Challenge # 68 - Navity

The Members of the Twist Of Faith Team would like to wish everyone a very Blessed CHRISTmas Season.  May it be filled with the Love of God, Family, and Friends...not only at Christmas, but in the coming year.

Welcome to a new challenge here at Twist of Faith!  We love to make cards and our "twist" is that always add a scripture, positive quote/verse, or uplifting quote.  We want to not only share our joy of making cards, but also encourage the recipient of those cards.  You never know whose life you can touch with a card.

Let's first see what gorgeous creations were created for last weeks challenge!  Our challenge last week was "Traditional Christmas".  All of our entries were beautiful and represented what "traditional" means to us as individuals. I think we all enjoy remembering and carrying on our traditions of Christmas. They become a personal legacy.  The cards made and posted were like beautiful ornaments!  Thank you to our sponsor last week, Robyn's Fetish, for providing not only wonderful images to work with and amazing guest designers...but a fantastic prize for our winner as well!  Our Top 3 from last week (in no particular order) and our random winner:

Entry #19 - Jessie L


Entry#10 - Valerie W
 
Entry #6 - Karen


And our random winner this week it is :  
Entry #3 - Sue

Congratulations  Sue!  Please contact Zella at russnzella@yahoo.com so that she can make arrangements for your prize to be delivered.

And now on to this weeks new challenge:

Nativity

In the Book of Matthew & Luke we are told the story of the Nativity - the birth of the Savior. Many know & love this story, as they love the one who it is about: Jesus. It is an amazing story of love - of the love of God and His gift to mankind - Himself.

During the Chistmas season we often reach out to friends and family with this message of Hope and Love come in a manger.  We'd love you to share your beautiful cards made with the Nativity theme.  And don't forget that your card must include a scripture, uplifting quote/sentiment, or positive verse in order to be considered for our random prize.

Our sponsor for the week is Melonheadz, who has generously offered the Winner of this weeks challenge 1 image bundle of the winners choice!

Here's a little bit about the owner of Melonheadz - Nikki:

Once upon a time, I had 1 big noisy child, and 2 small noisy children, (still noisy, just bigger...lol) and I was in desperate need for quiet book patterns. I couldn't find any that I LOVED, so... I drew my own! Not too successful, as they were way too complicated, but I had HUGE feedback on my art work.  So, my happy ending began with a blog :) I started out posting free images daily, and within a week, I had over 100 followers! I was thrilled! Slowly as my art work has improved, so have my opportunities! Etsy is just another step in achieving my dream. I have become a successful illustrator! I am so blessed to have had many willing to help me on my path, and am grateful for every single person who has visited my shop, blog, and offered requests and suggestions along the way.I LOVE this "job"! 

 Before we share what our design Team created this week, we want to share a passage from the Bible with you:

Isaiah 9:6

For Unto us a Child is Born, Unto us a Son is Given: and the Government Shall be Upon His Shoulder: and His Name Shall be Called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Feel free to copy and paste this verse!

Our design team has been busy this week.  Take a look and see what they created using some Melonheadz - Digital Stamp images :

Barb 

 (inside)

Princess

 

Sarah 

 Tracey 

(... and inside of card)

Vickie 2012 Nativity

 

Zella

We hope that the Design Team projects have inspired you this week and you go by and visit their blogs and give them a little love by leaving a comment.  Now it's time to join in the fun!  And of course don't forget a verse, scripture, or quote.  We look forward to seeing what you create!!!

Should our Linky tool fail, please share your creation in the comments section with a direct link to your blog.

Challenge #54 - One Colour - Monocromatic

Welcome to a new challenge here at Twist of Faith!   We are so excited that you are visiting us today.  

We are a  Family Friendly Challenge Blog with a group of women who love to create cards with a special  "twist".  Each week we love to share our creativity in giving each card a special touch of encouragement by placing a scripture, positive quote/verse, or uplifting quote somewhere on the card.  We want to not only share our joy of creativity  in making cards, but also encourage others with those cards.  You never know whose life you can touch with a card.

 We would love to have you join us in our weekly challenge...having fun together sharing and enjoying inspiration as we see your beautiful artwork.    Each week we are honored to have a Sponsor graciously donate their creative images of art. 

Our  Sponsor last week  Digi Darla Designs graciously donated the Winner a choice of  5 Digital images. Thank you for sponsoring our challenge.  Our theme was  Anniversary Cards and we had so many amazing projects shared with us. We wish that each and every person could be winners.  Here are a few that we wanted to share with you:

Entry #1  Nana's Cards

Entry #6 Princess

Entry #7 Kathleen Barrett

And our challenge prize winner is:

Entry #4 Cre8ivecindy

Congratulations!!!  Cindy, please contact Pauline at the email address on the right sidebar  for details on how to claim your prize.  

