Hand Stamped By Lacey

An Angel by Your Side

A friend of mine is going through some really hard times right now. She called me to ask me to make her some cards. She wants to send a card to her friends to let them know how much she appreciates their help during this time.

I had a bunch of cards already made up so I only had to make a few more for her. Most of those have already been shared here except one that I will share later. 

I wanted to be able to do something more for her than just make the cards. So, I made a card for her as well...with something special inside.

Click on the pictures for a larger view.

I mentioned earlier that I got some of the older High Hopes stamps along with the newest release and this is one of those stamps. This is Delia Angel. I just love this image...perfect to send to a friend. One of my friends came over today to play with my Twinkling H2Os (*waving at Terry*) so I colored this while she was here. I used the SCS Color Challenge CC207 for the inspiration (Summer Sun, Kiwi Kiss, Pumpkin Pie). I embossed the image in black onto SU Whisper White, then watercolored with H2Os.

I loved the paper I used in this card (My Mind's Eye Magnolia). It was still lying on my desk and I noticed that it has some orange, yellow, and green in it so I thought it would work for the color challenge. The card base is 5 1/4" square of Pumpkin Pie. I inked up the edges of the DP and image with Summer Sun. I found some primas that coordinated and a Basic Grey button (the orange flower really it's neon IRL).

I added stickles to the wings, the orange flower, and all around the mat and card base.

Here is the inside...

The sentiment Gentle Guide is also from High Hopes. In case it's not clear, it reads...

"Whenever life if stressful

And you need a gentle guide

Remember to take heart

There's an Angel by your side!"

The "Sending Hugs" sentiment is from PTI Friends til the End.

I punched the left side of the DP with my SU Eyelet Border punch. Then I sewed along the other 3 sides to create a pocket. Behind the pocket is another CD that I made here, here, and here...

I made this CD at the same time as the others. I am glad I have a few on hand. But again, this was stamped with Black Stazon directly onto the CD.

On the inside of the top of the card, I added the playlist...

I hope these songs will help lift her spirit during this hard time.

On a personal note...

Things have been very busy. I have a few card orders that I need to finish up. And my email has been acting up so I have spent way too much time with Bellsouth trying to get it fixed. But, so far, it's still acting up.

Also, we still haven't heard anything about my husband's job...so keep praying for us. We are hoping we will hear something next week.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

~Lacey

 

An award!

The very talented Zoe gave me this award! Thank you so much Zoe, I really appreciate it!

Zoe is one of the creative minds behind Crafty Monkeys - a challenge blog for crafters 16 years and under! She also gave Ansley this award as well. I will have Ansley post it on her blog tomorrow

~Lacey

Enabler Alert, an award, and a new group

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Also, I receive this award from Zoe...

 

Thank you so much sweetie!! Go check out Zoe's blog she is one creative little girl!!

Lastly, I joined the SCS Blogger Group 8 which is all about "cute"...blogs who mostly use Cutesy style stamps...that is soooo me!!! There's a link on my sidebar, but here they are!! Go check them out...

SCS Blogger Group 8 (It's All Cute)!

• Alicia
  Alicia Delano Designs
• Anjou
  Dreaming in Color
• Ellie
  Live*Laugh*Love...and Stamp
• Jackie
  Kreate with me 2
• Jan
  Life in the Slow Lane
• Kelly
  Kelly's Inky Stamping Spot
• Laura
  Creations of the Island
• Laura
  Texas Two Step
• Laura Pryor
  Lil' Inker
• Mary Jo
  Monkey Business!
• Michelle
  Mommy Time
• Paula
  Paula's Ponderings
• Rachel
  Gingerbread Gallery
• Ramsey
  {Stampy}{Scrappy}
• Sumbine
  Sumbine's Blog

Thanks for stopping by

~Lacey

Hectic week...and Stamp Club projects

Oh my, this has been a busy week. First off, the weather has been totally wacky!! Keeping in mind that I live in North Florida...the "Sunshine State"...which is normally very HOT...the low yesterday morning was 17 degrees!!! Yes, 17!! But by the afternoon, it was 61! And it's been this way for the past 3 days. So, I am expecting for us to get sick soon. Everytime the weather changes over a 40 degree range within 8 hours usually means we are all going to get sick. And this weekend it will be in the 70's! Yet it was cold enough to snow this morning with a low of 25! Wacky!! Yes, I know...it's snowing everywhere else....stopping complaining, Lacey. I actually love the cold weather. I just think the temps have just been very abnormal for Florida. 

Anyway, Monday was my monthly stamp club. It was the first day with the new Stampin' Up catalog....yeah!!! So with Valentine's Day only a few weeks away, I created a box and a card using some of the new Designer Series Paper "Raspberry Tart"...(Don't forget to click on the pictures for a larger view)

 For the box, I used Regal Rose CS and followed the instructions on SCS for the Mini Pizza Box.

The stamp is a new Level 2 Hostess set. We used Build-a-brads and a flower die cut from a SU Sizzix die. I scored lines along the center of each flower petal and on the seams to make it more 3-D. The heart is Vellum CS cut with a heart Nestability and run through a cuttlebug embossing folder. I only used the Nestability and the cuttlebug folder to show how they work with the Big Shot. SU also sells a new heart punch and texture plates but they were not offered for pre-order so I don't have them yet. I also used the SU Scallop Border punch along the sides of the lid.

