tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59420952473600261152024-03-19T07:28:50.534-04:00Shoregirl's CreationsEsther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.comBlogger3235125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-7204536286039243682024-03-19T07:00:00.045-04:002024-03-19T07:00:00.238-04:00One Cup at a Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkSdgkGLydRGmrhj1B2cFhYPDwIhl0frKEGMdxBCMFSr_zC0E_zQnr3GR7J_itT7-afZbjT1BFis_Iom60EBrxnIiZGuVNHMQ-9yvHVZ7uuz9c791xjms-OK-pGPjKQCxFqLydrZqE4OaWrMnd8jOneOjxaqdB4h8fw0AVNluBolvD1NtzCA9ntZTsMQ/s2267/DSC_9603.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2267" data-original-width="2267" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkSdgkGLydRGmrhj1B2cFhYPDwIhl0frKEGMdxBCMFSr_zC0E_zQnr3GR7J_itT7-afZbjT1BFis_Iom60EBrxnIiZGuVNHMQ-9yvHVZ7uuz9c791xjms-OK-pGPjKQCxFqLydrZqE4OaWrMnd8jOneOjxaqdB4h8fw0AVNluBolvD1NtzCA9ntZTsMQ/w640-h640/DSC_9603.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> The<a href="http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/24018" target="_blank"> Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop </a>is in full swing and <span> <a href="https://notimetostamp.splitcoaststampers.com/2024/03/15/2024-spring-summer-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/" target="_blank">Stamp Simply</a> is one of the sponsors again this year. Be sure to check out their post for a chance to win a great prize!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">For my card today I ink smooshed vintage photo distress ink onto a piece of watercolor paper and embossed it with the doily 3D embossing folder before adding some pink and turquoise splatters. The cups were cut from watercolor cardstock and colored with Arteza Real Brush pens. I inked some of the edges with vintage photo distress ink and added white acrylic paint splatters. The bunny and carrot were also cut from watercolor card stock and colored with Arteza Real Brush pens. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span> Supplies from<a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?" target="_blank"> Stamp Simply</a>: <br /></span></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-coffee-or-tea-.html" target="_blank">Coffee or Tea? Stamps </a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-coffee-or-tea-" target="_blank">Coffee or Tea? Dies </a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-fishtail-sentiment-banners.html" style="background-color: white; color: #38761d; font-family: Merriweather; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Fishtail Banner Dies</a><span></span> </span></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-3d-texture-fades-a6-embossing-folder-doily" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Doily 3D Embossing Folder (Sizzix - Tim Holtz)</span></a></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-carrot-bunny.html" target="_blank">Carrot Bunny Dies (Sizzix - Tim Holtz)</a> <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/versafine-clair-full-size-ink-pad-nocturne" target="_blank">Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink</a> </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Other Supplies:</span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Arteza Real Brush Pens</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">These colors of Distress Ink (Ranger):</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Vintage Photo, Picked Rasberry, Peacock Feathers </span><br /></li></ul></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcgE2F8LMLAzQinHMPoKFjr_9xmqkIRknZMZ42nk5v8IWBtYds24SMNKmWFN-gd0kwN7vHjLSkk3-Y_GZdcbb-SAro6XCe5D5nSbDWuPxc5Ecz-I2oylboGmBtzmmhIoKsaGmgAbDqWZPBR4r1zLp9p2UnyCB0OCORQBPBKd4HS3eTm8HT-n-e9NcUw/s1799/DSC_9606.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1799" data-original-width="1799" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcgE2F8LMLAzQinHMPoKFjr_9xmqkIRknZMZ42nk5v8IWBtYds24SMNKmWFN-gd0kwN7vHjLSkk3-Y_GZdcbb-SAro6XCe5D5nSbDWuPxc5Ecz-I2oylboGmBtzmmhIoKsaGmgAbDqWZPBR4r1zLp9p2UnyCB0OCORQBPBKd4HS3eTm8HT-n-e9NcUw/w640-h640/DSC_9606.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div>This post linked to:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=34768" target="_blank">Simon Says Monday Challenge - Food and/or drink</a></li><li><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/week-772.html" target="_blank">Allsorts Challenge - Feathers and/or Fur</a></li><li><a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/03/a-lawn-fawn-march.html" target="_blank">Die Cut Diva's Challenge - Anything Goes </a></li><li><a href="http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-2024-challenge-63-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge - The Dies have it</a></li><li><a href="https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/spring-season-march-2024-challenge.html" target="_blank">Four Seasons Challenge - Spring</a></li></ul></div>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-11623576894786258202024-03-15T09:01:00.072-04:002024-03-15T09:04:38.163-04:00Hug in a Cup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsliQzEB0dO7r46jV9WPD6oiV3HtDa44slpROJyy4g8AGEqK5RqbzVBH_TwBXV1S7lWVHccSxx6glu7LKOQ7Z7VR-7Uq4p29HYNzpgn3oj80_NXiqZBUEfSUsUlXvWr1t6O1RUUmhKnEqoeFfwy6YeWeFzcoRgJXLiFuylH7LpOW9HjWeary5tX8jdaA/s2103/DSC_9596.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2102" data-original-width="2103" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsliQzEB0dO7r46jV9WPD6oiV3HtDa44slpROJyy4g8AGEqK5RqbzVBH_TwBXV1S7lWVHccSxx6glu7LKOQ7Z7VR-7Uq4p29HYNzpgn3oj80_NXiqZBUEfSUsUlXvWr1t6O1RUUmhKnEqoeFfwy6YeWeFzcoRgJXLiFuylH7LpOW9HjWeary5tX8jdaA/w640-h640/DSC_9596.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span><span><span>Today starts the <a href="http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/24018" target="_blank"> Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop </a>and <a href="https://notimetostamp.splitcoaststampers.com/2024/03/15/2024-spring-summer-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/" target="_blank">Stamp Simply</a> is one of the sponsors. Be sure to stop by their blog for a chance to win a great prize! </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span>For my card today: I embossed their spring pansies onto a piece of purple card stock and then inked around the edges with distress ink. I also used the gold embossing powder on my die cut heart and around the edges of the sentiment and card panel. </span></span></span><span><span><span>I stamped the same pansy image on mixed media paper and used my Arteza Real Brush Pens to color it before die cutting with the java dies. </span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnDTlnB7YIz7k-yS-SQps9MQEd1NcfpUl7Qa5xcZ3FHQqY7xDNBhB1zLd3uQBBlXZx_uAH_QMfvXmI65qCWa6pW6HQthTQnBcxCHBh9_rnjiSd5j3QfpApbaGgEjD4K8usixhJyzZgY_DlLsrCGF6Fqd_2CmMfKrNuD68h4xdjZ6a5KYlPbK_KINpFXw/s1080/coffee%20hop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnDTlnB7YIz7k-yS-SQps9MQEd1NcfpUl7Qa5xcZ3FHQqY7xDNBhB1zLd3uQBBlXZx_uAH_QMfvXmI65qCWa6pW6HQthTQnBcxCHBh9_rnjiSd5j3QfpApbaGgEjD4K8usixhJyzZgY_DlLsrCGF6Fqd_2CmMfKrNuD68h4xdjZ6a5KYlPbK_KINpFXw/s320/coffee%20hop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/march-2024-release/?aff=12" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/24018" target="_blank"><b> Check out the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop post here.</b><br /></a></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Supplies and tools from <a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/" target="_blank">Stamp Simply:</a> </span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-a-cup-of-java-coffee-.html" target="_blank">A Cup of Java Dies</a><span> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-coffee-or-tea-.html" target="_blank">Coffee or Tea? Stamps </a> </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-floral-cluster-spring-pansies.html" target="_blank"><span>Floral Cluster Spring Pansies<br /></span></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-farmhouse-pierced-nested-hearts.html" target="_blank"><span>Farmhouse Pierced Nested Hearts</span></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-circles-sm" target="_blank">Circle Dies (Spellbinders)</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/versafine-clair-full-size-ink-pad-nocturne" target="_blank">Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink</a> <br /></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: medium;">
Other Supplies: </span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Arteza Real Brush Pens</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Versamark Watermark Ink</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Gold Embossing Powder</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Gold Wire</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Dusty Concord Distress Ink (Ranger)</span> </li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3GojGnb86OL5JbNVA4gnFMWyo04Ilg0n9vQYWoqmvkSxIBV3b6-JJX7DGdhyUajzX4QSwfC8CFVV7bq75UeSlJJ6WEePUBU3egssWRp4Hs8631zGcsOP_l_Z48vkuY3tHUFagohxLAkZltD865JGDKGuG93naS4evzdZv68QkG4mJdRcEe-gFFDrSQA/s2103/DSC_9599.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2102" data-original-width="2103" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3GojGnb86OL5JbNVA4gnFMWyo04Ilg0n9vQYWoqmvkSxIBV3b6-JJX7DGdhyUajzX4QSwfC8CFVV7bq75UeSlJJ6WEePUBU3egssWRp4Hs8631zGcsOP_l_Z48vkuY3tHUFagohxLAkZltD865JGDKGuG93naS4evzdZv68QkG4mJdRcEe-gFFDrSQA/w640-h640/DSC_9599.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p> This post linked to:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/03/anything-goes-weeks-639-640.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes</a></li><li><a href="http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/cut-it-up-challenge-299-colors-of-spring.html" target="_blank">Cut It Up Challenge - Colors of Spring </a></li><ul><li>Pansies are the 1st flower I plan every spring so purple and yellow remind me of spring</li></ul><li><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/favourite-monochrome-or-colourful-and.html" target="_blank">As You Like Challenge - Colorful or Monochrome</a></li><ul><li>Definitely colorful - I love vibrant colors </li></ul></ul><p></p>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-56381194749045616612024-03-15T09:00:00.055-04:002024-03-15T09:00:00.254-04:00Dearest Friend<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEtbgSTo2aG5tlVT2hZd4Jg2DHYhleaB-dgqR5TjhL-VjT5_XOX-4uyaIIbfHf-cRi31ghZ92a5kesE3YDt1Y9EJVZuHIeRiPhKE7Na5xx-purqQQIPSu6Jj3bgARSqAEh8Owwyoc0Cn9eFdm9jYz2OVgg4iPsv-WpNMIkoj8SzRAdT7a29aq7_-dvuQ/s2103/DSC_9583.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2102" data-original-width="2103" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEtbgSTo2aG5tlVT2hZd4Jg2DHYhleaB-dgqR5TjhL-VjT5_XOX-4uyaIIbfHf-cRi31ghZ92a5kesE3YDt1Y9EJVZuHIeRiPhKE7Na5xx-purqQQIPSu6Jj3bgARSqAEh8Owwyoc0Cn9eFdm9jYz2OVgg4iPsv-WpNMIkoj8SzRAdT7a29aq7_-dvuQ/w640-h640/DSC_9583.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Today starts the <a href="http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/24018" target="_blank">Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop </a>and <a href="https://sweetnsassystamps.blogspot.com/2024/03/spring-summer-2024-coffee-hop.html" target="_blank">Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps </a>is one of their awesome sponsors. Be sure to check out their blog for the chance to win a great prize!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">For my card today: I randomly stamped and embossed the flowers from Dearest Friend onto pink card stock and inked around the edges and added splatters with saltwater taffy distress ink. You'll notice I edged both the card panel and my sentiment in gold embossing to set it off a little more. The flowers accenting my coffee cup were stamped on mixed media paper and colored with Arteza Real Brush Pens. </span><br /></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/march-2024-release/?aff=12" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Click here to shop the entire March Release</span></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnDTlnB7YIz7k-yS-SQps9MQEd1NcfpUl7Qa5xcZ3FHQqY7xDNBhB1zLd3uQBBlXZx_uAH_QMfvXmI65qCWa6pW6HQthTQnBcxCHBh9_rnjiSd5j3QfpApbaGgEjD4K8usixhJyzZgY_DlLsrCGF6Fqd_2CmMfKrNuD68h4xdjZ6a5KYlPbK_KINpFXw/s1080/coffee%20hop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnDTlnB7YIz7k-yS-SQps9MQEd1NcfpUl7Qa5xcZ3FHQqY7xDNBhB1zLd3uQBBlXZx_uAH_QMfvXmI65qCWa6pW6HQthTQnBcxCHBh9_rnjiSd5j3QfpApbaGgEjD4K8usixhJyzZgY_DlLsrCGF6Fqd_2CmMfKrNuD68h4xdjZ6a5KYlPbK_KINpFXw/s320/coffee%20hop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/24018" target="_blank"><b> Check out the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop post here.</b><br /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWgY5VgcCX5T7Tn90Gkl-CY-YJAMaDV7FFRuLtXCHMLhq9WrZO8SNIQDC3kh2RIRbZwHyziJS5BtPwtGDdUFTCAVrFl1iSOKcWuJErZ5_-onXdobbXbYALUHwcOJrPfwT8LNHY_4t4fhpUfKlCw1Hk1_w71R8ijUu-ce-NJEHU6SfUEwFUGNTnNIsEQ/s1300/Dearest%20Friend-side.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="1300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWgY5VgcCX5T7Tn90Gkl-CY-YJAMaDV7FFRuLtXCHMLhq9WrZO8SNIQDC3kh2RIRbZwHyziJS5BtPwtGDdUFTCAVrFl1iSOKcWuJErZ5_-onXdobbXbYALUHwcOJrPfwT8LNHY_4t4fhpUfKlCw1Hk1_w71R8ijUu-ce-NJEHU6SfUEwFUGNTnNIsEQ/w640-h320/Dearest%20Friend-side.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div> <b>~~~This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you~~~</b></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Supplies and Tools:</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">From Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/dearest-friend-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Dearest Friend</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/i-like-big-cups-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span>I Like Big Cups</span></span></span></span></span></a><span> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/versafine-clair-nocturne-ink-pad/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink</span></a></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Arteza Real Brush Pens</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Versamark Watermark Ink</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Gold Embossing Powder</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Gold Wire </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Power Outage Prills (Heartfelt Creations)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Saltwater Taffy Distress Ink (Ranger) </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYm8d0ZYQZTFJY0sl3vumaa_jIwkEuZiTe-ahQbbgNV5fHSR1YmzK-HYjkG1iesfgbYaC3VrGTJeqgS6fYek5et0ANmPOunTvxRDMl010AyMciTd2M9Ad8cki1hiZkSoYDWexs-Erznv2RtLbyhTuR6nC79vR7BpPQ92TN7ZtIeQnrThuaUwuCqY98XA/s2034/DSC_9585.