Jan 25 2009
Words of Encouragement
I made this card to offer some words of encouragement to a teenage girl going through a rough time. I included scripture on a removable bookmark that she can use. I don’t often make things for young girls, so it was fun to try to choose papers and colors that would be suitable. The paper I used came from a Crate Paper pack called Twirl. Here’s my card:
The bookmark was one of the punchouts included in the paper pack and I used one of my Plain Jane scripture verses by Verve Visual to stamp onto it. I sponged the edges,backed it with a yellow sheet from the pack, applied a Pewter Jumbo Brad and ran my ribbon through and tied it off. The bookmark is attached with some removable mounting tape. It really works great for projects such as this. It holds plenty tight to keep the bookmark where it belongs on the card, but yet pulls off ever so easily when you want to. My removeable mounting tape is by Duck and I got it in the hardware section of Wal-Mart, by the light bulbs (I think).
In making this card I also played the Featured Stamper Challenge at SCS. Today’s Featured Stamper is Vicky Gould — YAY, Vicky!!! She has a ton, and I mean a TON, of work in her gallery to choose from. This is the card I chose to case. You’ll seeI followed Vicky’s exact layout, but changed all else, and substitued my bookmark for her heart.
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10. I love to use these words when someone needs encouragement.They tell us to be still — to quiet our own thoughts and worries — and to KNOW that God is God — that He is there, that He knows, that He cares for us, that He watches over us — that no matter what we are going through, He is ever with us. And in that, I can find encouragement.
Stamps: Plain Janes by Verve Visual, Psalm 46:10
Paper: PTI White, Crate Paper Twirl Collection
Ink: Versa Fine Onyx Black, SU Barely Banana
Accessories: SU Grosgrain Ribbon, May Arts Checked Ribbon, SU Pewter Brad, Hemp, SU Corner Rounder, Sponge, Glue Glider, Cropadile.
Thanks so much for stopping in today. Hope you all had a great weekend and are ready for a productive week ahead!!! We had a rather stressful week last week, and I’m really ready to get back into a more normal routine this week!!! Hope to have daily uploads each day this week!!! Hope to see you soon!!!
A beautiful thing to do and I hope she finds strength and encouragement everythime she looks at it
Thank you. I needed that.
What a simply wonderful card. I also hope that she finds the strength that she will need.
This is so pretty, Sharon! What a special gift.
So fresh and pretty– she will love it! That yellow gingham is just a perfect Springtime touch!
What a beautiful, soft, pretty card. I am sure it will bring comfort to the recipient.
this is so pretty and what a great idea to do a bookmark
Hugs
Norine
Beautiful card, beautiful scripture verse.
So bright and pretty, love your choice of colors and also verse. Thanks for sharing.
Your card is beautiful! I am sure she will love it.
So pretty with such wonderful colors.
Lovely card!! TFS
Beautiful, just beautiful, Sharon!!!!! What a neat idea to send some words of encouragement to a teenage girl. They so often feel left out. My girls are far from being teenagers, but my best friend has 3 teenagers and the things I hear sometimes are kind of disturbing. Being a teenager is not easy, especially for those that are so very volunerable. Great job. I thing I’ll have to bookmark this one. The bookmark/card idea is great for any occasion.
TFS and hugs,
Sabrina
The colors are just perfect, and you are perfectly thoughtful! I often struggle when I have to do girly projects too — not my norm.
What a pretty card and bookmark! So soft and serene! I am sure it will bring her comfort! You are so thoughtful! TFS
What a great card Sharon! I would never have thought to put a bookmark on a card. Thanks also for the tip about the removeable mounting tape. I never heard of that before either. TFS! Sheila
Awww, this is so beautiful and just perfect for a teen girl. So sorry to hear she is going through a rough time and hope that things will get better for her soon. This will always be a wonderful reminder for her though that God will help her through the tough times too.
Barb
Beautiful Sharon!!
This is so pretty! What a great idea! I am sure she will really appreciate it!
Sharon, what a great idea you had making a removable bookmark.
The colors are bright and cheerful and the words are very encouraging.
Great job!
Joan
This is WONDERFUL Sharon! Thank you so much … it’s perfect and I know she will treasure your kindness! Bless you my friend!!
Love this card Sharon — such a breath of spring! I say this as the wind is whipping around our property and all I see is snow blowing and flying. You think spring will be here one day???? Maybe I just need to come back and look at your card every day!!! LOL!
I just love that verse - it really says it all - what a great bookmark!
this is beautiful. I’m sure she’ll love it and appreciate the gesture.
What an uplifting post… love your inspiring thoughts. I really like that verse too. Great card for a girl!
I realized I had not posted a comment on this and this verse has ministered to me since the first day you uploaded it! Thanks so much for the inspiration and encouragement. We have a great and mighty God!
Great idea. That would really make someone feel better. I like the removable tape. neat.
This is so pretty! This is just perfect for a teenager.
This is just as cute as can be for a young lady, while at the same time offering soothing words of comfort and encouragement. I just love the colors and paper. Very nice, Sharon!
I appreciate that the bookmark is removeable. It is something tangible she can keep with her and use over and over to remind her she’s in my thoughts and prayers.