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With God There Are No Coincidences
I received a text yesterday from a friend in Washington who is a ministering sister to my friend Laina, who lost her husband in May. ...
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Aug 17, 20221 min read
A Perfect Brightness of Hope
I was organizing my stencils this past week and ran across this sunray stencil from Tim Holtz and decided to use it on my encouragement...
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Aug 16, 20221 min read
Music is the Prayer the Heart Sings
Music has always been a major part of my life. It can have great influence in our lives, for good or bad. Russell M. Nelson has said,...
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Jul 27, 20222 min read
Heart Trio Sending You Strength
I recently found out that my niece's husband has been diagnosed with colon cancer. There have been a lot of challenges in our family...
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Jul 27, 20221 min read
Look for the Rainbows
Several years ago I took an Online Card Class where we stenciled a shaped repeatedly. I ran across a card I had created during that...
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Jun 8, 20222 min read
Congrats! You did it!
Another sister I minister to at church recently completed her doctorate. What an accomplishment. We were taking her out for a...
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Jun 3, 20222 min read
You Are Amazing Teresa
I recently purchased the Honey Bee Stamp Lovely Layers Peony die. I love Honey Bee Stamps layering flowers. They are gorgeous and very...
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Jun 3, 20222 min read
Keep Your Face Toward the Sunshine
When I was searching for words to use for graduation cards I saw this great quote from Walt Whitman. It made me think of the Savior, who...
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Jun 3, 20221 min read
You're a Class Act Emma
I have a wonderful young friend who is graduating as the valedictorian of her class. But she is so much more than smart. She is funny...
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May 13, 20222 min read
Congrats on Your Baptism
We have a friend who decided to be baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. What a wonderful, momentous decision. ...
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Apr 17, 20222 min read
Enjoy Your Day with a Little Fishing
I'm trying to send a card a week to my sweet uncle. He recently lost his wife and it can get really lonely. I'm too far away to go and...
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Apr 17, 20222 min read
Lovely Layered Red Rose Praying For You
I recently purchased Honey Bee Stamps' Lovely Layers Roses. As with all of Honey Bee's layered dies, it make a beautiful card. My...
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Mar 18, 20221 min read
Strong is the Only Choice II
As stated in my previous card, I have a couple of friends from church that are going through some difficult times and don't feel they...
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Mar 14, 20222 min read
Strong is the Only Choice
I have a couple of friends from church that are going through some difficult times and don't feel they have the strength to face them. I...
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Mar 14, 20222 min read
Sending Prayers Bouquet
We have dear friends in Richland Washington that just found out they are dealing with stage four cancer. Our heart aches for them and we...
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Mar 2, 20222 min read
Stand Where It's Shining
I hadn't been out on SplitCoast Stampers for months. Yesterday I pulled up the site and the first thing I saw was a card made by Joanne...
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Feb 24, 20222 min read
Stand Firm - Sink Your Roots Deep
In keeping with preparing cards before our move, I decided to make my monthly message card to the missionaries serving from our ward. ...
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Sep 9, 20212 min read
The Constant Nature of Change
Every month I send a message to those I know who are serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Maybe it is...
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Sep 7, 20211 min read
Faith, Love, Hope
This post may not be for everyone. It is a message of Christian faith, love, and hope. So, if that isn't something you want to hear,...
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Jun 21, 20213 min read
Kim You are Amazing Brush Stroke Flowers
As I've watched my beautiful niece handle the loss of her sweet companion this past week I have been so impressed with her strength and...
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May 28, 20212 min read
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