Now onto our new challenge
Challenge #54 theme is:
One Colour-Monochromatic

Our sponsor for the week is Melonheadz, who has generously offered the Winner of this weeks challenge 1 image bundle of the winners choice!

A little bit about the owner of Melonheadz - Nikki:

Once upon a time, I had 1 big noisy child, and 2 small noisy children, (still noisy, just bigger...lol) and I was in desperate need for quiet book patterns. I couldn't find any that I LOVED, so... I drew my own! Not too successful, as they were way too complicated, but I had HUGE feedback on my art work.  So, my happy ending began with a blog :) I started out posting free images daily, and within a week, I had over 100 followers! I was thrilled! Slowly as my art work has improved, so have my opportunities! Etsy is just another step in achieving my dream. I have become a successful illustrator! I am so blessed to have had many willing to help me on my path, and am grateful for every single person who has visited my shop, blog, and offered requests and suggestions along the way.

I LOVE this "job"! 

 Before we share what our design Team created this week, we want to share a passage from the Bible with you:

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

 Psalm 19:1

 Our design team has been busy this week.  Take a look and see what they created using some Melonheadz - Digital Stamp images :

Antoinette using Leaf

Barb using Leaf

and the inside of Barb's card with the sentiment:

Ginny using Candle


 

Hillary using Mitten

Pauline using

Tracey using "Cocoa" (Pre-Colored Version)

Vickie using "Crayon"

 Zella using "Candle"

 

We hope that the Design Team projects have inspired you this week and you go by and visit their blogs and give them a little love by leaving a comment.  Now it's time to join in the fun!  And of course don't forget a verse, scripture, or quote.  We look forward to seeing what you create!!!

Should our Linky tool fail, please share your creation in the comments section with a direct link to your blog.

 

Challenge #45 - END OF THE DAY – SUNSET COLORS

Welcome to a new challenge here at Twist of Faith!  We love to make cards and our "twist" is that always add a scripture, positive quote/verse, or uplifting quote.  We want to not only share our joy of making cards, but also encourage the recipient.  What a wonderful way to make someone's day brighter!

Let's first see what gorgeous creations were created for last weeks challenge!  Our challenge last week was to create a scene and boy, were some lovely scenes created.  Here are the top three (in no particular order):

#7 - Princess

#2 - Jo Ann

....and...

#2 - Karen

...who just happens to be our challenge winner - the winner of a $20.00 store credit from Lacy Sunshine!  Congratulations Karen!  Please be sure to contact Pauline using the email to the right so that arrangements can be made to send you the prize.

And now on to this weeks new challenge:

END OF THE DAY – SUNSET COLORS

There are so many colors in the evening sky - your options are endless!!  You can use a blend of colors or just pick out your favorite and go with it.  And we would love to hear why you chose the color you did. 

Our sponsor for the week is Melonheadz, who has generously offered the winner of this weeks challenge 1 image bundle of the winners choice!

A little bit about the owner of Melonheadz - Nikki:

Once upon a time, I had 1 big noisy child, and 2 small noisy children, (still noisy, just bigger...lol) and I was in desperate need for quiet book patterns. I couldn't find any that I LOVED, so... I drew my own! Not too successful, as they were way too complicated, but I had HUGE feedback on my art work.  So, my happy ending began with a blog :) I started out posting free images daily, and within a week, I had over 100 followers! I was thrilled! Slowly as my art work has improved, so have my opportunities! Etsy is just another step in achieving my dream. I have become a successful illustrator! I am so blessed to have had many willing to help me on my path, and am grateful for every single person who has visited my shop, blog, and offered requests and suggestions along the way.
I LOVE this "job"! 

Need some inspiration?  First a verse:

When I consider Your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have ordained.  What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him?  For You have made him a little lower than the angels, and You have crowned him with glory and honor.

Psalm 8:4-5

And now to see what our Design Team created using images from Melonheadz:

 Antoinette using Elephant Baby 1

 2nd Card Using Caylee

Barb using Mushrooms

and the inside of her card:

 

Hillary using (just got back from vaca will
hopefully have a card up soon!)

 

 

Pauline  using

Vickie using All I Have Seen

  

Zella using "Praying"

(inside)

We hope that the cards our Design Team created inspired you to use your favorite sunset colors and create something beautiful!  Don't forget to include a scripture, positive verse/quote, or uplifting verse.  We look forward to seeing your creation!

Should our Linky Tool fail us, share your creation through the comments section, with a direct link to your blog post.

#30 Make It Sparkle!

Welcome to Twist of Faith, where we share card creations with scripture, or uplifting verse and quotes!  Thank you to everyone who shared in our Easter challenge last week... it was so hard to choose a Top 3.. and here they are... congratulations Top 3!