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2033" data-original-width="2034" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYm8d0ZYQZTFJY0sl3vumaa_jIwkEuZiTe-ahQbbgNV5fHSR1YmzK-HYjkG1iesfgbYaC3VrGTJeqgS6fYek5et0ANmPOunTvxRDMl010AyMciTd2M9Ad8cki1hiZkSoYDWexs-Erznv2RtLbyhTuR6nC79vR7BpPQ92TN7ZtIeQnrThuaUwuCqY98XA/w640-h640/DSC_9585.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p> This post linked to:</p><p></p><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/03/221-spring-flowers-weather-etc.html" target="_blank">Make My Monday - Spring, Flowers, Weather etc.</a></li><li><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/03/spring.html" target="_blank">Try it on Tuesday Challenge - Spring</a></li></ul></div>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-3421361061729359952024-03-13T08:00:00.045-04:002024-03-13T08:00:00.245-04:00The Card Concept - Spring Has Sprung<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhr5oq1tfsRxsUp5yfPzL1pKCduLxR1bEJUvFjbOkpMfgINmR9YYU9PXzssNCeegH5ze4wAWI0NVJxC3r_sg0ogz1egqeNzChUS-ebQycQBNMHzpcHNsJc42QN1FCT30UnmAq5Zhyphenhyphen-rk9ZWOuINBHUbGFVkbe7cYDh3zX-T8c0iIPSrNC7YqnhL53XQ/s2110/DSC_9640.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2109" data-original-width="2110" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhr5oq1tfsRxsUp5yfPzL1pKCduLxR1bEJUvFjbOkpMfgINmR9YYU9PXzssNCeegH5ze4wAWI0NVJxC3r_sg0ogz1egqeNzChUS-ebQycQBNMHzpcHNsJc42QN1FCT30UnmAq5Zhyphenhyphen-rk9ZWOuINBHUbGFVkbe7cYDh3zX-T8c0iIPSrNC7YqnhL53XQ/w640-h640/DSC_9640.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: medium;"> <span> It's time for a new challenge over on <a href="https://thecardconcept.blogspot.com/" style="color: #38761d; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span>The Card Concept</span></a><span> blog<b>.</b></span><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-weight: bold;"><span> </span></span><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><span></span></span></span></span></p><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><span>Today's challenge is:<b> Spring Has Sprung</b></span></span><b><span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Everyone is welcome to play along using the colors, the theme, </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>textures, items, or just anything from the pictures as your starting point. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span></span><i>I was inspired by the birds and flowers when I created my mixed media card.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqf4P7Wzlpqi8IPs3sqdCC2nFdlM3HbuTg4rb6P8uxQNFjhJtmkgogezce4WlCd7K9JNQr8v66I637LetqfREvlci6S7wg-iqNyxFbX97wzp0k-6bplJ0ymkMlNY67pIN4Dg_dgKAfwr-YcI6fLYoQFy1oWyiCjfoW_WLnm9maN_BqJr-GcJyNxdCcSw/s1515/TCC205%20March%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1515" data-original-width="1004" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqf4P7Wzlpqi8IPs3sqdCC2nFdlM3HbuTg4rb6P8uxQNFjhJtmkgogezce4WlCd7K9JNQr8v66I637LetqfREvlci6S7wg-iqNyxFbX97wzp0k-6bplJ0ymkMlNY67pIN4Dg_dgKAfwr-YcI6fLYoQFy1oWyiCjfoW_WLnm9maN_BqJr-GcJyNxdCcSw/w265-h400/TCC205%20March%202024.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div> <b>~~~This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you~~~</b></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Supplies and Tools:</span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>From Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps</span></span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/messy-marks-background-stamp/?aff=12" target="_blank">Messy Marks Background</a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/song-birds-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Song Birds</a><span class="text Phil-4-8" id="en-NIV-29451"><br /></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/pray-without-ceasing-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Pray without Ceasing</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/typewriter-text-background-clear-stamp/?aff=12" target="_blank">Typewriter Text Background</a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/delicate-doily-die/?aff=12" target="_blank">Delicate Doily Die</a></span><span> </span><span> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/versafine-clair-nocturne-ink-pad/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink</span></a></span></span></span></span><span><br /></span></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Arteza Real Brush Pens</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Lace </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Prize Ribbon Distress Ink (Ranger)</span></span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiML7spEvkW3koubNcm2zjR9NZLS5AYVDLbZvRSkC8GjOQgquffAGEz6pxW4GA7Bm0cA1FgP3mALA4gKzo6295ZLde9TMnnFBPsMlbG_7RHJnNZlQ0P9KMSkRE3zUqVkCgLYNBd8IF82-GaSFxLF708lQlevHnn8GAWUDqKKNm8mlP4LV41fAgRwhZIXQ/s1934/DSC_9644.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1933" data-original-width="1934" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiML7spEvkW3koubNcm2zjR9NZLS5AYVDLbZvRSkC8GjOQgquffAGEz6pxW4GA7Bm0cA1FgP3mALA4gKzo6295ZLde9TMnnFBPsMlbG_7RHJnNZlQ0P9KMSkRE3zUqVkCgLYNBd8IF82-GaSFxLF708lQlevHnn8GAWUDqKKNm8mlP4LV41fAgRwhZIXQ/w640-h640/DSC_9644.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This post linked to:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/03/spring.html" target="_blank">Try it on Tuesday Challenge - Spring</a></li><li><a href="http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/03/221-spring-flowers-weather-etc.html" target="_blank">Make My Monday Challenge - Spring, flowers, weather etc.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2024/03/march-challenge.html" target="_blank">Stamping Sensations - Spring</a></li><li><a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/03/anything-goes-weeks-639-640.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wedneday - Anything Goes</a></li></ul></div>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-56289847759690894172024-03-12T07:00:00.054-04:002024-03-12T07:00:00.130-04:00Refuge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsORktTv3IrYANCbWgdBy4S2jmvZZadblyG1Uvp8f9v6nqSKpnUVJB_Ie1VZvTqzwTigDLt1E4ld6SEdilarvH_W5iRne5a7iv6qyeGPMnxHUwxG-fawvUGKMsH5UCFHc5jpKowFdOdNxnInLYdCiHqUYdMhv-0ZEp4Ih1IcqmHsnsHPPx7JpOBYu4DQ/s2034/DSC_9576.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2033" data-original-width="2034" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsORktTv3IrYANCbWgdBy4S2jmvZZadblyG1Uvp8f9v6nqSKpnUVJB_Ie1VZvTqzwTigDLt1E4ld6SEdilarvH_W5iRne5a7iv6qyeGPMnxHUwxG-fawvUGKMsH5UCFHc5jpKowFdOdNxnInLYdCiHqUYdMhv-0ZEp4Ih1IcqmHsnsHPPx7JpOBYu4DQ/w640-h640/DSC_9576.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> I'm up on the <a href="https://notimetostamp.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">Stamp Simply</a> blog today with this masculine encouragement card that features lots of texture along with stamps, dies, and an embossing folder in stock at Stamp Simply.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The background is mixed media paper embossed with the 3d lumber embossing folder and then inked with broken china and vintage photo distress oxides. Layered over top is a piece of kraft card stock inked with walnut stain. The top layer is mixed media paper inked with vintage photo distress ink. </span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Supplies from<a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?" target="_blank"> Stamp Simply</a>: <br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?target=search&mode=search&substring=god%20will%20take%20care&including=all" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">God Will Take Care of You Stamps</span></a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?target=search&mode=search&substring=god%20will%20take%20care&including=all" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">God Will Take Care of You Dies</span></a></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-skeleton-leaves.html" target="_blank">Skeleton Leaves (Sizzix - Tim Holtz)</a> </span></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-3d-texture-fades-a6-embossing-folder-lumber.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">3D Lumber Embossing Folder (Sizzix - Tim Holtz)</span></a></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-3d-texture-fades-a6-embossing-folder-lumber.html" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/versafine-clair-full-size-ink-pad-nocturne" target="_blank">Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink</a> <br /></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Other Supplies:</span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Dictionary Page <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Arteza Real Brush Pens</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Antique Bronze Distress Mica Spray (Ranger) <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">These colors of Distress Oxide (Ranger):</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Vintage Photo, Broken China<br /></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">These colors of Distress Ink (Ranger):</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain</span><br /></li></ul></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRCsNvsN9PqId88t4MFQOCVUeFRe_58U7dlpJTcUkkE54pJ_klCdzZeZlwfggC7CUQZaRJQc-t_1w7Awzmlj8EFeGeeMdCdjOg64Ke-yGou52tAUnL_sV1qzwvvwF7AuL68ZszsRIb1wPcKpLUhFlKBp63R6vAYs5mOvf6Y2-2uO2qpE6YzYQh346RmA/s2034/DSC_9578.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2033" data-original-width="2034" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRCsNvsN9PqId88t4MFQOCVUeFRe_58U7dlpJTcUkkE54pJ_klCdzZeZlwfggC7CUQZaRJQc-t_1w7Awzmlj8EFeGeeMdCdjOg64Ke-yGou52tAUnL_sV1qzwvvwF7AuL68ZszsRIb1wPcKpLUhFlKBp63R6vAYs5mOvf6Y2-2uO2qpE6YzYQh346RmA/w640-h640/DSC_9578.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>This post linked to:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-add-a-sentiment-5/" target="_blank">Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Add a Sentiment</a></li><li><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/krafty-chicks-challenge-706-stamps.html" target="_blank">Krafty Chicks Challenge - Stamps</a></li><li><a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-goes-weeks-637-638.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes</a></li></ul></div>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-6720627041223415192024-03-08T06:00:00.042-05:002024-03-08T06:00:00.135-05:00For My Friend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7RTMDX4qlgSQJvXOml0OpgkR8o-E60kBHUdt_XQB7LSmaI_41usDCsqYk8m7mlJ5icJjAWXa9-QRN2gmhSOZQ7bH4wrmbxOop-7adNuuetZ9afBLMv02YagvqRJAiWoxNQTwnog7a1z87PzCJE2ANIA4nGiyOTr_2JmpMj6sLiNPyYY1_9vSal-cqSQ/s2223/DSC_9630.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2222" data-original-width="2223" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7RTMDX4qlgSQJvXOml0OpgkR8o-E60kBHUdt_XQB7LSmaI_41usDCsqYk8m7mlJ5icJjAWXa9-QRN2gmhSOZQ7bH4wrmbxOop-7adNuuetZ9afBLMv02YagvqRJAiWoxNQTwnog7a1z87PzCJE2ANIA4nGiyOTr_2JmpMj6sLiNPyYY1_9vSal-cqSQ/w640-h640/DSC_9630.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps released a silhouette set to coordinate with their Itty-Bitty Blossoms set, and I used them both to create this messy watercolor background for my CAS friendship card. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">To create the watercolor look I stamped my distress ink pad on an acrylic block, spritzed it with water, and picked up the color with the silhouette stamp. Since I was going for a messy look, I didn't bother to try lining the stamps up perfectly. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZYK8gS1LTx3JIiRC8WJBqbFkbrBkMRtAocTkrpdDE8wCNLwyIr25yqK30pbFXVOBAKrIotabhfTLmMDFnp-WJMDjew8CMfW6rHa0HpCBi369PUqkHbvW9DG__Pf09DI1HPCwryhWvxJrdtgcGnYJL-Vy4sv681I-wN7B6U3tLqIKNKbzXdCgIptWPg/s2160/Itty%20Bitty%20Blossoms%20bundle-side.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="2160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZYK8gS1LTx3JIiRC8WJBqbFkbrBkMRtAocTkrpdDE8wCNLwyIr25yqK30pbFXVOBAKrIotabhfTLmMDFnp-WJMDjew8CMfW6rHa0HpCBi369PUqkHbvW9DG__Pf09DI1HPCwryhWvxJrdtgcGnYJL-Vy4sv681I-wN7B6U3tLqIKNKbzXdCgIptWPg/w640-h320/Itty%20Bitty%20Blossoms%20bundle-side.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">
<b>~~~This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you~~~</b> </p><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Supplies and Tools:</span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">From Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/itty-bitty-silhouette-blossoms-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Itty Bitty Silhouette Blossoms</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/itty-bitty-blossoms-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Itty Bitty Blossoms</a></span></li><li><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/everyday-greetings-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Everyday Greetings</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/versafine-clair-nocturne-ink-pad/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink</span></a></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Baker's Twine</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Sequins</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">These colors of Distress Ink (Ranger):</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Prize Ribbon, Rustic Wilderness, Mustard Seed, Black Soot<br /></span></li></ul></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5a7uvCpV9rRvwJIoOGnOfzRs42OSRMtUBOp50Lrb7IP-v-oUZnv2MzdMK0EDxyrzJSC5O3isPSMh5ULreLgBJWQWkK_XRuXm1oR89neWmqGVgQ52SGHcVh6EBAlRZDHe4WsgC7JIsInx1gjPvRl33MHkng7II4e_fH2Iz6pAKjskiHkqRDzEPLI3YbA/s2223/DSC_9633.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2222" data-original-width="2223" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5a7uvCpV9rRvwJIoOGnOfzRs42OSRMtUBOp50Lrb7IP-v-oUZnv2MzdMK0EDxyrzJSC5O3isPSMh5ULreLgBJWQWkK_XRuXm1oR89neWmqGVgQ52SGHcVh6EBAlRZDHe4WsgC7JIsInx1gjPvRl33MHkng7II4e_fH2Iz6pAKjskiHkqRDzEPLI3YbA/w640-h640/DSC_9633.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p> This post linked to:<br /></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/03/spring.html" target="_blank">Try it on Tuesday - Spring</a></li><li><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=34763" target="_blank">Simon Says Monday Challenge - Bright and Cheerful</a></li><li><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-add-a-sentiment-5/" target="_blank">Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Add a Sentiment</a></li><li><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/krafty-chicks-challenge-706-stamps.html" target="_blank">Krafty Chicks Challenge - Stamps</a></li></ul><p></p>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-52091513646581519402024-03-06T06:00:00.013-05:002024-03-06T07:37:57.583-05:00God is our Refuge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxW6UgEa69yoTjnotW3Bkwwh4FUqHOGLT_VoXnMZfMuJM-LH88c_PSwR-EMxQhi0lRIocA0C9dBnJF3yaLKHCzohiBNmgYEitgU31y6Ts0iX0GZ8XMas6pRYh1VPPo178bafn9N7ck2bfxokxfIjZV681QcDRoNVr2OOkCxLwuGLq-nasM9ZnNFOdtg/s2173/DSC_9539.