Simple Pleasures - Week 10

52 Blessings Challenge

Week 10

I downloaded Shimmerin' Shamrocks by Bon Scrapatit three days ago and have just finished my 3rd LO with the free kit! This kit is really wonderful and very versatile. My "March Blessings" page was very St. Patrick's Dayish; however on "It's The Little Things" and "Simple Pleasures" are not and both are very different. There are so many different options for this kit!

Credits:

Shimmerin' Shamrocks from Bon Scrapatit Designs; Word Art: Black and White Digital Power Palette from Creative Memories; Font: Traveling_Typewriter

It's The Little Things - Week 9

Week 9

This is our Black and Gold Colombian Tegu Marley. Joe and I got Marley in November of '08 and he was just 6mos. old. We knew that Colombian Tegus were more aggressive than Argentinian Tegus but we were committed to putting in the time it would take to make sure Marley would be tame. He was just a little guy when we brought him home but he was a vicious little guy. We actually had to wear leather gloves to keep from being bit. Now that he's older and much, much bigger, we are able to hold him and pet him (without gloves). Many people don't like lizards, but they hold a special place in our hearts and we truly love this little guy!

Credits: Shimmerin' Shamrocks from Bon Scrapatit Designs; Word Art: Black and White Digital Power Palette from Creative Memories; Font: Hank BT

Scrap happy and far behind...

I have definitely been a scrap happy scrapper this week! Not only have I been trying to get some more pages finished, I've also been trying to get my previous pages posted here. I am still super far behind on my 52 Blessings challenge and don't even want to talk about the Scripture Challenge! I am excited though because I do have a plan for the 52 Blessings and hope to be getting several pages done soon! It's almost June and I haven't even scrapped anything from March, April, or May! I better get to scrappin'!

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