#1 BRENDA

#10 SARAH

#19 JEN IN IA



And congratulations to our prize winner this week...

#16 RENATA


RENATA please email me (Pauline) at the yahoo address on the right, and I'll let you know how you can collect your prize! Thank you for sponsoring our challenge,  Robyn's Fetish!

On tho the next challenge.... we welcome our sponsor this week  .... Melonheadz!

Melonheadz images are a fun and whimsical style, all handrawn by Nikki.  At the Melonheadz Blog you will find newly released sets you can purchase at the Melonheadz etsy store, and a great selection of freebies available to you .... pop along to the Melonheadz blog and see what you might find! At Melonheadz Exclusives you will find exclusive sets, and previous freebie bundles.  At Melonheadz LDS you will find LDS and Christian illustrations, primary hand outs, and soon will have some items for purchasing as well.

Oh, and our winner, will receive their choice of a bundle of images from the Melonheadz etsy store!

This week's #30 challenge theme is:

Our theme for you this week is 

MAKE IT SPARKLE!
(use glitter, sparkles, rhinestones etc... make it sparkle!)

Your creation should also include a scripture,

uplifting verse or positive words/quote

"Those who are wise will shine like the bright heavens.  
And those who lead many to do what is right and good 
will shine like the stars forever and ever."

 ~ Daniel 12:3 NLV ~

This week's scripture share for you is one I find offers gentle and positive direction... as always, you are free to use whatever scripture, or verse/passage that will suit your creation in our theme.

I hope you will enjoy our sponsor's images showcased by our design team for the SPARKLE Challenge!

Hillary using Bucket Girl

Jenee

I apologize to our sponsor and followers. Due to a malfunctioning printer, I am not able to share a card with you this week. Hope to be functioning properly soon so that I may continue to fulfill my DT duties.

 

Laura using Dr Seuss Cupcake

Pauline using Diamond Ring

Vickie using Prince Melonheadz

Zella using Easter Bonnet

Please remember that if for any reason our Linky Tool fails us, share your creation through the comments section, with a direct link to your blog post. Your creation will be counted!

 And don't forget what our challenge is all about.... our 'twist of faith' ... 

your creation should also include a scripture, quote or an uplifiting verse!

We hope that you will share with us in our MAKE IT SPARKLE challenge...
have a wonderful and blessed week!

#20 For The Men

Welcome to Twist of Faith, where we share our faith through our card creations.  Each week, as a challenge closes, and we introduce a new challenge to you... along with the announcement of our random prize winner for each challenge, we will showcase three challenge entries that spoke to the challenge the most... they will receive our Top 3 blog badge.

The Top 3 entries for our #19 Sketch Challenge are (congratulations ladies, and don't forget to collect your badge from our sidebar!):

#6 Doreen C

#8 Tanya

#9 Debbie

And we extend our congratulations to our prize winner... #10 Dorothy S

(winner has confirmed!)

DOROTHY, please collect your winner's blog badges from our sidebar... and email me (Pauline) at the yahoo address on the right, and we will organise your prize for you! Thank you for sponsoring our Sketch Challenge, Beccy's Place!

Welcome to Challenge #20 .... Our sponsor this week is a new member of our family here at Twist of Faith, and a designer I've treasured for as long as I've been creating with digi-stamps (I'm sure I'm not the only one)!  We are so very fortunate to welcome Melonheadz!

Melonheadz images are a fun and whimsical style, all handrawn by Nikki.  At the Melonheadz Blog you newly released sets which you can purchase at the Melonheadz etsy store, and a staggering selection of freebies available to you .... pop along to the Melonheadz blog and see what you might find! At Melonheadz Exclusives you will find exclusive sets, and previous freebie bundles.  At Melonheadz LDS you will find LDS and Christian illustrations, primary hand outs, and soon will have some items for purchasing as well.

Oh, and our winner, will receive their choice of a bundle of images from the Melonheadz etsy store!

This week's challenge theme is:

For the Men/Boys

"I am going the way of all the earth. So be strong. Show yourself to be a man.  Do what the Lord your God tells you.  Walk in His ways.  Keep all His Laws and His Word, by what is written in the Law of Moses. Then you will do well in all that you do and in every place you go."

                               1 Kings 2:2-3 NLV

I hope you enjoyed the above scripture share (which is just as appropriate for us women folk!) You don't have to use this scripture, but please use a scripture, or uplifting quote/sentiment in your creation.... that is our Twist if Faith, after all! 

Anne-Marie

Grandma Bonnie using Player 1 and football

Gail

Jenee

Laura

Pauline

We look forward to seeing your creations on a MASCULINE theme shared with us here...  and have a blessed week!

Please remember that if for any reason our Linky Tool fails us, share your creation through the comments section, with a direct link to your blog post.