The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. Isaiah 40:7
Chris has challenged us to use stamped flowers on your creation...(dp, embossing or paper flowers do not count as a stamped flower)
You can see the dimension in this photo. I like to use thinner foam tape to give some dimension but not have it too high/
The sheet music is from an old Hymnal and the crochet lace and bow finish the card off - in my opinion! LOL!
This card is for the following challenges:
Stampin for the Weekend - Spring
Craft Us Crazy - Anything that Reminds You of Nature
Cute Card Thursday - Signs of Spring
Delightful Challenges - Welcome Spring
Paper Play - Shabby Chic/ Vintage
Scrapbook Sisters - Spring
Simply Create - The Power of Flowers
Try It On Tuesday - Inspired by a Song - Paper Roses!
Gingerloft - Flowers
Polka Doodles - Flower Power
Die Cut Dreams - Spring Garden Scene
By the Cute and Girly - Springtime
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. Isaiah 40:7
There is not much assurity in this day and age that something will last forever - everything is disposable and only made to last a certain time. the aim of manufacturers is no longer to give us a product that will last a lifetime, but instead to provide a product that will last for a few years and then be replaced with a newer more expensive model.
Sadly, even marriage is not looked at the same - it is no longer a 'til death do us part' commitment but a commitment that people make until it doesn't work for them anymore - is has become disposable and then onto the next one!
God's Word however is not disposable and does not come with an use by date, but it endures forever - it stands the test of time and remains the same - no tarnishing or erosion - no corruption of any kind. God's Word it true and pure and His promises are there for us today, the same as they were there for our ancestors in days gone by. How amazing is this.
I have to wonder if this concept is one that gets harder for people to grasp, with the way society has changed - the understanding of everlasting is not one that is seen or taught - how much more important is it then that we share Gods Word with our children and their children - that they can know and understand that God is a God of His Word !
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This is gorgeous Linda! Beautiful design and colors.
ReplyDeleteWonderful insight on the verse this morning.
Beautiful words, dear friend! Very insightful - thank you!!! Your card is stunning - I love anything with music. Thanks for sharing!!!! Hugs...have a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful insight on the verse Linda. How encouraging to know that God's word is never changing and will endure forever.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful design on your card. So vintage. Love the added lace and the rose.
Have a blessed Sunday!
hugs,
Chris
Oh Linda, this is beautiful! I really love the subtle coloring of the flower and the frame is perfect! Your devotion is perfect - you use words so well!
ReplyDeleteOh Linda... a beautiful card and beautiful words! So true!!! I love reading your thoughts each week!!! Your RAK image is gorgeous and I LOVE that SB die! Can't wait to get mine!!! The lace bow is beautiful!!! A real wow card today Linda! Have a blessed week my friend!!!
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Grace
Hi Linda: I just stopped by to say hello as I saw your name at the Gingerloft Challenge. What a pretty card you created too for the challenge. Miss you guys. I don't have much time anymore with working and taking card of my family, but I am enjoying being back to work. Wishing you and your family many blessings.
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Carol :O}
Oh my o my! Beautiful stamped image! Such a stunning card! Thanks for playing with us at Gingerloft.
ReplyDeleteOh, so vintage chic! Gorgeous flower image and the lace used as a bow is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning! So vintage and shabby chic! :)
ReplyDeleteI wish you a happy and creative week!
Susan
Linda this is a work of art darling so classy
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in the Die cut Dreams challenge this time
Hugs Susie Sugar and the Dream Team xx
Your card is beautiful. thankyou for joining us at TioT's this week.
ReplyDeleteHello sweet friend!! I am so happy to be working with you, I can barely contain myself :D:D! I absolutely love your card and those special little "Linda" touches are amazing!! I love that Doily Nestie you've used!! Have a blessed week! Hugs, Sabrina
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Thanks for joining us at DCD
ReplyDeleteChris x
Beautiful card Linda! And I ADORE your new blog background with those gorgeous birds =) So pretty!
ReplyDelete"Ancient words every true, changing me and changing you." Amen, sister!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful vintage card by Lovely Linda! Bless you, dear girl. Thanks for all you do for SSIC.
Hugs,
Lisa
This is stunning Linda. Love that Rose. :)
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BRILLIANT card! Love EVERYTHING about it!
ReplyDeleteBlessings Bernie
Linda I can almost 'smell' that rose - it is beautiful - and the bow complements it perfectly.
ReplyDeleteLove your meditations too.
Blessings
M
WOW Linda, this is gorgeous. I have to say you right. Ppl do forget marridge is forever. Once you say I do that it is. Ok if I would be abbused I would not tnink to save marridge but run. Me and my partner are not married (yet ) but hopefully we get there to. I've got a gem parner and I would never leave him.
ReplyDeleteAnyway I love all your details on yr card, thanks palying along with TIOT
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Ildiko
wow! stunning creation, love all your details and colors and fabulous lace bow, thanks so much for sharing your wonderful creation with us at Die Cut Dreams
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Gorgeous card! Thanks for joining us in our Nature challenge at Craft Us Crazy
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julie
Wow! Now I see how you get your name because this is VERY lovely Linda!!! Love the coloring of the flower and the different details in the card!!! Beautiful and stunning work!!
ReplyDeleteLinda, gorgeous card my friend! I love the roses. You know I love the use of the old hymns. I like how you punched the bottom and distresed it. Thank you for your thoughts on this weeks scripture. With so much changing and temporal, it is so comforting to know we have a God who is the same yesterday, today and forever. Have a blessed day today!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a gorgeous card! I love the detail.
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Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card:)
Hugs, Heidi:)
LOVE this card Linda!! The lace, coloring and die is just perfect. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and the world certainly seems to be changing in its' view of so many things.... It becomes most vital for we as God's people to train our children in HIS ways. Blessings to you my friend!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous, love everything about it, thanks for sharing with us this time at Gingerloft, Wendy xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful project! Love the colours. Thank you so much for entering it in the DCD and SFTW challenges and good luck!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Rose Image! Thank you for sharing! Thank you for participating in Delightful Challenges this week!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love your shabby chic/vintage card! Thanks for joining in at Paper Play this week!
ReplyDeleteAlicia xx
Great card ! i love those rose images. THanks for playing with us over at POlka Doodles
ReplyDeleteAshley
Wonderful card and love the vintage look.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us GingerLoft Challenges :)
Huggs
Lynn xx
Lovely card and beautiful roses.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in with Polka Doodles flower power challenge and good luck!
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