For MORE serendipity squares examples do a Google image search - there are so many ideas out there.
'til next time,
Con
From the Mouth of Babes
The Lord's Prayer by 2-year Old
Showing posts with label Blogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blogs. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
Here I Am Lord
Sliding Pop-Up Card
Create a card that moves,
pops and stands all at once
with this sliding pop-up technique
Create a card that moves,
pops and stands all at once
with this sliding pop-up technique
is one of my Favorite Sites
for learning how to make special cards and
other non-cards.
The tutorials for the Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy characters is at Kim Score's blog under the free tutorials section.
This is a great project for using your PUNCHES.
Go to Kim's page to see how to you these pieces to create Raggedy Andy!
'til next time,
Con
I pray that today you will find peace in your heart.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Creating...My Style: Father's Day Card
Isn't this just awesome! I found this from a feed in my email today and I just had to pop it right into the blog! FANTASTIC...it is the type of card I hope to make very, very soon.
PLEASE GO TO THIS SITE AND SEE THIS MASCULINE CARD IDEA! Creating...My Style: Father's Day Card © Judy Hayes: "This is the card I made for my Dad! It actually started as a scrap card .......made from a scrap of black card stock with a hole from c..."
I have been inventorying my SU stamps and plan to move onto the rest. I trying to figure out what I have and what is missing;)
'til next time,
Con
Saturday, March 3, 2012
From My Heart to Yours
You (God) satisfy me more than the richest of foods
Psalm 63:5 (NLT)
HEALTH - this is what I need to aim for right now... and I am asking all of you to think of me because I am weak and I love to eat. I am also an emotional eater and have several foods that I tend to "got to" and I eat late at night. So please, remember me in your prayers. I need to lose weight; many pounds! It will take few years to get them off but I need to accomplish this goal.
I am trying to drink more water which I encourage all of you to do too.
I started at a circuit workout downtown (muscle thereapy fitness if you have a Facebook page). I've gone 2 days in a row...but have not gone 2 days in a row now; the weather switched and it hurt (Fibromyalgia). I am feeling better but a snow storm came in this evening and I couldn't get down there tonight. I need to go tomorrow - this is my goal;) for the weekend and for my emotional/stress I will go to church! My daughter said she is going so I can ride along. I am looking forward to attending.
I started at a circuit workout downtown (muscle thereapy fitness if you have a Facebook page). I've gone 2 days in a row...but have not gone 2 days in a row now; the weather switched and it hurt (Fibromyalgia). I am feeling better but a snow storm came in this evening and I couldn't get down there tonight. I need to go tomorrow - this is my goal;) for the weekend and for my emotional/stress I will go to church! My daughter said she is going so I can ride along. I am looking forward to attending.
My daughter is a high risk pregnancy and she is expecting a boy in August and she has a 3 year old son who I love to watch. When he naps - Uma (me) gets to nap too. I am tired a lot (Lupus, Fibro). So keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I try to move to a healthier me. Thank you....
PS: for happiness I NEED to organize a craft room and get all my things out and get them in one place so I can play again! I use to teach classes and make projects for people; I so enjoyed playing with paper and rubber stamps!
ISN'T THIS FUN! Go to True's Gift's From the Heart to see these projects!
There is a filmstrip of her creations on photobucket - HERE
HERE is a site for Inspirational Pictures - Bible Verses on Landscape, Nature and Wildlife pictures.
I did another "blog hop" from a new source - a page I found on Facebook. There are a lot of people on Facebook who craft and I have included them in my friend section but marked them as craft; not friend or acquaintance (I added craft - it wasn't one of the choices).
I love this monochromatic card by Crafty and Green
I would also like you to check out this monochromatic card by Cheery Lynn Designs.
I believe using this style takes a lot of forethought. When was the last time you did a card without color? Sometimes a monochromatic card (“one color”) or a black & white card is a refreshing change of pace.
SO I CHALLENGE ALL OF YOU - MAKE A MONOCHROMATIC CARD;) and let me see it for I sure do love seeing your art!
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BUT HURRY this has a limited time!
DON'T FORGET
MARCH IS NATIONAL CRAFT MONTH!
Get inspired
Throughout March, opportunities abound... through stores, on-line...make and takes, sales... ENJOY! Learn new techniques or do something you haven't done in awhile. It is so satisfying to see your efforts come to reality. Make your spirit fulfilled! and don't forget our children. Teach them and show them for they need to learn crafts. Let them use their imagination, their hands... ART is so important for all our development! This WEBSITE has a great explanation of why art is so important for our youth...but I believe it can be applied to our own lives too.
