Long time no blog post!

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

A new project to share

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

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!

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

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!

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

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 :-)

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!

Great Christmas Deal!

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

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