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2173" data-original-width="2173" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxW6UgEa69yoTjnotW3Bkwwh4FUqHOGLT_VoXnMZfMuJM-LH88c_PSwR-EMxQhi0lRIocA0C9dBnJF3yaLKHCzohiBNmgYEitgU31y6Ts0iX0GZ8XMas6pRYh1VPPo178bafn9N7ck2bfxokxfIjZV681QcDRoNVr2OOkCxLwuGLq-nasM9ZnNFOdtg/w640-h640/DSC_9539.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I'm back with another card featuring Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps' March Release. For this one I created a mixed media background by ink smooshing distress ink, stamping the Itty Bitty Blossoms and their silhouettes, and adding some texture with stenciled white gesso. The flowers were stamped on mixed media paper, colored with Arteza Real Brush pens, and splattered with diluted white acrylic paint. </span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/march-2024-release/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Click here to shop the entire March Release</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixFNSVdfwhfwKqgX7MhlhFPp1j55o_moTl0_twKKVuIiDvm1hwqpzS6pE4KfzIjR9MqhoH1dcSJKTtraorUzVWidzKcxxuvqbI4S4KYx9o4jrdWytJB2W9uhaBF_N4hlRRUZjE0BY0lmzSIPuDyFuaucRYjc0cdR-JDPulqyFW60oKzVt14ChvSvW_4A/s6480/Itty%20Bitty%20Blossoms%20bundle-side.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="6480" height="106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixFNSVdfwhfwKqgX7MhlhFPp1j55o_moTl0_twKKVuIiDvm1hwqpzS6pE4KfzIjR9MqhoH1dcSJKTtraorUzVWidzKcxxuvqbI4S4KYx9o4jrdWytJB2W9uhaBF_N4hlRRUZjE0BY0lmzSIPuDyFuaucRYjc0cdR-JDPulqyFW60oKzVt14ChvSvW_4A/w640-h106/Itty%20Bitty%20Blossoms%20bundle-side.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b>~~~This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you~~~</b></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Supplies and Tools:</span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">From Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/itty-bitty-silhouette-blossoms-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Itty Bitty Silhouette Blossoms</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/itty-bitty-blossoms-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Itty Bitty Blossoms</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/dearest-friend-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Dearest Friend</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/the-lord-is-near-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">The Lord is Near</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/typewriter-text-background-clear-stamp/?aff=12" target="_blank">Typewriter Text Background</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/grunge-dots-stencil/?aff=12" target="_blank">Grunge Dots Stencil</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/stitched-circles-2-die-set/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Stitched Circles 2 Die Set </span></a></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> <span></span></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/versafine-clair-nocturne-ink-pad/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink</span></a></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Arteza Real Brush Pens</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">White Gesso</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Silver Wire</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">White Acrylic Paint Splatters<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">These colors of Distress Ink (Ranger):</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Mermaid Lagoon, Cracked Pistachio<br /></span></li></ul></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUbPGA_Ils8efrADNBbePrz88XryPSVRiYwvyYY-z41Ym4P_AZQ-dFxRqqS_un1CHkrItWG80No6PTqNYKxrVel1bdoBBCuN15SmWwCq-m1YIz5QELGT4KOe2MBrH7DcYVejA4n155gGNKBBgMXO-xo1lcnFJZzuouJxFiEBlWKf5u9pv9jDtMMeS8Ag/s2173/DSC_9542.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2173" data-original-width="2173" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUbPGA_Ils8efrADNBbePrz88XryPSVRiYwvyYY-z41Ym4P_AZQ-dFxRqqS_un1CHkrItWG80No6PTqNYKxrVel1bdoBBCuN15SmWwCq-m1YIz5QELGT4KOe2MBrH7DcYVejA4n155gGNKBBgMXO-xo1lcnFJZzuouJxFiEBlWKf5u9pv9jDtMMeS8Ag/w640-h640/DSC_9542.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>This post linked to:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/color-hues-82-turquoise-and-green.html" target="_blank">Color Hues Challenge - Turquoise and Green</a></li><li><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-705-atg.html" target="_blank">Krafty Chicks Challenge - Anything Goes</a></li><li><a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-goes-weeks-637-638.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes</a></li></ul></div>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-51005372921555082932024-03-05T07:00:00.024-05:002024-03-05T07:13:23.497-05:00Spring Encouragement<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6YQ1rFB-m3FIwhoRbTDjxfBh2n4moexQgzUP0RcLIGBSISNSU6lOl0k8aNCLMKoJzdLWYp4bzL8V-y4rdGO83mO6lklJUATE-FmDcDovP6Fsg6Fu4yJxVTGqeWcOPzmwl7141xBdAiWvItWfi_wOrakvOykyDIQJo76S62O4ql4VXYjNaUpIJf_V6qA/s2184/DSC_9559.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2183" data-original-width="2184" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6YQ1rFB-m3FIwhoRbTDjxfBh2n4moexQgzUP0RcLIGBSISNSU6lOl0k8aNCLMKoJzdLWYp4bzL8V-y4rdGO83mO6lklJUATE-FmDcDovP6Fsg6Fu4yJxVTGqeWcOPzmwl7141xBdAiWvItWfi_wOrakvOykyDIQJo76S62O4ql4VXYjNaUpIJf_V6qA/w640-h640/DSC_9559.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span><span><span>I'm up on the <a href="https://notimetostamp.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">Stamp Simply</a> blog today with this springtime encouragement card that features circle die cuts and pretty patterned paper. This is a fun way to use up paper scraps!</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Supplies and tools from <a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/" target="_blank">Stamp Simply:</a> </span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-words-of-encouragement.html" style="color: #38761d; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span>Words of Encouragement </span></a><span> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-scripty-background-minis-set-1" target="_blank">Scripty Background Minis Set 1</a><span> <br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-circles-sm" target="_blank">Circle Dies (Spellbinders)</a> </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-wildflower-stems-2.html" target="_blank">Wildflower Stems #2</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-crochet.html" target="_blank">Crochet Dies (Sizzix - Tim Holtz)</a></span></span> <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/versafine-clair-full-size-ink-pad-nocturne" target="_blank">Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink</a> </span> </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: medium;">
Other Supplies: </span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Welcome Easter Paper Pad (Echo Park)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Salty Ocean Distress Oxide (Ranger)</span> <br /></li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgAc1pviyXufZlWFGXZ1vJrNrzkb1l4tS2h_tCEb1m7KkZ5bYGKNp15n4fURuhBlQVgJ3udA9gs4bVDsVM0sqpAvtyAtMpuBMbl-JSykCyVB-FTqHmmTKskhtnYASp8qr91Y6war8YdHBu87yvV7kKX2Pf811290rCfx-gDlQZczvmcjx8mWYi81k0Nw/s2184/DSC_9562.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2183" data-original-width="2184" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgAc1pviyXufZlWFGXZ1vJrNrzkb1l4tS2h_tCEb1m7KkZ5bYGKNp15n4fURuhBlQVgJ3udA9gs4bVDsVM0sqpAvtyAtMpuBMbl-JSykCyVB-FTqHmmTKskhtnYASp8qr91Y6war8YdHBu87yvV7kKX2Pf811290rCfx-gDlQZczvmcjx8mWYi81k0Nw/w640-h640/DSC_9562.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> This post linked to:<p></p><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-114/" target="_blank">Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes</a></li><li><a href="http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/cut-it-up-challenge-298-dots-andor.html" target="_blank">Cut It Up Challenge - Dots or Stripes</a></li></ul></div>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-60891000526990552532024-03-01T10:00:00.013-05:002024-03-01T10:00:00.148-05:00The Lord Gives Strength<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNS9yp96WZMN-D_pLMhbvbMkEEysFCVCylIxQWnLHxyMAoAReWJNXufR59LsI0rSrGf6zG5dyw0aF2Ft4xGtXCAquMB9FL-k8y2X9QHH7PMPgS5num5L6LdOStKQIb2D8oxnGrIS1N-lpD5rFhxbWFBCKfu38CERJtafy0n63Yyzfw0a77DZsGtchqQ/s2257/DSC_9548.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2257" data-original-width="2257" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNS9yp96WZMN-D_pLMhbvbMkEEysFCVCylIxQWnLHxyMAoAReWJNXufR59LsI0rSrGf6zG5dyw0aF2Ft4xGtXCAquMB9FL-k8y2X9QHH7PMPgS5num5L6LdOStKQIb2D8oxnGrIS1N-lpD5rFhxbWFBCKfu38CERJtafy0n63Yyzfw0a77DZsGtchqQ/w640-h640/DSC_9548.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> It's time for a new release from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, and my card today features three of the four new stamp sets coming out this month. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The background was created by embossing the messy marks stamp in white on mixed media paper and then adding color with my Arteza Real Brush pens. I kept the foreground images black and white so as to let that colorful background shine! </span></p><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather;">If you'd like to enter the drawing for a $25 gift card to SnSS - visit my</span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/estherasbury/" style="background-color: white; color: #38761d; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b>Instagram page</b></a><b style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather;">and click on this card for more info.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/march-2024-release/?aff=12" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Click here to shop the entire March Release</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeuRn_fC3lDLWLSYorg-l1OSsTvycJDLwqgQBGRFzEvvdzkXBf8VanXtzss3T_RCldyE_VRoQbC6C5Ard6NdOvXELwHjxhKb0xFTXtESjFOKfIAHeqgB6lPA_kcdr2YbSZ1WMmUk7b-R9psSIn4R8rRT0NbwY0hjxKXqU3F_C8SO36g03xL462kRnmWQ/s3250/Messy%20Marks-side.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="3250" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeuRn_fC3lDLWLSYorg-l1OSsTvycJDLwqgQBGRFzEvvdzkXBf8VanXtzss3T_RCldyE_VRoQbC6C5Ard6NdOvXELwHjxhKb0xFTXtESjFOKfIAHeqgB6lPA_kcdr2YbSZ1WMmUk7b-R9psSIn4R8rRT0NbwY0hjxKXqU3F_C8SO36g03xL462kRnmWQ/w640-h128/Messy%20Marks-side.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><p><b>~This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you~~~</b></p></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Supplies and Tools:</span></div><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">From Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/messy-marks-background-stamp/?aff=12" target="_blank">Messy Marks Background</a><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/dearest-friend-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Dearest Friend</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/the-lord-is-near-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">The Lord is Near</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/stitched-rectangle-die-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Stitched Rectangle Die Set</a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/be-a-wildflower-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Be a Wildflower</a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/be-a-wildflower-die-set/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Be a Wildflower Dies </span><span><br /></span></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/versafine-clair-nocturne-ink-pad/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink</span></a></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Arteza Real Brush Pens</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Silver Wire</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Versamark Watermark Ink</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">White Embossing Powder<br /></span></li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtKRHa_lFJfjVPlESzLDIliHESZYag-01c1VyoKWxbBikHCktA56OFaN6vXuPoyFnnBWL8lX8IA7S7esywWrFHCVLTb9NrC-OaxEA6u6klIVesWjyOtn8mFzjA7mQ8B8mLqaN2f7fyHSBOw4j74Ei96WLmjoQk0APPRbHIZAiloQIxudQ5z56MaRSziQ/s2184/DSC_9550.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2183" data-original-width="2184" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtKRHa_lFJfjVPlESzLDIliHESZYag-01c1VyoKWxbBikHCktA56OFaN6vXuPoyFnnBWL8lX8IA7S7esywWrFHCVLTb9NrC-OaxEA6u6klIVesWjyOtn8mFzjA7mQ8B8mLqaN2f7fyHSBOw4j74Ei96WLmjoQk0APPRbHIZAiloQIxudQ5z56MaRSziQ/w640-h640/DSC_9550.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This post linked to:<div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-114/" target="_blank">Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes</a></li><li><a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-goes-weeks-637-638.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes</a></li><li><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-705-atg.html" target="_blank">Krafty Chicks Challenge - Anything Goes</a></li></ul></div>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-7574831531959599602024-02-29T06:00:00.005-05:002024-02-29T07:13:03.401-05:00Rainbow Butterflies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO9gGaYtXVV9stNDi-b3C2nMSPNcfTV5WX2ky_c6gVnS4pBbvBeeHiTQT33mSWfBqJqyzwjTywU3dbIGNGIgsps5ao0b5rIVJRnSPTdiE2lVQzPizybRw1iFBNnOxHafmLt-5IImlq_HeVYDthd4qEY-UVQgddNeMKsNA5jqoWwntkG9BPQjc5BUhtSQ/s2166/DSC_9373.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2165" data-original-width="2166" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO9gGaYtXVV9stNDi-b3C2nMSPNcfTV5WX2ky_c6gVnS4pBbvBeeHiTQT33mSWfBqJqyzwjTywU3dbIGNGIgsps5ao0b5rIVJRnSPTdiE2lVQzPizybRw1iFBNnOxHafmLt-5IImlq_HeVYDthd4qEY-UVQgddNeMKsNA5jqoWwntkG9BPQjc5BUhtSQ/w640-h640/DSC_9373.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I have one last card for February and it's a mini slimline that features a rainbow of butterflies and an uplifting message to encourage the recipient. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-6wIQV1TFg-uMkLPnt2outRmJVBoKNgQ6AkyZITYd_P9To08B-tQ4eoLb0CTvhKUMjELrj7_a7HAF8BNebL5qQNqFmhYWfFefwgjoaLSI-aSTMnsw6NOzKeZxt4s8w_4h96gXy4NSj-5KaJwxC2DBPWiQs-5xBuvprA7zZskVKZCUwCOSzuj7zm8RQ/s1920/Begin%20Again-side.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="1920" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-6wIQV1TFg-uMkLPnt2outRmJVBoKNgQ6AkyZITYd_P9To08B-tQ4eoLb0CTvhKUMjELrj7_a7HAF8BNebL5qQNqFmhYWfFefwgjoaLSI-aSTMnsw6NOzKeZxt4s8w_4h96gXy4NSj-5KaJwxC2DBPWiQs-5xBuvprA7zZskVKZCUwCOSzuj7zm8RQ/w640-h214/Begin%20Again-side.