Thursday, March 27, 2008

Another Double Challenge!

It's day four of Denise's Spring Fever challenge, and today we were to incorporate a tag, bling, and the color red. Definitely easier than yesterday :) Well, as I was cruising through my google reader, I also noticed that there was new challenge on Salt, with the theme "believe." As I read the post, I was struck by Esther's statement: If only we truly believed in God's promises, we would worry so much less. How true! I can say I believe, but is my life demonstrating that trust?

Anyway, when I actually snuck off to my craft space, I pulled out this cross paper (Flair Designs). I played around with a few ideas, and finally wrote out the word "believe" (using Heidi Swapp masks), then sprayed the card with gold glimmer mist. (Have I mentioned lately how much I love that stuff? I really wish you could see it in person to see the rich shimmer created!) I let it dry slightly, then pulled the letters back off. I stamped the verse (Ps 31:14-15) onto a piece of ivory cardstock, then trimmed it to a tag shape and tied on a couple different ribbons. I adhered the cross paper to a base made from the same ivory paper, then mounted the tag. Simple, but a great message! (Card measures 5x7)

This second card is a "Take 2" on my idea from yesterday's card. I am soooo much happier with this one! Same three sets: Accents #1, Blossoms Lg, and Flowers Everywhere. Softer colors and a smaller size come together for a cute little card (3x5). Soothing rather than seizure inducing :)

Wanna see what the other challenge chasers are up to? Then go to All Things Stamped and Salt for guaranteed inspiration.

8 comments:

Hazel said...

Love the way you've done the lettering for 'believe' - thanks for joining in the Salt challenge (so quickly too!)

Gillian said...

Hi Trish :) What Beautiful Stylish cards, hmmm..have to track down some of that glimmer mist, I just love how you've done the 'believe' it looks wonderful against the background PP. Thankyou so much for joining in with us at Salt :)

Esther said...

Great work, lovely to have you joining in with the challenge. What an unusual way of doing the wording with the masking- fab! May God continue to bless you through our challenges.

Denise Bryant (imchatty) said...

Very cool...love it. Thanks for playing...tomorrow will be easy.

Karen said...

Oh my! Just beautiful.

Scripture by Design said...

Really pretty cards! Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Great "Believe" card - I love the misty, thoughtful feel it has.
Blessings, Joyce

artfulstampin said...

beautiful card and wonderful verse, thank you for joining in!