Matthew 12:34 says, "For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks." James 3:5 says, "Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts." What we say can really, really affect others. As kids we used to sing, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me!!!" That, my friends, is CRAP. Words do hurt. Words damage. Words leave wounds. I know I've hurt people with my words. And people have hurt me with theirs. I am making a much more conscious effort these days to really watch what comes out of my mouth. To be more loving & encouraging, and to find healthier ways to voice my anger & frustrations. It truthfully is a daily prayer for me, and something I have to be mindful of.
Until later,
~L.
As you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink is everywhere right now, and now it is going to be on my blog too! While I have never been personally affected by the disease so far in this life, I am not naive enough to think that I will never be affected by it. So, I created a card of encouragement that could be given to any woman going through this disease, or any type of hardship. I used the Glitz Design "Hello Friend" collection for my card, and let me just say....it couldn't have been more perfect. This line is all about friendship & encouragement & love, and just full of pink. Here is what I created!
1. Make A2 card from oatmeal cardstock.
2. Adhere heart bokeh transparency to the front, then trim off the excess.
3. Layer two bits of washi tape underneath a chevron frame sticker to the front.
4. Adhere the banner & heart sticker across the bottom of the frame, then accent above it with another sentiment sticker & rhinestone.
5. Cut banner edges to the teeny alpha stickers, and adhere below the banner.
6. Add the "you & me" sticker over the other strip of washi tape, then adhere the women stickers to the middle of the frame using foam adhesive.
7. Accent with clear jewels to finish.
Challenges:
-Raise the Bar #114 - Sketch
-CAS-ual Fridays #73 - For The Girls
-Flourishes October challenge - Think Pink
-Charisma Cardz #39 - Bling
I have to share a super cute photo that I took on Instagram while I was getting this card created. My little pup really wanted to be right in my lap, instead of laying next to me on the floor like he normally does.
I'm sure you've heard the saying, "You are what you eat."? So, how do you feel about, "You are what you say."? Matthew 12:34 says, "For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks." James 3:5 says, "Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts." What we say can really, really affect others. As kids we used to sing, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me!!!" That, my friends, is CRAP. Words do hurt. Words damage. Words leave wounds. I know I've hurt people with my words. And people have hurt me with theirs. I am making a much more conscious effort these days to really watch what comes out of my mouth. To be more loving & encouraging, and to find healthier ways to voice my anger & frustrations. It truthfully is a daily prayer for me, and something I have to be mindful of.
Until later,
~L.
Happy Sunday, all!! Did you have a wonderful Saturday celebrating WCMD and creating the day away? Well...I actually only got a couple of cards done, one of which I am going to share with you today...but that was kind-of perfect for me. Unless I am creating for CHA...I am not much of a "binge" card maker. I prefer to make just a couple, and make sure that I add every detail that I want to it. Plus- I was watching football. The Griz finally won!!! It was a good win, and we looked better....let's hope we keep improving from here on out....and win out the season!! :)
For my card today, I used all my fun papers & accessories from My Mind's Eye "The Sweetest Thing - Lavender" collection. I just love the soft pink/aqua/cream color combo of this collection, and the feminine feel of it. It is one of my latest favorites from MME!! Here is what I created!
Instructions:
1. Make A2 card from vintage cream cardstock.
2. Cover the front with a cream paper block.
3. Add crochet trim to the top of a pink chevron paper strip, and adhere to the bottom.
4. Cut a thin strip of grey striped paper, and adhere to the top.
5. Wrap light brown baker's twine around the top, then top the bow with a chipboard button.
6. Adhere an aqua label sticker & tiny word stickers to the upper right corner, then trim the excess.
7. Layer a strip of washi tape, a banner sticker, the aqua label excess and a heart circle sticker to the lower left.
8. Stamp the sentiment to the banner sticker, then accent the aqua label with enamel dots.
9. Change the brad in the doily diecuts, then adhere to the card front to finish.
Challenges:
-Two Peas Saturday Card Sketch
-Annabelle Stamps Say It With - Thank You
-Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #189 - Think Pink
-Really Reasonable Ribbon #57 - Pretty in Pink
-Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday - Doilies
Thanks for taking the time to check out my cute little thank you card all full of pink today!! I hope that you have a really wonderful & restful Sunday ahead of you.
Until later,
~L.
1. Make A2 card from vintage cream cardstock.
2. Cover the front with a cream paper block.
3. Add crochet trim to the top of a pink chevron paper strip, and adhere to the bottom.
4. Cut a thin strip of grey striped paper, and adhere to the top.
5. Wrap light brown baker's twine around the top, then top the bow with a chipboard button.
6. Adhere an aqua label sticker & tiny word stickers to the upper right corner, then trim the excess.
7. Layer a strip of washi tape, a banner sticker, the aqua label excess and a heart circle sticker to the lower left.
8. Stamp the sentiment to the banner sticker, then accent the aqua label with enamel dots.
9. Change the brad in the doily diecuts, then adhere to the card front to finish.
Challenges:
-Two Peas Saturday Card Sketch
-Annabelle Stamps Say It With - Thank You
-Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #189 - Think Pink
-Really Reasonable Ribbon #57 - Pretty in Pink
-Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday - Doilies
Thanks for taking the time to check out my cute little thank you card all full of pink today!! I hope that you have a really wonderful & restful Sunday ahead of you.
Until later,
~L.
I created a card for today, and will hopefully get quite a few more cards done as the day goes on. I created this for one of the Pink Paislee World Card Making challenges that they have been sharing on their blog all week long. Here is what I created!
1. Make A2 card from vintage cream cardstock.
2. Cut blue damask paper slightly smaller.
3. Add a strip of pink lace to a floral paper block, then adhere the entire piece to the damask paper.
4. Tie seam binding around the middle, finishing with a double bow on the left side.
5. Adhere the entire paper block to the card front, then accent above the lace with a pearl strip.
6. Diecut a window from a cardstock block, then stamp the sentiment to it.
7. Adhere a pink paper block to the front, then adhere the window block over top of it with foam adhesive.
8. Diecut the hearts & butterfly from patterned paper & felt. Adhere the butterfly to the upper right corner, and accent with pearls.
9. Stick a heart topped pin through the felt heart, then layer inside of the window with the scalloped heart. Accent the felt heart with a pink pearl.
10. Add a wooden button & pearl to the bow center, and three paper flowers next to the sentiment to finish.
Challenges:
-MFT Guest Designer Sketch challenge
-Pink Paislee Shadowbox Card challenge
-Clearly Inspired #61 - sentimental
-Sweet Stampin' challenge - use a window
Thanks for checking out my soft and sweet card today! I might have more to share later on today....you never know!! I hope you have a great day of card making!
Until later,
~L.
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