Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Pictorial Tuesday and a Free Gift 9 25


Fall has arrived but the temperatures are still in the upper 80's and low 90's. We had Fall weather at the end of August and now last week and this, it is like mid Summer weather. I'll take it, but really prefer the crisper mid 80's and 70's for Fall. It's really just too hot to get into anything outside. We did manage to get the above ground pool taken down, and it will be thrown away. It's just the vinyl one that is 4 ft deep by 15ft, I think. We've had one for several years, and they're nice, but just too expensive to have the water hauled plus too much work for we older folks.

I made this Fall digital kit that I'm sharing as a free kit (minus the baby picture). It will have the elements, and you can insert a picture in the frame or just put some word quotes, etc. Hope you enjoy. The shadow of the boy with the string to the balloon is actually taken from a photo that I took of kids playing with balloons at a graduation party and the picture turned out really dark, but I was able to extract the kid's shadows from it to use in my digital scrapping.

You can download the Fall Kit HERE
I look forward to what everyone is sharing this week.

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Sharing a Tip:
When I picked the wrapping paper for the grand-daughter's birthday present, I wanted ribbon to match. The Dollar Tree had some that were curly, but I decided if I bought the same or matching paper that I wrapped the presents in, I could make my own. I used my paper shredder and put some pieces through, and then with my scissors I ran the edge gently along to curl the pieces of paper. Then I gathered them to put on the presents. I have, in the past, also shredded wrapping paper to top off a present that is in a gift bag.


I shared the tip for the bag toppers at my other site, but am sharing it here also:


I saw on The Spotted Canary television show this nifty way to present a gift in a bag without having to purchase the tissue that is usually just tossed away.  Here are a couple copies of the bag that I decorated for my daughter-in-law’s birthday gift. I think it’s so much more clever than the usual, and it gives them a closure to keep for their next gift bag present.
Bag Topper Lisa

To make these toppers, you make your design on cardstock decorating the same on each side of the cardstock fold in half. Then you measure the width of the handles, and with an exacto knife make a slit in the fold. Then you can simply slip your decorated cardstock over the handles and it will cover the top of the bag. I love this idea for all occasions and at Christmas.

(I didn't link the Spotted Canary because when I checked, it seems their link is no longer live. Use to enjoy their tips when they were on television on PBS.)

Happy Crafting
Peabea

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Monday, September 18, 2017

Pictorial Tuesday 9 19







Not sure what the weed is in my photo, but thought it looked kind of delicate. 

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Sunday, September 17, 2017

Sunday Scripture Blessings 9 17 You're The Breath



I have to admit there is no way that I can sing all the way through or even listen to this song without the tears flowing. He IS the BREATH in OUR LUNGS

He breathed life into us even before we were born as we lay in our mother's womb. He breathed life into our lungs as we emerged into this world, and the most awesome part of his breath was when he took his last on the cross, he breathed life into our lungs as Christians.


You give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are you Lord
Cause
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise, we pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
You give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are you Lord

It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise, we pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise, we pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
-instruments only-
All the earth will shout your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are you Lord

It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise, we pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
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Pour out our praise to You only
Pour out our praise to You only

On this Sunday or any day as I listen to this song, I can only say Thank You Jesus for the last breath and first breath on the cross. Amen

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In lieu of sharing a Scripture today, I am letting Casting Crowns share their scripture with this song. Thanks for visiting Sunday Scripture Blessings. :) Have a great week ahead.


Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Pictorial Tuesday Link Up 9 12

I APOLOGIZE to those who came to link up with Pictorial Tuesday. The inlinkz link wasn't working and not sure why. I put in a ticket and it has been fixed. I also apologize to those who did come and get their link in and then it was eliminated. If you still want to link, there is still time as I have extended it, but if not, I sincerely hope you will return next Tuesday.

