John 3:16

Can you imagine the pain and anguish of giving up your firstborn so that people (many of whom don't know you and some who hate you) could have forgivness of sins and eternal life?

That's what the verse John 3:16 is all about. This week at SALT, we've had a go at constructing a project that includes this verse or in some way represents it.

I made this set of nine inchies for my friend Jo for Christmas.

It's my first attempt at inchies and I had alot of fun!
Don't forget to pop on over to the SALT blog and
have a peek at the other girl's work.

Blessings,

Casey

Jesus, the true meaning of Christmas

It is my turn to set the challenge this week at SALT. This time it is

Jesus, the true meaning of Christmas.

So, all my life I have wanted an Advent calender. What does that have to do with Jesus??? Well, I made this one for my children and...

In each of the drawers they will find either part of a Bible verse which we stick on the fridge and make the complete verse, or they find some other little treasure. They love it and look forward to opening the drawers each day!

Blessings, Casey

(p.s. This design is from a pattern in Scrapbook Creations Vol 48)

Salt Bi-weekly challenge

OOPS! Almost forgot to post my contribution for the Salt- Bi Weekly Challenge onto my own blog!!!

The theme this time was light.

So many times, Jesus and His children are referred to as the LIGHT in this dark world.

So, in keeping with this theme, I made these itty bitty keyrings for the group of yr12 students we farewelled from our school at their formal the other night. These were for the girls in particular because they were the ones with whom I had the most contact. They are a special bunch and I will really miss them.

Don't forget to pop on over to SALT and check out what the other ladies have come up with!

Blessings,

Casey

Salt Bi-weekly challenge

Here's our latest challenge for you all to have ago at!

"And I (Lythan) would like you to carry on singing through this week's challenge
From the hymnbook...take your inspiration from a hymn or song that means

a lot for your faith
Old hymn, new song, overtly Christian or kind of hidden, God speaks to us in music in all sorts of ways.I can't wait to see your response!"

So, I was looking at this photo of my girl and her cousin and thought to myself how amazing our creator God is and that He is the giver of life. He takes so much care in creating us all so individually.

Blessings,

Casey

The Challenge this week at SALT:

This week's theme is
JESUS IS LORD! I (Kimberly) chose this because this is the start of our journey with God, acknowledging Jesus as our Lord and becoming born again! The wonderful thing is that it is so easy to join God's kingdom!

If you confess with your mouth, JESUS IS LORD and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with the heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with the mouth that you confess and are saved.

Romans 10:9-10

So, here's a little table tidy I made for my niece Eloise- I have written a verse on it for her so this truth may be available for her to read over and over!

For this project I have used some KaiserCraft paper and wooden table tidy. I've also added a little bit of KaiserCraft bling and some ric rac.

Blessings,

Casey x

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A birthday card

Here's a lttle glamour I made for Scrapbooking by the Sea's 1st birthday (with Nat) celebrations! There is a bit of bling in the design in the corner but this photo doesn't do it justice :(

Blessings!

Cx

JOY

This week at SALT it was Hazel's turn to dare. She has chosen the theme of JOY.

Oh what an absolute Joy today has been. #1..I am loved by God. #2 I got my project done for this challenge!! #3 This is my first 8' x 8' layout! #4 I got to use a brand new Scripture by Design Product...the gorgeous Journaling card on this layout.

There are nine beautiful designs and you will be able to buy them here really soon!!

Blessings,

Casey x

SBD retailers

Do you live on the Sunshine Coast?
You might like to drop into : Scrappidoo Scrapbooking
They are at 782 Nicklin Way, Currimundi.
This lovely store stocks our products (OF COURSE!!!) as well as an excellent range of other Scrapping essentials!

x C

SALT Challenge

Unreal...It's time again for our fortnightly challenge at SALT...

Gillian here and it's my turn to set the challenge this week and I've chosen
God's Promises.
So many times we are guilty of breaking promises,
or have been on the other end of a broken promise,
but what a wonderful blessing to know
that when God makes a promise it's steadfast.
We'd love to see what Promise from God you choose to use as your basis for your challenge
so leave us a comment when you are finished your piece,
so that we and others may see your work.To get you inspired the Design Team have come up with some beautiful pieces.

