Word Art Wednesday

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Anything Goes - #764-765

Welcome back for another FUN challenge with us here at Word Art Wednesday. We're super glad you've chosen to stop by and join us. We have a brief devotional, some great inspiration, another great sponsor and lots of fun waiting for everyone. This challenge blog would be nothing without YOU, the wonderful artists who share your creations with us. If we don't get by each entry to comment, please know that we are truly grateful for you. Let's get right to this awesome new challenge.

Our word art is taken from the Bible verse Proverbs 16:32 which says, "He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city". This is fairly straight-forward in its meaning. We're being reminded that the man (person) who controls their feelings of anger is stronger than a physically mighty man. It takes a lot more character and inner strength to remain calm; knowing that God is always in complete control. The "mighty man" might pop you in the nose to solve a problem. The person of God has an inner peace, a strength and self-control. The verse goes on to say that the person who rules (controls) his spirit is better than the person who "takes a city". Let's say like a certain tyrant we now know as Muhammad who forced his made-up "religion" on people through brute force (and it's still happening today). God's Word reminds us here, and in so many verses, that true strength and inner peace come only through a right relationship with God. His Word also assures that only He is capable of offering this complete peace in our lives. By submitting all of our being to God, we are given the strength, peace and ability to remain calm in times of turmoil, and to handle the situation with grace and clarity. God will give us a "peace that passes all understanding" when we submit to Him. Life can be difficult, but God (Jesus Christ) is the answer to all the struggles this world has to offer. God is bigger than it ALL, and He's got YOU.

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 for each two-week challenge. Any entries over that limit will be deleted and will make you ineligible to win. 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.

Meet Our FABULOUS Crafty Sponsor:

YES, Please! Our wonderful friends over at

Stamp Simply Clear Stamps are sponsoring

this challenge for us. Stamp Simply is an amazing

store that carries GORGEOUS Scripture Stamps,

Sentiment Stamps, lovely Image Stamps, matching

Die-Cuts, Ribbons, Embossing Folders and SO

much more. Be sure to stop by Stamp Simply to

take a look around. There's always loads of FAB

inspiration on the Stamp Simply Blog and IG Page.

One lucky participant, selected by random draw,

will WIN a generous $25 gift card to spend at

Stamp Simply. What an AWESOME prize.

Here's This Week's Lucky WINNER:

Located "across the pond" in the UK, we're always

grateful to have the wonderful Stix2 Anything as

a challenge sponsor. This wonderful on-line

store is best known for its vast variety of quality

adhesives. They also carry a wide range of cool

crafting supplies for all sorts of projects. You'll

be amazed at all they have to offer. We hope you'll

stop by Stix2 Anything to take a look around at all

their fabulous products. One lucky participant,

selected by random draw, has WON a generous

Adhesives Prize Package from our friends at

Stix2Anything. That lucky artist is our friend

Entry #46 - Helen

Here's our Next Happy WINNER:

Our Top 3 Honors Go to Our Friends:

Entry #37 - Bunny Hoyle

Entry #75 - Leslie Turner

Entry #77 - Sandy

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 August Guest Designer and

Former DT Member, Cynthia Olheiser

Using My Church Stamps & Dies

Barb Finnical

Using Sunflower Seasons Stamps

& Coordinating Dies

Pam Duncan Vansant

Wanda Cullen

Using Eucalyptus Silhouettes Stamp

Set from Stamp Simply

Christine Miller

Using Coffee or Tea Bundle,

Spring Pansies, God Will Take

Care of You from Stamp Simply

Inside View

Natalie Houston

Using Sunflower Seasons Stamps

& Coordinating Dies and Vintage Seed Packet

Karen Letchworth

Using Boho Fall Leaves

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Anything Goes - Weeks #762-763

Are you all staying cool and beating the heat this Summer? Temperatures have been climbing here in the Nevada desert, and the air conditioning is running 24/7 at our house. I praise God for air conditioning. Yes, I sure do. Sometimes my mind wonders how people ever survived without it; especially here in Las Vegas. What a blessing to know that I don't have to think about for very long. Thank you, Jesus, for all the wonderful things you give us every day. And how EXCITING to know that God is preparing things for me (for all who call on Him) that "no eye has ever seen, and no ear has ever heard". That's awesome.

