Belle Papier {pretty paper}

Oct 12 2008

Joy,Peace, Hope… an inspirational post

Published by Julia Stainton at 6:02 am under Card Designs, Inspirational

While cleaning and sorting my stamps a few weeks ago, a couple of my stamps just seemed to fall together. This card immediately popped into mind. The most important part of Christmas to me is celebrating its origin. And while the story starts in Bethlehem, I added the shadow of the cross as that is the rest of the story. The joy, peace and hope are found there. If you’ve ever heard the song…Lord I Lift Your Name on High, it was my inspiration.

From the Cradle to the Cross

Wishing you a blessed day,

Supply List:
Stamps:
-Modern Cross (Classic Collection by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Manger Scene (Classic Collection) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Christmas Expressions (MLM line) by CHF

Ink:
-Ranger Adirondack ink
-Brushed Corduroy Distress ink by Ranger

Paper:
-Kraft cardstock by Prism
-Simply Smooth white cardstock by Prism
-Kim Hughes Mocha Chica paper pack by Cornish Heritage Farms

Other:
-sewing machine
-brads by Creative Impressions

16 Responses to “Joy,Peace, Hope… an inspirational post”

Mary Jo Price-Williamson 12 Oct 2008 at 6:55 am 1

Beautiful! I love the whole idea, great song too.
Conniecrafteron 12 Oct 2008 at 7:24 am 2

I love the inspiration that brought along this card, wonderfully put together!
Bev J. (Maxell on SCS)on 12 Oct 2008 at 8:10 am 3

Wonderful card-great use of the stamps. tfs
Michelleon 12 Oct 2008 at 8:17 am 4

What an awesome card! I love how you tied the cross into his birth!! from my few it looks almost inset. Love the stitching!
Jennifer Scullon 12 Oct 2008 at 8:41 am 5

this is just marvelous! so simple, and yet so true! everything about this card is just wonderful!

thank you for the inspiration on this beautiful day God has given us!
Jennifer
Denise ~ Paper Ponderingson 12 Oct 2008 at 10:00 am 6

Wow…it’s beautiful!
Pam Clayon 12 Oct 2008 at 10:53 am 7

Such a lovely card! And no better inspiration!
Bonnie Sharpon 12 Oct 2008 at 11:24 am 8

Wonderful! and Happy Thanksgiving Julia!
Shel9999on 12 Oct 2008 at 12:07 pm 9

So pretty, J! Great idea for the cross placement! Have a great holiday!
DMLon 12 Oct 2008 at 12:45 pm 10

This is simply lovely. I agree about celebrating the origin. Our family tries to steer away from the commercial Christmas that is so often celebrated.
Madonnaon 12 Oct 2008 at 4:04 pm 11

Beautiful card, beautiful message. It’s nice to be reminded of the “why” isn’t it?
chrison 12 Oct 2008 at 5:49 pm 12

How very simple but beautiful. It would be a very meaningful card for many.What a inspired idea.
Barbon 12 Oct 2008 at 6:37 pm 13

One of my favorite songs :)! Love your card!
stampmonkeyon 12 Oct 2008 at 9:25 pm 14

Great card inspired by a wonderful song! I love how you applied it so beautifully to a card.
JoAnn Burnhamon 12 Oct 2008 at 9:59 pm 15

Beautiful card. That is one of my favorite songs also. I love the way you expressed it on the card. Great Job. God Bless.
Jannetteon 12 Oct 2008 at 10:49 pm 16

How perfect - to tie both the beginning and the “end” of the story into one card! (I love the soft colours of the card too!)
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration!