This is the 20th set of words for The Craft Barn's Quotes and Lyrics Challenge - DESTINY and/or GIFT. For my postcard this time I decided to go for this hymn as it was the first song that popped into my head. I've recently been re-watching Alias Smith and Jones on TV and this is one of the songs Pete Duel sings in that.
I've just used 3 lines on my postcard but there are a couple more verses below - I was thinking of doing the valley of love and delight or friends but decided to go for the easy option and just do a set of gifts. The stamps are the Christmas Parcel set by Oak House Studio coloured with markers and the background is a mix of Distress Stains.
'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free
'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be,
And when we find ourselves in the place just right,
'Twill be in the valley of love and delight.
'Tis the gift to have friends and a true friend to be,
'Tis the gift to think of others not to only think of "me",
And when we hear what others really think and really feel,
Then we'll all live together with a love that is real.
I've managed to catch up with week 17 too where the choice of words was PEACEFUL and/or GRACE - I chose this quote by Maximillian Degenerez and used various inks and stains to create a peaceful riverside setting ......well that's what it's supposed to be!!
Thanks for popping by and leaving comments - they are always appreciated!
Both pieces are lovely Elaine. I love the quote on the first one, I have not heard the song before but the words are fantastic. Well done for getting caught up too. Anne xx
ReplyDeleteBoth pages are lovely Elaine, good to see you back! Great background and lovely colours used to interpret this weeks challenge :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely postcards, I haven't begun to catch up yet !! Love both quotes too Have a lovely week x
ReplyDeleteWell done for catching up - I still have one to do. I loved Alias Smith & Jones when I was a teenager & I caught part of that episode a few weeks ago. I like your colourful presents and the scene you have built up in the 'peaceful' postcard.
ReplyDeleteWow, I feel like a fish out of water, since I had never heard of Alias Smith and Jones. Had to do an internet search for it.
ReplyDeleteThat aside, I adore your latest postcard and your gifts are far more gorgeous than the one I made.
It was also good to see your week 17 entry. It was a very peaceful scene you created.
Two great postcards, I don't know the song in the first one, so I'm going to find it - probably on YouTube! Your catch up is fab - can almost hear the soft tinkling water.
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, I used to love watcing Alias Smith & Jones as a young teen, my sister and I would 'fight' over Pete Duel, haha.
ReplyDeleteI love both of your postcards Elaine and how wonderful you've used both words :o))
Both great pages, well done for catching up!
ReplyDeleteGreat postcards - now Alias Smith and Jones is taking me back a bit (a long way...!) well done for catching up too.
ReplyDeleteFab fun xmas page :)
ReplyDeleteLovely cards - both of them!
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely postcards. I like the way you have created your tranquil scene on the second one.
ReplyDeleteGreat post cards.
ReplyDeleteThese are two fabulous creations.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are lovely! Good for you for catching up, too!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards...especially like the first one. :) x
ReplyDeleteTwo fab postcards! I love the little scene on the second one xx
ReplyDeleteI love the splattered effect of the background of the gift page.
ReplyDeleteThese are great. Love the bright presents and the lyrics. New to me. The scene on the second card is lovely. Hugz
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