Write the vision! Read the vision! Run with the vision! Habakkuk 2:2

Dream Catcher by Tina Riley copyright 1998

I wish you could have been there, that 28^th day of August back in '63

What a wonder my ears heard and my eyes did see

I know you think that all we ever did was march and sing

But something was awakened in me by the words of  Dr. King

"I have a dream" is simply what the reverend said

The picture he painted still echoes in my head

He talked about Lincoln and how he worked to set the slaves free

And it holds true today- that many still have not tasted the fruit of liberty

He recited part of America's founding creeds

He invited those mere words to manifest as deeds

What Dr. King did was challenge us all

I felt like I had to do something- I had to answer the call

Now I had felt this way before- every Sunday when I heard my own reverend preach

And I'd leave the service with a burning fire- determined my goal to reach

But before long the flame would fizzle and die

Most times before I could even begin to try

We all are guilty: We say that we are going to get involved

Then on March 1^st all the excitement has dissolved

But the battle remains before us and it must be fought

Not necessarily with our fists, but by changing our thoughts

Back then "Non-Violence" was our war cry

But deep inside I know I must be willing to die

If freedom is ever going to ring

We as Christians must begin to live the words that we sing

Perhaps you're wondering "what can I do to change this world I'm in?"

We must stomp out all forms of injustice, hatred and sin

I've even questioned how this could be done

For I am no army- I'm only one

But I've learned that one impregnated with the word of truth

Is all it takes for society's shackles to be loosed

Perhaps I won't even live to see the battle won

But I've decided to spread the good news of God and his only Son

God sent Jesus to set ALL captives free

Not just those who were born with skin like me

There are chains greater than racism that can't even be seen

All I want- is to see those demons of oppression fleeing

The only way to change a nation

Is to offer it God's plan of salvation

We must still work to change rules, regulations, and laws

But political victories won't free the world - so don't be in awe

In order to change the wicked nature of men you must first change his heart

This can only be done if JESUS plays a part

So, what happens now- I mean to the dream

The saints must join together as one unified team

No one is exempt- so do whatever you are able

No excuses- just bring your strengths to the brotherhood table

Whatever you do don't just sit and wait

Pray, fast, study, plan, organize...JUST GO! Before it's to late

Summertime and the Scrapping is Easy Day 20

Assignment: add a person to your card.

I used this image I received in a Cricut cut exchange.  Thanks Kelli!  Once again, I used scraps for this project.

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Summertime and the Scrapping is Easy Day 19

Assignment:  Make a layered paper flower. Use paint on background.

Since I made this type of flower on an earlier card for this class, I decided to make a different kind of flower.

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Summertime and the Scrapping is Easy Day 18

Assignment: use negative space on card, make a window, place sentiment in window.

Sentiment: Dreams.  This was done from all scraps.

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Summertime and the Scrapping is Easy Day 17

Assignment: use large paper, round edges, use color in photos 

This is my Godson, Emmanuel.  I did this lo in a few minutes before the deadline for uploading for the class.  Can't you tell? lol  I sorta kinda followed the sketch.

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August Creative Dare

This is my submission for the monthly dare hosted by Tracy W.  I was inspired by her Mixed Media Mondays show.  The dare was to just let go, use your favorite quote and create something in 1-1.5 hours.  I spent an hour on this art journal page.

 

Water color, sharpie paint pen, MS marker

 

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Summertime and the Scrapping is Easy Day 16

The assignment: ink edges. I saw both of these images on pinterest.  I made the the flower and the paw from scraps.  The sentiment: my friend.

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Summertime and the Scrapping is Easy Day 15

The assignment: use 3 colors, 3 photos, 3 elements etc.  You know the make a triangle guideline.  I followed the sketch, but turned it vertical.  I used several pictures of my dog for one of the strips.  The chipboard title (puppy love) and the food dish sticker were sent to me by a fellow crafter.  Thanks Sharon.

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Summertime and the Scrapping is Easy Day 14

The assignment: use at least 4 different elements to add texture. 

1. edge punch
2. ribbon
3. heart punch
4. pp
5. rubber stamp
6. bling
7. glossy accents
8. cs
9. inked edges
10. faux stitching

Sentiment: Thanks for being YOURSELF.

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Summertime and the Scrapping is Easy Day 13

I really did my own thing on this assignment as I was out of town.  I was inspired by Queen Kat who was inspired by Leslie.  And the scraplift goes on.  I was given this picture by my friend's Aunt. I told her that yellow roses were my favorite flowers.  The lo reads A Yellow Rose...is what I love today.  

misted and used alcohol inks on the bg paper, made the flower, the leaf is made from acetate packaging. All elements are made from scraps except the bg paper.

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Summertime and the Scrapping is Easy Day 12

The assignment: use metal and four different size squares and as always there is a sketch.  And as usual I am not following the rules exactly.

The metal pebbles say: wish, dream, hope: I THINK lol

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WOOOOOWEEEEE!

I have been in the house all day and feeling kinda blah and having some increased pain.  In spite of the pain, I was going stir crazy; so I said to my dog, Dugan, let's go outside for a bit and get some fresh air.  He headed straight down the wheelchair ramp and into the backyard while I waited on the landing.  Then I saw a package sitting on the railing.  I thought: this must belong to my neighbors, I better call them.  Then I saw that the package was addressed to me.  I could not imagine...it must be some kind of mistake.  Then I thought: hurry up Dugan and go potty so I can get inside to open this box. (LOL)

This was inside:

What a cool gift.  I never heard of a zink hAppy.  I have no idea who sent it to me, but I do have my suspicions, (LOL)  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  And a humble thanks to the ultimate gift giver for putting people in my life who really care and pour into my crafting and into my spirit.  Thank you LORD.  I am going to read the quick start guide and idea book right now.  I am so blessed.

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Never too late

Here is an art journal page I made.  I was inspired by Tracy W.  She hosts a USTREAM show on Mondays. This was the July creative dare-but I missed the deadline. The hearts I used were left over from a Mother and Daughter Tea, held at my church more than 5 years ago.  WOW! That is a long time ago- that is why crafters cannot throw away anything- we eventually use it! lol

My friend, Donchel and I sponsored a table.  We invited our mothers, sisters, daughters, and nieces.   Each group decorated their table according to a theme.  Our theme was forgiveness and the color scheme was black and white.  We won first place for the most artistically decorated table.  I recall that we gave our prize to the table that we liked the best-their theme was light houses.  It was a fun event.  There is a scripture about forgiveness printed on each heart.

 

Can you tell that I REALLY need a new camera? : (  In person this page is really red. Sentiment:Carry forgiveness in your heart.

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Summertime and the Scrapping is Easy Day 10

The assignment: use a cluster and an unique shape. It is difficult to see, but the corrugated card board is ripped into a  nondescript shape

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Summertime and the Scrapping is Easy Day 11

The assignment: metal embellishment and flourish.  I turned the sketch, used book plates around the title, did some stitching, used metal dots with words and drew a flourish highlighting the bird on the pattern paper.

title: So Happy.  This was me on the front steps of my new house.  There were bushes in the front of the house and birds came there to nest so the bird paper is very significant to the story.

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