Hand made :-)

Here's an image of an easy hand made skirt I made for my little girl. Really simple!

A special birthday card

Here's a photo of a card for a special friend for her birthday this week. I've used a Scripture by Design stamp on this one. The stamps are on a massive sale at the moment...buy one get on free! That makesthem only $12.50 per set of 18. Regular price $24.95/ set. Click HERE for more info.

New Digi Mini Kit-Chistmas

Here's a photo of our latest digi mini kit. It's a Christmas special...only $1.99. It contains 18 pieces. It includes 8 x textured papers, 1 x star, 1 x plain swing tag. 3 x swing tags stamped with the word 'JOY', 1 x Christmas ball, 1 x card with verse, 2 x pieces ricrac and one bonus 'gift from God' sketch brush! You can leave me a comment to organize purchasing it directly or click here to go to Heaven-Sent to purchase it there!

Thought I would share some more photos of our no-dig garden! Here is a before and after sequence of shots. Here we have snow peas, zucchini, potatoes and beans.

Home Grown Feast

Check them out! These are our very own home grown potatoes. No chemicals, synthetic fertilisers or sprays. Just a great no-dig garden which is part of our new permaculture type focus in our little corner of the world. We have loved using our own lettuce, beans, herbs, peas and potatoes in our meals. We are now waiting for the tomatoes to ripen and the corn to be ready. Then we'll look at how our beetroot and carrots are going and see if the pumpkin have fruited.

It's a little different from scrapping but something I love just as much :-)

An award...how lovely!

Ingeborg from Heaven-Sent Scrapbooking has nominated me for this award. WOW! Thanks soooo much! It's a good thing you can't see how big my head swelled when I got that nomination :-) Now I am supposed to nominate 5 other people for this award, however, the people that I can think of are all already recipients of the award. Hang on a minute...I wonder has Rowena been nominated? This woman continually inspires me on many levels. She is amazing. I nominate you for this award Ro...you deserve it!

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A Christmas Card

It's been a while since my last blog entry. Sorry about that :-(

Here's a little Christmas card I made for a class I'm teaching this week. If only I had time to make one of these for all my friends and family. What about you? Do you make cards for your friends and family??

You may have also noticed that after much prayerful consideration, I have decided to step down form the SALT design team for now. Life is more hectic than ever and I have had to make some tough decisions about where I spend my time. You may see me back creating with those lovely ladies in the future, when things settle down a bit!!

New Beloved Digi Kit

Here's our latest product..."Beloved" digital Scrapbooking Kit!

It contains: 9 Textured, printed papers, 2 x frames, 1 x journalling spot, 1 x notepaper, 2 x tags, 1 x crown, journalling strips, 3 x coordinating buttons, 3 x coordinating brads, 1 x piece clear tape + 2 pieces of ric rac.

It is available from Heaven-Sent for $3.99!

REST-Salt Challenge

Here's the SALT challenge this week!

Good evening or good morning to you depending on where you are in the world! Thanks to all those lovely people who left us a comment for the last challenge!This week the topic I have chosen is rest. Now I am not just talking about the physical act of rest (although that is something I do enjoy LOL!). Jesus talks about rest in Matthew 11:28"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Now in those days, young men were given the chance to take on the yoke of a Rabbi. This meant that if they proved themselves worthy, they could study from this Rabbi and almost mirror his life. They had to do this 'til they were 30yrs old. At this time, they could start their own ministry. This was a really huge, all consuming task which was a heavy burden to carry.What Jesus is saying is that we can take on his yoke and will not burden us. He promises to give us rest from all our seeking and srtiving to be acceptable. That's the bit I think is cool. So often I find myself striving so hard and have not even asked God to walk with me through it. When I consciously walk through things with God, it is then that experience the REST he is talking about. It is a rest or peace in my heart, even amidst chaos. My prayer is that you too may experience this rest. Please join with us this week in creating something to share. Don't forget to leave us a comment so we can share it with you. Blessings, Casey

For this challenge, I have used the new Scripture by Design "Beloved" digi kit. It's available from Heaven-Sent.

This week at SALT, Ruth has chosen the topic of Prayer.

What an awesome topic :-)

This is what Ruth had to share with us.

"Prayer is the life line of a Christian, the powerhouse of the church, essential to growing in faith and relationship with the Lord.
As a busy mum it is easy to get through the day and have not bended my knee in prayer to the Lord. Throwing up prayers whilst washing up or walking to school sometimes has to be my lifeline and one aspect of praying continually.
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.I Thessalonians 5:16-18
However I think this verse implies more, that we are not to give up praying. It's not a one off act, it should be part of every day of the rest of our lives.

