Straight From The Heart

Boaz Okolla

2010-09-17T19:40:00.001-04:00

Please pray for Boaz Okolla in Kenya, Africa. Boaz is a vulnerable 19-year old boy in the 9th grade that came from the streets. He has lost his education sponsor and will be unable to attend school without this funding.
Boaz has only one parent which is currently incarcerated. Boaz has a heart for the Lord and has a beautiful singing voice. He sang Amazing Grace and Our God is An Awesome God to us when we met him in June 2009. Please be in prayer that someone steps up to sponsor him.

Stamping Dragon Designs February 2010 Challenge

2010-02-01T08:25:00.001-05:00

Beautiful silhoutte. Check out Stamping Dragon Designs February Challenge. Download three digital papers and a digital image. How much you ask....if you participate in the challenge, you get it all for FREE! Then upload your design and a challenge winner will be chosen - that winner will receive a $5 Gift Voucher to her store. Get going....now....click here to grab her papers and image.

This is my challange take on Stamping Dragon Designs.

Sketch 003 Challenge at Stamping Dragon Designs

2010-01-24T16:56:00.004-05:00

Here is a sneak peek at Stamping Dragon Designs February challenge. Go have some fun!

Get your downloadable Challenge Pack on February 1st.

Rupert's Party - Stamping Dragon Designs

2010-01-24T16:50:00.000-05:00

You are invited to Rupert's Party. This is the perfect digital stamp to use for a birthday card or for a brithday party invitation. Check it out here. It is hard to tell, but Rupert is raised up by foam dots to give him some extra dimension. The balloons are flocked and the string I stole from my son's stash.

New Job

2010-01-24T16:19:00.003-05:00

I am so blessed to be working for BrightPoint for Children. If you know anything about me, you know my heart has been in missions since my first trip to Kenya in June, 2007.

BrightPoint for Children was created to provide a means for an individual to help transform the life of a child. This can be done by:
•Sponsoring a child – meeting basic life needs and removing barriers to education.
•Building a lasting relationship with a child you sponsor.

With your help, our strategic and customized approach can assist in breaking the cycle of poverty and creating sustainable change.

Check this out!

2010-01-09T19:04:00.003-05:00

You have got to go check out Janette's designs. She has digital images, papers, layouts, kits, and freebies! Click here for a looksie. Oh, oh, oh, and things are on sale too!

GO NOW!

M&M Designz

2010-01-01T10:09:00.001-05:00

You can find this cute stamp at Digital-Ink Co. - search under M&M Designz. It is called Owl 1. It is hard to tell from the photo, but the owl is white (snow owl) with iridescent embossing powder and glow in the dark eyes. There are also glow in the dark stars above the cut tree. Check out her new stamps.

Stamping Dragon Designs January 2010 Challenge

2009-12-31T10:23:00.007-05:00

What is better than FREE?? Let me ponder that one.

Check out Stamping Dragon Designs January Challenge. Download two digital papers and two digital images. How much you ask....if you participate in the challenge, you get it all for FREE! Then upload your design and a challenge winner will be chosen - that winner will receive a $5 Gift Voucher to her store. Get going....now....click here to grab her papers and images.

Here's what I made with this pack.

My Christmas Card

2009-12-31T09:53:00.001-05:00

We have been very busy around here with Christmas. My family came together and helped me complete 60, yes 60, hand made cards. I was the only one that was having fun! We made several different variations of this card.....

No Peeking

2009-12-17T21:16:00.002-05:00

Christmas Teddy Stamp from Stamping Dragon Designs

No Peeking or I'll tell Santa! Who doesn't want to open that Christmas Gift early? I always try to guess what's inside. Another new digital stamp for Christmas cards or scrapbooking.

Log Cabin from M&M Designz

2009-12-03T15:59:00.004-05:00

Another great stamp from M&M Designz.

This stamp is Log Cabin - it reminds me of Granny's farm.
Or maybe Boy Scout camping; rustic camping, not girly camping. You can find this great stamp at Digital-Ink Co. under M&M Designz. Take a peak at all of her stamps.

Stamping Dragon Designs December 2009 Challenge

2009-12-01T16:26:00.003-05:00

Jump over to Stamping Dragon Designs for her first ever sketch challenge. What is really cool is everyone wins...you get to download two of her papers and one digital image FREE! Then upload your design and a challenge winner will be chosen - that winner will receive a $5 Gift Voucher to her store. Pop over now by clicking here to grab her papers and image.

Here's my take on the challenge.

Chickadee & Holly

2009-11-29T16:09:00.003-05:00

Another Christmas card for mom.

Can You Believe It?

2009-11-29T15:32:00.010-05:00

A piece of my son's jewelry, RosaLee, was just featured in an Atlanta magazine......Atlanta Social Season. Check it out under the Go With Glo section. You can enter to win RosaLee by entering the giveaway at Atlanta Social Season here. Be sure to check out his website Designs By Christopher Lee.

Sneak Peek for Stamping Dragon Designs 1st Sketch Challenge

2009-11-27T14:37:00.002-05:00

Stamping Dragon Designs upcoming sketch challenge on December 1st, be sure to check it out! There is a prize.

Stamping Dragon Designs

2009-11-22T07:52:00.001-05:00

Lucky me! I was just added to the design team of Stamping Dragon Designs

Hippy Love, need I say more? Who doesn't remember putting patches on our jeans or maybe watching Laugh In? Okay, I'm getting old; I made my son watch an episode and he didn't find it near as funny as I did. The Hippy Love stamp was created by Stamping Dragon Designs and can be found at Dragons Lair Designs The stamp is heart shaped and has stars scattered around it (hard to see in my picture, sorry). Did I mention in an earlier blog that I like stamping, coloring, and scrapbooking??

