Scripture by Design

2010-06-25T19:50:00.000-07:00

A couple of new cards.

Here's a couple of cards I wanted to share. The pink one is for a little girl (inspiration from Kaisercraft's magazine) and the other is for a friend.

x Casey

Engagement card

2010-04-27T23:58:00.001-07:00

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Here's a fun little card. It looks a little blurry in the scan because the little Sculpey heart sits high above the rest of the card and it is the part that the scanner has focussed on!

2010-04-05T15:21:00.000-07:00

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My Latest creation

2010-02-14T03:00:00.000-08:00

Well strictly speaking, one of my latest creations is actually God's! Yep, the cherub on the right is the newest member of our family! Darling little man :-)

The other is a layout I made for my husband for his birthday. I love the wording on it "before you were conceived I WANTED YOU; before you were born I LOVED YOU; before you were an hour old I WOULD GIVE MY LIFE FOR YOU"

It chokes me up every time I read it and it choked up my husband when I gave the layout to him. It has double the meaning for us because we nearly lost this cherub before he was a minute old and once again before he was a week old! THANKYOU GOD FOR THIS GORGEOUS BLESSING!

Thanks for stopping by!

Long time no blog post!

2010-01-18T17:47:00.000-08:00

Hello again, thought I'd share a Christmas creation with you. Check out what my cherubs created! YUM!

A new project to share

2009-06-10T02:57:00.000-07:00

Ok so I know this isn't papercraft, but his is my first ever attempt at embroidery. I loved making it.

Also the reason I chose to do this and the reason behind my lack of blogging is that we are expecting baby # 3. WE are super excited :-) Up until now(we are just over half way), I have only been able to do short bursts of craft. Embroidery was something I could do when I felt sick or too tired to sit and do a big papercraft project.

Thankyou creator for this new life!

New Products at Scripture by Design

2009-04-25T01:04:00.000-07:00

Pop on over to Scripture by Design right now to check out our new products. They include Peel off stickers and embossing stencils. More products are being uploaded tonight :-). Don't forget we still have 25% off storewide! Seeyou there!

SALE SALE SALE!

2009-04-02T16:22:00.001-07:00

That's right, it's SALE time at Scripture by Design. We have 25% off everything in store! Pop in and grab a bargain. Just click HERE to go to the store

Easter JOY

2009-03-28T23:38:00.000-07:00

Yes, I know, I have neglected my blog for a little while and there are a few reasons behind that. But I won't elaborate on those just now. What I wanted to know is 'have you thought about Easter yet?' If so what have been thinking about? Easter eggs, hot cross buns or having a holiday? I want to share with you that there is a greater and longer lasting joy than chocolate and hot cross buns that will never fade or bring upon feelings of guilt about how much you have consumed. That Joy is a man named Jesus, who's life giving death and resurrection we celebrate at Easter. He's not all about keeping rules to make yourself 'good'. Plain and simply he wants a deep relationship with you because he LOVES you. It's when you start to experience this love, that Joy will be a core part of your existence and not just when the chocolate comes out. I pray that you may encouraged as you think on these things and explore the truth behind them.

Blessings,

Casey

A treasure hunt!

2009-03-20T17:51:00.000-07:00

If you are up for a treasure hunt, then check out www.scrapbookingtop50.com.au for more details!

Yeehaa - it's finally in the magazine

2009-01-11T16:42:00.000-08:00

Here's a layout I did many moons ago and have been looking forward to seeing it in Scrapbook Creations this month. I love candid photos. How about you?

In this layout I have used a Scripture by Design kit, some MM alphas and versacraft ink.

Hand made :-)

2008-12-19T20:18:00.000-08:00

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

A special birthday card

2008-12-19T20:11:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-18T18:24:00.000-08:00

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!

2008-12-13T22:54:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-12T19:20:00.000-08:00

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!

2008-12-06T18:33:00.000-08:00

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!

Great Christmas Deal!

2008-12-05T01:44:00.000-08:00

Hey check out this great deal!

BUY 1 GET 1 FREE!!! For a limited time, purchase 1 set of Clear Christian Stamps and receive another set free. They make a great gift idea for Christmas and with 18 various themed stamps in each set, they are sure to be used often and for many different themes.
The set of stamps cover themes such as Friendship, Holy Communion, Baptism, Christmas, Birth, Love, and many other special religious occasions. There are also stamps such as hearts, birds, flowers and crowns which can be used in non-religious projects. All these themes are combined in the one pack! You can buy them at www.scripturebydesign.com.au

A Christmas Card

2008-11-15T13:54:00.001-08:00

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

2008-10-09T20:04:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-09T02:46:00.000-07:00

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.

