It's Thanksgiving week in the US, but unfortunately we don't have that in Croatia. But, that shouldn't stop my family and I from celebrating the holiday as we have much to be thankful for. We have the obvious reasons: loving parents/grandparents...friends from all over the world...our church family in Croatia...a warm home...healthy bodies, etc. There are also minor reasons: a computer to communicate with...a good night's sleep...a soothing cup of tea...the list goes on and on.
But above all these, we rejoice in the gift who is Christ Jesus. He has lavished us with every spiritual blessing (Eph 1:3ff). He has made us see the blessings, big and small, in our life with appreciation. We have joy, hope, peace and contentment because of Him. We have no reason to worry for anything because we know God is in control and He is good. We have His Word to guide us in our everyday life. We enjoy and love our life. In short, we feel incredibly blessed because of Him. And what a great gift that is! How about you? What makes you feel incredibly blessed today?
Today I have two cards to share for the StampTV sketch #3 and color spotlight #2 challenges. I used Heirloom Ornaments stamps for both. The papers for the above card are Cosmo Cricket Winter Mittens. The background was stamped with the music stamp from Vintage Borders. The card below uses Graphic 45 Christmas Past papers,some hand-dyed seam bindings and a Prima flower.
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
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Wow! These are so gorgeous! I enjoy reading your blog and feeling uplifted with your words! thank you for sharing your talent as well! I too am thankful for all He has provided me with and his continual love for me. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving! I had avoided looking at this set because I am on a self-imposed "use what I have and don't buy anymore until I make 100 cards" challenge- but your world card just moved this set to the top of my list! I have been looking for a good stamp of the world and that one is perfect!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so beautiful, Nina! As always, I love your choice of papers and embellishments! Wonderful designs! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Many blessing to you all!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs Nina and love the way you used the punched butterflies on the first one. Fabulous colors and overall design. I was stamping Christmas cards this weekend with Heirloom Ornaments, such a beautiful set!
ReplyDeleteWe truly have much to be grateful for....from the big things to the little blessings in the day (like a cup of hot tea!)
I am thankful for my husband, for my family, for having a job and a roof over my head when so many others do not, I am thankful for a loving latino church family, for dear friends far and wide... and most of all for a loving heavenly Father who is always with us!!!!
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Hi Nina! I found your blog last week during the the blog hop! I just had to become a follower when I saw you had a heart for the Lord! What a blessing to read your posting today! All that goodness and some gorgeous cards as well! Thank you so much! I look forward to many more visits!...Nancy :o)
ReplyDeleteHi Nina! Love your post today. As for blessings, YOU are among the things that make me feel incredibly blessed, dear friend!!! Love your card, sweetie. Saw it on StampTV this morning, and couldn't wait to get over and tell you how beautiful it is! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree. There is nothing to be more thankful for than Christ Himself. I love your joy to the world card!Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, Nina!
ReplyDeleteHaving my heart transformed by Christ into a thankful person is what I'm most thankful for today...and a loving family inside a warm, safe and cozy home as it snows outside. Love it!
Oh, Nina--another set of FABBY cards! I love that first one! SOOOOOOOOO creative! I have soooooooo much to be thankful for!! Most of all--my savior! Thank you, JESUS! And then my husband and then friends and family! LOOOOOOOOOVE Thanksgiving:)
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards Nina, as always. Would love to extend the warmest wishes from our house to yours. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! We all have so much to be Thankful for and I count my blessings daily. Ten months ago, we were blessed with Twin Granddaughters. This will defininetly be an enjoyable Holiday Season.
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I thank God every day for the precious gift of His son Jesus and thank Jesus for his most awesome love and grace in paying the price for my sins and thank the Holy Spirit for convicting, guiding me to this blessed truth!
ReplyDeleteEvery day in every way He blesses me and I am so very thankful. And thank you, Nina, for your wonderful service and inspiration! I pray daily for your ministry and that you will have the blessing and joy of seeing the fruits of your labor! Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Wow Nina!!! Two fabulous cards ....love the soft vintage feel of them both!!!
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