More Cards

2009-11-22T07:32:00.000-05:00

Here's one of the cards I am making for my Mom.

And a sympathy card I did for good friends at church.

I see London, I see France....

2009-11-22T07:25:00.000-05:00

Chris just returned from London, he didn't get to go to France, he spent a lot of time with my husband's relatives. He had a very nice trip and wants to return. He is even debating completing college there.

Nice picture, I might make a photographer out of him yet!

Of course, there had to be a picture of an elephant.

M&M Designz

2009-11-22T07:15:00.003-05:00

My anniversary card for my husband helped me land a spot on the M&M Designz design team.

This stamp is Praying Child & Friend and I had lots of fun coloring it with my markers. Growing up, my sister and I always said this prayer before going to sleep. You can find this precious stamp at Digital-Ink Co. and search under M&M Designz. Take a peak at all of her stamps.

Happy Anniversary Sweetheart

2009-11-09T17:21:00.001-05:00

Last, but not least, is my wonderful husband Steve. November 8th was our 23rd wedding anniversary. He said it only felt like 10 years....for him, this is a compliment to me. He has always been there for me and our family. I couldn't have asked for a better man!

I wish the picture was clearer, guess I'll have to ask my teenager how to fix it. I found this M&M Designz image at Digital-Ink Co. and it was perfect for my anniversary card to my husband.

My Handsome Son, Chris

2009-11-09T11:52:00.001-05:00

Can't forget my handsome son, Chris. He is my mission trip partner. We have been to Kenya three times, we both love it there! Chris has been designing jewelry for over 4 years (he's only 19). His latest show was Saturday.

He asked me to make him 100 Thank You cards to pass out to customers - now you know what I have been doing with all my spare time!

If you would like to see close ups of some of his work, please visit Designs By Christopher Lee

My Beautiful Daughter, Carol

2009-11-09T11:32:00.003-05:00

I sponsor a beautiful girl who lives in Nairobi, Kenya at the Havilla Children's Orphanage.

Carol Muthoni, 15

Her birthday was November 11th, this is the card I made for her.

Here is the elephant I promised you. I sent this card to Carol also, it is extra special because it was for her and the elephant is my favorite animal of Africa.

If you would like to learn more about sponsoring a child of Africa, please follow this link to BrightPoint For Children

Tired yet?

2009-11-09T11:17:00.000-05:00

Tired of looking at my cards yet? This is what happens when you don't update regularly and people keep asking to see your work.

Flowers

2009-11-09T11:07:00.001-05:00

I enjoy doing flowers - they remind me of a smile.

Africa

2009-11-09T10:56:00.004-05:00

Most of you know, Missions is my passion! I love the people, especially the children of Africa. Kenya is where I have my second home (don't I wish!). These are some card I made of African animals. Each animal is hand colored.

I didn't forget the elephant, you will see it later - it is extra special to me!

Free Stamps!

2009-11-09T10:24:00.001-05:00

Stampaganza is Here!

Are you a long-time fan of stamps or just venturing into this fun hobby? Now is the perfect time to stock up on some My Acrylix Stamp Sets from Close To My Heart. Until November 30, 2009, when you make a purchase of any two stamp sets (sizes A, B, C, D or E) at full retail price, you will receive a third stamp set (equal or lesser value up to $22.95) of your choice for FREE! Choose from any stamp set offered in any of the 2009 Idea Books. Stamp sets that will be retiring at the end of the year are highlighted on my website. GET THEM BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!!

Shop online at http://www.sherrysapsford.myctmh.com/

November Stamp of the Month

D1377 Around the Block - Set of 28 $22.95

Sample made by my upline Tina Sutton

Christmas Card Workshop

2009-11-03T11:29:00.005-05:00

Saturday, November 14th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
375 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068

How would you like to make your own Christmas cards for friends and family? I would like to teach you how. It's really easy to make cards, just ask Rick, Richard, Jeff, Steve, Chris, David, the list goes on and on. AND they even had fun!

Reminder of costs for this month:

$15 for regular crop (which includes Christmas card make & take) proceeds will benefit the ministries of Chattahoochee Baptist Church

$30 for ALL - 24 Christmas cards with all supplies including instruction. You must preregister & prepay for supplies on/before November 11th.

E-mail me at scrapbook@cbc.us.com

Sympathy Cards

2009-10-29T15:11:00.000-04:00

I've been slow to post my artwork...working on that!

World Card Day

2009-09-28T15:15:00.000-04:00

Chattahoochee Baptist Church is celebrating "World Card Day" by making cards for our congregation. Please feel free to join us on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. There is no cost. Location: 375 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068

Digiments http://digiments.blogspot.com/ is supporting our ministry by donating digital sentiments. Please check them out! They have been wonderful to our church.

GRACE

2009-08-26T18:40:00.008-04:00

This is one of my favorite cards. Our Pastor loves to use GRACE (God's Riches At Christ's Expense) in his teachings.

Scrapbook Ministry

2009-08-12T22:10:00.004-04:00

Please join me each month at Chattahoochee Baptist Church for our scrapbook ministy. If you would like to learn (or already know how) to scrapbook and make cards, we are looking for you. We usually meet on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please contact me at scrapbook@chattahoocheebaptistchurch.org for additional information.

Welcome

2009-08-12T21:55:00.010-04:00

Welcome to Straight From the Heart. I've decided to add blogging to the list of things I need to do; I seem to have a little more time on my hands after being laid off of work :>)