Cup of Faith Creations

Coming back

2011-12-08T21:25:00.002-05:00

I am coming back soon with posts and cards to share. I hope to start blogging again before Christmas!

Claudia, thanks for linking to my sad little blog!

2010-07-29T12:56:00.008-04:00

"In all I do to honor you." Those are the words I've been listening to these past few minutes. The song they are from is "Amazing Love" by the Newsboys . I can only hope that SOME of what I do, honors the Lord. I wish that EVERYTHING I say, what I think, how I act and the choices I make were all honoring to Him. But they aren't always. I make more - and i do mean way more - than my share of mistakes that don't bring glory or honor to Him. BUT HOW AWESOME IS IT TO KNOW THAT NO MATTER WHAT - HE FORGIVES US ALL! And that brings me to the course I want this blog to take. To be one to share Jesus with whomever will listen and to bring joy to the Lord through my cards. I have such high hopes and plans of what this blog will some day be and big dreams that my cards will be so much more than me just getting to play with the patterned paper that I - OH SO LOVE - and the stamps that I am addicted to - etc., etc., etc.... I guess you get the picture! I enjoy my hobby - I'm addicted to it actually - not just to stamping but to collecting the stuff too! But how cool is it that it can be so much more than just a hobby?

And now about the card **

It's another oldie ... I made it for my best friends' birthday - and in NO way was I implying that Carol is now OLD or anything - it's the CARD that is the oldie here (he, he ) I am sorry about the picture quality though. A wanna-be-photographer is what I am and it shows. I'm also saving up for the Adobo photo elements.... that may help also!

Stamp used: House by the Sea; D. Morgan stamp by Stamps Happen

I colored it in with Lyra Pencils and Gamsol added stickles to the ocean and popped up the frame with foamy dots

2010-07-24T10:57:00.011-04:00

Forget the health food. You need all the preservatives you can get!
Happy 40th birthday!
(inside of card)

Do you ever just sit down in amazement at how fast time goes by? I do. All the time. Seems like time - as well as everything else ( like the luandry, the house chores, paper filing, etc....) - just tends to get away from me. Seems like just yesterday I was getting started on keeping up my blog again, or I was getting ready for summer vacation and all of that has gone by already.

I'm back now and I'm ready to go!

SO...... here is a card I made for someone I work with for her 40th birthday.

The stamp is actually a digital image from Diamond graphics - they used to be Diamond Stamps many years ago. They no longer make stamps but they do sell the images on CD's. Their images are soooo easy to work with and can be resized easily. I went in through paint and added the "Over the Hill Buffet"caption on the front before printing it.

Colored with copics then added a little white fluff to the chip dip.

Thanks for stopping by! It's good to be back!!

Testing the new siggy!

2010-05-15T02:13:00.001-04:00

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I'm coming back!

2010-04-22T09:21:00.002-04:00

After taking almost a year off from un-successful blogging, I'm coming back. I love seeing everyone's blogs and have decided it's time to get it together and start blogging. I will re-design my blog (It's in the works now) and will start uploading cards and getting back in to the swing of things.!
Blessings to everyone and I'll see you very, very soon!

Shaunna

It's Wednesday already!!

2009-06-24T09:47:00.010-04:00

I hope everyone enjoyed their father's day this past Sunday. We had a great day. Our church service that morning was unbelievable and the message and music were soul piercing. We enjoyed the day with my father-in-law and my husband's sister's and families. What was missing for me was not getting to spend time with my dad. He lives about 2400 miles away from me and I miss not being able to celebrate his special days with him (and my mom!) I am very thankful, however, that I was able to pick up the phone and call and tell him that I love him. It is a blessing that I still can hear his voice when I want to!!

The cards below are ones I and my kids made for my hubby for Father's day. My kids don't share the same passion as I do for cardmaking, but they made one for him anyway! Sadly for me, they'd almost rather do ANYTHING than make cards or do paper crafts. But, it just goes to show how special of a dad he is that they took time to make him a card! My husband is a big fisherman so I made him a fish card. He has fishing on the brain most all of the time, so I thought this was right up is alley! The kids did the same theme. Boy, do they know their dad!!

Cardstock: Bazill and Stampin Up Patterned paper: scraps from scrap stash, Cosmo Crickett, Daisy D's and Basic Grey

Stamp: Inkadinkadoo Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Accessories : Big Brads and braided rope from stampin up

Colored with Prisma Pencils, Gamsol and Twinkling H2O's Inside is computer generated onto vellum paper

Cardstock is Kraft by stampin up. stickers are jollees from mom's stash!

