Showing posts with label Hero Arts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hero Arts. Show all posts

Saturday, October 30, 2010

And NOW are YOU aware?

 Each year we are drenched in pink merchandise sold during October. Even if we are color blind, there's no way we've missed that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Did you know that last year marked the 25th year of the observance? I didn't even realize there was an actual organization(ncbam.org), although, I was aware of the mission-- which is to empower women to practice self-breast exams, be examined by your physician and have a mammogram at least once a year.
At the end of a month of awareness, are you more aware than when it began? What message did you get this year. What have you learned, and what if any changes are you going to make because of the information you've received?

We all have been touched by this disease in one way or another. We owe it to ourselves and our children to take care of ourselves and follow the guidelines. I remember a few years ago they advocated a buddy system. Who have you prompted this year? Who has prompted you?

Consider yourself prompted...

If she doesn't inspire you, nothing will. Take a minute to watch this video about a woman I'm proud to call my cousin, Andrea Ivory on CNN. She was nominated as a CNN Hero in 2009.  She started an organization to provide free mammograms to women in south Florida by way of a mobile mammography van. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she realized how fortunate she was that she had insurance and support and wanted to offer those same opportunities to every woman.  She says, "When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I never asked why me, instead I asked what for?" She is definitely an inspiration to me. I hope you are inspired at the very least to take care of your heath if you've been taking it for granted... Better still grab a woman you care about and inspire her too! Be blessed!

My cards are made with ribbon bear and ribbon bunny -- digital images from Bugaboo Stamps. The paper is Basic Grey and the messages are from a Hero Arts set called Essential Messages CL371. I'm still making cards with a very limited amount of supplies and NO embellishments.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

*Somebody* needs to update this blog.

We haven't talked since World Card Making Day... and wow, so much has happened.

Let's get started with the important news that I know you are dying to hear...

  • We are still in a townhouse, still looking for a job, still in school or back in school. I haven't taken too much card making time, but I have done a little coloring. Amazingly enough, I've been sending cards. As a matter of fact, there are several cards sitting right here waiting for the mailman to come in and get them.  He didn't get the memo last week... LOL 
  • We found a house! We found a house that we all could agree upon, most importantly. We are still in the same school district but not the same neighborhood. I'll show you a picture or two of the space that is going to be The Card Castle later this week
  • Our house has not sold in GA, so be prayin' that the perfect family is coming soon to see it and purchase it SOON! :) Did I say soon, already? 
In the way of updates, I don't have much else.  The job search and now the classes are keeping me busy.

I did realize that I haven't shown you this card. I made this for my son who turned 15 in September.  I made it but he sketched the design for me. He thought the ones I was working on were inappropriate for his manliness. :) Hey, he's an artist so he should have some say, don't you think? 

Unfortunately that's all the time I have to chat today. I still have some reading to do for my classes. By the way, because I know someone is going to ask...
I'm taking Intro to Business and Technology. Very basic, but updated version of the Intro to Business I took a "couple" of years ago. And I'm also taking Computer Applications for Business. This was a prerequisite for the other computer classes I want to take. Again basic stuff.  I'm hoping the classes this session aren't too difficult, and I don't think they are. They will keep me busy nevertheless. 

So that's all for now. Leave me a comment and let me know you're still out there. Thanks for your patience. 

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Happy Birthday to me... 888/48

This is my 888 post on this blog. Today, I'm 48 years old. 8 (eight) is my favorite number. I had so much to say about 8 and I haven't had time to say it...  I will however show you the card I made for myself.
I'm practicing the coloring with the Copics.  I love this color combination. :)

More later...

Monday, August 2, 2010

Another Simple Birthday Card


Here is another birthday card, or set of cards, that I made for a custom order. I've still got several more to do.

I love including Kraft paper with any color scheme when possible.  I think this is a new trend for me. :) I used to include a little black on most of my cards, now it's Kraft.

I'm working on my post for my sale.  So far I have 8 flat rate boxes of stamps only ready to go. I sent my daughter to the post office for more boxes... stay tuned.
Set of 5

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Golf Happy Birthday



It always amazes me how much a small effort can make a big difference in card making.  First of all, this card is deliberately simple.  Uncomplicated. Non-girly.  I wasn't sure if it was done until I took a picture and once it saw it on the computer screen.
Stamps: Message (Hero Arts), Chipper(Stampington
At first I looked through my gel pens for something green. -- By the way-- Gel pens stop working if you let them sit for years. Did you know that? Yeah, big investment, in the trash.
The white opaque pen was my second choice, and it turned out very good. The gel pen discovery, or lack of working gel pens prompted me to look  online for Glaze pens.  I found them on Monday, and they arrived today. Now that I've rediscovered the Glaze pen, I'll be using it more often-- so look for more pen stitching. :) I love the raised shiny look they give to my fake stitching. The only problem is, they don't come in brown.
Sakura Glaze Pens, 10/Pkg
Sakura Glaze Pens, 10/Pkg


What I did end up using was a Signo Uniball White opaque pen (this link is to show you what I have. I didn't buy it from this company).


