ODBDSLC252 Anything goes with scripture

Our Daily Bread Designs, The Mighty sea, Boho Faith, Faith Hope Love dies, ovals dies, Stitched Ovals dies, Beautiful borders, designed by Chris Olsen

Hello, Friends!! I hope you are all well!! While September is quickly approaching, it appears the fall weather is not. It has been very sunny and beautiful but also very warm in the 90's with high humidity. While it is warm, I still enjoy the green grass and the annual flowers. Soon that will change.

Today I am sharing a card that includes an image that reminds me of summer- the ocean. Oceans are symbolic of the mighty power of God!! There is nothing more powerful or so vast as an ocean (to me symbolic of God's vast love when He died on the cross).

God’s love for you is deeper than the oceans and His presence is everywhere. Whenever you’re at the beach just thank God for His beautiful creation. If His hand has the power to create the seas than rest assured His hand will guide you and get you through trials in life.

Psalm 33:5-8 He loves righteousness and justice; the world is filled with the gracious love of the Lord. By the word of the Lord the heavens were made; all the heavenly bodies by the breath of his mouth. He gathered the oceans into a single place; he put the deep water into storehouses. Let all the world fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him;

It seemed perfect to match a verse about God's faithfulness. I made this as a sample for this week's Shining the Light -Anything Goes with scripture challenge.

I colored the Mighty Sea with copics. The sky on the top and in the background and panel was sponged with blue ink and a scalloped circle as a tablet. The embossed panel is stamped using the Provocraft x's and o's folder. The verse from Boho Faith was stamped and cut out with the Stitched Ovals die and then matted on an oval cut from an ODBD Ovals die

ODBD Stamps Used: The Mighty Sea, Boho Faith

ODBD Dies Used: Ovals, Stitched Ovals, Beautiful Borders, Faith Hope and Love

This is a pen that my hubby made which matches the card. You can go to our Etsy store to see it more closely by clicking on the picture. We have a variety of other pens and letter openers as well.

For more inspiration for this challenge, please visit my dt sisters:

Paula, Diana, and Robin

Thanks for stopping by and for your comments.

10 comments:

krcmasterpiece said...: I was drawn in by the sea! Love the FAITH die. Have a blessed day!; August 25, 2015 at 7:34 AM
Robin Clendenning said...: So beautiful Chris! This is one of my favorite stamps from ODBD. The oceans are almost as vast as the night sky to little me anyway!! Gorgeous coloring and sponging dear friend and love all your beautiful layers. You always do the little extras to make your cards have such a finished look. The the sparkle and the thread you used too!
It is so hard sometimes to live by faith not by sight but trusting our Lord makes it all possible doesn't it!!??
Hope you are feeling better today and everyday!; August 25, 2015 at 10:04 AM
Unknown said...: This is just perfect for using the faith die cut. Nothing screams the mightiness of God more than to stand in the presence of the ocean!! What a beautiful ocean scene that you have created too!!! Beautiful Chris!!!!; August 25, 2015 at 6:53 PM
CherylQuilts said...: Oh, Chris, this is so beautiful, and I agree that this is one of my favorite ODBD stamps! You've really colored it to perfection, and I love the Scripture verse and the bold "faith" word die. You always have such a beautiful way with adding texture with the dies/borders and embossing! Stunning card and a precious devotional thought with your passage! Hugs!; August 25, 2015 at 7:02 PM
Diana Nguyen said...: Wow! The scene you created is gorgeous - from the stunning sky to the sparkling water. Magnificent job!; August 26, 2015 at 4:15 PM
Karen Letchworth said...: This is absolutely stunning, Chris. I always enjoy your amazing cards; especially scripture cards. I would LOVE to have you stop by and link up with us at Word Art Wednesday. Also, on the week of September 9 we are having an AMAZING celebration with OODLES of awesome prizes. I miss you, and hope you will stop by to share with us again.
God bless you,
Karen
Word Art Wednesday; August 27, 2015 at 6:48 PM
Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...: Wonderful verses Chris its great to remember the power of our Heavenly Creator of this world and all therein,

John 1:3 "All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made."
Love the verses of the Psalm, which you used. ..

Great layout too and of course you know love the stamp, made another one last week with real sand shells and stones but couldn't link it over to share. I think it is really so much more real with the additions.
Shaz in Oz.x

{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}; August 29, 2015 at 4:36 AM
Boopnut said...: Beautiful card! I can't wait to use my scripture stamps! Have a wonderful weekend.
Deb; August 29, 2015 at 8:19 AM
Natalie said...: Beautiful seaside scene! Wonderful Scripture and faith die! Delightful card! Thanks for sharing with us this week at Word Art Wednesday!; September 1, 2015 at 12:29 AM
Ginny Maxam said...: Hi Chris, your card is really beautiful! I love how you detailed this stamp and used the verse!!Thank you for sharing your Art with ust at Word Art Wednesday Challenge # 198!! Ginny DT WAW; September 1, 2015 at 9:18 AM