Thursday, June 14, 2012

Happy Father's Day!



 Today's Truth "I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters," (2 Corinthians 6:18 NIV). Friend to Friend One of my favorite retreat topics is from my book, 5 Dreams of Every Woman...and How God Longs to Fulfill Them. In this book I talk about five dreams every little girl has: to have a daddy who loves her, to be a bride, to be a mommy, to be beautiful, and to have a best friend. For most of us, we get to a point in our lives and realize life has not turned out the way we thought they would, especially in those 5 areas. But the good news is, God has a wonderful plan for you! In talking to women all across the country, I have seen eyes fill with tears when I talk about the dream of having a daddy who loves me. But the tears are not for me, they reveal the longing in their own hearts. Butterfly Kisses is a song by Bob Carlisle that climbed the charts in 2000. It received international recognition in both the Christian and Secular music industries. The song was about the tender love between a father and his daughter, starting from her birth to her wedding day. Mr. Carlisle said, "I get a lot of mail from young girls who try to get me to marry their moms. That used to be a real chuckle because it's so cute, but then I realized they didn't want romance for mom. They want the father like the one that is in that song, and that just kills me." In the Old Testament, God has many names. He is Elohim – the Creator, El Elyon – God Most High, El Roi – the God who sees, El Shaddai – the All-Sufficient One, Adonai – the Lord, Jehovah – the Self-Existent One, Jehovah-Jireh –the Lord Will Provide, Jehovah – Rapha – the Lord who heals, Jehovah—Shalom – the Lord is peace, Jehovah-Raah – the Lord my Shepherd, and many more. His covenant name with the people of Israel was I AM. J.I. Packer, in his book, Knowing God, said, "He is: and it is because He is what He is that everything else is as it is." In the New Testament, Jesus introduced a new name for God – Father. It is the name that Jesus referred to more than any other and the name that He invites us to use to address the Creator of the Universe. Just stop and think about that for a moment. The God of the universe who created the heavens and the earth, who always has been and always will be, who is all-knowing, all-powerful, and present everywhere at once – that same God invites you to call Him - Daddy! When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, He said: But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name....' (Matthews 6:6-9 NIV). Packer went on to say: "For everything that Christ taught, everything that makes the New Testament new and better than the Old, everything that is distinctly Christian as opposed to merely Jewish, is summed up in the knowledge of the fatherhood of God." All other religions demand followers to worship created beings (Mohammad, Buddha), but Jehovah the Creator, the great I AM, invites us to crawl up in His lap, become His child, and call Him Abba, Daddy. He said, "I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters," (2 Corinthians 6:18 NIV). This Father's Day, no matter what your situation may be with your earthly dad, always remember that you have a Heavenly Father who loves you dearly and has your name written on the palm of His hand. Let's Pray Dear Lord, Thank You for being a Father who loves me as His precious child. How amazing to think that the God who created the universe and all it contains invites me to be His child and call Him Abba, Father. I do not take this invitation lightly, but cherish
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

CDAC Progressive Challenge #17

image by Designed2Delight

May 1st - May 15th Theme : 
"You've got the cutest little baby face!" The theme is not mandatory..just have fun and make some creations! Hello and welcome back to Round 17 of the Progressive Freebie Challenges, second to last challenge of the Third Series of Progressive challenges. For you seasoned players, the rules remain the same, and for those of you who have just joined us, keep reading, cuz besides the freebie digis that have so generously been provided by the artists, there is a prize at the end of Round 18.

 If you would like to play along with us please head over to CDAC to read all the information and where and how to get your images. Hope to see you creations show up so we can come by and talk about your wonderful creations!!


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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

MMSC 138 - May's Challenge

Welcome back to another month with the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenges :) These challenges will last the whole month so you have lots of time to submit your creations. You are welcome to submit up to four projects using the sketches provided as a guide. We may add some fun twists with themes too. The themes are merely for inspirations and not required to play our sketch challenges. We will award the Gold Star and Remarkable awards each month as well as a prize each month. We hope you will have fun working with our sketches and will be inspired by the fabulous Midnight Madness Design Teams Work. This weeks sketch...it's "YOUR PICK" Make it fancy, clean and simple, or somewhere in-between. Remember to click on the sneak peek button on the side bar for the following weeks sketch each Friday.


 Enter one style or both for the next two week.
You are more than welcome to enter up to 4 cards during the whole month of April.
Just have fun and come play with us :)
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The MMSC137 Gold Star Awards goes to...

