DCWV April Stack-a-holic Scrapbook Challenge

          So nice of you to stop in. Today, I have a scrapbook layout for you - for Glenda. Glenda, one of my most precious friends, recently broke free of her earthly body. It was such a peaceful passing, and she was looking forward to the next part of 'living'. 

     I know the text box is hard to read in this picture. Here is what it says:

         

          Chicamiga, you go ahead of me now to the next part of living. May you rest there in peace -- well, maybe you won't rest. I can see you exploring and adventuring. My precious friend, your journey has just begun.

     Chicamiga is a word we made up by combining chica and amiga and always called each other by that. I really miss her. 

    I'm sending this layout over to DCWV's April Stack-a-holic challenge. I used The Handy-Dandy Stack to create my page. I printed all the text on white cardstock using my computer. I almost always use stamps for sentiments/text, but in this case I wanted a certain look that fit with Glenda's personality.

     There is still time if you want to submit a layout of your own. Here is the sketch we had to use and the address where you can get all the details.  http://dcwvinc.blogspot.com/2014/04/aprils-stackaholic-challenge.html

    



He is Risen with Pastels Challenge ODBDSLC198

UPDATE: I want to thank Our Daily Bread Designs for featuring my card. Lots of fun things going on over on their blog. Check out it here: http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/

 

     So nice of you to drop in today. I am having a quiet, reflective day as I think about my Savior and His sacrifice. My latest card fits my mood today.

     I'm sending this card over to Our Daily Bread Designs challenge. The point of this week's challenge is to create a card using pastel colors that depicts the true meaning of Easter. As you can see, I used pastel greens and purples. I heat-embossed the sentiment (OBDB Earth Verses F494) that is a reflection of my own personal faith. I KNOW my Redeemer lives!

    Okay, great. Now I have the song stuck in my head - I know my Redeemer lives and ever prays for me . . . . I guess there are worse things that could be stuck in my head.

     Want to join us in the challenge? There is still plenty of time. Check out the details here: http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/2014/04/odbdslc198-he-is-risen-with-pastels.html

Shining the Light, Have Fun with ODBD Stamps Challenge

     Today I have a card for Our Daily Bread Design's Shining the Light challenge.

     The challenge here was a fun one- use only your favorite ODBD stamps! I love pottery so I knew right away I wanted to use the Pottery (#B121) stamp. The sentiment stamp is from the Friendship (#B52) stamp collection.
     I stamped the pottery using ColorBox's Red Barn chalk then fussy-cut the image. Using a very light hand, I colored just a touch on each pot with a marker that matched the card base. I used foam tape to adhere the pots to my textured panel. I used the same chalk to stamp the sentiment.
     There are just a few hours left to get your card in if you want to play with us. Check out the details here: http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/anniversary-challenge-4-have-with-odbd.html
     Thanks so much for stopping by today. Hope you have a great day.

A Deliberate Life: A Journey into the Alaskan Wilderness

     My book, A Deliberate Life: A Journey into the Alaskan Wilderness, is being featured on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at eBookSoda, a new readers' site where they'll send you ebook recommendations tailored to your taste. www.ebooksoda.com. They have great deals on e-books in all genres. Some are free downloads!
     My children's picture book, Max, the Boy Raindrop, will be out any day now. I'll keep you posted. Thanks so much for stopping in today!

Creative Paper Quilling by Ann Martin

      Just popping in for a quick minute today to tell you about a great book I discovered. 

     I love the look of paper quilling, but I've never tried it. Whether you are new to quilling like me or have been doing it a long time, this book by Ann Martin is for all of us. With projects including cards, jewelry, ornaments and home décor, you're sure to find something fun to quill. Ann has included a long list of the various quilling shapes and clear, precise and easy-to-understand directions for each project.

     You can find her book at Annie's and Amazon as well as most other places you can buy books. You should also check out her blog. Tell her I sent you over to take a look. You will see the most amazing paper projects you've ever seen.   http://www.allthingspaper.net/
     Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you have a wonderful day, Pam