T Stands for Time to Look up

 ​¹ I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

² My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. Psalms 121:1-2

Good afternoon, readers!  It is a beautiful sunny cold day here; too cold to go out walking.  It is all the way up to 28 degrees Fahrenheit.  Great day for cleaning & crafting.  I have been throwing out a few things, trying to purge my craft room.  You crafters know how that is going.  Not!  Anyway, on the way to purging a drawer broke the track it was on, fell out and broke again.  Hubby was able to fix pretty quickly.  I was impressed.  But that slowed me down.  All the throwing out began when I was looking for the stamp of a Bible verse I wanted for my journal page. Any cleaning here always begins with me looking for something!  As you can see, I found the stamp.  I thought it was an Our Daily Bread stamp, but it turned out to be a Verve stamp. Do either of those companies exist anymore?  Have you noticed how many of our crafting companies are closing?  Maybe because we all have it all! LOL

Here is my journal entry for Erica's (aka BioGirl) What's Up Art Journal Journey Challenge for January.  I found these photos from 1971 of Canada mountains and decided to put them on here and pair with the Bible verse.   The pages were done with a watercolor wash and then spattered with Fun Stampers Journey silks. (Another company that is no longer in business) OH, and the stamped Look Up is stamped with Close to my Heart alpha stamps!  (no longer in business).  I used a ACOT Sketch.

I also am joining Bleubeard & Elizabeth over at Altered Book Lover, so here is my ticket:

Sorry it is blury.  This was an event we went to when I was still in my sling after shoulder surgery last April.

  I took out time to do the journal entry and post here but really want to get back to another book I am reading.  I am reading while I can, because it seems like I get too busy to read later in the year.

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy T Day.

T Stands for Time for a New Year

 ¹⁷ Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17

It is already the 12th of January 2026, and this is my first post of the year!

A belated Happy New Year to all my readers! 

I have been doing more reading since the new year rather than crafting.  I finished three books and am on my 4th.  Just seems like I am in a reading mood! The first book I read was by a friend of mine.  My Story: The Life of Donald Bland, by Donald Bland.  She put it together from his telling her his story.  What makes it so interesting to me is that it takes place in Kansas and relates his story as part of the Orphan Train movement from 1854-1929, part of our history.  I read this in two sittings as I couldn't put it down. The next book I read was Designed with Love (The Hope of Cheyenne #2) by Tracie Peterson.  I am now reading the next book in that series.

But the book I absolutely could not put down was The Lost Carousel of Province, by Juliet Blackwell.  This was about a photographer who travels from California to France to photograph carousels current day but gets caught up in the history and restoring of one. But the funny part is I checked this book out by mistake. (I check books out from the library on my Libby app) I was thinking I was getting a book by another author by the last name, Blackstock.  I am so glad I made the error, because there are several more books all taking place in Paris, apparently, by the sound of the titles.  So, mistakenly, I found a new author!

I will share one card that I did make for our grandson's birthday.  I used an image from Lili of the Valley, a company in the UK.  I have collected a lot of their stamps but forget to use them.  I think they are so cute.

The sentiment stamps are from CC Designs.  I used an older SU! embossing folder, and a My Favorite Things Wonky Rectangle die.  I colored the image with Copics.

And lastly here is my ticket (from the archives) to the TSFT party over at Altered Book Lover, hosted by Bleubeard & Elizabeth.  Elizabeth has been showing her photos of mugs at Spice Merchant.  Here is the one I bought there last year for my self as a Valentine gift.  It is still my favorite.  I might go there again this year and get another pretty one. 

Thank you for stopping by!  Happy T Day to the T Gang.  See you next time.

Merry Christmas!

 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

It is almost that time!  Our tree is trimmed, our greenery hung, and cookies and bread baked, candy mix mixed!  The manger scene is out.  Family arriving soon, in groups.  Christmas Eve service, then a run to the airport and at least some of us will be together for Christmas.    

I thought I would post to my blog to wish all my followers a very Merry Christmas full of Hope, peace, joy and love.

Here are some last-minute Christmas cards I made with Sande Woodson's digitals and assorted gifted die cut sentiments.  I embossed the 110lb Recollections bases with a star embossing folder and layered the image panels on gold before adhering to the base.

Sande Woodson aka Sande's Poema designs and generously gives these beautiful digitals away for free.  You just must subscribe to her newsletter, here.  

I think this is my favorite:

52 cards have been made and sent or hand delivered.  I still have some to do. In years past I have given out as many as 70, but our list is sadly diminishing.  Some friends and family have passed even in 2025. 

Above is my ticket to the tea party over at Altered Book Lover hosted graciously by Bleubeard and Elizabeth.  Go on over and join TSFT.

Thank you for stopping by and again, Merry Christmas!

T Stands for December

 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

Hello December!  Can you believe we are into the last month of the year?  I can't!  I suddenly realize I have only 30 some Christmas cards made of the over 60 I need!  At least I got my international cards mailed Saturday.  So, I am planning this blog on the fly as today got away from me.  I didn’t get this done!  

