June 30, 2014 Life

The path I have taken today cannot be retraced since our life path is but one way.

No comment today but a piece from my book of thoughts and inspiration.

Onward

I travel a road of dreams,

Laced with thistle and thorn,

To find a peace filled clearing

Golden sunshine can adorn.

Onward, ever onward it seems,

Finding new scars each turn,

As old ones heal and disappear

Along this path of no return.

It seems such a hopeless way

In a life I did not request,

Trying to fill a mold not mine

Though I've done my very best.

The impossible is not impossible

With my Lord's hand in mine,

Despite my reluctant nature,

In the living love divine.

                    copyright by Irish Cherokee (aka J.T.C)

I have reluctantly agreed to share this post with Cherokee. No card today but a few colored images. Anything to say before we start Cherokee? "Cherokee happy to be back and share on Bugger." That is blogger. " You always call it bugger." That is because it gets all messed up when they try to improve it. " That not make sense. Why they do that?" It is the white man's way, you know that. Can we move on now. "OK."

 Why do I get the feeling this will be a post filled with detours? "What is detour?" When you come to a fork in the road and make a wrong turn that makes the trip longer than the turn you should have made. "Oh! Are we going on trip?" Never mind. I will explain it later. "OK! We go on trip later." Uh....Yeah. Trip later. Me to my shrink. 

 " Irish say we show picture of firewater first then picture he colored with markers. He want you to tell him if you see it looks the same or not." 
You are getting better at this. The Image is by Stamps Happen.  
 "Not Drink Fire water. Makes Cherokee feel funny. Chief says live up to name when I drink fire water."
You mean Crazy Mule?
"Yes. I get crazy and stubborn."
More than you are now? 
"Yes. Not remember much next day and large tom-tom banging in head. Even mouse walking across floor make head hurt."
That is called a hangover. Shall we show the other image. The one I colored? 
"OK. Here is image. Not bad Irish. Your should do cave painting." 
Uh... OK. The Copic colors used are V20, R39-46-59-85, E08-11-40-41-43-44-50-55-79, E81, C1, C2.
Cave painting? Why cave painting?
" Irish paintings look real. Much nicer than cave painting."
Thank you.
"Welcome."
By the way Darnell is not Darn Nell. Darnell is her name and it is not two words. "I think Crazy Mule goof." UhOh! What did you do? "Ask Darnell why people call her Darn Nell." Well I did warn her you might stop by and say hello. I hope she isn't upset with me now. Thanks Cherokee. Lets move on shall we?
The next two images are from Imagine and do. The link is on my sidebar. I just love the playful images and her portrait images are extraordinary. "Are we showing pretty ladies now?" Yes. "I like how you color pretty ladies. Here is colored pictures."

This is a slight variation of the one I shared back in February. These images are some of my all time favorites. The artist who drew these is extremely talented. The Copic colors used are: R00-000-00000-85, BG53, YR30,Y18, G82, RV00-02, B00, E19.

"Looks like she have black eye. How that happen?" 
That is eye shadow. Women use it to make themselves pretty.
" Like war paint?"
Kind of but not for making war. It is just for making themselves feel pretty. The next image is also from Imagine and do. A little more risqué but very well done. "What is risqué?" It means daring, like acceptable but not normally done. "OK! Here is not normally done colored picture." 

"She just wake up?"
No, she is posing for this picture. "If that was me I be Embarrassed." 
If that was you I would be embarrassed.
The copic colors used are: R00-000-0000-85, RV0000, YR30, BG0000
I think it is time to move on.
I think we have bored our followers enough for one day. I hope you enjoyed your visit. 


Darnell you are lucky. Hammy can't talk. If you didn't tell us what was happening we wouldn't know he was there. Life has its ups and downs and I am not sure where Cherokee fits in there but it is never dull around here. Innocence has its perks and surprises. Honesty can be embarrassing and rewarding but never dull. You do the honors Cherokee.
"Cherokee thinks Darnell nice lady. Sorry get name wrong. Get spelling wrong too. Lots of red lines when I type. It is fun to use mouse to let computer fix spelling. Cherokee smiling right now.....OK. Irish says use LOL. Remember to LOVE DETAILS. Ooops. Sorry Princess Judy...Uh....That's interesting."
You forgot 'the' in LOVE THE DETAILS.  

P.S.- Princess Judy said on here blog never use "Ooops. Use Ah....Thats interesting" instead. Guess who picked up on that one.






   

June 23, 2014 An apology and short post.

