Less Hustle, More Jesus - Day 25

I'm here again with today's entry in my Less Hustle, More Jesus devotional journal. 

Day 25

Stampin' UP - On to Adventure

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My Third Subscription Box

About a couple of months ago I subscribed to the Pink & Main Subscription Box, which includes a stamp set, designer papers (and cardstock and envelopes, too), embellishments and more. I committed to three months, so today's blog post is featuring cards from my third Pink & Main Subscription Box. This will also be my last Pink & Main Subscription Box, as I've canceled my membership in the program. (I've decided to try a different company's Subscription plan in the future.)

Like I did the first two months, I made three cards with this month's box. The only thing I used to make these cards other than what was in the Subscription Box was some black cardstock for layering.

As usual, I decorated the insides of my cards, too, but to conserve on photos in this blog post I am not sharing photos that include a peek at the insides.

Card #1

Card #2

Card #3

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Less Hustle, More Jesus - Day 24

I'm here again with today's entry in my Less Hustle, More Jesus devotional journal. 

Day 24

Unity - Smooches and Stuff

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Travel the World - Week 30

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This is the 30th week in my Travel the World personal challenge. Each week I am randomly choosing one country (there are 195 countries in the world) and doing a little research on that country. I then select one tidbit of information about the country as inspiration for the card I make.

This week's country is...

Trinidad and Tobago

While many people talk about Trinidad and Tobago as if they are the same island, they are actually the same country (The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago) but two separate islands with distinct differences. Tobago is more of the resort destination, with white sand beaches, water sports, expansive golf courses and a general old world Caribbean feel. Additionally, the culture and demographic is rooted in African traditions, especially in terms of cuisine and festivals. On the other hand, Trinidad is a huge business travel destination, especially as it is home a booming oil and natural gas industry. It has more of a city feel, with more outdoor offerings available as you get out of Port of Spain. In terms of demographics, about 43% of the population is of East Indian decent, with European, Asian, African making up the other influences.

Tobago has a Swimming Pool in the Middle of the Ocean – The Nylon Pool is a natural crystal clear swimming pool with a sandy bottom in the middle of the sea created by an offshore sandbar and a still lagoon. 

During the Carnival season (January to early March), there are over 100 Carnival Fetes (parties) which take place from early night into the wee hours of the morning.

The Scarlet Ibis is the national bird of Trinidad, and the island is the easiest place in the world to see them.

The Main Ridge Forest Reserve, found in Tobago, is the oldest protected rainforest in the Western Hemisphere.

Goat racing is one of the Tobago's most popular but unusual sports where jockeys run alongside goats, guiding them with a nine-foot leash and whip. 

Trinidad is home to the world's largest natural deposit of asphalt in an astonishing 99 acres known as The Pitch Lake.

Trinidadians permit themselves to be late for just about anything.  But here is the funny part: you must never to be late for an appointment.  Otherwise, you would be confronted by an irritated Trinbagonian business man who has tried his best to keep up with foreign punctuality. 

The Limbo Dance Contest originated in Trinidad and Tobago. The contest involves a horizontal bar, called the limbo, placed atop two vertical bars, and the dancer must face the bar and go under it without touching the bar or knocking it over. Each time someone is eliminated, the bar is set to a lower position, making the task even more challenging. In this way, the bar is lowered each time a contestant gets eliminated until only the winner is left.

Janelle Penny Commissiong won the Miss Universe title in 1977, becoming the first black woman to do so. She was born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1953 and migrated to the US when she was 13. A decade later she returned to her homeland where she later won the Miss Trinidad and Tobago title and then represented her country in the Miss Universe contest.

Trinidad is the birthplace of the steel pan. Steel Pan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago is the only acoustic musical instrument to be invented in the 20th  Century.

Trinidad is home to the world’s largest Hanuman Murti statue outside of India, standing at 85 feet tall located in the village of Carapichaima.

Meal times in Trinidad and Tobago has a primary purpose of socialization and not eating.  Yes, you will be fed well.  But meals can go on for hours and you are expected to join and be part of each and every conversation.

When you finish eating, place your fork and knife together on the plate whether at a restaurant or at a private home.  And if in a restaurant, do not call a waiter/waitress by name. If you need the server, just make eye contact and they will come.

It is against the law to use foul language (cursing) in Trinidad and Tobago.

I decided to let this Trinidad and Tobago fact be the inspiration for this week's card... The Trinidad Moruga “Scorpion” Pepper has officially been ranked as the world’s hottest pepper by the Guinness Book of Records. 