So..here's what I came up with. I captured this image of my husband and children at the beach the other day and then put it together with one of my favourite promises of God on a canvas. It now has pride of place on the mantle over our fire place.
P.S....the little tile down the bottom is one of our new Handstamped Tiles in our range...I have grunged it up a bit to suit the L.O.

Blessings,

Casey x

Water water everywhere!

This week at SALT it's Esther's turn to set the challenge!

'WATER'
Water is such an important element in our lives, we can't live without it, just like our Lord and Saviour! It appears in so many places in the Bible, more than I realised. Here are a few examples to get you thinking, Noah and the flood, Jesus' 1st miracle; water into wine, calming of the sea, walking on water, baptisms, fishing, washing/cleansing, rivers, pools etc.

I decided to do one of those "pass it on" type encouragement cards. I got this photo from the web. For me, water is something that cleanses and refreshes.

Blessings,

Casey

DCM buttons

This week at DCM the dare was to include buttons on your card.

Buttons...I love buttons!

Here's a little card I made for my nephew's birthday.

Blessings,

Casey

Retailers!

Here's another list of even more retailers that can supply you with our products!
1)PASSION FOR PAPER-
Chris and Mel will be more than happy to help you out:)
They are at 155 Oxley ave, Woody Point, QLD

2)SCRAP ART
You'll find the lovely Pam with a great product range at:
Cnr Dollery and Redland Bay Rds, Capalaba QLD

3)STAMP ANTICS
Pop on in and have a chat with Jenny. She'll be happy to help you with your scrapping needs!
You can find her at 4/210 West Ave. Wynnum West QLD

Happy shopping!

DCM Little Extra

The mid week dare at Daring Card Makers involves using spots and stripes!

Here's a pretty little card made for a little girl named NEVE who was born a week ago!

Blessings,

Casey

Life to the full!

This week it was my turn to set the challenge at SALT!

I chose "Life to the Full" It is inspired by John 10:10b where Jesus says "..I have come that they may have life and have it to the full."

I think that sometimes people think that being a Christian is about following rules and living a boring life. In fact quite the opposite is true. As a Christian I feel more alive than I ever have before and more free to be the woman Christ has made me to be. The greatest treasure in the whole world is peace with God. Having that makes me feel like I am living life to the full!

Paperific 2007

If you are a papercraft retailer and want to see our products and real life...and us for that fact..make a date to come along to this years Paperific Expo!

It is being held in Melbourne on the 12, 13 and 14th of October.

We will be at the trade show on Friday 12th. If you are not a retailer, but want your LSS to stock our products, tell them about the expo!

For more info, click here!

Did you know...

Did you know that no matter where you are in the world, you can buy our products online from "Heaven Sent" ?

The delightful Ingeborg can help you out with all your scrapping needs. Visit her today at http://www.heaven-sent.com.au/

Blessings,

C x

ANNOUNCING........

Here is the announcement you've all been waiting for!

Salt is a new creative arts challenge blog.
We are a diverse group of card makers, scrappers and altered art fans from across the world who have been brought together through our love of Jesus Christ and our desire to express our faith in creative ways.

The first challenge is given by Lythan. It's ...
Praise.
Express your praise to God in whatever way you choose.Praise is such a wonderful word. We give praise to people - especially children when they have done something that makes us proud and pleases us. We give praise to God because he has done everything for us and we are proud to be his children.I think the team have come up with the most amazing selection of delights.

Sooo...pop on over to SALT now and have a squizz!

Here's my interpretation.

I made this canvas for my niece who was born one week ago today. It is now hanging in her room. I pray that she may know this to be the truth for her whole life!

Blessings

Casey X

What a Gift!

Check out this funky new Bible I got for my birthday from my home group!

I love the colour, texture etc. But what I love most of all is that it is a new living translation. I reckon it's great to read a different translation sometimes.

