THE BLESSINGS OF CREATIVITY...

I thank the LORD JESUS for each day that is given me to create wonderful projects...As always, I give Him all the glory.


Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Inspirational Series: Faith is the Strength Card---Join Us for Another Wonderful Challenge at Word Art Wednesday!

Good morning, everyone!  Just got done with the hustle and bustle of Christmas and I am looking forward on a time to recover from the busy days.  Had some fun with the family yesterday and as always, I am thanking the Lord Jesus for all He is.   He is a faithful God and though there were many uncertainties we encounter daily, He is the One who is constantly faithful, never changes His stand and whose words and promises can be trusted not only in this lifetime but most importantly in the life eternal.  

So talking about trusting God---I want to share to you my featured DT Card for this week's Challenge at Word Art Wednesday.  It is a quote from Helen Keller talking about the importance of faith...The kind that is given to us by the Only God!  We are only capable of trusting Him because of the precious work of the Holy Spirit in every person's life.  He witnesses before us the truth of God's Word and works within the parameters of the finished work of Christ on the Cross.  We can proclaim "Jesus Christ is Lord" because we inclined to the prodding of the Spirit Who witness before us the Lordship of Jesus Christ.  So this blessed season, thank God for the grace to trust in Him regardless of what situations we are in.  But how do we develop faith?  Like any other thing in our lives, we have to practice our faith daily, it does not happen in an instant, it's a lifestyle!  God's Word says:

"Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ." (Romans 10:17)"

Therefore we need to know God's Word and speak forth His promises to any situation we encounter daily knowing that God stands by His Word and by doing so, we develop our faith, trusting God more and more...

So, do you want to join our Challenge?   You can download the free Word Art by visiting the WAW Blog.  Use it in your card/project and link it to our Challenge.  You may enter up to 5 times as long as they are different.  You are not required to use the Word Art to join as long as you link projects with uplifting message, we will be happy to see what you got.  In my Card, I used an image from Saturated Canary called "Spring time" and I colored her with ProMarker/Prismacolor/Sharpie markers.  I used a white card base measuring 5.5 inches-square.  I altered some of the colors of the Word Art to compliment my image.  I added a red ribbon, a mini crochet flower (That I made!), brad, several aqua blue gems, glitter (Stickes-Lime Green) in the center of some flowers and paper pieced  the image with pop-dots for added dimension.  Then, I stitched all over...I am certainly pleased with the result of this Card.  



 FAITH IS THE STRENGTH CARD:


 FAITH IS THE STRENGTH CARD LAYERS:
 

 FAITH IS THE STRENGTH CARD INSIDE:


FAITH IS THE STRENGTH CARD WITH ENVELOP-BOX:

This Card is entered into the following Challenges:


Pile It On---Pile on Embellishments
Simon Says Stamp---Anything Goes 
Paper Shelter---Anything Goes (2/3)
Stamp 'n' Doodle---Anything Goes 
Fab 'n' Funky---Add Ribbon and Or Lace
TTCRD---Anything Goes 
Divas by Design---Anything Goes 
Tuesday Alchemy-Anything Goes 
Tuesday Morning Sketches---Anything Goes 
Make It Monday---Anything Goes 
LadyAnne's---Anything Goes/Use Stamp 
Artistic Inspirations---Anything Goes 
Challenges 4 Everybody---Anything Goes 
Papelitos---Anything Goes 
Totally Gorjuss---Easy Does It 
Aud Sentiments---Use Any Sentiment 
Delightful Challenges---Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey---Anything Goes
ATC's and Cards with Attitude---Anything Goes 
Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude---Anything Goes 
Wags 'n Whiskers---Anything Goes
HIMCR---Anything but Christmas 
   WOOHOO!  I won the Combined Challenge at HIMCR with this Card on 1/7/2013!

I pray that your faith in the Lord Jesus will abound more and more as you meditate on His every Word.  "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." (Hebrews 11:6)

24 comments:

  1. Amen. I agree...Faith IS a daily walk. Your card is adorable and you KNOW how much I love your coloring!!

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  2. JoAnn this is just gorgeous!! I love it and the sentiment is wonderful :)

    Hugs,
    Kathi

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  3. Love your crocheted flower. And the colors you used on the card are so pretty! Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Morning Sketches (again).

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  4. Another stunning creation. Fantastic coloring!
    Be Blessed, Tameko

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  5. Beautiful card. I love crochet flower and the sentiment is soo pretty.

    I saw you at MIM (my projects are 78 and 218).

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hugs, Keti.

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  6. Wonderful creation Jo Ann! And as always your post is so inspiring and thoughtful. I appreciate your wisdom and discernment in accurately laying out the truth of God's Word. Your card is so sweet...always a joy coming here to see your art and your heart!

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  7. Fantastic Card and coloring. I just love that verse. thanks for sharing with TTCRD this week.

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  8. This is such a gorgeous card. I love the image and it has been coloured beautifully. Thank you for sharing this with us at Diva'a by Design.
    Hugs Sharon. x

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  9. Such a stunningly beautiful card you have made, love the image and how you have coloured her. That is a great sentiment you have used also. Thank you for sharing with us at Lady Anne's. I hope we see you again.
    Love ~ Lady Anne xx
    Cards by Lady Anne

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  10. Beautiful card! I love that quote! And your coloring is amazing!!

    Happy New Year!

    Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog!

    Hugs...
    Melissa

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  11. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of the word and such a
    Beautiful card. As you know, without Jesus none of this is possible!

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  12. Adorable card Jo Ann! Your coloring is gorgeous!! Thanks for joining us at Wags 'n Whiskers!
    Tammy x

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  13. So pretty! Your coloring is great! Thanks for playing with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches.

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  14. Fabulous card Jo Ann. LOVE your colouring and crisp, clean design...gorgeous. Thanks so much for joining us at Fab'n'Funky. hugs, Pat K.xx

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  15. lovely card, thanks for joining us at Lady Anne's
    hugs, Valerie
    DT

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  16. Your coloring is wonderful! That's a great quotation, too!!
    Thanks for joining us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

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  17. Wonderful image and quote. Beautifully coloured. Thanks for linking up with MIM this time.
    Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!
    Hugs, Sandy

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  18. Love this one!! Thank you for joining us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches for our special challenge, "Anything Goes"!

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  19. JoAnne
    This card has your mark on it and I don't mean watermark. It is so precise, crisp and BEAUTIFUL. The sewing is just sew/so neat. Your call to walk by faith, and to use the faith that comes by hearing and doing God's Word, is a something we all need to hear.
    Happy New Year!
    May the Lord bless you and keep you.
    May the Lord make his face to shine upon you,
    and be gracious to you.
    May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you,
    and give you peace.
    Carole Robb Bisson

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  20. Nice card...love it!

    Merry Christmas n Happy New Year.
    Thanks for playing with us at Stamp N Doodle.

    Hugs,
    Jill

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  21. Gorgeous card with fab colouring...love the crochet flower as finishing touch...thanks for sharing this with the Divas by Design!
    xxx Margreet

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  22. Adorable image and lovely sentiment.. Thanks for joining us at Challenges 4 Everybody, Good luck! Sandy :)

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  23. Oh my! Your card is beautiful! Thanks for participating in our PILE IT ON challenge!!

    ~DEANNE~

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