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div> <b>~~~This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you~~~</b><br /></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Supplies and Tools:<br /></span></div><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">From Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps:</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/begin-again-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12">Begin Again </a></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/april-stamp-of-the-month-friendship-is-a-blessing-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12">Friendship Is A Blessing </a></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/background-builders-stripes-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Background Builders: Stripes</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/versafine-clair-nocturne-ink-pad/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink </span></a></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Mini Pearls</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Sequins<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span>These colors of Distress Oxide (Ranger): </span></span><span><span> </span></span></span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Wilted Violet, Salty Ocean, Twisted Citron, Squeezed Lemonade, Wild Honey, and Kitsch Flamingo<br /></span></li></ul></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8hSp_m07LJXFkjdT2J4Voyim4afHKFOV58ldaSFqIe9DZSc4Q6QBdtdmSx_Gb2_FVMSx3XTxBFWXbpO83MR4gI7vtLq63OjzwXywGlvdq-rusDzEzD5uqkdRfwHwO70HGO4xiK1vMRZwpSkojDJhmxRo-YQ0KYP1C2rgEyv5zZCyrMOY_Kf-ZOrhOg/s1994/DSC_9377.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1993" data-original-width="1994" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8hSp_m07LJXFkjdT2J4Voyim4afHKFOV58ldaSFqIe9DZSc4Q6QBdtdmSx_Gb2_FVMSx3XTxBFWXbpO83MR4gI7vtLq63OjzwXywGlvdq-rusDzEzD5uqkdRfwHwO70HGO4xiK1vMRZwpSkojDJhmxRo-YQ0KYP1C2rgEyv5zZCyrMOY_Kf-ZOrhOg/w640-h640/DSC_9377.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>This post linked to:</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-challenge-62-anything.html" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge - No Patterned Paper</a></li><li><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-114/" target="_blank">Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes</a></li><li><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/week-769.html" target="_blank">Allsorts Challenge - Things that fly</a></li></ul><p></p>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-68200007146275773772024-02-27T07:00:00.043-05:002024-02-27T07:00:00.130-05:00He Lives<p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkdL5cwXEhwZDwHDFMNGEeLGE8asOsJ3yzJ79sB6fZ_fIvLseQ-jeYrNhV_0HRvYeTX3KKtlMs1GT6PUNOeUzx0-BDo-cm53VD5ecNgTbqVH7D7vs_g6oIf1ZiF8rYfPLDbMgAyG_XgREDr-jmnY1E_tgkLCypeKnvWiPaudpCENP_puLYlX_NPFkfZg/s2213/DSC_9450.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2212" data-original-width="2213" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkdL5cwXEhwZDwHDFMNGEeLGE8asOsJ3yzJ79sB6fZ_fIvLseQ-jeYrNhV_0HRvYeTX3KKtlMs1GT6PUNOeUzx0-BDo-cm53VD5ecNgTbqVH7D7vs_g6oIf1ZiF8rYfPLDbMgAyG_XgREDr-jmnY1E_tgkLCypeKnvWiPaudpCENP_puLYlX_NPFkfZg/w640-h640/DSC_9450.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span> <span>I'm up on the <a href="https://notimetostamp.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">Stamp Simply</a> blog today with this bright and cheery Easter card. After embossing the background with the polka-dot folder I lightly inked the raised part with white pigment ink before inking the edges with salty ocean distress oxide. <br /></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Supplies and tools from <a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/" target="_blank">Stamp Simply:</a> </span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?target=search&mode=search&substring=He%20Lives&including=all" target="_blank">He Lives Stamp Set</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?target=search&mode=search&substring=He%20Lives&including=all" target="_blank">He Lives Dies</a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-easter-is-for-jesus-bundle.html" target="_blank">Easter is for Jesus </a> <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-circles-sm" target="_blank">Circle Dies (Spellbinders)</a> </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?target=search&mode=search&substring=baker%27s%20twine&including=all" target="_blank">Baker's Twine</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/versafine-clair-full-size-ink-pad-nocturne" target="_blank">Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink</a> </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> Other Supplies<br /></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Vellum </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Arteza Real Brush Pens</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Salty Ocean Distress Oxide (Ranger)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Yeti Ink (Lawn Fawn) <br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Welcome Easter Paper Pad (Echo Park) </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Polka Dot Embossing Folder (The Paper Studio) </span></span></li></ul><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpuIb7slw8btvE8uEWpRZBuodnIMJDMW3rKlkfdg7eDa-1m3UagBOJbF2_pzCIoDQRTzOrP4EhTRKQM8x4s9Arivc6OKcmrifG9Rn0FxT_QiV5GGVgl3qQmquRuquzgcwwR6sn1kePHWyAq7CyTwwV_SYONYrn7QgbUiV8xpVhXhVYTTh8cGbze8qwvw/s2213/DSC_9455.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2212" data-original-width="2213" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpuIb7slw8btvE8uEWpRZBuodnIMJDMW3rKlkfdg7eDa-1m3UagBOJbF2_pzCIoDQRTzOrP4EhTRKQM8x4s9Arivc6OKcmrifG9Rn0FxT_QiV5GGVgl3qQmquRuquzgcwwR6sn1kePHWyAq7CyTwwV_SYONYrn7QgbUiV8xpVhXhVYTTh8cGbze8qwvw/w640-h640/DSC_9455.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>This post linked to:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-beautiful-blooms/" target="_blank">Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Beautiful Blooms</a></li><li><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-704-all.html" target="_blank">Krafty Chicks Challenge - All Occasions </a></li><li><a href="https://tictactoechallenge.com/tttc241-featured-designer-jeanne/" target="_blank">Tic Tac Toe Challenge - Flowers, Dots, Green</a></li><li><a href="http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/cut-it-up-challenge-298-dots-andor.html" target="_blank">Cut it Up Challenge - Dots or Stripes</a></li><li><a href="https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-goes-embossing-with-twist-of.html" target="_blank">Can You Handle the Pressure Challenge - Squares or Circles</a></li></ul></div>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-70872964107090388182024-02-25T06:00:00.066-05:002024-02-25T06:00:00.127-05:00Gentle Savior<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaRl3CWWMT7wZ4Y_MZ_jsQy9YU6R_jzo7VeNadWrvqDpP0zycW7cm2CiHg6kSsEdES_VAklyfxctcz_AAn320r6L9rCCqz8M2GQy5OYQ2G5_CHkrCQnOJavV6W4bXFMTkuzCWNzs89mR390ugg3rdWzXYH6M875LuAQVcInGL1TR-Xa0VGMKkv5cBHEA/s2177/DSC_9523.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2177" data-original-width="2176" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaRl3CWWMT7wZ4Y_MZ_jsQy9YU6R_jzo7VeNadWrvqDpP0zycW7cm2CiHg6kSsEdES_VAklyfxctcz_AAn320r6L9rCCqz8M2GQy5OYQ2G5_CHkrCQnOJavV6W4bXFMTkuzCWNzs89mR390ugg3rdWzXYH6M875LuAQVcInGL1TR-Xa0VGMKkv5cBHEA/w640-h640/DSC_9523.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> "A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;"<span class="p"> Isaiah 42:3</span></i></span></p><p><span class="p" style="font-size: medium;">I don't know about you, but I am so grateful for a Savior who is attracted to hopeless cases, never gives up on the floundering, cares about the broken, and pours out tender mercies on those crushed in spirit. Run to Him, my friend; you will find Him waiting with arms open wide ready to bring grace, mercy, healing, restoration, and forgiveness. </span></p><p><span class="p" style="font-size: medium;">🌸Prayer: Father, help my life better mirror the love of my gentle Savior. </span></p><p><span class="p" style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="p" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoAXAxTOw4gmMdqpF1ItwDlH1zsNsSj3y4TMXNBQBZLyJVsqPmFXqHCf1Z3s9N7zKj-E7k7qiGoP8TQt_m05fv4SF01IqwfJSgFWmnGP6TZyXwWXM6NlWLqCgcgQiGPgzcU-9xuzwZ1iodiwLrjdbYQ_W1cHm-2juc_e-o0WksHaahbG_qJDLhlrFnvA/s2162/DSC_9535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2162" data-original-width="2162" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoAXAxTOw4gmMdqpF1ItwDlH1zsNsSj3y4TMXNBQBZLyJVsqPmFXqHCf1Z3s9N7zKj-E7k7qiGoP8TQt_m05fv4SF01IqwfJSgFWmnGP6TZyXwWXM6NlWLqCgcgQiGPgzcU-9xuzwZ1iodiwLrjdbYQ_W1cHm-2juc_e-o0WksHaahbG_qJDLhlrFnvA/w400-h400/DSC_9535.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><span class="p" style="font-size: medium;"><br /> Today's Faith Dex card uses:</span><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-wildflower-stems-1.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wildflower Stems #1 (Sizzix - Tim Holtz)</span></a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-wildflower-stems-2.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wildflower Stems # 2 (Sizzix - Tim Holtz)</span></a></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-tag-collection.html" target="_blank">Tag Collection (Sizzix - Tim Holtz)</a> </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/going-postal-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Going Postal</a> (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps affiliate link)</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/grunge-elements-3-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Grunge Elements 3</span></a> (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps affiliate link)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/versafine-clair-nocturne-ink-pad/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink </span></a></span></span></span></span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Arteza Real Brush Pens</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">White Acrylic Paint Splatters <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Crochet Lace </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Crochet Thread</span><span class="p"> <br /></span></li></ul><p><span class="p"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYEhJiDp0ck-mV8d-1AdPMisEOfg1_6d7HpnMmtfdeGfk_EYsW7QuX6jcrKkfUroqonWVLq3WA4qiNJpBrM17p9qQwphTrlxmJ2x8GX_JJGVMX85X-NghBqDa5Ye399SdxC7RFSIxJvmZZF41CJrBtjigHAa10zCNkT2JYEYwZUE7g9gk9NwgYy_J-Tw/s2177/DSC_9526.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2177" data-original-width="2176" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYEhJiDp0ck-mV8d-1AdPMisEOfg1_6d7HpnMmtfdeGfk_EYsW7QuX6jcrKkfUroqonWVLq3WA4qiNJpBrM17p9qQwphTrlxmJ2x8GX_JJGVMX85X-NghBqDa5Ye399SdxC7RFSIxJvmZZF41CJrBtjigHAa10zCNkT2JYEYwZUE7g9gk9NwgYy_J-Tw/w640-h640/DSC_9526.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> This post linked to:<br /><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-goes-weeks-635-636.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-beautiful-blooms/" target="_blank">Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Beautiful Blooms</a></li><li><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=34328" target="_blank">Simon Says Monday Challenge - Not a Card</a></li><li><a href="http://theflowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/reminder-88-add-heart.html" target="_blank">The Flower Challenge - Add A Heart</a></li></ul><p></p>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-40493373043656982592024-02-23T05:37:00.000-05:002024-02-23T05:37:52.960-05:00On My Mind<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCX9_R3ZaJcx1iKJCmFlYzSEKhH3i4uZc53wR60ldEMpt1ZqY4GtjHubwL6S0U2LgbfX0J7ugf2Sv2E8jlnkOr-6M5TRRLhC_lf5G5jGggFpjWu1n-dP7h3VTuLnjDbXeoLIMhNh4rwJhb1MMo2ImfOy1qW5pIRXcU0U60dCSb6_qCIacAmvRJRh20Gg/s2213/DSC_9457.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2212" data-original-width="2213" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCX9_R3ZaJcx1iKJCmFlYzSEKhH3i4uZc53wR60ldEMpt1ZqY4GtjHubwL6S0U2LgbfX0J7ugf2Sv2E8jlnkOr-6M5TRRLhC_lf5G5jGggFpjWu1n-dP7h3VTuLnjDbXeoLIMhNh4rwJhb1MMo2ImfOy1qW5pIRXcU0U60dCSb6_qCIacAmvRJRh20Gg/w640-h640/DSC_9457.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Today's card features the Encouraging Peonies stamp set from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. I had fun using it to create both the background and the focal point on this bright n cheery encouragement card. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjLmD-rFWQRt1dNDhe7L_S9o60n1nn3Pc_L_rdtHZSqNoJLUbKTzbrSJM3Zlv5A72e9pijpPlh2ZeLRYHjqtp33k1XZR_PKvWuWNA4UWT-oiHXH-Tucy2iFplxKhYJclF8EGt8JVFeQnLE-v5cRGgRajVy693erUUDIGllEjfH2d-DNkDf_vJBgAQTw/s1080/Sitewide%20Sale.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjLmD-rFWQRt1dNDhe7L_S9o60n1nn3Pc_L_rdtHZSqNoJLUbKTzbrSJM3Zlv5A72e9pijpPlh2ZeLRYHjqtp33k1XZR_PKvWuWNA4UWT-oiHXH-Tucy2iFplxKhYJclF8EGt8JVFeQnLE-v5cRGgRajVy693erUUDIGllEjfH2d-DNkDf_vJBgAQTw/w400-h400/Sitewide%20Sale.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/?aff=12" target="_blank">Click here to shop their sitewide sale!</a></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx0G0l5LI1sQdYIOL_YJ8Ehv0SJJkL-LQGjfJhQEE7SMmpB3E7F93Bhdzbc3W2bhVwoY7MS9fVahPhg4qlV7_BdbetZ3cZLHcYVPm6Z7DTDER1MYC6W6L1h8Pn9XAUV6g8FlEZT1XPeUOs510dT05MwWRXBOZPJRYnfgWNEANJ9UZtIxXvDJ2i7BCxMw/s2560/encouraging%20peonies-side.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="2560" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx0G0l5LI1sQdYIOL_YJ8Ehv0SJJkL-LQGjfJhQEE7SMmpB3E7F93Bhdzbc3W2bhVwoY7MS9fVahPhg4qlV7_BdbetZ3cZLHcYVPm6Z7DTDER1MYC6W6L1h8Pn9XAUV6g8FlEZT1XPeUOs510dT05MwWRXBOZPJRYnfgWNEANJ9UZtIxXvDJ2i7BCxMw/w640-h160/encouraging%20peonies-side.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div> <b>~~~This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you~~~</b></div></div></div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Supplies and Tools:<br /></span></div><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">From Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps:</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/encouraging-peonies-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Encouraging Peonies</span></a><span><span> </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/delicate-doily-die/?aff=12" target="_blank">Delicate Doily Die</a></span><span> </span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/stitched-circles-1-die-set/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Stitched Circles Dies Set</span></a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/stitched-rectangle-die-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Stitched Rectangle Die Set</a></span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/versafine-clair-nocturne-ink-pad/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink </span></a></span></span></span></span></span><span><span> </span></span></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Versamark Watermark Ink</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">White Embossing Powder </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Watercolors (Zenacolor) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Dusty Concord Distress Ink (Ranger)<br /></span></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz18VkYpIJq5FT-vxXcXHHLu5k6Q058-hTQRli70WOrf7LelCtLR8YSLlRARFRUy-JU6XMK_hJMtRKOtwWRONZYH63xuC0NmxByfZlmRldRSDsyso8eLCUd1-MkMqsEiwb2-4yZJLx1_wQU_wGre544lIEQRpswRRVpDt42HJt6o9BNVc9k6i8Sc_e-Q/s1986/DSC_9460.