Our Bible verse of focus for this challenge is Psalm 71:8 which says, "Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day". You and I both know that when we stub our toe, miss an exit, forget a deadline, or have "one of those days" that it's easy to do or say something naughty. If I'm being completely honest, I've said a bad word or two in my lifetime. That's not cool. It's SO important to always remember that we are representing a holy and righteous God. Our words, actions and heart should always be fixed on Him and on the things that bring honor and glory to His holy name. Over the years as I've matured, I've learned that I truly want to be more like Him. I want to honor Him with all that I do and say. For this reason, I've learned to allow the Holy Spirit to guide me and to control my tongue. It really does matter what comes out of our mouths. As Christians, it's of the utmost importance that ALL our words are good, pure and help to point our lost world to Him. Let's all try our very best today, this week, and moving forward in general to really think about the words we say. Ask God to help you control your tongue (always) and to give you words that will honor Him and give Him glory all the time. He's done SO much for us. This is something we can do for Him.💕

Meet Our FABULOUS Crafty Sponsor:

Located "across the pond" in the UK, we are so

grateful to have the wonderful Stix2 Anything as

our sponsor for this challenge. This wonderful

store is best known for its vast variety of quality

adhesives. They also carry a wide range of cool

crafting supplies for all sorts of projects. You'll

be amazed at all they have to offer. We hope you'll

stop by Stix2 Anything to take a look around at all

their fabulous products. One lucky participant,

selected by random draw, will WIN a generous

Adhesives Prize Package from our friends at

Stix2Anything. Good luck to everyone.

Here's our next Lucky WINNER:

YES, please! The one and only much-loved crafty

favorite.....Miss Ink Stamps sponsored our previous

challenge. This FUN store carries so many amazing

Stamps, Die-Cuts, Stencils, Embellishments, Foiling

Supplies, Papers, Tools and More. You won't want to

miss out on this fun little store, so be sure to stop by

and check out all their fabulous products. There's a

fabulous Miss Ink Stamps Blog where you'll find

loads of amazing inspiration. One lucky person,

selected by random draw, WON a generous $25

Gift Card to spend at Miss Ink Stamps. Be sure

to stop by and check out Miss Ink Stamps to see

what you'd pick for yourself. We really think that

you're going to love what you find there. Our lucky

winner of this FUN prize from Miss Ink Stamps

is our friend, Entry #31 - Esther A.

Here's our Next Happy WINNER:

Our Top 3 Honors Go to Our Friends:

Entry #36 - Sabra G.

Entry #100 - Judy V.

Entry #118 - Karen Mead

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 July Guest Designer, Elizabeth Hart

Barb Finnical

Pam Duncan Vansant

Wanda Cullen

Christine Miller

Natalie Houston

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Anything Goes - Weeks #760-761

It's time for another FUN and FABULOUS challenge here at Word Art Wednesday. We're so glad that you've chosen to stop by and play along with us. We've got another exciting challenge ready for everyone with a brief devotional, some great inspiration, an awesome sponsor/prize and lots of fellowship. If we don't make it by your blog or social media to leave a comment, please know that we still appreciate you and your participation very much. Sometimes our Design Team, for one reason or another, can't get to some of your accounts; but please know that every piece of art you share with us is a much-appreciated gift. You inspire us and bless us with the amazing art you share with us, and we appreciate you SO much.