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Stamp Set: Hero Arts It's Fiesta Time stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Recollections Black and 110# White and SU Tempting Turquoise CS and AMuse Studio Polka Dot DP

Embellishments: Michael's Enamel Dots

Less Hustle, More Jesus - Day 23

I'm here again with today's entry in my Less Hustle, More Jesus devotional journal. 

Day 23

Stampin' UP! - It's About Time

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Gallery Gazers CASE #13

As a member of the Gallery Gazers blog group, once each month I find a card in the SCS Gallery to CASE. This month I chose a card by Dawn (TreasureOiler). I was inspired by her overall design with three strips of colorful cardstock on a mostly white card.

You can see Dawn's card HERE.

Obviously, it is not my intent to exactly recreate her card, but rather to be inspired by it and make one with similarities. I hope I succeeded.

Thanks for the inspiration, Dawn!

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Stamp Set: Verve Learning to Sail stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Dies: MFT Ocean View Portal, SU Swirly Scribbles and Technique Tuesday Waves on the Border

Papers: Fun Stampers Journey Summer Sun, Gina K White, and SU Real Red CS plus a piece of Blue CS from my scrap file

Embellishment: Eyelet Outlet Seagull Brad

Less Hustle, More Jesus - Day 22

I'm here again with today's entry in my Less Hustle, More Jesus devotional journal. 

Day 22

American Crafts - Christ is Lord of Lords
Mama Elephant - Sightseeing

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An Equine Hello

FYI - If you're here to see my Challenge Your Stash card, please keep scrolling; it's the next blog post.

For today's card I've used stamps from two of my favorite Raisin Boat stamp sets. The image is from Giddy Up! and the sentiment is from Flourishing Thoughts. Both of these stamp sets are on temporary liquidation - at GREAT prices - as are many of the stamps in the SumMore Fun store so head on over and check out all of the products.

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Stamp Sets: Raisin Boat Flourishing Thoughts and Giddy Up! stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers; Recollections Black, Kraft, and 110# White CS and DP from my scrap file

Die: MFT Stitched Mod Rectangle

Embellishments: Paper Studio Mini Brads

Summer Water Fun

It's the 28th of the month which means it is the day for Challenge Your Stash, a group created by a good friend, Barb. Group members take turns choosing the theme and we use what we have (no shopping allowed) to create a theme-appropriate card.

This month Pansy chose the theme - Summer Water Fun. 

Of course when I think of water and summer, my mind immediately takes me to the beach (I just wish my body could take me there, too).

Thanks for a great theme, Pansy! I hope you and the other CYS gals like my card!

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Stamp: Cornish Heritage Farms Sun Watching stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers

Papers: Recollections Black and 110# White and SU Ballet Blue CS and DP from my scrap file

Embellishment: Flip Flop Brads from an unknown vendor

Less Hustle, More Jesus - Day 21

I'm here again with today's entry in my Less Hustle, More Jesus devotional journal. 

Day 21

Carabelle - Etiquette Fanion
Sweet 'N Sassy - In Stitches
Taylored Expressions - Makin' A List

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Washi-ing You a Happy Birthday

I love the variety of Washi Tape that can be found at Eyelet Outlet. Have you looked around the site? WOW! There are rolls and rolls and rolls of Washi Tape. You can see the variety HERE.

So, with all that Washi Tape to choose from, why not get creative with it, right?

I used five different designs of Washi Tape (they don't even necessarily look like they would go together but the overall look works) and wove them in and out to create a fun design for this birthday card.

Eyelet Outlet Products Used:

Happy Birthday Washi Tape

Music Note Brads

Shapes Washi Tape

Stitched Flower Brads

Stripe Foil Washi Tape

Skinny (Blue) Washi Tape

Skinny (Red) Washi Tape

I added a strip of the Happy Birthday Washi Tape to the inside of the card, too.

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Eyelet Outlet Products: Happy Birthday Washi Tape, Music Note Brads, Shapes Washi Tape, Stitched Flower Brads

Stripe Foil Washi Tape, Skinny (Blue) Washi Tape, and Skinny (Red) Washi Tape

Papers: Recollections Black and White and SU Real Red CS and DP from my scrap file

Less Hustle, More Jesus - Day 20

I'm here again with today's entry in my Less Hustle, More Jesus devotional journal. 

Day 20

Red Rubber Designs - It's Your Day
Sparkle 'N Sprinkle - Camera Life
Unity - Insta-Live, Love, Dream

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