Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart

• Spring Animal Pack Clipart
• Pattern Paper - Echo Park, Away We Go
• Ink - Stampin' Up - Mossy Meadow
• Sentiment - The Stamps Of Life, Oct 2017 Kit Club - Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart"
• Die Cuts - Stitched Circle, Stitched Square

Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart

This happy little bee is hard at work, gathering sweetness wherever it goes. What a wonderful reminder to look for blessings in our own lives.

Gratitude changes our perspective. Even on difficult days, there is always something to thank God for—a kind word, a sunny afternoon, a good friend, or simply His faithful presence.

"Give thanks in all circumstances." — 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Dear Lord, open our eyes to the blessings that surround us each day. Help us cultivate grateful hearts and remember that every good gift comes from You. Amen.

Thanks for stopping by, 

Janis

YouTube Channel: Pause Dream Enjoy

Blog: Pause Dream Enjoy

Challenge Blog: Crafting Happiness Challenges

*Note: I have a subscription to Creative Fabrica and use tons of their images for my different crafting needs. If you want to check out their affiliate program, click here for details: Creative Fabrica! 

I also use other items from various sources such as Stampin' Up!, Pink & Main, Cardz TV Stamps, The Stamps Of Life.... the list goes on. LOL Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments and visiting with me to see my latest creations. God Bless You!

Snail Mail... But Make It Fabulous

This one showed up moving at a snail’s pace… but with THIS much personality, it gets a pass. 

Look at that face! Those eyes, that smile, the butterflies hitching a ride—this little guy is clearly not in a hurry, and honestly? He’s having a better time because of it.

• Whimsical Spring Snail Clipart PNG
• Stampin' Up: Cardstock, Pattern Papers
• Die-Cuts: Die-namics Large Stitched Circle Dies
• My Creative Time: Stitched Grass (one of my favorite Die-Cuts)
• Gold Gems
• Chalk: to color the background of the image

I had fun leaning into the bright, happy colors here—the bold hearts, the pop of orange, that cheerful grass detail—it all feels a little playful, a little silly, and completely carefree.

This card doesn’t rush to the finish line… it enjoys every tiny step along the way.

Moral of the story: Slow down… you might be missing the fun.

Now I’m curious… Are you a “go-go-go” person… or do you enjoy taking the scenic route sometimes?

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*Note: I have a subscription to Creative Fabrica and use tons of their images for my different crafting needs. If you want to check out their affiliate program, click here for details: Creative Fabrica! 

I also use other items from various sources such as Stampin' Up!, Pink & Main, Cardz TV Stamps, Sizzix, Die-namics.... the list goes on. LOL Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments and visiting with me to see my latest creations. God Bless You!

Janis

My blog: Pause Dream Enjoy

My Crafting blog: Crafting Happiness Challenges

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The Impossible Is Often The Untried

• Cute Frogs  
• Stampin Up - Cardstock & pattern papers
• Dies - Sizzix Dotted Circles
• Glitter Enamel Dots
• Sticker phrases

The Impossible Is Often The Untried

This little froggy looks way too confident for someone standing there with pants that cute… and honestly? I admire that energy.

Big eyes, tiny smile, hands folded like he already knows something the rest of us are still figuring out—it’s impossible not to grin back at him. And that sentiment? “The impossible is often the untried.” Whew. Tiny frog. Big truth.

I had fun leaning into the playful contrast on this one. The bright pink layers against those soft greens make everything feel cheerful and encouraging without losing that cozy handmade charm. And those little enamel dots? They feel like tiny sparks of possibility scattered around the whole design.

This card feels hopeful… but not in a loud, dramatic way. More like a gentle reminder that sometimes the thing standing between us and something amazing is simply trying.

Not perfection.
Not certainty.
Just the courage to begin.

There’s something really calming about creating cards like this. Taking scraps, colors, textures, and tiny details… and turning them into encouragement someone can actually hold in their hands. That’s a special kind of joy.

This card doesn’t shout “be fearless”… it quietly says, “What if it works?”

Moral of the story: So many impossible things stay impossible simply because no one tried first.

Now I’m curious… What’s something you’ve always wanted to try, but haven’t quite talked yourself into yet?

Janis

My YouTube Channel: Janis Lewis, Pause Dream Enjoy

                        My blog: Pause Dream Enjoy

        My Crafting blog:  Crafting Happiness Challenges

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*Note: I have a subscription to Creative Fabrica and use tons of their images for my different crafting needs. If you want to check out their affiliate program, click here for details: Creative Fabrica! 

I also use other items from various sources such as Stampin' Up!, Pink & Main, Cardz TV Stamps, Sizzix, Die-namics.... the list goes on. LOL Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments and visiting with me to see my latest creations. God Bless You!

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