Yesterday was Gaudete Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent. Gaudete is taken from Phillipians 4:4,5 which says, “Gaudete in Domino semper” or “Rejoice in the Lord always”. The third candle in the Advent Wreath is rose instead of purple to signify this attitude of joy. I thought it appropriate, therefore, to make a card expressing this simple feeling. I will post the card first but please continue on to see another wonderful reason for me to celebrate.
This uses the Mojo Monday 169 sketch. It has been forever since I have done this challenge and the rounded corners really step up the layout! I am also participating in The Paper Players Challenge 28 to use a favorite color combination. I’m not sure how to really choose a favorite but I have to say that Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler have been my go-to colors as I make my Christmas cards this year. Today I added in Crumb Cake but I also love Soft Suede with them. I should be making “easy to duplicate” cards right now but this is what I was inspired to do this morning. I cut the flowers from the Deck the Halls DSP and used more of it as the layers. The Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding makes another appearance and may have a lot to do with my choosing Cherry Cobbler as a favorite! Finally, I used the Splitcoaststamper TLC303 challenge to sponge. I sponged around the flowers and the DSP layers to add some dimension.
Now for the rest of my reason to rejoice. Last week, my oldest son was busy on something when I asked him what he was up to. He said that he was making an Advent Wreath for his room and to wait until he was finished to look. Candles in a little boy’s room concerned me but I waited. Take a look at what he made:
As you can see, he tucked the “flame” behind the candle so that each one could be lit during the correct week. Now why didn’t I think of that??!! Yesterday morning, he came in to tell my husband and I that we needed to come to the lighting ceremony for the third candle in his room. This is what he wrote for the ceremony: “This week is the week of joy. We want to have joy in our hearts. And if you see someone that is lonely, play with them. Why, because they will have joy.” (Printed with his permission) So you see, in this season where it is easy to lose focus on why we celebrate, my son has given me reason to rejoice!! I celebrate the kindness in his heart!
Thanks for joining me today. I’ll be back tomorrow with my first challenge as a design team member with SUO Challenges! I hope that you, too, have many reasons to rejoice this week!
Card: Stamp: All Holidays; Paper: Deck the Halls DSP, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White (inside); Ink: Early Espresso; Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Neutrals Buttons, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Corner Punch, Sponges
Wreath: Non-SU construction paper (yes, now I wish I had given him some of my good paper)
All products are Stampin’ Up unless otherwise indicated.
14 Comments
Simply gorgeous! Such a beautiful creation! Thanks for playing Mojo Monday!
What a great card! Thanks for the extra info on the Advent candles too 🙂
What a wonderful DS you have! And a beautiful card as well.
What a clever, thoughtful son! You have good cause to rejoice! Obviously, you and your husband are rearing your children with love and guidance, which is reflected in their concern for others.
Your card is great, but wow! Love your son’s story! You must be so proud! Way to go, Mom! And thanks for the explanation of the candle colors.
Love your card your son’s story is so sweet!!!
great layout and colour combo. I really like the collection of dsp you put together. Thanks for playing with Paper Players.
Your son is amazing and direct reflection of your love. He sounds great. I love the card–very elegant.
Beautiful story, Jen!
This paper was the perfect choice to use with this sketch. Beautiful card! And what a sweet son you have…Thanks for playing with The Paper Players this week!
It is a gorgeous color combo. I’m beginning to think that Cherry Cobbler goes with just about everything! 🙂 I love how you used the colors with the mojo sketch. Fabulous card.
So pleased you joined the Paper Players this week
Jaydee
Your card is stunning! I love your story about your son. That is such a precious, child like faith! Many days I feel like I fall short. Thanks for the reminder to be Joyful!
OMG, what a wonderful story about your son! It’s always wonderful when the children are able to take the lessons they are taught and demonstrate in such a beautiful way that they’ve taken them to heart. You must be very proud. As for your card, it’s just lovely.
Such a gorgeous, classic Christmas card! I just love your mix of papers and those perfectly cut out flowers. Wow! Your son is a very creative little guy, too. Thanks for joning us at The Paper Players this week! 🙂