Please make a project that might help you to pray or be a response to meditating on this theme. "

I have made a book mark for this one.

Although, it may be a bit chunky for a bookmark LOL!

I loved using OPALS on this one as well as Kaisercraft paper, Heidi Swapp bookplate, trimmings brads and cardstock.

Blessings,

Casey

SAFE

Here's a layout I did on Friday night whilst I was scrapping with my gorgeous friends :-)

I love the colours in this one. I have used Kaisercraft paper, Collections chipboard shape, mm alphas, Basic Grey alphas, Scripture by Design transparency, Heidi Grace rub ons and bazzill CS.

Thanks for looking :-)

Casey

SALT- He knows us inside out!

This week at SALT, Lythan has chosen my most favourite Psalm...# 139.

The title of the challenge is 'He knows us inside out'

Praise be to Him that He does know us inside and out :-)

As a young girl, before I knew Jesus, I used to wonder if there was ever going to be anyone who would really know everything about me.

I'm glad that God knows me that well and also our children.

I made this little treasure tin for my nephew who was born 3 weeks ago. On the reverse side of one of the cards, I have stamped a Scripture by Design stamp "I praise you because of the wonderful way you made me" which is just a short part of that wonderful Psalm.

Blessings,

Casey

Salt and a birthday

Did you check out what the girls at SALT did this week? There challenge is from Philippians. Their pieces reflect the verse which encourages us to think about the things of God. Phil 4:8. Just stunning. I was too sick to participate this week :-( But they deserve a congrats for their pieces!

When I finally recovered from my illness, it was time for me to get creative..in the kitchen this time. Here is a photo of my son's birthday cake -Leonardo the TMNT. I was pleased with how it turned out!

TFL

Casey x

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Salt challenge- Obedience

This week at SALT we are looking at the topic of obedience. I know when some people hear this word, they probably think Obedience in terms of being a Christian, means following a big set of rules. Certainly in the old testament, the people were given the Ten commandments for Holy living. Praise the Lord that He sent Jesus to be the perfect fullfilment of these laws. Now the obedience that God calls for is an obedience in our hearts to His spirit and to His will. Obedience then is not a chore...it's a pleasure with many blessings along the way!

For this layout I have used the 'Bittersweet' kit from Dahlia Co designs and also a Frame from Dawn in the Scrap of Faith Collaboration kit 'Lessons'

I pray that you may be blessed as you journey with God with an obedient heart

:-)

How's this for inspiration!

One of our delightful customers, Rozy Smith sent us some images of this gorgeous album she made which features our Printed Transparencies. It is soo gorgeous! I asked Rozy for any tips she would like to pass on re: using transparencies?

She said that she puts hers throught the Xyron machine and

then applies them to the project.

THANKS FOR THAT ADVICE ROZY!!

I think they look great done this way. I'm sure you will agree!

A beautiful Card

Just yesterday afternoon I received a lovely email from Gayle, showing me this BEAUTIFUL card she made that features Scripture by Design Clear Stamps. I think it is soooo lovely and I wanted to share it with you all!

Thanks GAYLE!!!

Scrap of Faith Word Challenge -Blessed

This month at Scrap of Faith, the word challenge is "blessed". I have used the word "blessing" (checked with Sal to make sure that was ok..l.o.l.!)

I have used Bazzil Cardstock, Scripture by Design Journal Card, paper blossoms and printed papers for this layout.

I have actually created a tutorial for this particluar layout. So, if you'd like a step by step tutorial for this layout simply email me and put the word 'tutorial' in the subject line! I'll email it to you a.s.a.p!
Blessings,
Casey

SALT challenge - God's good creation

This week Hazel has set the challenge :-)

This time I (Hazel) have chosen the theme of
'And God saw that it was good'
This is a reflection on Genesis 1, which gives an account of God's marvellous work of Creation and His reflection on it was that He 'saw that it was good'.As we celebrate our first birthday, it seems fitting to reflect upon the beauty of God's Creation.I marvel at the wonders of God's beautiful world - so much for us to enjoy, whether it's a sunset, the petals of a flower, the intricate design of a seashell ... I could go on to name so many examples, including, of course, the wonderful gift of life itself to us as humans.This is such a wide topic - you may wish to reflect on one particular aspect of God's Creation or the general scope of it.

Here is a card I made for our friends who had a baby last night. Inside the verse says "God saw all that He had made, and it was very good" I'm sure when He looks at this little girl, Neve, He would be thinking just how great this little girl (His creation) is!

Blessings,

Casey

New Scripture by Design Digital Kits!

At long last...I am so excited to announce the release of

Scripture by Design's first Digital Scrapbooking Kit!!!

It's a mini kit in the theme of Baptism. Isn't it just gorgeous?!

