Word Art Wednesday

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Anything Goes - Weeks #675-676

Here we are nearing the end of November with Christmas just around the corner. This year seems to have flown by us quickly. We're so grateful for each of you and all the amazing cards you've shared with us again this year. We enjoy seeing your art and we appreciate you more than you'll ever know. I thank God for each and every one of you, and I pray for you. I ask God to bless you, to guide you, to draw close to you and to be your Lord and Savior. That's the real focus here at Word Art Wednesday - sharing Jesus and growing our relationships with Him as we share the cards/art He allows us to create.

The lovely word art scripture for this challenge is 1 Corinthians 15:57 and it says, "But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ". This verse is reminding us that we need to always remember to be thankful to God. Life can be difficult sometimes and the world/the enemy will attempt to throw hurdles in front of us causing us to stumble. Here we're reminded that God has given us the victory over this world through His perfect gift - Jesus Christ. Being a Christian doesn't mean that we'll avoid all of life's difficulties; but it does give us the ultimate victory, the hope and the promise of eternal security and a forever place with Him in Heaven. As Thanksgiving approaches, we're all reminded that we need to be thankful. However, let's each try our very best to THANK God every day for all that He's done for us. Life will definitely have its ups and downs; but PRAISE GOD and THANK GOD for the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

As always, you are welcome to save the word art to your computer; but you are never required to use it in order to play along or to win in our challenges. We welcome you to share all of your art with us; remembering that Anything Goes as long as it's family friendly. This includes any type of altered or digital art (not just limited to cards). You may link up to five (5) projects each week for a total of ten (10) entries per two-week challenge. The more you enter, the more you increase your odds of winning. It is our desire that God's Word will be a blessing and an encouragement to you as we share it. If you have any questions about the rules, be sure to read the complete list of rules found under our Page tab marked "Challenge Rules". Because our ultimate goal is to honor God, we have no other choice but to delete any entries that do not adhere to our guidelines. Please know that this doesn't mean we are judging anyone. We're not. We are simply attempting to honor God and follow His rules. Please let us know if you have any questions about anything; and thank you for your understanding and participation.

Here's Our AWESOME Sponsor:

Our FUN and FURRY Sponsor for this new

challenge is everyone's friend, Newton, and

all of his wonderful "staff" at Newton's Nook.

This fantastically and whimsically wonderful

store is filled with the sweetest stamps, dies,

shaker dies, paper pads, stencils, as well as

a fun Inky Paws Challenge, and lots of great

inspiration on the Newton's Nook Blog.

Be sure to stop by and tell Newton THANKS.

NOW...Here's Another LUCKY WINNER:

Stamp Simply sponsored our previous challenge.

This awesome store is filled with the most gorgeous

stamps, dies, stencils, embossing folders, flowers,

ribbons and SO much more. Stamp Simply carries

the sweetest sentiments, scripture stamps, images

for all occasions, and all you could imagine or

desire in the way of beautiful stamps and dies

to help you create the most amazing cards & art.

One lucky person, by random draw, has WON a

generous $25 credit to spend at Stamp Simply.

Be sure to visit the Stamp Simply Blog to get

inspiration, and by Stamp Simply for some great

shopping. The random winner of this FAB prize

is Lucky Etnry - #114 Barb F.

Our Top 3 Honors Go to Our Friends:

Entry #12 - Becca S.

Entry #119 - Leona B.

Entry #155 - Karen

Please email Karen if you'd like a

Top 3 or Winner's Badge for your blog.

All winners must also email Karen to

claim prize (per the Rules Page). Thanks!

May God bless all our AWESOME sponsors.

We appreciate them all SO very much. We

pray for them, and for God's hand of blessing

upon their businesses. We're SO grateful.

Here's Some Inspiration to get You Started:

Our November Guest Designer, Dottie Seubert

Wanda Cullen

Cynthia Olheiser

Christine Miller

Natalie Houston

Using Christmas Coffees Stamp Set,

Christmas Coffees Dies and Christmas Basics

Paper Pad from Newton's Nook

Karen Letchworth

No Card for This Challenge

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Anything Goes - Weeks #673-674

Welcome back to Word Art Wednesday! We're always so grateful to have you join us for our challenges. We enjoy your art so much; and even if we don't get to your blog every week to leave a comment, please know that we appreciate you very much. This wouldn't be a challenge blog without YOU. Please know that you matter to us, and more importantly, you matter to God. Thank you for sharing your God-given talents with us. We praise God for you, and I really do pray for you. Oh, and here's some more good news.....our Sponsor Calendar for 2025 is full. As long as God continues to guide, to bless and to provide, this challenge blog will continue. PRAISE GOD! And now, let's jump right into this awesome challenge.

