Season of Thanksgiving

November is such a special month to me. First of all, it is the month that David and I were married. We celebrated 31 years of marriage on November 25 and I am so blessed to have such a loving and dedicated husband. I pray the LORD will give us at least another 30 years together!

Thanksgiving is in November also and this holiday always makes me pause and count the many blessings the LORD has given me. Throughout the year, I sometimes get my eyes off the blessings and focus on the trials, but when I think about where I was when the LORD saved me, my heart rejoices and overflows with love for my Saviour!

Then December arrives and I turn my focus to the LORD JESUS CHRIST who left heaven to come to this earth as a tiny baby, knowing that his ultimate destination was the cruel death on the cross of Calvary. Whew! I think I will stand up and shout and run around in circles for a little bit! HE willingly gave his life so all of humanity could go to Heaven. All we must do is accept HIS free gift of salvation. This Christmas, if you don't know for sure that you will go to Heaven when you die, confess your sin to the LORD and ask HIM to come into your heart and save you from Hell. 1 John 1:9 says "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." And in Romans chapter 10 and verse 9, Paul tells us "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." And if that doesn't convince you, he emphasizes this truth again in verse 13, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved."

Take time this Christmas to examine your heart and if you haven't asked the LORD to take up residence in your heart, do it now!

Well, another week has gone by and I have only one post! I am sure I will have more things to show you by the week-end. I have lots of projects in progress and it is the time to finish them up and send them out!

Today's post if the Color Dare #45. This week we were to use Dusty Durango, Very Vanilla and Kraft. This was an easy combo to work with and my creative mind immediately went to my Priceless stamp set. I had to dust it off a bit, but I think you will agree that it is the perfect image for these colors. Hope you enjoy all the entries for this week's challenge and try to play along next time!

http://colordare.blogspot.com/

Thank Goodness for Wednesdays!

Well, I had good intentions to post something everyday this week, but as you can see, it didn't happen! I guess that getting ready for the holidays has really taken more time that I expected. Really, I am not as young as I used to be and it takes me soooo long to clean my house. But, everything is squeaky clean now and the house is full of good things to eat and I can relax and enjoy my family.

These are my cards for the Color Dare this week. We were to use Soft Suede, Real Red and So Saffron. I thought this was a very masculine combination and decided to make some birthday cards for the guys in my life. Head over to www.colordare.blogspot.com to see all the other entries by the design team.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy every minute with family and friends!

Could it be Wednesday Again!

Lordy, Lordy! I have got to do better than once a week posting to my blog! With the East Coast Ladies Retreat over, I should have more time to devote to my stamping passion. I love giving handmade gifts, so I had better get busy!

This is my entry for the Color Dare #43. We were to use Chocolate Chip, Rose Red and Green Galore. For some reason, I wanted to do a simple Christmas card with this combination. It is hard to see in the photo, but there are sparkles on the snowflakes and on the reindeer's nose (or course!)

Take time to check out all the other great entries for this week's challenge www.colordare.blogspot.com

Happy stamping to all and check back often. I promise to post on a more regular basis!

Wednesday Again?

I can't believe a whole week has gone by without posting to my blog! Life is very busy right now, but after this weekend, I hope to have lots more time to stamp and play with my cool toys!

Today's Color Dare was to use Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue and Really Rust. I chose the God's Beauty set for today's card. I saw this layout on SCS last week and thought it was so nice that I had to try it. I think these colors have a fall look, but very light as well.

Join in the fun and play along with us. Got to www.colordare.blogspot.com to see the other design team entries.

Time for Another Color Dare

It is Wednesday and that means another Color Dare! We are on #41 and what a beautiful combo we have this week! We are using Very Vanilla, Bermuda Bay and Soft Suede. I reached for my new Herb Expressions set and Thoroughly Modern DP. They are perfect for this combo! Hope you like what I came up with. Head over to the Color Dare blog to play along:

www.colordare.blogspot.com

I look forward to seeing your entries!

Can't Get Enough of These Cuties

I just can't make enough of these gift card holders!

It is a beautiful day in NC today. The sun has been hiding for so long that my spirits were sinking :( But today....bright and shiny! I actually took the day off to get some things done here at the house. My life is currently consumed with the East Coast Ladies Retreat that is coming up very soon. We have just 10 more days before we host 1,000 women from area churches. It is going to be a wonderful retreat. My biggest challenge is pacing myself so I don't get run down and crabby. That would not be very Christ-like now would it! I hope some sunshine and exercise in the yard and a distraction from the details of the retreat will give me some much needed energy!

Have a blessed day!!

Love These Gift Card Holders!

When I find something I like, I go crazy! Everyone gives gift cards during the holidays, so when I found this super easy, super cute gift card holder, I couldn't resist. Here are the ones I have made so far. There will be more to come!