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Friday, January 2, 2015

God's Timing is Perfect - Friends with Flair





 "His friendship is not easily won, but it is something worth having."
                                                   ------------Michael Joseph


Hi, Friends......

I'm here with a Unity Friends with Flair card.  I am so excited to get to share this card because I usually forget all about FwF until Friday....and then don't have time to make anything!  Arrgggh.




I also am entering this card in Darnell's NBUS challenge #3.  I am using a couple of gleaming stickers from another brand-new set I got at Dollar Tree.   For a buck???  Are you kidding me!??  I totally LOVE these!!! 





 
I tried my hand at some sponging again, using Salty Ocean Distress Ink.  Then I laid down my metallic silver stickers.  (Is this Queen Anne's Lace? Looks like it to me. An Umbelliferae of some sort, at least.)

 I stamped my Unity "God's Timing is Perfect.  Trust it." in Memento - Black Tuxedo ink.  What an encouraging sentiment, don't you think?  Each of us has issues and challenges in our lives that we just have to trust the Lord for.  So grateful that He is always working, even in ways that we cannot see.  




Here's an angled shot to show that incredible silver gleam!!!











I finished the card by mounting the focal panel on shimmery charcoal gray cardstock and then on a ocean blue card base.

Hope you enjoyed my card!!  Thanks for all your amazing comments.  Be sure to check back or to subscribe to this post, because I try to reply to each one of them.

Have a lovely weekend!!!

<3
Janis


Thank you for the honor of entering this card in the following challenges:
1.  Unity Friends with Flair
2.  MFP Friends of Speedy TV Challenge #147 - Blue and Silver
3.  Darnell's NBUS #3 Challenge - Never Before Used Schtuff!! 
4.  Monday Morning Challenge #2 - New Somethings
5.  Word Art Wednesday Challenge #164 - Anything Goes
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52 comments:

  1. Beth F.January 2, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Your card is so beautiful! I love the inking you did around the edges.

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    1. JanisJanuary 2, 2015 at 1:52 PM

      Thanks so much, Beth!!! I appreciate your visit and your very sweet comment!!

      <3
      Janis

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  2. UTs Hobby TimeJanuary 2, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    Beautiful work. Love the flower sticker, it looks like a stamped image.

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    1. JanisJanuary 2, 2015 at 2:15 PM

      Thank you!! I think these stickers are by far a cut above the usual dollar store fare. I am totally in love with them!!! Thanks for your lovely comment.

      <3
      Janis

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  3. UnknownJanuary 2, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    It's either Queen Anne's lace or dill. It is beautiful and the sponging is super. Thank you for posting this wonderful art with us today at Word Art Wednesday. Have a Happy and BLESSED 2015, Carole

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    1. JanisJanuary 2, 2015 at 2:58 PM

      Dill......I didn't even think of dill. Maybe so!!! Thank you, Carole, for all your sweet and encouraging comments!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  4. JanineJanuary 2, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    Very pretty card - love the gleam of that sticker.

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    1. JanisJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:40 PM

      Thanks so much, Janine! I can't get enough of that gorgeous gleam!!! My inner crow has been doing a happy dance ever since I got those stickers!!! Ha. I appreciate your kind words!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  5. Karen LetchworthJanuary 2, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    This is a gorgeous card, Janis. Thanks SO MUCH for sharing your talents with us, and please stop by again soon.
    God bless you,
    Karen
    Word Art Wednesday

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    1. JanisJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:41 PM

      Thank you, Karen!!! I appreciate so much your visit and sweet comment!!

      <3
      Janis

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  6. My Card Attic: HazelJanuary 2, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    So beautiful Janis! Hazel x

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    1. JanisJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:42 PM

      Thanks, Hazel!! And thank you for becoming a follower, too. Be watching for my next post where I will introduce you!

      <3
      Janis

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  7. LageneJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    WOW!!! Gorgeous!

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    1. JanisJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:43 PM

      Thanks so much, Lagene, for coming over for a little visit!! I appreciate you lovely comment!!

      <3
      Janis

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  8. RubyJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    Beautiful card.

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    1. JanisJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:27 PM

      Thank you so much, Ruby!!!! Happy New Year!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  9. DarnellJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    It's great to have you in the gallery at NBUS Challenge #3 again, Janis! You created a beautiful design with that sponging to showcase that pretty sticker! Did it have the little piece of flower falling off or did you snip a piece of as part of your design? It's cool, gives the design movement, and makes it look like a stamped image!! Enjoy the weekend! Hugs, Darnell

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    1. JanisJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:26 PM

      Thank you, Darnell.....you sweetie!! The sheet of stickers had quite a variety of whole seed heads and individual little clusters and butterflies, too! I chose the two I wanted to use. I think these gleaming silver stickers are a total steal for a dollar per sheet!!! Thanks so much for stopping by with your kind words. You are amazing!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  10. Dawn FieldsJanuary 2, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    Beautiful card!

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    1. JanisJanuary 2, 2015 at 10:28 PM

      Thank you so much, Dawn. It was lovely getting to see your sensitive and gorgeous projects!

      <3
      Janis

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  11. Life of a Caffeinated MomJanuary 2, 2015 at 10:29 PM

    This card is so pretty. I love everything about it. Happy New Year.

