Love, Hope & Joy to You Always

Hello Everyone,

Sharing a special Christmas card I made. Sending you good tidings for a joyful holiday season filled with hope and joy.  Reminding you...YOU are loved by the one who created all things, God the Father.

 This sweet stamped image was created by Sylvia Zet who has her images available in her store called Wee Stamps. During the next few weeks as I share some of my cards with images created by my favorite designers I also want to take special time with you sharing nuggets from God's word that have encouraged my spirit, strengthened my mind and filled my soul and heart overflowing with God's love and I know they will do the same for you if you are ready to receive with an open heart. 

Ephesians 3:14-19

For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.  And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges.

Crafty Sentiment Designs - Christmas 

Charisma Cardz Challenges - #46 - Christmas

Hanna 7 Friends #185 - Little Presents

Stampavie and More #199 - Christmas

Stampin for the Weekend - Feeling Festive

Bearly Mine #113 - Christmas Traditional colors(Red&green)using diecuts(Spellbinders & Sizzix)

 

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Supplies Used:
Image: Wee Suzie/Wee Stamp by Sylvia Zet
Spectrum Noir - alcohol pens
Spellbinders - Fleur De Lis Rectangles, Sizzix - Framelits Square
K& Company Design paper
Ribbon & pearls from stash
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Until next time this Frugal Grannie is out.
 

 

Jesus knocks at the door...(NOTE) the door only opens from our end. 

 

Let's Spread Joy

Hello Everyone...

I am having so much fun this year working on my Christmas cards. I shared with you previously I was going to be using some of my favorite stamps and making them unique for each person/family that receives them.  Here is one from my favorite Digital Designer Melissa with her Shop being called Meljen's Design which is also having a Holiday Sale in her Store with her entire digi's 50% off until November 30th.  I have such a long wish list and will be getting a few more. I bought the 'Gift bow Christmas Fairy' on her last sale and bought this 'Joy Garland' this round to try something new I am learning. I forgot the proper technique name but it is merging the two digital stamps together using the png digital image to look like one...and I thought these two were perfect.

I used my new Spectrum Noir markers to color with added touches of glitter glue by Recollections and Martha Stewart glue pens. My pretty poinsettia made with K & Company Design paper using Spellbinders dies also for the frame.

Let's spread Joy...this season.   A smile, a gentle and sweet hello or how are you to the person in line at the store in front or behind you can make a world of difference in a person's life. You may be saving that person's life.

 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Meljen's Design Challenge #186 - In One Word

Flutter By Wednesday#261 - Anything Goes

 

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Until next time this Frugal Grannie is out...Hugs

 

Hug someone you love today...and tell them you love them and have a special place in your heart...for we are not promised tomorrow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bearing Gifts...Happy Holidays

Hello Everyone, Happy Holidays...

 

Here today sharing a couple of new digital releases at the DigiStamps4Joy Store I got to have fun creating this Christmas card. One of the digital images is Mini Misteri-Bearing Gifts and the other Bottle Cap inserts/Christmas1 (this is actually a set of two but I only used one. I actually had bottle caps to put them in but I preferred creating this pretty glittered mini-medallion. That is what is so awesome about using digital images you can change the size to your fitting and use.

 

I invite you to go by the DigiStamps4Joy Store and Blog and check out the others images as well as inspiration by our Design Team.

 

On this project I had fun using my mini-Christmas Tree Sizzix embossing folder and cut out the tree shape, layered three to look like one taller dimensional Christmas Tree and then placed two more to add scenery. I embellished them with Ranger white Liquid pearls. My poinsettia's are Spellbinders along with the greenery. I enlarged the bottle cap sentiment to 2 inches..diecut and manually cut a ribbon tail, glittered edge of bottle cap and the ribbon.

I am entering this card into the following Challenges where I am also a follower.

Jingle Belles - Holiday Traditions(Bearing Gifts)

Creatalicious Challenges#57 - Christmas Time

Challenge PartyX #14 - Christmas Cards

One Crazy Stamper-Christmas(November)

Tokbobok - Christmas(November)

Whimsie Doodles-Any Holiday Card

WordArt Wednesday - Anything Goes

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I love this time of year with the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas. I have so much to be thankful for in reference to coming through some ill life choices and challenges. I am grateful to God for his Loving-Kindness and Grace.