'til next time,
Con
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 (NAS)
gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 (NAS)
Monday, January 9, 2012
Music & Mini Waterfall Photo Album
Mini Waterfall Photo Album
My Playlists
I haven't worked on these Playlists for a long time. I hope you enjoy them. You can see where my tastes follow and don't see a song I would like send me a note. I like Christian, 70, 80, 90s music, Billy-rock, Music soundtracks... Some of these could still be added to;)
http://pl.st/p/15750935307
mostly Christian
http://pl.st/p/15821367563
mostly softer, movie soundtrack, older tunes
http://pl.st/p/15942104587
70, 80, 90s
http://pl.st/p/16264474891
70, 80, 90s
http://pl.st/p/16264944395
70, 80, 90s
My Playlists
I haven't worked on these Playlists for a long time. I hope you enjoy them. You can see where my tastes follow and don't see a song I would like send me a note. I like Christian, 70, 80, 90s music, Billy-rock, Music soundtracks... Some of these could still be added to;)
http://pl.st/p/15750935307
mostly Christian
http://pl.st/p/15821367563
mostly softer, movie soundtrack, older tunes
http://pl.st/p/15942104587
70, 80, 90s
http://pl.st/p/16264474891
70, 80, 90s
http://pl.st/p/16264944395
70, 80, 90s
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
a new me.
A new year.
A chance to try again. A chance to get it right.
I don't know what it is about the turning of that calendar page
A chance to try again. A chance to get it right.
I don't know what it is about the turning of that calendar page
but it always makes me stop and reflect about the past year.
And every year, I feel the same way.
I think, "I'm glad that year is over, I hope this one will be better."
Better? Better how?
Better? Better how?
- Gina K.
Ribbon Pull Card
PLEASE VISIT MY OTHER BLOG SITE: Crafty Caring Friends.
I put different posts on both blogs depended upon my mood. I originally started with Crafty Caring Friends and made Crafty Caring Friends 2 by mistake:) Sounds just like me!
Isn't this a great idea for a card! I hope you liked the tutorial I found...
RIBBON PULL CARD
I hope all who see this will feel like making one
and if you do please share it with us by posting a link to your card!
| PUNCHES: | |
I recently purchased some punches on her SU site. Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest, dimension, and color to your cards, tags, and scrapbook pages. You can adhere punched shapes directly onto your projects or layer a sheet of card stock that has been punched over a coordinating card stock for a reverse effect. I look for great product on my friend's Stampin' Up site. I enjoy looking at the Clearance and Sale Items. If you don't already have a Stampin' Up representative you can check out Jeannie's page HERE. | |
My friend, Jeannie Kinney, also has her own blog and business: Creative Connections.
She can also be found on FACEBOOK.
I thought you might enjoy Jeannie's Playlist too...
a great place to visit and shop
I recently toured the historic 1876 Historical Banwarth House located at 408 E Sycamore St; Elizabeth, IL 61028. I enjoyed the tour and became a member. I have already made one hat. I sewed it by hand so don't look too close. It was my first big sewing project since high school. It was very fun.
"Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Remember, O LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O LORD." -Psalm 25:4-7
'til next time,
Con
Really Reasonable Ribbon's 2-yr Anniversary GIVEAWAY
Shrinky Dinks DIY - The Awesome Web Show
Right away - and BAM I have great news of another giveaway!
2-yr Anniversary Blog!
The
Blogoversary Giveaway will be opened until 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday,
1/25. The winner will be announced on REALLY REASONABLE RIBBON'S RAMBLING'S on Thursday, 1/26. The winner will be selected randomly from the list of entries. Be sure to check back on 1/26 to see if you are the lucky winner. Good Luck to all including me!
Really Reasonable Ribbon's website can be found HERE. Happy Browsing!
Here is a nice reading magazine chocked full of information for the area I live in: Northwest Quarterly. HERE is an ARCHIVE of past issues.
"God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So
we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?"" -Hebrews 13:5-6
'til next time,
Con
Sunday, January 1, 2012
THE PRAYER INSTRUMENTAL
24 Hour Prayer Guide
Scriptures for personal devotion and quiet time:
Ephesians 6:10-20 James 5:12-20
Mark 9:14-29 Acts 4:23-31
Mark 9:14-29 Acts 4:23-31
Matthew 6:5-13 Romans 8:26-27
Psalm 91 Psalm 139:1-14
Psalm 91 Psalm 139:1-14
Jeremiah 33:2-3 Romans 12:1-2
Matthew 16:13-19 Psalm 121
Matthew 16:13-19 Psalm 121
Ephesians 1:17-21 Jeremiah 29:11-13
Zephaniah 3:17 Matthew 6:33-34
Zephaniah 3:17 Matthew 6:33-34
Please spend time praying for the following:
1. That our Father may grant us personal holiness and character.
- Psalm 139:23-24
2. That our Father would help us understand His Word.
- Proverbs 2:1-5
3. That our Father would help us know the power of His Word.
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17
4. That our Father would come against evil in this world and destroy Satan’s
stronghold in our lives and in the lives of people that we love.
