Old and New

This card teams an old image from WD-142 Lilac Blessing with a new saying from WD-216 Thankful.  It was designed as a "thank you" for Jacki Jones, the person actually quoted...

It happened like this...

Several months ago, while visiting Jacki's blog, The Card Castle, I read these nine words in one of Jacki's posts. 

If you ask me now what the post was about, I can't really remember, but her conclusion of the situation was, "Never underestimate your small part in someone else's blessing."  The words stuck with me like a glue dot on the fingernail. 

I had never thought about being blessed in these terms before, but I couldn't get over how true the saying rang...

I thought of the times someone chose to do something for me, seemingly insignificant to them, while at that very moment, it was just what I needed, and blessed me greatly... 

Conversely, I wondered how many times I had neglected to do something for someone else because I second guessed my initial impulse by thinking the deed too small or insignificant (or "stupid)?  If I'm honest, I'd have to say lots of times...

Anyway, Jacki's quote started me looking at "blessings" with different eyes.  The more I thought about what she'd said, the more I began to internalize its meaning.  I no longer think there is anything too little to do for someone. 

After all, a smile, a kind or encouraging word, or even just the simplest of cards... Certainly God has sometimes used these things to bless me, so why shouldn't I let Him use the same things from me to bless someone else?  There isn't anything too small.  These days, if the idea crosses my mind, I commit my actions to the Lord, and try to follow through.

Of course, you must all know by now that I love rubberized word/quotes, so when prepping time for the new release came came along, these nine words had to be part of it... Seems a really nice way to let someone know the little thing they did meant a great deal.

As for the cardworks -- Basic, basic, basic... Stamped in black and clear embossed.  Colored with markers and Layered.  You can't really see it, but the black strip was embossed with the Cuttlebug Swiss Dot folder, and the lilacs were "stickled" in Lavender.

Susan T.
 

Comments

[Annelies]

Very nice card!
I also wanted to let you know I already received the stamps I won. I like them a lot and I'll try to show something soon.
Thanks again, Annelies

[Michelle Adams]

Susan, you and your stamps are a blessing to me. Thought you should know. xo hugs xo

[cheryl horton]

Susan,

Those lilacs look so beautiful I think I can smell them. Such a rich sweet aroma. Just love the card and can't wait to see the whole catalog!