Birthday Card Made with Scraps

If Jacqueline and her lovely Scrap Basket weren't incentive enough, there is a challenge at {capture the moment} to creatively use scraps in a project....and if there's one never-ending supply I have, it's scraps. See photo below.....

So why not  put the scraps to good use? I needed a birthday card for my BIL who is a hard working Firefighter. Here is his card in process...

Note my new Tonic scissors...I can't recommend these enough! I've struggled with osteoarthritis in my fingers and hands for more than 20 years and these scissors have revolutionized my crafting life! Thank you Tim Holtz for designing this wonderful tool. A special thank you to Linda at Stamp Fever (my favorite Local Stamp Store) for stocking these fabulous Tonic scissors!!

And now for the finished project:

I just love the "On My Couch" set from PTI. I tried to make the chair with the sentiment look like a well-worn leather chair....perfect for relaxing.

In addition to the PTI stamps I also used:

Hero Arts stamps- CL139 Birthday Messages and S5101 Raindrop Background (on the kraft chair)

Scrap cardstock and patterned papers (some pre-stamped)

Scrap jute

Thought for the Day: Sharing some verses to claim when searching the Scriptures-
Psalm 119:18 "Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your Law."
Luke 24:45 "And He (Jesus) opened their understanding that they might comprehend the Scriptures"
John 14:26 "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My Name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you."
It is so great to know that we don't have to struggle to understand God's Word- He's provided all the help we need. I'm praying you will find just what you need today!
God Bless You,
Nancy