Two posts in one day!!!

2009-06-19T10:13:00.003-04:00

Looking through my pictures, I found a couple of cards I forgot I had taken pictures of, so thought I would post them too! It's Friday - and I hope you guys are having a wonderful day!!

The first picture is of a sympathy card I made for my principal when his father passed away. The second isn't really a card but more of a little tag. For testing week at school we all brought in "treats" to be put into a basket to give to eachother . With the treat we were supposed to attach a note with an inspirational quote or just a happy thought to wish the other person a good week! Just a happy jumpstart to a very long week! This is what I made and attached to the candybar I took in with a happy thought I printed on the back....

WOW! It's been a long time....

2009-06-19T09:14:00.005-04:00

I can't believe I've let so much time pass since I've uploaded to my blog again. Seems like sometimes I just get so caught up in "life" that I ignore so many things - this being one of them. and the things I get caught up in, aren't really something I should spend so much energy and thought on. My goal was to do better at keeping this updated, but so far I've not done a very good job at reaching that goal.... I know that if I pray harder and ask the Lord to help keep my mind free of the "busy-ness" that sometimes seems so overwhelming, it will get better!

Here is a card I made for some co-workers to give as a going away card. They wanted something pretty, with a special sentiment to their dear friend, Tess. I hope I accomplished it!!

Stamps : Verve
cardstock for base of the card: Bazill; black and Kraft cardstock areStampin up
patterend paper: scraps from my scrap stash
ink: memento and colored with Lyra's and Gamsol
tools and accessories: nestabilites curved rectangles and ribbon tags trio; black satin ribbon was recieved in a swap

Baby shower cards

2009-05-21T19:01:00.009-04:00

I hope everyone had a great week! It's been busy, but a good one. The weather has been absolutely beautiful!

I made some cards for a co-worker's baby shower we had. I made two because I couldn't decide what to do. I wasn't too sure what exactly I should make for a shower, so I just went with what I thought was cute! That's what I usually do - even if it's not always what would be proper etiquette or however you say it, I go with the cutsie stuff or what I like. Sometimes my tastes are different! But that's okay - God made us all unique : )

1st Card

Card Recipe: Cat's Pajamas ANIMAL TRAIN stamp & Paper Trey Ink Bitty Blessings set for the tag; Bazzill Cardstock; PTI ribbon; My Minds Eye - Just Dreamy Patterned Paper

2nd Card

Card Recipe: Paper Trey Ink Bitty Blessings set; Bazzill Cardstock; K & Co. Itsy Bitsy collection for patterned paper; ribbon is from a swap & paper trey ink; miscellaneous button

Happy Mother's Day a wee bit late!

2009-05-19T00:19:00.004-04:00

I had a beautiful mother's day!! We had the best time ever. My husband and our two kiddos went to Barren Lake and scouted out three campgrounds. We played, we ate and we had the best time ever. The lake was soo peaceful and one of the greatest parts was watching the squirrels and the chipmunks. They were EVERYWHERE and they really weren't too afraid of us. They were fun! I love spending time with my family and it was great to be outdoors - especially by a lake! You know that saying that goes something like, "you remind me of your mom" or something along those lines... I know there's a few others out there.... well, I hope I do remind people of my mom. I am more like her every day and wouldn't change it. I

The only thing that would have made this Mother's day better would be if we could have spent the day with our mom's. My mom lives WAY far away - somewhere near 2,400 miles away and because of the distance, we weren't together. But I thought of her all day, as I do every single day and I am so honored to be her daughter. Mama, if you read this - I LOVE YOU and I miss you!!!! There's distance, but I am so blessed that I am able to pick up the phone and hear her voice whenever we want to. My husband's mom, my mother-in-law passed away almost 4 years ago. Her birthday was Saturday and we used to celebrate her birthday and mother's day together with my son's birthday which was Friday. We always had a cookout with the whole family and there's not a day that goes by we don't miss her. She was the best mother-in-law a person could ask for and we were so very blessed to have had her all the time we did. WHEW, before I can't stop the tears, here's my card I made for my mom. She loves house mouse and so I made her a house mouse mother's day card. It's not a typical "mother's day" card, but it was made just for her. I hope you guys like it!!

Unity Kit of the Month Blog Hop

2009-05-14T22:58:00.018-04:00

Happy Friday everyone!