 18. Gro Tjeltveit 
 Our Remarkables Awards for MMSC137 go to the following...
  3. Paula  
15. MsPlum  
Please grab your award logos from the side bar and display them proudly :)
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Our MMSC137 Bonus Winner is ...
 19. Grandma Bonnie 

Please contact me with your info to claim your Prizes!!! :) 

 Here is my card for May, I am using Priscilla's image called "Fireflies".



I hope you like it and will stay long enough to leave a comment. Please be sure to visit all the design teams sites to get a close up of their creations! You will find them listed on the side bar....thank you for dropping in, I love lots of visitors!!




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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

CDAC Progressive Challenge #15 (cdacpc15)

CDAC Progressive Challenge #15 (cdacpc15)

April 2ndth - April 15th

Theme : "It's all about the Bears!"

The theme is not mandatory..just have fun and make some creations!
Hello and welcome back to Round 15 of the Progressive Freebie Challenges, the third challenge of the Third Series of Progressive challenges. For you seasoned players, the rules remain the same, and for those of you who have just joined us, keep reading, cuz besides the freebie digis that have so generously been provided by the artists, there is a prize at the end of Round 18.
thank you for stopping in.....I look forward to hearing your thoughts!!
Blessings
donna

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MMSC 137 - April's challenge


Midnight Madness April Monthly Sketch Challenge #137 (MMSC137)

Welcome back to another month with the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenges :)

These challenges now last the whole month so you have lots of time to submit your creations. You are welcome to submit up to four projects using the sketches provided as a guide. We may add some fun twists with themes too. The themes are merely for inspirations and not required to play our sketch challenges. We will continue to award the Gold Star and Remarkable awards each month as well as a prize each month. We hope you will have fun working with our sketches and will be inspired by the fabulous Midnight Madness Design Teams Work. This weeks sketch...it's "YOUR PICK" Make it fancy, clean and simple, or somewhere in-between. Remember to click on the sneak peek button on the side bar for the following weeks sketch each Friday.
Enter one style or both for the next two week.
You are more than welcome to enter up to 4 cards during the whole month of April.
Just have fun and come play with us :)

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The MMSC136 Gold Star Awards goes to...
 18. MsPlum 

 Our Remarkables Awards for MMSC136 go to the following...
 7. An 
Please grab your award logos from the side bar and display them proudly :)
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Our MMSC136 Bonus Winner is ...
 5. Croms  
Please contact me with your info to claim your Prizes!!! :) 
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Our MMSC137 sponsor is....
http://priscillastyles-store.blogspot.com/ 
$10 Gift Voucher redeemable for any digi images in the "priscillastyles" Store
Stop by and check out all the new images!!
GC redeemable for digis only

Thank you for your visit, I look forward to all your comments and thought! Hope you have a wonderful April. Happy Easter!
many hugs.
donna



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Friday, March 2, 2012

CDAC Progressive Challenge #13 (cdacpc13)

Theme : "Spring is coming"
Theme not mandatory..just have fun and make some creations!
Hello and welcome back to Round 13 of the Progressive Freebie Challenges. Which is the first challenge of the Third Series of Progressive challenges.  For you seasoned players, the rules remain the same, and for those of you who have just joined us, keep reading, cuz besides the freebie digis that have so generously been provided by the artists, there is a prize at the end of Round 18.
I was so lucky to get to use this adorable image from Back to Paper.....Miss Beth! I hope you will join us and play along, this is truly a fun challenge full of great art and loads of inspiration!


Thank you for stopping by, I love reading your comments, if you have a moment please let me know what you think!!

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Thursday, March 1, 2012

MMSC136-Midnight Madness March Challenge!

These challenges now last the whole month so you have lots of time to submit your creations. You are welcome to submit up to four projects using the sketches provided as a guide. We may add some fun twists with themes too. The themes are merely for inspirations and not required to play our sketch challenges. We will continue to award the Gold Star and Remarkable awards each month as well as a prize each month. We hope you will have fun working with our sketches and will be inspired by the fabulous Midnight Madness Design Teams Work. This weeks sketch...it's "YOUR PICK" Make it fancy, clean and simple, or somewhere in-between.To add a bit of a twist let's "MAKE IT GREEN"! Grab all your green paper, inks or embellies and let's play!
This month I am playing with Frog Digital Stamp Set of 9.

the inside



the envelope



Our MMSC135 sponsor is....
http://priscillastyles-store.blogspot.com/ 
$10 Gift Voucher redeemable for any digi images in the "priscillastyles" Store
Stop by and check out all the new images!!
GC redeemable for digis only

Thank you for stopping in, I love to read your comments and hope you will take the time to say "hello"! I hope you will join us and share your creations with us!! 

challenges entered:
Monthly Challenge Blog - Spring
Cupcake Craftroom - Spring Bouquet
The Craft Garden - photo inspiration
CCEE Stampers - Spring Scene
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Friday, February 3, 2012

Bailey Bear Valentine

Meet Bailey Bear Valentine from Sew Many Cards!
just one of the images available from the CDAC Progressive Challenge

I paper pieced Bailey with some digital design paper, used MS punches around the edges and nesties for the mat behind him. Added ribbon, a bow, two homemade stick pins and a tag that was computer generated. Isn't he adorable?