I love reading it to rediscover old passages in a new way! Praise God!

Oh...by the way, if PRAISE is a word that is one your heart this week...you might want to watch this space for an encouraging new challenge blog that you can contribute to with your art!

Stay tuned!

Blessings,

Casey

DCM Check it out

Here's my entry for the Checked theme at Daring Card Makers. Not sure if it strictly qualifies as checks (in the background) but I liked making it! The verse is one from a transparency that we make here at Scripture by Design. Of course I didn't make the verse up. GOD did!

Blessings,

C x

Nice to have you around...

Here's a layout I've been looking forward to doing for a while now. These photos are of my brother and I. It has been at least 10 yrs since we have been together for a photo, so I'm pleased to have it done!

Blessings,

C x

Where can you find our products?

Do you live in the Newcastle area?

Why not drop into either one of these fabulous shops and check our products

1. Scrapability

259 Brunker Rd

Adamstown 2289

2. Scrapbook Megastore

822 Hunter St

Newcastle West

NSW 2302

Blessings,

Casey

Our newest retailers..check them out!

What a blessing! We've got some more retailers for you folks to visit when you need to pick up some Scripture by Design products.

Here are a few of them:

1. Daisy Chain Scrapbooks

You can click on the name to shop online OR

You can go in and meet the dynamic Barbi and her team at:

7 Daniel St, Nambour QLD

2. The Paper Connection

Once again you can click on the store name to go shopping online OR

if you are in the Brisbane CBD, you can find the friendly Ina and her team at:

201 Charlotte St

Brisbane QLD

Keep an eye out for the next lot of listings for Scripture by Design products. They are coming to a store near you!

And if they aren't...let us or your local Scrap/ craft shop owner know so they can get them in for you!

OR you can buy them from: My Ebay store

Blessings,

Casey x

DCM Numbers

Awesome...a dare using numbers. My friends just bought their very first house and I wanted to make them a card!

You'll notice that there's a bit of denim on this card

(some is reversed and some the normal way).

The other day, my friend Gillian gave me a little bag with some of this denim in it. It was just what I needed to create this card for my friends! Thanks Gill!

Blessings,

Caseyx

More wonderful Retailers

Here's another selection of clever retailers who now stock our products. Some of them are even online so you don't even have to leave your PC!!

1. Little Aussie Scrapper
The delightful Deb runs this great online store. She now also stocks the full range of Scripture by Design Products. Just click on the store name above to find out more!

2. Simply Crafts

You'll find the lovely Lisa and Gabrielle in downtown sunny Yamba.
They too stock our complete range.
You can find them by clicking on their store name or visiting them at
29 Yamba st
Yamba NSW

Here's a photo of one of the products you find in their store. It's a versatile printed transparency!

Blessings,

Casey

New Scripture by Design Retailers

I've just returned from an absolute blast of a trip up the East Coast of Australia. I had a great time chatting with some fantastic Scrapbook shop owners.

Today I want let you know the names of two of my

newest retailers and where you can find them.

1. Scrapper's Ink

You'll find the lovely Maree and her team at:
Unit 2/30 Frederick Kelly St
South West Rocks NSW

2. Stamp Crazy and Scrapbook Centre

You'll find the friendly Julie and her team at:
Stamp Crazy & Scrapbook Centre, 96 Keen Street,
LISMORE, NSW.

Here's a sample of just one of the products you'll be able to purchase from them:

Blessings, Casey x

DCM Faux

When you are stretched for time or even a bit tired and you just need a little creative fix, what better place to go than Daring Card Makers. Over at their clever blog, they have great little challenges twice a week!

This week's little extra was "Faux". L.O.L...So, I thought I'd give the faux a go!!!

The "faux" piece on this is the buckle. It's actually a soft drink can ring pull that has been done in 'opals'. Looks cool hey?! Not sure what colour this card looks like on your screen but is actually a beautiful eggplant colour (my favourite), combined with another 'faux' piece that is actually a piece of paper that has been made to look like a belt.