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1985" data-original-width="1986" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz18VkYpIJq5FT-vxXcXHHLu5k6Q058-hTQRli70WOrf7LelCtLR8YSLlRARFRUy-JU6XMK_hJMtRKOtwWRONZYH63xuC0NmxByfZlmRldRSDsyso8eLCUd1-MkMqsEiwb2-4yZJLx1_wQU_wGre544lIEQRpswRRVpDt42HJt6o9BNVc9k6i8Sc_e-Q/w640-h640/DSC_9460.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>This post linked to:</div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"></ul><p></p><li><a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-challenge-62-anything.html" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge - No Patterned Paper</a></li><li><a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-goes-weeks-635-636.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes</a></li><li><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-704-all.html" target="_blank">Krafty Chicks Challenge - All Occasions </a></li><li><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-beautiful-blooms/" target="_blank">Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Beautiful Blooms</a></li><li><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/favourite-feminine-or-masculine-and-why.html" target="_blank">As You Like Challenge - Feminine or Masculine</a></li><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><li style="text-align: left;">Definetly feminine - I love lace, flowers, doilies etc. </li></blockquote>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-10502205492497906542024-02-22T06:00:00.020-05:002024-02-22T06:00:00.136-05:00Coffee Date WINNER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJKkoWPFCQX_hbNP95KN26Tc9DRc6B7RbATO1mXPltt8hafdJx0nY054-OAKcOcQHSvwALG7x5Q1MPb3KHEicXIW5SmG6jDp6558VjeJxHV3omo35k9GCLxxGKHv1wCti-Iy-l7aqEVlhNTCoq8EfDe_ALJxgWtli-kXanaMu2DAHenXgSNnX1eM7Eg/s1080/Week%204%20-%20Black%20Friday.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJKkoWPFCQX_hbNP95KN26Tc9DRc6B7RbATO1mXPltt8hafdJx0nY054-OAKcOcQHSvwALG7x5Q1MPb3KHEicXIW5SmG6jDp6558VjeJxHV3omo35k9GCLxxGKHv1wCti-Iy-l7aqEVlhNTCoq8EfDe_ALJxgWtli-kXanaMu2DAHenXgSNnX1eM7Eg/w640-h640/Week%204%20-%20Black%20Friday.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> It's time to announce the winner of my $15 gift certificate to Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps giveaway.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Congrats to <a href="http://conniescraftycreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Conniecrafter</a> who wrote:</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcjF_OP-PL038QcbegJ2Jn3dxQImPW7rPMl_fPclzUVNvkhWkqUJUiTmtw0e8Zf9b-1jM-X82jurF9y9aNf3wKTP3Yr7jpBQ2UMFE_1JQU_2xADyNpaxYH3qUByXi4xUpN9RzHNkGKw9fXPWdFpMyyY7p-4sdo5pV9rUDn-xA2VlO-aqJz-3t8hg83PQ/s1759/Screenshot%20(116).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="1759" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcjF_OP-PL038QcbegJ2Jn3dxQImPW7rPMl_fPclzUVNvkhWkqUJUiTmtw0e8Zf9b-1jM-X82jurF9y9aNf3wKTP3Yr7jpBQ2UMFE_1JQU_2xADyNpaxYH3qUByXi4xUpN9RzHNkGKw9fXPWdFpMyyY7p-4sdo5pV9rUDn-xA2VlO-aqJz-3t8hg83PQ/w640-h164/Screenshot%20(116).png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please send me a message using the "email me" button on the side of my blog and I'll get your gift certificate out to you! </span></p>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-34948228547395714602024-02-20T07:00:00.017-05:002024-02-20T07:00:00.132-05:00New Creation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMl7U86XLDT2CQ3EGu4DKj6zSR8bSIb3e2T8Ur5tr_uDeU43GC1OkwqXD9OnkSWWJww2CRN4rUef1Lzba4ng0OrwchlmNvT00_NfFRcBqYtti7KGUAv_a44MOA9AiGlqdyUIKF5tMztdSm5ULOxBgxtl0gMt_AJuXDaeMzguFLFBb2CPqDwxSlXZNzZg/s2213/DSC_9443.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2212" data-original-width="2213" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMl7U86XLDT2CQ3EGu4DKj6zSR8bSIb3e2T8Ur5tr_uDeU43GC1OkwqXD9OnkSWWJww2CRN4rUef1Lzba4ng0OrwchlmNvT00_NfFRcBqYtti7KGUAv_a44MOA9AiGlqdyUIKF5tMztdSm5ULOxBgxtl0gMt_AJuXDaeMzguFLFBb2CPqDwxSlXZNzZg/w640-h640/DSC_9443.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> I'm up on the <a href="https://notimetostamp.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">Stamp Simply</a> blog today with this spring card. It's been a while since I did the inked embossing folder technique and I forgot how pretty it turns out. The butterfly pieces were cut from mixed media paper and colored with watercolor pens. <br /></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Supplies and tools from <a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/" target="_blank">Stamp Simply:</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-words-of-encouragement.html" style="color: #38761d; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span>Words of Encouragement </span></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-3d-texture-fades-a2-embossing-folder-lace.html" target="_blank">Lace Embossing Folder (Sizzix)</a> </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?target=search&mode=search&substring=crochet%20lace&including=all" target="_blank">Crochet Lace </a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-brushstroke-butterflies" target="_blank">Brushstroke Butterflies (Tim Holtz)</a></span></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/versafine-clair-full-size-ink-pad-nocturne" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink </span></a></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: medium;">
Other Supplies: </span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Dotted Oval Dies (Sizzix)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Arteza Real Brush Pens</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">These colors of Distress Ink (Ranger)</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Peacock Feathers, Mustard Seed</span></li></ul></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2mrm2igGP9PtCDCGp6fad-lurtiMciTdkQ-tquSKg01sjKWYh3ROsEEOKe5gpJiLWOxgXxe3Im4ezY59nKxU4wz46h5NHPQoJ21kyCN60df8A_LS7ZYyTIhbOaFoKaknOk8VoLW2r5_hzST2oR9Ci4artFSMFpgjSL90o_gUXAUUtD5QnHed7hTgKw/s2213/DSC_9445.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2212" data-original-width="2213" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2mrm2igGP9PtCDCGp6fad-lurtiMciTdkQ-tquSKg01sjKWYh3ROsEEOKe5gpJiLWOxgXxe3Im4ezY59nKxU4wz46h5NHPQoJ21kyCN60df8A_LS7ZYyTIhbOaFoKaknOk8VoLW2r5_hzST2oR9Ci4artFSMFpgjSL90o_gUXAUUtD5QnHed7hTgKw/w640-h640/DSC_9445.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> This post linked to:<div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-goes-weeks-635-636.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes</a></li></ul><p></p><p> </p></div>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-55955778938854457092024-02-16T10:00:00.029-05:002024-02-16T10:00:00.132-05:00Song Birds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5sAOFnb62ROY8fvosLgJkS34SO8GROvr2-F9T_qaE1pKnxo-74Udu7i52PtUR-g_SoorZ2Ob0qF6bMJFjuslpmrAPFPaCcfGDtNfoH6HAgkHd1-0jxag5SuzcFG35MBhXsSnmEekKpzDRl1u4tY7AE3u9ScJ73VQqyB-LTpaYJLI1uSfe0WungCc6w/s2064/DSC_9480.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2063" data-original-width="2064" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5sAOFnb62ROY8fvosLgJkS34SO8GROvr2-F9T_qaE1pKnxo-74Udu7i52PtUR-g_SoorZ2Ob0qF6bMJFjuslpmrAPFPaCcfGDtNfoH6HAgkHd1-0jxag5SuzcFG35MBhXsSnmEekKpzDRl1u4tY7AE3u9ScJ73VQqyB-LTpaYJLI1uSfe0WungCc6w/w640-h640/DSC_9480.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."</i> Lamentations 3:22-23</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I love bird cards, especially when they include flowers! Today's card features products from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps and was created for their Think Spring Instagram Hop. </span></p><div><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you'd like to enter the drawing for a $25 gift card to SnSS - visit my</span><b style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"> </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/estherasbury/" style="color: #38761d; font-family: inherit; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b>Instagram page</b></a><b style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"> </b><span style="text-align: center;">and click on this card for more info.</span></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_RlYq3qTvhNWns6HZxscBxEg9gEQqT0wMOQFAI-si3jMmEjnfWksK3MyMuoR-WH2ie_dr-l69pWzC8A6BPnQYqYmZtxGRK-Fv7SMwVfj7nVgxeu3QNP7DWbnlozkCCwk0ycSpwxG4lnfqbSIPSPJ1rnsAtc3wHz78O0MADC_Eaut-w2oonggTOF6nUA/s1920/Song_Birds__60811-side.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="1920" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_RlYq3qTvhNWns6HZxscBxEg9gEQqT0wMOQFAI-si3jMmEjnfWksK3MyMuoR-WH2ie_dr-l69pWzC8A6BPnQYqYmZtxGRK-Fv7SMwVfj7nVgxeu3QNP7DWbnlozkCCwk0ycSpwxG4lnfqbSIPSPJ1rnsAtc3wHz78O0MADC_Eaut-w2oonggTOF6nUA/w640-h214/Song_Birds__60811-side.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div> <b>~~~This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you~~~</b></div></div></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Supplies and Tools:<br /></span></div><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">From Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps:</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/song-birds-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Song Birds</a><span class="text Phil-4-8" id="en-NIV-29451"><br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="text Phil-4-8" id="en-NIV-29451"><a href="http://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/be-encouraged-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12">Be Encouraged </a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/cathedral-window-die/?aff=12" target="_blank">Cathedral Window Die</a></span><span class="text Phil-4-8" id="en-NIV-29451"> </span><span><span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/versafine-clair-nocturne-ink-pad/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink </span></a></span></span></span></span><span> </span></span></span><span></span></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-3d-texture-fades-a6-embossing-folder-brickwork.html" target="_blank"><span>Brickwork Embossing Folder (Tim Holtz)<br /></span></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Arteza Real Brush Pens</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Cheesecloth</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Sequins<br /></span></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL5l9Cg6og6gEb3FDOCViojFKOJO802MlNmCfaTJ_J_Uad5ZgTYKP6bQuPcsPMGHJwTlKM8iNxWXmPckVLzeFuduMGbR3h623-S9yEbL2WhcH9h8rApbiW4IZ54umKlyUZU5pPaP7V5C3kkM7Gii5kNFl16HHau-w-iLgRAEFVJb-5IemgE814UUIB7A/s1789/DSC_9483.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1788" data-original-width="1789" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL5l9Cg6og6gEb3FDOCViojFKOJO802MlNmCfaTJ_J_Uad5ZgTYKP6bQuPcsPMGHJwTlKM8iNxWXmPckVLzeFuduMGbR3h623-S9yEbL2WhcH9h8rApbiW4IZ54umKlyUZU5pPaP7V5C3kkM7Gii5kNFl16HHau-w-iLgRAEFVJb-5IemgE814UUIB7A/w640-h640/DSC_9483.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This post linked to:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-10th-2024-anything-goes-with.html" target="_blank">Can you handle the pressure challenge - Anything goes with embossing folder</a></li><li><a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-challenge-62-anything.html" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge - No patterned paper</a></li><li><a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/" target="_blank">Stamping Sensations Challenge - Animals, Birds, Creatures</a></li><li><a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - Mood Board (purples)</a></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-1749455190985710582024-02-15T09:00:00.020-05:002024-02-16T19:13:46.834-05:00Coffee Date with Helen - GIVEAWAY<div style="text-align: center;"></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXzbkfvmkFG1NCLK_S0R0CFYfmCBeglmHnIkWB0WiN42AjWPu86rgtfDAH2mahnJmvEEYsp99hwZSIKjM-MoLZM4WzTt4902vyohzSpRXNVjVZ3JslP7rWAdyeZaW44QmL8ZcBQsN-IKcv9Y6x4cU6pYGErfl8d2yUUijjvXBuBOKxpi_4Awt7ZfPYg/s2076/DSC_9404b.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2075" data-original-width="2076" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXzbkfvmkFG1NCLK_S0R0CFYfmCBeglmHnIkWB0WiN42AjWPu86rgtfDAH2mahnJmvEEYsp99hwZSIKjM-MoLZM4WzTt4902vyohzSpRXNVjVZ3JslP7rWAdyeZaW44QmL8ZcBQsN-IKcv9Y6x4cU6pYGErfl8d2yUUijjvXBuBOKxpi_4Awt7ZfPYg/w640-h640/DSC_9404b.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> I'm so excited to share a coffee date with my Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps teammate, Helen. We have two GIVEAWAYS for you to enter. There's a $10 gift certificate to Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps for one lucky commenter on the <a href="http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/23916" target="_blank">Coffee Loving Cardmakers post</a>, and I'm giving a $15 one away to a commenter on this post who tells me their favorite thing about spring. (I'll announce the winner next Thursday, February 22nd.)