Time With Jan Marie . . .

 Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting, 

but a woman who fears the Lord is greatly to be praised.
Proverbs 31:30

As I was working on my outward appearance one morning, scraping the last little bit of foundation from the compact, I started to toss the container and then stopped. It was a perfectly good little compact: surely it could be re-purposed. And, looking back to the mirror, the scripture above came to mind. What better use than to convert it to something that seeks to build up and encourage not by outward means, but through the renewing of one’s mind with the precious Word of God?

And that’s the story of how this little “makeup kit” came to be.

Makeup Bag

I modified a backpack template that’s been around a awhile by making it a bit wider and then trimmed the top so it was more rectangular. 

The flap was modified also and made with a scallop circle die as shown in the photo. 

Stamp and color BEFORE folding and trimming. Fold and adhere the main pouch, then measure, fold and adhere the top flap. Use a magnet or Velcro to keep the flap closed.

Compact

Clean the compact thoroughly. Select dies that are the correct size for the compact you're using and check the fit before starting. 

The circle and scallop circle ODBD Recipe Tag dies were used for the decoration topping the compact and the inside scripture  stack.They were augmented with other Spellbinders dies as necessary.

To make the Scripture Stack, accordion-fold your paper of choice being sure that height (from fold to fold) is slightly smaller than the height of your die.  Otherwise you’ll end up with lots of pretty circles rather than an accordion fold stack. (See photo and think paper dolls or snowflakes!)

Tip: If you're using heavy card stock, limit your folds to two or three and make multiple sets that you adhere together. Otherwise the stack may be too thick to cut properly.

Next, test how you want the stack to open and mark the top and bottom panel. Decorate the stack as desired. 

Adhere the bottom panel to the base of the compact using Scoretape. 


Next adhere the decorative topper. 


Finish off the inside of the lid if desired or required (the compact I used did not have a removable label and sanding would have marred the finish.)

Put the compact in the makeup bag, and you have a sweet little package of encouragement for a friend.

Thanks for stopping by and may the Lord bless you!

Jan Marie ~ SDG

ODBD Stamps Used:   BeJoyful, Scripture Collections 4,7,9,10, Not Forgotten, Surging Sea and Scripture Series Three.

ODBD Accessories: ODBD Recipe & Tags Dies, Score Tape,ScorPal and Scor Pal Buddy

Savior from Sin. . .

She will give birth to a son and you are to give him the name Jesus; for he shall save His people from their sins. Matthew 1:21

 

ODBD Shining the Light Challenge #178

This week the Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge Team challenges YOU to a sketch!

 To make the challenge even more rewarding, we will be giving out a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! And, if you use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing one to two creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. All submissions must be added to Mr. Linky by Sunday, Sunday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. EST. Complete details are available on the ODBD blog.
 

Please take a bit of time to visit my fellow challenge team members' blogs, you'll be blessed!  

Chris Olsen * Diana Nguyen 
  Cheryl Scriven * DJ Rants      
and. . Guest Design Team Member  
Robin Clendenning

Project Details

Our Daily Bread Designs Products

• Stamps: Christmas Flourished Verses, Christmas Verses
• Papers:  2013 Christmas Paper Collection
• Dies and Accessories:  ODBD Custom Antique Designer Label Die; Cheery Lynn French Pastry Die.

Blessings! jme ~ SDG

His Hand Will Guide

If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there
Your hand will guide me and Your strength support me. Psalm 139: 9-10

ODBD Shining the Light Challenge #177

This week the Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge Team challenges YOU to be inspired by music or a song.
 

To make the challenge even more rewarding, we will be giving out a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! And, if you use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing one to two creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. All submissions must be added to Mr. Linky by Sunday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. EST. Complete details are available on the ODBD blog.

Please take a bit of time to visit my fellow challenge team members' blogs, you'll be blessed! 

Chris Olsen * Diana Nguyen 
Cheryl Scriven * DJ Rants    
and. . Guest Design Team Member Robin Clendenning
Welcome Robin!!! 

Project Details

Our Daily Bread Designs Products

• Stamps: It is Well; Surging Sea
• Dies and Accessories: Spellbinders, Zva Creative gems, embossing powder, distressing.

Blessings! jme ~ SDG

Think on these things. . .

. . .If anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think on these things. Philippians 4:8

ODBD Shining the Light Challenge #176

This week the Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge Team challenges YOU to a "No Ribbons or Lace" Challenge. You can use paper, twine, floss, hemp, raffia, etc. but no lace or ribbon.  

 To make the challenge even more rewarding, we will be giving out a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! And, if you use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing one to two creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. All submissions must be added to Mr. Linky by Sunday, Sunday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. EST. Complete details are available on the ODBD blog.

Please take a bit of time to visit my fellow challenge team members' blogs, you'll be blessed! 

