DEFUNKING MY RUT

Have you ever had one of those days when you wake up and you feel like you may be losing your edge? Well, I did a couple of mornings last week... not that I really care, because I could blame it on my age or the fact that I really haven't been feeling well at all this year. (still could be my age... menopause, you know!) But the one thing I know is I have to get out of my rut. So... I have spent the morning devising a plan called

" DEFUNKING MY RUT" 

 One of my goals today was to find an uplifting Card challenge that will work both as a crafty project for myself and I can slip a visiting teaching message in it, to send out to the sisters that I visit teach each month. I chose the TLC386 ~ "Let's Make a Beach" ~  challenge from Splitcoast Stampers. He is my card...

 

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I love Christmas in July!!! It gives me a great excuse to gather all my stamping friends together and celebrate Christmas twice a year. This year we enjoyed some time creating, stamping, crafting and munching a whole set of new memories. And all of this was made possible, because I know that my Father in Heaven LOVES me. I have been thinking about this card for awhile now... I wanted to to be just right, perfect in so many ways. Not only did I want to create something extra special to contribute to our Christmas in July party, but I wanted a card to share with all my friends at Christmas time that would be simple and share the message of the scriptures through out the whole holiday season.

Hope everyone enjoys a little Christmas in JULY!!! :)

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       My Friend Jennifer is hosting a New Challenge over on her blog and I found great motivation there. So In keeping with the Spirit of Celebration, the 4th of July and all the Freedoms that God has given me, this is my card.

       The story or inspiration behind my card is the simple truth that lies within. My Dad use to say "God so loved the world that he sent his only son, so I think that's the least I can do is serve" (the navy). Now, with having one of the boys who lived with us serve and the idea that possibly two of my own joining. This sense of pride is growing strong deep with-in my heart. There is a quote from President Hinckley that I love...
"If we are to continue to have the freedoms that come of the inspiration of the almighty to our founding fathers, we must return to the God who is their true author."

      I hope we ponder, pray and never forget the true and everlasting principles of freedom, upon which this great American country was founded.  Happy 4th of July Everybody!