Joy Clair Faith Quotes...

Hello there stamping friends, I'm back to share a brand new sentiment set from Joy Clair called Faith Quotes.  I love this set because of the mix of sentiment fonts AND that many of the sentiments sing to me as I read them.  Yes, you read that right...The sentiments sing to me!  Well, when I read them, I often hear the music that includes these words.  Here, let me share what I mean:  

The sentiment I chose "It is well with my soul" is a beautiful hymn and has been sung for ages.  A contemporary version is available now.  Take a listen:  

This set really doesn't need any additonal embellishments or fancy design...although I did try to stretch myself. This IS enough!  

I chose to feature this sentiment with in black- stark contrast against the yellow background and with a very simplistic layout.  I did however, add a few background elements (from the set) using Memento Pear Tart and Dandelion Ink that help support the undulation and rhythm of the song.

Just a few bits of "golden angel hair and golden bling finish the card off.

Take a peek of another sentiment that sang to me:  His Grace is Enough...When I read it, this is what I heard:

AMEN!

So...the question is.... Do YOU hear music in stamp sentiments?  I hope you do now.  <3 p="">

A Mother's Love...

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers out there!  I have to say, my Momma is AMAZING and I want to wish her the most fabulous day ever.  I hope she is having fun spending time with my dad in Europe and I am looking forward to when I can pick them up at the airport.  

In reflecting on all my Mom's fabulous character traits, my heart was drawn to the bible verse in Proverbs.  I was particularly embraced by Proverbs 31: 25-31.  Take a glance...This is SO my mother!  

I knew I had to journal this page and include some amazing and loving colors.  They remind me of her warmth, her loving spirit, her faith, her patience and her kindness...She is the She in She...and so much more.  

I chose to decorate this page using Ranger Distress Oxide inks (and water) by Ranger.  I stamped the flowers from the Doodle Flowers set from Joy Clair and applied them in a cascading array across my penciled journaling.  The leaves were stamped using Memento Pear Tart ink.

 This Bible passage just spoke to me and of my mom.  Every. Single. Word that was highlighted gave me a visual of my mom.  I'm so blessed to have been chosen to be her daughter.

Thank you for stopping by.  I encourage you to find your Mom in His word...Read it.  Study it. Visualize these words...You will find her.  <3 p="">

Sunday Sip and Share...Fill Me Up!

Hello there Coffee Loving friends!  It's Kerry here for another installment of Sunday Sip and Share! I hope you've been having fun hopping along with the Spring Coffee Lovers Hop!  I've been so inspired by the many awesome creations posted thus far and can't wait to see more!

Today, I'm sharing a project created in my Journaling Bible.  Hope you enjoy!

The sentiment on the coffee cup "Stir Up My Heart" inspired my search for the perfect Bible Verse and I found it in Hebrews 10:24-25.  This verse was a good reminder to me.  This stamp set called Fill me Up from Sweet n' Sassy (Creative Worship series).  I stamped the cups onto white cardstock, added some watercolor and cut them out. After that, I watercolored the pages and highlighted the scripture.

Embellishing came last.  Adding some texture by using pink tissue paper (this set came wrapped in the tissue paper!) and some sparkle washi tape and corrugated paper.

A few sketchy journaling elements and doodles over the watercolored layer helped me finish the panels off.

A closer look at the scripture helps encourage me to stir up myself and others...Be good, do good things.  Encourage others by demonstrating faithfulness and a true heart.

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you were inspired by this creation.  As with all of my Sunday Sip and share posts, I created a sketch that you can use to make some awesome cards!  I won't add an inlinkz today so that you can add it to the coffee hop itself. Enjoy the hop and see you in blogland!  :)