Be Joyful

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in EVERYTHING by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the PEACE OF GOD, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7

These are verses I memorized years ago and they are written on my heart. There are times when I still need to remember not to be anxious, but I eventually listen to my heart saying these verses. I didn't really understand what the "peace of God" was until I experienced it. It's having peace inside you, even when you're going through heartbreaking situations and trials. It does "surpass ALL understanding" and you know it comes from GOD alone. Praise the Lord for His wonderful promises!


I love, love, love what I do. I am passionate about the things I create and the talents God has placed in me. I SO appreciate the time you take to look at my things and the comments you all leave me!

Blessings to you!

Kathy

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Graphic 45 Baby Gift Set

Hi there!

Today I have a baby gift emsemble that I have been working on to give to a dear friend.  There is a tri-shutter card, chipboard mini album, and matching gift box to hold the album.  These are made with the Graphic 45 Little Darlings Papers and Chipboard Tags.  (You can click on the photos for a closer look.)




The card is made using the tri-shutter tutorial on SCS here






The mini album was created based on the Little Darlings Mini Album Project Sheet on the Graphic 45 Website here.  The base for the album is just an inexpensive chipboard album from Michaels that measures 5" x 6 1/2".  Here is the front cover decorated with the papers, chipboard tag, and lots of ribbons and trims:




Here are the inside pages which show the pockets for tags, photos, and/or journalling.  I made die cut pieces in different shapes and added some chipboard tags and cute photos taken from the papers.


 
 

 
 
 



The back cover:



This is the gift box I created for the album to be kept in.  I used a basic box making technique, adjusting measurements to fit the album.  This shows the box closed up with the ribbon on it that slides off.




This shows the box without the ribbon on it.




Products used:

Stamps: God's Blessings (Stampin' Up)
Paper: Little Darlings Collection (Graphic 45), Natural White (Neenah), Baja Breeze (SU), Coral (DCWV), Dark Caribbean Coral (Color Mates)
Ink: Vintage Photo Distress Ink (Ranger)
Accessories: Little Darlings Collection Chipboard Tags (Graphic 45), chipboard book (Michaels), extra keyring 1 1/4", various punches & dies, Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze Seam Binding (RAK from Jill), various fibers and trims, button, lace, brad, spacer bead, Crop-a-Dial, hole punch


I'm submitting this to the latest Word Art Wednesday Challenge #66 - Anything Goes
Way to Use It Challenge #WT413 - Use green

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you are inspired by my projects today!

Blessings!

Kathy

10 comments:

  1. Such a wonderful project Kathy and sure to be a great keepsake for a new Mum!

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  2. SO super vintage and sweet. You never cease to bless me, Kathy. Your art is a treat to my eyes and a blessing to my heart. Thanks for sharing again, and please know how very much I appreciate you.
    Karen
    Word Art Wednesday

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  3. Kathy: This Tri-shutter card, album and box are stunning. So beautiful. I saw your beautiful art work in the Paper Creations. Congratulations!!!

    Margie F.

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  4. Kathy,
    This is gorgeous work! Thank you, for inspiring us. Many blessings!

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  5. This is truely beautiful lovely hugs xx

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  6. Now this is a baby gift. Wow... Simply beautiful and so thoughtful. They will surely love this.

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  7. All beautifully done. Thank you for sharing.

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  8. Kathy,
    I just can not stop looking at each picture you have posted. Gracious me they are some beauties. You are amazingly creative.
    Thank you for joining us at Word Art Wednesday; we love seeing your wonderful art work and we really appreciate you taking time to join our challenge.
    Carole Robb Bisson
    The Blessing of the LORD be Upon You!

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  9. Beautiful projects Kathy!! I precious gift for your friend!! Blessings!!

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  10. Oh my! This is so precious!! I just saw it todaybut it is just so sweet. What a lovely baby gift to give. This is awsome. You have some of the best work I have ever seen Kathy. You have a true gift from God. I so enjoy your creations.

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Thank you for blessing me with your sweet comments!