You Are Amazing ♥︎

Hello, precious friends! I have some wonderful news: I will begin sprinkling your blogs with love today, for which I am grateful! I dearly miss you and am thankful for your endless love and prayers during tribulation. ♥︎

I'm posting on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog today, sharing some sweet and sparkly inspiration. ♥︎ This is also my DT contribution for Deep Ocean, where we are playing with a fun Bingo Board! This card is to bring nature's beauty to a cancer warrior who is unable to enjoy the outdoors.

Amongst my pink and white flowers are pops of sunshine with pastel yellow cherry blossoms and mini sweetheart blossoms. I couldn't resist using the lovely organza rose trimming, as it pairs so beautifully with LemonCraft's Tiny Miracles collection. ♥︎ Plus, it's just gorgeous!

Atop my crackled Wycinanka birdhouses are sparkling embellishments: Rhinestone flowers with diamond centers. They are so darling that I sprinkled a few extras throughout my card. ♥︎ WOC pearls serve as my birdhouse hangers and also line the sentiment nestled within the bouquet. For pretty texture, I lined the back of the birdhouse openings with vintage seam binding.

My card base and floral frame are from Sue Wilson's Delicate Garden die set. The delightful birdies are from Resting Birds by Memory Box. How dreamy it is to play with Wild Orchid Crafts goodies.... I pray it delivers healing love, engulfing her in everything beautiful. Thank you for visiting and I wish you a blessed day. ♥︎

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

PINK MIST COTTAGE ROSES 25mm~ MKX-666

PINK MIST OPEN ROSES 20mm~ MKX-028

MIXED PINK HIP ROSEBUDS~ GST-O14

MIXED PASTEL CHERRY BLOSSOMS~ MKX-247

MIXED PASTEL MINIATURE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-265

WHITE APPLE BLOSSOMS~ MKX-625

WHITE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-336

MAGNOLIAS~ QVR-029

MIXED PINK FLOWERS AND EMBELLISHMENTS STARTER PACK~ MKX-327

MIXED LEAVES~ MKX-435

WHITE BEAD BERRY SPRAY CLUSTERS~ GST-155

WHITE SMALL ORGANZA ROSE TRIM~ MKX-462

SIAM PINK VINTAGE SEAM BINDING~ MKX-485

RHINESTONE FLOWERS WITH DIAMOND CENTER~ GST-168

WHITE FLATBACK PEARL STRING 4mm~ MKX-612

WHITE SELF-ADHESIVE PEARLS 3mm~ MKX-506

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A Piece of My Heart: Whispers of Rest

Hello, treasured friends! I hope you're having a beautiful week. ♥︎ As you know, my crafting schedule has been scaled back to allow healing. This unexpected season of rest aligned with Bonnie Gray's new book Whispers of Rest, which releases TODAY! ♥︎

(Yes, my coffee was long gone upon remembering to take a photo!)

I am thrilled to be a part of Bonnie's launch team, which came with the blessing of an advanced copy of her book. I have long-adored her gentle heart, which brightly sparkles throughout her writing. If anyone could convince me to rest, it would be her. ;) Like so many, I was living at a hectic pace and my joy was diminishing. Chronic pain was not helping matters. I was beginning to hide my heart.

Whispers of Rest engages far deeper than the title implies. I learned and received the value of resting in God, but even more it brought me to a closer relationship with the One I dearly love. The One who beckons us to come to Him and live through Him. She invites us to set our hearts free by the gentle touch of Jesus. Bonnie reminds us that God has placed a beautiful, natural light in us that cannot be destroyed.... His perfect love. I am determined to let go of fear and cling to Jesus instead. ♥︎

This book is a treasure trove of encouragement that deepens our faith. One of my favorite morsels is tucked within Day 7:

"Jesus didn't shut down his heart. He opened his heart to love and brokenness, so that he could one day make your heart his home."