- Ephesians 6:10-20
5. That our Father would allow us to witness the answers to our prayers.
- John 14:12-14
6. That our Father would send His favor upon your lives and the lives of peoplethat we love.
John 15:1-8
7. That our Father would send His favor upon His Church.
- Acts 2:40-47
I enjoy looking through the gallery of Splitcoaststampers. Today I found the perfect card and blogger to share with you. Both of these cards were Created by Miss Patter Cross (for Our Daily Bread Designs). Please take time to read her enlightening blog articles and look at her beautiful cards. She is a very gifted artist and writer.
'til next time,
Con
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Happy New Year to all my friends - May God Bless You Richly!
Hello everyone!
The countdown begins to 2012...
The countdown begins to 2012...
"Prayers and blessings to start off the New Year. Thoughts and words to remember what is important in our walk with God, in our life and relationships."
The following "YouTube" dance done by "Carlton" always makes me smile so I pray that you too will find it uplifting. We can all do this on our last day of 2011 or the first day of 2012. Wouldn't that be fun! Just click on the YouTube and it will take you to the original site;)
from the Fresh Prince of Bela-ire (TV show)
I haven't been writing (naughty of me) but we have been on holiday for the last month. We got home just before Christmas and found out that (unfortunately) a small little visitor had invaded our home. Don't fear he no longer "lives" here;) But I did have a lot to clean up...and then we had Christmas dinner at our house.
On vacation I was looking at the small little shells on the beach when I stumbled upon a rubber-stamp! I believe this is a good sign...that I need to start utilizing what I have in storage and put it all into good use! and for a good purpose!!
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| I found a "foam" rubber-stamp on South Padre Island, TX. It was a sure sign from God;) |
My dream this year is to organize or at least get started and get enough done that someone would notice! I dream of getting my paper-crafting organized too. Its everywhere! My husband threw some of it in the attic (I wasn't happy about this); he doesn't understand that it needs to be stored near acid free products and then there is the issue of hot/cold temperatures. Ugh.. It's going to be "One Step at a Time!"
My grandson turned three this December and what a joy he is. I enjoyed seeing our beautiful country but was extremely happy to get home to see my family! We traveled about 5000 miles - I wish I had some time to go up North to see my parents and my brother and sister's family before it snows.
I did loose some weight prior to vacation...45 lbs!!! but when you travel by car and stay at hotels one tends to eat too much or the wrong things. I've gained back 20 lbs already (including Christmas foods). I need to get back on the "diet" challenge again. I'll need your thoughts and prayers because I have a hard time loosing weight. I tend to be an emotional eater. Thank you all for your prayers!
A Poem For The Dream Doer
It is the day after Christmas and all round the world
People’s plans for the next year are getting a little absurd.
I’m going lose weight, improve my financial position
Have better relationships or just make better decisions
People’s plans for the next year are getting a little absurd.
I’m going lose weight, improve my financial position
Have better relationships or just make better decisions
And while those all sound great and desire to be better is noble
Such statements typically ring empty; New Year’s resolutions a foible
Point A to Point B is not achieved by our desire or dreams
But by the plan and the action and diligent follow thru it seems
Such statements typically ring empty; New Year’s resolutions a foible
Point A to Point B is not achieved by our desire or dreams
But by the plan and the action and diligent follow thru it seems
I’m not saying do not dream. Dream big and aim high
but you must do quite a bit more or those dreams will shrivel and die
But some feet on your goals; take the time to plan and prep
Write down those dreams and some intermediate steps
but you must do quite a bit more or those dreams will shrivel and die
But some feet on your goals; take the time to plan and prep
Write down those dreams and some intermediate steps
Surround yourself with the “dreamers who do”
Perhaps a mentor who has done it and believes you can too
Someone who pushes you forward, they might be a bit of a pain
because they won’t stand for excuses or let your lose sight of your plan
Perhaps a mentor who has done it and believes you can too
Someone who pushes you forward, they might be a bit of a pain
because they won’t stand for excuses or let your lose sight of your plan
Silence the critic, the skeptic, and those who foster despair
Those content to believe that opportunity is not there
And remember the wise words, paraphrased so they fit
Those who believe it can’t be done, stay out of the way of us doing it!
Those content to believe that opportunity is not there
And remember the wise words, paraphrased so they fit
Those who believe it can’t be done, stay out of the way of us doing it!
- Matthew Moran, December 26, 2011
HAS ANYONE DONE ANY CRAFT PROJECTS LATELY?
I would love to see them!
I like the simplicity of this card. It is very clean and elegant. I like how the letters are popped up so you can see shadows. Isn't that bow cute! Please visit Lisa's blog by clicking on the above name or on the card. Lisa has great samples and ideas... many templates and tutorials too! Please give Lisa a big HI and let her know that she is doing a great job...
