Riley Moose Valentine's Day Card

I got a new Riley stamp last week and I have been itchin to play with it. When I got home tonight, I could hear him calling me to come upstairs. I'm glad I listened! I had fun making this Valentine. He is just too adorable isn't he?

Moving Day Card

I made this Moving Day card for someone special that God entrusted Mike and I to raise for the last 18 years, 4 months and one day (who's counting?). I am one heart broken mama as I finally quit begging and even bribing our youngest child to stay "just a while longer".  She is so eager to get out there and spread her wings and start a life for herself. "Hard-headed", "determined" or "stubborn"  may have been used to describe my wonderful Hayley once or twice but I trust that she will be fine. Recently however, I am the one I've had concerns about. I am really hurting! I am working very hard at turning my beautiful child over to God and trusting His plan for her life. I truly believe God has great things in store for my Hayley. I know the more productive thing for me to do is to pray for her safety and that this step into indepedence strengthens her relationsip with Jesus.

I put a little care package together for her and made the card to go inside.   Pebbles had to sit on my lap while I made it. Dog fuzz and tears just made it that much better!

Peace,

Robyn

Scrap Card

I made a promise to myself that I am going to make a serious effort not to buy any retail items before "shopping" in my scrapbook room. I have been a good girl and the only purchase I have made is one Riley Moose Valentine stamp and I can't wait till he gets here! Anyway, back to my commitment ....It isn't going too swift so far but I won't get discouraged. I need to clean and organize this week so I can get a visual inventory and I think it will be better after that. I am going to crop this weekend and I have 9 cookie recipe books to make from our Christmas Cookie Exchange and they will be made entirely from items I already have. This will be a challege! The card above is made from scraps and it is ehhh, OK.  It looks like a valentine but I will use it tomorrow for an anniversary card for my awesome husband Mike. 1-11-10 is our 24th anniversary. I could scribble "I love you" on a piece of scratch paper and he would save it forever so he will certainly be pleased with this.  I am a blessed girl!

Robyn

Birthday Card

I am feeling a little down tonight so I forced myself to sit in my craft room until I made something. The biggest thing I made was a mess but I managed to make a few cards and a make & take kit from Jane's that I had been holding on to. This birthday card is the only thing that made the cut for the blog. I like the little bugger. I stamped "You are not getting older...You are getting better" inside.  We are going to Austin early tomorrow so I had better hit the sack. I hope you had a blessed Christmas and New Year holiday. Good night!

Robyn

Happy New Year!

I have never been much of a New Year’s resolution person. Maybe it is because I am afraid of failing or fearful of the challenges a resolution might produce (more fear). However, I am a big fan of new beginnings. I love waking up in the morning knowing God gives me another chance to strive to be the woman He has been molding me to be all my life. I took God’s grace for granted for a very long time. 2009 has been a year of many challenges for a lot of people - my family included. We have dealt with conflicts at work and home, we have experienced illness and death, money is not as plentiful as in years past. It has been a tough year but it has been a year of growth as well.

A few thoughts on what I learned in 2009…

FORGIVENESS - Through God’s grace, He has led me to forgive ones that have hurt me. I have also asked for forgiveness for my actions that may have caused them pain. I had no idea forgiveness would be such a healing act. Through forgiveness I have been able to renew my relationship with my sister. (I have hopes for more reunions in time) It is wonderful to have a sister again. "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32

TRUST – My sweet brother Jody has had a tough 44 years of life but 2009 has brought him new obstacles. He has been hospitalized for over 3 months in very serious condition. I have spent many days with him wondering what is keeping him alive. Why doesn’t God take him to his heavenly home? Other days, like today, I come home feeling encouraged by what I see. It is difficult for me to watch my pure hearted brother suffer. He is so brave and I am very proud of him. As I watch Jody struggle, I realize God is teaching me to trust His timing. I know it is perfect, even for Jody. “I waited patiently for the LORD; He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” Psalm 40:1-2

JOY – "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18   2009 had a few challenges. I have hope that 2010 will be a year of good health and blessings for my loved ones. Reality is that there will always be bad days and even some bad years. Unfortunately pain is a part of living in this sinful world. In 2010 I want to be joyful always. God tells me that there will not be a perfect set of circumstances in this life but I can always have joy through Jesus Christ. It is my choice. Without Jesus, I have no joy. 2010 here I come!

I think I just made a New Year’s resolution… Now if I could just resolve to do something about my weight! -_-

I hope you have a JOYFUL 2010!!

Robyn

Merry Christmas to you and your family

"My whole life has turned around...I was lost but now I'm found"
This beautiful song says it all. I pray each of you has a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. After all, HE is the reason for the season...

“You say I am a king. Actually, I was born and came into the world to testify to the truth. All who love the truth recognize that what I say is true.” John 18:37

Merry Christmas to you!

Snowman Ornament

I made several of these for gifts this year. I stamped the image on a transparency (cut in a circle) with StazOn ink and colored it. I used my embossing gun to set the ink. I curled it small enough to slide in the glass ball. It is held  in place with a piece of thread through the transparency and glued to the edge of the ornament. Last, I sprinkled some synthetic snow inside through a funnel. I think they came out quite cute. If I have enough time I'll make more.

Christmas blessings!

Tri Fold Shutter Card

This is my first attempt to make a tri fold shutter card and it was amazingly easy! It is for a special friend that is turning 60 the day after Christmas. This was a fun one to make! I think she will like it.