ATC card swap for May

Theme Going to the Movies

I had loads of fun with this card.  My daughter age 15 is a huge Harry Potter Fan.  I checked my swap partners sight and found out she is too.  My daughter helped me by picking out the images for this card and printing them to size.  This card is 3 1/2" X 2 1/2" .  It was a challenge, but we sooooo enjoyed the challenge.  Hope you all enjoy the pics.  God bless your day!  Come back tomorrow to view my swap partners card.  You'll love it.

Random Acts of Kindness

I love the idea of Random Acts of Kindness.  But if it is just left with being an idea, then what is the point.  RAK starts with individuals willing to share a smile, gesture, token of gratitude or what you feel God has moved you to share of yourself.  I challenge each of you to share a RAK this week.  I promise it will bring a smile to the receiver and you may be surprised at the smile it will put on your heart.  Take the time to post a RAK that you have received.  God Bless all RAK, help it to bring us all closer together.  SMILE ;) you will be glad you did.

YAY! Steampunk Art Trading Card Swap Cards are in.

ATC (Artist Trading Card) Swap

April Theme Steampunk Art

Steampunk Writer and Steampunk Traveler

Steampunk Traveler was done by Sonya Nelson.  It looks like she had fun with this.  I think she is a warrior herself to have been able to put all those little pieces of metal on this little card.  They are

 3 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches (the size of a baseball card).  Awesome job Sonya.

I did the Steampunk Writer.  This was way out of my box, but most of you that know me can definately tell that I did it.  Making this card was such a challenge, but very rewarding.  My thoughts on this was that you can look through her eye to see what is in her heart and mind.  Her heart is full of love and compassion, but her mind is thinking of the typewriter that could possible make the task of writing a little faster.

In todays world we get so caught up in conveniences.  Take the time to write to a dear friend.  The fact that you have taken the time to write it rather than computerize it really means alot. 

Thanks for stopping by, come by again soon. 

God Bless You All

Your Gorgeous


When in doubt about that, ask our creator,  He is amazing and makes no mistakes.  Are you doing your best with the canvas he gave you?  Feeling in a funk and having trouble getting out of it.  Put on a red and purple hat (over 50), if that is too bold for you try the pink and lavender (under 50).  Be really bold and throw in a feather or two.  Even if you do this at home by yourself, it will make you smile.  God loves that in us.  It is Satan who brings you down, don't allow him to do that to you.  Life is too short to not have fun.  So are you feeling a little daring?

Poem by:  Jenny Joseph

Warning

When I am an old woman I shall wear purple

With a red hat that doesn't go and doesn't suit me

And, I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves

And satin sandals, and say we've no money for butter.

I shall sit down on the pavement when I'm tired

And gobble up samples in shops, and press alarm bells

And run my stick along public railings

And make up for the sobriety of my youth.

 I shall go out in slippers in the rain

And pick the flowers in other people's gardens....

But maybe I ought to practice a little now

So people who know me are not too shocked or surprised

When suddenly I'm old and start to wear purple.

Enjoy, your day and be a little daring.  God bless all of you and thanks for stopping by.  Take time to say, what you are up to today.  I would love to hear from you.

Thank you for stopping by today.  It is snowing here, just a sign that spring is on its way.  Never knew til I moved here, it can actually be too cold to snow.  I love the snow.  Snowflakes are as individual as we are.  God made us all different, hand-crafted by the best.  If you don't feel you have a purpose to be here. please take time to look harder.  He knew you and had plans for you even before you were born.  Don't ever feel alone for he is with you.  If you ever want to see one of his greatest creations just look in the mirror.  He loves you like you are the only one, why because you are, you are unique.  Keep Smilin' and find out what he has in store for you today. 



Take me away!

No, not really.  Just another crazy day.  One child home sick.  But, with four still living at home that is considered very lucky.  Getting away to a long hot bath is my escape, even on a day that isn't crazy.  Quiet time to think, in between the kids knocking on the door, "Mom, but Mom".  Just one of the prices of motherhood. 

I made this card for a dear friend, she never received it.  I am just the mechanic whos car is never working.  I make cards like crazy, but rarely send a card.   So, if you feel left out, don't, I love you all.  I think of everyone on their birthday, I do have them written on my calendar.  You are thought about, I am not ever quite sure what to say in them.  Card maker -- yes.  Hallmark -- no.

So, if you are having a crazy day.  Take a long hot bath, and blame it on me.  Let your daughters come in and fix their hair and they will have your undivided attention.  Those times are priceless.  Amazing how much talking can get done when there aren't distractions.

May God bless your day with undistracted moments with family and friends.  Where ever you may find that quiet time.

Love to all! 

Baby It's Cold Outside! Surprise?

This is one of my favorite cards and yes if you shake it the glitter falls around the snowman.

I mean really?  I myself am not surprised at all, it is 25 degrees and it is March.  I have seen it snow in June, here in Alaska.  But there are some that still seemed surprised.  They would be just as surprised if it were 80 degrees here.  It is beautiful as always.  I can not express enough how much I love living in Alaska.
So glad you decided to come by today.  It has been a busy few days.  I have made many cards, always a plus with me.  Caught up on a little house work.  Not completed at this point, but keep that between us.  The girls seem to have seen a shrew in their room, you could probably hear them where you are.  It is so hard to convince girls that you can't just go right down and kill the poor thing and you can't run out to the store here at 9 pm to get something to catch it either.  But they made it through.
Thanks for coming in for a chat, hope today finds you and your family doing well and finding blessings where you thought there were none to be found.  Have a blessed day.  
One more thing -- Don't let the door hit ya, where the good Lord split ya ;)  Keep Smilin'