Blueprint Christmas

Using product in a way other than the way it was intended is how we make our supplies go further.  It makes our investment in our craft grow.  That's right, I said investment.  We invest in our supplies.  The return on our investment is not only the joy we bring to others but also the joy we feel in giving.

There is a parable that tells the story of three individuals.  These individuals were trusted with their master's gold.  The first man was given five bags of gold and he invested it and gained another five.  The second man was given two bags and he also invested it and doubled it as well.  The third man was given one bag.  He buried it and gained nothing.  The master returned and told the first and the second man, "Well done, good and faithful servant."  He was not happy with the third guy.  The third was more concerned about himself and fearful of failing, so he played it safe and did nothing with it.

So with my investment of pigment ink refills, I used it in a different way.  I used it as paint.

Which brings me to our investments.  The gold that God has given us is the gift of creativity.  That is why I put 1 Peter 4:10 on each and every MISTI.  "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace."  So let's make some cards to make other's feel loved instead of burying our supplies.

I sincerely hope that you take a risk on your investments and make them double.  Here is some insider information, no matter what you make, you will feel joy when God says, "Well done, good and faithful servant."




Supplies used:
Stampers Anonymous Christmas Blueprint
Stampers Anonymous Mini Handwritten Holidays
Lawn Fawn Snowy Backdrops 
Lawn Fawn Stitched rectangles
Avery Elle pigment ink refills 
Delicata Gold refill
Versafine Black onyx