<br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We both based our cards on this photo:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiK8ngQ83JFcAFRZ6rCGTeu7MLHSARXQgWaQHdwHyz9PUf7NWnBwie_fEyK18qZOFDaI7dv1IFDviy9zboRanXQaMMzrzKPNmsrMvhvSQ4GjQP8y60Oa9dTIfNLuKFPiY6wD_Ks7oJqIGhMpV0mLB3wF6XUwq1wKeXd4bbSKffO3ysG5s8u7As5dAiJw/s1311/416177002_922090272870134_8898560059542655542_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1311" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiK8ngQ83JFcAFRZ6rCGTeu7MLHSARXQgWaQHdwHyz9PUf7NWnBwie_fEyK18qZOFDaI7dv1IFDviy9zboRanXQaMMzrzKPNmsrMvhvSQ4GjQP8y60Oa9dTIfNLuKFPiY6wD_Ks7oJqIGhMpV0mLB3wF6XUwq1wKeXd4bbSKffO3ysG5s8u7As5dAiJw/w234-h400/416177002_922090272870134_8898560059542655542_n.jpg" width="234" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="https://myhomeofallseasons.com/springtime-coffee-bar-refresh-bring-in-the-bunnies/" target="_blank">source</a><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Supplies and Tools:</span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">From Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps:</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/great-friends-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Great Friends Stamp Set </a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/hoppy-spring-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Hoppy Spring</a> <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/texture-tiles-4-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12">Texture Tiles 4 </a></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/delicate-doily-die/?aff=12" target="_blank">Delicate Doily Die</a><span><span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/versafine-clair-nocturne-ink-pad/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink </span></a></span></span></span></span> <br /></span></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span>Arteza Real Brush Pens <br /></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://altenew.com/products/luxurious-motifs-3d-embossing-folder" target="_blank"><span>Luxurious Motifs 3D Embossing Folder (Altenew)</span></a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pink Gingham Ribbon</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Yeti Ink (Lawn Fawn)</span> <br /></li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKyYvXMlBv8QZiOdYUk2SCjMixfQhEfq0FyIpsNG2jJvMB6mGtL6IAfcFLcapvfSxgZIrhEmlzETFn1WmUsGZANFNl_GCez0Gh1k46WgA7M2GKlEIADjchRYFA74CZ9_5HtaHQ-C0LVEntPju6x-Nnw8C1qYQa6N4cHLXl3cJFCSZgGccdcFB4uUFHiQ/s2017/DSC_9406b.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="2017" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKyYvXMlBv8QZiOdYUk2SCjMixfQhEfq0FyIpsNG2jJvMB6mGtL6IAfcFLcapvfSxgZIrhEmlzETFn1WmUsGZANFNl_GCez0Gh1k46WgA7M2GKlEIADjchRYFA74CZ9_5HtaHQ-C0LVEntPju6x-Nnw8C1qYQa6N4cHLXl3cJFCSZgGccdcFB4uUFHiQ/w640-h640/DSC_9406b.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> This post linked to:<p></p><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=34326" target="_blank">Simon Says Monday Challenge - Tie It up</a></li><li><a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-goes-weeks-635-636.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes</a></li><li><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/favourite-digi-or-physical-stamps-and.html" target="_blank">As You Like Challenge - Physical or Digital stamps</a></li><ul><li>Physical - I just like stamping real stamps best</li></ul><li><a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2024/02/february-challenge.html" target="_blank">Stamping Sensations - Animals/Birds/Creatures</a></li></ul></div>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-79564654956893685172024-02-14T08:00:00.047-05:002024-02-14T08:18:44.275-05:00The Card Concept - Winter Warmth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Mo0Kd8Hnfv9bZ5axi8mEcYyvHX_uKlE7BHgON4Y8Bi2oTLyNyhok1pB28OkUBH6eikzW3gfQRbRPEWKHoFPD41Siimr2l0HXvXlhDxd9BfAC_gl7DfhPLgJnxJFQTdYbduS4MlXr-KsoyuGa9YGSZZLK_dNPRt4LMqJLhUrLHMKt6P5y4yqp7INLxA/s2299/DSC_9429.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2299" data-original-width="2299" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Mo0Kd8Hnfv9bZ5axi8mEcYyvHX_uKlE7BHgON4Y8Bi2oTLyNyhok1pB28OkUBH6eikzW3gfQRbRPEWKHoFPD41Siimr2l0HXvXlhDxd9BfAC_gl7DfhPLgJnxJFQTdYbduS4MlXr-KsoyuGa9YGSZZLK_dNPRt4LMqJLhUrLHMKt6P5y4yqp7INLxA/w640-h640/DSC_9429.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: medium;"> <span> It's time for a new challenge over on <a href="https://thecardconcept.blogspot.com/" style="color: #38761d; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span>The Card Concept</span></a><span> blog<b>.</b></span><span style="font-family: Merriweather; font-weight: bold;"><span> </span></span><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><span></span></span></span></span></p><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><span>Today's challenge is:<b> Winter Warmth</b></span></span><b><span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><br /></span></span></b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Everyone is welcome to play along using the colors, the theme, </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>textures, items, or just anything from the pictures as your starting point. <br /></span></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i>I was inspired by the colors and elements in the inspiration board when I created my mixed media card.<span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGABPx7HTuWIVlIyc2XSisvc4MW7gnSp_tMykyetZVzcT2PGs_m8EfUVfuwP3EGuDOrtyKHIYq5_wbqEHbgV5scamsCM_aeO7Os3MqjeaHghRVG1qtjv3YYKHipWZ9pM4W6Cr5E0nX5ceIn7IrH_3PAYtIZbpCCSWCFFY91EMRL1yic48TCOZAUaOq3A/s1518/TCC204%20February%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1518" data-original-width="1012" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGABPx7HTuWIVlIyc2XSisvc4MW7gnSp_tMykyetZVzcT2PGs_m8EfUVfuwP3EGuDOrtyKHIYq5_wbqEHbgV5scamsCM_aeO7Os3MqjeaHghRVG1qtjv3YYKHipWZ9pM4W6Cr5E0nX5ceIn7IrH_3PAYtIZbpCCSWCFFY91EMRL1yic48TCOZAUaOq3A/w266-h400/TCC204%20February%202024.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><p></p><p>Supplies and tools:</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">From <span><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Papertrey Ink:</a></span></span></li><ul><li><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/pti-dies/into-the-blooms-pine-die/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Into the Blooms: Pine </span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span></span></li><li><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/pti-dies/into-the-blooms-dahlia-die/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Into the Blooms: Dahlia </span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span></span></li><li><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/stamps/enchanted-forest-stamp-set/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Enchanted Forest Stamps<br /></span></span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/stamps/frame-d%C3%A9cor-stamp-set/" target="_blank">Frame Decor stamps</a> <br /></li><li><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/pti-dies/frame-d%C3%A9cor-die/" target="_blank">Frame Decor dies</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/stamps/just-sentiments-friendship-mini-stamp-set/" target="_blank">Just Sentiments Friendship</a><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span></span></li></ul><li><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/forest-silhouettes-die-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Forest Silhouettes Dies (SnSS affiliate link)<br /></a></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>These colors of Distress Ink (Ranger):</span></span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, Rustic Pine </span></span> </li></ul></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmju-nBjA4fBIPO40AWdUg53snA2XDpIwQay5xvDo1DXMlc70Y5xDzJufIASO_sc6npS9xfyykTCFmVHGzwQ9fX-acAculivVDl_m8GBcUQituNHsuHOp41LjepvpMSaMJ_gC9uzjh2NQJkvyi_0fFg9mixwYtA75np9gUNVj0Npn85SrBXdKvhfiOA/s2080/DSC_9434.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2080" data-original-width="2079" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmju-nBjA4fBIPO40AWdUg53snA2XDpIwQay5xvDo1DXMlc70Y5xDzJufIASO_sc6npS9xfyykTCFmVHGzwQ9fX-acAculivVDl_m8GBcUQituNHsuHOp41LjepvpMSaMJ_gC9uzjh2NQJkvyi_0fFg9mixwYtA75np9gUNVj0Npn85SrBXdKvhfiOA/w640-h640/DSC_9434.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>This post linked to:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-challenge-62-anything.html" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge - No Patterned Paper</a></li><li><a href="https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-monochrom-you-pick-palette.html" target="_blank">A Place to Start - Monochrome</a></li></ul></div>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-46394997348190889592024-02-13T07:00:00.027-05:002024-02-13T07:00:00.143-05:00Because He Lives<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQufm0CJhbmhpDEmtf1tSDE5Dn0wBcNmCOEHjosN-pd9NbmXXF1qm3nTccdvq8rmgd6lmI3dTdmyu99JAL8ejF0IZcpYwgF4OwUM9w0F8Kz0QFX1WZM8lVVVJUX2l2kCXf6IW-qkZfmcdYuGwh3YXkTLWhTWbxTDGOWMvmhBmk_sI5YdxbThPhWiP7iA/s2034/DSC_9395.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2034" data-original-width="2034" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQufm0CJhbmhpDEmtf1tSDE5Dn0wBcNmCOEHjosN-pd9NbmXXF1qm3nTccdvq8rmgd6lmI3dTdmyu99JAL8ejF0IZcpYwgF4OwUM9w0F8Kz0QFX1WZM8lVVVJUX2l2kCXf6IW-qkZfmcdYuGwh3YXkTLWhTWbxTDGOWMvmhBmk_sI5YdxbThPhWiP7iA/w640-h640/DSC_9395.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span> <span>I'm up on the <a href="https://notimetostamp.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">Stamp Simply</a> blog today with inspirational spring card featuring their Happy Day Iris. For the background I did some ink smooshing on mixed media paper and added a bit of stenciled design in two corners. <br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB38u4v5j3m3DKv1k_7S9CebVc6bTETWtZgBB5h5pZxJlU0GiGcIjPnFBvvGrSmKJ9c2cvwxt0WtTMrWLL0wTUwqq5XjAFAjB5P85XIqWPQIAgXZr1-ODzgK6SgZRRCU_IJQz4UrS7_nHwq313iLpY573UbT7nHsRS3hbjBk_48CDzjnJArbUH5yGIVw/s2000/Valentine%20Sale%202024%202000x2000.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB38u4v5j3m3DKv1k_7S9CebVc6bTETWtZgBB5h5pZxJlU0GiGcIjPnFBvvGrSmKJ9c2cvwxt0WtTMrWLL0wTUwqq5XjAFAjB5P85XIqWPQIAgXZr1-ODzgK6SgZRRCU_IJQz4UrS7_nHwq313iLpY573UbT7nHsRS3hbjBk_48CDzjnJArbUH5yGIVw/w400-h400/Valentine%20Sale%202024%202000x2000.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Be sure to check out their 14% off Valentine Sale!! </b></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Supplies and tools from <a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/" target="_blank">Stamp Simply:</a> </span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-happy-day-iris" target="_blank">Happy Day Iris Stamps</a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-happy-day-iris" target="_blank">Happy Day Iris Dies</a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?target=search&mode=search&substring=church&including=all&by_title=Y&by_descr=Y" target="_blank"><span>Worship & Praise</span></a><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?target=search&mode=search&substring=church&including=all&by_title=Y&by_descr=Y" target="_blank"><span><br /></span></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stencils/tim-holtz-layering-stencil-flourish.html" target="_blank">Flourish Stencil (Tim Holtz)</a><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?target=search&mode=search&substring=crochet%20lace&including=all" target="_blank">Crochet Lace</a></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?target=search&mode=search&substring=gingham&including=all" target="_blank"><span><span>Gingham Ribbon <br /></span></span></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/versafine-clair-full-size-ink-pad-nocturne" target="_blank">Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink </a> <span> </span></span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> Other Supplies:</span></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Arteza Real Brush Pens <br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> These colors of Distress Ink (Ranger):</span></span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Mermaid Lagoon and Cracked Pistachio<br /></span></li></ul></ul><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_KpHY2ynjO9C4Q9ZKE0ZKBYQbMctqdycvahst6shhdXFpKkWbcjpCGWhsMvnM38gbcUYueWevYi2W2ewRJwXXzDoiTZvODd6CLOScsVVvxCMdcNkBb6yuQcxO7MRh_qIaCgvuYUVeMG1PiVmaCDHHZEZyYQ4pnsoxbfBJ6GntVn2xAcwAm_ecbphNw/s1929/DSC_9400.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1928" data-original-width="1929" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_KpHY2ynjO9C4Q9ZKE0ZKBYQbMctqdycvahst6shhdXFpKkWbcjpCGWhsMvnM38gbcUYueWevYi2W2ewRJwXXzDoiTZvODd6CLOScsVVvxCMdcNkBb6yuQcxO7MRh_qIaCgvuYUVeMG1PiVmaCDHHZEZyYQ4pnsoxbfBJ6GntVn2xAcwAm_ecbphNw/w640-h640/DSC_9400.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>This post linked to:</span></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/02/hearts-andor-flowers.html" target="_blank">Try it on Tuesday - Hearts and/or Flowers</a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=34326" target="_blank">Simon Says Monday Challenge - Tie It Up</a></span></li></ul></div>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-31655499159119209702024-02-11T07:00:00.001-05:002024-02-11T07:00:00.133-05:00Do Everything in Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAWu7Z0JUeY1zfv97r4Mr9VpR-qlfORO0GjjvgXEMySarEWVi0CwtKxQ4rIXsT44ZDW__RediLiBkvJxYIhJzjyR4WwtB_dKe-3_kg41qD81Iy3DcPWTXbaptv4zYP_hLcA1KIg9t2dXnl_aMru5iHMpGLHqHU8QaX36TpVdVtrBu8ZQ33ipSuwKC1Cg/s2121/DSC_9464.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2121" data-original-width="2121" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAWu7Z0JUeY1zfv97r4Mr9VpR-qlfORO0GjjvgXEMySarEWVi0CwtKxQ4rIXsT44ZDW__RediLiBkvJxYIhJzjyR4WwtB_dKe-3_kg41qD81Iy3DcPWTXbaptv4zYP_hLcA1KIg9t2dXnl_aMru5iHMpGLHqHU8QaX36TpVdVtrBu8ZQ33ipSuwKC1Cg/w640-h640/DSC_9464.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love." 1 Corinthians 16:13-14</span></i></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">God's love flowing through us:</span></span></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">turns self-righteousness into humility</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">replaces criticism with grace</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">shows compassion instead of disdain</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">make us teachable and not dogmatic</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">tempers correction with kindness</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">gives people the benefit of the doubt</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">compels us to be generous with our resources</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">builds bridges instead of walls </span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">recognizes the immeasurable worth of every living soul</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> 📌Quote: “He said 'Love…as I have loved you.' We cannot love too much.”—Amy Carmichael.</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2RCV39eU6ab4HK837UZQzrhaSJIPzXwuXjYVGIBZUEsB1WBAqZRtAm3wYb9t6I_a68n9mPrs186VrtfGh-3XecERp9RQ59QHBK98KMcL51X85MWq68oOZkP4etjV6mCXioTob_4Zas6utbtu3tYaLOXAjxIXX8MCLXRFO3QyQ5Ao19L5UsUNvvW0I3A/s2121/DSC_9472.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2121" data-original-width="2121" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2RCV39eU6ab4HK837UZQzrhaSJIPzXwuXjYVGIBZUEsB1WBAqZRtAm3wYb9t6I_a68n9mPrs186VrtfGh-3XecERp9RQ59QHBK98KMcL51X85MWq68oOZkP4etjV6mCXioTob_4Zas6utbtu3tYaLOXAjxIXX8MCLXRFO3QyQ5Ao19L5UsUNvvW0I3A/w400-h400/DSC_9472.