"Time Is Rolling On...I Need To Catch Up"

 Hello friends,

It has been over a month since I last blogged with you.  I'm doing well physically, mentally, and spiritually.  I've been busy trying to combine crafting with some home improvement projects and I have to admit that some days it feels overwhelming.  Today, I get a chance to breathe and catch up with my shares.  I lot of the cards that I've posted in the past have either gone to the "Cards For Soldiers Program" or to the "Cards For Kindness" programs.  I'm excited to have cleaned a portion of my crafting space to make room for more cards.  What have my lovely family, followers, and friends been doing?  If you are still connected with the school, then are you retired, or are you going back for year number ___?  After fifteen years of retirement from teaching in public school and due to so many schools lacking teachers for the upcoming school year, I thought seriously for just a little while about going back to help out.  Do I or don't I?  Anyway, we still have projects to complete at home and there are days on which I just love my independence.

Here are and please be on alert the many, many card shares I have for you:

A card also designed for https://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

a card designed for sketch SC920 for Splitcoaststampers.com

Thanks so much for viewing.  I appreciate your comments and questions.

Love,

Lois

"Just A Hello"

Hello beautiful people on this Thursday, October 24, 2019.
I'm going to be myself as I always do for October 31, 2019.  What or who are you going to pretend to be on that date?
My grandchild is so excited because her new school allows the children to wear costumes tomorrow for their Fall/Halloween dance.  Most schools that I am aware of stopped allowing this due to some of the smaller children being afraid of the mask that people wore.  Things are constantly changing...we go forth and then go back.

H  E  L  L  O   is the only sentiment I could think of this morning. 
This card with only a greeting of "hello" will speak volumes when the recipient opens it to find a sweet message.  Sometimes, I like to go back to when we would sit down and write a note or letter to someone.  What about you?  Because of the high use of technology do you prefer communicating with your phone, ipad, or computer?  Or, do you prefer to write your thoughts out on paper or inside of a card...texting or snail mail?

Here is my card for your view:

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

I used the sketch provided by Splitcoaststampers for this week.
Paper/Cardstock: Neenah white; Tattered Lace paper; Recollections black; Prima Zella Teal
die cuts from Cricut/Cuttlebug "flower bramble; Aliexpress birdcage
Prima flowers and wooden flourish from Kaisercraft.

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois

"Purple & Blue"

Happy Thursday beautiful people.
It's a beautiful day in my neighborhood.  Ready to take in the walks and enjoy the fresh air and mild temperatures.  I'm not a fan of football but my guy friends are excited about the nice weather and  high school football games .  They are ready for the tailgating that happens every Friday night at the local high schools.
Today, I made one card but will be sharing two.  Why?  Yesterday afternoon, I had the opportunity to make a card for a sketch using one provided by Splitcoaststampers.  I already had paper pads on my desk so I decided to play along.  This site doesn't offer gifts or incentives.  I just love the challenge of using a sketch to make a card when the "old brain" can't think of a layout.

Here is the card without a sentiment.  This is how it looks on Splitcoaststampers.com

Here is the same card with a sentiment that I added this morning.  It will be placed in the card box for soldiers.

Paper: Recollections light purple; Recollections dark purple; Moda Scrap "Fly & Scrap" paper pad 
Paper Size: 6 X 6 
Accessories: DecoArt Snow Writer; Glossy Accents; Studio G white glitter glue; Aliexpress flower die 

Techniques: followed SC767 sketch 

 

Here is the card I made this morning
This will be entered on
http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

Paper:  Moda Scrap "Fly & Scrap" paper pad; Hunkydory pattern paper; Recollections black cardstock; Neenah white cardstock
embellishments: Prima flowers; Thickers from American Craft; ribbon from Walmart
die: Tim Holtz skelton flowers die and Spellbinders flower die

So many people I know from family and friends have birthdays in September.  This is another birthday card that will be passed on to someone special.

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope something you saw will be inspirational to you so that you can create it in your own way.  Please come again.

Sending  a hug and love,
Lois

"Prayers"

Good Wednesday, August 7, 2019.  Are you having a great day in your neighborhood?   Where I am, it is a lovely day.  I'll be inside most of the day trying to organize some things in my house.
Last evening, I received a call from my niece.  She requested prayer for her friend who is having surgery today.  Karen (her friend) has a mass that covers many of her internal organs and has travel up to her neck.  The surgery will probably last a number of hours due to the many surgeons involved...stomach, lung, heart, shoulder and neck (that is how big this mass is).  So, I've prayed a prayer last night and again this morning.  Also, I made a card for Karen (it will be sent later this week), and it is also visual  for anyone else who needs a prayer at this time.  When you want God to move, pray without ceasing.  James 5:15-16  states...And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up.  If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.  Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.  The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.

Here is my share with you and later for Karen:

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

The focal piece is made from a Hunkydory paper pad with handmade flowers on top.  A butterfly sticker is on the left with the word "prayer" die cut from Hero Arts.  Pale pink sequins are glued to the tips of some of the flowers.

