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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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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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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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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Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

Card #2 for 2026

Dearest blog readers, I'm making baby steps

in recovery, but have now encountered another

difficulty.  I had my renal ultra sound last Friday.

And tuesday I go for a ct scan with contrast.  

Please will you pray that they can start an IV 

with out any issues and no infiltration.   I'm 

quite nervous.  but trusting GOD.  

I wanted to make a card so bad, but it takes

quite a bit of movement and hurts but I'll get there.

I can't hardly wait to work on my Valentine cards.  

I am most excited about that. 

I will enter this card in the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp sets used in this card are:

Stampin up:

shapshot

brightest beauty

seasonal celebrations 

When I decided to use the camera, I thought the lens on the camera 

was a tad bigger to mimic the circle in the sketch.  Then next was the 

leaves.. and that didn't look nice so I found a graduation tassel that worked 

well for a camera handle and so I stamped that and cut it out. Lastly I 

added the three embellishments and colored the lens with wink of stella

to make it sparkle.  It shows up better in the video.  

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Patriot pup was helping me play UNO with hubby. 

He's a little concerned I might lose.  I let him know

it's all strategy .. wink. 

The verse I chose for this card is the one

I've been clinging to recently 

Deut. 31:8 NKJV

And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. 

He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; 

do not fear nor be dismayed.”

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 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

 

Card #1 for 2026

Dear Blog readers, 

Happy New Year!! 

 May God bless 2026 with healing and good heath to each of us. 

 I didn't quite feel well enough to start

making cards so soon, but I needed to make one for my dad.

Bless his lovely heart.   

I will enter this card in the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp set I used is:

Stampin up:  Blessed Beginnings 

I took a picture of underneath the stamped church

so I would make sure the church fit.  Well it didn't, 

and yet I still decided to work with it.    I had a heck

of a time trying to cut and die cut the tiny pieces today.

However I like that the door and trees have a little texture 

to them.  I added wink of stella to the windows and so 

they sparkle so sweetly.  Like they are glowing. 

I found this lovely sentiment below and thought I'd 

share.  I've been reflecting on growing up since

I've been ill for the past 6 plus months.  I think I've been

humbled by this experience as God is teaching me

about love and forgiveness and letting go of bitterness,

I've come to a place of surrender. it's all I could do and I believe 

that's exactly what He wanted me to learn.  So much more

to learn and I'm thankful for the opportunity to do it.  

Patriot pup is sharing verses on instagram reels.  

I just feel the need to do that more often. More

for myself perhaps than anything.  Keeping my 

eyes on Jesus (Heb. 12:2)

The verse I chose for this card is:

Hebrews 10:25NKJV

 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, 

but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

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Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