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Supplies and tools used on my Faith Dex card:</span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span>From <a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/" target="_blank">Stamp Simply:</a></span></span><span> <br /></span></span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-love.html" target="_blank">Love Sentiments</a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-faith.html" target="_blank">Faith Sentiments</a></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-faith.html" target="_blank"><span> <br /></span></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-fishtail-sentiment-banners.html" style="background-color: white; color: #38761d; font-family: Merriweather; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Fishtail Banner Dies</a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?target=search&mode=search&substring=petaloo&including=all" target="_blank"><span>Petaloo Flowers </span></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-classic-hearts" target="_blank"><span><span>Nested Heart Dies (Spellbinders)<br /></span></span></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/versafine-clair-full-size-ink-pad-nocturne" style="background-color: white; color: #38761d; font-family: Merriweather; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather; text-align: left;"> </span></span></span><span> </span></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tacticai-Raffle-Tickets-Selection-Fundraiser/dp/B0CHY59LT5/ref=sr_1_17?crid=1ZPAWX4YDXCBY&keywords=tickets&qid=1704160028&sprefix=tick%2Caps%2C388&sr=8-17" target="_blank">Tickets</a></span><span> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Large Paper Clip <br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Vintage Typewriter (Sizzix Bigz Die - Tim Holtz) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Roses Embossing Folder (Tim Holtz Alterations - Sizzix) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Heidi-Swapp-369376-Tools-Memorydex/dp/B00TC4OGS2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2TZYJ94STGUWG&keywords=Memorydex+2-Slot+Hole+Rolodex+Punch+%28Heidi+Swapp%29&qid=1703602386&sprefix=memorydex+2-slot+hole+rolodex+punch+heidi+swapp+%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-2" target="_blank"><span>Memorydex 2-Slot Hole Rolodex Punch (Heidi Swapp)<br /></span></a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1338323130/limited-release-frost-white-catalogdex?click_key=bcc38eb3c39cbe1adb35ac466f0fa5ffad5aee30%3A1338323130&click_sum=6d2a536b&ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1&sts=1" target="_blank"><span>Frost White Catalogdex</span></a> (Catelogdex Co.)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span>Candied Apple Distress Ink (Ranger)</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span>Mini Heart Punch </span></span></span> <br /></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdu9cJ4u8MGO_JJ9ls_k_iBRjsDxNLNHhs-Nm1S39Euqf6cUyiagl3qddVFykswrI1AzgcoPkz0qatd8xkZNB1U_trmy9JK7zT671Utl7159ZIrRaJGElGe6F_yCJb_U1Pc-v89INid2tdo09fStOC-GiDUkUPU-mj0emvKdipdMn54VGU-Wj2Aos0nQ/s1986/DSC_9466.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1985" data-original-width="1986" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdu9cJ4u8MGO_JJ9ls_k_iBRjsDxNLNHhs-Nm1S39Euqf6cUyiagl3qddVFykswrI1AzgcoPkz0qatd8xkZNB1U_trmy9JK7zT671Utl7159ZIrRaJGElGe6F_yCJb_U1Pc-v89INid2tdo09fStOC-GiDUkUPU-mj0emvKdipdMn54VGU-Wj2Aos0nQ/w640-h640/DSC_9466.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This post linked to:<br /><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/01/anything-goes-weeks-623-624.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes</a></li><li><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/week-767-hearts-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">Allsorts Challenge - Hearts/Anything Goes</a></li><li><a href="http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/cut-it-up-challenge-297-have-heart.html" target="_blank">Cut it Up Challenge - Have a Heart</a></li></ul><p></p>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-57522950182337312582024-02-08T05:50:00.006-05:002024-02-08T05:54:40.041-05:00Sweetness of God<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIkhVJuCvDWJ4GF_a1OiV4m8O74fHHVtuqNPL1sFEvuk0vxr3NKxYWn81rmyWTIl9XoZ31jCjw51Py9MC-csPiSmq5-2eh7K8Awxm7JAF5cn40DB1sYhO26W77r3GkCMOVmX7Iq3dn7XcJFknRHMfrC4Fycz07wnhr1nZLtlM-aqne-WoXSS1pSpxmg/s2011/DSC_9324.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2011" data-original-width="2011" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIkhVJuCvDWJ4GF_a1OiV4m8O74fHHVtuqNPL1sFEvuk0vxr3NKxYWn81rmyWTIl9XoZ31jCjw51Py9MC-csPiSmq5-2eh7K8Awxm7JAF5cn40DB1sYhO26W77r3GkCMOVmX7Iq3dn7XcJFknRHMfrC4Fycz07wnhr1nZLtlM-aqne-WoXSS1pSpxmg/w640-h640/DSC_9324.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Today I have a floral card to share with you that features the Peony Cluster stamp set from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps in a monochromatic design. I pulled out my long-neglected watercolor paints, did a little messy water coloring on the peonies, and then added a few white paint splatters to finish them off. To make the embossing stand out a little more, I rubbed some white pigment ink over the raised design. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wAH-Gs_bZ-R2JwkhxOExCZsigkDKyJ4flC1ryO12E7n5yMAb8wuT3oeuRWyKCK994-6fJDqLJkV74RffRw80fY_XG_P3ZPsCS-_hpDajjOj9gCfqmcD0lzfLQ0wY0y_gnS0mWOi0F0pjrWwK04tv6ItHrd1QMTqa1o7gAIjw1RFHpyUjAdqy4sunVQ/s640/Peony%20Cluster.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wAH-Gs_bZ-R2JwkhxOExCZsigkDKyJ4flC1ryO12E7n5yMAb8wuT3oeuRWyKCK994-6fJDqLJkV74RffRw80fY_XG_P3ZPsCS-_hpDajjOj9gCfqmcD0lzfLQ0wY0y_gnS0mWOi0F0pjrWwK04tv6ItHrd1QMTqa1o7gAIjw1RFHpyUjAdqy4sunVQ/w400-h400/Peony%20Cluster.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div> <b>~~~This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you~~~</b></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Supplies and Tools:<br /></span></div><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">From Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps:</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/peony-cluster-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Peony Cluster</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/versafine-clair-nocturne-ink-pad/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink</span></a></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Watercolors (Zenacolor) <span><span><br /></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://altenew.com/products/luxurious-motifs-3d-embossing-folder" target="_blank"><span>Luxurious Motifs 3D Embossing Folder (Altenew)</span></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Yeti Ink (Lawn Fawn) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">White Acrylic Paint Splatters<br /></span></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUzJS2nBbAXn9fhkOjvXEo5PKN-6WSs7LMmMEFHK9-BLWph58cwyGNuOGfkPg0k_o2DgBbIxMkMNOA7zaG9eZ45kNSYKYrW9cAZpR4xPJGh62N9n1id7KGXtVHxBgK3s7tmZwBBry2pMqEKX2z-Hcq43wPcWC5P1RZbne91r9mP7JWz-WimYMvQAQAA/s2011/DSC_9326.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2011" data-original-width="2011" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUzJS2nBbAXn9fhkOjvXEo5PKN-6WSs7LMmMEFHK9-BLWph58cwyGNuOGfkPg0k_o2DgBbIxMkMNOA7zaG9eZ45kNSYKYrW9cAZpR4xPJGh62N9n1id7KGXtVHxBgK3s7tmZwBBry2pMqEKX2z-Hcq43wPcWC5P1RZbne91r9mP7JWz-WimYMvQAQAA/w640-h640/DSC_9326.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This post linked to:<div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/02/hearts-andor-flowers.html" target="_blank">Try it on Tuesday - Hearts and/or Flowers</a></li><li><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/favourite-digi-or-physical-stamps-and.html" target="_blank">As You Like Challenge - Digi or Physical stamps</a></li><ul><li>I like both for different reasons. Physical stamps are easier for me to work with especially since I don't have a real high quality printer</li></ul><li><a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-challenge-62-anything.html" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge - Anything Goes + no patterned paper</a></li><li><a href="https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-monochrom-you-pick-palette.html" target="_blank">A Place to Start Challenge - Monochrome </a></li><li><a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - Blue Mood Board</a></li></ul></div>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-32974448472281470192024-02-06T07:00:00.023-05:002024-02-06T07:00:00.137-05:00Easter Pocket Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1IK9px1kkwOn8Ubeb4ffeuhHRiRCgi_nbYPxZ8MOY1BWJdXyceTPaIlfwZ-xBx_az-e4SlvFHdQCh-MmaNkDhhNe2FdIbzl_g53SxMpL4-Rdm4aMGf6EbQYxuBO-RvmP5W5WnGww8ZVSDTJnPMYb0I1FkY_JSZDnxFOBuNQIrIphCCWhNDlZ-m9IL2w/s2313/DSC_9386.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="2313" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1IK9px1kkwOn8Ubeb4ffeuhHRiRCgi_nbYPxZ8MOY1BWJdXyceTPaIlfwZ-xBx_az-e4SlvFHdQCh-MmaNkDhhNe2FdIbzl_g53SxMpL4-Rdm4aMGf6EbQYxuBO-RvmP5W5WnGww8ZVSDTJnPMYb0I1FkY_JSZDnxFOBuNQIrIphCCWhNDlZ-m9IL2w/w640-h640/DSC_9386.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p> I'm up on the <a href="https://notimetostamp.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">Stamp Simply</a> blog today sharing this fun little Easter pocket card that features their Easter is for Jesus stamp and die set. For a tutorial on how I created the little pocket, <a href="https://www.shoregirlscreations.com/2024/02/mini-card-pocket.html" target="_blank">visit this post</a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwE5ZPffl44s7yJeirGdZGw8puYefW0mip9wT8_Wb3nCzw0vsqQaLFt-8p7NiX2bgZRWEaCmG_hnC6qe8pNX1IgqTV5axkSjllDTqaNutAW-lcBeHVD5ij1fGQUByiK8L7JQpUI9bhHDOPLJbVD3UYJIJNNdMe6hTdKbbgwsmrtYGx9qYbF8XBLMevKA/s2126/DSC_9390.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2125" data-original-width="2126" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwE5ZPffl44s7yJeirGdZGw8puYefW0mip9wT8_Wb3nCzw0vsqQaLFt-8p7NiX2bgZRWEaCmG_hnC6qe8pNX1IgqTV5axkSjllDTqaNutAW-lcBeHVD5ij1fGQUByiK8L7JQpUI9bhHDOPLJbVD3UYJIJNNdMe6hTdKbbgwsmrtYGx9qYbF8XBLMevKA/w640-h640/DSC_9390.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p> Supplies from<a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/?" target="_blank"> Stamp Simply</a>: </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> <a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-easter-is-for-jesus-bundle.html" target="_blank">Easter is for Jesus </a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-he-has-risen.html" target="_blank">He is Risen</a> </li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-3d-texture-fades-a2-embossing-folder-lace.html" target="_blank">Lace Embossing Folder (Sizzix) </a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/spellbinders-nestabilities-standard-circles-sm" target="_blank">Circle Dies (Spellbinders)</a></li><li><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/versafine-clair-full-size-ink-pad-nocturne" target="_blank">Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink</a> <br /></li></ul><p>Other Supplies:</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Arteza Real Brush Pens</li><li>Scallop Circle Dies (Spellbinders) </li><li>Paper Doily <br /></li><li>Vintage Photo Distress Ink (Ranger) <br /></li><li>These colors of Distress Oxide (Ranger):</li><ul><li> Dusty Concord, Picked Raspberry, Peeled Paint<br /></li></ul></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsAIb22veov6k70VygbmWAcv2GrymtAC2cYK1tMZL2MvdLumDG0jOuWXyQJrxvguPeDOsDVBBua2QdE4E9YXoGcwsldoebJp7A3434U13oXUSDy9Zipi0yZDDdFByBVLWA-jnsU6XDe53YeUlsDvszyvufEjQCCS3xKv7cknyBUpvoVRuQjtu16EcBrw/s2034/DSC_9389.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2034" data-original-width="2034" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsAIb22veov6k70VygbmWAcv2GrymtAC2cYK1tMZL2MvdLumDG0jOuWXyQJrxvguPeDOsDVBBua2QdE4E9YXoGcwsldoebJp7A3434U13oXUSDy9Zipi0yZDDdFByBVLWA-jnsU6XDe53YeUlsDvszyvufEjQCCS3xKv7cknyBUpvoVRuQjtu16EcBrw/w640-h640/DSC_9389.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p> This post linked to:<br /></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-701-stamps.html" target="_blank">Kraft Chicks Challenge - Stamps</a></li><li><a href="https://tictactoechallenge.com/tttc240-featured-designer-vicky/" target="_blank">Tic Tac Toe Challenge - Kraft, Die Cut, Markers</a></li><li><a href="https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-741-pour-some-sugar-on-me.html" target="_blank">Little Red Wagon - Pour Some Sugar on Me</a></li><li><a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2024/02/february-challenge.html" target="_blank">Stamping Sensations Challenge - Animals, Birds and Creatures</a></li></ul><p></p>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-11005284758048328202024-02-04T06:00:00.056-05:002024-02-04T14:33:47.744-05:00His Strength for our Weakness<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUzCvvU3VtKTkKog2DNb9UWIMDTQ7p2jJScYdUbHPk_95atZeLZ7ga6l9GoZVWOysxwNwp_FW-taPWApPHcDZTCBXZifYbX0efG5fsBLwo_6TA8zXXJLEQuV5eLUJDZK0v5z_fbWfSVy53ThxQToxER81DDW8CkH7B_-Op5amIpmjeDEFxVwDwFF3Kfw/s2017/DSC_9413.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="2017" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUzCvvU3VtKTkKog2DNb9UWIMDTQ7p2jJScYdUbHPk_95atZeLZ7ga6l9GoZVWOysxwNwp_FW-taPWApPHcDZTCBXZifYbX0efG5fsBLwo_6TA8zXXJLEQuV5eLUJDZK0v5z_fbWfSVy53ThxQToxER81DDW8CkH7B_-Op5amIpmjeDEFxVwDwFF3Kfw/w640-h640/DSC_9413.JPG" width="640" /></a></i></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /> "But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong."</i></span><i style="font-size: large;"> </i><div><span style="font-size: medium;">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Let's give our weaknesses to God. Who knows maybe He wants to use them to: <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">humble our hearts and keep us from thinking more of ourselves than we should</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">bring God glory when others see our patient endurance of suffering</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">root out self-sufficiency and cause us to depend on God daily for strength to overcome</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">honor the Lord when we offer God a sacrifice of praise in spite of our handicaps</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">start a ministry that endeavors to ease the suffering of others with the same problem</span></li></ul><p></p><div><span style="font-size: medium;">📌 Quote: "Deny your weakness, and you will never realize God's strength in you." - Joni Eareckson Tada </span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="background-color: white; color: #212529; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;"> </span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCyfIAO_XFJgEz1oNz72jBaYtRh19RHY9MMS_OtyR0N7OTQiwu_b-5dg3GC-VmuOxLmXTiw8cgJFBLuSywETzbZ_4UoKGCcuxNiPWLx_2LZORwnBuBRMHpNKXyKxmBa17KpizuB8pL1PnupMwsEN9VNZvgj7hlRiqlIGtdL9dIcGTMYDhoWCKLslIHg/s2299/DSC_9426.