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Whimsical Flowers Gift Box Cards: Just a Note
It has been nearly a month since I added a new post. I've been busy creating gift cards for 10 people that both I and Michael visit each...
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Oct 27, 20221 min read
Finding a Safe Harbor
For twenty-five years I lived in the northwest. As we vacationed in our travel trailer we visiting many lighthouse along the Pacific...
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Sep 5, 20223 min read
Peace
There is so much conflict all around us. Conflict in politics, conflict in countries, conflict in communities, and even conflict in our...
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Sep 5, 20222 min read
Endure Our Race of Life
How do we face the challenges and trials of our lives, for we all have them. I was reading a talk given by Marvin J. Ashton entitled "If...
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Sep 5, 20222 min read
We Can Change
I was at Hobby Lobby and saw this great leaf die on sale for less than $4 and so I snatched it up. I knew it would be perfect for a card...
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Sep 5, 20222 min read
Patience
Patience is not my virtue, it is something I have been working on my entire life. I think I'm slowly getting better, but is something I...
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Sep 5, 20221 min read
You Have Nothing to Fear in the Journey
My pioneer ancestors endure such much sorrow and tribulation as they made there way for Illinois to the Salt Lake Valley of Utah. I have...
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Sep 5, 20222 min read
Count Your Many Blessings
This is a great time of year to think of our blessings. Life isn't perfect and we all face challenges but thinking about what we have...
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Sep 5, 20222 min read
Who Will Forfeit the Harvest
The Lord has such great blessings in store for us, if we remain true and faithful to Him. Our choices can cause that we forfeit all that...
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Sep 5, 20222 min read
Believe in the Miracle
All Christians know of the miracles performed by Christ. There are some who says that miracles no longer happen because he is not here. ...
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Sep 5, 20222 min read
Faith is Confidence in God
We all know people who have faced great adversity and still remain positive and loving. They are an inspiration. Each that I have had...
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Sep 4, 20221 min read
The Measure of Our Hearts
This card is made for a message from Elder Marvin J. Ashton entitled the Measure of Our Hearts. He talk about how "a measurement is a...
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Sep 4, 20222 min read
Without Rain There'd be no Rainbows
Being in a heavy rainstorm can be uncomfortable and we wish that we weren't experiencing the drenching. Our lives can feel like we are...
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Sep 4, 20222 min read
Earth Has No Sorrow that Heaven Cannot Heal
The message for this week's card of encouragement to my six friends is from Elder James E Faust entitled The Refiner's Fire. It talks...
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Sep 4, 20222 min read
Tomorrow is a New Day
This is such a beautiful bird image from Impressions Obsession. It was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then colored with Copic...
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Sep 4, 20221 min read
Never Lose Hope
This sentiment is from a Gina K. Designs butterfly stamp. It is a powerful message. Hope can see us through dark and difficult times....
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Sep 4, 20221 min read
Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit
This is a simple card that I made to send to my six friends who have lost loved ones in the past year. The sentiments is taken from a...
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Sep 4, 20221 min read
A Smooth Sea Never made a Skilled Sailor
When people face really difficult circumstances, such as losing a loved one, it becomes so hard to face each day. In my church we are...
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Aug 24, 20222 min read
Keep Going
When people face really difficult circumstances, such as losing a loved one, it becomes so hard to face each day. In my church we are...
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Aug 24, 20222 min read
With God There Are No Coincidences
This is not my usual post because it isn't a card that I've made, but rather a wall plaque. I have a friend who lost her husband in May. ...
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Aug 24, 20222 min read
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