Today I am honoured to be the Guest Designer over the Stampin' Sisters in Christ, representing Layers of Color, who are sponsoring this weeks challenge. What an honour, you know I love the faith based challenges, they are so inspiring and what could be better than being inspired by the Word of God AND stamping - Heaven on earth! LOL!
The scripture this week is one we hear often and can probably quote by heart - this is something I am challenged by often and that is not just to know it BY heart but IN my heart, that is is not just a fact in my heart but a truth in my heart - something that is a reality in my life.
Joshua 24:15 As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
I made this card but after a comment Kristine made I will probably use it as a Wall Hanging. I typed the scripture in my favourite font, Telegraph, on the computer and printed it onto white CS then cut it out in the shape of a cross, distressing the edges and sponging - I love how this turned out, so rustic. I popped it up on 3D foam dots and layered it onto the embossed black CS. I have used lots of layering, distressing and sponging with this card.
I used the Layers of Color art stamp set Merci Bouquet, which is this weeks prize by the way, these have been coloured with chalks and had Kindy Glitz added lightly to the centres. I then cut the images out and attached them to the two opposite corners. On the the other corners I have used the wood paper that I was sent in a RAK from one of my Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge Sisters Sue MacMahon from McMahon Five Designs- you can read all about it here.
As you will have seen I have also added these gorgeous wings from the Layers of Color art stamp set Regal Wings - I am showing you this close up so you can see how they have been coloured with Chalks and what a difference that little but of Kindy Glitz has added.
The final touch is the hardware that is added with the scripture address and the cross attached with gold thread.
I am linking this to the Creative Inspirations Challenge - distressing
Thank you for looking and for the encouraging comments you leave me, I love knowing you have visited. You can click here and see all of the cards the Stampin' Sisters in Christ DT have created and even play along yourself, I would love to see what you create. Layers of Color also has many cards in the Gallery to inspire you with these stunning sets! God bless you all!
Linda-this is divine. I love the glittery angel wings behind the cross and the hardware on your card. What a glorious creation.
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Carol :o}
Oh my giddy aunt..(hehe) this is spectacular.. One of the most creative creations I have ever seen. What an amazing idea to put the words right on the cross..You did a spectacular job Linda..I just love this..Congrats on your Guest Designer over at SSCC.. Any DT you are on you excel..hugs.
ReplyDeleteLinda, you are one of the most creative people out there!! GIrl, this is GORGEOUS and I am not in the least bit surprised that they wanted you to guest design. Way to go and big congratulations. Many hugs and blessings to you my friend, Sabrina
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Linda. :) You are really going after the altered projects in a big way! This WOULD make an excellent wall hanging, as Kristine said. :) Hugs! Michelle
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being the Guest DT! That's pretty cool!
ReplyDeleteLinda, this is absolutely gorgeous hun! I've not seen anything like it...your creations are always so beautiful and unique! Great embellies : )
WOOT! WOOT!! That is so awesome Linda!! You do such fabby work and you deserve this!! :) Your creation is sooo amazing hun!! I love your pretty details!! Congrats to you!! HUGS
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow stunning such a glorious creation to be treasured for sure.
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Lorraine x
Blessed are your hands.
ReplyDeleteStunning - letting God work through you like this really gives God the glory. Your work leaves me breathless. Congrats on being asked to be Guest Designer.
ReplyDeleteI read your article, and you really have been on a whirlwind trip with your art!!
Blessings
M
Linda, your artwork is simply beautiful. I love so many aspects of it and I am so blessed that you stopped by my blog and leaft such a wonderful comment. Hope to get to know you more.
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Erika Taylor
Linda this is just beautiful and inspiring....I love it!
ReplyDeleteLinda this is gorgeous!!! I love this one!!! I love your cross and how you put the words on it!!! Love the LOC set you used too... soooo beautiful! Congrats on your new GD position... you are so deserving of that honor! You are a blessing to all of us and you represent Christ to everyone you speak to!!! God bless! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhere do you find the energy. I am lucky to make one card a week...LOL you are one amazing lady.
ReplyDeletePriscilla
oh linda hun this is truly beautiful love the glitter and well just wow hun so stunning hugs cheryl xxx
ReplyDeletehi linda
ReplyDeletei love your work,your colouring and layouts are fabulous,so inspirational,congratulations on yout gd at sscc,thank you for becoming a follower on my blog ,
i have enjoyed visiting you and will be back,
good luck in my candy draw
god bless
lalkygirl
happy crafting
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I love your charm and tag! I didn't see that on SSCC blog. Be sure to read my comment over there, as well. I need to add that you are also one of my very favorite people, so inspiring and encouraging. -Lori
ReplyDeleteSo fabulous, Linda! Your cards are always amazing! Love those angel wings and how you did the flowers and wood corners, xox ~Jeni
ReplyDeleteWoohoo Linda at being GD!!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning and beautiful quote!
Thanks for joining in this week over at creative inspirations.
Hugs
Tracy
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OK now I thought I'd seen everything gorgeous from you already Linda....now you have produced such a jaw dropping creation with this one! The details, colors, hardware, everything is just over the top gorgeous! Well done and congrats on the GD spot! So well deserved!
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Charlotte
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