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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Be Strong

The Stampin' Sisters in Christ DT has done another awesome job with the scripture:2 Chronicles 7:14 --"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." (NIV)
and the challenge to make a card to let someone know you are praying for them. I am so glad for this challenge to remind me that I have a special Sister in Christ who needs comfort and prayer and now I have a card to surprise her with. The first photo has a little ray of sunshine so I took a second one but then realized that the sunshine is God's blessing so I've posted both.

Though this looks pretty simple, I used lots of Stuff:

Stamps: Stamps Happen, G-Rated, Penny Black -- Sizzix, EK Success punch, Bradletz,
Fiskar Border Punch, Prismacolor Metallic Marker,
Cuttlebug folder, Marvy Punch

The image is paper pieced and also colored with watercolor pencils -- I've raised up the little boy's collar with a pop dot for a little dimension
the heart charm phrase is computer generated

Thanks so much for looking,
my hand

11 comments:

coldwaters2 said...

Oh how beautiful Martha truly gorgeous card.

Hugs
Lorraine x

Riet said...

What beautiful Martha,i love your image and colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.x

Liz Williams said...

God's light certainly does brighten the corner where we are, and this adorable card will brighten the day for your friend as well. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Sandy O said...

Nice card, I do like the sunshine in the first card and your reason for posting it. What a great idea to pop up his collar. It looks like it is blowing in a breeze :o)

Lisa Hjulberg said...

Awesome card, Martha! Thanks so much for playing in our challenge at Stampin' Sisters in Christ!

Sandra1968 said...

This is a beautiful card, Martha, and I'm sure your friend will love it.

Tammy said...

Gorgeous card Martha! That image is so sweet and your coloring is wonderful! Your friend will love this!
Hugs, Tammy

Anonymous said...

Martha, Martha, Martha...you have done it again! Great verse and details.

Thanks for taking the time to share your card with us at SSCC during this busy time.

Sue said...

I love that Stamps Happen image.
It is a beautiful card with lots of detail.

Becky said...

Beautiful card, and this scripture is one of my favorites.

mycardz said...

WOW! what a gorgeous card!! I love this sentiment too. Just beautiful! hugz, mary