During this Whispers of Rest journey, I unexpectedly was emboldened. Instead of shutting down my heart that felt it could take no more despair, I am once again seeking out shattered hearts that need hope. Instead of feeling irreparably broken, I'm refueled with God's love and light.. along with an urgency to shine it into lives overcome with darkness. ♥︎

Bonnie's heart is beautiful and she has a passion for resting in quiet love. I am grateful for her vulnerability as she steps out again to encourage us to care for our souls. You can learn more about her and Whispers of Rest on her blog.

Thank you for fluttering on by and I wish you a blessed day! 🌷

Birthday Love

Hello, precious friends! This year has been unlike any other but I am valiantly fighting to regularly craft once again and sprinkle your work with sweetness... thank you for the continual love. I am forever thankful for you. ♥︎

I am posting today on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog, sharing a wee bit of birthday inspiration. ♥︎ This is also for our new delightful challenge at Deep Ocean, where we are playing with furry/fuzzy friends! Pure sweetness.

My darling mother's birthday is fast approaching! To celebrate, I've combined vintage pink with classic white and soft green. My papers are from Maja Design's Vintage Romance.

Along with gorgeous flowers, I've layered lovely trims and elegant pearls. I love the combination of the fabric babies breath with vintage seam binding... the softness and wispiness make my heart flutter. Wild Orchid Crafts is a treasure trove of sweet beauty. ♥︎

My chipboard elements are from Wycinanka, two of which have been painted with Crackle Paste. Thank you for fluttering on by and I wish you a blessed day! ♥︎

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

WHITE TRELLIS ROSES 35mm~ MKX-682

MIXED VINTAGE COLOUR OPEN ROSES 15mm and 20mm~ MKX-043

PALE PINK HIP ROSEBUDS~ GST-060

WHITE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-336

WHITE BABIES BREATH

MIXED LEAVES~ MKX-435

WHITE VINTAGE SEAM BINDING

WHITE NET LACE~ MKX-584

IVORY DECORATIVE GALOON LACE~ MKX-404

WHITE FLATBACK PEARL STRING 4mm~ MKX-612

WHITE FLOWER SHAPE PEARL~ MKX-254

WHITE SELF-ADHESIVE PEARLS 3mm~ MKX-506

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All My Love

Hello, treasured friends! It has been fairly quiet this year on my sparkly little blog, but I am truly back at last. Heartfelt gratitude to those who have stuck with me and to my dear friend Lisa for filling in for me at WOC. I am thankful for all of you! ♥︎

I'm posting on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog today, sharing a sweet little card. One of my favorite aspects of cardmaking is that it is such a beautiful way to deliver love. ♥︎

Atop a Wycinanka lacy chipboard heart are pale pink and white flowers, chosen for their sweet delicacy. This is for a kindred heart who is soon releasing her first inspirational book.. I want to remind her that my and God's love are with her every moment of this journey. ♥︎

Tucked within the blossoms are gorgeous WOC metal embellishments: a lovely crown pin and sparkly rhinestone pearl. Layered trims provide extra softness, while a whimsical Sue Wilson butterfly reveals beauty within... along with a pearly path of hope. ♥︎ Fluttering from the corner and beneath the Marianne Design Wave Border are my all-time favorite Wycinanka Summer Wedding borders.

The papers are from LemonCrafts stunning Heart Painted collection. I hope this encourages my friend's beautiful heart. Thank you for fluttering on by and I wish you a beautiful day! ♥︎

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

Pink Mist Cottage Roses 25mm~ MKX-666

Mixed Pink Apple Blossoms~ MKX-211

Mixed Pink Cherry Blossoms~ MKX-039

Pale Pink Hip Rosebuds~ GST-060

2-Tone Baby Pink/Ivory Aster Daisies~ GST-223

2-Tone Baby Pink/Ivory Gypsophila~ GST-230

White Sweetheart Blossoms~ MKX-336

Pink Mist Open Roses 15mm~ MKX-028

White Vintage Seam Binding

Ivory Guipure Lace~ MKX-555

White Net Lace~ MKX-584

Ivory Decorative Galoon Lace MKX-404

White Crown Pins~ GST-119

Flat Back Pearls in Diamond Circle~ MKX-657

Heart Shaped Ivory Pearl Beads~ GST-033

White Self-Adhesive Pearls 3mm~ MKX-506

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Dream

Hello, sparkly friends! After a month away, I am grateful to be crafting again! Thank you for sticking with me. ♥︎

