Sunday, February 1, 2015

Glory Art Scripture Challenge #2

Today I'm sharing more art for Patter Cross' Glory Art Scripture Challenge.  Challenge #2 is "Representative".  In Patter's study, she poses the questions, "What kind of representative are you for the Lord?  Does your life honor Him?  Do you represent Him well?"  You can read Patter's entire study here.

We don't have to walk around toting a bible and quoting scripture to represent the Lord.  We represent the Lord by living a life that is pleasing to Him.  By studying His word so we will know how to walk in righteousness.  By asking for His forgiveness when we mess up and being thankful for His grace and mercy when He gives us opportunity after opportunity to get it right and to grow in Him. As I was meditating on this, one of my favorite passages of scripture came to mind...

You are the light of the world.  A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.  Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven.
                                                                                                         Matthew 5:15-16 NIV


I decided to create a 4x6 scripture card using these verses.   I started with a plain manila card and used Dylusions sprays to create my colored background.  I added some sun rays with Distress Ink and a Tim Holtz stencil.  I created a border with a couple of stamps and a Signo pen, distressed the card edges, and spritzed the whole thing with gold Heidi Swapp Color Shine.  After adding some Stickles to the light bulbs on the border, I added my embellishments.  Here's my finished project...




I have to give a shout out to my blogging friend Shelley Chavis who is a very talented mixed media artist and scrapbooker.  Being a mixed media newbie, I've learned a lot from the wonderful artwork and tutorials she posts on her blog, Shelley R Chavis, Living the Creative Life!

So, who do you represent???  If it's the Most High God, let your light shine!!!!

I'm linking this post to Word Art Wednesday Challenge # 168.

Thanks for stopping by.  Blessings!



10 comments:

  1. What a fabulous card Gemiel - love your colours and the sun-rays bursting forth.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  2. This is gorgeous Gemiel. Wonderful colors. Great post too.

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  3. You TOTALLY ROCKED IT, Gemiel! I love all of the details! WOW! FAB job, lady! XOXO

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  4. Stunning! Love the backround, that stencil is one of my favourites. I particularly love all the lightbulbs. Wonderful.

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  5. Gemiel, I love it. Beautiful my friend. And, thanks for the link as I am new to mixed media also.

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  6. What a great verse you chose. How wonderful to be able to light the path for others. I love the vibrant beauty of your card too ANd the cute little lights on top.

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  7. Oh, Gemiel!! It's fabuous! So well said too! Thank you very much! :o)

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  8. This is wonderful Gemiel ! Just love the lightbulbs and all the gorgeous background colours.

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