Our scripture of focus is 2 Chronicles 15:7 and it says, "Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded". This scripture was written during a time in Israel's history when they were collectively returning to God and renewing their faith following a period of spiritual decline. This verse was written as a spiritual encouragement to the Israelite people. They were being reminded that they needed to remain strong, steadfast and courageous and that in doing so, their efforts would be seen, acknowledged and rewarded by God. The Israelites, just like you and I, needed that kind encouragement to strengthen them both physically and spiritually during this very challenging time. We go through challenging times. Granted, it may not be exactly what the Israelites were facing; but our struggles are still just as important to God. When we take this advice and remain strong, God will give us the strength we need to conquer our struggles. Looking to God (the One true God, Jesus) for ALL our needs is always going to be our best defense. This world is difficult and ugly, but God is easy and beautiful. His ways are perfect, His mercies are new every morning, His sacrifice is complete, and His gifts are eternal.

Meet Our FABULOUS Crafty Sponsor:

YES, please! It's the one and only much-loved crafty

favorite.....Miss Ink Stamps sponsoring this challenge

for us. How exciting is that? This FUN store carries

Stamps, Die-Cuts, Stencils, Embellishments, Foiling

Supplies, Papers, Tools and More. You won't want to

miss out on this fun little store, so be sure to stop by

and check out all their fabulous products. There's a

fabulous Miss Ink Stamps Blog where you'll find

loads of amazing inspiration. One lucky person,

selected by random draw, will WIN a generous $25

Gift Card to spend at Miss Ink Stamps. Be sure

to stop by and check out Miss Ink Stamps. We

think you're going to love what you find there.

Here's our Next Happy WINNER:

Our friends over at Pretty Little Studio sponsored our

previous challenge. If you're not yet familiar with this

absolutely darling shop, you won't want to miss out on it.

Pretty Little Studio is a great place to purchase special &

very pretty patterned papers, ephemera packages, tags,

banners, flair and all sorts of great little paper products.

One lucky participant, selected by random draw, has

WON a $50 gift card from Pretty Little Studio. Be

sure to stop by & check out their DARLING products.

Thank you, Pretty Little Studio. The very blessed

winner of this fabulous prize is none other than our

friend #12 - Deb Horst

Our Top 3 Honors Go to Our Friends:

Entry #34 - Vikki Hein

Entry #46 - Adry

Entry #110 - Carrie S.

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 July Guest Designer, Elizabeth Hart

Barb Finnical

Using Miss Ink Stamps Hi Swirl Frame Die

Pam Duncan Vansant

Wanda Cullen

Christine Miller

Inside View with Scripture:

Natalie Houston

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Anything Goes Weeks #758-759

Here we are nearing the end of June already. It's hard to believe that we're more than halfway through this "new" year. Oh, my heart....Christmas will be sneaking up on us before we know it. I'm trying to live in the moment, but I can't help but think of the busy months ahead. As we prepare for this FUN new challenge here at Word Art Wednesday, my heart is filled with praise for all the blessings and ways God continues to provide for us and taken care of this little challenge blog of ours. We couldn't do it without each and every one of YOU, so thanks for being here. Oh, by the way.....wait until you see the awesome prize our wonderful Sponsor is offering for this challenge. WOO HOO!!

Our scripture for this piece of word art is Hebrews 6:10 and it says, "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have shewed toward His name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister". If you are faithfully serving the Lord, Jesus Christ in ANY capacity, please know that I PRAISE GOD FOR YOU. Your faithful service matters to me, it matters to the people you reach, and it matters to God. Sometimes it seems to become a "thankless" job. There are times when you might spend countless hours preparing for VBS, a Sunday School lesson, etc. that goes completely unnoticed by others. But you know what.....God sees you. He knows all you've done, and He knows how your actions will impact others. Nothing you do for the LORD goes unnoticed. When we're doing things for the Lord, we honestly should be caught up in worrying about who notices or who gives us credit for it. That's not really what matters. Even if your ministry and service is praying, your service (whatever it is) from full-time service to occasional service is important. You're doing something that only you can do. If it ever appears to go unappreciated, please know that God appreciates it. I appreciate it and most importantly, those you impact will appreciate it. Remember to thank those who serve and those who bless you. Remember also that YOUR service is appreciated as well. Each person has special gifts that only they can use to give pieces of our Savior to others. Don't ever underestimate the impact of your service to the Lord. You're an important piece of God's awesome plan.