By the way, have you seen the new SU Border Punch? It's called Eyelet Border Punch. That's already been ordered!! I can't wait to play with it!

On the inside of the box, we wrapped Hershey's Nugget Chocolates with coordinating DP...

The box held 12 chocolates perfectly...

For the card, I kept it simple since the DP design was so nice, I didn't want to cover it up...

I think these would make really nice gifts for a friend. Maybe someone's birthday (just change the sentiment on the card). Or a teacher's gift for Valentine's Day. Heck, this would make a great gift "just because". For instance, do you have a friend who is willing to watch your child so you can go to the doctor, but won't allow you to pay them for their trouble? Well, this is perfect for an occasion just like that!

Now go ahead and take a look at the new Stampin' Up catalog on my website...here.

And through the end of January, you can order the Love You Much Bundle for 25% off. The kit includes the Love You Much Stamp set, Candy Lane Designer Series Paper, and the new Heart to Heart Punch for only $41.48 (US).

US customers can order directly on-line through my website if you find anything you like! If you are from Canada, I can put you in contact with a Canadian demonstrator if you are interested.

I was so surprised to find out that Lisa nomiated me for this award!

Thank you so much, Lisa! That means so much to me! I am going to pass this award onto Katharina. Get ready to see some awesome challenges and stunning cards on Katharina's blog!!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Lacey

Blogger Award and Purpose Driven Life Day 4 and 5...

I received this wonderful award from Joy at "A Place to me Be". She lives in beautiful Hawaii!!! Ahhh...my dream...to go to Hawaii!! We were going to go for our 5th wedding anniversary, but I didn't think we should do it since I wasn't working at the time. Maybe for our 10th. Because when we go, I want to do everything!!! I don't want to be on a budget!! LOL

Joy, thank you so much! This was so sweet!!

  Here are the rules:
1. The winner may put the logo on their blog.
2. Put a link to the person who sent you the award.
3. Nominate 5 blogs.
4. Put links to their blogs
5. Leave a message for your nominees.

Ok, so I am nominating...

Crissy Armstrong - Crissy's Art & Heart - The artist/Illustrator for High Hopes Rubber Stamps

Anna Write - Sassy & Sweet - awesome blog...you never know if there will be great photos of chickens, or cute wimsical cards!

Julia Stainton - Belle Papier - Julis has some wonderful cards and fantastic tips and product reviews as well as awesome scrapbook pages.

Susanna Boyd - Card of the Week - Susanna's blog is full of the "best" in stamping blogs

Ila - Artfully Ila - Ila is just a sweet heart! Her watercoloring and her cards are amazing!

Go check out all of these awesome ladies!!

It's only week 1 of the Purpose Driven Life and I am already behind! I'm only behind 1 day in reading, but 2 days with posting. So, onto the study...

Day 4 - Made to Last Forever

Rick Warren opens the chapter saying..."Life on earth is just the dress rehearsal before the real production." That's a great way of looking at life! We only have a short time on earth, what we do with that time is important to how we will spend eternity! The Bible says, "God has...planted eternity in the human heart." (Ecclesiastics 3:11 New Living Translation).

Rick Warren says, "Death is not your termination, but your transition into eternity, so there are eternal consequences to everything you do on earth."

That's a good point...if we didn't have eternity "planted" into us, then why would we really care about being good? If there were no consequences for our actions, why wouldn't we just live life the way we wanted? 

Day Four - Thinking about my Purpose

Point to Ponder: There is more to life than just here and now.

Verse to Remember: "This world is fading away, along with everything it craves. But if you do the will of God, you will live forever." 1 John 2:17 (NLT)

Question to Consider: Since I was made to last forever, what is the one thing I should stop doing and the one thing I should start doing today?

Day 5 - Seeing Life from God's View

This chapter discusses how we view life and what God gave us. Rick Warren points out "three metaphors that teach us God's view of life: Life is a test, life is a trust, and life is a temporary assignment". The first 2 are discussed in this chapter.

The bible says that we will be tested. But God wants us to pass the test..."God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out." 1 Corinthians 10:13 (Today's English Version).

Rick discusses how EVERYTHING can be a test; from the way we handle money to the way we handle people. The Bible says "Blessed are those who endure when they are tested. When they pass the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." James 1:12 God's Word Translation.

Life on earth is also a Trust...God owns everything on earth and he has trusted them to us while we are on earth. "The world and all that is in it belong to the Lord; the earth and all who live on it are his." Psalm 24:1 Today's English Version. This includes everything from money to simple daily chores.

Day five - Thinking about my purpose

Point to Ponder: Life is a test and a trust.

Verse to Remember: "Unless you are faithful in small matters, you won't be faithful in large ones." Luke 16:10a (NTL)

Question to Consider: What has happened to me recently that I now realize was a test from God? What are the greatest matters God has entrusted to me?

Tomorrow I will post Days 6 and 7.

Thanks for stopping by!

~Lacey