First I must apologize for not visiting more of you wonderful followers. My reading list has been down for some time. My reading list is back. I visited many of you yesterday [6/25/2014] that were no more than a day old and before the list was fixed. I can now try to visit you as you update. Thank you for your kind comments in advance. Blessings to you all.

Those who trust in him will understand the truth, those who are faithful will live with him in love; for grace and mercy await his holy ones, and he intervenes on behalf of his chosen.

The New Jerusalem Bible. (1985). (Wis 3:9). New York: Doubleday.

Much is happening all around us. Many are hurting right now. We were not promised no pain, trials, losses or any of life's downers. We were promised to be tested and those who are faithful will have the best of rewards. Eternal life. We are still in the womb in life. The true birth is yet to come. Be strong. It DOES get better. With Prayer and Trust in Him,  grace and mercy will be yours. Above all else pray for others for your strength is their strength. In this we are one in HIM.

Here is a card I wanted to post yesterday but that didn't happen, obviously. The card is partly precut, namely the window. I can't provide the supplier since neither Jill nor I know who it is.

She said she didn't know what to do with them so she gave them to me. After giving it some thought, which also gave me a headache, I came up with an idea to use one some of the thousands of photos taken over the years. Now you know why the headache. I chose Longwood Gardens in Longwood, PA. This is one of the Dupont estates. It is huge and always fascinating to visit. We have been visiting for close to 50 years now. If you are ever in the area it is worth the visit. Plan on a full day though. You will not regret it.

First, here is the front of the finished card.

 Copics used for the windows are RV10 and RV11. The Wallpaper is Lost & Found floral & stripe. The sentiment was created in Word. Here is a shot of the window open.

Now, it wouldn't be one of my cards unless I did something different and unusual so I did this.

Hey,now! The brick is my design. I will leave the pattern at the end of the post and it is a freebie. The colors used to color the brick (Copics of course) are E08, 09, 37, 89 & 99. Looks cool huh? It was an inspiration to have the inside and outside wall finished as well as show what the view is. Here is just the photo.

The photo is copyrighted so please do not take it. Sorry but the back of the card is not finished. Next time. That is it for the card for now.

Here is the promised brick wall(s). 

This is the aged brick

  This is the new or smooth brick.

Enjoy. That is it for the week. I hope you enjoyed the post and found it interesting. Cherokee will be joining us next post. That should be interesting. I don't know if I will get a card posted but we will see. Until then, remember to Love The Details.

June 10, 2014 Special Edition

Friends are a special gift with a place of honor in the heart of those who receive them.



There have been many definitions for friendship but living up to any of them is something few are able to do. They come in many different flavors but they are always there in time of need and, at times, even give their lives for us. I would not expect the sacrifice of a life for me but it is comforting to know that some are willing to give up time and put forth effort to solve a problem even when not asked to do so. They are there in good and bad times to offer support and to comfort. There is no judgment or finger pointing but advice or a shoulder if needed. All of these things and more are what a friend is.

1792 Best Definition

An English publication offered a prize for the best definition of a friend, and among the thousands of answers received were the following:
“One who multiplies joys, divides grief.”
“One who understands our silence.”
“A volume of sympathy bound in cloth.”
“A watch which beats true for all time and never runs down.”
But here is the definition that won the prize: “A friend—the one who comes in when the whole world has gone out.”
—Selected

1793 Tribute To Friendship

    I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you;
    I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making of me;
    I love you not for closing your ears to the discords in me, but for adding to the music in me by worshipful listening;
    You have done it without a touch, without a word, without a sign. You have done it just by being yourself.
    Perhaps that is what being a friend means, after all.
—Author Unknown

Tan, P. L. (1996). Encyclopedia of 7700 Illustrations: Signs of the Times (pp. 463–464). Garland, TX: Bible Communications, Inc.

Now we come down to brass tacks. The post. This a very unusual card for me. No image(s). I recently saw several posts that were dedicated to a parent who had passed and thought it to a be a good idea for a card. So here is the front of the card.

I have often wondered what we are paying for when we buy a card and the back is bare and what did my $8 or more buy? The back of my card.

Nice idea card companies. Now I got my monies worth. Front and back together.

The left side was not done to match the front edge. After all the front is the focal point. The inside is finished this time as well.

Jill asked me, "who the card was for since I am sitting right here." Now you have your answer. In remembrance of those who have gone before us.

