Best Friends

Happy Friday!

A few weeks ago on my way to California, I stopped at Wooten's Scrapbook Store and was delighted to come across this adorable "Little Miss" collection by Bo-Bunny. 

The store owners had just received this product and it was on their counter waiting to be priced and stocked.  I literally begged them to open the packaging so I could view and buy what I wanted.   

This is my BFF Linda.  We have been friends for a lifetime.  We sat and had our picture taken at the Tivoli Village here in Las Vegas.

You can see why I chose this picture for my layout.  The two little girls remind me of Linda and myself.  Remembering when we were younger, sitting and enjoying each others company.

Supplies used:

Bo Bunny "Little Miss" paper and die cuts collection

Hello Kitty Font cartridge

Pearls by Recollections

Celebrate It paper flowers by Michaels

Enjoy the weekend and I invite you to visit again.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

Things in your life will begin to change when you live a life of worship.  Begin today by worshiping the Lord in the midst of your circumstances.

"HAPPY" - PART II

Good morning everyone!

Today I want to share a layout made by my BFF Linda who is visiting me from California.  We have been friends for over 42 years.  She has never scrapbooked before, this is her first time.  I supplied the paper and embellishments, but she sat down and used her creativity.

She didn't know what Stickles was, but she sure enjoyed using it on her page.

I can truly say that our friendship has grown.  I love my friend and we're both "Happy" that she accepted my invitation to visit me.

Supplies used:

DCWV La Bella Rouge paper stack

Elegant Cakes cartridge

Diamond Stickles

Tim Holtz adage tickets

Martha Stewart monarch butterfly punch

In bloom stones by Bead Designs

Recollections flowers

white doily

Have a blessed day,

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

Listening is a lost art today.  Many of us are so concerned about what we think or believe that we just don't listen closely to others--or even to God.

"HAPPY"

"Happy" Memorial Day everyone!

Happiness is one of God's blessings and He has given me my grandchildren who bring so much happiness into my life. 

Hope my layout brought a happy moment into your life.

Supplies used:

Elegant Edges cartridge

Elegant Cakes cartyidge

DCWV La Bella Rouge paper stack

K and Company tag pad

Recollections rhinestone stickers

Floral embellishmentd by Petaloo

Martha Stewart border punch

white doilies

sheer pink ribbon

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

Being grateful is a key to staying happy.  That's why King David said, I will bless the Lord at all times: "His praise shall continually be in my mouth" (Psalm 34:1).  Notice how often he will praise the Lord?  Continually!  David knew a secret.  You can't praise and complain at the same time.

MOTHER

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

This week has gone by so quickly, in fact the whole month of May has been very busy.  First my birthday, my granddaughter's First Communion, then Mother's Day and now Memorial Day.. 

I started this layout at the Faith Crop a few weeks ago.  "Mother" was cut from the Phrases cartridge.

The apron, silverware setting and salt and pepper shakers were cut with the From My Kitchen cartridge.

Other supplies:

Martha Stewart Embroidery edge punch

EK Success flower punch

Stampin' Up scallop edge punch

Red doily

Diamond Stickles

Have a blessed weekend.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Enouragement

God is a healer.  It doesn't matter what is broken in your life today, God's nature is to bring you complete healing.  Do you need healing in your body?  Your mind?  Heart?  Finances?  Relationships?  Let God be your healer.

ADORE

Happy Wednesday to everyone!

I "Adore" my one and only daughter, Terry.  There was a time I could not say this, but I can now laugh at all the things she put me through her teen years.  She has bloomed into a beautiful daughter, mother and wife.

This picture was taken recently and I love the way my layout turned out.  I hope you liked it too.

Supplies used:

Wall Decor cartridge

Martha Stewart monarch butterfly punches

Sizzix Valentine Flourishes die

Diamond Stickles

Beige crochet flower

Thank you for taking time to stop by.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

Make your mind up to do the best to enjoy every single day.  We all make mistakes; things may not always go your way.  Make the decision that you are going to live your life happy.  Don't allow what does or doesn't happen to you steal your joy and keep you from God's abundant life.

SEW NICE!

Welcome and Happy Monday!

I went to a beautiful wedding in California this past weekend so I didn't have much time for crafting.  I worked on this metal art layout at the Faith Crop the week before and last night I put the finishing touches.

On April 4th, I posted a similar layout titled, "love."

On this current layout I used several Tim Holtz bigz dies for the chipboard images.  The embellishments include flowers by Recollections and Prima, buttons, ruler ribbon, needle and thread, and a small pair of scissors. 

The picture is of me and my two granddaughters who made their First Communion and I thought that was "Sew Nice."

Thanks for visiting.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

Be willing to deal with any issues that God brings up.  Work with Him in the refining process rather than fighting against Him.