In Everything Give Thanks

The Bible tells us "in everything give thanks."  This is not always an easy thing to do.  When life is smooth sailing, it's easy to give thanks, but when the trials and difficulties come along (and they do come along for all of us), having a thankful heart can be a tough challenge.

One thing I have learned is that all things happen for a reason, and we may not know that reason right away.  However, one thing is certain-- God is still on the throne, and He makes no mistakes.  God is reminding our family to be thankful even during a difficult time that we're going through right now.  So, I am thankful.  I am so thankful that I know Him personally, and that He has given me His Word to encourage me during this trial.  

I was reminded yesterday to look at all of the good things God has done for me and be thankful for them!  As for the trial...."this too shall pass."  And by God's grace, I'll be drawn closer to Him, because He took me through it.

Supplies:
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye So Sophie Collection
Brads: MME Miss Caroline Collection

One-Page Mini Album

I had a blast making this little mini-album- made from one 12x12 piece of paper!  There are many tutorials on the internet to show you how to make different versions of these little cuties, but I followed the one on Lowri McNabb's blog.  I pulled out my scraps from my last project and went to work.  

All of my papers are from My Mind's Eye "Miss Caroline" collection.  Stickers, borders, and banners are a mix from MME, Sassafras, K & Company, and Basic Grey.  For the banner on this last page, I hand trimmed a banner from Fancy Pants "Wishful Thinking" Banner paper.

Such a fun, quick project that would make a sweet little gift for a friend or relative!  Give it a try!

So Happy Together!

I finally made time to enter a layout challenge at my LSS!  It was fun driving to The Scrapbook Store today and submitting my layout based on this Page|Maps sketch: 

I recently got some of the new My Mind's Eye "Miss Caroline Dolled Up" collection and used it on this layout.  The distressed barn wood look of this paper is perfect for the picture of my daughter Anna fishing with her Daddy.  

I love the fan-folded rosettes that are so hot right now.  I made three half-rosettes for my layout.  I think they're pretty cute!

Look at this great butterfly (or is it a moth?) from the Crate Paper Random collection!  

I'll find out next Friday who won the layout contest, and I'll let you know if it's me!!  Have a great weekend!

Supplies: 

Patterned Paper, Layered Chipboard & Stickers, Journal Tag:

My Mind’s Eye “Miss Caroline Dolled Up” collection,

Stella and Rose (teal dots, green photo mat);

Chipboard Butterfly: Crate Paper “Random” collection;

Scalloped Border Sticker: Sassafras;

Felt Leaves: Papertrey Ink;

Doilies: Wilton

Other: rhinestone gems from my stash

Valentine Treat Bags

I thought it would be fun to make some little Valentine Treats to share with my Bible Study class tomorrow.  I like to use my scrappy supplies to make cards and gifts to encourage others.  Inside these treat bags are glassine bags filled with chewy cinnamon hearts.

I LOVE all kinds of paper crafts!  Card making, scrapbooking, altered projects! And I love exploring other papercrafting blogs.  I am simply in awe of talented women like Melissa Phillips.  In fact, Melissa is my absolute favorite blogger in the paper crafting world.  My little treat "bags" were inspired by Melissa's Valentine Treat Envelopes.  If you haven't seen her work, you MUST visit her blog!

These bags are just folded pieces of paper.  I used a Martha Stewart heart border punch at the top of each bag.  The papers include Basic Grey Kissing Booth and Bittersweet, Crate Paper Paper Heart Collection, Echo Park Yours Truly, and Little Yellow Bicycle Love Letters.  Embellishments include    K & Company, Making Memories, and The Paper Studio.  I punched holes at the top of each bag and used sheer ribbon to make "handles" for my bags.  

  Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!  Have a wonderful weekend!

Special Friend

Welcome to my second Mojo Monday 224 entry.  Here again is this week's Mojo Monday sketch:

Once again I used My Mind's Eye papers (Quite Contrary and Lost and Found Two).  Seriously, I just love MME!!  I love the weight and texture of their papers and their designs are beautiful and even papers from different lines coordinate beautifully together!  For this second card, I was stumped as to what kind of  round embellishment to use.  Then I thought about making a folded rosette!!  I LOVE how the rosette turned out! 

 While searching through my punches, this square "inchie" punch with pretty edges caught my eye.  It's from Creative Memories, and I think I've only used it once.  I love how the punched square looks on the rosette!

The adorable rose ticket is from Made by Janet, the sentiment is Inkadinkadoo, and the paper border across the middle is from Girl's Paperie.  Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!  :)

Mojo Monday 224

Finally... a new card!  I have been itching to do some papercrafting!!  I decided to MAKE time for doing something I love- making cards, layouts, and other scrappy things!  For inspiration, I used a card sketch from Mojo Monday 224:

Here is my take on this week's sketch:

 I LOVE My Mind's Eye paper and embellishments!  I used the Lost & Found Two "Sunshine" 6x6 Paper Pad for this card.

 Isn't this little bird cage sweet?  That's also from the MME Lost & Found Two collection.

My other supplies include cardstock: (Core'dinations Black Magic Collection), sentiment stamps: (Inkadinkado and Unity Stamp Company), metal clock embellishment: (Bo Bunny), ribbon: (May Arts), Stickles: (Ranger).  Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today!  I'd love for you to leave me a comment!

Becky

Altered Christmas Frame

I realize that Christmas is over, but I wanted to share this altered picture frame I made.  

I started with a $1 frames from Michaels and painted the back and all of the edges with white paint.  I used this beautiful Vinage Holiday paper from Daisy D's to cover the frame.  I love it!  (Unfortunately, I believe that Daisy D's is out of business.)  I tied a pretty piece of ribbon around the bottom of the frame, then hot glued on a few sprigs from a Christmas garland- also from Michaels.  The pretty gem in the center of the bow is a brad from K & Company.  I love these simple frames, and they make great gifts!  Thanks for stopping by today!!