I am posting today on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog, combining two of my favorite themes: gardens and ballet. ♥︎ I made this for a cancer warrior who dreams of returning to dance... to encourage her to never give up on the miracle she needs. The gorgeous papers are from LemonCraft's Just Love Me collection.

My pretty papers are from LemonCraft's Just Love Me collection, which are perfect to lift up a downcast heart. WOC purple flowers are exquisite, especially when blooming in abundance. I adore Tea Roses, which I have paired with sweet Cottage Roses and Hip Rosebuds. White Babies Breath and Seam Binding add touches of softness to our spring garden. Pearls are irresistible to me, so a gorgeous Crown Pin is tucked within my flowers and I used a Pearl Heart for corner detailing.

My ballerina is a Marianne Design die, which is adorned with Self-Adhesive Pearls and Net Lace. The gorgeous Blueberry Swirls Lattice is a Wycinanka chippie, which I have given a white-wash of acrylic paint. The lovely heart is also a Marianne die, which I have sponged with Milled Lavender distress ink.

Lilies and a beautiful Magnolia blossom above, while stunning Rose Organza Trim (small) lines the side. I love this precious recipient with all of my heart and pray this reminds her that with unwavering faith in our dear Father above, all things are possible. ♥︎

Thank you for visiting and I wish you a blessed day! ♥︎

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

MIXED PURPLE/LILAC COTTAGE ROSES 25mm~ QVR-046

MIXED PURPLE/LILAC TEA ROSES 40mm~ QVR-017

MIXED PURPLE TONE HIP ROSEBUDS~ GST-018

MIXED PURPLE/LILAC LILIES~ MKX-130

MAGNOLIA~ QVR-029

WHITE APPLE BLOSSOMS~ MKX-625

WHITE BABIES BREATH

2-TONE GREEN/BABY PINK MULBERRY LEAVES~ MKX-248

WHITE BEAD BERRY SPRAY CLUSTERS~ GST-155

WHITE VINTAGE SEAM BINDING

WHITE SMALL ORGANZA ROSE TRIMMING~ MKX-462

WHITE NET LACE~ MKX-584

WHITE CROWN PINS~ GST-119

HEART SHAPED IVORY PEARL BEADS~ GST-033

WHITE SELF-ADHESIVE PEARLS 3mm~ MKX-506

Lovely challenge entered:
* Lemoncrafters Facebook Challenge: Spring!

Sweet Springtime Love

Hello, treasured friends! I am unexpectedly away but will be back soon to sprinkle love all over your beautiful blogs! I'm posting today on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog with a sweet springtime-inspired card. Like many, I am eager for the beauty of spring after an atypical winter. Thankfully gorgeous Wild Orchid Crafts flowers bloom all year long.♥︎

The sweetness of spring guided my design, where animal friends frolic amongst the stunning WOC goodies.♥︎ This was made for another cancer warrior who needs to be surrounded by pure sweetness! I used several Wycinanka chippies, all of which have been covered in crackle paste. The tiny birdies are from Memory Box dies, while the wavy border is from Marianne Design.

I am thoroughly in love with mini-sweetheart blossoms... they couldn't be more precious! I nestled in a few sunshiny yellow ones for little sunbeams. The butterfly resting atop the swirly Easter egg chippie is from Sue Wilson. Gorgeous and whimsical WOC trims are layered and divided with a beautiful flat-back pearl string.

