Saturday, December 16, 2023

Blessed

 One of the pastors of our church is retiring at the end of the month.  We are having a little celebration for him tomorrow morning before church.  This is the card I created for him:

I was able to use a piece of patterned paper (well, at least most of it) that I wasn't sure how I was ever going to use.  It is a bullseye (target), and I think it caught my eye because the sketch I chose to use had these arrow elements in it.  It seemed fitting and nice and manly.  So, I die cut it with a stitched rectangle die and matted it on cream card stock before adding it to a chocolate brown card base.  The cream really makes it pop!  I used the same cream for the sentiment panel and matted it with the brown card stock as well.  Die cut two silver arrows and some red hearts and finished it all off with some silver brads.

Supplies:
Stamp: Verve "Jeremiah 17:7" Plain Jane
Dies: Verve stars; Spellbinders "A2 Matting Basics A" rectangle and "You Are Here" arrow; MFT "Blueprints 13" stitched rectangle

Challenges:
Double Trouble Challenge #155--Die-cember (Thing #1: use a die cut)
Cards Galore #188--anything goes
We Love Stamping--winter flowers AND/OR foliage OR anything goes (I chose the anything goes option)













Penny's Challenge #561--anything goes
A Gem of a Challenge--anything goes
Word Art Wednesday #626--anything goes with uplifting sentiment
As You Like It--anything goes
Creative Fingers #268--anything goes
Alphabet Challenge--S is for stars


13 comments:

  1. What a perfect card and bible quote for the Pastor, many thanks for sharing with us at We Love Stamping challenge.

    B x

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  2. This is a lovely card, with the perfect verse. I'm sure it will be appreciated and treasured by the Pastor. Thank you so much for joining us in our challenge at We Love Stamping. Good Luck and I hope you will join us in our next challenge.
    Faith A DT

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  3. Great masculine card with a perfect verse for the purpose. Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble :)

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  4. Wonderful card, great job creating such a masculine feel. Thanks for sharing with us at the Alphabet Challenge and at Double Trouble!

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  5. It definitely has a masculine feel and is perfect for your occasion. Thanks for sharing it with us at we love stamping xx

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  6. A lovely card with the verse as the focal point. Thanks for joining AYLI challenge. Elaine

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  7. What a great masculine card! So perfect for the occasion. Thank you for playing with us at the Alphabet Challenge. I hope you can join us again soon. Happy Holidays!
    Debbie, DT
    Secrets To Stamping
    Join my Creative Creases Challenge for fun folds!

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  8. Beige tones are always so nice for a masculine card and it's always surprising how you can find a pattern paper you thought you would never use and it found it's place. I'm sure your pasture will enjoy this card and verse. Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble.

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  9. Oh wow! This is just awesome! Love the colours and the sentiment. Nice idea with the little details. It's a very nice work - Love it!

    Thanks for playing along with our Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 and good luck!

    Hugs and please come back soon!
    Doris
    Kleido’s BastelStüble
    *Owner* Do-Al(l) Kreatives
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    *DT* Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

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  10. You really did a great job with the layout on this wonderful holiday card. Thanks so very much for joining us this time at the Creative Fingers Challenge.

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  11. Amen hun. I think this is fantastic. Thanks for joining my theme at the Alphabet Challenge. Love Dawn x

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  12. Wow what a blessing for your lovely card. This is a great card Heather and I love the back ground. Totally perfect for what you made it for. Thanks so much for sharing it with us over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 and good luck.
    Hugs
    Kathie SSW2~DT

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  13. Beautifully put together - love the colours you chose.

    Thanks for joining us at the SheepSki Designs Blog Challenge.

    Helen x
    DT

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