Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Faithbooking Blog has moved!

The faithbooking blog has been moved. You can see all the current blog posts found here as well as any new blog posts from May 15, 2007.

New blog is located at: http://www.FaithfullyYours.net

If you are already signed up to receive blog updates, you will continue to do so. Thank you!

Faithfully,

Dawn

Friday, May 11, 2007

Scrapbooking with Transparencies

Transparencies are clearly a hot and fun addition to our scrapbooks! You can find full size 12x12 transparencies which often make putting a layout together a breeze, simply add photos and journaling and you are done. Transparencies are also available in 4x6 frames and many other sizes.

Are you wondering how to attach transparencies to your layout? Sabrina Tolbertson offers some tips and ideas at http://www.faithfullyyours.net/Scrapbooking-with-Transparencies.html.



Now available in the Faithfully Yours store...

*Beautiful, horizontal 4x6 frame

For those of you who answered the questions to my "faithbooking help" plea, I promised you a free 4x6 transparent frame. Please visit the store and email me with your choice of frame and address. If you would like to place an order, put your choice in the comments section and I'll include it with your order. Thank you!

Faithfully,

Dawn

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Blessings Contest Winner

Congratulations to Sherry Green for winning the Blessings Contest!


The greatest joy in my life here on earth is FAMILY! God has so richly blessed me with a wonderful, loving husband, Ben. He treats me like a queen and truly is my prince Charming. After 7 years of marriage, losing a child during the fifth month of pregnancy, and many more years of not beingable to conceive, God allowed us to adopt a beautiful daughter, Cynthia Joy, then son-in-law, Dennis. Now my true joy is being a grandmother to Denny, Jacob and Michaela. They never fail to make me smile and thank God for this privilege.

And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them. Mark 9:42

You can see all the entries for the Blessings Contest in the Faithfully Yours gallery. The gallery has a new look too. Come check it out, upload, share and be inspired!

Faithfully,

Dawn

Friday, April 27, 2007

Satan doesn't like faithbooking

I have come to the conclusion that satan doesn't want us glorifying God in our faithbooks. Why?
  • I can't upload the "Blessings" layouts from the contest to the gallery.
  • I can't open the program that I use to build/update Faithfully Yours.
  • I have experienced numerous problems to the shopping cart.
However, I am persevering...
  • Based on my research, if I upgrade the gallery the upload issue will be resolved. So now I have to find someone to do that. Then I will upload to the gallery and notify you of the wonderful layouts I have received for the contest along with the winner!
  • I have a support ticket in for the site program and hopefully my dh can help when he gets home from work.
  • The shopping cart support has fixed the problem, however the current availability may or may not be correct. The girls have been helping me count and take inventory so you can be sure what you see as available is correct. (still in the works) After God's blessing Faithfully Yours with orders, I really didn't enjoy emailing customers stating an item was out of stock. I appreciate your patience and understanding!

In the meantime, I thought I would share a layout from the Blessings contest by design team member Sabrina Tolbertson.

(click for larger view)

Scripture:

because of your father's God, who helps you, because of the Almighty, who blesses you, with blessings of the heavens above, blessings of the deep that lies below, blessings of the breast and womb. Genesis 49:24

Faithfully,

Dawn

Sunday, April 22, 2007

Faithbook Contest

Are you blessed? I hope you answered "Yes!" I would love to see your layouts documenting your blessings. Here are some ideas to get you going...

Title Ideas:
Blessings
My Blessings
I am Blessed
So blessed

Supporting verses:

because of your father's God, who helps you, because of the Almighty, who blesses you, with blessings of the heavens above, blessings of the deep that lies below, blessings of the breast and womb. Genesis 49:24

All these blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God. DT 27:23

I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. 1Cor 9:23

Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
Psalm 32:1

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:8

Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust Psalm 40:4

Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O LORD. Psalm 89:15

And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. Mark 9:42

Sketch idea:


Contest details:

Send your layout to info@FaithfullyYours.net along with journaling, materials used and any special techniques used.

Deadline: April 26, winner to be annouced in Faithful Friday post

Prize: $20 shopping spree in Faithfully Yours store

***Entries will be shared in a faithbooking quick start guide or on Faithfully Yours website.

Hurry, only a few days for this contest. Good luck and have fun!

Faithfully,

Dawn


Friday, April 20, 2007

Layout share + 26 new items added to FY Store

Yesterday I was blessed to have a girlfriend come over and scrap! It has been awhile and it felt good! Here was the outcome:

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Celebrating Kori's 2nd birthday in Kansas City with family and fun!

What made this layout spread nice is I was able to use alot of photos and minimal supplies. I used Be Blessed Scrapbooking's Celebrate and Delight patterned papers for the background. Then I simply added scraps of cardstock to add a little color and dimension. I used a pinwheel flower punch for the bows on my "gifts". The layout didn't require much journaling, so I chose to incorporate scripture verses about gifts from God.

Journaling:
Thanks be to God for his undescribable gift! 2 Cor 9:14-15

For it is by grace you hae been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God Eph 2:7-9

26 New items added to the Faithfully Yours Store:

4 items back in stock:

Faithfully,

Dawn

Friday, April 13, 2007


Journaling block:
Patiently EndureOur lives are rollercoasters. We experience moments on the mountain tops and moments in the valleys. Even in times of trial, we experience ups and downs. At one point, you may feel "strong" in your faith and trust in God to pull you through. His will be done, no matter what even if it isn't what you really want. And then there are those times when, dare I say, you are angry with God. You feel He is not near, isn't answering your prayers(or fast enough), doesn't care about you and your situation or is just too busy for you. It is in these times when your faith is being tested and you must stand strong. It is also in these times that I start to take matters in my own hands. I simply cannot wait any longer and so I set out to "fix" it. But what usually happens? I make things worse. Perhaps my quick fix isn't in God's timing, or the other person involved or not the right solution according to God. Someone once told me, "you have to give it to God. Just keep it to Him." All I thought was "Yeah, but..." During one of these times I started reading my Bible and was led to 2 Peter 2:9 "if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from trials and to hold the unrighteous for the day of judgement, while continuing their punishment." Ok, I'm starting to feel a little better, perhaps some relief around the corner...upon further reading I found Revelation 3:10 "Since you have kept my command to endure patiently," wait stop right there. Endure patiently. Two things I do not particularly care for. Endure meaning to suffer without yielding, to bear without resistance. And patience! Eight years ago when I prayed for patience I got pregnant with my third daughter and I have been learning ever since! Or have I? I have to constantly remind myself to be patient if I expect God to do a good work in me. When will I learn? Let's finish the verse, Revelation 3:10 "Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on the earth."

Journaling Strips:
God is in control. My patience is shortest when I am not in control. Believe with all your heart that God the creator and sustainer of all things knows what He is doing.

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are--yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:15-16

During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered Hebrews 5:7,8

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28...not saying its going to be "all good" but in what is best for us-for our ultimate good.

Have you ever considered doing a layout without photos? It was a challenge, but fun. Here are more ideas on scrapbooking without photos.

Materials used in layout:
Fun Love digital kit by Melissa Rose
Misc. digital elements
Transparency (coming soon...)

Faithfully,

Dawn