Are YOU listening in the Silence?

I have had this card on my table for nearly a week.

I know it's been that long because I made it for

this past week's challenge over at

 Now, before you get to excited, I must tell you

that the challenge ended last night...in fact,

at midnight EST tonight, I will be sharing a 

brand new challenge with you.

But the sentiment on this card really means 

quite a lot to me.  I am one who believes that at times, 

you must 

'be still...and listen'

so you know what might be next in your life.

For me, it's a matter of listening for God's voice...

and sometimes, His voice is difficult to hear with all

the madness around us.

In a moment, I'll share what I heard this past week,

but here is the rest of the card that goes with that sentiment...

The challenge for last week was sponsored by the

great folks over at Stampotique Originals and they provided

whatever image/sentiment that our design team chose.

These were mine.

When you work on a color challenge team and you

work with pre-arranged product, you have to really think

ahead on how you will make it fit with the colors.

Jax did a fabulous job with the color story she chose

and for me, it's a reminder that no matter how trivial,

I believe God can be in the 'details'.

So what did I hear 

from God's voice?

"See...I love you...and although it's hard to believe at

times, others do too...it's ok to accept their love..."

I believe in my heart that all this is in reference to the

Operation Julie's Smile Blog Hop

that took place this past weekend.

If you were a part of the benefit in ANY way, then you know

the outpouring of love and encouragement.

If you were not, I hope you will pop back to this post

and check out the comments that were left by those

who stopped by.

The response for me was 'overwhelming' 

in such a beautiful way

but there were times I felt very unworthy.

I think we all know that feeling at times in our lives.

But thankfully, I took time to...

'be still and KNOW that I am God'

for by knowing that, I could accept the love He

was allowing me to see right before my eyes.

Thank you.

I look forward to sharing all of the details on the

money that was raised, along with the prize winners

and what's next for bring back the smile that so many

invested in.  Thank you...thank you.

Project Recipe: 

Cardstock: Bazzill & American Crafts 
Ink: 'Rose Bud, London Fog' by Memento
'Weathered Wood' Distress Ink by Tim Holtz
Stamps:  Tree & Sentiment from Stampotique Originals

Tools:  Fiskars Corner Rounder

Love is....

It's a beautiful color combo...

And here is the CAS design I played with...

I love these stamps from this week's sponsor...

Make sure you pop by

and play along with our most amazing design team!

Today's Project Recipe:

Stamps:  Stampotique Originals

Ink: 'Slate' from A Muse Studio, 'Wisteria' & 'Lime' from Colorbox

Embellishments: Diamond Glaze

Wishing for a Play Date in The Cafe

I do hope you will forgive my quick post....

I have been with a bad back all week long and

the last thing I am able to do right now is 

sit in my studio.

There was no way though, that I would let the day go by

without giving you our brand new color story

for The Play Date Cafe.

I hope you will stop by and check out the 

AmAzInG Inspiration

from our design team.

They never cease to amaze me

and this week is no exception.

We have a wonderful new sponsor....

and a terrific guest designer, so please do

stop by and play along this week!

I hope to be back soon....