Moving Day!!

That's right...it is moving day for A Faith Perspective! I am so excited to announce the grand opening of the A Faith Perspective social network!! This is so cool- we have videos, resources, great chat features, think Facebook for Faithbookers...cool, huh?!

So- this is the last post at this address- ya'll need to come on over to the new, improved site:

A Faith Perspective

FaithBuilder Friday

Have I ever pointed you to Crosswalk?  I really don't think I have, and that is a shame!  This is such an awesome resource...and massive!!  You can find everything, here.  It is broken down into 'channels'...and there are channels for every topic of interest.  There is even radio, video, ecards...it is truly amazing!!  You really need to bookmark this one!

Crosswalk

Featured Blog of the Week

A while back, when I asked for blog recommendations, I got a link to Steph's...what a fun blog.  I  love the eye fun candy she has- her hubby was one very lucky boy on Valentine's Day!  I also enjoyed her digital art.  Definitely, take a few minutes, pay Steph a visit...and be sure to leave her some love!!

Congrats, Steph...your blog:  Steph's Scrap Happening is this week's Featured Blog of the Week.  Drop me a note at ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com  and I have a cute little blinkie for your blog to wear.

March Call for Pages

Scrapbook News and Review is accepting Layout submissions for it's March faithbooking column. The topic, this month, is Easter. Any page that deals with Easter- from your families traditions, to the reason for the Holiday are perfect.  I am also looking for Easter decorations in this call.

Details:
--All Pages/projects should be submitted by Feb 28th.
--Images should be no larger than 550 pixels on the longest side
--Image names should include project name and your name...For Example: Happy Birthday by Mary Smith.jpg
--Please include complete supply list in submission
--Please include contact information.
--Pages may be previously seen. If chosen, we respectfully request they be removed from any blogs or galleries. An 'Out for Publication' sign will be provided upon request.
--send submissions to: ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com

Featured Layout of the Week

Susan sent in this gem for the LAst AFP call for pages...and I loved it!!  The story is just awesome- and I love that she wrote it down to share with everyone.  I also love the stitching, blocking and all the special touches!!

Congrats, Susan, for being this week's Featured Layout of the Week...drop me a note at ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com and I will get you set up for a free month of the magazine!

Faithbuilder Friday

There is a new blog out there, and I am so excited!  I have followed Diane's Card blog for a while.  I love her heart, and her passion for Christ.  I have worked with her on a couple of projects, and I can tell you- she is as sweet and helpful as the day is long!

This week, she has started a blog by a woman...for women.  You have got to pay a visit to her new venture-  Women to Women: Sharing Jesus.  This is just bound to be a jewel!!

Featured Blog of the Week

I have found you another jewel!  Kay has an awesome blog, filled with lovely cards that encourage and uplift.  She is a member of the Our Daily Bread Design Team.  These stamps are awesome- and Kay does a great job showing them off!!

Kay's Creative Corner

Congrats, Kay!  You are this week's Featured Blog of the Week.  If you could drop me a note at ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com I have a cute little blinkie for your blog to wear.

Page Prompt

As we just had Valentine's Day...how about a layout that includes a verse with the word love in it?  It can be for anyone- God, spouse, children...just include a verse that has the word 'Love".

Have fun!

Featured Layout of the Week

This is one of the wonderful submissions I had for the last call for AFP.  Unfortunately, it wasn't quite right for the column...but I still wanted to share it with you!  Isn't it fun!

Congrats to Lisa Suwandi for having this week's Featured Layout of the Week!! 

Ready?

Are you ready for Valentines?  No?  Be sure to head over to the SNR Card Universe, tonight, for our Valentines Mini Card Crop.  We'll help you get finished up for Valentine's Day...and have a great time, too!  You might even win a prize...

Featured Blog of the Week

For the last few weeks, we have been looking at blogs/stores that sell awesome Scripture stamps.  I just got a few new ones, and have fallen in love with the entire concept!  It makes it so easy to add a Scripture sentiment to an encouraging card or a family layout.

This week, I want to point out Unity Stamps, to you. They hav some truly lovely stamps, that are really word art.  Just click on the products, and the words and sentiments.  Looking for ideas on how to use Scripture Stamps?  Be sure to check out their gallery while you are there!!

We {HEART} Card Makers Week

Because SNR Loves cards, and card makers, we are having a week long celebration to launch the SNR Card Universe.  There will be contests, special challenges, articles, sketches and more...all leading to a fun Valentine's Mini Card Crop Friday night. It's a week of fun and excitement you won't want to miss!!

