Friend of Faith Blog Hop

(If you are looking for the Christian Paper Crafts/Unity Hop, please scroll down one post.)

Welcome to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine's A Faith Perspective Thankful for Friends Faith Blog Hop. Today, we're out in force on the internet -- showing our faith and giving the glory to God. United, we stand as Christian paper crafters and blog owners to make a presence on the internet for all to see. We're celebrating the theme of friends and we're happy to share our projects with you based on the verse:

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. " Ecc4:9-10a

If you have hopped here from Catherine's blog, you're in the right place. If you're just joining in on the fun, you can find the start of the train HERE. First, we would like to take a moment to thank our generous co-sponsors: Layers of Color Stamps, Gina K Designs Stamps and Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. Together with Scrapbook News and Review Magazine, these companies have donated some wonderful prizes for today's blog hop.

Prizes? Oh, yeah! There will be three lucky grand prize winners for today's event.

To enter, simply hop to the blogs of all of the participating staff members of Scrapbook News and Review Magazine, take note of the staff member's name, and leave a comment on their posts. Then send us an email at
games@scrapbooknewsandreview.com listing each of the staff members who participated in today's hop. It's that easy. All entries must be received by Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12 noon, EST and three winners will be randomly chosen to win.

What are the prizes?

One $100 gift certificate from Layers of Color Stamps AND a 6 month subscription to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine.

One basket of goodies -- four stamp sets from Gina K Designs and a 6 month subscription to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine.

One set of digital stamps from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps and a 3 month subscription to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine.

In addition, every participating staff member of Scrapbook News and Review Magazine will offer a free one-month subscription to the magazine to one of their lucky visitors by simply leaving a comment on their blog. That's a lot of chances to win, so let's get to the Hop!

The card I made does not have a friendship theme, however, I made it for a dear friend who needs some strength and encouragement right now. Friendship is more than just being there during the good times, but it's all about just simply "being there"! I have used the "Jesus" stamp set from Our Daily Bread designs, along with Memory Box "Butterfield" designer paper, and a wooden cross I picked up on vacation in Gatlinburg, TN this summer. I stamped the Jesus image onto vellum, colored Him with markers and adhered the vellum directly to the designer paper. Using a circle punch and mask, I sponged the "halo" around Him. I wanted the card to have a very "natural" feel, so used linen thread and a few chocolate colored brads. Jesus and His word are the stars here!!!

Thanks again to our sponsors and to Anne House for organizing what ended up being the largest blog hop I've ever seen.....isn't our God great?!

From here, you will be hopping to Cheryl Nyboer's blog. Enjoy the hop and have a blessed weekend!!

Christian Paper Crafts Blog Hop Featuring Unity Stamp Company!

What an exciting day today!!! Welcome to Christian Paper Crafts' very first BLOG HOP!!! Our members and visitors give so much support, love, and encouragement each and every day, so it is our turn to give a little back....with some prizes!!! Our sponsor for the month of November is the one and only Unity Stamp Company!!!! Angela has not only supplied our Design Team with some fabulous stamps to showcase this month, but has donated stamps as well for our blog hop!!!

Another exciting announcement is that our Guest Designer this month is Jenny Charboneau, lovingly known as "Miss Boo" at Christian Paper Crafts and Splitcoast Stampers! Jen, the "Queen" of Clean and Simple, is as sweet as she is talented.....it has been a blast working with her this month!! (Wait until you see her Turkey layout.....make sure you aren't taking a drink of your coffee once you hop to her blog or your screen may get a shower!!) I think you will be more than pleased with the designs along the hop today.....these ladies are not only talented at paper-crafting, but total blessings in my life....wonderful friends who love the Lord and love one another!!!

The stamps I received from Unity are Simple Blessings, which I will be showcasing on Monday on Christian Paper Crafts in our "Design Team Delights" gallery. Check back often to see our Design Team's Unity creations this month, both at CPC Unity Gallery and in our Unity gallery at Splitcoast .

Today's project was a total blast.....I was sooooo excited to receive "Build A Turkey" as well. There are soooo many possibilities with this set....I love it!!! I decided to paper-piece my turkey and scene with Basic Grey "Lemonade" designer papers.