Peabea








Our local State Park Lake doesn't have much in the way of beautiful scenery, but people have always enjoyed camping, boating, and fishing as well as walking the trails and other activities of a State Park. This day, hubby and I were fishing, but as always, I take along my camera. I sometimes use my phone camera, but being outside just isn't the best for seeing the screen on a warm Summer's day so this day I took along my older digital.

I was surprised to see what the camera saw that I didn't until I came home and downloaded the photos to the desktop. On the bottom photo, I see that there are a couple of guys fishing on the bank. We were out in the boat quite a way away, and I could hear them, but not see them so clearly. However, my zoom on my camera did a great job of seeing them in the background when I was trying to take a photo of these two birds. So fun what the camera sees vs our eyes.

It was a great day to be outdoors on the water even if the fish weren't really biting. Some of my first dates with my hubby some 54 years ago was his introducing me to fishing. We have gone ever since. I ended up even putting my own worm on the hook after some years; especially when our sons were young because the hubs had enough with helping two little boys. I've taken fish off, but only will take a catfish off if I have a heavy glove.

Now that's my fishing story, and I'm sticking to it. Also, might as well say the one fish I caught was humongous.....(fish tale there). It was nice, but not huge. haha

So, that was our Lake Day last week-end, and some of my photos for the week. Looking forward to what you've been up to shooting and hopefully can share with Pictorial Tuesday.

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Sunday, September 10, 2017

Sunday Scripture Blessings 9 10


And ye shall seek me, and find me,
when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
And I will be found of you, saith the LORD.
Jeremiah 29:13-14 KJV

Blessings and prayers for all on this 2nd Sunday in September. Thank you to all who come and visit and share either with a link up or just a comment. All are appreciated as it gives opportunity for me to come visit and be blessed by your sharings as well as others that visit and link here can also visit each other.

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Giving credit where credit is due to these awesome people who share their talents. The background paper that I used today is from The Coffee Shop Blog who shares all her talents for free. Check her out. She shares background papers, Photo Shop Actions, Tutorials, as well as many other of her talents.

The hearts in the middle of my frame is from Pexels.com who shares for free.

My frame is one that comes loaded with Adobe Photoshop.

As with all elements or artwork shared by others, be sure to check out their copyright terms of service use before using.

Another great site for getting some free artwork love is My Memories Digital Scrapbooking. Some of theirs is purchased, but also they have some free kits. As always, check their TOS.

Hope everyone has a blessed Sunday, and prayers for Florida and continued prayers for Texas, and all who are affected by storms and fires.


Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Pictorial Tuesday 9 5


Photo Art Fun






Manipulating photos is fun to try to make artwork. I took these two pictures above at a play park when I visited CA, and made the photo art below.


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Sunday, September 3, 2017

Sunday Scripture Blessings 9 3



He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds
He counts the number of the stars; He gives names to all of them
Great is our Lord and abundant in strength; His understanding is infinite
Psalm 147:3-5

In the good times, God is there. In the sad times God is there. I chose this scripture for today's scripture blessing because blessings are indeed needed as those in Texas who suffered the effects of the recent hurricane, and the responders as well need blessings for strength in this sad time. So many places in our world as well are suffering their own floods and ravages from weather. Even with God, we know that there are other forces that affect our lives and safety, but God will see people through the rough times. My heart is so saddened as I watch how, while I'm safe in my home and area, others are devastated with loss of life and home. Families have lost everything, and it is hard to watch without tear filled eyes for all those people. My prayer today is for all who have suffered loss of life and loved ones and home no matter where they are in this world. My heart and prayers go out to Texas, those in other countries that have recently been affected as well from flooding, and fires that rage in parts of our country. God be with.......

Making a butterfly with Adobe Photoshop is so easy so sometimes I'll use the background of my graphic or photo to make one. This one is made from the scripture photo above. Just use the cookie cutter tool, cut wherever you want on your photo (you won't see it, but on the layer you can then add a drop shadow and you will see it). You can re-size to however large or small you want and move it around. If you want to duplicate it, just duplicate the layer or use Alt and right click on the mouse. Anyway, hope you enjoy the butterfly. You can download it HERE
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