Lost and Found

Hello, Sweet Friends!! Today, I am sharing a few projects I created using the Sweet N Sassy Stamps new release The Shepherd's Voice.  This versatile set is perfect for bible journaling, mixed media, card making and more!

I adore the beautiful shepherd and sheep images of this set! Such a beautiful visual to remind us of the way our Heavenly Father cares for us.  I am so thankful for a God who pursues His lost sheep, who has given me opportunity after opportunity to come back to Him.  I am thankful for a God who came for me and took my debit.  I am thankful for a God who now tells me to follow Him, and is patient in my stumblings.  I am thankful for a relentless grace only Christ gives, because I am a relentless vagabond always seeking to jump ship. He is faithful when I am not; He is constant when I am not; He is everything when I am nothing; yet, He says I am His and that is EVERYTHING! (adapted from TB Laberge/She Rises)

My bible journaling (seen above) features The Shepherd's Voice along with Sunshine Girl and Bitty Minnie alphabets.  

My card, also features The Shepherd's Voice and the Stamp of the Month, Sentimental Wordfetti.  Jut a little dry embossing, a colored image and a sentiment--quick, simple and perfect for just about any occasion!

Thanks for stopping today; be blessed!

TTFN, Jane

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Christmas In July Blog Hop!

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Y'all!  It's Christmas in July at Sweet N Sassy Stamps and that means both a fun hop full of inspiration AND a super sale!  It's time to plan your holiday projects and SAVE!!  All Christmas and Winter stamp sets are on sale--be sure to check them out!




You definitely want to start at the very beginning so you don't miss any of  the inspiration!

Sweet 'n Sassy Blog

Julee Tilman

Bev Gerard

Ceal Pritchett

Dina Kowal

Gayle Bond

Giovana Smith

Jane Bosi

Jeanne Streiff

Julie Cassell

Lee Ann Barrett

Lyn Tomlin

Monika Davis

Sheri Gilson

Stephanie Serrano

Make sure to leave some kindness in the comments on each stop.  It will enter you for a chance to win a $50 gift voucher for the Sweet N Sassy Stamps store!

My project for today features the sets Thrill of Hope and Christmas Wishes.  Using water color paper, I started by stamping and embossing the deer images.  I created a circular mask using a piece of copy paper with a circle die cut window.  Next, I added the trees using Ranger distress ink. I sponged ink around the edges and then added the sentiment and some sequins to finish things off.

My second card uses Thrill of Hope along with Home for the Holidays. After stamping and embossing the lab image from Home for the Holidays, I added the trees and several layers of distress inks to create a antique-y look.  Once dry, I added some red glitter glue to sparkle up the trees and some snowflakes.

Don't forget to share some love at each stop on the hop and be entered to win a $50 gift voucher for the Sweet N Sassy Stamps store!  Enjoy the rest of the hop.....You're off to see what Jeanne Streiff has to share next.  I'm positive it's going to be amazing!

TTFN, Jane

Time to HOP! July Release with Sweet N Sassy Stamps!

It's blog hop day!!  I'm so excited to share, with the rest of my Sweet N Sassy Stamps team, all the fabulous new goodies in our July release!  Hop along to the blogs linked below for all sorts of paper crafting inspiration and a chance to win! Just leave a little shout out in the comment section on each stop along the way for a chance to win a $10 gift voucher to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps shop.  If you've not started from the very beginning, you'll want to head over the the Sweet N Sassy Stamps blog HERE.  The hop line up is also found at the end of my post!

I'm sharing two cards which feature Walk by Faith and the Stamp of the Month, Sentimental Wordfetti.  I cannot seem to get enough of either!

I like to make use of my huge collection of dies and embossing folders whenever I can.  None of the dies I've used are carried in the SNSS store, but come from various sources that I've hoarded.......er .....collected over the years!  I'm also a huge fan of fussy cutting--which is how I added those cute glasses from the Walk by Faith set to my card.  My second card also features those cute glasses......they are addicting!

My post contains affiliate links for when you shop, at no extra charge to you.  I appreciate your comments and support!  Be sure to leave a little shout out on all the blogs to be entered to win a gift voucher for the Sweet N Sassy Stamps Store!  Good Luck!

Here is the blog hop list for your convenience!

Sweet'n Sassy Blog
Julee Tilman
Cathy McCauley
Ceal Pritchett
Diane Zechman
Jane Bosi  (that's me!)
Lucinde van Ballegooijen
Lyn Tomlin
Monika Davis
Sheri Gilson
Stephanie Serrano

Enjoy!  Jane

It's a good day for a good day!!

It's a good day to have a good day, Friends!!  Following a busy work week, I'm ready for some rest, relaxation and lots of stamping!!  That means, Sweet 'N Sassy Stamp time for me!!

Today, I'm sharing a card I made to congratulate a special young man on passing his driver's test---ah the teen years and milestones!!  My card uses the brand new Sentimental Wordfetti, the Stamp of the Month in July!  This set is super amazing and a must have!  It covers all your bases!

Also used on this card, Landscape Silhouettes and Go God's Way--I love that bug!!

Go have yourself a great day and remember, you are using affiliate links when you shop from this post, at no extra charge to you!  I appreciate your support!

TTFN, Jane

Freedom in Christ!

Happy Monday, Sweet Friends!! I'm thinking about freedom after a wonderful weekend that kicked off with July 4th last week!  Our fireworks got rained out, but that didn't stop us from celebration and
good old family time!

The bigger story, however, is the freedom we find in Christ.  As I've reflected on my last year....the places I've been, the freedom I've found...the peace I've experienced....it is all because of Christ.  He is a chain breaker, the author of all freedom.  Seven short months ago, I was depleted from chemotherapy and recovering from mastectomy surgery, discovering life, God's mercy and grace and figuring out how to move forward.  At each turn, I've been met with the truth of God's word, I've seen His hands and feet and my life has been transformed.  This freedom is everything. To know I am His and He is mine.  I pray you know this freedom yourself!!

I love working in my hymnal and using stamps from Sweet N Sassy Stamps!  For this layout, I used Freedom in Christ, Typewriter Blocks Alpha and Texture Tiles 1.

Freedom in Christ is a powerful and versatile set!  Here I've combined it with Doodle Florals, Forever and Always and Thoughtful Words.

Blessings,

TTFN, Jane