Stampin' Sisters in Christ #141

Hi there!! It's time for this week's Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge! I am this week's hostess.

Scripture:

"The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?" Psalm 118:6

When I was a little girl, my Mama enrolled me in swimming lessons. I was terrified. By terrified, I mean screaming at the top of my lungs. At the end of the class, everyone had to jump off of the diving board. I never did it. Why? Fear. That's why. Today I'm an adult, and I'm still afraid of deep water among many other things. I'm afraid of heights, snakes, the dark, needles ( I won't look!), and oddly enough...fish (they creep me out). That's not all, either. Fear has kept me from doing a lot of fun things, like riding roller coasters with my family last year when we went to DollyWood. 

What are you afraid of? What's holding you back? What would you do if you weren't AFRAID? There are many things I'd do if I weren't so afraid of them! Maybe you want to try something new, but you fear failure. Fear could even be holding us back from things in our spiritual lives and serving God. Whether it's telling others about the love of Christ, praying with a friend, or even using talents to glorify Him...whatever you do, do it without fear and for Him! I know that I would play the piano more if I weren't so afraid of making mistakes! Whatever is holding you back today, put your trust in God, and KNOW that He is by your side no matter what! This is such a comforting verse to know that man or anything else cannot harm us as long as we have Him on our side! 

Challenge:

Do something on your card that you're "afraid" of! For example, CAS style, stitching, a vintage look, etc. Just do something you wouldn't normally do!

I'm definitely afraid of a clean and simple style! I try it every now and then, but it's never been something that I'm comfortable with. I decided to conquer my fear of CAS today! 

I embossed the Kraft card base with the Polka Dots embossing folder. I added a piece of patterned paper from the October Afternoon Farmhouse collection and rounded the bottom corners. I stamped the sentiment from Vertical Greetings by MFT Stamps in Memento Tuxedo Black and cut it out with the coordinating Dienamic. I adhered it with foam tape and added a ribbon to finish it off. I also noticed that I have a little patriotic color scheme going on...perfect for Memorial Day weekend. :)


Challenge I Used:
Fab n Funky Challenge #122 - A New Beginning (my patterned paper is new)
Charisma Cardz Challenges #20 - no flowers allowed
52 Card Pick-Up
Craft Your Days Away #46 - Red, White, and Blue (I have cream, but there is white in my ribbon).

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a blessed Sunday! Be sure you check out what these other ladies have to share with you today! 

Diane	Helen	Jerusha	Kris	Linda	Marilynn
Michelle	Miesje	Peggysue	Sandie	Traci

Supplies:

Cardstock: Kraft, Vintage Cream (PTI)

Patterned Paper: October Afternoon Farmhouse

Stamps: Vertical Greetings by MFT Stamps

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellishments: ribbon, foam tape

Tools: Polka Dots embossing folder, We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper, MFT Vertical Greetings Dienamic