Our Bible verse of focus for this challenge is Micah 7:8 and it says, "Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me". Let me tell you a story relating to this verse. I have an extended family member, a nephew, who is like a son to me. If you remember back about ten years ago, I shared with you all the story of my dear friend and sister-in-law who died of brain cancer. For some strange reason, she once said to me that one of her (four) children was "my other son". I never quite knew why she said that. Well, that nephew (now 19) not only lost his dear Mama at the age of 9, but he was also discarded by his father. To this day, his own father has cast him away, turned his back on him, and wishes the worst for him. It's tragic. However, God got ahold of this young man and changed his life; making him a "new creature". So, when I read these words, "Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me".....it really hit home. You see, even when our "enemies" (those who wish us the worst and oppose us) desire for us to fail and be miserable, PRAISE GOD, He tells us that He will be our light when we sit in darkness. My nephew doesn't have to sit in darkness. He doesn't have to be sad or live a bitter and miserable life. Neither do you, and neither do I. When we choose to give our life to the Lord, He promises to always be that light in the darkness. God, unlike the world and its people, will NEVER leave us or forsake us, and He will bless us, show us a better way, and even "be a father to the fatherless". My sweet nephew has been through a lot in his young life. Many of you have gone through a lot as well. But PRAISE GOD that He will always be there to pick up our broken pieces and make something beautiful out of it all. He wants to be the light in your darkest days, and it's our sincere hope and prayer that you will call on Him and allow Him to be that light for you.

Check out our AWESOME sponsor for this challenge:

Stamp Simply is our WONDERFUL sponsor for

this challenge. This awesome store is filled with

gorgeous stamps, dies, stencils, embossing folders,

ribbons and SO much more. They carry all the

sweetest sentiments, scripture stamps, images for

every occasion, and everything you could ever

desire in the way of beautiful stamps and things

to help you create the most amazing cards and art.

One lucky person, by random draw, will WIN a

generous $25 credit to spend at Stamp Simply.

Be sure to visit the Stamp Simply Blog to get

inspiration, and by Stamp Simply for great shopping.

Here's Our Next LUCKY WINNER:

The one and only UNIKO was our last

challenge sponsor. How cool is that?

Uniko carries the most amazing stamps,

dies, stencils, inks and SO many awesome

stamping, card-making and crafting items

to help you create the most wonderful and

exciting cards and projects. Their stylish

options and inspiration will help you find

your creative side. One lucky person has

WON one Stamp, Die, Stencil (item) of

their choice from our friends at Uniko.

Be sure to stop by this awesome store to

look around and to thank them for this.

We're blessed to have them with us. The

lucky winner of this fun and fabulous prize

is Entry #162 - Becca Yarling

Our Top 3 Honors Go to Our Friends:

Entry #27 - Karen C.

Entry #58 - Makira

Entry #108 - Birgit Norton

Please email Karen if you'd like a

Top 3 or Winner's Badge for your blog.

All winners must also email Karen to

claim prize (per the Rules Page). Thanks!

May God bless all our AWESOME sponsors.

We appreciate them all SO very much. We

pray for them, and for God's hand of blessing

upon their businesses. We're SO grateful.

Here's Some Inspiration to get You Started:

Our November Guest Designer, Dottie Seubert

Our New DT Member, Wanda Cullen

Cynthia Olheiser

And a second card from Cynthia using the

My Church Stamp & Die-Cut Set from

our Sponsor, Stamp Simply

Christine Miller

Using the Welcome Baby Stamp Set

and Welcome Baby Dies from Stamp Simply

Natalie Houston

Using Seasonal Wreath Fall/Winter

Karen Letchworth

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Anything Goes - #671-672

Welcome to Word Art Wednesday. We're so glad you're here to join us for another fun-filled challenge. We have a brief devotional to encourage you spiritually in the Lord Jesus this week. We also have an awesome prize from our wonderful sponsor, Uniko. We're so blessed to have the amazing sponsors we do. God has blessed this challenge blog in so many ways. The biggest part of this whole challenge is YOU. Each of you who shares your art in our challenges are the ones who make all this possible. We think of you all as "winners". Thank you for playing along with us and for sharing your God-given talents with us. We sure do appreciate you.

The scripture we're looking at is Psalm 113:3 and it says, "From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the Lord's name is to be praised". This is very straight forward and literal. This verse is telling us that ALL DAY LONG - from the time the sun rises until the time it sets again, God's name is to be praised all the time. There's no time that isn't a good time to PRAISE GOD! We should just keep praising Him all day every day. Truth be told, we see God do amazing things all day long as He watches over us, speaks to us, guides and protects us, and shows us the way. The more that we continue to praise God's name throughout the day, the more He is given even a hint of the praise He deserves for all He has done for us. I try my best to just keep praising Him all day long for the mercies I see around me during my day. I make so many mistakes. Praise God that He's always there for me. He shows me a better path, gives me wiser options, and speaks to my heart when I'm open to hear and apt to learn. Praise God for how He speaks to His children. Remember ti praise the name of the LORD every day - all day. Not only is He worthy of all praise, but it will also make you feel good as you find yourself giving God the praise He deserves and bringing honor to His precious name.