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Stitching Fun...

Hello Everyone,

Digi Image: Sharon/DigiStamps4Joy

 

It is the time to start the new bi-weekly Challenge#80 at DigiStamps4Joy Blog.  This round the theme is 'Stitching' it can be faux, real, stamped...so long as it stitching of any kind.

 

Here is my card with faux stitching showcasing the precious digi image 'Sharon' available in the DigiStamps4Joy Store. I hope I have inspired and tickled your creativity to join in the fun.  I invite you to go by the DS4J Blog and check out the inspiration by the Design Team.

I also invite you to go by the Store to check out all the new Digital images that have been added to the DS4J Store the past couple of weeks. They are fun and whimsical.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges where I am also a follower.

Creative Card Crew#49 - Pearls

Crafty Sentiments Designs - Blues

Party Time Challenges#146 - Use Twine or Hemp

Paper Makeup Stamps#114 - Stitching

Oh La-La Creations - Stitching(Faux)

SquigglyFly#4513 - Polka Dots

 

Until next time this Frugal Grannie is out...Hugs

 

 

 

 

 

Time for Anything but a Card

Hello Everyone,

I have been missing playing with my House-Mouse stamps. And finally got some fun playtime coloring this adorable 'The Thinker' with Amanda mouse. My creativity got tickled as I was inspired by one of my favorite Challenge Blog's House-Mouse & Friends to join in their challenge.  I had bought a packet of 3 natural plain gift bags at the dollar store awhile back knowing I wanted to decorate them so this gave me the nudge to start...on at least one as a Thank you gift bag. I went ahead and left off a sentiment  so they could reuse how they wanted.  I decorated the other side also with this pretty design paper by K & Company along with a cardboard lining on the inside bottom. I also fuzzy cut the top of the bag with scallops edges.

It was quite easy and fun once I found the design paper and decided on a fall like neutral color theme. I gave it a special touch of tender loving care by tying some yellow string with double loop knots every few centimeters on each handle to give it a pop of color and special look.
Supplies Used:
Spellbinders: Timeless Rectangles,  Grand Ovals, Grand Rectangles
Martha Stewart: Aster punch/flower
Design Paper: K & Company
Spectrum Noir, Faber Castell pencils

Here is the other side of the gift bag.

I am entering this decorated gift bag into the following Challenges where I am also a Follower.
House-Mouse & Friends #157 - Anything but a Card
Love to Scrap - Anything Goes
Eclectic Ellapu - Anything but a Card
The Squirrel and the Fox - Animal Antics
4 Crafty Chicks#167 - Anything but a Card
Craft my Life/November - Anything but a Card
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Until next time this Frugal Grannie is out....Hugs

 

 

Wishing you Joy and Peace

 

Hello Everyone,

It is new Digi Release Sunday over at the DigiStamps4Joy Store and I also 'Wish you Joy and Peace at the Holidays and throughout the Year'(also available in the DS4J Store). The new image I am sharing is called Misteri and her BFF created by JenLee. I went ahead and made this as a Christmas Card for one of my Cousins who loves pink. We are...starting to have some cold evenings here in south Texas...cold is anything lower than 65 to me. I know...that is summer for some...We rarely have snow but we dress cute in our sweaters and boots so I loving this girly wintry image. I invite you to go by the DigiStamps4Joy Store to see the other fun images. And be sure to visit the DigiStamps4Joy Blog to see some cards made by the Design Team with these new images for fun and inspiration.

Supplies Used:

Digi Images: Misteri & BFF, Sentiment Joy n Peace - DigiStamps4Joy

Inside Card: Sentiment-Christmas Paper - DigiStamps4Joy

Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug/Anna Griffin

McGill - Snowflake

Spectrum Noir alcohol markers, Faber-Castell pencils

Bling/Recollections, Hemp/Twine, Charm

Ranger Liquid Pearls

 

I am entering this card in the following Challenges and am also a Follower.

Alphabet Challenge Blog - T for Twine
Craftitude#52 - Anything Goes use Twine or String
Sweet Stampin - Christmas is Coming
Saturday Fortnightly Challenges - Girly Creations
Crazy 4 Challenges#211 - Let's Frame It
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Until next time this Frugal Grannie is out...Hugs

Thankful Blessings...

