Rejoice

The Salt challenge is something I've neglected for a while, but I loved the Rejoice theme up currently. I used the June week 3 sketch from 2Peas. The chipboard buckle was painted and painted and painted, so I couldn't possibly list all the inks it took to get this effect! The intention was to match the papers, which I think was successful.

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Stamps : Crafty Individuals 116 crackle; Paper Artsy Travel 2

Inks : Adirondack dabbers Lettuce and Lemonade; Adirondack inks Lettuce, Rust, Cranberry and Willow; Archival black; Computer generated text

Extras : Prima Flower; Flower punch; DCWV green card; Dovecraft PP; CWC Pearlescent Copper paper; Green brad; Sheer ribbon; Chipboard Star buckle

Tribute to Gillian

The DCM midweek challenge it to make a tribute card to Gillian and Lynne, imitating the style of one of them, as a thank you for their work on the Design Team, and to say goodbye as they take their leave.

Both of them have been very inspirational, and very encouraging - their loss will be felt!

For this card I have added the verses from the Salt challenge, as Gillian loves to use scripture on her work, and used Distress Inks from Created ByHand. I rather regret using the glimmer mist, as it evened out all the colour from the distressing on the tag.

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Stamps : Crafty Individuals 21; SU Time Well Spent; BLine Fern

Inks : DI Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain and Fired Brick; Glimmer Mist Walnut Gold

Extras : computer text; PP by BG and Dovecraft; Mini crystal gems; Prima flower; fibre scraps; YLI thread plum; Elusive Images tag

Deck of Me, weeks 37 & 38

The prompt for week 37 was draw something. Once again, I turned to Mary Fleeson's work for inspiration. The Salt challenge for this week is from the hymn book so this will be appropriate for that too.

'Light of the world you came down in the darkness, opened my eyes, let me see'. I have been singing this song all the while I have been drawing, grateful for the reminder. 'Here I am to say that you're my God.'

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Stamps : AudDesign

Inks : watercolour pencils; DI Weathered Wood; Archival Black

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The prompt for week 38 was I wonder..

I wonder at the tenaciousness of life. Even in extreme conditions there is evidence of living matter. Yesterday I noticed plants clinging to a wall that had benefitted from a dripping drainpipe. Survival is such a basic instinct.

When my daughter saw this card, she commented that it was just like the pub wall we pass regularly. It was easily recognisable!

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Stamps : AudDesign; Crafty Individuals 53; Paper Artsy Frames 4

Inks : DI Peeled Paint; Archival Black; watercolour pencils

Extras : image from Mayang Gallery

Jesus is Lord

The Salt challenge is entitled Jesus is Lord. The words from this chorus are based on Philippians chapter 2. I have used the October week 4 sketch from 2Peas.

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Stamps : Stampington Christmas Found Elements

Inks : Adirondack acrylic Butterscotch, and dabber Lemonade; Marvy pen Eggplant; computer generated text

Extras : chipboard buckle; ribbon; PP by Imaginisce

In the beginning..

I thought I would contribute to 4x4 Friday's theme of create, dream and inspire, as it dovetailed Salt's theme of creation. Where better to go to than Genesis! My favourite part of this account is that God saw that it was good - He liked it!

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Stamps : HA mini icons; Judikins Travels in India

Inks : H20s in Majestic Blue, Flame Blue, Cranberry and China Black; StazOn in Black and Ultrmarine; Adirondack Lettuce, Butterscotch, Sunshine Yellow, and Stonewashed

Extras : Computer generated text; PM sparkly black Brads; Impex epoxy stickers

Framed Joy

I have combined a Salt challenge on the theme of Joy with the DCM challenge to include a frame on your work. The quote is from Psalm 92.4.

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Stamps : HA Fanciful Heart Filament; Crafty Individuals 21

Inks : Marvy pens Jungle Green, lime green, Victorian Rose and pale yellow; Versamark; VersaColor Split Pea; Fluid Chalk Olive Pastel

Extras : Slide Mount; PP by Crate Paper; Prima Flowers; Brads; R&L RubOns

God's promises

I have made this arch for 2 challenges - a new site called Saturday Stampers on poetry , and Salt Faith on God's promises.

I find the poetry of the Psalms absolutely beautiful, and relevant to every mood and emotion. These verses are from Psalm 119: 147-8

I rise before the dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. ---

Stamps : BLine Designs Botanical Fern

Inks : VersaMagic Magnolia Bud; VersaColor Bisque and Narcissus; Fluid Chalk Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna and Maroon; ColorBox Chianti

Extras : Image from art-e-cats and picture of candle; cream paper; brads; prima flower; polka dot ribbon

As the deer...

This is a thank you card for my friend Sally (mentioned in the entry below), on the theme of water for Salt Faith.

I spent a long time on the background, only for it to get ruined as I put it through the printer. So I salvaged what I could, and printed on tracing paper instead. For the background I glued scrumpled tissue paper onto card, and then coloured it. Too bad you can't see the ripple effect this gives! The deer image is from the internet.

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Inks : Adirondack dabbers in Pool, Stream, Juniper, Lettuce and Cloudy Blue; Adirondack ink pad Stonewashed

Extras : Mod Podge; white tissue paper; card; tracing paper

Life to the full

I've incorporated 2 challenges on this card : 'red' for Technique Thursday, and 'Life to the full' for Salt. I wondered whether the white on cream would show up on the scan, but you can see it well enough. I sponged the magnolia on the background white card to soften the contrast.

This is for church friends who are moving away. We are sad to see them go, but know that they will use their gifts to encourage new Christians wherever they are. They have run 2 Alpha courses here.

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Stamps : AudDesign swirl

Inks : Versamark; computer generated text; H2Os in garnet and pink anthurium; VersaMagic Magnolia Bud

Extras : prima flowers; pink brads; cream and red paper; white EP

Praise!

There is a wonderful new blog called salt, designed for those who want to express their faith through their art work. The 1st theme is praise.

This is my contribution. The words are taken from the hymn : Praise my soul the king of heaven, by H. F. Lyte.

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Stamps : PSX angel

Inks : computer generated text; VersaColor lapis lazuli, bisque, topaz, cocoa, and paprika.

Extras : blender pen; SG-me Chiaro Flo EP; MM sheer ribbon; Basic Grey Twinkle PP; blue brads