2008-09-27T23:15:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-14T17:09:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-09-10T20:38:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-31T18:29:00.000-07:00

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

Free Postage Worldwide!

2008-08-24T15:54:00.000-07:00

Free shipping to anywhere in the WORLD for the month of August!!
That's right! At Scripture by Design, you don't have to pay postage/shipping
for the month of August! It doesn't matter where in the world you live...the postage will be free!!! Or, if you've got a friend who lives abroad that you would like to send a gift to, go shopping with us today and we'll send it to them for free! Simply choose the free postage option at time of checkout.
YIPEE! SO, go on in and grab some goodies now!

Salt challenge- Obedience

2008-08-15T15:46:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-08-13T19:57:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-10T02:45:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-08T03:29:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-31T04:34:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-07-26T23:57:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-22T00:11:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-17T15:18:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-03T14:15:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-06-23T21:24:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-23T21:05:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-06-10T02:29:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-06-02T16:47:00.000-07:00

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 :-)

2008-05-30T22:23:00.000-07:00

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

2008-05-22T04:48:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-25T01:18:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-23T21:24:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-20T02:58:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-10T04:13:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-10T03:58:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-07T03:26:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-31T02:22:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-27T01:58:00.000-07:00

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

Boyish Birthday card

2008-03-26T02:53:00.000-07:00

It's not that often that I need to make a 'boyish' birthday card! Here's one for my friend's son. Fairly simple with a tinge of grunge here and there!

Blessings,

Casey

A card for me!

2008-03-20T04:13:00.000-07:00

Check out this card my friend Jo made me! How cool. It says that I am

a Daughter of THE KING....I love it!

Casey x

Digital download Freebie

2008-03-15T04:51:00.000-07:00

Just recently I was aksed by a talented digi designer (Rowena Field) to be part of a collaboration that designed a free digi download kit for Scrap of Faith's blogspot theme "CHANGE". Here's a preview of my contribution to the kit!

You can visit the Scrap of Faith Blog and download the kit for free it here

Blessings,

Casey

2008-03-13T23:47:00.000-07:00

This fortnight at SALT, I (Casey) want you all to think about and maybe create a piece of art that conveys a message of being His princess! When I first heard that term (HIS PRINCESS) I thought it sounded a bit over the top...but then after reading the Bible and listening to other messages, I realised that we are daughters of THE King.

So, daughters of a King are referred to as princesses.

So, how does it feel for you to be His Princess?

Here's a card I made for my friend's daughter Paris, for her birthday.

It's great to let the next generation know that God cherishes them!

Blessings,

Casey

I won!

2008-03-04T22:19:00.000-08:00

How cool! I entered a layout in a competition over at Gayle's Masculine Scrapbooking Blog and I won! Thanks Gayle for the awesome prize :)

Here's the layout. I wanted to write just a few things down about my hubby, for which I am grateful. I could have kept on writing if I had more room!

Salt Challenge- Women of Faith

2008-02-28T02:15:00.000-08:00

Hi All!

3 posts in one week...what's going on?!! Anyway, this week at SALT it is Ruth's turn to set the challenge.

She has chosen a great topic. It is called Ispiring Women. The challenge is to create a piece of art that tells a story or reflects on a woman who has inspired you. She can be from the Bible, a Christian speaker or maybe a friend who has impacted your life for Christ.

Make sure you pop on over and leave a comment coz
there's a great RAK to be won!

The layout I have done is actually an 8" x 8". It's of my friend Jo and I. Even though we have been Christians for quite some time we have been re-learning what God's grace really is and re-discovering God's love for us. Jo has inspired me to take this journey!

Blessings,

Casey

A ballerina book

2008-02-26T14:53:00.000-08:00

My daughter received a book for Christmas called "I dreamed I was a ballerina" She loves it. So, one day when she was dressed up as a ballerina, I snapped some shots of her to make a book about her being a ballerina. I've used a board book for hers because it has thick cardboard pages

which helps when you are only little!

Here are a couple of pages out of the middle of the book.

Casey x

A Superhero book!

2008-02-23T23:48:00.000-08:00

Just recently I made a cool little book for my boy. It features a short story and is accompanied by great superhero photos of him, to illustrate the story! Here are a few of the pages in the book.

ENJOY :)

Casey x

A little card

2008-02-17T15:35:00.000-08:00

Here's a little baby shower card I made at a

Stampin' Up! workshop the other day :)

God's outstanding grace

2008-01-30T22:16:00.000-08:00

This week at SALT it is Kim's turn to set the challenge. She has chosen the awesome topic of God's grace.