Blessings!

Casey x

YEY! Another meeting IRL!!!!

Yey, I got to meet Sal and two of her cherubs (IRL) about a week and a bit ago!

It was fun...great to chat and laugh :)

I met up with Sal on our recent sales trip to Brisbane. In a couple of days I'll be able to list and give you links for all the excellent Scrapbooking shops from here to Noosa, that stock Scripture by Design, Christian Scrapbooking and Cardmaking products!

I had a ball! What a hoot. Gee there are some lovely scrapbook shop owners out there!!!

A visit from the Lathams!

We've just had a lovely visit from the Latham's. I met Karen in cyberspace (on Scrap of Faith) 6months ago and today I got to meet her, her husband

Steve and their friends...In real life!!

Here is a picture of us together!

Blessings,

Casey x

DCM- Little Extra "Fabulous"

Had a go at DCM's little extra this week. You had to use the word "fabulous".

So, here's a card for my Mum as she prepares to move into her new home.
Love using felt...it's so fun!

Blessings,
Casey x

DCM dare - "Emboss"

I think I've just made it in for this week's dare!

Here's a little one I put together for my little girl who turned two on Friday.

I've used a Scripture by Design "believe" chip for the centre of the flower.

I believe our daughter is a miracle from God.

I've also embossed another little flower at the bottom.

Thanks for looking

Blessings,

Casey

Relax and enjoy life

Here is a Layout for my father in law. It is the first in a set I am doing for him as a momento from his 60th birthday weekend.

Blessings,

Casey x

A little Slide show for you!

Here is a little look at another darling girl who joined her family just 10 weeks ago...precious little one.

More new stores!

Hi again!

Just thought I'd update the list of Scripture by Design Retailers.

To add to the previous post (about 4 or 5 posts ago), we now have two more retailers to add to that list :)

If you live in the Hunter Valley, you'll be able to source our products from Pete's Scrappin' Shack, Shop 7 East Mall Rutherford and

Transformations, Concept Design Creation, in Keinbah.

Alternatively, you can take at look at our STORE

Blessings!

Casey

I have been published!!!

Woohoo!

The time has come for my first published work to be seen in PUBLIC!

It's in Scrapbook Creations Vol#43. In the Quick grabs section-'Girls night out'.

Here 'tis! Oh and I must mention that I am extra chuffed coz this L.O. is actually done on the Scripture by Design Kit "SUMMER BLOSSOM" :)

God Bless

Casey x

DCM-see through

Ok...here it is....!!!! This is Georgia's contribution to the dare! Georgia is 13yrs old and has done a stunning job!

DCM "SEE THROUGH"

Oh goody..time for another DCM dare! This time I get to

use one of

Scripture by Design's products -A stitched vellum verse!

The flower beside the verse is one that I found pressed in a 15yr old diary that it was time to get rid of. So, this card, made for my new niece is a bit sentimental!!! The verse reads that He has made everything beautiful in it's time. Just look at that flower...It's beautiful! My niece is beautiful and God has changed me sooooooo much in the last 15yrs, since I pressed that flower.

Now...onto other things. Just to let you know, I am currently doing a 2week teaching block in a local k-12 school. I've got a bunch of 12-14yr old crafty chicks together and they are keen to have a go at the dare. So...keep an eye out next week for any new names on the DCM comments page!

How Fun!

Seeya Caseyx

A Family weekend Away!

My generous in-laws shouted their children, spouses and grandchildren away for for the weekend to a lavish resort. (Lord Knows that none of us could afford it!!) Here's one of the photos of the girls trying to pucker up and get that skinny model look....hilarious. What a top weekend. Praise God!

A MAKEOVER

Oh Yipee! Scripture by Design has had a makeover! The first of the little nips and tucks you'll notice is our funky new logo.

Isn't it great?!!!

By the way...did you know that you can also now buy

Scripture by Design Products from:

Scrapping Essentials, Princes Hwy, Corrimal!

Pop in and see the lovely Narelle today!

