Good morning, friends! It is Sunday, March 22, 2020. I would normally be getting ready for church right now, but as it is everywhere, church will not be happening in our sanctuary. My pastor created a message on YouTube for us to watch, and although it's not the same as being with church family, it ministers to my heart and spirit. 💓
This morning I received an email from a sweet woman who subscribes to my blog via email. She said that my recent batch of posts uplifted her, especially considering what is going on in the world right now with the COVID-19 pandemic; plus, my other regular blog posts had been so far in the past. Thank you so much for writing to me. 💗 If I can help in a small way to encourage others, just by sharing things I've made, well, it humbles me and fills my heart with gratitude.
Here are some cards to share today:
Had to turn the card a bit so you could see the gold patterned paper. It shines so beautifully in person!
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| Papertrey Ink Garden Gild patterned paper, flower dies, sentiment stamps; rhinestones |
...and the front-facing picture...
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| Papertrey Ink Garden Gild patterned paper, flower dies, sentiment stamps; rhinestones |
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| Papertrey Ink Family Ties 'mom' sentiment stamp, Keep It Simple: Mother sentiment; Flourishes Summer Blossoms flower cluster stamp; My Favorite Things Mini Scallop Circle Stax die; L'il Inkers Stitched Rectangles die |
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| Gina Marie Designs Small Butterfly die; Papertrey Ink Family Ties: For The Girls 'mom' die; Flourishes Summer Blossoms flower cluster stamp; iridescent gem; L'il Inkers Stitched Rectangles die |
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| Flourishes He Is Risen cross stamp, sentiment; My Favorite Things Mini Scallop Circle Stax die; clear sequins |
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| Papertrey Ink Family Ties 'mom' sentiment stamp; Gina Marie Designs Peekaboo Circle die; Inspired By Stamping Graceful Hydrangea small flower cluster stamp, Vintage Postcards postmark stamp; pearls |
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| Flourishes Summer Blossoms flower cluster stamp, Spring Bouquets sentiment stamp; Gina Marie Designs Peekaboo Square die; L'il Inkers Stitched Rectangles die |
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| Martha Stewart pansy stickers; Gina Marie Designs Frilly Lace Rectangles die; Papertrey Ink Delightful Dahlia 'grandma' stamp, Ways To Say: I Love You sentiment stamp; pearls |
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| K & Co. art deco die cuts (corners, woman, flower); Papertrey Ink Family Ties: For The Girls 'grandmom' die, Garden Gildsmall flower stamps; Stampin' Up! pink resin accent, Filigree Background stamp |
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| Gina Marie Designs Peekaboo Square die; TPC Studio Classic Icons fleur de lis stamp; all clock/watch faces stamped images were gifts from a church friend; deep taupe rhinestones; Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags sentiment |
My youngest daughter is a high school senior now. Her class trip to Disney World would have started tomorrow. To say she is disappointed is an understatement. We also had to cancel our family trip to Mexico for April. I am not complaining. We have so much to be thankful for. The situation we suddenly found ourselves in has caused us all to reevaluate priorities. Family is so very important. I hope that people embrace one another -- not with arms, not right now! -- in their hearts. I am encouraged to see the kindness in others rise up and shine. May it continue during this extraordinary time.
God bless you and keep you, and make His face to shine upon you,
4 comments:
Another batch of loveliness to brighten our day! Beautiful cards, all, Colleen!
Oh how pretty are these! I especially love the first mom card, the purple-y one. I feel bad for you daughter as I do so many of the seniors who are missing out on all of those wonderful high school traditions. Maybe someday they can look back on it and give thanks to God for seeing them through.
So much beautiful-ness! 😀. Glad you are back.
Ahhhh, so pretty, Colleen! I've fallen in love with those Flourishes stamps all over again. A wonderful collection!
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