So, I am back today, to post my layout for Art Journal Journey, and also for the 3 in a Row & Number Mix Challenges on A Cherry on Top. The "other" Sharon has posted out theme this month at AJJ as Winter Theme.  I am documenting our first snow on December 1st on this 12x12 scrap page.  I used two different snowflake punches.  I used Stamperia Blue Winter paper and Stories Simple Fresh Snow ephemera.  Thank you, Sharon, for the perfect theme!

I don’t know if I can link to TSFT or not but will try.  Do you see my ticket on my scrap page?

Have a great week!  Thanks for stopping by.  See you next time.

T Stands for Time to Be Thankful!

 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving,

and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Psalms 95:2

It is time to be Thankful as we are celebrating Thanksgiving in the USA this week!  We should always be thankful for all things according to the Bible in Thessalonians .  “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”  1 Thessalonians 5:18   Thanksgiving time reminds us to do that.

Today in honor of Thanksgiving I have some photos from my walks and an art journal spread, and of course an entry for our TSFT party over at Altered Book Lover. 

I am very thankful we finally got some color in our trees before our wind blew off all the leaves!

Next is my Art Journal spread for the Art Journal Journey challenge for November: A Moment in Time

I used this week’s Art journal sketch at ACOT sketch . I am submitting for the turkey Trot Challenge to Button up Your Overcoat on ACOT, to use buttons.  Finally using some button stash.  I also used some old stickers from my stash, from PhotoPlay, I think.  The stamped image is SU!  I am still journaling in an old K & Co. Smash Book.

I hoped you noticed my ticket to TSFT!

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Thanksgiving, whenever you celebrate!

T Stands for Trail Walking

  ​¹ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

² A time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
³ A time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to break down, and a time to build up;
⁴ A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
⁵ A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; 
⁶ A time to get, and a time to lose;
a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
⁷ A time to rend, and a time to sew;
a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
⁸ A time to love, and a time to hate;
a time of war, and a time of peace.
⁹ What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth? Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Our son is here for his yearly visit, and we have been walking the trail; the Red Bud Trail, mainly.  Monday, we started in Andover and walked it to the end as far as they have it done.  We were surprised that the bridge across hwy 400/54 was finished.  We were able to actually walk across it.  I tried to get a selfie on the bridge.  You can tell it was very windy!  I intended doing this post yesterday, but after a 10 miles round trip walk, I wasn't doing much of anything last night!  LOL

I have included some photos of our walk:

We walked from the Andover Rec Center so, not the whole 6 miles, because its starts the mileage before that point.  We walked 5 miles to here.  The bridge is up ahead, yet.

A nice rest spot maybe half way.  And I rested! 

Someone did some art by the bench and we felt loved.

We made it to the Bridge and it was done and open!  A nice surprise!

Our son.

Me on the bridge over the highway.

It was a gorgeous day on the trail with quality time with our son.

Here is a card I made in the morning before we left.

It is a tri fold and opens up going down.  I made it for a challenge on Splitcoaststampers using scraps.

I still have scraps from this kit from years ago.  Someday, I may get all the pieces used.

Now for my ticket to the TSFT party over at Altered Book Lover:  Photos of decorations from our Spring Bible study kick off brunch last April.

I took the photos the day before when we decorated, so no food yet. 

I had made the little favors by the plates.

The book we used this year to study all the remarkable women in the Bible.

I actually didn't get to go as the day of the brunch, I had my shoulder replacement surgery, April first.  And that is not April fools joke!! LOL

As you can see, I am doing great now.  Thank you for stopping by!  Please let me know you were here.

I appreciate you all.

Tuesday Stands for Too Busy!

  ​¹ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

² A time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
³ A time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to break down, and a time to build up;
⁴ A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
⁵ A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
⁶ A time to get, and a time to lose;
a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
⁷ A time to rend, and a time to sew;
a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
⁸ A time to love, and a time to hate;
a time of war, and a time of peace.
⁹ What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth? Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Yes, too busy to post, but doing it anyway!  I wanted to do the Art Journal Journey November challenge.   Wendy’s challenge is A Moment in Time.  Mia generously offered photos for this challenge for free on her blog.  Thank you, Mia!  I remembered these time quote stamps from My Favorite Things.  I am doing this challenge for two other challenges:  sketch challenge on ACOT and the Alpha challenge for letter Q on SplitcoastStampers.  I included a stamped image of a lady writing a letter with a quill.  I thought it worked well with Mia’s photo.

I used stamps from 3 different sets, Stamp'n Up! "Vintage Postcard", Stampin' Up! "Sense of Time", and the My Favorite Things "Clearly Sentimental about time".  I used a coffee filter for the element in the sketch, I followed.  I added postage stamps just because I thought it worked with the whole theme, of the photo.

I am doing zoom with friends while doing my blog, although this is photo is from another time, but it is my ticket for the party at Elizabeth & Bleubeard's at Altered Book Lover for TSFT.

Happy T Day to the T gang.  

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great week.  See you next time.