"Ni-Night Titus" - The Color Room Challenge TCR #90

Hey there Blogger Beauties!! :)

I had already started this layout of my daughter, Katie, and our Cockatoo "Titus Too". Then I saw the colors for Challenge #90 over at "The Color Room"... same exact colors... how awesome is that!!! It couldn't have been any easier.  I used a lot of Dusty Attic Chipboard and did a lot of sewing on this one! All of the chipboard is coated in Ranger's Black Enamel Accents and adhered with Glossy Accents.

Here's the Dusty Attic Chipboard I used...

DA0575 - Fancy Trim #5
DA0084 - Bird Cage #3
DA0020 - Mini Sparrow
DA0392 - Vintage Keys
DA0491 - Fancy Labels

I sell Dusty Attic on our website... www.StayTrueToGod.com. I'm expecting a really huge shipment of Dusty Attic anyday now. All of the "Pre-orders" and "Backorders" will be filled first... then the rest will be listed in the store. I've been shipping everything that is in stock immediately... then the "Pre-orders" and "Backorders" ship for no additional fee when my orders arrive.

For the birdcage, I added a strip of crystal rhinestones at the top like a chain and a DA Sparrow that I painted white. The soft downy feather is from my cockatoo!! :)

For the Title, I used one of the Dusty Attic Fancy Labels. I created the title in photoshop, printed it out and cut it to fit the label. Then really drenched it in Glossy Accents so it would look like a huge epoxy embellishment!! :)

Here's a close-up of the DA Vintage Keys...

So... the story behind the photos...

Titus Too is like a forever "Two" year old!!! He needs his naps, has a temper if he doesn't get his way and requires a LOT of attention!! Katie, my sweet 12 year old, is absolutely awesome with him!! She gives him little showers in the sink and wraps him in a towel like a baby. In these photos she is literally rocking the bird to sleep!! If you'll notice... she is holding him soooooo tight that his little wings are laying across her chest!! Oh... and this spoiled cockatoo is named... "Titus Too" after my absolute favorite bible verse... Titus 2.

Thank you so much for stopping by!! I love your visits!! :)

Have an awesome day!! :)

Love through Christ...

Tracy

Do not be led astray by the things of this world.
But, rather be encouraged to Stay True To God.

"Cherry on Top" Easel Card using Dusty Attic

Hi,

This was made for The Color Room... palette #85. I used the following Dusty Attic Chipboard pieces...

DA0575 - "Fancy Trim #5"
DA0466 - Ornate Corners #07"

I coated the chipboard in Ranger's Black Enamel Accents then adhered it with Glossy Accents. The Elizabeth Bell image was colored with Copic Markers and then I added Shimmerz to make it glittery!

You can find the Dusty Attic pieces in our store... www.StayTrueToGod.com

Thanks so much for looking!! :)

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy

"Believe" Card using Dusty Attic

Hi,

For this card, I used Dusty Attic's "Believe" word and white crackle paint with a little bit of pink ink around the edges. Glossy Accents works great for adhering chipboard!

Dusty Attic Chipboard
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Paper
Zva Pink Pearls
Zva Roses
Pink Crinkle Ribbon

The above items can be found in our store... http://www.staytruetogod.com/

Thanks for looking!! :)

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy

You can help Pakistani Mom sentenced to death for witnessing about Christ...

Asia's husband, Ashiq, and daughters, Isha and Isham, pray for her release.

“Our Christ sacrificed His life on the cross for our sins. ... Our Christ is alive.” ... Asia Bibi

Asia Bibi

Asia Bibi: A Case History

Asia Bibi, a Christian wife and mother in Pakistan, was arrested by police on June 19, 2009, and charged with blasphemy after she engaged in a religious discussion with co-workers. Many of the local women, including Asia, worked on the farm of Muslim landowner Muhammad Idrees. Her family was one of only three Christian families in a village of more than 1,500 families. During their work, many of the Muslim women had pressured Asia to renounce Christianity and accept Islam.

On June 19, 2009 there was an intense discussion among the women about their faith. The Muslim women told Asia about Islam, and, according to VOM sources, Asia responded by telling the Muslim women that Jesus is alive. “Our Christ sacrificed His life on the cross for our sins...Our Christ is alive.” She told them. Upon hearing this response, the Muslim women became angry and began to beat Asia. Then some men took her and locked her in a room. They announced from mosque loudspeakers that she would be punished by having her face blackened and being paraded through the village on a donkey.

Local Christians informed the police, who took Asia into protective custody before the Muslims could carry out their plan. Christians urged the police not to file blasphemy charges, but the police claimed they had to go forward because of pressure from local Muslim leaders.

After a lengthy trial, on Nov. 8, 2010, Asia Bibi was sentenced to death by a judge. The judge also fined Asia $1,190 (U.S.) and told her she had seven days to appeal the decision. Her attorneys filed the appeal promptly, and now wait for the Lahore High Court to rule. If the appeal is rejected, Asia would be the first woman to be lawfully executed under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. She remains in prison, waiting to hear the high court’s ruling.

