Scatter Joy & Remembering

This is a card I created for the  Stamping Queens "spring" swap.  The cut flowers were from a die that my friend Sheri has in her collection. I colored the flowers with my Spectrum Noir markers. The scatter joy stamp is a new one that I really like.  The card is really quite simple but I was pleased with the results.

Presently I am working on some sympathy cards my mom requested that I make for her to have on hand.  I am pleased with how they are turning out and look forward to posting them soon.

This next card was for a dear lady and my special friend Sheri.  I have been remembering her in prayer each day as it has been one year since her husband and love of her life passed from this earth.  I pray that the Lord strengthens her each day and that the peace and comfort only the Savior can give will be hers. What a privilege it is to pray for her.

Joyfully...Stephanye

Happy Birthday Eli

Our oldest grandson, Elijah will be three years old on April 14th.  The time has gone so quickly and he is growing so fast.  This is the birthday card that I made for him.  Happy Birthday Eli!  Papa and Grammy love you so very much!  You're a precious little boy! 

Joyfully...Stephanye

Remembering You in Prayer

"Remembering you in Prayer" is a new stamp that I purchased while in Kansas City a few weekends ago.   It's a stamp that I am using a lot. This card was for a friend who went to London, England to visit her first grandchild, "baby George".  She and her husband will return from their trip tomorrow and I am excited hear about all of their adventures and their precious little grandson.  

Joyfully...Stephanye

Share Joy

I recently learned of the Share Joy campaign from my friend Sheri. This is the 3rd year for the campaign, which provides thinking of you cards for families who have recently lost loved ones.  Too many families become entrenched in anger and despair following their loss, which has a lasting negative impact on the entire family.

In search of ways to help grieving families the Spiritual Care team at a hospital in Iowa came up with the idea to communicate with the family regarding the impact their loved one had on someone.  The team started to send handwritten notes to families for an entire year following the loss of their family member.  The notes, which are sent by chaplains, nurses, and even other patients, describe how  their loved one made someone else's life better.

The design team at  Taylored Expressions is again organizing this year's Share Joy campaign in which they hope to have more 600 handmade cards donated.  This is one of the cards I am going to contribute.

For My Husband

Norman and I just returned from a Family Life, Weekend to Remember conference in Kansas City. We choose to leave town and really make it a special weekend to remember. We are both very thankful for the gift that made this long desired weekend a reality for us.  

We had a very special time together.  I am so fortunate to have such an amazing husband who loves me so unconditionally.  The Lord's hand of protection and blessing has been on our marriage of 30 years and this was made even more evident to us over the weekend.

As part of the weekend we were asked to write a love letter to our spouse.  This is the card I made for my love letter to Norman.

Joyfully...Stephanye

Happy Birthday

Today is my daughter in-law Christy's 27th birthday.  She lives in Ogallala, Nebraska so I don't get to see her as often as I would like but I am thankful that she is thriving in the place that God has her.  I thank Jesus that she's growing in her walk with Him and being used in others' lives in Ogallala. Love you and miss you, Christy!

Also thankful for the beautiful weather we've been having.  Such a nice change.

Joyfully...Stephanye  

Happy for You

It is hard to believe that it's been a week since my last post.  I've had a busy week - watching my precious grandson Eli, cooking, helping a friend, and crafting with another. I am thankful for the opportunity to spend my days doing what I love.

This card is for my daughter-in-law Mandy who recently received a promotion at work.  I am so proud of how well she's doing in her position.

I colored the clear cling stamped image with Spectrum Noir markers and then added ribbon and card stock.  Nothing fancy, but I am pleased with the pretty simplicity of this card.

Joyfully...Stephanye