I'm not asking you to be on your knees all day praying.  Whenever and whatever time you pray today, please whisper a prayer for Karen Carr that she may pull through this surgery she is having today and that all the mass that is in her body will be removed and she can be on the road to recovery... in Jesus name  we pray.

Thank you so much in advance for your support and continued encouragement.

Sending you a prayer, hug and love,
Lois

"Wednesday's Word...Deuteronomy 33:37"

Happy Wednesday, June 19, 2019 to all the beautiful people.
Thanks for joining me today in my chat and share.
It's Wednesday and I have something for you to ponder on coming from God's Word:
Deuteronomy 33:27.
God is the Refuge or Dwelling-place of his people, their Protection amid the storms of life, and the unfailing Source of comfort and blessing to them in their pilgrimage state. Over them is his sheltering protection, and underneath them the support of his everlasting arms.
Some may depend on their bank accounts, their jobs, their families, their relationships. But our God is a far better refuge than any of those. It is not that relationship we’ve invested so much time in that is our refuge and strength. It is not a job or a house that is our ever present help in time of trouble. It is not the economy that gives us our strength. It is not the age, appearance, condition or health of our bodies which provides us help. It is God Who provides us with a place to run, a place to hide. Deuteronomy 33:27 contains this awesome, encouraging truth: “The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.”
Here is the card that goes with my commentary.   I'll use it for my bible journaling:

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

Enabler's List:
Cardstock: Neenah light grey from the Creative Collection; Paperandmore pink; DP Mintay 7th Heaven and Mintay  Dreamer;
Recollections green for the skeleton leaves
chipboard circle that I've had for a long time (don't know the Company's name)
flowers: combination of Prima (medium ) and Recollections (small)  flowers
Bible scripture from Google copied onto printable vellum (the Paper Studio)
butterfly from Jot

Thanks for viewing and for the comments you left on Tues. June 18, 2019.
To Treva, the answer to your question about  the sentiment...It was from Hunkydory.

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois

"Two For Tuesday"

Hello everyone on this beautiful Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
If you're in the tornado zone, please keep and be safe.  The news report from different areas is very devastating.  Yes, our area is having storms with heavy rain and wind but it is not as bad as the areas with tornadoes. 
My beautiful people, the month of May is almost over with only three more days to go.  Have you accomplished many of the things you started out doing at the beginning of the year.  To be honest, I've made a lot of cards (this I do often).  I haven't done as many LO (layouts) of my grandchild as I've wanted to do.  With seven more months left in the year, I'm going to try to get more done.  I haven't done the number of Pocket Pages that I would have loved to accomplish...still working on those.  The mini album that sits on the cabinet is still unfinished.  As you can tell, I have a lot to do and is not doing it.
Today, I am sharing two cards that were made from last evening and this morning. Take a look and tell me what you think:

 Enabler's List:
Cardstock: Neenah white, Bazzill red,  DCWV "The Brooklyn Stack"
Die: Tim Holtz Potted Bigz Die; TH funky florals;

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

Enabler's List:
Cardstock: PaperandMore dark navy blue; Neenah white; PaperHouse "sliced" paper pad
Die: NNDA Co. sailing boat from Amazon
embellishments; hand drawn flip flops; real beach sea shells; Baked Texture embossing powder (Patina Oxide and Deep Sea) by Emerald Creek

Thank you so much for spending time with me today.

Sending you a hug and love,
Lois

"National Siblings Day"

Hello friends, followers, visitors and viewers.
It's Wednesday, the middle of the week and it is also National Siblings Day.
Do you have siblings?   I do.  As a matter of fact, I came from a very large family.  It was ten of us (two boys and eight girls).  Both of my brothers are deceased and that leaves the eight girls who lives in two different states...Maryland and Virginia.

According to  Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan,  "National Sibling Day is observed annually April 10 to honor the closest relatives and to remember the importance of brothers and sister in one’s life. The day was founded by Claudia Evart, a New Yorker, who lost her siblings at a very young age. Evart went on to establish an organization called the Siblings Day Foundation in 1997.

According to the foundation’s website, "Siblings are a special gift, and bonding amongst them is vital part of keeping our families, communities and nation strong. Brothers and sisters provide an anchor for one another, becoming some of our closest friends and most trusted advisers."

Do you have siblings?  Do you all get along?   With eight grown women left in our family, I agree with this quote..."Sisters annoy, interfere, criticize. Indulge in monumental sulks, in huffs, in snide remarks. Borrow. Break. Monopolize the bathroom. Are always underfoot. But if catastrophe should strike, sisters are there. Defending you against all." — Pam Brown

Here is a card share for today.  Enjoy the view:

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

and

https://www.instagram.com/wychelois/

Enabler's List:

cardstock: Recollections black;  DP from Stamperia "Garden"

embellishments from me  my Big ideal stickers (bird and flowers on the left); Recollection flowers; Studio g faux gems; glossy accent on the roof of the birdhouse.

Thanks for your time, comments and visit.

