Jan 05 2009
In the Valley
I love this sentiment… It’s so true! It’s only from the valley that the mountains seem high. No matter who we are there are times that we spend in the valley. From the highs of joy to the lows of struggle or sadness. I’ve been reminded lately while doing a Bible study (Stepping Up by Beth Moore) that without the valleys, we don’t have as much appreciation for the mountains or high points of our experience. As I start this new year, I’m committed to stepping up on my journey and appreciating the blessings along the path. No matter where you are in your journey, take time to look up.
From the Valley
Quick Tip: Tear the top layer off the cardboard to reveal the corrogated inside to add texture to your design.
Have a beautiful day!
Supply List:
Stamps: Mountains (Scene-it Line) by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Black Memento by Tsukineko, Vintage Photo and Antique Linen Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Kraft and Natural Smooth by Prism, Thomas Kinkade Masculine series paper pack by Cornish Heritage Farms
Other: die by Spellbinders, brad by American Crafts, sewing machine, corrogated cardboard shape by Prima, markers by Copic
So beautiful and so true!! Gorgeous card and thanks so much for sharing your inspirations with all of us.
What a beautiful sentiment and card.
Wonderful card and reminder Julia! TFS
Beautiful card Julia. I’ve been in that valley lately and needed just a little reminding that the mountains really aren’t that high after all.
We did that bible study too! It’s a good one! I love anything by Beth Moore! She is so challenging! Great card too!
Oh I love this very pretty, that is a great quote!
Beautiful card and that sentiment is awesome.
Beautiful card and great sentiment. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your great inspiration. We all need that at times and it is very fitting to start the new year with this in mind. Donna
Love your card and sentiment. This reminds me of an older Billy Graham devotional that has stayed with me all these years-since 1986. Part of the forward reads “we were not made for mountaintop experiences alone. We are made for the valley of life. God will sometimes allow us a view from the hills, but only so that we might be refreshed enough to return to the valley-where the action is-that we might be of service to Him. Mountaintops are for views and inspiration, but fruit is grown in the valleys”.
Lovely thought, Julia. Thank you.