The PaperPeasant

Get Well in White

Welcome back to this weeks Perfect Sentiments challenge! This weeks challenge is to create a card with a "get well" sentiment. The "twist" is to use the inspiration picture which we'll take a look at in just a moment.

 

For my card this week I wanted to keep it simple with color but magnificent with its texture and one color as a focal point. I like creating get well cards because I know that they will be sent to someone as a means of encouragement so it's got to be something that will bring a smile to the heart.

 This card size is unique for me as I'm accustomed to regular A2 cards or squared cards. I really love the look of an all white card that has one piece of color on it, I chose to let the bow stand out on this and boy do I love how it shines!! I used my new bow maker provided courtesy of the hubby, along with my new Amenome Flower top die cut from Spellbinders. I ran the flowers as well as the scalloped circle die cut through my big shot using the dots folder to give some extra texture. I wanted a scalloped looking strip across the bottom and used a Martha Stewart stamp for that and placed the ribbon across

the top to pull it all together.

 Can you believe I only own 2 get well stamps? This simple stamp has come in handy on many occasions and its nicely on top of this card. I'll be adding this one to my "Maine Mom" box and know that Mom will get it to the person who needs the encouragement!

Here's the inspiration picture we're using for this weeks challenge. It's a simple sketch to follow....simple enough for others to play along with our challenge!

 

 I hope you come over to Perfect Sentiments challenge blog and join in the fun! This weeks prize is a free digital image being sponsored by Pattie's Creations

 

 

 

 

 

Hope you enjoy! Until next time.

Theresa

  For more inspiration check out my fellow design team members

creations:

Abby

 Jan

Samantha

Maggie

Jessica

Ashley

Sam

Sassy

"Thinking of Spring....."

Our challenge  theme over at the Perfect Sentiments Blog this week is Create a card with a sentiment appropriate for any season/holiday. The "twist" is to use the technique of paper-piercing on your card.

Our sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps and they're providing Seven (7 ) free

digis or the equivalent of $21!! Can you believe that! Visit Bugaboo Stamps and take a look around!

 

On to the challenge.......

 

When I made this card I wanted something clean and simple

 which demonstrated the season of Spring. The soft pastel colors, lattice fencing, flowers are all about spring and combined toogether create a beautiful card! I used piercing in the corners of the card for our "Twist". How about that beautiful bow?.....thanks (once again!) to the hubster for coming through for me with a new bow maker....more to come on that one once I am more comfortable with it! 

This one will be placed into the box for "Maine Mom"...she is always sending out cards to people to let them know that she is thinking about them so it's definitely a good idea for this one to go to her!

Hope you enjoy! Until next time.

Theresa

  For more inspiration check out my fellow design team members

creations:

Abby

 Jan

Samantha

Maggie

Jessica

Ashley

Sam

Meeting God On Your Knees....

Ever notice how different phases of your life bring different levels of happiness, as well as different levels of struggles? Some days/weeks/months/years we sail through life, everything going as we anticipated it would and we feel totally blessed from all the goodness around us.

 

Then there are those "other times"....I'm sure you know what I'm talking about....

 Within a matter of days/weeks/months/years, life throws some major struggles your way and they seem to be hitting you at rapid speed one right after the other. Maybe you have a period of time where things are tough financially, followed by a relationship struggle, followed by the passing of a loved one or friend, followed by struggles with your children, the list could go on and on couldn't it? Right when you think that you can take on no more, it hits you right out of left field and knocks you down once again. Only this time, you're finding that your ability to get back up again just isn't there.

All those struggles within a matter of days/weeks/months/years has taken its toll and your faith is beginning to look more liquid than solid. Then someone says to you "God never gives you more than you can handle" and you realize that you are the worlds weakest Christian because you just can't handle anything anymore.

Been there? Are you there now?? I've certainly been there and can admit that I'm in the midst of that "other" place right now. It's tough having to juggle all of the responsibilities on our plates while maintaining a strong faith isn't it? I sometimes wonder if God's really watching the amount of

what's being dolled out to each person.....I think he put my name on someone elses list...or maybe a few peoples......it's all pretty heavy....

 

I visited a craft show this weekend and happened upon this stamp from Our Daily Bread. I've heard this quote before but can't say I've recalled it lately. I held the package in my hand and stared at its words...the author of this quote may be unknown, but he/she was certainly full of heavenly inspiration to have captured this one.

The act of prayer is often habitual for me....prayer at a meal, a short pray for another person in need because they mentioned needing it, a prayer to God for rescue (even though we remain in the drivers seat!) It's been a while since I've been knocked to my knees and remained there to cry out to the only rescuer I know....My only source of true strength, comfort, wisdom and guidance come from time spent with God on my knees.