Blessings, Caseyx

DCM Dare- "From Scratch"

A dare where you have to make all the bits and pieces from scratch?? Woohoo what a cool dare! L.O.L....Designing and making embellishments is what I do at Scripture by Design

Although, in saying all that, there aren't a heap of embellishments on this card. There is the stitched belt/ribbon, the handstamped wax seal and the photo of course! (I had fun making them though!!)

This card is for my very dear friend Jo. We have a great friendship. If I tried to describe it to you, my words would not do it justice.

I am very thankful to God for her!

Seeya Caseyx

OUR PRODUCTS

Have you had a chance to look at

our products online yet?

If you want to, you can click here and have a look at what we've got!

Here's a little sample for you.....These are small tiles to embellish your work! You can also purchase them from selected retailers which I listed a couple of posts ago!

DCM Dare- Food

The lovely Gals at DCM have once again come up with a great theme.

This time we have to make a card that revolves around the theme

FOOD.

Ahhhh...my favourite subject :)

So, here 'tis!

Seeya! Casey x

DCM Little Extra-recipe!

I think it's cool when you look at a recipe and think to yourself....Yep, I've got all those ingredients!

So when DCM posted their little extra with a simple recipe to follow...I thought I'd see if I could achieve it!

The colours are fairly sombre and classic. But I like to make my cards with the recipient in mind. So, I think this will suit the person I have chosen.

Seeya! Casey

DCM "WINGS"

Ohhh, I couldn't help but get involved in this week's dare at

Daring Card Makers. The theme is Wings.

Thinking about what I could do kept
me amused for a good hour or three L.O.L!!

Anyway, I thought I would do another kids card and use some words from a Colin Buchanan song. I had a look at a site with free clipart and found this most appropriate picture! Can't say it is my usual style. But, you know what??? I had SOOO much fun making it and walking around singing the song all day!!! And that's the whole point I reckon :)

Seeya! Casey x

DCM Little Extra- Beautiful

Beautiful...well that's a great word to put on a card I say!

So...I gave Daring Card Makers Little Challenge a go this week.

This one is fairly simple but it's for a 3 year old!!!

Seeya! Casey x

Where can you find our products?

Welcome! Finally I have worked out (with help) how to give you links to some of the stores that sell our products.

You can firstly visit www.ebay.stores.com.au/scripturebydesign or grab them from any of the following stores:

Scrapbooks by Design (Kingsford, Sydney)

The Scrappers' Shed (Padstow Heights, Sydney)

Addicted 2 Scrappin- Auburn St Wollongong.

Scrapbook Megastore Newcastle West

Scrapability (Adamstown, Newcastle)

Scrapbook Moments - Belrose, Sydney

Scrapbooking by the Sea- Gordon St, Port Macquarie

Scrap 'n' Shop- Cameron st, Wauchope

Here's one of the yummy products we make. It can be used in all sorts of ways!

"Charming Chipz"

Check out how Gillian Hamilton used it on one of her designs!

Simple 60th Card

Here is a very simple yet effective birthday card for my Father in-law who turns 60 tomorrow. He is a very "young" 60 year old, so he needs a funky type card.

Anyway, just thought I'd share it with you all :)

You Colour my World

Here is a lovey dovey layout for a change!!

This one is done on Scripture by Design's "Love Never Fails" pack.

Love this man...he is awesome!

Time for camp Elim!!!

Here goes....my first ever ATC for my first Scrapbooking Weekend away at camp Elim. It's this weekend :) Can't wait!

OK, so here goes my very first attempt at a dare by the Daring Card makers. I can't remember the exact wording but I remember it had to be a lovey dovey card. So, this is as gushy as it gets for me. This is actaully a birthday card for my husband's birthday tomorrow. It features some of the words to a song by his favourite artist -James Taylor.

Ok, so I finally succumbed to the desire to spend time creating a card. After looking at the Daring Card Makers cards for so long, this is what I came up with for a friend's birthday. You know what.......? I actually quite enjoyed making it ! L.O.L!