Now, on to the hop! There are six of us participating in the hop today. If you have hopped here from Natalie's blog, you're in the right spot. If you happened along by chance, please start at Cindy's blog. Leave a comment on each blog to be eligible to win one of six stamp sets from Unity Stamp Company. There will be three Simple Blessings stamp sets and three Devoted stamp sets which are from the new Ippity line! Comments will close at midnight Sunday CST and the winners will be announced Monday on each individual blog.

Thanks again to Unity and thanks to you for stopping by and participating in our very first Christian Paper Crafts Blog Hop! Next, you will be hopping to Marcelle's blog.....get ready for a huge helping of elegance and style!!!

Have a blessed day!!!

Bible Verse Thursday: Sing To The Lord!!!!!

Happy Thursday, everyone!! It's time for the Bible Verse Thursday Challenge over at Christian Paper Crafts. This week's theme is all about singing....to the Lord, that is! There are very few people I know who are NOT moved by some type of music. The more I listen to contemporary Christian music and the more I read in my Bible about singing to the Lord, the more I think about how afraid most people are to express themselves and just let it all go for Him......not caring who is watching or how you look.....or how you sound! So, why don't you give it a try? Throw your hands in the air and dance and sing your heart out!!! It's amazing how good it feels to the soul to just forget about everything and focus on God's love!!!!

Okay, I'm back down to earth now!! :) So, the challenge for today is to focus your card, layout, or project on "Singing To The Lord"......I can't wait to see where this takes you!!! (And if you're like me, you'll do some singing while working on your project!!)

For my card this week, I used Alisa's Sketch Tuesday Challenge and Heather's Color Monday Challenge, to use Banana, Celery, and Cocoa. When I saw the sketch, I instantly thought of making windows.....the Basic Grey "Nook and Pantry" paper punched with the Martha Stuart Doily Lace Border Punch made the perfect valance, while "Sing To The Lord" by Our Daily Bread designs was the perfect set for the scene PLUS the verse!!! Finished it off with some cocoa ribbon and Zva pearls.

Make sure you come back first thing Friday morning.....we will be revealing this month's sponsor over at Christian Paper Crafts....very exciting!!! We will be having a blog hop with prizes, and wait until you see the projects our DT has been working on!!!!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a blessed day!!

Bible Verse Thursday "REJOICE!"

This week's Bible Verse Thursday Challenge at Christian Paper Crafts is to choose any verse with the word "Rejoice". I also ask that you search your heart and share reasons why you "Rejoice" in your own life. The verse I chose, Philippians 4:4, from ODBD's "Christmas Verses", along with that ENTIRE CHAPTER, reminds us that no matter what we have, we should be content because we have Him. Verse 13 reminds us that we can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens us and verse 19 assures us that God supplies ALL of our needs. There are so many things in my own life for which I am grateful; many things which cause me to "Rejoice", but the number one reason to rejoice is the hope that we have through Jesus Christ!!

This card was such a joy to make....starting with a verse like this, how could it NOT be a joy?! The layout comes from the Sweet Stop Sketch this week, plus the Stamping Sisters In Christ challenge is to make an encouraging card with a reminder that God is always there for you....I thought this verse was perfect for a reminder of just that!

Card details:
Stamps: ODBD "Christmas Verses"
Paper: Night of Navy, Whisper White, K and Co "Que Sera"
Tools: Martha Stuart Doily Lace Border Punch, corner rounder, paper piercer and mat pack, Martha Stuart Butterfly Punch
Accessories: May Arts Embroidered Satin Ribbon, Zva Pearls, Pearl Glimmer Mist

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Many blessings to you!

"Plum Crazy" Glimmer Chips

I am totally in love with Glimmer Mist and the awesome "Framed Fonts Glimmer Chips"!!! There are three different varieties of the Glimmer Chips in the ODBD store, along with some super delicious colors of Glimmer Mist....check them out HERE!! ( I used Plum and Copper on the chipboard butterfly, and Copper over the whole card. Click on the photo for a closer look!)
I chose these colors for the Moxie Fab "Plum Crazy" challenge, going on until November 16.....if you haven't before, you have GOT to check out this super fun blog!!!
I have combined a few other challenges also, including Alisa's Sketch Tuesday Challenge over at Christian Paper Crafts, Pile It On Challenge #22, and Mojo Monday Sketch 111.
The stamps I used are from the Doodles sets, "Friendship" and "Thinking of You". These sets will be my "go-to" stamps for a looooong time to come!!! Thanks again, Kelley, for always blessing us with the "bestest" stamps!!
Thanks for stopping by today!!! Have a blessed day!!