Welcome to my blog and the Unity kit of the month blog hop. View the Unity Kit of the Month Blog Hop by starting at http://unitystampco.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63f2218e05b4f97ddf524aed7&id=4fa0d6bcc6&e=335bc930ca first and working your way through the blogs in order so you wont miss anything! You're going to find some fun, creative and inspiring projects!!

WOOHOOO!!! My first official blog hop that I've participated in and I am soooo excited!! I've been slacking on my blog and this is going to give me the jump-start I need!! Thanks for visiting, and here we go!!!!!!!!!!!

My first card I made was so very simple. I wanted it to be simple in style and quick to make. That's why I chose the stamps I did. They were from two kits of the month - August and March. You can view them here, and here.

flower and sentiment stamped on Beckett Expression Radiance cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Patterned paper by The paper studio. Ribbon was received in a ribbon exchange. Lyra pencils, gamsol & stickles.

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My next card is just a fun card. My family loves to camp and when I saw the little camper stamp from the August kotm, I knew I had to have it! I also used the rainbow/cloud stamp from the March kotm. I cut off the rainbow after I stamped it so I could have only the cloud. The "saying" is also from the August kotm. You can view the kits here, and here.

images were stamped on Beckett Expression Radiance cardstock. The Base of the card is Bazzill. Patterned paper is Cosmo Cricket, Mr. Campy collection; and COLORBOK. Image colored with lyra pencils & gamsol.

Your next stop on the blog hop will be to visit Tracy. Just click HERE and you will be on your way!!!!!

Stamping Bella Color Challenge

2009-04-03T07:48:00.006-04:00

This is the card I made to join in with Stamping Bella's color challenge for the week. It was actually a card I was making for my niece's birthday and decided to make it in the color scheme for the challenge. I hope she likes it!! The bella's are becoming one of my favorites! I love those stamps!!

supplies used: Cardstock: Bazzill; patterned paper: My Minds Eye & a piece of yellow polka dot from my scrap stash. The ribbon is some I received in a ribbon swap!

2009-03-30T12:06:00.004-04:00

I made this for my mom a while back. It was my first attempt at using Twinkiling H2O's. The colors were much, much more brighter in person - I'm having a hard time with my photography skills. I'm still at the Kindergarten stage of my coloring ability on my cards - so maybe once I graduate on that, I'll work on taking better pictures!!!

Birthday card for son's Friend

2009-03-30T12:01:00.003-04:00

This was a card I made awhile back for my son's friend. I love this stamp!!! It's Swinging Monkey from Whipper snapper designs.

Daddy's Birthday Card

2009-03-30T11:40:00.005-04:00

This was the birthday card I made for my dad. His birthday was March 17th - Happy Birthday!!!

whipper snapper stamp: Ford Chicken

Brown Bazzill CS & scrap patterned paper from my srap stash!

Latest Cards

2009-03-30T11:07:00.009-04:00

Stamps used: Magnolia - Tilda withTag

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Porcelain Collection

Bazzill Pink and Green CS & SU black cardstock

Stamps used: ODBD Serenity Prayer & Verve Beautiul Kindness

Paper used is Basic Grey's Porcelain Collection and SU Black Cardstock; Bazzill green and pink

Stamps used: Whipper Snapper Crazy for Chickens clear stamps

patterned paper was scraps from my stash & SU Kraft cardstock stamped with chicken feed stamps from Crazy for Chickens set

Stamps: Verve's Beautiful Kindness & Meditations

Other: Me and My Big Ideas Fashion District Paper Pad, SU black and white cardstock, other yellow cardstock, Nestabilities, Lace Border Punch, diamond glaze

Spring Break and New Beginnings

2009-03-30T10:06:00.006-04:00

Today marks the beginning of our spring break and new beginnings for my blog!

I'm excited to spend time with my kids this week. We aren't going anywhere and doing anything fancy, but I plan on having tons of fun and making the most of our time!!!

This is also a new beginning for my blog. My goal is to keep this up to date and post my cards regularly - hopefully daily! The one above I made a few weeks ago for a friend. She hasn't gotten it yet, but hopefully will today.

I used one of my favorite Bella stamps, ROCKABELLA, and colored it with my new LYRAS - (they were a surprise gift from my adorable husband) and Twinkling H2O's for her pants.

The paper is some I had, and I'm not exactly sure where from. The cardstock is BAZZILL - I love that stuff!! Paula - thank you for getting me hooked on it!!! It's awesome stuff.

Happy New Year

2009-01-03T07:51:00.003-05:00

Well, it's been a VERY long time since an update. I really didn't do much with the blog last year so this year I plan on doing things a little different!

