All Things Analyn

I hate slow internet connections. I have been waiting to post these pictures of the cards I just created and my wireless connection is lagging! It's funny because I'm all irritated about it and I glance at the verse I wanted to post for today. John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." Although I may be annoyed with my computer, I thank God for that peace that passes all understanding. Right now my life feels like a disaster. I stress about things I have no control of: work, school, FINANCES, my dogs, and my house. The Bible tells me to be anxious of nothing, all I have to do is pray and ask. With the way the world is today, I'm good, I don't have to stress and loose sleep, it could be worse. With that, the peace fills my heart and I know that I'm blessed. You too can have this peace, all you have to do is ask and receive it. God loves you!

A Muse's second A*Muse*A*Palooza challenge is ribbon so here's my entry. The wild bouquet is the very first A Muse wooden stamp that I've purchased and I still love it! Anyway, check out the ribbon challenge and guess how many yards of ribbon are in the suitcase! Cheers and good luck!

Yesterday was Father's Day and I forgot I had made this card a few months ago. The verse is Matt. 4:18; "He said, Follow me and I will make you fishers of men." At church yesterday there was a skit with a little girl in a princess dress trying to attract the attention of her father. The father was busy on the computer and cell phone. I don't know what the song is but it brought tears to my eyes something about dancing with the princess and needing to practice her dance. Finally the father took notice and danced with the little girl. The skit took the audience through other times of her life: her prom and marriage, both with the fathers dancing with their little (or not so little, anymore) girls. It was really sweet. My father passed away this March but I never really had that "daddy's girl" type of relationship. When I saw that skit it solidified my prayers that my kids will have that type of father I never had. My BF, my wonderful Richie, also shares ...

This card should fit the bill for both card challenges: It's a Guy Thing and the A*Muse*A*Palooza Square Challenge. I used a copic marker to color and match the ribbon. Enjoy!

It's been a while since my last post, gosh it sounds as if I'm in confession. Blogmaster, forgive me for I have sinned against my blog.... It's been a long couple of weeks, busy with stuff and more stuff. A few weeks back I had in my heart to start a card making/scrapbook ministry at my church. Well, on June 6th, we had our launch party. Creative Grace was started and we made Father's day cards. Along with my co-leader, Becca and I got together our goods to host it at Jenny's house. We had a great time, as seen in the photo: Levy, Janet, Allison, and Becca. The girls are showing off their origami shirts for the Father's day cards. It was so much fun I can't wait till the next one!

Today we honor and remember those who were courageous and fearless in times of battle. Those who lost their lives in the name of freedom and liberty. They will always be remembered and not forgotten.... At the rising of the sun and at its going down We remember them. At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter We remember them. At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring We remember them. At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer We remember them. At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn We remember them. At the beginning of the year and when it ends We remember them. As long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us as We remember them. When we are weary and in need of strength We remember them. When we are lost and sick at heart We remember them. When we have joy we crave to share We remember them. When we have decisions that are difficult to make We remember them. When we have achievements that ar...

The top card was inspired by the colors of Glenda's weekly challenge but in my mind I wanted it to turn out much differently. The challenge was to use this picture for an inspiration: I've always want to see Cirque du Soleil, the closest I've come to it was walking by the theater in Vegas. *frowns* One day. My attempt to create a card with flying trapeze and strong men didn't turn out so well. Oh well...maybe I'll tweek it more and it'll work on something else. Since the picture also promoted Mother's day I added a Mother's day card.