"Teacher Appreciation"

Hello to all this first day of May, 2018.
We have beautiful sunshine and a lovely day ahead of us.  I realize that some of you due to the time zone maybe into your afternoon tea or it is your dinner time.  Welcome anyway to this blog.
We had community voting today for our Town Council.  My DH did not campaign this year for a seat on Council.  I pray and wish those who did, much success if they are chosen.
Let's talk about teachers.  There is a lot in the news about those who are protesting the low pay or no increase in pay for the upcoming school year.  Also in the news, there are some teachers who are taking advantage of students in ways that is illegal and they can and will spend a number of years in jail.  We are not hearing a lot in the news about the positive things that teachers are doing.
During the week of May 7th - May 11th,  many schools will have what is called "Teacher Appreciation Week".
If you know me personally, you know that I spent thirty+ years as a teacher in the school system as well as at my church (29) on Sunday mornings.  When I did what I did professionally, I loved it.  Many times there is no appreciation for what you have to endure.  That's why I send or give an appreciation to those who are still in the profession.
I have so many colleagues left in the field so this is a card I made for a special friend.

entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

Enabler's List:

cardstock: PaperandMore linen cream; Recollections light pink and dark green; Hunkydory pattern paper.

dies: Spellbinders Romantic Vines; Spellbinders Love in Flight; ODBD Beautiful Borders; 

embossing folder: Sizzix 

embellishments: Recollections flowers; pink lace ribbon (Walmart)

If you know a teacher ...please show some appreciation during "Teacher Appreciation Week" or any time that you feel the need to show some love.  I'm sure they will appreciate it tremendously.

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Sending you a hug and love,

Lois

"A Winter Themed Card Share"

Happy Thursday everyone.
Are you cold, warm, hot or is the weather where you are just fine?
I'm hearing snow reports and the weather men and women appear to be so happy for the first "falling" for the season.
I wrote on Tuesday that I wasn't ready for the white stuff but if it has to come...bring it on!
The card I'm sharing today has a winter theme in the background... layers for my scripture art ("The Lord's Prayer") and a reminder to accept what God has for you/me by continuing to give HIM thanks and praise.  This one will be put in my "Scripture Art Journal" for December:

 This card will be an entry for http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

Enabler's List:
cardstock: tan PaperandMore; black Recollections; DP (snowflakes) from ODBD; red from DCWV The Old World Stack
dies: ODBD beautiful borders; ODBD layered lacy ovals; First Edition Craft doily dies.
"The Lord's Prayer" and "Give thanks and praise" came from an Art-C ephemera collage kit.
embellishment: Recollections flowers.

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Sending you a hug and LOVE,
Lois

"Hold On To Hope"

Hello friends, followers, visitors and viewers.
Today is Thursday, August 3, 2017.  How happy are you?
Some of you are happy because tomorrow will mark the last workday for the week.
Some of you are happy because you have a mini vacation down in Orlando, Florida (family members).
Some of you are happy because it is getting closer to the first day of school and your children can get back to learning new and exciting information.  Yes, it is that time of the year for college, high school and elementary school children to get away from the beach and back to the books.
Do you have hope?
You may be wondering...hope in what?
Hope is the cord that connects us to God, the very thing that enables God to work in our lives. Hope goes beyond wishing; hope is believing, expecting, anticipating a reality yet to come.

• Hope heals. Hope enables you to develop spiritual muscles to combat whatever comes your way. “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength” (Isaiah 41:2). “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD” (Psalm 31:24).
• Hope anchors your faith. “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we don’t see” (Hebrews 11:1). Raise your eyes above everyday woes and look to your Divine Helper
• Hope is a gift from God. “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord. ‘Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’” (Jeremiah 29:11).Claim God’s promise of hope…today.

 An entry for WAW     Anything Goes Challenge #294-#295

Items used:
ODBD double stitched circle die; ODBC beautiful borders die; lawn fawn stitched scalloped borders; American Craft Bible journaling stamp.

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Sending you a hug and LOVE,

Lois