Happy Moments....Praise God

Hello All!! It seems like a while since I have posted. The girls and I had a fabulous week with my parents celebrating my Dad's retirement and seeing all the family. While we missed my husband, Scott, we really did have a great time. It was hard to come back home to Virginia but we had Scott on the other end so it was worth the trip!!! I thank God that He kept me alert and less tired then most times when driving. I really was quite worried driving 10 hours straight...but we did it...with God's help of course.

Today I would like to share a card that I made before leaving to go to New York. This is one of my favorite stamp sets from Our Daily Bread Designs called Thank God. I am so thankful to know that in all the experiences of life that I have God to count on .....in all the happy moments, difficult moments, quiet moments, painful moments, and every moment!! Having Him to count on makes everything more bearable!!

This card uses Our Daily Bread Designs Thank God, some My Mind's Eye Lost and Found paper, stitching, pearl and ribbon trim (that I have hoarded), recycled and reformed flowers, Martha Stewart Butterfly punch, lace from Joann Fabrics, kraft/crumb cake and cream cardstock, Tim Holtz Vintage ink, and the Spellbinders Romantic Rectangles.

challenges I am entering my creation in:

Divas by Design Diecut Little Red Wagon - #138 kraft WordArt Wednesdays - use an encouraging uplifting sentiment Bearly Mine -#40 Flowers Papertake Weekly - Bingo* (blooms, free ribbon) The Cutie Pie Challenge Real or Faux Stitching 2 Sisters - #96 Stripes and/or plaid Hotshot Crafts - Week 1, Distress Ink

Thanks for stopping by!! Have a great day!! Your visits and comments are greatly appreciated.

blessings,

28 comments:

marsha said...: Absolutely gorgeous! I love the papers and recycled flowers. Glad you had a safe trip home too!
Hugs,
Marsha; June 21, 2012 at 6:24 AM
Sue Nicholson said...: Beautiful card, lovely colours. thanks for joining us at Cutie pies, good luck cheers Sue n x; June 21, 2012 at 8:09 AM
gina g said...: Gorgeous card always beautiful detail on your creations too. Thanks for joining us at Bearly Mine this week. luv gina xx; June 21, 2012 at 8:41 AM
Becky said...: This is beautiful Chris, gorgeous details as always :); June 21, 2012 at 9:07 AM
Grace said...: Oh such a gorgeous card Chris! Love the flowers and all the little Chris details! I too love this sentiment and isn't it a great reminder!!! Beautiful card as always!
hugs,
Grace; June 21, 2012 at 9:31 AM
Amy Johnson said...: Wow! This is so pretty! Love the colors and flowers!; June 21, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Karen Letchworth said...: Hi Christ, I have to say...this is one of the sweetest cards I've seen in a long time. It's so "girly" and delicate. I love the stamped sentiment, and the flowers are precious. Thanks for sharing this with us this week at Word Art Wednesday. You are a continnual blessing to us, and I so greatly appreciate your participation and support. Have a blessed week, and I'm really glad you had a great trip!
Blessings,
Karen L
Word Art Wednesday; June 21, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Dawnll said...: So glad you had a great and safe trip sweetie.
What a beautiful design this card is...thanks for sharing; June 21, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Karen Wilson said...: Sounds like a very fun trip - your card is stunning!!!; June 21, 2012 at 1:50 PM
cotnob said...: This is a lovely card, such pretty colours and fab embellishments.
Thank you for joining us at Bearly Mine Designs this week.
Pauline
x; June 21, 2012 at 2:36 PM
Antonella said...: What a beautiful card! I love the Thank God stamp!!!! So pretty with all the pinks and lovely flowers!
Hugs, antonella :-); June 21, 2012 at 5:16 PM
coldwaters2 said...: Hi Chris this is WOW, I love that verse which is surrounded by so much beauty, the flowers, die cuts and colours look wonderful.
hugs
Lorraine x; June 21, 2012 at 6:25 PM
Crystal said...: This is sooooo beautiful Chris, LOVE the colors, diecuts and sentiment!!!! So happy you had a wonderful time with the family :) It was great catching up today gf!!! HUGS!; June 21, 2012 at 11:32 PM
Flowergirl said...: Really beautiful card, gorgeous sentiment,
Thanks for joining in with The Cutie Pie's this time x
Wendy x; June 22, 2012 at 6:27 AM
SAHLERS said...: Just a beauty of a card thanks for joining in at Divas by Design
Sheryl xxx; June 22, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Nicki Olsen said...: Wow Mom!! I love all the pink and the dp is AMAZING with the flowers!!Such pretty lace too!!
Love you!!
Hugs,
Nicki; June 22, 2012 at 11:38 AM
Julia Aston said...: This is just beautiful Chris! love the lace along the top - and all the textures with the beautiful flowers, the lace and pearls and pretty framing of the sentiment - a wonderful way to remember who to thank!; June 22, 2012 at 1:33 PM
Mynn xx said...: Absolutely gorgeously pink creation!!! LOVE the lace at the top--and the delicate details are beautiful! LOVE this! :); June 22, 2012 at 2:16 PM
Grenouille Greetings said...: Such a pretty card! Love the lacy edge on the top and those beautiful blooms! Hugs, Lesley; June 22, 2012 at 3:26 PM
Unknown said...: Hi Chris, such a pretty card, lovely flowers and colour choice.

Thanks for joining in with us this time at The Cutie Pies.

Sarah; June 22, 2012 at 3:39 PM
Sandee Shanabrough said...: Well, Chris! You always inspire me! this card is gorgeous!!!; June 22, 2012 at 4:39 PM
Cindy Haffner said...: Hi Chris your card is gorgeous!!~; June 23, 2012 at 12:15 AM
Greta said...: Glad your trip went well--bet hubby was happy when you were all home safe & sound. What a lovely card!; June 23, 2012 at 11:12 PM
Gloria Shirr (purpleglo) said...: Wow!!! Totally awesome, gorgeous card!! I love the sentiment. The flowers and colors are so beautiful. What a great job Chris. Have a blessed day!! Gloria

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krcmasterpiece said...: Seeking God in every situation is sometimes hard-but I'm always thankful when I do.

Your verse is a great reminder.

I'm from Virginia too!

Thanks for playing with us @ Word Art Wednesday!; June 24, 2012 at 9:28 PM
tiggertastic said...: so pretty !

Good luck in the challenges, hugs Sarah-Louise My Blog - Tiggertastic

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Sketch Saturday , Bearly Mine Designs and Kenny K; June 25, 2012 at 7:44 AM
Joanne said...: Such a beautiful card! Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon :)
Joanne xo; June 26, 2012 at 4:42 PM
craftymum said...: Wonderful! Thank you for joining us at HSC for our Distress Inks challenge

Sarah x

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