Even the foliage is sweetened with pink... I can't seem to stop using these darling colorful leaves.♥︎ It's frigid outside, but spring is in full force all over my craft desk. :) The gorgeous papers are from LemonCraft's Just Love Me collection.♥︎

Thank you for visiting and I wish you a lovely day!♥︎

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

WHITE COTTAGE ROSES~ MKX-683

MIXED VINTAGE COLOUR OPEN ROSES~ MKX-043

WHITE APPLE BLOSSOMS~ MKX-625

LILAC MINIATURE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-560

WHITE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-336

WHITE MINIATURE SWEETHEART BLOSSOMS~ MKX-328

MIXED PINK TULIPS~ MKX-302

WHITE HIP ROSEBUDS~ GST-020

WHITE BEAD BERRY SPRAY CLUSTERS

2-TONE GREEN/BABY PINK MULBERRY LEAVES~ MKX-248

IVORY GUIPURE LACE~ MKX-555

WHITE COTTON LACE~ MKX-467

WHITE FLAT BACK PEARL STRING 4mm~ MKX-612

WHITE SELF-ADHESIVE PEARLS 3mm~ MKX-506

Sweet Encouragement

Happy Sunday, sweet friends! I'm posting today on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog, which fills me with warm fuzzies. Dreams do come true. ♥︎

Just as this adventure begins, sadly my DT term with Wycinanka is reaching its end. I wish all the best to the new team they will recruit! What an incredible experience it has been! It is an honor to design for such an inspiring company, with an owner even more wonderful than the goodies he creates. Every day with them was a blessing and I am grateful for the opportunity bestowed upon me. ♥︎

Today I have an encouragement card to share, blossoming in hope for a college student battling cancer for the second time. Emma's kindness and courage inspire me every day. ♥︎

Wild Orchid Crafts and Wycinanka products deliver beauty beyond measure. ♥︎ The lovely Wycinanka Blueberry Swirls Frame was turned into a trellis of sorts, where stunning WOC blossoms (and hope) abound. This Hot Air Balloon is one of my all-time favorite chippies and it serves as the perfect avenue to carry my prayers to Emma.

Gorgeous pink and white Autumn Blossoms and Babies Breath ruffle atop lovely WOC Seam Binding. A Bead Berry Spray Cluster and sweet two-tone leaves are nestled within.

Smaller clusters of lovely flowers accent my frame, with touches of pink sprinkled throughout. My chippies have been sponged with white acrylic paint.

Self-adhesive Pearls accent my hot air balloon for a touch of elegance, while a Heart Pearl Bead adorns the delicate garden frame background.

Rose Organza Trim (small) lines the bottom of my card and I have trimmed my LDRS Creative sentiment with Net Lace. The beautiful LemonCraft papers are a combination of patterns from Tiny Miracles and Just Love Me. Their papers are so dreamy! The base and elegant background are Sue Wilson's Delicate Garden. I hope this brings a smile to her heart of gold. ♥️

Thank you for visiting and I wish you a beautiful day! ♥︎

Lovely Challenges Entered:

 *Fussy and Fancy~ Fussy and Fancy

 *Jo's Scrap Shack Fun-Day Friday~ Anything Goes

 *LemonCraft~ Gossamer Love (Gorgeous moodboard)

Wild Orchid Crafts products used:

PINK AUTUMN BLOSSOM~ MKX-459

BABY PINK BABIES BREATH ~ MKX-530

MIXED PINK COTTAGE ROSES~ QVR-043

PINK MIST OPEN ROSES 20mm ~ MKX-028

WHITE CHERRY BLOSSOMS ~ MKX-053

WHITE APPLE BLOSSOMS ~ MKX-625

WHITE COSMOS DAISIES ~ MKX-119

2-TONE GREEN/BABY PINK MULBERRY LEAVES~ MKX-248

WHITE BEAD BERRY SPRAY CLUSTERS~ GST-155

WHITE VINTAGE SEAM BINDING ~ MKX-472

WHITE SMALL ORGANZA ROSE TRIMMING ~ MKX-462

WHITE NET LACE ~ MKX-584

HEART SHAPED IVORY PEARL BEADS ~ GST-033

WHITE SELF-ADHESIVE PEARLS 3mm ~ MKX-506