AlTerEd JoUrNAl .. tAkE a PeAK ....

aLTErED jOUrNaL ------------------------>>>>>

It all started with a journal I purchased which I didnt like the cover so I removed the original cover and  used two colors of scrapbook papers on the cover.  One page: gessoed over , then using some cute stamps I have stamped the flowers and hearts.  The stamped images were colored with copics.  Then I made a silk ribbon bow with my stash of ribbon and vintage jewelry pieces.  Used a few embellishments here there it is complete and now have a fresh new journal to use!!  The only question what should I use it for. Perhaps, a prayer journal, scrapbook, writing journal, sermon notes, oh you know the possiblities are endless.  This one is so cool I wish I remembered where I bought it.  It has recycled brown paper inside.

I am very thankful for a beautiful yet very chilly 29 degrees here in NW Georgia!  Whew, more like mid winter than mid November.  I hope everyone has a great day!  Stay warm if you are in the chilly climate too and if you are in the warmer climate, I would love to come visit.

Inside of journal:

Take A word Challenge  Hearts
RheddandRosies Challenge:  Birds & Blooms
All Crafts Challenge:  Anything But a Card
My Craft Creations Anything Goes

Have a great day!  


1 Thessalonians 5:18

King James Version (KJV)

18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Background for Cards Using Papertowel--Tutorial

Paper Towel Background

Materials:

-Spray inks

-Paper towel

-Decoupage

-Cardstock

-Paper trimmer

Step One: Take Spray Inks and Paper Towel

 Step Two: Spray Your Towel Anyway you like:

 Step 4: If you used 2 ply paper towel then remove the back towel:

 Step 4: Decoupage your background to a a piece of cardstock:

 Step 5: Cut your background page to desired size:

Finish Your Project anyway you like.

This project was completed for my tutorial that is listed on Paper Craft Planet The Stamping Boutique   I have used Snowman 6 from the TSB 12 days of Snowmen

     

Linking this to:  Crafty Sentiments Challenge Snowman

Crafty Boots Challenge  Anything Goes

For Fun Challenge  Snowman

Paper Pretties Christmas Inspired

Eureka Stamps Christmas Wonderland

Celebrate The Occasion No Red or Green 

Terrific Thursday.... Collage/Altered Art & Tag Tuesday

I know its Thursday but I decided today to join Tag Tuesday and this weeks challenge is to use crowns so here is my tag for the week.
Drop by Kard Krazyand sign up to join us. It looks like lots of fun.Collage/Altered Art, I like it. Yet, another type of papercrafting. I altered this little notebook, doesnt it look cute. It was one of the mini black and white composition notebooks.

I am going to learn to take a picture of before and after. I never remember until after. (Graphics Images courteous of Graphics Fairy)
This is a practice atc card called

Time Flies. Doesnt it?
Well, tomorrow I am going to share with you another hobby I enjoy....Sewing.
Heres a little peak:
I usually leave you with a short verse but today I want to leave you with this...Hopefully it will touch someone or it is what someone needs to hear today.
Psalm 25 (New King James Version)
Psalm 25
A Psalm of David.
1 To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul.
2 O my God, I trust in You;
Let me not be ashamed;
Let not my enemies triumph over me.
3 Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed;
Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.

4 Show me Your ways, O LORD;
Teach me Your paths.
5 Lead me in Your truth and teach me,
For You are the God of my salvation;
On You I wait all the day.

6 Remember, O LORD, Your tender mercies and Your lovingkindnesses,
For they are from of old.
7 Do not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions;
According to Your mercy remember me,
For Your goodness’ sake, O LORD.

8 Good and upright is the LORD;
Therefore He teaches sinners in the way.
9 The humble He guides in justice,
And the humble He teaches His way.
10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth,
To such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.
11 For Your name’s sake, O LORD,
Pardon my iniquity, for it is great.

12 Who is the man that fears the LORD?
Him shall He[a] teach in the way He[b] chooses.
13 He himself shall dwell in prosperity,
And his descendants shall inherit the earth.
14 The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him,
And He will show them His covenant.
15 My eyes are ever toward the LORD,
For He shall pluck my feet out of the net.

16 Turn Yourself to me, and have mercy on me,
For I am desolate and afflicted.
17 The troubles of my heart have enlarged;
Bring me out of my distresses!
18 Look on my affliction and my pain,
And forgive all my sins.
19 Consider my enemies, for they are many;
And they hate me with cruel hatred.
20 Keep my soul, and deliver me;
Let me not be ashamed, for I put my trust in You.
21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me,
For I wait for You.
22 Redeem Israel, O God,
Out of all their troubles!

Living in God's Graces,
Kim