An Entire Card Universe!!

Love making cards? Love stamping? Love talking and learning about
making cards? So do we!! Scrapbook News and Review is thrilled to
present an entire universe created just for you!! The SNR Card Universe
is built with the card maker in mind, and has resources you have only
dreamed of having at your finger tips! Resources that include:



Sketch Vault: We have included an entire gallery dedicated to card sketches.



Video Archive: We have pages and pages of card making videos already
cataloged for your viewing pleasure. We have gathered videos from all
over the web into one easy to navigate collection...and we would love
to add yours, too.



Tutorial Library: We have gathered a huge list of fun and exciting tutorials for you to try.



Blog Roll: Our Blog Roll is divided into Sketch Sites, Challenge Blogs, and Card Making Blogs for easy navigation.



Event Calendar: Want to know what is going on in the Card Making world with a single glance? Here's your source.



Forums: Ever wish there was a forum just for card makers? Well, now
there is! Come visit with us, discuss your passion, and make new
friends! We can't wait to meet you!



The hottest new online Magazine is launching the hottest new online card making community...and you are invited!!

FaithBuider Friday

So my sister sent me a link to a blog she stalks...and I am hooked!  This guy is funny, insightful, and just plain fun.

Take a look:  Stuff Christians Like

Chime In!

This week's question is a very simple one:  Do ou want to keep doing Chime in's?  I love hearing about all of you, and getting to know you a little better- but participation for this feature has not been great.  Soooo- if you want to keep dong this, leave a comment and let me know...thanks!

Featured Blog of the Week

I have promised you a few great stamp makers- ones that make Christian stamps for our cards and layouts.  This week, I am sending you over to Verve.  I have to say- I love their Plain Janes.  I bought a stack of them, and have been using them to pieces!  They are perfect for card sentiments- but they add a great touch as journaling to layouts, too!

Take a look!  Verve Stamps.

Featured Layout of the Week

I love this layout!  I love the graphic nature of it, I love the black and white colors.  I love the journaling around the edges.  Most of all, I love the heart of it.  This one doesn't just speak to me, it speaks straight into my heart!!

Congrats, Hazel, for having this week's Featured Layout.  If you will drop me a note at ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com I will get you set up with a free month of SNR.

Chime In!!

Tell me what your preacher talked about last Sunday.  I love hearing the topics that are chosen.  We are going through a series about whether we can logically believe in a literal Christ of the Gospels.  Very interesting.

Featured Blog of the Week

I don't normally do this- because we are not trying to sell things here at AFP.  But, I really think having great scripture stamps is a resource to a faithbooker.  So, for the next couple of weeks, I am going to point you to a few blogs for stamp manufacturers.

This week, we will start with Our Daily Bread.  This is an awesome company that specializes in Christian stamps.  They have an outstanding product list, and a design team that will give you ideas on how to use them. 

Congrats to Our Daily Bread for being this week's Featured Blog of the Week!!

Page Prompts

This week let's keep it simple.  Choose a favorite verse, and scrap one way that you are applying it to your life.  Don't just scrap the verse- tell how you are living it out.  Have fun!

Featured Layout of the Week

Looky what I found!  Isn't it pretty!  I love the colors, the shape...and that big 'ol grommet.  Very cool! 

Congrats to Angel Wilde for being this week's Featured Layout of the Week.  Angel, shoot me an email at ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com and I will get you hooked up for a free month of the magazine.

Chime In!

Everybody is talking Super Bowl...and most people have a favorite team.  So- who's yours?  Did your team make it, this year.  Come on- tell us all about it!!

Featured Blog of the Week!

Last week, I featured one of Amy's cards as project of the week.  So mnay asked for her blog address, I just had to feature her!  Now, if you are thinking that this was a one time thing- she just made one really great card...boy, are you going to be surprised!!  This woman has the most lovely cards!!  Seriously!! 

Congrats, Amy, for being this week's Featured Blog of the Week!!  Pickled Paper Designs

Be sure to leave Amy some love when you visit!!

Page Prompt

I have the wonter blues.  I confess it.  I hate winter- which is a complete reversal.  Winter used to be my favorite season...how foolish was I?  Anyway- I have wised up, and assumed my place among the winter haters support group.  I say all this, because I am having problems finding joy or being thankful for winter.  So, you all get to help me out.  Your page prompt, this week, is to do a page thanking God for what you LIKE about winter.  Surely, there has to be something, right?!  Be sure to show me- I definitely need to see this one!