Chris Olsen * Diana Nguyen   
Cheryl Scriven * DJ Rants
  and. . Guest Design Team Member Linda Carson

Project Details

Our Daily Bread Designs Products

•  Our Daily Bread Designs Stamps: Randi's Song & All Occasion Sentiments; Scripture Collection 9

Blessings! jme ~ SDG

Trust in Him at all Times. . .

Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. 

Psalm 62:8

ODBD Shining the Light Challenge #175

This week the Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge Team challenges YOU to an "It is Fall!" Challenge. Last month we wanted to see fall colors: this month we want to see your fall creations and not just fall colors. . .

 To make the challenge even more rewarding, we will be giving out a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! And, if you use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing one to two creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. All submissions must be added to Mr. Linky by Sunday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. EST. Complete details are available on the ODBD blog.

Please take a bit of time to visit my fellow challenge team members' blogs, you'll be blessed! 

Chris Olsen * Diana Nguyen 
 Cheryl Scriven * DJ Rants    
  and. . Guest Design Team Member Linda Carson

Project Details

The theme of this week's challenge is "Fall" and when I think of fall, I think of the time change that occurs in most parts of the United States, so I made a card that's a little different than a traditional "fall" card. . .perhaps it should be called a "fall back" card!  Funny thing is that we don't "fall back" or "spring forward" in my sunny, little corner of the world. We are always on AZ time! Regardless of where one lives, time seems to pass so quickly. I found this hymn by our nation's sixth President, John Quincy Adams, written in 1839.

Alas! how swift the moments fly!

How flash the years along!

Scarce here, yet gone already by,

The burden of a song.

See childhood, youth, and manhood pass,

And age, with furrowed brow;

Time was—Time shall be—drain the glass—

But where in Time is now?

Time is the measure but of change;

No present hour is found;

The past, the future, fill the range

Of Time’s unceasing round.

Where, then is now? In realms above,

With God’s atoning Lamb,

In regions of eternal love,

Where sits enthroned I AM.

Then pilgrim, let thy joys and tears

On Time no longer lean;

But henceforth all thy hopes and fears

From earth’s affections wean:

To God let votive accents rise;

With truth, with virtue, live;

So all the bliss that Time denies

Eternity shall give.

-THE HOUR-GLASS

Words: John Q. Adams; sixth president of the United States

Written for the 200th anniversary of the First Congregational Church in Quincy, Massachusetts, September 29, 1839.

• Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs Time
• ODBD Products: Scor-Buddy
• Dies and Accessories: Spellbinders, embossing powder, brads.

Blessings! jme ~ SDG

Grieve with those who grieve. . .

Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15

 

ODBD Shining the Light Challenge #174

This week the Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge Team challenges YOU to a make your own background with stamps or embossing (I used both!)
 

 To make the challenge even more rewarding, we will be giving out a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! And, if you use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing one to two creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. All submissions must be added to Mr. Linky by Sunday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. EST. Complete details are available on the ODBD blog.

Please take a bit of time to visit my fellow challenge team members' blogs, you'll be blessed! 

Chris Olsen * Diana Nguyen 
 Cheryl Scriven * DJ Rants     
 and. . Guest Design Team Member Linda Carson

Project Details

Made for a work colleague whose husband passed away this past week. The verse used on the inside of the card is excerpted from the Sermon on the Mount in which Jesus lays out for His disciples the difference between those who are of His kingdom and those who are of the world. This verse is so often used to comfort those who are grieving the loss of a dear one, but in the context of Kingdom living, one of the signs of a repentant heart, is sorrow for sins. Sorrow for the injuries we caused our dear Savior, and that He bore God's wrath for sin that was our just penalty. . .oh, how we mourn! But Jesus also promised that those who are His are blessed and will be comforted. How true that it is! Our beloved Savior applies the healing balm to our souls and bids us to rise from the dust and into the very presence of our God! It is most amazing and most humbling. What a Savior, what a friend!

Our Daily Bread Designs Products

• Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs With Heartfelt Sympathy
• Dies and Accessories: Spellbinders, Embossing Powder, markers, twine.

Blessings! jme ~ SDG

Mercy and love. . .

Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. Psalm 54:4

ODBD Shining the Light Challenge #173

This week the Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge Team challenges YOU to use fall leaves on your card- stamped or die cut…not just on your designer paper.

 To make the challenge even more rewarding, we will be giving out a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! And, if you use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing one to two creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. All submissions must be added to Mr. Linky by Sunday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. EST. Complete details are available on the ODBD blog.
 

Please take a bit of time to visit my fellow challenge team members' blogs, you'll be blessed!  

Chris Olsen * Diana Nguyen  Cheryl Scriven * DJ Rants  
and. . Guest Design Team Member Linda Carson
 

Project Details

Our Daily Bread Designs Products

• Stamps: Randi's Song, Scripture Series 2 
• Dies and Accessories: Raffia

Blessings! jme ~ SDG