Yeah!!! Finally a couple more layouts for you all…. The first one is my take on Anna’s Craft Cupboards monthly sketch challenge and I’ve also included a shot of the sketch. Really enjoyed this one, loved working with the soft colours of the Devonshire range from Kaiser and the gorgeous Prima stickers, super yummy glitter. The second is a re-do of a layout I did ages ago… I know, I know, we aren’t SUPPOSED to re-do them it’s just the first one really sucked!!

I’ve had a busy scrap weekend just gone starting with Friday night scrap-a-thon at Kaiser Robina. Sooo much fun getting out with the girls although I think more chatting than scrapping went on!! I didn’t get home until 12:30 way past my bed time!! I’ve also done a stack of work on a beyond the page project for a new adventure which you will hear about soon….

Another Sunday afternoon is ticking by, Caitlin is still asleep and I’ve had some quiet scrapping time…ahh. I’ve definitely gone back to my roots with this one, stamping and a sweet pastel colour combo. I even took the pics which (even if I do say so myself) turned out perfectly!! This is right up there with my fav layout of all time!!

For all those wondering, no I didn’t get chosen as a DT member for Kaiser (awwww) but whist I was initially disappointed, when I saw the work of the ladies chosen felt much better, they are truly awsome!! Definitely worth checking out the Kaiser blog.

Wow, what a busy month its been. I just finished my take on the Anna’s Craft Cupboard sketch challenge for June. I enjoyed this one…. I’ve said it before and will say it again, love love love the pink, black and white colour combo!

Well, I just couldn’t do it… it needed a title, at least, and then once that was in, it needed the journaling to help it all make sense… so, here it is again with the additions. I tried very hard not to clutter it up but the journaling was very long!! This is not the entire verse so I’ve cut and paste it here…. love this.

Footprints in the Sand
One night I dreamed of walking along the shores of different lands.
I could tell that You were with me by the footprints in the sand.
As I gazed upon the heavens, I saw pages of my life.
It was then I realized that You remained there by my side.
When the clouds began to gather and the rains came falling down,
I looked to only find one set of footprints on the ground.
I said, “Lord, why did You leave me in the troubled times of life?
I believed that You would always walk beside me day and night.” (Then I heard:)
“My precious child, I’d never leave you.
I have carved you on the hollow of My hand.
It’s then I carried you in My arms,
When you see one set of footprints in the sand”
Dear Lord, will You be with me as I travel through the years?
Will You be there in the struggles? Will You wipe away the tears?
As my eyes turn toward the ocean and the shores of distant lands,
I’m still thinking of the single set of footprints in the sand. (I heard Him say:)
“My precious child, I’d never leave you.
I have carved you on the hollow of My hand.
It’s then I carried you in My arms,
When you see one set of footprints in the sand.”
Will I hear the angels singing, as my life comes to an end.
Oh Lord, I long to see You. Will You be there once again?
My eyes turn toward the heavens, along the path of foreign lands,
Once more, I’m thinking of the set of footprints in the sand. (Jesus said:)
“My precious child, I’d never leave you.
See your name carved on the hollow of My hand.
I’m here to carry you to your home.
You will see one set of footprints in the sand.

Now I’ve googled it and from what I can make out, this is the song by Mark Hargrave but the original verse was by Mary Stevenson. I’m going to ask my step dad about this as he is an encyclopedia of all things music, he’s sure to know!