Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge

Good morning and welcome back sweet friends ♥ I had a wonderful visit with my sister the other day... It was a much needed time of sharing our hearts - well, mostly I shared my sorrows, but our hearts reconnected and that was awesome :)

I'd like to talk a little bit about anger today. It has been 30 days since I discovered some very traumatic news. I was totally devastated and extremely angry for most of those 30 days. I didn't want to forgive, I wanted to be angry! In fact, I 'deserved' the right to be angry! Anyone relate?

Although I'm still very hurt, and can certainly get mad all over again, I've discovered there's a better way to deal with pain. I'm still in the beginning phases of forgiveness, but I've decided through prayer and reading Scripture that remaining angry is not the way to go. I am really only hurting myself!

Is there someone who has hurt you deeply? Maybe you can't seem to break free from the pain. Call on Jesus ♥ He died to set us free... to make a way for us to have a right relationship with God. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life; the only way to the Father!!! God gave up His only Son so that we can live, but my sin stood in the way...until I asked for forgiveness :)

Yes. It's about FORGIVENESS.

Matthew 6:14 says, For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Matthew 6:15 continues, But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

I don't know about you, but I NEED forgiveness! As much as it hurts, I choose to give up my 'right' to be angry and bitter. Besides, the people who hurt us are not off God's hook... just off ours. I already feel a little bit lighter - how 'bout you?

Sizzling Summer at Elisabeth Bell's World!!!

Today begins a NEW challenge at Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog. This month it's all about "Sizzling Summer."

I decided to color up Little Best Friends from Elisabeth Bell's Digital Collection. These cuties just look so peaceful and filled with joy in one another's company :)

Here are the copics used: Skin - E13 E11 E01 E000; Hair - E25 YR24 Y26 Y23 E50/E37 E35 E33 E31 E30 YR24; Bathing Suits - Y19 Y15 Y11 Y00/B97 B95 B93 B91 B00 B0000; Sand - E30 E31 Y15 B00.

*See THIS POST on "How to Cut Out Digital Images with the Silhouette"*

This is the same Purse Shaped Card from The Cutting Cafe I created last week. This time it's taken on... Fun in the Sun!

Look Mom... even the back is finished!!! Papers and sentiment are from Pink Petticoat. Thanks Liz... LOVE your papers :)

Simple to cut and assemble... this is a great Purse Shaped Card for a quick and easy project! Add one of Elisabeth's images and voila! You've got a Hot Sizzlin' Summer Tote ready for the new challenge!!!

***My current giveaway is at THIS POST!***

May God bless you, keep you and comfort your soul~

Shabby Chic Purse Card (Set)

Oh my goodness... if you are needing a quick and adorable purse card, this is the one to have. I threw this together in minutes!!! I even decorated the back lol! There are so many options and looks you can create just by changing up the paper and embellishments...

Over at The Cafe, my teamies and I are showcasing Regina's Purse Shaped Card and Treat Box Set and Assorted Purse Box. If you want a more detailed and substantial look, go for the Assorted Purse Box. Check out all the fabulous samples at The Cafe!!!

Papers are from Pink Petticoat... ♥ them!

As I was writing up this post, I realized that I forgot to create the Treat Box that goes along with this card :( I've been having some trouble lately and my heart has been very heavy. Please forgive me for not being my usual self... I'm waiting upon the LORD for His healing hand to restore my soul ♥

Until then, I'll try my best to bring my best :)

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Thank you to everyone who emailed me an answer to my question on the Winner's Post. Every single one of you were correct :) However, the FIRST one to reply was Kelly Lloyd. Yay Kelly! Your prize will be on it's way shortly.
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Lots and lots of love to you, dear friends ♥

See you soon...

May God bless you, keep you and comfort your soul~

An Elegant Butterfly Card!

Hi sweet friends! I'm so glad you chose to pop over and take a peek at what I've been up to :) I don't know about where you are, but here in California...it's ugly HOT!!! Yes, I said ugly...and I mean really ugly lol! Hot and me don't mix well I tell ya. Give me Spring Spring Springtime :) all year long!!!

Today's card project has already flown from my craftroom to a sweet young lady who was in a terrible automobile accident :( Thank God I remembered to take a photo before I gave it to her!

Here's my Butterfly Shaped Card from Regina's awesome files at The Cutting Cafe.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
Simon Says - Anything Goes

Don't you just love butterflies? You can use this file to create loads of butterflies in various styles and colors...it's unlimited! I added an extra top layer so I could lift up the wings and have the same pattern underneath.

I also created a matching envelope which comes with the file :) I'm tellin' ya, Regina's the BEST!

Every week, The Cutting Cafe has Cyber-Monday Specials. I've been purchasing them for a few years now. They are amazing deals... Don't forget to hop on over and check it out!

This is the day the LORD has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Happy Sunday, everyone ♥

I love and appreciate YOU!!!

May God bless you, keep you and comfort your soul~