Archive for April, 2012

Open book magic on black

Week #1 – 52 Parables Publication Call for Handmade Cards!

Hello everyone!! I've received a lot of questions regarding the publication call so wanted to provide further detail about this project for you in hopes that it answers any questions you might have! This is a very unique publication call as we're not following the "typical" format for seeking submissions. {Sometimes you've got to step outside of the box if you want to do something extra special!!} We are developing a Christian, interactive, inspirational book which will have a special component to it {Top secret right now!!} Within the book will be 52 section, each consisting of the inspirational photographs you'll see on this blog each week which means a total of 52 Publication FULL STORY HERE....... Read more
Open book magic on black

New Blog and Publication Call!

Welcome to Parables of a Crafter!! Each and every one of us has a talent or ability that we are really good at and that can be used for the glory of God. Remember “The Parable of the Talents” (Matthew 25:14-28)? Three servants were given five talents, two talents and one talent respectively. The Parable of the Talents tells us that the first two men used their talents and gained double what they had begun with. The third servant however, buried it in the ground which made his master was very displeased with him. The master referred to him as wicked and lazy, both of these terms don’t demonstrate praise for doing well do they? But we learn from this parable! God has placed in us FULL STORY HERE....... Read more
mother's day 2012

Perfect Sentiments – Mothers Day Card

Back again for another great challenge over at the Perfect Sentiments challenge blog! This week we're going to create a card with a sentiment for Mother's Day. Our "Twist" this week is to Use at least three of the five colors for the color story to create your card. Here is the color story we're using this week: Here's my contribution for this weeks challenge:  I decided to use the lattice technique on my card this week, not for any special reason....just because I love how this looks on a card. Add this technique to this weeks color combination and you've got yourself a beautiful creation! I have digi's from Shelley's Images and can tell you that I really enjoy including them in FULL STORY HERE....... Read more
Get Well Card

Get Well With Balance!

Hello everyone and welcome to Thursday! I'm at home juggling multiple projects in preparation of some really big news that will be announced very soon!! Lots of "behind the scenes" work to get done before the news comes to life, but I do know that I need to occassionally create something to keep me focused and balanced! This is one of those creations which is born from the "I have no clue what I'm doing here" file! lol! I stared down at the paper (isn't it beautiful?) and punches, die cuts and ribbon and had no idea what I wanted to do! I love that about creativity!! The Butterfly is a new die I purchased recently from Memory Box.....they now have me hooked on FULL STORY HERE....... Read more
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Perfect Sentiments – Easter Bling!

Back again for another great challenge over at the Perfect Sentiments challenge blog! This week we're going to create a card with a sentiment for Easter. Our "Twist" this week is to add some bling to your card (rhinestones or pearls) Our sponsor this week is Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More and the winner will receive five (5) free digital images!! Be sure to stop over and visit Robyns shop!   Here's my contribution for this weeks challenge. I colored the image with Copic markers and trimmed it with my gold pen. I rested the image on top of a background which was punched using a Martha Stewart punch. I used purple as an accent color as there should always be a little bit of FULL STORY HERE....... Read more