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2299" data-original-width="2299" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCyfIAO_XFJgEz1oNz72jBaYtRh19RHY9MMS_OtyR0N7OTQiwu_b-5dg3GC-VmuOxLmXTiw8cgJFBLuSywETzbZ_4UoKGCcuxNiPWLx_2LZORwnBuBRMHpNKXyKxmBa17KpizuB8pL1PnupMwsEN9VNZvgj7hlRiqlIGtdL9dIcGTMYDhoWCKLslIHg/w400-h400/DSC_9426.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="background-color: white; color: #212529; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"></span><p></p><p><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="background-color: white; color: #212529; font-size: medium; text-align: center;">Supplies and Tools:</span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-grace.html" target="_blank">Grace Stamp Set (Stamp Simply)</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-steel-dies-fishtail-sentiment-banners.html" style="background-color: white; color: #38761d; font-family: Merriweather; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Fishtail Banner Dies (Stamp Simply)</a> </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/sizzix-thinlits-dies-by-tim-holtz-skeleton-leaves.html" target="_blank">Skeleton Leaves (Sizzix - Tim Holtz)</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/stitched-circles-2-die-set/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Stitched Circles 2 Die Set (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)</span></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/texture-tiles-4-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12">Texture Tiles 4 (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)</a></span></span></span></span></span><span> <br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Heidi-Swapp-369376-Tools-Memorydex/dp/B00TC4OGS2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2TZYJ94STGUWG&keywords=Memorydex+2-Slot+Hole+Rolodex+Punch+%28Heidi+Swapp%29&qid=1703602386&sprefix=memorydex+2-slot+hole+rolodex+punch+heidi+swapp+%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-2" target="_blank"><span>Memorydex 2-Slot Hole Rolodex Punch (Heidi Swapp)<br /></span></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1338323130/limited-release-frost-white-catalogdex?click_key=bcc38eb3c39cbe1adb35ac466f0fa5ffad5aee30%3A1338323130&click_sum=6d2a536b&ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1&sts=1" target="_blank"><span>Frost White Catalogdex</span></a> (Catelogdex Co.)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/HAUSTGO-Puncher-Scrapbooking-Journals-Planners/dp/B0C4SWMMCQ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=PR9IZ495X12B&keywords=tab+punch&qid=1703602300&sprefix=t%2Caps%2C988&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1" target="_blank">File Tab Punch </a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.dressmycraft.com/papers-cardstocks/timeless-beauty-6quotx6quot-paper-pad" target="_blank"><span>Timeless Beauty Paper Pad (Dress My Craft) </span></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Paper Doily</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Flowers</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Buttons <br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">White Gel Pen<br /></span></li></ul><p></p><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="background-color: white; color: #212529; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXAhQzifHRzMp8xhNVVJ-xmkcbOx_d6LJ_sYRpxuXF8MJR1VgoYo-bFsahQdedSHdl48X1U1QxJG0eoWhRbDrnCy0ibSoaEAEfFLispxemTh7Bf_Kwpuy7VDZZUO9GMT7-AOQSy3Sc0ZSX4IK9G4YFpvdvOBxWCQzc39S64_xPXpvVHzvZY68b6kw0Ag/s2017/DSC_9416.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="2017" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXAhQzifHRzMp8xhNVVJ-xmkcbOx_d6LJ_sYRpxuXF8MJR1VgoYo-bFsahQdedSHdl48X1U1QxJG0eoWhRbDrnCy0ibSoaEAEfFLispxemTh7Bf_Kwpuy7VDZZUO9GMT7-AOQSy3Sc0ZSX4IK9G4YFpvdvOBxWCQzc39S64_xPXpvVHzvZY68b6kw0Ag/w640-h640/DSC_9416.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>This post linked to:</p><ul><li><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/01/anything-goes-weeks-623-624.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-113/" target="_blank">Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes</a></li></ul><p></p></div>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-53682987727141705852024-02-01T07:11:00.001-05:002024-02-01T07:11:15.949-05:00Mini Card Pocket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrVjvLg3HjoQDciQxIJxpfkoUd-SdjybOgUoy7niLmHjohk0tXKLJCJ6C3abyKeR6hDqkT9v2tqMuBCpX11n1Eyx3NrWSImyvHW1siR-e0C7oD1HMozc1oX7sua4YFoUA4uNy4jqKjv-NmAYoeO2bG_dc3v6VgF3UmlhcUktt3sEt0N9xnwIKITpW5A/s1902/DSC_9345.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1901" data-original-width="1902" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrVjvLg3HjoQDciQxIJxpfkoUd-SdjybOgUoy7niLmHjohk0tXKLJCJ6C3abyKeR6hDqkT9v2tqMuBCpX11n1Eyx3NrWSImyvHW1siR-e0C7oD1HMozc1oX7sua4YFoUA4uNy4jqKjv-NmAYoeO2bG_dc3v6VgF3UmlhcUktt3sEt0N9xnwIKITpW5A/w640-h640/DSC_9345.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Today I have a mini spring card and pocket to share with you featuring several products from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. The little pocket can also be used for a treat bag, and I've included a tutorial for how I created it. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">To see how I used these as a<a href="https://www.shoregirlscreations.com/2024/01/try-it-on-tuesday-add-some-text.html" target="_blank"> treat bag click here </a>--- <a href="https://www.shoregirlscreations.com/2024/01/love-is-in-air.html" target="_blank">This post shows</a> you the faux glassine bags turned into mini Valentines. <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Mini Pocket / Treat Bag Directions:</span></b><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiufsZ4MS5p44clT0WO636BBnqJ3LlxOY2fFuxgJEaNTT4-zsWs3HGuEd-LAdvyPYjHstDsDuPRgubaVBXagXqiAVv-qymICKalYbWITSNzudXUeAuARuReUcO1M-gUDtIYcXyEPv7LWzf9svjDw0ypeSRk_2bKLks8V1SP7AUQ_mC43WNRJrXzrylObQ/s4022/DSC_9329-side.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2011" data-original-width="4022" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiufsZ4MS5p44clT0WO636BBnqJ3LlxOY2fFuxgJEaNTT4-zsWs3HGuEd-LAdvyPYjHstDsDuPRgubaVBXagXqiAVv-qymICKalYbWITSNzudXUeAuARuReUcO1M-gUDtIYcXyEPv7LWzf9svjDw0ypeSRk_2bKLks8V1SP7AUQ_mC43WNRJrXzrylObQ/w640-h320/DSC_9329-side.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">1. Decide how wide you want your treat bag to be, double that measurement and add 1/4 inch</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">2. Fold your the two sides of your paper to the center, overlapping 1/4 of an inch</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi60MSN5N3zZ7v8fC3854th3U9FOJk-TBtUjV3L9qRan15kGegu7q6SWpLNkgR9oFIjcxb8Ku2jPDgtDDlSxVZd1UcDIOb2NNwQ7EPRfyzoieIrPcYPpBzQ3qLa8ejD3BVUzux6wAS36PqJ1Yn9Kt059E2zPe7kA4ei67TveuN2VBcfA2vyM_RVH_17xg/s4022/DSC_9336-side.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2011" data-original-width="4022" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi60MSN5N3zZ7v8fC3854th3U9FOJk-TBtUjV3L9qRan15kGegu7q6SWpLNkgR9oFIjcxb8Ku2jPDgtDDlSxVZd1UcDIOb2NNwQ7EPRfyzoieIrPcYPpBzQ3qLa8ejD3BVUzux6wAS36PqJ1Yn9Kt059E2zPe7kA4ei67TveuN2VBcfA2vyM_RVH_17xg/w640-h320/DSC_9336-side.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">3. Fold the bottom up approximately 1/4 of an inch </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">4. Open your paper back up and trim off the bottom two corners</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqFe3moFZqXE9opwuRHlWIZVAyeggn1AY2QVwMbGdl3huVp4S7lBmAqxdtUmdsJlayVcGRZnFpF0e-eHE69jTmte49P13VFtVvMjHYk7bI_lYY7Hz6cx68Lb1-8KPCiYcqZKEn8CgSWjImaf5v5YCKnIIokP9kFZjBuZPmvWLA6f8GjPn7veU_nEUWfQ/s4023/DSC_9341-side.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2011" data-original-width="4023" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqFe3moFZqXE9opwuRHlWIZVAyeggn1AY2QVwMbGdl3huVp4S7lBmAqxdtUmdsJlayVcGRZnFpF0e-eHE69jTmte49P13VFtVvMjHYk7bI_lYY7Hz6cx68Lb1-8KPCiYcqZKEn8CgSWjImaf5v5YCKnIIokP9kFZjBuZPmvWLA6f8GjPn7veU_nEUWfQ/w640-h320/DSC_9341-side.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">5. Decide what kind of decorative top you'd like and use pinking sheers or a circle punch to create it<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">6. Fold your bag back up and adhere together</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">NOTE: You can use typing paper, card stock, patterned paper, or wax paper (to create faux glassine bags)</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyiUhd0Ex-W7D_fiSePATzfMi4MZ3_Jj7-cwKGWIVQur-zNGqVy5dZ6YmtauFT0elicnLMqGeXMRT6GlAeVuahcmWqW-AH8Mxg-xTsi3nL6MSBD6Q-SIAG4zDLEQIxAbCGw97qQCitXiTZz1X60qJVvqJxNTCLR7LPdv8p9YCAT4jcwa1Pbl3q1taScw/s2568/DSC_9352.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2567" data-original-width="2568" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyiUhd0Ex-W7D_fiSePATzfMi4MZ3_Jj7-cwKGWIVQur-zNGqVy5dZ6YmtauFT0elicnLMqGeXMRT6GlAeVuahcmWqW-AH8Mxg-xTsi3nL6MSBD6Q-SIAG4zDLEQIxAbCGw97qQCitXiTZz1X60qJVvqJxNTCLR7LPdv8p9YCAT4jcwa1Pbl3q1taScw/w640-h640/DSC_9352.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ40Fj70ar5lDtG4twxHcWvjRv-iICB6ktRO0naXo1lfPkbtLpNFc96vjdyJ-yLaUvD7SymGg0MibsfNvEKY_2aTxp239H1bP2SBg30P932JeOFpX_SpS1u6CelFdZD-F0SKl6nntpM2koj44JaeSHcJa9qzNT3yfZBojarZKn1aiyi44t8dVTfJrfBw/s3840/Springtime-side.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="3840" height="106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ40Fj70ar5lDtG4twxHcWvjRv-iICB6ktRO0naXo1lfPkbtLpNFc96vjdyJ-yLaUvD7SymGg0MibsfNvEKY_2aTxp239H1bP2SBg30P932JeOFpX_SpS1u6CelFdZD-F0SKl6nntpM2koj44JaeSHcJa9qzNT3yfZBojarZKn1aiyi44t8dVTfJrfBw/w640-h106/Springtime-side.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <b>~This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you~</b><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> Supplies and Tools:</span></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>From Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps:</span></span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/springtime-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12">Springtime </a></span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/springtime-babies-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12" target="_blank">Springtime Babies</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/diagonal-plaid-background-clear-stamp/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Diagonal Plaid Background<span><br /></span></span></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/texture-tiles-4-clear-stamp-set/?aff=12">Texture Tiles 4 </a></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/stitched-circles-1-die-set/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Stitched Circles Dies Set</span></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/stitched-circles-2-die-set/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Stitched Circles 2 Die Set</span></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/versafine-clair-nocturne-ink-pad/?aff=12" target="_blank"><span>Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink </span></a></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span>Arteza Real Brush Pens </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span>Ribbon</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span>Crochet Thread </span></span></span></span></span><span> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>These colors of Distress Ink (Ranger):</span></span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Prized Ribbon, Mustard Seed</span></span></li></ul></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWzdsO8Dn_I8s1vUg2Qs29ZzbgBfe8qGU5GQOlyFCGb1J_AeUIefiKCBqRksWGcW57HhriYs5exHhzuMz2kUzTr67RISlx2p5lzsKLccxAJ2jpr0xhFYb0xpPa8JTyhXHAa3HW_-udAFtG1icJJ7iHgoQG-EHx_E0ICYOC5Lc5qBmi6fp1mp27rhKfA/s1847/DSC_9353.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1846" data-original-width="1847" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWzdsO8Dn_I8s1vUg2Qs29ZzbgBfe8qGU5GQOlyFCGb1J_AeUIefiKCBqRksWGcW57HhriYs5exHhzuMz2kUzTr67RISlx2p5lzsKLccxAJ2jpr0xhFYb0xpPa8JTyhXHAa3HW_-udAFtG1icJJ7iHgoQG-EHx_E0ICYOC5Lc5qBmi6fp1mp27rhKfA/w640-h640/DSC_9353.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>This post linked to:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/week-765.html" target="_blank">Allsorts Challenge - Anything but square</a></li><li><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-701-stamps.html" target="_blank">Krafty Chicks Challenge - Stamps</a></li><li><a href="https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-741-pour-some-sugar-on-me.html" target="_blank">Little Red Wagon Challenge - Pour some sugar on me</a></li><li><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-113/" target="_blank">Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes</a></li></ul><p></p>Esther Asburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942095247360026115.post-24656403359911578532024-01-31T06:00:00.021-05:002024-01-31T11:16:55.678-05:00Forever Loved<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEg3sVuu6o42tC-J-SFGEEqSMKqAesOzD3W0blRjxzYiF5ttEf5SnKV8dU4kuGE1W1Vs65UqCkMB3ODrylSNF10xGpz5z5ytGrfWxHpJixf42lf76WGXKpBF7Z-uDKdZcv0stQQDj3twRXHAQfYOuW72zAB3qDWWJhM3YgRht1z7Dolt5F29YNbLY9uQ/s2202/DSC_9155.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2202" data-original-width="2202" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEg3sVuu6o42tC-J-SFGEEqSMKqAesOzD3W0blRjxzYiF5ttEf5SnKV8dU4kuGE1W1Vs65UqCkMB3ODrylSNF10xGpz5z5ytGrfWxHpJixf42lf76WGXKpBF7Z-uDKdZcv0stQQDj3twRXHAQfYOuW72zAB3qDWWJhM3YgRht1z7Dolt5F29YNbLY9uQ/w640-h640/DSC_9155.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Squeezing in one more Sweet 'n Sassy card for January. This one features the NEW Flourish Background and With Love stamp sets as well as that beautiful Delicate Doily die. I added text using the Typewriter Text Background stamp and pretty flowers from Forever Loved. The background was stamped using distress ink and the flowers were colored with Arteza Brush pens. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLl_mMZuyitumNBcyPrkL_1OCjgegGJrmFApkHWL-Qwp9tLcJOeIJTEsj4zhNJKiVn3PWhBd8G9r0CAm0hchQVz_Sgjo6IFuAFZ1elc65rVxs7l8VlZLb8za3bM1mkKPip6F-zy4rE_ltRw5n3-uOhD6pkK3sOAGDw9XVh6YIqVxcGpVLb8rnaTkdiw/s1080/vault-40-category-banner.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="1080" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLl_mMZuyitumNBcyPrkL_1OCjgegGJrmFApkHWL-Qwp9tLcJOeIJTEsj4zhNJKiVn3PWhBd8G9r0CAm0hchQVz_Sgjo6IFuAFZ1elc65rVxs7l8VlZLb8za3bM1mkKPip6F-zy4rE_ltRw5n3-uOhD6pkK3sOAGDw9XVh6YIqVxcGpVLb8rnaTkdiw/w400-h259/vault-40-category-banner.webp" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/40-off-sale/?aff=12" target="_blank">Be sure to check out their 40% off sale!</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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