I found a cute poem to put on the inside and added a couple of hearts. I think Bailey will be going to  Senior Services to be given away at their annal Valentine Party. I hope he brings someone a smile!!



Please join us at CDAC for this phase of the Progressive Challenge. Bailey is just on the many free images available for you to design with. Hope to see your work there!!

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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

CDAC Progressive Challenge #11


 Happy Progressive Challenge to each of you! I have a terrific image from Happi  Scrappin Doodles' to share with you today. It's called Blue Bird!! 
CDAC Progressive Challenge #11 (cdacpc11)

  Feb 1st-13th


Theme : "Love will find a way"

Theme not mandatory..just have fun and make some creations!

Hello and welcome back to Round 11 of the Progressive Freebie Challenges.   For you seasoned players, the rules remain the same, and for those of you who have just joined us, keep reading, cuz besides the freebie digis that have so generously been provided by the artists, there is a prize at the end of Round 12.

here's the inside:

Thanks for coming by, please leave a comment and your thoughts. I look forward to seeing your creations over at CDAC!!!

challenges:
Creative Belli Blog-Hearts
Divas by Design-Anything Goes
Flutter by Wednesday-#188

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Welcome Back to Midnight Madness Challenges!!

Take a deep breath and Relax, join in the fun! We are so glad to be back!!
Welcome to the very first Midnight Madness Monthly Challenge :)
The challenges will pretty much remain the same, however you will have the whole month to submit your creations. You are welcome to submit up to four projects using the sketches provided as a guide. We may add some fun twists with themes too. The themes are merely for inspirations and not required to play our sketch challenges. We will continue to award the Gold Star and Remarkable awards each month as well as a prize each month. We hope you will have fun working with our sketches and will be inspired by the fabulous Midnight Madness Design Teams Work. I would like to thank this NEW fabulous DT as it is a collaboration of both the Midnight Madness and "priscillastyles" Design Teams. We will all be able to continue to enjoy all their lovely creations this year....wooo hooo.  Have fun and be sure to mark your calendar for the first of every month and come join and check out our NEW Monthly Challenges.

This weeks sketch...it's "YOUR PICK" Make it fancy, clean and simple, or somewhere in-between. Remember to click on the sneak peek button on the side bar for the following weeks sketch each Friday.
Enter one style or both for the next two week.
You are more than  welcome to enter up to 4 cards during the whole month of FEB.
Just have fun and come play with us :)
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Our MMSC133 & MMSC134 Gold Star AwardS goes to...
Let's start these new challenges off with a three way tie for the Gold Star Award
  6. Sandee  
 11. An2 
  36. Kate 

 Our Remarkables Awards for MMSC133 and MMSC134 go to the following...
  18. karin 
  34. Gro Tjeltveit  
 41. Tiggertastic  
Please grab your award logos from the side bar and display them proudly :)
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Our MMSC133 & MMSC134 Bonus Winners are...
"priscillastyles" Voucher winner is..
 16. CG 
Digi Stamps 4 Joy winner is..
  47. Gina S. 
Please contact me with your info to claim your Prizes!!! :) 
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Our MMSC135 sponsor is....
http://priscillastyles-store.blogspot.com/ 
$10 Gift Voucher redeemable for any digi images in the "priscillastyles" Store
Stop by and check out all the new images!!
GC redeemable for digis only

And......
This awesome stamp set that includes a stamp block!
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Here is this months fancy sketch and for an added twists we would like to challenge you to make a Valentines/Love themed creation. Themes are merely for inspiration and not a requirement to play...
Looking forward to seeing all the entries this month..



Relax Digital Stamp by Priscillastyles



When looking for just the right digital image for that special card go to Priscilla's store and shop around, you will find exactly what you had imagined!

I am so glad you dropped, hope you will play along in our new monthly challenge! Can't wait to see your masterpieces!!!

Blessings!

challenges:
Inky Impressions-Bling/Pearls
Stampin Royalty-Valentine's Day
Party Time Tuesdays-Anything Goes
Stamp n doodles- Love, Romance or Valentines Day
Paper Makeup Stamps-Challenge #21-Be my Valentine

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