God provides us with a measure of grace each and every day, to face hardships, to grant us patience and forgiveness, to strengthen us in a time of temptation....but most importantly God's grace delivers us from the bondage of our sins by enabling us to trust in Christ as Savior.

I am only just starting to understand what that word really means (and I've been a Christian for 10yrs!). I am sure that there are many people out there, including committed Christians who have not fully grasped what it means to be saved by grace. It has been a huge change for me in my thinking and my love for Jesus has grown stronger.

Here's a few things I jotted down on my layout about what Grace means for me.

I'd be really encouraged to see your take on the challenge!

In this layout I've used Creative Imaginations Narratives paper, Bazzill cardstock, Scripture by Design Journaling card, Basic grey,Bella and MM alphas and a big photo of ME!!!
Blessings,

Casey

DCM Dare- Hide and Seek

2008-01-19T00:00:00.000-08:00

This week at Daring Card Makers, Kathy has set the dare:

Okay, for my dare we're heading to the playground for a game of
Hide & Seek
I'd like you to make a card which has a hidden component of some sort.The hidden part could be a tag, a concealed photo, message or something along those lines, maybe a pull-out or pop-up.Anything goes as long as there's something extra for the recipient to find on your card that's not immediately visible when they open the envelope.

Ok, so it has been a while since I've done a DCM dare. But I thought I'd have a go at this one. I thought I might put a bit of a twist in this. You see the hidden bit in this IS THE CARD!

It's a card for my friend Carol and I've hidden it in a cute silver container that actually has a nice big magnet on the back. So, she will be able to keep on looking at her card while it is in it's container on the fridge being used as a magnet!

Oh yeah and there is a special Scripture by Design stitched verse on the inside also!

Blessings,

Casey x

Encouragement

2008-01-18T02:00:00.000-08:00

I am a huge fan of encouragement...how about you?

Even a little bit goes a long way for me.

This week at salt it was Hazel's turn to set the challenge:

Here on Salt we have been very encouraged by your comments and by the wonderful creations that you have shown us as together we have combined our faith and our love of crafting.I love that verse in 1 Thessalonians 5:11: 'Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.' - in fact, there is so much about encouragement in those letters, and indeed, in other letters from Paul. Encouragement is such a blessing to receive and also to give.

SO I decided to make a card for my friend Rach. Although we now live 6 hrs from each other, she is always a source of encouragement to me!

Where your treasure is...

2008-01-03T02:20:00.000-08:00

Gillian has set the challenge this week at SALT.

The verse we have been inspired by is

"For where your treasure is, there your heart shall be also." Mat 6:21

Here's a card I put together using piece of a printed transparency (with the verse on it) that we make at Scripture by Design

Blessings,

Casey

John 3:16

2007-12-19T22:44:00.000-08:00

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

2007-12-05T22:09:00.000-08:00

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

2007-11-26T19:19:00.000-08:00

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

2007-11-09T18:07:00.000-08:00

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

2007-10-25T02:27:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-20T21:33:00.000-07:00

Our new website!

Check it our by clicking

HERE!

A birthday card

2007-09-28T17:44:00.001-07:00

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!

JOY

2007-09-26T23:40:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-23T18:23:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-13T02:21:00.000-07:00

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!

2007-08-30T02:27:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-24T05:18:00.000-07:00

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!

2007-08-21T19:44:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-21T18:31:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-16T02:19:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-14T15:15:00.000-07:00

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...

2007-08-02T19:37:00.000-07:00

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........

2007-08-02T02:14:00.000-07:00

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!

2007-07-31T17:54:00.000-07:00

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

2007-07-30T16:03:00.000-07:00

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...

2007-07-29T01:54:00.000-07:00

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?

2007-07-25T23:09:00.000-07:00

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!

2007-07-25T04:15:00.000-07:00

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

2007-07-25T04:05:00.000-07:00

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

2007-07-22T21:07:00.000-07:00

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

2007-07-20T04:05:00.000-07:00

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

2007-07-20T03:48:00.000-07:00

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!!!!

2007-07-18T22:44:00.000-07:00

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!

2007-06-27T06:10:00.000-07:00

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"

2007-06-21T02:49:00.000-07:00

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"

2007-06-18T04:52:00.000-07:00

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

2007-06-16T21:19:00.000-07:00

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!

2007-06-15T05:07:00.000-07:00

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

More new stores!

2007-06-13T03:38:00.000-07:00

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!!!

2007-06-12T14:32:00.000-07:00

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

2007-06-05T14:40:00.000-07:00

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"

2007-06-01T16:38:00.000-07:00

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!

2007-05-29T18:28:00.000-07:00

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!