I'm reminded once again of the need for prayer in my life and of total reliance on God in all of my situations. This is often tough for me to remember because I'm the one who often tells myself I can go it alone.....I'm not much help to myself right now and I'm glad God is available for prayer, even in our most difficult time.

Been knocked on your knees lately?? You know what to do.....God's waiting for you.....

Theresa

 

I Love You Forever......Plus A Day.......

I have a rule with cards that are made with a sentiment of "Love" on them.....they MUST be given away and not hoarded in the card collection box!!! If you're looking for something unique (and one of a kind!) for the love of your life, drop me a comment and let me know your story and you may be the recipient of this creation!!

Our challenge over at the Perfect Sentiments Blog this week was to create a card that lets

someone know that you love them. Our sponsor this week is Shelley's Creations and the prize is a free digital image.....don't miss out on the freebies, and be sure to sotp over and show Shelley some love!!

 

The "twist" is to use the following inspiration picture for the design of the card:

 

 

There is so much inspiration pouring out from this picture!!! Colors, designs, textures.....so many ideas spun around in my head until the time came to sit down and make something happen!! Here's my contribution for this weeks challenge:

 

 

As I kept returning to the inspiration photo for this weeks challenge I kept gravitating towards the colors that were present. The green of the elabes, the white wicker chairs, the red in the tablecloth and of course all those gorgeous shades of pink! My sentiment was computer generated. I love this quote and couldn't locate a stamp that used it so once again.....the computer became my stamp!!

If you'd like more detail on this one please leave me a message and I'll forward you the "how to."!!

Hope you enjoy! Until next time.

Theresa

 

 For more inspiration check out my fellow design team members

creations:

Abby

 Jennipher

Jan

Samantha

Maggie

Jessica

Sassy

Ashley

Sam

Each Time I Miss You.....

I don't know of many other feelings of the heart which affect a person as deeply as missing someone who is special to them. As I have "matured", I have also become more emotional about things that involve people whom I love and care about.....At times I just can't close the flood gates.....I've just got to shed some tears!!! Right now I miss several very special people in my life and just thinking about them brings on the tears.....(goodness, here I go again!!).... ......

Our challenge over at the Perfect Sentiments Blog this week was to create a card with

a sentiment of "Missing You". The "Twist": to use a button / buttons on the card. A great challenge this week I thought until I realized that I have just "ONE" stamp that has anything to do with missing someone, and the one I have just wasn't going to work.

 So what's a girl to do when in this situation you ask?......well go make her own of course!!

This week's creation had a special purpose for me......It's always a wonderful feeling to create something that will lift another persons spirits so this weeks card will be good for that. But this week, I did something I can't say I've ever done before in my crafting.....as I explained to a few people who are close to me, this weeks card came as a result of my willingness to "Get Naked"!!

Got your attention??? Well, let's eliminate the bad visual that resulted from this

for you......I didn't really get physically naked (I can't wait to see Dad and Moms comments on this one!!) When I say "naked" it's more of a analogy that I was going for.......I guess I better explain......

 I believe, as a crafter, I've held back in my creative world, I've not "stretched" my creative freedom, I've refrained from really making my creations speak to who I am as an artist. I remained "clothed" if you will, because I was afraid of letting things go and trusting in my abilities as a crafter (I obviously have NO problem with letting go as a  storyteller...hehe).

Things in my life are changing, and it's a lot of positive change....but it's not "all" it could be because I'm holding back, for various reasons which aren't important to this blog post. What's important is that I've decided to make a change and moving forward.....I'm getting creatively naked!! I'm trusting in my eyes, my hands, my

creative ability and letting it take me where it wants to go~~~~that's "getting naked!!"

 Now.....about that card...... (gotta love my ability to shift around right!!) I was all exposed on this one and I love it!!! Colors blending together, lots of layered elements, a spectacular quote and of course.....can we all just fall in love with these buttons??? I'm almost wanting to miss myself so I can send it to me!!! But that wouldn't be fair to our "Maine Mom" now would it?? She's getting this one and rest assured she'll find someone who is "card worthy"!!

Hope you enjoy! Until next time.

Theresa

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 For more inspiration check out my fellow design team members

creations:

Sarah

Abby

 Jennipher

 Jan

Samantha

Maggie

Jessica

Sassy

Ashley

Sam

 

"The Circle of Friendship"

I don't know about you but for me.... when it comes to creating cards that are anything BUT square or rectangle, I enter into the zone of "uncomfortable!!" Don't get me wrong, I love things that are circular in shape......buttons, die cuts, brads, gems, did I mention buttons?....but a circle card..... holy circle moley!!! 