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| Lisa, "Here’s to a clean and simple New Year!" |
Prayers and blessings are just one way to bring in the New Year with gratitude and love.
'til next time,
Con
I Am the New Year
I am the new year.
I am an unspoiled page in your book of time.
I am your next chance at the art of living.
I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months.
All that you sought and didn’t find is hidden in me, waiting for you to search it but with more determination.
All the good that you tried for and didn’t achieve is mine to grant when you have fewer conflicting desires.
All that you dreamed but didn’t dare to do, all that you hoped but did not will, all the faith that you claimed but did not have—these slumber lightly, waiting to be awakened by the touch of a strong purpose.
I am your opportunity to renew your allegiance to Him who said, "Behold, I make all things new."
(Bible Illustrator)
Monday, March 28, 2011
March is National Craft Month
March went by way to fast for me. So much was going on that I didn't get to do my March National Craft Month! Maybe I'll have to pick a different month to celebrate "crafts."
There were so many websites/blogs that participated in the National Craft Month - I just couldn't get to them all nor did I have the time to locate them all! Ergo if you know of a great site just comment below so I can "hop" over and discover what they did to celebrate! I would surely appreciate your discoveries.
Spellbinders™ just finished a awesome blog hop and HERE (Facebook page) is where you can see some the list of participating blogs that "hopped" - when you "click" on the artists name you will be taken to their site where their project(s) are featured.
I wish I had read my email in time so I would have seen the blog hop sooner. I only got to enter 2 days and NO I didn't win any Spellbinders™ dies... I'll just have to keep on trying! I like blog hopping except it takes so much time going from one blog to the next. But the benefits out way the time... I get to see so much talent out there; so many blogs and so many artists. Don't forget to see what else that particular blog has done. I usually go through their past posts or see if they have a gallery or tutorials. Then I visit some of their "favorite" blogs... and before I know it it's 2:00 am!!! LOL.
One of the blogs I like to visit is Our Daily Bread.... Becca Feeken is one of their designers.
In honor of
"March is National Craft Month"
Spellbinders™ had a "Bunny Hop!"
Becca was featured on the second day of the Spellbinders™ Bunny Hop! Becca Feeken's project is shown below - the one in pink.
Becca always does amazing work. She does the best ribbon tying... I wish I had that talent!
If you ever get a chane watch her how-to videos they are very well done and I highly recommend them.
Becca used : S4-209 Tulip Pendant, LF-168 Grand Large Labels, LF-114 Grand Circles, S4-161 Labels One, S4-322 Grommet Tags, to make these projects...
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| Becca utilized torn cloth for the bows... great way to go "green" |
HERE is another beautiful card by Becca (look at the bow tutorial)...
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| Score Tape Ribbon |
I also need to tell you about
Cool2Craft LIVE interactive TV show
Tune in LIVE on Mondays to watch their complete shows.
Also, become a Cool2Craft Facebook Fan - they're looking for all you cool crafters out there - http://www.facebook.com/Cool2Craft.
THE PRAYER
with Lyrics Celine Dion & Andrea Bocelli
LYRICS
I saw this video on YouTube and thought how beautiful the graphics, lyrics and duet were...
Please Enjoy...
There is a small "advertisement box" in the video...just "x" out of it ;) YouTube is free yet so this is how they can make money. Anoying but better than paying for YouTube!
LYRICS
I pray you'll be our eyes, and watch us where we go.
And help us to be wise in times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer, when we lose our way
Lead us to the place, guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe
La luce che tu hai
I pray we'll find your light
nel cuore resterà
and hold it in our hearts.
a ricordarci che
When stars go out each night,
eterna stella sei
The light you have
I pray we'll find your light
will be in the heart
and hold it in our hearts.
to remember us that
When stars go out each night,
you are eternal star
Nella mia preghiera
Let this be our prayer
quanta fede c'è
when shadows fill our day
How much faith there's
Let this be our prayer
in my prayer
when shadows fill our day
Lead us to a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Sognamo un mondo senza più violenza
un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
Simbolo di pace, di fraternità
We dream a world without violence
a world of justice and faith.
Everyone gives the hand to his neighbours
Symbol of peace, of fraternity
La forza che ci dà
We ask that life be kind
è il desiderio che
and watch us from above
ognuno trovi amor
We hope each soul will find
intorno e dentro sé
another soul to love
The force his gives us
We ask that life be kind
is wish that
and watch us from above
everyone finds love
We hope each soul will find
around and inside
another soul to love
Let this be our prayer
Let this be our prayer, just like every child
Need to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Need to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
È la fede che
hai acceso in noi,
sento che ci salverà
It's the faith
you light in us
I feel it will save us
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| Always Keep Your Candle Burning Bright! |
'til next time,
Con
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