My saying for today is...
"Sometimes it takes all day, to do nothing."  I had such high hopes for today. :) I guess I needed to give my mind a break.

Blog note: I don't know why I started blogging on the other blog again.  It always makes me feel schizophrenic.  I'm going to try Blogger's new Pages feature. If that works, I can separate my "moving" posts, from my "non-moving" posts and stay on one blog. Maybe. We can only hope. Speaking of hope...

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when dreams come true, there is life and joy. Proverbs 13:12

And one of my favorite Babbie Mason songs-Hope has a name. "When you're too weak to fight, just remember, Hope has a name."  It's a really encouraging song.
Right Where You Are  

Friday, April 23, 2010

More Copic Coloring

The two cards I'm showing today feature images I also colored while I was playing with the Copics on Monday-- one during class and one after class when Colleen so  graciously let me borrow her markers to color in my hotel room.  There are a few things I would fix now that I'm looking at it blown up on the screen, but I don't own those colors, so I'll just know and do better next time.  It's all about practicing and experimenting.
My blending still needs work, but it'll come.  The thing you need to notice about these cards is the airbrushing in the background. I told myself that I didn't or wouldn't want that... until I used it... Sigh.
Don't worry, I can wait.  I won't spend my grocery money. LOL!!!

I hope your weekend is blessed!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Iris Mother's Day Card

 I was so fortunate to attend a Copics Certification class in Florida a few days ago.  First of all, if you live in the south east, and you have a chance to attend  any class in person taught by Colleen Schaan, jump at the chance. I'm not kidding! She is the Regional Certification Instructor for Copic.  She's very knowledgeable and she is an excellent teacher! She also teacher on/at My Creative Classroom.  


This image is one that I colored as I was practicing in class.  I'm not really sure who made this one. I wish I could tell those of you who care which colors these are, but I didn't write them down(sorry).  What I can tell you is that the technique I used requires 3 shades of the same color family and is called On Paper blending. ;). The background stamp and the message is from Hero Arts.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

More Happy Mother's Day

Still working on Mother's Day cards. This flower is a digital stamp from Hero Arts. It's February's Flower-of-the-Month. I removed the color in the image so that I could color it myself with my Prismacolor pencils. The background is a Hero Arts DesignBlock stamp.

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Birthday Cupcake


Paper piecing, glitter, gems, colored pencils... even with all that, this was a fairly quick card to make.

It's Saturday morning and I woke up with a dilemma...  clean the house or make cards...  It only took me a few minutes to decide.  I'm on my 4th day of totally NO caffeine and yesterday was particularly rough.  Cleaning is one of those things that is always present, am I right.  I'm headed into the Card Castle today.  I may make some cards, I may clean/organize, but if you're looking for me today, that's where I'll be... far away from the Dr. Pepper. LOL
Have a blessed weekend!!!

Friday, April 2, 2010

Love Always



Just sharing a simple card today, but I have nothing to say.  I know you don't believe that do you?  Let me rephrase that.  I have nothing to say that is ready for public consumption. Is that better? :) It's been the longest week of my life, I think. I'm pondering a few things... You'll know when I'm ready. : ) 


Stamps: DesignBlock Wavy Leaf Pattern and message (Hero Arts), Potted Violets (Darcie's)




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It's Friday, but Sunday's coming! I'm thankful to you Lord for being my Savior-- especially when I know I don't deserve it. 
I've been in a study about the heart and the things that lurk there called, "It came from Within" by Andy Stanley.  (There's a book and messages you can listen to.) The premise is that everything we do comes from our heart. Not the physical heart, but that part of you that is your very essence. I love this review from Publishers Weekly so instead of trying to rephrase it, I'll past theirs... 




Publishers Weekly

I can't believe I said that!" These words formed the catalyst for Stanley's new book about the hurtful emotions that can reside in the Christian heart. As pastor of a large Atlanta-area congregation, Stanley has had many opportunities to see the results of what he calls "spiritual heart disease." He identifies four "life-blocking agents" that can damage our hearts permanently: guilt, anger, greed and jealousy. Stanley reviews each one, then offers a more detailed diagnosis using the Bible and his life experiences. The bottom line, he says, is "a debt-to-debtor dynamic that always causes an imbalance." Anger says, "You owe me"; greed says, "I owe me"; guilt says, "I owe you"; and jealousy says, "God owes me." Especially useful are Stanley's antidotes to these heart problems, transcending mere platitudes to hands-on, life-changing actions. Feel guilty? Confess. Angry? Forgive. Greedy? Give generously. Jealous? Celebrate others' success. Stanley's breezy, conversational tone is both humorous and pointed, and his knowledge of old horror movies (referenced in the title and the book's content) adds a unique touch. Additional chapters on how to teach these heart-healthy principles to children and a discussion of lust round out this hard-hitting, fun-loving book. (Feb.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.


