Happy New Year !

Today I am all alone in the house. Chloe is in Toronto heading to Ocho Rios Jamaica and Colton is at the World Junior hockey games in Buffalo New York. I have all my housework done and some leftovers ready to warm up, so an afternoon in the Studio is in the works!

I am also excited to be heading to New Years crop on the 30th with my dear friend Peggy N at Lasting Impressions to make 2 layouts... so look for more posts very soon!

I created 6 Serenity cards with an elegant touch of ribbon make a lovely gift. I had fun doing up little bundles of these cards for the special ladies in my life. More than ever, I appreciate that Life is a Gift... and wish every one a very Happy New Year ! All the best in life . xo Stephanie

Serenity with Olivia

The last of the series of 5 Serenity Prayer Cards.
The Olivia paper needs little embellishment ...

so I kept these simple.

Serenity with Perfect Day

I used a vertical layout from Originals called First Impression for the fourth Serenity Prayer Card. Papers are Perfect Day by Close to my Heart (sorbet, juniper, tulip) It has a very dainty feel to it.

Have been busy pricing and packing for the Scrapbook Sale at Lambton College.

Hope to see lots of folks , tomorrow night .

We will be rolling in paper roses!!

Serenity with Miracle

Third in a series of five.
Another versatile paper kit that works great with the Serenity Prayer, because it is sweet and humble. I will be giving away a Miracle Kit at the Lambton College Foundation trade show on Sept 28!
also by ctmh: ricrac ribbon, sparkles
Originals Card Pattern: Overview

Serenity with Felicity

Second in a series of 5. The colours in this Felicity paper kit are soft, delicate and prayerful.

This was a Mojo Monday archived sketch.

Today was a day of celebration for Al Anon Sarnia . We attended the anniversary celebration and my good friends mother, Bev T gave her wonderful AA talk. I have the honour of making all these cards for Bev T, who has helped so many people recover, in her work as executive director at Westover, and at St Stephens hospice in London. Its inspiring to hear how others cope with challenges beyond anything I ever had to deal with. I am praying for the right attitude, and the willingness to surrender my willpower . It has gotten me into some tight spots, you see.

God give me the Serenity

...to accept the things I cannot change;

The courage to change the things I can;

And the wisdom to know the difference.

This is first in a series of 4 different cards made as a gift for Bev T, who helps people in recovery.

And since I am in recovery from surgery, I have time to make her a couple dozen in 5 different designs.

Papers: Veranda (Close to my Heart)

Serenity

Welcome March, Spring, Time of rebirth.

New peaceful music has been added to the blog, for your pleasure. The choices are becoming more spiritual.

I was so inspired by K D Lang singing Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen at the Olympics.

Also , Blackbird , by the Beatles, who sing "take these sunken eyes and learn to see"...

We can all heal and arise , change and deal with reality in dignity.

The Serenity cards are for my boyfriends Mom who runs a charitable home for alcoholic men in London. She has given her entire life to helping others in need.

I recycled a plastic envelope from Shoppers Drug Mart . It has a tab closure hidden underneath the paper strip. It holds a double row of standard size cards perfectly.

I made 10 cards of 5 different designs using the Grace paper pack. It is so rich and elegant.

All supplies are Close to my Heart.

Serenity Prayer

I made 8 of these by request for Bev T, who

does a great deal of selfless volunteer work with St Stephens Home in London ON. and with Alcoholics Anonymous thoughout Ontario.

Here she is with us at a Tigers game in August.

I used Life Delights level 2 and Stickease and made a little gift box for the cards.

She wants to pay me for them but I dont want the money! I appreciate all she does.

Serenity

Here are some Serenity Prayer Cards. I tried to keep them simple and clean

in design. They could be used as sympathy cards.

They were made with papers from Close to My Heart in olive and plum,

along with a butterfly acrylic stamp... kind of a last minute thought but

it works well with the soft botanicals.

I inked and stippled the prayer and overstamped it with a bouquet in olive

from Victorian Garden.

I have a special purpose for these cards. They will be a gift for Rick's Mom.

I give her cards a few times a year because she goes through hundreds.

She has been running a home for alcoholic men in London for years

called St. Stephens and has helped many people recover over the years

through the Twelve Steps.

I do believe in the healing power of letting go of what has happened in the past, and in opening my heart to new experiences in a complete way. I have learned that carrying baggage isnt healthy for me or my kids.

Inspired by Kathi Carlson

http://kathiscreativecorner.blogspot.com/