Challenge #200 - LET'S CELEBRATE!!!

It's our 200th Challenge, and that means LOTS of great prizes for you!  But let me say this.....we REALLY want to see us reach 200 entries (at least) since this is our 200th Challenge.  We encourage you to link up the full FIVE (5) entries this week that you're each allowed, and that will increase your odds of winning one of the 15  AWESOME PRIZES that our generous sponsors are offering this week.  We're SO glad you've joined us, and we're ready to get started with the BIG celebration.

Our word art/scripture for this week is Psalm 20:7 and it reads "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God."  During this time, David fought against enemies to the north (Syrians and others) whose cities would be very arrogant and boastful about their armies.  They would weigh the strength of their city against the numbers in their military might.  If a city had hundreds of soldiers willing to fight for their honor, or if they had golden chariots with many mighty horses; they were considered a threat to all, including David.  But in this verse, David reminds us that his strength (just like ours) doesn't rely on military strength, chariots or horses.  He knew that his true strength comes from the LORD (God in the Old Testament, Jesus Christ in the New Testament); and that by having God on his side, he had nothing to fear.  Today, all around the world, countries are looking to nuclear bombs, heavy military support, and all sorts of reinforcements to defend them.  What many have forgotten is that our military troops, fire power, and the best of plans cannot save us from what is to come.  The ONLY defense that truly matters is the LORD our God, and our relationship with Him.  It doesn't matter if it's a small battle you're facing, or a huge battle (such as war, etc.).  Our only hope is in the LORD, and we need to pray diligently that America will turn its face back to the Lord Jesus Christ. He is our only hope.  But also remember this....even if our country doesn't turn to Him, WE MUST!  God is our strength and our refuge (a safe place during difficult times), and as long as we keep our lives fixed on Him, we WILL be protected in the end.  God is our only hope.  Please, dear friends, don't ever lose sight of what is truly important - Jesus Christ and what He has done for us by paying the price for our sins on the cross; providing a way for us to get to Heaven.  The world WILL come to an end some day.  Don't place your trust in anything else.  JESUS is the answer!

As always, you are welcome to save this week's free scripture/word art file to your computer, but are not required to use it in order to play along in our challenges.   We welcome you share your art with us; remembering that Anything Goes as long as it's family-friendly, and uses an encouraging or uplifting sentiment. This includes any type of altered or digital art (not just limited to cards).  You may link up to five (5) projects each week. 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 encouragement to you each week. If you have any questions about the rules, be sure to read the complete list of rules under our page tab for "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.  Let us know if you have any questions, and thanks for your understanding and participation!

Here's this week's scripture/word art file.

We hope it will be a blessing to you.

Here are this week's REGULAR sponsors:

Prairie Point Junction/Wool Felt Central

is an AMAZING shop for various

materials, and most especially....WOOL FELT!

Karen has used some of their lovely wool

felt on her sample for this week.

One lucky person will win a

$15 Gift Certificate to enjoy!

AND

The Cutting Cafe is our FUN digital

sponsor this week.  They offer cutting files

and wonderful digital images.  One lucky

person will win some of their DARLING

files to enjoy for themselves!

BUT......THAT'S NOT ALL!!  Let's CELEBRATE!

CHECK OUT THIS EXCITING SURPRISE........

Since it's our 200th Challenge, and we're having

a BIG Celebration, we have LOTS of extra

prizes from these generous sponsors:

Simon Says Stamp is offering one VERY lucky

person a generous $25 Gift Certificate to

their AMAZING on-line store.  (Have you been

paying attention to our "subtle hints" about this

FABULOUS shop in reference to our 2016 challenges?)

Top Dog Dies is giving one person

their lovely Party Drinks die-cut ($16 value)

V's Sweet Ideas is offering one lucky person

their cute Robot Birthday stamp set.

The Kraft Outlet is offering to TWO PEOPLE

one bundle each of their sweet and lovely

Dove Grey Seam Binding - it's SO pretty!

CropStop is offering one lucky winner

their awesome My Favorite Things

Burlap Background Stamp!

Loves Rubber Stamps is offering one very
lucky person a $10 Gift Certificate to their
amazing shop for some great new stamps!

The super sweet Iralamija Shop is offering
a very lucky crafter their choice of any one
collage sheet to enjoy in their crafting.

DL. ART is a sweet shop filled with luscious
crinkle ribbon and twine.  One lucky person
will win a $10 Gift Certificate to this fun store!

Bossy Joscie is a SUPER FUN shop with stamps
and sweet flair.  One lucky person gets a
$20 Gift Certificate to spend at Bossy Joscie.

Really Reasonable Ribbon is the best place to
find ribbons, laces, trims, flowers and more.

One lucky person gets to enjoy a $10 Gift

Certificate to Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Scrappy Moms Stamp Store is such a fun
stamp shop.  They are offering one lucky
winner a brand new stamp set!

Ginny Maxam is offering this lovely collection
of 6x6 papers, envelopes and a die-cut.
THAT'S A TOTAL OF 15 PRIZES!
Now THAT'S a CELEBRATION!

AND NOW......Last Week's WINNERS!

Our sweet friend, Gloria Shirr, Consultant for
Close To My Heart, is sending this stamp set

To Lucky Entry #181 - Autumn (Sew Paper Paint)

AND

Lucky Entry #169 - Christina Hor 
has won three images of her choice
from the FUN Eureka Stamps.

WINNERS:  Please email Karen THIS WEEK

to claim your prize!  Thanks.

May God bless all our amazing sponsors.

We appreciate them all SO very much!

Here's Some Inspiration to Get You Started

Our September Guest Designer, Diane Noble

Carole Robb Bisson

Using Feather Die-Cut from

Sponsor, Simon Says Stamp

Heather Dennis

Using Dies and Stamps from

Sponsor, Simon Says Stamp

Ginny Maxam

Natalie Houston

Charity Chamberlain

JoAnn Atterbury

Karen Letchworth

Using Wool Felt From Sponsor,

Prairie Point Junction/Wool Felt Central

 

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