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    1. JanisJanuary 2, 2015 at 10:52 PM

      Thanks so much!!! I appreciate your visit and your kind words!!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  12. Jane WillisJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:58 PM

    What a beautiful card, so tranquil. The stickers are gorgeous and the inking sets them off perfectly

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    1. JanisJanuary 3, 2015 at 12:28 AM

      Thank you so very much, Jane! Your visit and thoughtful comment means a lot to me!!

      <3
      Janis

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  13. DoreenJanuary 3, 2015 at 12:21 AM

    Such a gorgeous card,love the design.xxx

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    1. JanisJanuary 3, 2015 at 12:29 AM

      Thanks, Doreen!!! I appreciate you stopping by!!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  14. Mary Anne / MA54KJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:53 AM

    So pretty! The colors and placement of the sentiment are just perfect. Thanks for the reminder of the NBUS Challenge!

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    1. JanisJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:20 AM

      Thanks so much, Mary Anne! I appreciate your feedback on the placement of the sentiment. See you at NBUS!

      <3
      Janis

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  15. Carol LJanuary 3, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    I love the image and the way you made it shine in silver color! The sponged blue background is so soft and pretty too! Beautiful card!

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    1. JanisJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:28 PM

      Thank you, Carol! Your visit and comments are so appreciated!!

      <3
      Janis

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  16. Donna EllisJanuary 3, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    Janis, your Dollar Tree finds are beautiful! Lovely stickers for sure, and so is your card. Your kitty wanting to play is sweet, too! hugs, de

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    1. JanisJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:29 PM

      Donna, your sweet comments made my day!! Thanks!

      <3
      Janis

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  17. Stampsnob.January 3, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Love the sentiment so peaceful Not Queen Annes Lace..............Agapanthus......Lis

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    1. JanisJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:30 PM

      I hadn't even thought of Agapanthus, either! Thanks!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  18. CrystalJanuary 3, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Very pretty card and what a wonderful sticker to use as your focal point!

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    1. JanisJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:31 PM

      Thank you, Crystal! I am so glad you stopped by to visit!!

      <3
      Janis

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  19. Christy DavisJanuary 3, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Love the card and fun that you got the sticker at the dollar store. What I really want is the little grey kitten at the top!

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    1. JanisJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:32 PM

      Thanks so much, Christy! I think Rocket might eat a kitten like that for lunch, though. How is he with kitties??? Hope you get well soon!

      <3
      Janis

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  20. GaylynnJanuary 3, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Oooh, I like the shine with this stamp. Very pretty design, Janis.

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    1. JanisJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:33 PM

      Thanks so much, Gaylynn. That shine just dazzles me!!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  21. SmilynStefJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    Perfect sentiment for that lovely bloom.

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    1. JanisJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:33 PM

      Thanks, Stef!! I really love that sentiment!

      <3
      Janis

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  22. Sue DJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Love this. I am going to have to check my Dollar Tree to see if they have some of these wonderful stickers. This would be great for my church card ministry and easy for our group to make.

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    1. JanisJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:36 PM

      I am honored, Sue, that you like the stickers enough to maybe use them with your card ministry group. The Dollar Tree I go to has these stickers in their home/bath decor area and not in the craft area. You might have to ask at yours. Have a lovely New Year!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  23. jennifer mittenJanuary 4, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    Gorgeous card! I love the metallic touches....

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    1. JanisJanuary 4, 2015 at 8:57 AM

      Thanks so much, Jennifer!! I really appreciate your visit and your nice comment. Metallic gleam makes my eyes sparkle! :)

      <3
      Janis

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  24. ionabunnyJanuary 4, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    Very pretty. Sweet sentiment. Hugz

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    1. JanisJanuary 6, 2015 at 2:59 PM

      Thank you, Gail!! I appreciate you stopping by!!

      <3
      Janis

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  25. KarenladdJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    Wow, this is a beauty!! Your sponging was the perfect technique to use with this delicate silhouette sticker. When I saw the first angle I thought it was a black stamped image, and then you showed us the silver gleam...so pretty! That little gray kitty charmer is too cute for words, aargh! I already saved several of your cute cat photos to my computer and have begun using one of them (Hello Kitty!) as my own icon now!! Maybe I can swap them back and forth for double and triple cuteness! Nothing like an adorable animal photo to cut the January chill!

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    1. JanisJanuary 9, 2015 at 8:35 PM

      Thanks so much, Karen!!! I need to do sponging more often. I never feel like I get the gorgeous effect that others get with it, though. Keeeeeeep practicing...right?

      I noticed you had the Hello Kitty icon. Great choice! So sweet!

      My Shy-Cat (Chaienne, in big header photo of my blog) has been such a sweetheart to nestle with me while I've been sick and injured. They all are so sweet.....except the two young adolescent males who chase each other over and under the bed while I am trying to rest! Time for little boys to play outside! Actually it's time for hubby to do "hind-brain" surgery on them....if you know what I mean!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  26. EllibelleJanuary 7, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    What a beautiful creation Janis. And love the sentiment! So happy you played along again in my Monday Morning challenge!

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    1. JanisJanuary 9, 2015 at 8:36 PM

      Thank you so much, Ellie!! I appreciate your kind words and your visit!!

      <3
      Janis

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THANK YOU so much for taking the time to leave a comment. Your kind words encourage me so very much!!!

Have a lovely day!
<3
Janis