Joe is gone hunting, Seph is asleep and Courtney stayed with a friend last night... it's awful quiet down here and it seems like a good time to make something! My goal this year is to make more and spend less. I think I have a hoarding problem or something like that. I buy a piece of patterned paper, or ribbon but I like it so much I hate to "use" it so I'm making myself use my supplies - even if I don't have two of the same, afterall this is not NOAH's ark and I dont HAVE TO HAVE 2 of everything! I had gotten to where if I didn't have 2, I didn't use it! BIG changes are already happening! This Christmas when making my Christmas cards I was very good and used what I had!

Well, I'm off to go create! I will post what I've made later in the day!

Blessings to you all,
Shaunna

Happy Monday

2008-09-15T09:30:00.005-04:00

Matthew 11:28-29 (New Living Translation) 28 Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. "

In light of this weekends past events, I pray this verse will bring comfort to the many who lost so much because of hurricane Ike. A very dear friend of mine lost a special pet yesterday because of the winds we got from the reminants of hurricane Ike. (This is the verse she sent out on her morning bible verse list.) Jill and Bill lost Pumpkin - a miniature horse who brought them and others so much joy! Jill - we're keeping you in our prayers and thoughts!!! Bill and Jill's website if linked on mine under my favorite places to visit - they are the Goodnews Farm.

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On a much lighter note:
I had a wonderful Friday night with Jill, Jane and Vickie making gifts for the women. It was a wonderful girl's night out!! We had the best time AND got something accomplished!!!!! That in itself is cool!! : )
And yesterday after having the stomach virus on Saturday, my son and I worked on cards during our power outage - I'll post the completed projects later today - they still have a bit of touching up yet!!!
But first I have to go pick up tons of limbs, tops of trees and parts of archery targets, trashcans and a few odd end things from our yard. The wind was the worst I've seen. We are blessed that we didn't have any damage at our house. Unfortunately, that's not the same for so many of our friends, family and neighbors here in Brandenburg, and Corydon, IN.

I'll keep you posted and hopefully get those pictures on here tonight!!!! School is cancelled so I don't have to work (due to the many trees that are down and power outages). So I SHOULD get something done!!!!

Have a beautiful, blessed Monday!!!

verse of the day!!

2008-09-11T06:36:00.003-04:00

For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory. Deuteronomy 20:4 NIV

A Wonderful Sunday

2008-09-07T22:09:00.003-04:00

Colossians 1:28 (New Living Translation)
So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us. We want to present them to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ.

Hi Everyone! What a beautiful Sunday!! Our family, after a grumpy start from staying up way too late last night, made it to Sunday school this morning and came out of church WITHOUT the grumpies!! SO glad that we went!!! Today was our daughter's first time in the Youth sunday school class. She was hesitant at first - okay - she really didn't want to go because of the change, but after she went, and came out un-harmed, she was glad she went and said "it wasn't bad". I think being in the older group was intimidating for her. She did say she's the youngest in there but she has grown up with all those kids through the years at church and I know she'll be fine!!! I think I'll start the day from here on out with the daily bible verse in a post instead of at the bottom of the page. That way, it will always be here and can be archived.

Didn't get much done this weekend on cards - had lots of ideas and have started coloring a few images, but that was about it. We did have our bible study group this evening, and afterwards, Jill, Jane and I made a few decisions on what to make for the women's shelter's Christmas present baskets this year. I'm excited!!! I'll have to share pictures of what we make as we go.
We're starting these this Friday! Our goal is to get these done if plenty of time and not procrastinate.... Pray for us that we keep to it !! We want to do this - it's just that I always think "there's plenty of time, I'll do it later", but really - time goes by FAST!!!

working on cards

2008-09-06T22:57:00.003-04:00

Well, I think I've finally gotten this to look pretty much the way I want it to. Now I need to start creating cards and posting the pictures. I haven't been taking any pictures of the cards I've made before, so it's time to start! I plan to have new things to share this coming week! ( if I can stay off here!!!)

May you all have a wonderful Sunday!!
Prayers and blessings to all,
Shaunna

Wedding Invites

2008-08-31T22:00:00.003-04:00

My first entry - how exciting!!

I'll share with you the wedding invitations I just made. There were a total of 300- in 4 different colors ( light pink, light blue, mint green and lavendar) but 2 different styles. Swirls background with the 4 colors and dots background done with the 4 colors.

I also made the rsvp cards and the little "directions" cards to go with them.

Click on the pictures for bigger views!!