Now, about today's card...you will notice that I use the phrase, "Joy to the world" a lot on my Christmas cards. It sort of sums up the message of Christmas. The coming of Christ has brought joy to the world and it is this why we celebrate! Finally, because the Messiah has come, there is hope, redemption and joy that nothing and nobody can take away. It is this hope and joy only found in Christ that keep everyday life worth living, suffering worth enduring, risk worth taking, and death not quite as scary as it used to be. What a much needed message Christmas is in this crazy world we live in. And what a comfort for me to know the One who is greater than me to trust in and rely on for everyday life.
Can you tell I'm passionate about the Christmas message? I am and want to share that with all my friends and family. Now back to the card, I used my Penny Black Hanging Treasures for this card. The ornament coordinates with Spellbinders' Heritage Ornaments 2011 dies. The sentiment is from Peace on Earth.
I stitched the ornaments on the middles. The background paper is inked on the edges with Distress inks and comes from the Madison Designer paper pad. Sheer ribbon with a pearl brad adorns the ornament. And a strip of Want2Scrap pearls highlight the sentiment.
Have a great week!
Gracie is beautiful! Happy birthday to one flute player from another! (but I've got about 50 years on her :)))
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and gorgeous daughter! Just like her momma ....they grow up so quickly!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card Nina - and I agree, the message of Christmas does bring lasting joy.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing about Gracie - I enjoyed my two during their teens too.
Blessings
Maxine
Beautiful as always...your cards and your daughter! Happy birthday, Gracie!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Gracie! What a gorgeous little lady and fabulous card! I agree with your message about Christmas! Beautifully said!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday to Gracie! She is beautiful...just like her mommy :) !!! Time sure flies by fast....
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas card is a beauty too and we can not shout the message any louder!!! Hugs ~S~
Happy belated to your beautiful daughter! Gorgeous Christmas card~
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