Digi Image: Mini Misteri-Apple Basket - Digistamps4Joy

Hello Everyone,

Sharing with you today a Thanksgiving card I made for a special friend. I am so glad I think out of the box...sometimes...because this precious image of Mini Misteri-Apple Basket is going to work wonderfully for a friend I am thankful to have...I know you see my apples are orange...it is because the friend I am sending this card to was so kind to have brought me a wonderful bunch of her deliciously sweet home grown oranges.  I am so grateful for her friendship for so many reasons. I enjoy her visits and calls just to see how I am.

 I just love the way this card came out...I can't wait to share with you the Christmas card I am going to also make with this precious image Mini Misteri who has a series of images in the DigiStamps4Joy Store...all sweet different poses and fun dress-up styles wonderfully created by JenLee.

I finally caved in and purchased some alcohol markers as an early Christmas gift to myself. I got them last week JoAnn Fabrics had the Spectrum Noir markers 40% off online so I went for it. I still enjoy and feel more comfortable using my Faber-Castell, Anna Griffin, Derwent and Primacolor pencils.  I don't mind saying I am still learning how to blend my color pencils much less now excited to learn and check out Youtube videos on how to use these Spectrum Noir markers.
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I plan on entering this card into the following challenges and am also a Follower.
Cuttin and Stampin #44 - Giving Thanks
Cuttlebug Mania - Autumn is Here (Cuttlebug Embossing folder,tag diecut, Spellbinders/Decorative Labels eight, Memory Box/vine
Fan-Tastic Tuesday #8- Anything Goes w/Fibres (I used Twine, textured yarn ribbon)
Scrap Creations - Give Thanks
Party Time Tuesdays#145 - I made a Thank you Note
Shopping Our Stash#126 - Thanks
Simply Challenged Challenges - Fall colors

Used: Cuttlebug Embossing folder,Cuttlebug tag diecut, Spellbinders/Decorative Labels eight, Memory Box/Blooming vine, Fiskars paper cutters
Twine, Yarn wired ribbon

Until next time this Frugal Grannie is out.

 

My Start to Holiday Creative Fun

Mini Misteri 'n Mila - Choristers  &  Joy 'n Peace Sentiment
available at the DigiStamps4Joy Store

Hi Everyone,

It's time for me to start working on my Christmas cards and I have not even done one Thanksgiving card so I need to get the ball a rolling. I will be doing a few...because I am gracious for you as friends and followers. I love that I can share them with you because I have so much to be thankful for including this wonderful journey in cyberworld  with all sorts of creativity.

 

Last month I decided to reorganize my craftroom which still has me a little out of sorts.  I am still needing to make a couple of additional changes. I can't wait to see the final setup.  My son will be putting some shelves I ordered together for my final work station.   

 

This year on my Christmas cards I decided to do a variety...a total of twenty with ten of them each being unique with some of my favorite digital and stamp images. I will try...seriously it is so hard for me...I did say try to make ten of them regular postage Post Office worthy . The others I plan to go fun crazy with dimension and layers because I will be giving those in person.

Here is one I will be putting in the mail with my favorite 'Choristers' image from DigiStamps4Joy.

 

Supplies Used:

Digi Image: Choristers by DigiStamps4Joy

Sentiment: Digi -Joy 'n Peace by DigiStamps4Joy

Ribbon: Michaels

Spellbinder: Nestabilities/ Oval, Scallop Oval, Poinsetia

Cuttlebug/Anna Griffin Embossing Christmas folder -

Faber-Castel pencils

Ranger liquid pearls

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I would also like to invite you to visit the DigiStamps4Joy Blog for their current Challenge #79 with the Theme -3 Design Papers  and 3 Layers going on through November 12th.

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I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Created with Love #65 - Christmas Reds & Greens

Incy Wincy Designs - Ribbon

Paper Makeup Stamps #113 -Digi Makeover-Lots of Layers

Lady Anne's #8 - More than one layer

Stamping Sensations - November Challenge - Christmas

Crafty Calender November Challenge - All things Christmas

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Until next time this Frugal Grannie is out...hugs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Misteri -Professional Assistant

Hi Everyone,

I have the fun honor of sharing one of several new Sunday release images that are being added to the DigiStamps4Joy Store today, November 3.  I invite you to go by and check out all the new fun images shared on the DigiStamps4Joy Blog too. This is precious Misteri - Professional Assistant created by JenLee.

