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Teresa's First Blogaversary

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Hello crafty friends! We have a great blog hop for you today. A little over a year ago Teresa began this new blog to celebrate the fact she wanted a change in her life. And for that change to be permanent came lots of prayer and leaning on God to give the right answers. The answers He needed to give not the answers Teresa desired. Well here we are 1 year later and Teresa is a Stay at Home Wife loving life and doing all she needs to do to create a warm, loving atmosphere for her family!

First, take a look at Teresa's project over at her blog Fresh and Renewed and make sure you comment along the way as Teresa has blog candy for you over at her blog!


Teresa asked all the participants to create something that represented a change in their life...So hop on along. You should have came from Anita, if not then just click on the link above :)

 For my project, I wanted to share a BIG change that is happening in my life right now. My sister and brother-in-law are following the call that God has on their life and becoming full-time missionaries in Ethiopia. They have all their funding done, medical shots done and are ready to go. They are just waiting on the sell of their home. So please join me and praying for their house to sell so they can start this new journey.

It is bitter sweet for me because I am going to miss my bff a lot. I take it for granted that I can see her and her family everyday if I want. Anyways, here is what I made for her as a thank you card for the chicldren that have donated their piggy bank money for "Shoes 4 Africa". So, far they have raised $2000 and still raising more! You can read more about them HERE! Please like their facebook page and keep them in your prayers, they covet those more than anything!

 I made this easy brad card using Life's a Beach cartridge and my gypsy...

 I used Tim Holtz distressed inks, and twine. It was so easy to make!
Thanks for hopping along and seeing what changes that these wonderful crafters have or are going through!

 Your next stop is Miranda - http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/

Hope you have a blessed day and thanks for stopping by,
 
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  1. Daphne/ScrapsofstuffJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Oh my GOSH!! This is adorable!! I love the way the flip flop moves to reveal the words!

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  2. TeresaJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Sandy that is such a great project. Thanks for sharing with us. Also thanks for celebrating my change and blog with me. I too, had a similar event in my life and remember how the people around me reacted. My family uprooted from FL to NC for me to attend seminary...my MIL was the most affected...it is hard!

    They are doing a wonderful thing though. I will keep them in my prayers! Thanks again and have a blessed day.

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  3. MirandaJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Love your card!
    Miranda :)
    www.nanasscrapspot.com

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  4. GiniJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    What a creative idea. Love the idea of using a flip flop.

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  5. Sarah BiswabicJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:37 AM

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  6. Sarah BiswabicJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    What a great card! bbiswabic@new.rr.com

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  7. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    What a cool and unique idea...i will have to use this in my cards. Thanks for sharing, both your project and your change. Prayers for you, as well as them.

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  8. kdnkddJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    What a wonderful and thoughtful project. Beautiful.

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  9. Mary AnnJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Very cute card!

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  10. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Oh wow!! What a great card!! I am sure you will miss your sister/BFF when she is gone. What an awesome thing they will be doing that will have a huge impact on so many children!!! Hopefully she will have phone or internet access!!!!

    Glad to be in this hop with you!

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  11. TeresaKJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Such a cute flip flop card! I know you will miss your brother/sister in law very much,but they are doing important work!
    Teresa
    www.createenjoyshare.blogspot.com

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  12. ScrappyHappyMommyJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    What a beautiful card. Love the design and the simplicity of it. Glad to be on the hop with you.

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  13. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Love ur card! How awesome for them to follow Gods calling. Will keep them in my prayers.

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  14. LenoraJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Love the ink idea to make it pop! the moving flop is an added PLUS!!

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  15. DandyDoJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Such a cute idea

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  16. An'Jenic G.January 12, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Wow I will pray for your sister and brother In-law! Sandy your sis will love this card. It is so cute and perfect. TFS AJ-

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  17. Avra WilliamsJanuary 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Very cool card! Best wishes to you sister and bil!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 14, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Wonderful card. Prayers for your sister and brother-in-law. What a wonderful journey that are taking.

    Melissa
    scraplady202@gmail.com

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