"Time With Angie" CAS Card

Today is "Spending Time with Angie" over at the ODBD blog. Each week one of the "Breadsticks" are featured....this week, it's little ole me!!!

For today's project, I am stepping out of my comfort zone.....into the Twilight Zone.....um, I mean, the Clean and Simple zone!!! The new sets this month from Our Daily Bread designs speak so much for themselves that there is no need to "over-do it". My project is highlighting one of the sentiments from "Luke 2:11", Basic Grey "Wassail" designer paper, Basic Grey Opaline Pearls, Spellbinders Labels Four, Ranger Antique Linen Distress Ink, ODBD Olive Ink Pad, and one of my fave products...."Pearl" Glimmer Mist.

I have used a several challenges to make this card. Heather's Color Monday Challenge over at Christian Paper Crafts was to make a holiday project using traditional red and green. Also Jen aka Miss Boo over at Splitcoast provided a Clean and Simple sketch challenge this week. And Betty's Color Challenge at Splitcoast is to use neutrals with a POP of color. I embossed my vanilla cardstock and dsp panel with Spellbinders Impressabilities and stenciled them with Antique Linen.

Don't forget about the ODBD Blog Hop still going on right now....you have until 8 pm EST tonight to submit your "secret words" to Grace for a chance to win ALL THREE NEW ODBD SETS!! Please see this post on the ODBD blog for the details. Also, you have until Sunday, November 15, to submit your "Shimmery Holiday Card" for the ODBD DT Challenge....with a chance to win $30 in store credit!!

If you'd like to see some GORGEOUS samples using the new stamps sets, check out the ODBD Card Gallery HERE. Thanks for stopping by today!!! God Bless!!

ODBD NOVEMBER BLOG HOP AND CHALLENGE

Happy November, everyone!!! I've got some exciting news to share!!! There are two chances to win goodies from Our Daily Bread designs! Here's Scoop #1:

This months' DT challenge is for you to make a holiday card with SHIMMER!! There are so many cool ways to add shimmer to any project, whether it be Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Shimmerz, or my new fave......Smooch!!! Kelley has stocked the ODBD store with some AWESOME shimmery designer papers from SEI, with either metallic or glittery designs, plus the Prismatic Metallic Papers !! You have until November 15th, 8 PM EST, to link your project HERE . ODBD stamps are not necessary, but we would love to see them if you've got them!! The random winner will win a $30 dollar credit from the ODBD store!!! Have fun and good luck!!!

Now...here is Scoop #2:

Today is ODBD's New Release Blog Hop, with a chance to win ALL THREE NEW SETS!!! To be eligible to win the stamps, you must visit each of the Design Team member's blogs and play in what I call a "Scripture Scavenger Hunt". Collect a "secret word" from each blog, along with the DT member's name, leave a comment on each blog, return to the ODBD blog and leave a comment that you have completed the hop, then send an email to Grace, our DT coordinator, at gnywening@yahoo.com by 8pm EST on Nov. 3rd with the names and secret words. The random winner will receive all three sets shown here!!! Good luck!!!

So.....if you have hopped here from LORELIE's blog, you are in the right spot to continue. If not, please start at the ODBD BLOG. Your next stop from here is Debi. Just in case there is a missing link in the chain, the next blog after Debi is Becca.

Before you go, you'll need my secret word: He

Now, for my card details:
I have used the Flowerpot Pocket Card Tutorial from Splitcoast...very easy and fun...you'll have to try it! I thought a flower pot would be perfect for the poinsettia image from "Blessed Christmas", especially with this gorgeous copper designer paper from SEI, called "Rosice", and the copper cardstock from the "Prismatic Metallic Paper" line. The poinsettias were embossed with Versamark and Ranger Copper Embossing Powder on watercolor paper, painted with Glimmer Mist, and topped with copper Stickles. The verse from the "Luke 2:11" set was stamped with Stazon Timber Brown over the poinsettia stamped with ODBD Terra Cotta. Both pieces were sprayed with Copper Glimmer Mist when finished.

Thanks for stopping by!! Have fun on the hop!!!! Good luck!!!