Contained in this kit are: 5 x textured coordinating papers. One of the papers contains the following scriptures and sayings: "I baptise you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit AMEN", "Rise and be baptised, and by calling upon His name, wash away your sins." Acts 22:16 and "Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit." Matthew 28:19. Also contained in this kit are two gorgeous blossoms (one with centre), 1 x elegant cross, 1 x Godparents journaling card, 1 x set of brackets and 1 x piece of grosgrain ribbon.

This kit is currently available at Heaven-Sent Scrapbooking . Grab your self one today and don't forget to share your work (using this kit) with me by leaving a comment with the link to your layout. I'd love to see what you do with it!

Casey

The wonder years

Here's a layout I have done for my friend. It is her son who is in the photos.

What a cutie he is!

Sorry, not a very clear photo of the layout :-(

Thanks for visiting :-)

Casey x

PATIENCE

Hello again! I can't believe it has been 2 weeks since my last blog entry...my how time flies when you don't want it to!

Anyway, this week Esther from SALT has set the challenge of Patience. This is what Esther had to say to us:

PATIENCE
A continuous life lesson, that I am struggling to learn!
There is so much to learn; PATIENCE as a fruit of the Holy Spirit,
waiting PATIENTLY in the Lord
How the Lord is PATIENT with us!
How we should be PATIENT with others
My inspiration came from a daily devotional page that my friend gave to me, it was very reassuring and talked of resting in God and waiting patiently in him Psalm 37:7, I will quote some of what it says "there are things you cant have today that you'll be able to have in the future. So it doesnt make sense to drive yourself crazy and put your life on hold struggling to accomplish something now that'll be easy when the time is right...." "God allows certain things to take place in our lives to teach us important principles...." "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans12:12 when you spend time in God's waiting room, He's developing qualities in you that simply can't be deceloped any other way.
When He's finished you will come out stronger and wiser..."

The verse "Be still and know that I am God" is a verse that sums patience up for me. When I read it I remember that God is in control!
Pop on over to SALT and join in with us. I personally feel encouraged and inspired when others join in on the challenge!

Freedom-SALT challenge

Over at SALT this week we have set you all a challenge:

Freedom in Christ is something we often hear about.

But, I wonder how many of us really know what that means?
Just recently I attended a conference where an international Christian speaker presented the message to us. One of the things he spent time on was the identity messages we get from the world and our actual true identity. He said we often try and change our behaviour to match someone elses. But, it is essentially our identity message that we hear in our heads that will determine our behaviour. So, we need to gradually align our identity with the identity Christ has given us which says we are accepted, significant and secure. Then our behaviour will be changed and be more Christ-like . Knowing and believing the truth of these messages which Christ has died and risen for, will indeed set us free from all our striving and comparing.
The layout I have done uses the verse from John 8:32. I have used a different translation to the one you would normally hear which is "..You will know the truth and the truth will set you free."
What does freedom in Christ mean for you?

Please pop on over to SALT and take alook or better still, join in with us!

Scrapbook Expo!

It was lovely to meet so many new people at the Australasian Scrapbook and Papercraft Expo in Brisbane on the June Long weekend. Here's a couple of photos of our booth at the show!

DCM Quick Card

As the girls at SALT will be able to tell you,

I've not been up to much creating lately :-(

BUT, my hubby asked me to make a 'quick' card for some friends last night. That fits in this week with the DCM theme. It took about 25mins. I've used one of our new Clear Stamps in it, blossoms and some Kaiser papers.

Don't forget to pop over to SALT and check out their inspirational work this week!

C x

It's Psalm time at Salt!

This fortnight at SALT we have been looking at the Psalms. What an awesome book. So much great stuff in there :-) Here is a card I made for my sister in law for her birthday.

I've used one of our stamps for the crown :-) You can pop on over to our SHOP and grab yourself a set! Check out our end of financial year sale!!!

Featured Artist- Jasmine!

I'd like to show off a beautiful creation that was emailed to me by the lovely Jasmine :-) Isn't it just gorgeous!!!!!!

Here is a card she has created which just happens to feature a stamps from our new release Clear Christian Stamps available in store now!

THANKS JAS :-) :-)

Blessings, Casey x

An altered tin- using my NEW stamps :-)

Here's a little tin I altered. I've used my Scripture by Design clear stamps on this one! Wow I had fun doing this :-)

Thanks to all those leaving lovely comments and visiting the website! The new products are racing off the shelves :-) :-) Praise GOD!

God Bless,

Casey

Salt Challenge -Walk in Love

Here's this weeks challenge:

For this week's challenge I (Kimberly White) have chosen Walking in Love. There is so much that God has said to us in his Word about Love. God is Love. Faith works by love. The greatest commandment given to us by Jesus is to love.