On Jan. 4, 2011 the governor of Punjab province, where Asia lives, was assassinated by a member of his security team. Though a Muslim, Salmaan Taseer had spoken out repeatedly in favor of a pardon for Asia Bibi and for a reexamination of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. Governor Taseer also met with Asia in prison. On March 2, 2011, Shahbaz Bhatti, the only Christian member of Pakistan’s cabinet and another person who had spoken out on behalf of Asia Bibi, was also assassinated for his support of her.

The Voice of the Martyrs has supported Asia Bibi and her family since the time of her arrest. In July, 2011, VOM launched www.CallForMercy.com in an effort to gather 1,000,000 signatures from around the world asking for Asia’s release.

A Call for Mercy

Asia Bibi, a wife and mother, used these words to defend her faith against mocking co-workers who tried to make her convert to Islam. She was later convicted of blasphemy and sentenced to death.

In Pakistan, more than 150,000 Christians have signed a petition demanding justice for persecution victims, including Asia Bibi. Now you can join with The Voice of the Martyrs and our Pakistani brothers and sisters in a call for mercy. We hope to gather 1 million signatures on behalf of our sister Asia, who now sits in prison awaiting the Lahore High Court's ruling on her appeal.

Invite your friends to visit www.CallForMercy.com and add their names to the petition as well. VOM will deliver the petition, along with the list of signers, to the Pakistani Embassy in Washington DC.

Every signature is a call for mercy!

Here's a link to Voice of the Martyrs... http://www.persecution.com/ to learn more about what's going on around the world.

A special thank you for those of you who read this and have compassion for Asia and other Christians around the world who have been persecuted for their faith in Christ!!

Love through Christ,

Do not be led astray by the things of this world,
but rather be encouraged to... Stay True To God.

Petition To Free Asia Bibi

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"Spring is in Bloom" Gift Bag & Topper... Guest Designer for the B 'n W Challenges Blog...

I am so excited to be able to Guest Design for the B 'n W Challenges Blog!! :)

Jodi is hosting the challenge this week and she has chosen the theme... "Think Spring!!"

I made a "Spring" Gift Bag & Topper for my girls!! My Hubby bought lots & lots of gardening goodies so they can create their own garden in our new home!!

I chose the adorable "Rapunzel" Digi Image from Elisabeth Bell. You can find it here... http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection/little-rapunzel

The only thing more fun than coloring an Elisabeth Bell image... is coloring a *BIG* Elisabeth Bell image!!!! If you look closely, you'll see a 6x6 acrylic posy flower that I pop-dotted the image onto. So, this adorable "Rapunzel" is a biggie!!!! :)

I used the "Cherish" Martha Stewart Punch and wove 4mm silk ribbon through it. We sell the silk ribbon for only .18 a foot... http://stores.sttg.com/-strse-Thread-Art-cln-.....Silk-Ribbon--dsh--4mm/Categories.bok

I used a "Daisy D's" Rub-on for the title and colored it in with Copic Markers. The rub-ons are also available in our store... http://stores.sttg.com/-strse-396/Daisy-D%27s--dsh--Rub-dsh-Ons/Detail.bok

Here's a pic of the Copic Markers that I used. I also used the #01 Lavender Spica Glitter Marker to write on the tag.

Other items used...

Martha Stewart Score Board
Bow-Easy... to make the bow!
Martha Stewart Punches... "Wild Flowers", "Eyelet Lace" and "Cherish"
Punch Bunch Flowers... Mega Giant #29 and Super Giant #27 (for the tag)
Zva Roses
DCWV Glitter Stack
Bazzill Paper
Copic Paper
4mm Thread Art Silk Ribbon
Grosgrain Ribbon
6x6 Acrylic Posy "Album Page"
White Gift Bag
Zip Dry & Pop Dots
Photoshop CS3 Extended

Here's a link to the B 'n W Challenges Blog...

And here's a link to their store...

A super big thank you goes to *Vicki* for ALL of her help and encouragement!! She's been a real sweetie!!!! THANK YOU VICKI!!! :)

Thanks for stopping by... I appreciate YOU!! :)

Have a great week.

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy

Do not be led astray by the things of this world.
But, rather be encouraged to Stay True To God.

"Cherry on top!!" Easel Card & Matching Box-Envelope for the B 'n W Challenges Blog

The challenge is hosted by Lilian this time and she chose the color theme: White, Pink & Red

I chose the adorable Elisabeth Bell Digi Image called, "Sweet Sundae". You can find it here... http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection/sweet-sundae

I made a matching Box-Envelope that is 3/4" inch deep so the flowers will fit inside!

Here's a pic of the Copic Markers that I used. I also used a Black Copic Multiliner to draw the "Hot Fudge" on the ice-cream and the Clear Spica Glitter Marker was used on the Glass Dish & the Silver Spoon.

Other items used...

Zva Roses
Martha Stewart Score Board
Martha Stewart "Eyelet Lace Edge" Punch
Bazzill Paper
Copic Paper
DCWV "Cherry" Paper from the 4x6 "Sweet" Stack
Misc. Cherry Ribbon
Bow-Easy... to make the bow!
Photoshop... to add the sentiment

Here's a link to the B 'n W Challenges Blog...