This image brought one of my Sister's into mind and heart. She is putting a lot of  hard, long working hours into work and loves what she does...putting her whole heart into it sometimes can be draining.  So this scripture/sentiment was perfect and an encouraging word for me to send to her at this time.

 

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Crafty Girls Challenge#5 - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday#104 - Anything Goes
Crafting When We Can#56 - Make your own Flowers
Challenges4Everybody#32 - Anything Goes
        
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I invite you to go by the DigiStamps4Joy Blog and also check out the other Design Team cards and join in on our current challenge - 3DPs and 3 Layers going on through November 12th.

Until next time this Frugal Grannie is out...hugs

November Monthly Freebie - Handyman

Hi Everybody...

 DigiStamps4Joy Store  is having their November Monthly Freebie. It will be available for 3 days...did you get that don't hesitate. Head on over to the Store and get your 'Handyman' digi FREE.   You can even use it on DigiStamps4Joy's Blog Current Challenge - 3 DP's and 3 Layers.

IMPORTANT NOTE...... The freebie is only in the Shop in the new Freebies category. This means that you will have to set up an account in the shop (free and very easy!) and then add the image to your cart. At checkout it will be FREE. The freebie will be available for 3 days.

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I love this Handyman digi created by our own Margy.  And it was perfect timing for me on how I wanted to use it on a card for my Son.  He has been going through some more than usual challenges, difficult choices and life's stresses as an adult, husband, father and provider.  As a praying, believing and walking in faith Mother I not only see my Son the handyman with tools but admiring and seeing as my Son develops the use of tools our God has given as armor to use in our life's journey building character, trust and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesian 6:10-11
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
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Here is my card with the 'handyman digi'.

Here is the inside.

I love making my envelopes into a sleeve/jacket and embossing them for elegance and then I just slip the card in and tie hemp/string or ribbon around it.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

365 Card-Day 304-Starts with a D (dreams)

C.R.A.F.T Challenge #231 - For the Boys

Natalie and Amy's Challenge #14 - For the Boys

Cards For Men #22 - Way to Go(Believe in your Dreams)

Crazy Challenge #157 - B for...(believe, blue, black, burlap, buttons)

Word Art Wednesday#104  - Anything Goes

Path of Positivity #7 - Hope

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I also invite you to go by the DigiStamps4Joy Blog and check out all the inspiration by the design team with this 'Handyman' digi.  Also, don't forget...you can take advantage of it and use this fabulous 'Handyman' digi for our Current Challenge - 3DP's and 3 Layers going on through November 12.

 

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Until next time...this Frugal Grannie is out...Hugs

 

 

 

 

DigiStamps4Joy Challenge #79 - Sandwich - 3 design papers, 3 layers

Hello Everyone,

DigiStamps4Joy is starting a new Challenge #79 - theme  Sandwich using 3 different design papers and 3 layers to your creation. The fun theme is hosted by our own Design Team Member Charlene. The Challenge runs from Wednesday Oct. 30^th until Tuesday November 12^th. You are not required to use a Digistamps4Joy image from our store (however you do have to use a digital or stamped image), but if you do it will give you a chance at winning the DT Choice Prize. 

I invite you to go by the DigiStamps4Joy Blog for more inspiration by the Design Team and link up your project. Here is my card to inspire and tickle your creativity. I used DigiStamps4Joy image 'Vase of Hearts'.

Supplies Used:

Design Paper: Recollections, K & Company, 3 Bird Collections
Hemp/string with recycled beads, pearl brad
Spellbinders: Nestabilities/Decorative Labels Eight, Radiant Rectangles, Labels Twenty-Five
Cuttlebug tags/diecut
Faber-Castell pencils

                                                     
I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes/Nov. 4th
Twisted Tuesday - Free/Anything Goes/Nov. 11
Party Time Tuesday #144 - Anything Goes
Oozak #24 - Anything Goes/Friendship
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Until next time this Frugal Grannie is out...hugs.