Thursday, August 16, 2012

August MFP- Tree Greetings - Storms of life

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Lesson Learned Featured August 14
Bring on the Sun Featured August 15
Tree Greetings Featured August 16
Oh Crab Featured August 17

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 When I saw this tree stamp, this is what I dreamed about doing. I often will be inspired while I am asleep. This card is not at all my usual style. Very CAS. I also don't usually stamp with anything but black stazon ink. This quote I printed using my computer and stamped the tree over it using a brown ink. In my dream I envisioned a square card, and I rarely do square cards. I also tend to make cards on the feminine side. This one could be used for either male or female. 
I love the meaning behind this quote. It made me think about after the storms, when I go through the neighborhood, I just seem to notice all the trees that didn't make. A branch here a limb there. What I really should be saying is,
"Wow, look at that tree over there. It is so strong it withstood the storm!"  

I am so comforted by this song "FAITHFUL GOD" that Gateway Worship does.
I love the part where it says..." I can't see past this STORM, but I'm counting on a faithful God."
 

25 comments:

  1. Beautiful Card! I love the stitching. I love love the sentiment you used. TFS AJ-

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  2. Love the tree combined with the sentiment...so true!

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  3. Very pretty, MariLynn! Love the Dolly Parton quote!

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  4. very nice card. I, too usually stamp with black ink but once in awhile it is nice to do something out of our comfort zone.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  5. very nice card. sometimes it is good to do something outside our comfort zone.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  6. Very nice CAS card, MariLynn. You are very creative -- awake or asleep!

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  7. What a wonderful sentiment Marilynn. Love your stitching too, cheers Linda

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  8. What a wonderful card and the thoughts behind it. The stitching is so pretty.

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  9. Beautiful card and what a great sentiment!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  10. Love how you added the sentiment on top of the tree!

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  11. This is really terrific!! Beautifully CAS and I've not heard that quote....I like it. I love quotes.

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  12. I like how you stamped the verse over the tree.

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  13. Love the sentiment you created and then stamped over with the stamp - perfect!

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  14. Love the sentiment you created and then stamped over with the stamp - perfect!

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  15. Tree-mendous card. Like the stitching. We have lost a couple trees to storms. One was hit by lighting & it knocked down a fence panel which we had to replace quickly since we have a pool and ypu have to have fencing if you have a pool. An Oak Tree in our front yard however has been hit multiple times by lighting and has survived.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  16. Debbie,
    What a very pretty card - and lovely sentiment. Your stitching looks wonderful around the border.

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  17. Marilynn,
    I think in my comment - I might have called you Debbie - which makes me wonder if I called Debbie Marilynn. Geez, anyway, now that that's all cleared up. LOL

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  18. Love that saying! Fantastic stamp too .. Love your card!

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  19. Interresting way to use the stamp..I like...........Lis

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  20. Fabulous card; love the CAS and the sentiment is perfect. Thanks for sharing

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  21. The stitching gives it a very neat touch!!

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  22. Great use of the sentiment over the tree. Who knew Dolly P was such a philosopher? TFS.

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