Sending you a hug and love,

Lois 

"Creating Out Of My Stash"

Hello everyone on this Friday, April 5, 2019.
A busy day and I don't have time to do any "major" crafting (when you take your time and make something).  So, this morning, I've chosen things that have already been cut which includes dies and paper.  The only thing I did was used some glue and tape to get pieces together to make a card or two.
One of the cards...I tried to make it meaningful while the other shows my comical side:

To make this card, I first selected papers out of my stash that blended well together.  I was going to let the focal piece of cardstock stay as it was until I started looking through my box of flowers.  I had  made this branch and added it to the flower that was already on the cardstock.  To finish I pulled out my Tim Holtz "Big Chat" book and found two words to use for a sentiment.

This was just so comical to make.  I have had this die cut in my stash for a period of time.  I thought, since most people are making Easter cards, I would use this for fun.  I also had some stickers that I had picked up for my Granddaughter.  I used one of the rabbits to go along with the die cut rabbit.  The papers are all from my stash and I picked flowers from my flower box to put around the die cut circle.  Within 20 minutes I had two cards finished to post for today.

You may not like them but I'm thinking they are cute and lovely.

Thanks for viewing and commenting.  Have a great weekend everyone.

Sending you a hug and love,

Lois

"What Do You Want To BE?

Hello beautiful people.  Happy Wednesday, March 6, 2019 to you.  It's Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent.

  

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Question for thought:  In a world where you can be anything...what would you be?
Would you be loveable?  Would you be good?  What about being joyful?  Think about your faith.  Would you be faithful?  Could you be peaceful?  Could you be a gentle person?  Could you be patient?  Of course on the card I'm sharing today, I'm advocating to be KIND.  A kind word, a kind action to another person can really do wonders for them.  The quality of kindness will go hand in hand with the quality of love.  Once the Holy Spirit starts to transmit His love up into you, the quality of kindness will follow right along with it.  It will then become much easier for you to be able to be kind to others once the love of God starts to flow more into your personality.

I'm sharing an article sent to me on yesterday pertaining to Lent.  

“40 things to give up for Lent.”  This list is different. It is not the typical things like soda or chocolate. These are things truly worth giving up. There is one for each day of the season. And these are things to give up not just for Lent, but for the rest of your life.

1. Fear of Failure – You don’t succeed without experiencing failure. Just make sure you fail forward.
2. Your Comfort Zone – It’s outside our comfort zones where new discoveries are made.
3. Feelings of Unworthiness – You are fearfully and wonderfully made by your creator. (see Psalm 139:14)
4. Impatience – God’s timing is the perfect timing.
5. Retirement – As long as you are still breathing, you are here for a reason. You have a purpose to influence others for Christ. Our work is not always tied to a paycheck.
6. People Pleasing – I can’t please everyone anyways. There is only one I need to strive to please.
7. Comparison – I have my own unique contribution to make and there is no one else like me.
8. Blame – I am not going to pass the buck. I will take responsibility for my actions.
9. Guilt – I am loved by Jesus and he has forgiven my sins. Today is a new day and the past is behind.
10. Overcommitment – Do less better and accomplish more.
11. Lack of Counsel – Wise decisions are rarely made in a vacuum.
12. Impurity – Live lives pure and without blemish.
13. Entitlement – The world does not owe me anything. God does not owe me anything. I live in humility and grace.
14. Apathy – Life is too short not to care.
15. Hatred – Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21).
16. Negativity – I will put the best construction on everything when it comes to other people. I will also minimize my contact with people who are negative and toxic.
17. The Spirit of Poverty – Believe that with God there is always more than enough and never a lack.
18. Going Through the Motions – The more you invest yourself, the more you will get back.
19. Complaint – Instead of contributing to the problem, be the solution.
20. The Pursuit of Happiness – God wants something greater and more lasting than happiness. It is called joy.
21. Bitterness – The only person I am hurting by holding on to this is myself.
22. Distraction – Life is filled with distractions that will take our eyes off the prize.
23. Giving up – God never gives up on us.
24. Mediocrity – If you are going to do something, then give it all you got.
25. Destructive Speech – Encourage one another and all the more as you see the day approaching (see Hebrews 10:25).
26. Busyness – It is a badge of honor to be busy. But that does not always translate to abundance.
27. Loneliness – With Jesus I am never alone. He is with me wherever I go.
28. Disunity – If two of you agree on earth about anything, it will be done for them by the Heavenly Father (see Matthew 18:19)
29. The Quick Fix – Rarely does true transformation happen overnight.
30. Worry – God is in control and worrying will not help.
31. Idolizing – Don’t assign anyone a standard they cannot live up to.
32. Resistance to Change – Change is certain. It is not if we will change, but how we will change.
33. Pride – Blessed are the humble.
34. Small View of God – Don’t tell God how big your problem is, tell your problem how big your God is.
35. Envy – I am blessed. My value is not found in my possessions, but in my relationship with my Heavenly Father.
36. Ungratefulness – You have been blessed in a way greater than you realize.
37. Selfish Ambition – God has a mission for me that is bigger than me.
38. Self-Sufficiency – Jesus is my strength. I can do all things through him (see Philippians 4:13)
39. Sorrow – Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5b)
40. My Life – Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life (John 12:25).

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Sending you a hug and love,

Lois