Psalm 2 For Real Friday

Hi Stamping Friends!


Psalm 2:2-3 "The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against his Anointed One. "Let us break their chains", they say, "and throw off their fetters."

ARTISTIC ETCHINGS

Stamps: Artistic Etchings

Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Naturals White, Basic Black, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Vintage Wallpaper EF, Basic Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Oval Punch (retired)

I confess. I had a difficult time with Psalm 2.  I'm still getting in the groove of "meditating" on a section of Scripture.  I'm usually a "read and go" girl.  Just checkin' the Bible readin' off my list of things to do. That's what I love about this study of the Psalms with Wendy Pope.  You study one passage of Scripture all week.  You think about that "Word from the Lord", for more than just a few minutes.

A few words that kept standing out to me in this passage, were "kings", "rulers", and "enthroned". Thus the crown on my card today. I also chose the color purple as a sign of royalty. Christ is our Eternal King and we are to surrender fully and submit to Him everyday.  He is the rightful King of our hearts and lives. Plus, He is all powerful and has all authority. We can live in victory because of Him.

My Life Application Bible notes for verse 3 say this:

"People often think they will be free if they can get away from God. Yet we all inevitably serve somebody or something, whether a human king, an organization, or even our own selfish desires... We can find the one sure route to freedom by wholeheartedly serving God the Creator. God can set you free to be the person he created you to be."

That's who I want to be, the person God created me to be. Not the person the world tells me I should be. I want God to be the King of my life. I don't want to focus on earthly things, I want to focus on eternal things. I want to take refuge in Him. I want Him to be the "love of my life", thus the sentiment "amour".

Wendy shared a quote by David Guzik and I wanted to share it with you:

"Those who defy God are broken, but those who depend on Him are blessed."

I pray you will be blessed!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stamping!

She's A (stamping) Maniac!!

Hi Stamping Friends!!

Well I'm finally slowing down.  Yesterday I had my slowest stamping day so far.  I only stamped 12 cards.  All the other days last week I stamped 18 cards each day.  I'm gearing up to supply Goodies Cookies with a fresh batch of cards and I've been stamping my little heart out!!  My goal is to drop off 100 unique, one-of-a-kind, handmade cards.  Well, maybe not ONE of a kind, since I've been making 6 of each design.  But I'm saving two of each card for myself, two for Goodies Cookies, and two for (hopefully!) another location where I can have my cards for sale.  So it's more like unique, two-of-a-kind handmade cards.  :)

When I create cards for sale, I use lots of retired Stampin' Up! products.  I hope that doesn't bother you too much.  You can still be inspired by each card.  Maybe the layout or the color combo will spark your creativity.  And who knows... maybe you have some of the same retired supplies that I do that you've been hoarding away.  :)  I also tend to CASE a lot when I'm doing this type of card making.  So very few of these cards are original designs by me.  Thank you to the fabulous designer of this card.  If I remembered who you were, I wouldn't be in my 40's.  ;)

ARTISTIC ETCHINGS

Stamps:  Artistic Etchings, En Francais BG, Something To Celebrate (retired hostess set)

Paper:  Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

Accessories:  Designer Frames EF, Decorative Label Punch, Finial Press EF, Basic Rhinestones, Black Lace (retired)

This card has the least amount of retired products out of all the cards I've made.  Just the lace and the sentiment stamp.  I sell most of my retired stamps, but I do keep a few of my favorites around.  I've also started to take just one "favorite" stamp out of a set and sell it that way.  My used stamp sets are priced super cheap, so I don't have too much guilt over pilfering a stamp here or there.  ;)

I have lots of exciting stamping stuff going on during the month of February.  Be sure to check out this post: NEW STAMPIN' NEWS to find out all the details.  "Like me" on Facebook and you could have the chance to win a FREE stamp set!!

After stamping lots of birthday cards, baby cards, and wedding cards, I feel the need to make a few Valentine's.  So come back tomorrow and "feel the love".

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stamping!

Top 2 and 1 of 2011

Hi Stamping Friends!!

Well today's the day!  The day I reveal my two top favorite cards of 2011.  I'm sure you've been sitting on pins and needles all week just waiting to see what stamping goodness I have picked out.  ;)  Well the wait is over!!  May I have a drum roll please............

#2

And my all-time favorite card from this past year, was also a crowd favorite.  It won a couple of online blog challenges.  So without further ado........

#1

Ta-Da!!  I just love all the textures and soft colors on this card.  And it has just enough chic without being too shabby.  Funny thing about my Top Ten favorites from 2011 is that most of them were the shabby chic style.  Which is not my typical "go to" style.  I've always considered myself sort of a colorful, fun, simple kind of stamper.  But the cards I like best are the ones with lots of layers and textures and "stuff".  The kind that you only make one of.  :)

Well I continue to be a stamping maniac.  Yesterday I stamped another 18 cards.  I can't wait to start showing them to you on Monday.  But first I need to take pictures of them and upload them to my computer.  Bummer is, my computer monitor only shows blue and green tones at the moment.  Makes it really difficult to edit photos!!  Anyone have any idea why the color would go bad on a monitor?  I'm on my third one!!

Also, I created a Facebook Fan Page.  I have no idea what I'm going to do with it, but if you like to hang around FB, search for Krystal's Cards - Stampin' Up and be my first fan!!  If I was really smart, I would have a button on my sidebar that would link you straight to my page, but I haven't figured that all out yet.  There's always a new techno adventure waiting around the corner!

Don't forget to take advantage of all the great Stampin' Up! clearance items for sale at my online store: KRYSTAL'S CARDS.  Some items are up to 80% off!!  Hurry and shop while supplies last!

Thanks for taking the time to hang out with me today!!

Happy New Year and

Happy Stamping!!