This weeks challenge time over at the Perfect Sentiments Challenge blog was to create a card with a sentiment of friendship and it's for a circle card!! The "Twist": use the following sketch as the inspiration piece: 

This weeks winner will receive free digital image of their choice from Pattie's Creations so be sure to visit Patti's page and show some love and appreciation!!Our sponsors are so good to us, we want to be sure to recognize them for their wonderful giveaways!!!

 A few days ago a friend of mine stopped by and requested a "special" card. She wrote down a quote she has heard and asked if I could incorporate it into a card for her (this conversaiton took place BEFORE I had read the challenge for this week....no kidding!!) So, I read the quote over a few days and then sat down on Sunday to create her card as well as one for this weeks challenge. 

Need I remind you this week what the challenge is??? FRIENDSHIP!!!!

The quote given to me is:

"Friendship is not a big thing, it's a million little things."

Do you not LOVE IT when that happens!!! So, I have a challenge card and Colleen my dear sweet friend, you have a card!!

I enjoy the colors on this and for sure I love the sentiment, it's so true isn't it? When we think about those who we share friendships with, there are many little things about them that we love and admire, not just one thing, that's what makes friendships so special!!

I'm a nature girl at heart.....I love fall colors, anything with a brown undertone and I'm probably going to use it in a creation!! When you add in the various shades of

orange and just a ping of white, it all blends together into a well fitted combination, much like a friendship!!!

 Do you have a special friend? Have you told them recently what special qualities they possess that makes them so special to you? Maybe you could join our challenge this week and express your appreciation to them in a special, creative way!!! Whatever means we take to share with someone else, what's important is that we do it and don't put it off for another day!! Make them a card, send them a note, pick up the phone and call them, whatever you do will be appreciated by them and you'll be glad you did it!!

 Hope you enjoy! Until next time.

Theresa

 For more inspiration check out my fellow design team members
creations:

Sarah

Abby

Jan

Maggie

Jessica

Sassy

January 2012 Guest Designers:

Tabitha

Karen

Ashley

NOTE:: Regretfully, if you are a prize winner who lives outside of the United States, we are unable to award you a physical prize. By the time we have to do the customs paperwork and everything associated with sending parcels out of the United States, it always costs more than what the prize is worth in most cases, and this includes Canada, unless you have a Post Office Box in the United States. APO and PPO box addresses are considered US.) If you live outside of the U.S. and you win we will award you with a digital prize that can be sent electronically via email. Thanks for your understanding.

"A Birthday Worth Resisting! "

Welcome back, I missed you all last week but am thankful to have been able to spend a few days with Dad and Mom in Maine. Dad's on the road to recovery albeit a slow journey to get there. He and Mom appreciate all of your prayers and words of encouragement!

Well, it's challenge time over at the Perfect Sentiments Challenge blog!  This week we're going to

create a card with a sentiment for Birthday's and the "Twist": use the resist embossing technique! Note:: If you need help with this technique there are many to be found on You Tube, too. Here is one from Splitcoaststampers.  This weeks winner will receive A grab bag of crafting supplies valued at a minimum of $15 (limited to US participants.  In the event a non-US participant wins we will reward them with digital images.) This weeks challenge is being sponsored by "My Little Somethings". Be sure to check them out and show some electronic love for their generosity!

 Perfect timing for me as I've got a few family members with birthdays this month so I'll be needing a few cards to send out! Here's my card for this weeks challenge:

After getting this post ready to go up I felt a pang of guilt in my fingers and recognized it as the guilt I feel when I don't place a card in my "Maine Mom's" box. (All these miles apart and she still reaches me!!! lol!!) A few "extras were made so that she and I both can send out on birthday cards!

 Hope you enjoy! Until next time.

Theresa

 For more inspiration check out my fellow design team members
creations:

Jennipher

Samantha   

Sarah

Abby

Jan

Maggie

Jessica

January 2012 Guest Designers:

Tabitha

Karen

Ashley

NOTE:: Regretfully, if you are a prize winner who lives outside of the United States, we are unable to award you a physical prize. By the time we have to do the customs paperwork and everything associated with sending parcels out of the United States, it always costs more than what the prize is worth in most cases, and this includes Canada, unless you have a Post Office Box in the United States. APO and PPO box addresses are considered US.) If you live outside of the U.S. and you win we will award you with a digital prize that can be sent electronically via email. Thanks for your understanding.