I have made a little 'pass it on' card for a friend at work who is really needing assurance that she is loved by the most high God right now!!!

On this card I have used our latest and greatest Clear Acrylic Christian Stamps- pop on over to the store and check them out! http://www.scripturebydesign.com.au.

I have also used MM 'noteworthy' range ledger paper, American Crafts felt tags and Kaisercraft rhinestones.

Mother's Day

Here's card for my Mum for Mother's Day...in Australia we celebrate Mother's day on the second Sunday in May. Yeah...I know, I'm early! There is an M on this card for Mother's day and my Mum's name also begins with 'M'!

Casey x

Contentment

This week at SALT, it's Hazel's turn to set the challenge. She has chosen the awesome topic of CONTENTMENT.

My take on the challenge is for my daughter. It is a huge prayer of mine, that she may be content in Christ and His sufficiency in her life. That she would resist the tempatations of this world and not be defined by them, but by the love Jesus has for her!

Be sure to check out the girls work at SALT this week. We'd LOVE you to join in. It always encourages us and we hope and pray that we would be an encouragement to you too!

First Digi Layout and a digital freebie

Yes, It's my very first attempt at a digital layout! Very fun I must say. This one has been created using a digital freebie kit made by a few of us at

Scrap of Faith.

To find out how to download this beautiful kit, click on this link.

Here's a picture of the kit and then my Layout.I know you've seen this photo on another layout recently, but it's about the only one I had of the four of us until we took some more photos yesterday!!!

Blessings,

Casey

Scrap-IT fundraiser

Hi All,

Just wanted to let you know about an event being held in July this year to raise funds for research into Alzheimers. Here's the blurb from their site:
PERTH SCRAPS FOR ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH
‘Scrapbooking preserves memories – Alzheimer’s destroys them’
A group of memory preserving Papercrafters and Scrapbookers in Western Australia have joined together with the McCusker Foundation for Alzheimer’s Disease Research Inc. to organise the 2nd scrap-IT!! for Alzheimer’s Research fundraising event on Sunday 27th July 2008 in Perth Western Australia. The event aims to bring together 300 Scrappers to raise vital funds for the McCusker Foundation for Alzheimer’s Disease Research.
Here's the link for more info.

His Presence

This week at Salt it was Gillian's turn to set the challenge. She has chosen "His Presence"

What does God's presence mean to you? Does it mean Comfort in time of loss, Strength when you face a battle, Reassurance that you Walk the Good Walk...
or is it something you need to accept,is it something you want to be more open too?
Joshua 1:5 No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life.

As I was with Moses, so I will be with you;
I will never leave you nor forsake you.
there are many other verses that speak of God's presence in our lives here are a few.
Matthew 18:20, John 6:37, Romans 8:38-39

Up until recently in my Christian walk, God's presence was something that I don't know if I fully understood or felt totally comfortable with. Now I crave it and find my spirit and mind in a continual dialogue with God, constantly feeling His reassurance.

Probably sounds a bit of a weird way of trying to explain it, but I love hanging out with my God and knowing His presence. How about you?

Casey x

Scrapbook Expo

So what have you got planned for the June long weekend this year?

We'll (Scripture by Design) be at the

Australasian Scrapbook and Papercraft Convention and Expo!

It is being held at the Convention & Exhibition Centre in Brisbane, Australia.

Come and visit us at stand #42, we'd love to meet you and show you our new products...We are planning the release of Clear stamps, Printed Papers and Chipboard. I can't wait!

Birthday Card

Here's a birthday card for my friend Rach.

The verse on the transparency says it all!

I took this photo in the gorgeous sun,

streaming through our window this morning.

Praise God for His Goodness to us!

I've used Cardstock, EK Success paper, Scripture by Design Transparency,

lace and a Bella blossom for this card.

Blessings,

Casey

Believe & Jeremiah 29:11

This week at SALT it is Esther's turn to set the challenge. She has chosen "Believe" as the main theme. But she also wanted us to focus on a verse that has been really important to her Jeremiah 29:11-13.

I have decided to go with the Jeremiah verse for my piece. I know that my layout says 'trust' instead of believe. But I guess I believe I can trust my God with everything..including my furture plans which is what this LO is about.

Right now my family and I have been making huge decisions that can seem daunting and exciting at the same time. I am so stoked that I don't have to worry about them. My Heavenly Father has it sorted. He just wants me to believe and trust Him with it!

In this LO I have used some nice EK success paper (it's embossed..although you can't tell from this picture), a Scripture by Design transparency and a Fancy Pants Journaling card.

Blessings,

Casey