2014 PTI Anniversary ~ Card 3

 Download the printable freebie provided above and create a project using one of the fun new images included on it! 

Betsy's freebie is LOVELY! It made a BEAUTIFUL card all on its own. I took Dawn's lead and added 2 sprigs of the Ruby Reprise leaves to set it off. A couple of Enamel dots that I am ADDICTED to. I need an enamel dot intervention! I LOVE them!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

2014 PTI Anniversary ~ Card 4

Download the printable freebie provided above and create a project using one of the fun new images included on it!

I thought I would love Dawns freebie the best. I LOVE her card. Mine is OK but I had a TERRIBLE time cutting it out. I wasted 3 copies. I could NOT get it centered. Grrr! So, don't look too close. this one isn't centered, very well!

The image is so pretty, just like Dawn! It makes a pretty card. 

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

2014 PTI Anniversary ~ Card 2

 

 Download the printable freebie provided above and create a project using one of the fun new images included on it!

My printer made most of the reds in this download Scarlet Jewel, so that is what I used. 

I thought Erin's image looked more masculine, so I used the Woodgrain IP and Heart Stitches die.

Simple is the theme!!!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

2014 Anniversary ~ Card 1

Download the printable freebie provided above and create a project using one of the fun new images included on it!

I didn't expect this one to turn out to be my best card! I LOVE the design and the amazing color!

Melissa designed an AMAZING image,

I just ordered Lovely Layers. I was on the fence and then kept telling myself I had ENOUGH flowers. Well, Dawn kept using it and I LOVED everything she made...so if finally broke down and bought it!

It was made for this image. I have a crazy busy week and weekend so all of my cards for the anniversary are going to be super simple!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

Make it Monday #147: Multi-layer Images from a Single Stamp ~ Card 2

Create a project utilizing your take on the challenge. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product and mulit-layered images from a simple stamp..

My second card from the same stamp set and technique!

I was looking to make a masculine card. Fine linen is my favorite neutral color. Actually it is one of my favorites, period. I also was looking to use a Happy One Liner and the newest Tag Sale. So this is what I came up with.

I found the notched Banner die that was the closest in size. It matches almost perfectly. I stamped the sentiment from the Birthday Tag set in Dark Chocolate on Vintage Cream card stock and found an enamel dot that is almost Vintage Cream colored. I am very happy how this card turned out!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan 

Make it Monday #147: Multi-layer Images from a Single Stamp

Create a project utilizing your take on the challenge. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product and mulit-layered images from a simple stamp..

So this week I have been recovering from the flu and had to get my house un-decorated from Christmas. BUSY!

Sooooo. I took the easy route on this challenge. I used the stamp set Betsy show-cased!

Aqua Mist card stock & pattern pack. I used Notched Banner star die and the star from Tremendous Tags. The sentiment is from Stylish Sentiments: Birthday, I just inked the small part from the Yay! I used Summer Sunrise for the star that was cut with the Seeing Stars die. I also used Hibiscus Burst ink. I had an enamel dot that is a perfect Aqua Mist color for the hole on the tag!

I fun challenge. I wish I shared Betsy's love for fussy cutting! I am for sure a die Gal!!!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

A published article about my mission

Back in November, after the card party my friend Jenny Gunter held for me, I was approached by a local community magazine,

Johnson County Lifestyle Magazine 

I have been blessed to have a story written about the mission funds I raise for fresh water wells in Malawi, Africa. They did a FABULOUS job of telling the story of what I do and why I do it.

If you click on the link above and go to pages 48-49, you can read the article.

I am truly humbled by this amazing opportunity that might bring more attention to the need for water projects in Africa. 

If you have an opportunity PLEASE donate to this worthy cause. Read what Chris Hamera, the intern who is from Malawi, says about the water in his native country. He is an inspiring young man who is bursting at the seams with love for his country and for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

This is a PRECIOUS picture of Chris. I am BLESSED beyond belief to have met him and to be able to provide funds to give his fellow villagers access to fresh water!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan