The Little Drummer Boy

I've finally begun scrapbooking once again!! Yay!! For the Sweet, Sweet Song challenge in December, we were asked to remember the true meaning of Christmas and also to think of a song that reflected this. My husband Joe reminded me of "The Little Drummer Boy" and how all he had to bring the baby Jesus was a song.

So many times during Christmas, I hear of people being disappointed when they didn't get the gift they wanted or if it wasn't in the price range they had expected. It's nice to remember that Jesus is the reason we celebrate CHRISTmas! It was His birthday and yet He was here to give us the gift...the gift of eternal salvation should we choose to accept it!

Shine Tori, Shine

June's My Sweet, Sweet Song Challenge's theme is "Shine Through Me"

While I had a difficult time choosing a song to use, I knew that it was going to be about my little sister and my prayer for her to cling the Jesus and let His light shine through her life!

When I started this challenge, I decided that I was going to do a two page LO each month. This is sometimes frustrating with these challenges, in the past I haven't really used pictures. But I think it's working out nicely now!

I was a featured artist for Made Ya Look Monday at FaithSisters.com!!

Credits: Little Light by Designs by Angel at Faith Sisters digital gallery; Font: tropicali Script BTN Bamboo, Edwardian Script ITC, and Razzle Dazzle

My Father's Love Letter-May

My Sweet, Sweet Song Challenge for May. This month's theme is "safe in your arms".

I have to admit that I was stuck on this months challenge! I had so many songs in mind that I just couldn't pick one. I like to use powerpoint templates from Sharefaith.com in my scrapbooking and when I came across "A Father's Love Letter" template, I had not only an idea for the song but also for the layout. I find it comforting that the God I serve is never changing and that His word is eternal. He knew me before I was even a thought and loves me more that I can even imagine. He holds me in the palm of his hand, gives me rest, and comforts my heart and soul!

I was a featured artist for Made Ya Look Monday at FaithSisters.com!

credits: Photos from sharefaith.com powerpoint templates; paper and embellishments from Tower by Scrap Quest Designs by Jennifer Eldridge; Font: 1942 Report

Sweetly Broken - April

This is My Sweet, Sweet Song Challenge for April. The theme for this month was "My salvation, my restoration"

April's challenge was an awesome time to reflect on the sacrifice that Jesus made in order for us to be restored and forgiven. We have an amazing father in heaven and His love for us is beyond comprehension! As the lyrics of my chosen song say, "how wondrous Your redeeming love and how great is Your faithfulness". Even when we are so undeserving He is willing to cleanse us of our sins and claim us as His very own children. I am so thankful that I serve such a loving God!

Credits: Alive by TMA designs (faithsisters.com digital shop); Picture: Sharefaith.com powerpoint templates; Font: Microsoft Sans Serif

Marvelous Light - March

My Sweet, Sweet Song Challenge for March's Theme is, "All my worship"

"Sin has lost it's power, death has lost it's sting. From the grave You've risen Victoriously! Into marvelous light I'm running, out of darkness, out of shame..." I this song. It speaks so clearly of the darkness that I once lived in before I came to know Jesus. With Jesus I don't have to fear even death and know that He has removed my shame and cleansed the stains that sin had left upon me. I am so thankful for the peace that our Lord gives to those who believe in Him and Him!

I was a featured artist for Made Ya Look Monday at Faithsisters.com!

Credits: Photos from Sharefaith.com powerpoint templates; Frames and Paper: Pure Praise from Scrap Quest Designs by Jennifer Eldridge; Paper: Bring on the Music by Designs by Angel and also from Happy Musician Collab kit (Faithsisters.com digital shop); Font: Hotel Coral Essex and Alabama

Everything - February

My Sweet, Sweet Song Challenge from Faithsisters.com

The theme for February was, "I hear your voice"

Credits: Ribbon: In the Midst of You from Scrap Quest Designs by Jennifer Eldridge; Flowers: I Hear Your Voice from Designs by Angel (Faithsisters.com digital gallery); Paper: The Land of Nod by weefaerie; Frame: Love Is In the Air by Collab Girls Creation; Font: James Han

I Can Only Imagine- January

My Sweet, Sweet Song Challenge from Faithsisters.com

I love this monthly challenge! Each month we have to create a LO that is inspired by a particular Christian song. We get a theme and then find a song that "speaks" to us. Not only are we challenged to follow the theme but we are also challenged to use a particular color palette. The theme for January was, "My Soul Cries Out"

Every time I listen to this song I nearly get tears in my eyes. The lyrics are so true for me. I can only imagine what I will do when I see Jesus. Will I dance for joy, be still, stand before Jesus, or fall, will I sing hallelujah, or even be able to speak in the Lord's presence...I can only imagine.

Credits: God Shaped Hole from Scrap Quest Designs by Jennifer Eldridge; Font: Calligraph421 BT