My list of supplies:
Stampendous peel and stick gold leaves
Unknown peel and stick hearts
Sizzix Vitaj embossing folder (Never Used)
Spellbinders - Heartfelt Creations "Decorative Lace Border" (trimmed to my needs)(Never Used)
Spellbinders - Shapeabilities "Nested Hearts" (Never Used)
DCWV Inc. - Glitzy Glitter Card Stack
 Sentiments were computer generated in WORD.

I will not be entering in any challenges unless they are for very special reasons. Darnell at http://www.djkardkreations.com/ is celebrating her 500+ follower. I can't think of  a more special reason. This one is for you Darnell. No one will be happier if you hit 1000 followers than me. 

June 5, 2014 Proclamed

“I have come to accept the feeling of not knowing where I am going. And I have trained myself to love it. Because it is only when we are suspended in mid-air with no landing in sight, that we force our wings to unravel and alas begin our flight. And as we fly, we still may not know where we are going to. But the miracle is in the unfolding of the wings. You may not know where you're going, but you know that so long as you spread your wings, the winds will carry you.”
― C. JoyBell C.

No comment per se today. Instead I offer Psalm 34. The blue underlined words are the letters of the Hebrew alphabet.



PSALM 34

In Praise of God’s Justice

Of David, when he had feigned insanity before Abimelech, and Abimelech sent him away
Aleph
1. I will bless Yahweh at all times, his praise continually on my lips.
Bet
2. I will praise Yahweh from my heart; let the humble hear and rejoice.
Gimel
3. Proclaim with me the greatness of Yahweh, let us acclaim his name together.
Dalet
4. I seek Yahweh and he answers me, frees me from all my fears.
He
5. Fix your gaze on Yahweh and your face will grow bright, you will never hang your head in shame.
Zain
6. A pauper calls out and Yahweh hears, saves him from all his troubles.
Het
7. The angel of Yahweh encamps around those who fear him, and rescues them.
Tet
8. Taste and see that Yahweh is good. How blessed are those who take refuge in him.
Yod
9. Fear Yahweh, you his holy ones; those who fear him lack for nothing.
Kaph
10. Young lions may go needy and hungry, but those who seek Yahweh lack nothing good.
Lamed
11. Come, my children, listen to me, I will teach you the fear of Yahweh.
Mem
12. Who among you delights in life, longs for time to enjoy prosperity?
Nun
13. Guard your tongue from evil, your lips from any breath of deceit.
Samek
14. Turn away from evil and do good, seek peace and pursue it.
Ain
15. The eyes of Yahweh are on the upright, his ear turned to their cry.
Pe
16. But Yahweh’s face is set against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth.
Zade
17. They cry in anguish and Yahweh hears, and rescues them from all their troubles.
Qoph
18. Yahweh is near to the broken-hearted, he helps those whose spirit is crushed.
Resh
19. Though hardships without number beset the upright, Yahweh brings rescue from them all.
Shin
20. Yahweh takes care of all their bones, not one of them will be broken.
Taw
21. But to the wicked evil brings death, those who hate the upright will pay the penalty. 
22. Yahweh ransoms the lives of those who serve him, and there will be no penalty for those who take refuge in him.


The New Jerusalem Bible. (1985). (Ps 34). New York: Doubleday.

This will be a short post today. I have created a note card today. The image is from Our Daily Bread called "The Grunge Cross". The image itself is deceptively difficult if you decide to color it completely. If you like a challenge, and I do, this will be fun.

Copic colors: R27, E41, BV13, BV11

Vision Elite Gold Gel Impact Pen

The gold was not very impressive when done with the Copics so it was colored over with the gel impact gold pen. Still unimpressive I know but it will serve as a background for an overlay. I stamped the image again and fussy cut the gold cross part to use as a stencil. I laid it over top of the image to be sure it would cover the parts I wanted and then I flipped it face down on the back of a sheet of AC Cardtock Gold glitter Paper, temporarily taped it down and fussy cut it out. I laid the new cross over the image to make sure it would work.

I took a piece of gray card stock and cut it to 3 3/16" X 4 13/16" and folded it in half. (I know it is precise but that is just the way it turned out) I cut white card stock 3.25" X 4.625" And folded it. I used Scor-Tape to fasten the gray cardstock to the white card stock. The same tape was used to fasten the image to the gray card stock. The glitter cross was glued to the image with Tombow Liquid glue. This is the result.

It just did not seem finished so I to a die cut from Memory Box and and used it to embellish the back of the card.

There you have it. A little note card from me to you. Except for the coloring it took about 2.5 to 3 hours to do. For me that is FAST. hope you like it. For now I will say thank you for visiting and please leave a comment. Remember to LOVE THE DETAILS.