Sunday, February 17, 2013

Free Facebook Covers & a Peaceful Poem



I've been having fun playing with some graphics and have made some more free facebook covers for you.   Although their size is specific to facebook, you can use the graphics for digital scrapbooking, blogs, print them out for your collage work, or whatever (personal use).

I've dispersed a poem by Helen Steiner Rice between the graphics, titled The Peace of Meditation.
So we may know God better and feel His quiet power,
Let us daily keep in silence a meditation hour.
For to understand God's greatness and to use His gifts each day,
The soul must learn to meet Him in a meditative way.




For our Father tells His children that if they would know His will
They must seek Him in the silence when all is calm and still.
For nature's great forces are found in quiet things
Like softly falling snowflakes drifting down on angels' wings


Or petals dropping soundlessly from a lovely full-blown rose. 
So God comes closest to us when our souls are in repose.
So let us plan with prayerful care to always allocate
A certain portion of each day to be still and meditate.



For when everything is quiet and we're lost in meditation,
Our souls are then preparing for a deeper dedication
That will make it wholly possible to quietly endure
The violent world around us, for in God we are secure.


I designed these covers using my own personal graphics and some from The Graphics Fairy, who generously offers free vintage graphics every day.  They are free for your personal use or sharing, and may be used on your facebook pages.  

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I'm happy to say that I'm featured this week at The Clever Chicks Blog, thanks Kathy. 

You can find me in two different places on facebook.



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22 comments:

  1. AnnFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    They're all gorgeous, thank you.

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  2. VeeFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    Each one is beautiful. Congratulations on being featured. Yours is such a lovely blog with the best message!

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  3. marieFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    They're all beautiful Abby....how wonderful of you to share them with us!

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  4. MaryFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    These are so beautiful, they took my breath away! Thank you so much! I will be using them.

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  5. StephanieFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Each one is lovely! I would certainly use one if I had Facebook :) The first one that says "Count Your Blessings" reminded me of the hymn we sang yesterday in church - Count Your Many Blessings, name them one by one.

    Thank you for the poem - it was a blessing to me!

    Hugs to you,
    Stephanie

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  6. Sheila Thomas HillFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Dear Friend, as always (though I do not tell you that anywhere near enough), I am blessed by your blog and today's in particular with Helen Steiner Rice's work that reminds me to be "Silent ... in Meditation ... and Repose ... and Dedication ... and I'll Endure ... and be Secure." What a sermon wrapped into 6 words! And I need every one of them. Thank you. Hugs, STH in Spruce Head

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  7. Simply ShelleyFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Thank you sweet friend for these banners...I have been needing a fresh look :) I love Helen's poems,they always bless me so. Have a blessed week.

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  8. bevFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing these Abby!! My Mother always sent me cards with Helen Steiner Rice's work and they always meant so much to me. My Mother passed away almost 3 years ago so each card my Mother sent with Helen Steiner Rice's work hold an even more special place in my heart. Thank you again for sharing this poem.

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  9. TLadyFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    BEAUTIFUL WORK ABBY!!!!!!!! :) AND the poem is WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!! :) THANK YOU ABBY!!!!!!! (I checked out the blog you were featured on too! SUPER JOB! I LOOOOOOVED those pictures you took!) :)

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  10. lynnFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    thank you so much for the images.. i dont have a blog but i saved them to make bookmarks.. to add into the cards i make.. i think they will be a lovely surprise... and the inspiration is wonderful.. thank you so much for sharing with us.. and have a blessed day
    big ladybug hugs
    lynn

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  11. Parlor Room PonderingsFebruary 18, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    I love them all! Thank you so much!! My husband taught the teens at church yesterday on Faith vs Fear. Perfect!! You are such a blessing to do this for us!! Blessings to you!! Diane

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  12. Karen LetchworthFebruary 18, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    You continue to bless me each and every time I stop by, Abby. God has given you such a gift of encouragement, and I appreciate it SO very much. You've allowed Him to let you gentle guide hearts toward His goodness, and it blesses me every time - thank you for allowing Him to guide you as you share. It really makes a difference in how you present it, and I PRAISE HIS NAME for you!
    Blessings,
    karen
    Word Art Wednesday

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  13. Kat's Purrfect BoutiqueFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Thanks so much for the beautiful artwork. I appreciate the hard work that you have put into your work since I have done the same type of stuff. I don't have photoshop yet but have been using Picnic.com and now picmonkey.com. Here is a link to different images I've saved and I have a link to places to find images on my blog too.

    http://myalmostpurrfecthome.blogspot.com/p/freebies-and-more.html

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  14. kiwimeskreationsFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    Thank you for these beautiful graphics Abby.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  15. living from glory to gloryFebruary 19, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    I also want to thank you for sharing your God given talent and ability with others. Your blog is a wonderful ministry.
    Thanks so much!
    Blessings, Roxy

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  16. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    These are beautiful, Abby! You are so sweet to share them with us. Thank you.

    Kathy M.

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  17. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Hello,
    I am new to your blog and love it. You're very talented but what I love about you is your humbleness. Thank you for sharing these. I'm not sure how to place them on my blog so would appreciate an email explaining that. I'm sure it's simple, just haven't done it before. My email address is barbpinion@q.com
    Thank you.

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  18. PaulineFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    These are really beautiful Abby! Thank you so much. I know exactly how I will craft with them, and it won't be Facebook. I will share a link here when they are done!
    hugs and blessings,
    Pauline

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  19. NaomiFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    Excellent work my friend! I think I will use some for my scrapbooking projects and thankful notebook. Thank you for sharing. Blessings.

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  20. PamelaFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    You have such a giving heart, Abby. These are beautiful.

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  21. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyFebruary 21, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Hi again, Abby! I just featured this post on my blog AND on my FB page. These really are beautiful.

    Have a wonderful day,

    Kathy M.

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  22. AnonymousApril 14, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Hi, I lost your blog details a while ago but have just found you again via Su at Starsunflowerstudio. I have now bookmarked your Blog. It is a blessing to me to read all the posts you place here. There are not many Blogs you can go to and feel so moved by the scriptures incorporated into the vintage images and I thank you for that. I am going to use one of your facebook covers (the Blessings) one as that is perfect for me. I have been so blessed by my Lord God Almighty over the past year and would love to show that to my friends. Bless you xx Hugs xx Wendy xx

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