And here's a link to their Store...

Thank you so much for your visit... I appreciate YOU!! :)

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy

Do not be led astray by the things of this world.
But, rather be encouraged to Stay True To God.

Congratulations to the 3 winners in our February GIVEAWAY!! :)

Ruthie * Kelly * Lidia

They each won a $25 Gift Card to shop SttG

Our next GIVEAWAY is March 31st!!

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Thanks for stopping by. Have a great evening.

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy

Do not be led astray by the things of this world.

But, rather be encouraged to Stay True To God.

"Follow Your Dreams" - Webster's Pages... February Challenge

Hi,

I made this for a Challenge that Iris is having over at Webster's Pages. We had to use Trims & Bloomers... which I absolutely LOVE!!! :)

Here's a list of the Trim & Bloomers that I used...

Black Satin Trim

Sage Green Velvet Trim

Peacock Blue Petite Trim

Peacock Blue Bloomers

Sage Green Bloomers

Peacock Blue Netting

Other items & techniques...

 

I printed a digi Hollywood Vogue lady silhouette, traced it onto velvet & cut it out. Then laced green silk ribbon through pierced holes and added rhinestones.

The butterfly is a digi image that I colored with Copic Markers.

#100 Black

#BG09 - Blue Green

#YG67 - Moss

The blue flowers are actually white Zva flowers that I colored with a Copic Marker - #BG09 Blue Green.

Martha Stewart Punch "Deco Fan"

Hot Fix Rhinestones & Applicator

Daisy D's Rub-On

Zva Crystals & Flowers

Dusty Attic Chipboard Frame

Shimmerz Vibez Spritz "Before Dawn"

Thanks for looking!! :)

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy

Do not be led astray by the things of this world.

But, rather be encouraged to Stay True To God.

Yay!!! I made #1 in the TOP 3 at "Belles 'n Whistles Challenge Blog" and Guest Designer Spot!! :)

Woohoo!! I'm soooooo excited to have made #1 in the TOP 3 "Belles 'n Whistles Challenge Blog"!! I've also been asked to be a Guest Designer for the next 2 challenges!!!! :)

I entered the following card in their "Your Favorite Things With Heart" Challenge...

I'm also going to start selling the adorable "Belles 'n Whistles" stamps in our store soon!! Elisabeth Bell creates the most ADORABLE images!!!

Thanks sooooooo very much "Belles 'n Whistles" and I am looking forward to designing for the next 2 challenges!!! :)

Thank you for stopping by... I appreciate YOU!!! :)

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy

Do not be led astray by the things of this world.
But, rather be encouraged to Stay True To God.

I Love You This Much! Birthday Card - CLP Sketch Challenge #33

Hi Blogger Friends!! :)

Here's an easel card I made for my daughter's 26th birthday. It's hard to tell by the photo... but it is made of black & red velvet and flocked damask paper!! So, there is a LOT of texture on this one!! :)

The adorable digi image is from "Elisabeth Bell Designs". You can find it here... http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection/i-love-you-this-much

I crocheted the white lace and wove Red Silk Ribbon through it. The crystal flourish & heart are Zva Creations. I offer Zva and the Silk Ribbon in our store. You can find them here... http://staytruetogod.com/

For the inside of the card I used Spellbinder's "Fancy Tags". I really wanted it to be out of velvet. But, when I ran it through the Big Shot it only left deep grooves. So, I stubbornly finished cutting it out with small Fiskars Scissors! FYI... I was using Darice 'Sticky Back' paper that is very thick. Regular velvet paper would have been fine... and I'm definitely buying some!!!

"Happy Birthday" is a font called "Eutemia I". The flourish is a dingbat called "DB Fleuries" and I used the letter "a".

I made a mini bouquet of roses & tied a bow with black organza ribbon. All of the flowers I used for this card are Zva Creations. They will soon be on our website... http://www.staytruetogod.com/. I have them in stock... I just need to post them to the store!! :)

Here are the Copics I used. We'll be offering the WHOLE line of Copics soon!! Yay... I can't wait!! :)

I'm entering this in "Crafting Life's Pieces" Sketch Challenge. Here's the link if you want to go have a peek and enter your own creation...

Well, that's it for now! I'm starting to get boxes of brand new items for the store. So, I have a LOT of work to do!!

Thank you for your visit!! I appreciate YOU!! :)

God bless & big hugs...

Sugar Nellie "Faith" Easel Card for "The Sugar Bowl" Challenge #53

Hey there bloggers!! :)

This is an easel card I made for The Sugar Bowl... Sugar Nellie Challenge Blog. Here's the link if you want to go have a peek... http://sugarbowlblog.blogspot.com/

This was our inspiration...

And this is Marlene’s Sketch #53...

Here's a pic of the Copics that I used...

Other items used...

Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly Punch
Martha Stewart Eyelet Lace Edge Punch
Martha Stewart Score Board
Copic Paper
Hot Fix Rhinestones & Applicator
Zva Flowers & Rhinestones
Pebbles Blue Chalk
Gorgeous Lace that I bought from Etsy

Thank you so much for stopping by!! :)

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy