Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Hope in the Lord

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24

Two challenges, two cards, one design! The first is for the Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge #69 to use piercing. . .and there is piercing inside and out.

CARD #2
The second card is for the Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge #99 to use stark contrast illustrating the difference between our ways and the ways of the Lord as set forth in Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
The Little Red Wagon Challenge #91 is to use heat embossing and the main image is embossed with clear embossing powder over VersaFine Onyx to give more depth. 


Inside of Cards. . .


Inside Panel -Card #2

DETAILS
Title: Be Strong in the Lord
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs Scripture Collection #3, Stampin' Up! Bronc Buster
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Soft Suede
Ink: Versa Fine Onyx, Ranger Distress Frayed Burlap, Antique Linen
Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 3 and 17, SU Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, EK Border Punch x2, Zva Creative Gems, Brads, Clear Embossing Powder, Sizzix Flourishes Embossing Folder. Piercing Tool and mats, heat gun
Challenges:
  • Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge #69 Piercing
  • Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge #99 ~ Stark contrast black and white; ivory and white
    • Theme Scripture for Challenge: Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” 

    9 comments:

    1. Jan, these are just beautiful! I really like the way you double punched that gorgeous border and this verse is a good (on time) one!

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    2. Beautiful! I like both, but I think I like the stark contrast of the black and white the best! And that border is SU, right? Great choice, frames it nicely. Thanks for coming alongside Stampin' Sisters in Christ this week! We love seeing your work!

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    3. Beautiful Jan Marie!! Love them inside and out!! Your use of embossing and piercing is perfect!! Very encouraging verse!! Thanks for joining ODBD Shining the Light and Stampin Sisters in Christ!

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    4. Wow, this is awesome Jan Marie!! I love the design. Thank you for joining us at Stampin Sisters In Christ.

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    5. Your cards are STRIKING and original! I love the soft edging.... ;)

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    6. Jan, oh my goodness gracious, you have outdone yourself on these beautiful cards! I love everything about them inside and out! Thanks for taking the time to play alng in this weeks Shining the Light Challenge over at ODBD! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

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    7. So pretty. I like them both, but really like the black and white one. Thanks for joining the SSIC this week!

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    8. Hello Jan Marie - these are fabulous! I have that SU set and am inspired to get it out of the cupboard! I love the embossing folder nd the senitments - your cards are fabulous inside and out! Love them! Thank you for playing along with the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge this week - we appreciate your support! {{{hugs}}}
      Linda SSIC Design Team

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    9. Very kewl!
      Thanks for playing this week!
      Dee - LRW

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    Thanks for your encouraging words! Have a blessed day!