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This weeks Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge is brought to us by our very sweet sister Patti - Patti has chosen the scripture:

Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. ~Ephesians 4:29 NLT

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Patti's challenge is "A Way with Words". Create a card or project that will compliment, encourage, or cheer someone in need of uplifting.

I have used the gorgeous Victorian Frame cling art stamp from Layers of Color - I love how elegant it can be! 

Feminine was the way to go here - pink and green being the obvious choice!  The frame is coloured with SU Chalks and a Blender Pen.  The Victorian Frame coordinates with Spellbinders Labels 14 - I love the fact that Layers of Color is now a preferred company with Spellbinders - it makes card making a dream!

This gorgeous flower comes from one of the first Blog Candies I won - and it is one of my last ones - arghhh!  LOL!   My DP is some retired SU DP and a favourite of mine, a strip of lace has been added and some pearls attached for a finishing touch.

Words - they are such a powerful force - as the Word of God says they have the power of life and death.  How often so we use them without thinking - I know I have been guilty of that on many occasions and can identify with the words from James as he  talks about bridling the tongue.  It was hard for me, who was always quick with a response, that could often put people in their place, to bridle my tongue and not open my mouth to do irreparable damage - how do I do this???

Every early on in my Christian life I  prayed the prayer

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14



Today my goal is to find the good and to encourage, to being hope when there is despair, peace for a troubled heart, to being comfort for those hurting...to bring life with my words!
 Thank you to this weeks Sponsor

Simon Says Stamp

You can find Patti's devotional at Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge.....Make sure you check out the Design Teams Blogs - there is so much inspiration on many levels !!

*Lisa * Chris * Grace * Patti J * Peggysue * Randi * Miejse * Rebekka *


This card is for the following challenges:Craft the Days Away - Texture
Pixie Dust Challenge - Wedding or Anniversary 
Artful Inkibles - Die Cuts and Punches

You can see more of my projects in my Layers of Color Gallery, while you are there make sure you check out the other Design Team galleries there is so much inspiration waiting to be discovered, we are thrilled that Layers of Color is a Spellbinders Preferred Stamp Company. 

We would love you to come and visit Layers of Color Art Stamps on their FACEBOOK GROUP where you can connect with many more LOC friends - You're invited to join the fun!..and...Layers of Color Art Stamps has a new FLICKR GROUP where you can upload your LOC artwork and be inspired by hundreds of fabulous LOC creations! You are going to LOVE it!!

Making your creative world more colorful with Layers of Color!

Thank you for your comments and all of the encouragement you leave me here, it is appreciated!!!  I love seeing that you have visited - it makes my day!  God bless you!

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