Card #9 for 2026

Dear blog readers I will enter this card 

in the challenge at: Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp sets I used in this card are stampin up:

deckled circle dies

teeny tiny wishes

swirling frames

seasonal celebrations

wishing you well

I know it's not the traditional green for St. Patrick's day

but I decided to make it happen.  Naturally I ran out of wink

of stella for the clover.  I always forget about that and when I remember

it's usually empty.  Instead of tying ribbon today, I chose my favorite

all time bow from the wishing you well stamp set.  I just love that bow.

Patriot pup just loves our afternoon shenanigans.

Today's scripture art.  

The verse I chose for this card today is:

John 14:26 NKJV

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, 

He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #8 for 2026

Dear blog readers.  I chose this phrase today with

the 3 leaf clover because it reminded me of my days

in Sunday school as a youngster.  I had a lovely

teacher that told me that the The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

are three in one, much like the 3 leaves of a clover to make one.

I always thought that was a neat way to explain the trinity 

to a young child.  I still hold on to that now at almost 55 years young.  

I will enter this card in the challenge at: Paper Craft Crew Challenge

The stamp sets I used in this card are stampin up:

swirly frames 

hope

seasonal celebrations

deckled circle dies 

Below is a picture of Patriot pup checking 

to see if the neighbor's cat is in the window. 

Here is today's journal with my scripture art:

The verse I chose for this card is:

Matt 28:19NKJV

Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, 

baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #7 for 2026

Dear Blog readers, I will enter this card in the 

challenge at: AAA Cards Challenge

The stamp sets used in this card are stampin up:

Teeny tiny wishes

seasonal celebrations 

work of art

Patriot pup was giving me the "I didn't do it" look 

Here is today's Bible journal page. 

The verse I chose for this card is:

Pro. 18:21 NKJV

Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

Card #6 for 2026

Dear blog readers I will enter this card in the 

challenge at: Freshly Made Sketches

The stamp sets I used are stampin up:

Seasonal celebrations & Teeny tiny wishes 

Patriot pup was hiding under my stamp desk today. 

Hard to work when he wants to play.  

Below is today's Bible journal page.

The verse I chose for this card is:

Job 2:10 NKJV

 But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women speaks.

 Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?”

 In all this Job did not sin with his lips.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #5 for 2026

Dear Blog readers, I will enter this card in the challenge

at: Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

I used Stampin up: Party Puffins and Seasonal Celebrationsin this card.  

I let the DSP give me a hand along with the glittery washi tape.

I stamped, colored and cut out the darling bunny and added a 

wobbler to the back of him so he's a moving little bunny bobble head. wink

Patriot pup was paying good attention to his devotions today.

Here's a picture I drew for my Scripture Art Journal

I'm just getting back into drawing a little as well as stamping.

The verse I chose for this card is:

Matt. 5:8 NKJV

Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #4 for 2026

Dear blog readers, I will enter this card in the 

challenge at:  Sunday Stamps

The stamps I used in this card are stampin up:

Valentine's day

Sweet conversation 

Valentine kisses

You've got this

I let the DSP do the work of pulling the colors from the

challenge guide. I stamped the background with strawberry slush.  

I then stamped, colored and die cut out

the darling bear and made sure to use the DSP for .the heart.

I added a few little embellishments 

Below is a picture of the darling boxes I made for 

my kiddos.  I followed the instructions from a youtube

video by Brenda Quintana, her attention to detail is amazing. 

Patriot pup can be so stinking cute, even with a 

bad hair day. 

I have a HUGE  PRAISE report.  

My IV CT scan came back for my intestines as did my renal ultrasound

both doctors, said there are no blockages, no infection, and no scar tissue

trapped anywhere.  I do have many kidney stones, but as of now they are 

not a problem.  I am trusting God to dissolve them completely.❕ My ilesotomy

wound is healing but the rash around it is still there. But I will trust God

for that healing as well.  

Thank you to all who have prayed for me the past 6 months through the 

surgeries, and procedures, and infections.  I wouldn't be here today if 

it wasn't for God's mercy and people praying.  THANK YOU❕

The verse I chose for this card is:

Psalm 40:3 NKJV

He has put a new song in my mouth—
Praise to our God;
Many will see it and fear,
And will trust in the Lord.

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

Card #3 for 2026

Dear blog reader, be careful what you wish for.

I was just thinking how'd I'd love to be well enough

to make my Valentine cards.  well~My dear dad asked

me for a "handful" of heart cards to take to 

the nursing home residents.   So I didn't want 

to let dad down.  I just made them simple so

I didn't have any layers, but I think they turned 

out festive.  I included a picture below.  

Now for my primary card on top.  I will enter this in the challenge

at: Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp sets I used are from stampin up:

Watercolor shapes

Ready to pop

Valentine kisses 

I started with by watercolor shapes, and when I stamped the 

rectangle, I realized it was to short to fit the full size card.  Sigh❕

But I proceeded, by making the card smaller, 

 then I used the lovely vine from ready to pop around

the edges of the rectangles.  I stamped the darling bear and die cut

out his little kissing booth and there you have it.  I used a little 

creative liberty in making this card, I just wanted to use this set 

so badly and was going to find a way to make it happen.  

Here is the "Handful" of cards for my dad

Patriot pup is keeping us busy.  

Still chasing shadows with a toy.  His partner in mouth.

I must share a PRAISE report.  Thank you to all

who have prayed for me.  The past 6 months have 

been so very difficult.  

The test results came back from  the IV and liquid drink contrast

 for my CT scan and the doctor was pleased.  

No infection or abscess and no blockages.

Thank you JESUS❕

  Now he said I can slowly add spicy food and fiber back in 

my diet, but to go slow and listen to how I feel.  Nothing feels normal yet.  

He said it will take many months for complete healing..   

The ileostomy wound doesn't need to be packed anymore and  he said

 that I will always have a dip in my tummy, 

but it shouldn't be as big as it is presently.   

As long as it all works on the inside.. I will get use to the scars.  

Now we are waiting to hear back from the renal ultrasound.  Praying that

will be good news as well.  Trusting Jesus for it.  

Thank you again to all you faithful prayer warriors.  

The verses I chose for this card is:

2 Cor 3:12 NKJV

Therefore, since we have such hope, we use great boldness of speech—

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