He watches me

 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7

In ancient markets, sparrows were the cheapest creatures you could buy. Five of them were sold for two copper coins—with the fifth one practically thrown in as a free bonus because it held so little value. Yet Jesus said that these small, insignificant birds were not forgotten by God. When the weight of our worries make us feel tiny and forgotten, these verses anchor us in a quiet truth: to God, we are never just another face in the crowd. Our Abba Father knows us inside and out, right down to the exact number of hairs on our head. If His tenderness reaches down to the tiny sparrow, how deeply must He cherish the ones made in His own image?

Today's mini art journal page features products from Creative Worship Stamps. I inked smooshed two colors of distress ink onto the background and stenciled over it with the diamond tile stencil. I spot stamped sentiments from Faith Definitions 2 and Grunge Elements 2 before creating my little centerpiece collage. Bits of washi tape, drywall tape, and a mini paperclip add interests and texture. 

This week's birthday sale: Buy 2 Get 1 FREE stencils

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 Supplies and Tools:

• From Creative Worship Stamps:
• His Name stamp set
• Faith Definitions 2 stamp set
• More Than Sparrows stamp set
• More Than Sparrows die set
• Grunge Elements 2 stamp set
• Tabs, Tickets & More die set
• Specimen Slides Die Set
• Diamond Tile Stencil
• Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink  
• Mixed Media Paper Pad   
• 3.5" x 5.5" Watercolor Paper Pad 
• Drywall Tape
• Washi Tape
• Mini Paper Clip
• Arteza Real Brush Pens
• Peeled Paint and Peacock Feather Distress Ink (Ranger)

This post linked to:

• Word Art Wednesday - ATG
• Stencil Challenge - ATG with stencils + optional 1 color plus neutrals
• Triple B Challenge - Birds, Butterflies, Blooms

Vintage Christmas Tree

It seems most of my holiday cards have wrapped themselves in vintage country charm this season. I think it’s because with every passing year, my heart leans into nostalgia and the warm memories of childhood just a little bit more. There's nothing quite like old-fashioned charm to make the winter days feel warm and cozy. 

Today's shaker card features products from Stamp Simply, and once again I used printable patterned papers as my base. I stamped the Vintage Christmas Background (on sale this week!!) on a piece of vintage ledger paper and inked around the edges with vintage photo distress ink. To create the shaker, I made a pocket from a piece of vellum and filled it with sparkly glitter and stars before adhering it behind my die cut window. The tree is decorated with tiny rhinestones and a distress inked star. 

Supplies from Stamp Simply:  

• Vintage Christmas Background
• Vintage Ovals and Twigs Dies
• O Christmas Tree Stamp Set 
• O Christmas Tree Die Set
• Wonder of Christmas Sentiments
• Patriotic Stars & Stripes Dies  (used for the stars - retired)

Other Supplies:

• Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, & Rustic Wilderness Distress Ink (Ranger)
• December Nature Notes Background Digital Papers (Wildflower Whiskers)
• Rhinestones
• Starry Glitter
• Vellum

The inside of my card is inked around the edges with vintage photo distress ink, and I stamped the pine tree repeatedly along the bottom edge. A die cut gingham tree and sentiment from Wonder of Christmas Sentiments complete this card. 

This post linked to:

• Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge - Christmas themed inspiration board
• Try it on Tuesday Challenge - Getting Ready for Christmas
• As You Like Challenge - Favorite Christmas Embellishment
• Rhinestones - they add a little pop of sparkle 
• Allsorts Challenge - Winter mood board

Pocket Card

 This month Creative Worship Stamps is celebrating 19 years in business so the creative team will be showcasing both old and new products all month long. I chose a sentiment set first released in 2012 as my starting point for creating this pocket card. This card is part of their Then & Now IG Hop starting today. If you'd like to enter the drawing for a $25 gift card to CWS - visit my Instagram page and click on this project for more info.

Trying to carry all our anxieties, fears, and daily struggles alone is exhausting. There is so much peace in releasing them into the hands of our Savior and trusting His path, even when the journey is painful.

Don't miss out on the 1st week of birthday sales! 

Get 19% off all stamp sets with coupon code STAMP26 

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 Supplies and Tools:

• From Creative Worship Stamps:
• Jesus Cares
• Sketched Roses
• Vintage Ledger Page
• Vintage Floral Collection Stamp Set
• Vintage Floral Collection Die Set 
• Stitched Circles 1 Die Set
• Stitched Circles 2 Die Set 
• Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink  
• Rhinestons
• Crochet Lace
• Burlap Twine
• Vintage Photo Distress Ink
• Arteza Real Brush Pens
• Country Autumn Scrapbook (Warholm Creations)
• Farmhouse Blessings Junk Journal Digital Kit (Wild Flower Whiskers)

This post linked to:

• Time Out Challenge - Friendship, Encouragement, Support
• Four Seasons Challenge - Fall
• The Paper Funday Challenge - ATG + optional autumn or Christmas
• Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - Orange flower inspiration board
• Tripe B Challenge - Birds, Blooms, and/or Butterflies

Rustic Christmas

There is something special about old-world charm during the Christmas season. Today's handmade card captures the nostalgic spirit of the holidays blended with rustic textures and featuring the products of the week from Stamp Simply. 

All the papers are digital and were printed on white card stock. The background was distressed around the edges with scissors. All the images were inked around the edges with vintage photo distress ink. The stars and deer were cut from kraft card stock and inked with walnut stain distress ink to make them darker. 

Supplies from Stamp Simply:  

• O Christmas Tree Stamp Set 
• O Christmas Tree Die Set
• Wonder of Christmas Sentiments
• Patriotic Stars & Stripes Dies  (used for the stars - retired)

Other Supplies:

• Darling Deer Dies (Tim Holtz)
• Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink    
• Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, & Prize Ribbon Distress Ink (Ranger)
• Country Christmas digital paper (Butterfly Brush Studio)
• December Nature Notes Background Digital Papers (Wildflower Whiskers)

This post linked to:

• Make My Monday Challenge - Winter Animals
• Krafty Chicks Challenge - ATG + optional coffee