Tuesday, January 31, 2012

A Creation....Creation

Well, did I stump you with my title?
I'll explain:
I'm in a group on SCS called the "Crafters of Faith". We will be having monthly challenges the last day of each month. This is our first one! Yay! 
Kelly, our fearless leader (hi Kel), challenged us to make a card showing what Creation (you know, our Lord's handy work? ain't it wonderful?!) meant to us.
She said:
"So for the first challenge this month, I was compelled to draw from the book of Genesis since this is beginning of the group's "creation" and to include the colors yellow (sun), blue (ocean), green (foliage, grass) and/or Brown (land), and anything from the sun, moon and stars to animals, trees, birds, flowers, Adam and Eve :), etc"
So, here's what I came up with:
I cut a few circles with my nesties and Cricut. The center white circle I sponged with bashful blue, delightful daffodil, old olive and chocolate chip inks. Then I stamped the tree from the Thoughts and Prayers set and added green leave and red berries.
Creation means so many things to me. I just couldn't get away from the colors you see when you step outside and the fact that a mighty tree grows from a tiny seed. That is amazing. The things around us are so beautiful and our Lord made them all!
Thank you Kelly for such a meaningful challenge. I loved creating my Creation card :~)
Please be sure and visit all the other Crafters of Faith. You can find links to their blogs in my left sidebar. They are all such wonderful ladies. I feel blessed to be a part of this great bunch. HUGS to my "Faithful" girls! ;)

Have a great day!
Until next time...
Blessings...

Melina

14 comments:

:: BlueInks :: said...

Melina, your card turned out great!

I so love how you sponged the colors in the circle. It looks awesome!

You rocked the challenge of your inspirational new group.

craftieodmae said...

this is so pretty!!!

The Other Patti Sue said...

Love your title... great play on words! Your card is simply beautiful!

Jacquel said...

Very cute Melina! I really like your main image & how it's shaded...gorgeous card. You did an excellent job with the challenge!!

Liz Williams said...

Wow, Melina, these colors are so beautifully sponged and Love the circle as the center focus of your card. Like the earth floating around in the universe and encircled by the light of God. Awesome!

Carol said...

So pretty! I love the tree in the circle, the shading and the blingage! A wonderful "creation". ~Blessings~

Barb said...

This is so pretty--I love the images and the colors are stunning!

Ana Carolina Little said...

Melina, another beautiful background. I told Patti I need to learn how to make those. Love that tree. I have it didn't think of it, I'm glad you used it GREAT!!! Love how you colour the leaves and added red berries, perfect details.

MiamiKel said...

Oh Melina, I just love you!! You are such a faithful sister in Christ and always such a breath of fresh air! Your constant smile, your cheerfulness and hugs - thank you for being you! And your card! GAH! I see a CASE coming on! I love this! Such elegance in it's simplicity - yet the tree and shades of colors are just SPOT ON! And the title is pretty cute, lol - what a happy post, I'm smiling!! Blessings sweet friend! x0x0

Athina said...

Wow! I am amazed by your groups work. I especially love your card. How wonderful!

Payne Holler Cards said...

heeheeeheee yep! i DO love your post title (-:
this card is so adorable - your choice of colors is wonderful...love the tree and what it symbolizes...beautiful post !!

Apostolic Cynthia said...

Wow it looks so simple and elegant.
I love the sun!!!!! is so artistic bright.

~Paola~ said...

this is an absolutly STUNNING rendition of one of my favorite SU sets....you did a fabulous job w/sponging an dthe whole layout is TDF!! LOVE IT! ♥

Lela said...

So pretty and peaceful! Great way to highlight creation