Monday News!

A couple of things to tell you all, today!  First- the January issue of Scrapbook News and Review is up- YEAH!!  As always, this is an awesome issue!  I am constantly amazed at the talent we have on staff.  The cool thing is, as we grow and people hear about us- we are getting so much great input and contributions from our readers, too!  So awesome to see the magazine grow, evolve and improve.  If you haven't checked us out, I highly recommend it!!  There is just soooo much there!! 

The other thing I wanted to mention:  I had a couple of people ask me for the blog address for last week's Featured Layout.  Understandable- it was totally incredible, wasn't it?!  Well, keep your eyes peeled...cause I have a feeling she might be Featured Blog real soon, lol!!

FaithBuilder Friday

So many people have Iphones and Blackberries and nifty cell phones, I just had to mention this resource. Imagine having an entire Bible- and Bible reference library with you- all the time...how awesome would that be?! Olive Tree Software has versions of their program out for a huge list of platforms and devices- including a free desktop version. This also includes daily reading plans and devotionals- so you can use your lunch hours for the Lord and learning. Cool, huh?!

Chime In!

An easy peasy one, this week- we need one, right?! It's winter, we are stuck inside...well, most of us...tell me your favorite indoor activity. Come on- we could all use an idea, right?! So, leave a comment and Chime In!

Page Prompt

This week, as we start the new year, I would like you to take a look backwards. I know, every site in the world is suggesting a 2008 layout. But, I want you to do it from a Spiritual perspective. What is the one lesson that the Lord worked with you on in the last year? If you are like me, there were a few...but what is one that jumps to mind. Remember to share your work- we will all be encouraged by seeing it!!

Layout of the Week...

is back!!! Yeah!! Thanks for being patient with me- I really appreciate it...and I appreciated the break, too! This week, I have the most stunning card to show you! Look what I found over on Amy's blog- isn't it just wonderful!! I mean, the colors, the distressing- this isn't a card, it's a little work of art!

Congrats to Amy Sheffer for being this week's Layout of the Week- if you shoot me an email at ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com we will get your free month of the magazine started.

FaithBuilder Friday

Talking of resolutions, I thought this article was fun: Christian Music Artist Share New Year's Resolutions. Always nice to know, I'm not the only one!!

Chime In!!

Hey- time to answer the question...what are your Spiritual Resolutions for this year? I would love to hear them!

I chose 4 words that the Lord has led me to concentrate on in my Walk: trust, beauty, heart and serve.

So- what about you? Leave a comment, and let's hear them!

Featured Blog of the Week

This is a blog I found a while ago...and I am loving it! She has a great perspective- great testimony, and great eye candy. What's not to love!! You all have to take a moment and visit :

Scrapper Mom

Be sure to leave her some love, too!!

Congrats, ScrapperMom for being this week's Featured Blog!! If you will drop me a line at ahouse@scrapbooknewsandreview.com I have a cute little blinkie for your blog to wear.

Page Prompt

OK, I have to point out Patter's new challenge series. Remember, last year she hosted the incredible Scripture Memory Verse Challenge. I loved that!! I didn't get to play every year- but I am hoping to add a few more cards in this year, as she replays it.

This year, Patter is hosting a Names of God Challenge. This is so cool! Every OTHER week, she gives us an attribute of God. We get to scrap about it. This week was HOLY. What a great chance to do a little study on the word Holy, talk to God a bit about it...then scrap our thoughts on it! Now, I actually have my Payer Journal set up in a 3 ring binder. (Decorated- of course, lol). This lets me set up sections the way I wanted. I mention this, because I have a section in my Prayer Journal for 8 1/2x 11 layouts I scrap on topics the Lord and I are working on. I have found it an incredible time of learning and growth, as We scrap together...and I love looking back over our lessons, too! My Names of God pages are going straight into this section!!

Be sure to hop over and check out Triple the Scraps for more info!!

Welcome Back!!

Hey, everyone!! Hoping and praying you all had a great Holiday! I am just getting back at it from my vacation- what a wonderful time of rest and recuperation! I love the way the Lord builds seasons of rest into our lives. Now, all I have to do is get back into the routine of things!!

I know we usually have LOTW today- I am going to start slowly, though...say hi- wish you all the BEST New Year- and we will get back at it tomorrow. I promise!! Thanks so much for your understanding!