This is the scripture that came to mind today... 



Psalm 51: 10 - 12
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.


I hope your weekend is blessed and you are refreshed by the end of it. 


Choosing Joy, Jacki


P.S.  I guess I did have a little something to say after all. :)

Monday, March 22, 2010

17 Candles...

Remember when I made this card for Hero Arts?  If you do, then you'll recognize this card below as a copy or at least a variation.  --different papers and stamps ( except for the cupcake and candles),cupcakes in a different position--  but the same design.  I know you know my favorite color is purple and normally my favorite color scheme is purple and whatever else you want to put with it. Right?? I'll bet you didn't know I have a thing for orange and blue.  I'm not sure what it is, and I almost feel like I'm cheating on my precious purple by saying that.  LOL  Anyway, I made several cards like this last week, but this one is my favorite.

How I did it...

I used two note cards (aka A2 or 5 1/2 x 4 1/4) .  The ones I used this time are white inside and colored on the outside.  I glued the together with the open sides facing.  Using a paper trimmer, I trimmed a wedge from the front side of each card. On this one, I stamped each front and used patterned paper inside.  For the cupcakes themselves I stamped the candles first on card stock in groups of 4. Then to create the mask, I stamped 4 candles on post it notes on the sticky end.  The post it notes were cut out and placed over the images already stamped on the card stock so that when the cupcake is stamped over them, the candles appear to be on the cupcake.  For  pictures of these individual steps, click on this tutorial. Masking 101.  Oh and for the cupcake "papers" I just stamped the cupcakes on patterned paper and cut out that part and glued it on top of the original ones I stamped.

I hope the birthday girl got a kick out of this card, because I sure had fun making it. I'll be back next time with the gift card holder that looks like a purse.

Be blessed! Choosing JOY, Jacki : )

P.S. Sorry about the not so great photos. I had the birthdate wrong by a month.  By the time I realized my mistake, I had to stay up late just to finish it so that it could be mailed that next morning. There was no time to wait for the perfect sunny day.  Although it was strange that I was working early... I am really proud of myself that it arrived in time for the birthday. You know that is a problem for me : )

Monday, March 15, 2010

Have a Happy Mother's Day!

I need to get my eye's checked.  It shouldn't take blowing the card up on the computer screen for me to see the flaws.. And no, I am not going to point them out to you.  I only made that statement for those of you who are perfectionists like me. 

Anyhow... This was one of my clean designs.  The vase image is on pop dots so that the message can dangle freely. 

And below is a peachy version of the Happy Birthday cards I showed in the last two posts.  I'm on a roll with those cards. One of the reasons I've loved those Design Block stamps since they surfaced was the potential for a quick card. 

I am actually making a lot of stuff in The Card Castle today.  I'd been in a slump and not feeling very creative. So I need to get back in there while I'm in the mood.  later y'all. Choosing Joy! 

Floral (Lockhart Stamps), Mother's Day Message (Hambo Stamps), Happy Birthday Designblock stamp( Hero Arts) 

Friday, March 12, 2010

Happy Birthday!


Happy Birthday! If it's not yours, somebody is having a birthday today. : )

 I love cards that are easy to make, but don't necessarily look too simple. I prepared the components of this card at different times.  so today, making 6 cards took just a few minutes.
This is actually a variation of the card I posted last week. What makes this so simple to make is the front of the card was made with one big stamp designed to fill up the space. The red cards are white inside (Hero Arts) so it was all done with one layer.  During one of my coloring therapy sessions, I colored a bunch of this floral image (Darcies) with Prismacolors a while back.  I punched them out with a circle punch, then applied glue and Flower Soft on another day.  This project was perfect for the person with a short attention span!! LOL All I did today was use the die cutter to cut a circle from the front and adhered that same circle inside the card and glued the floral circle on that.

Now I have several Birthday cards ready to go. I'm going to do a few more cards tonight from images I colored and set aside not knowing what I'm going to do with them. I may even come up with some Mother's day cards by the time I'm done.

On a Personal Note:
I'm still exercising and losing a little weight. My speaking voice is back (somewhat) but I'm still on voice rest.  I can't sing, and that's very depressing...  I'd appreciate your prayers.  My problems are minor compared to what many are going thru.  I have to keep that in mind.
Be blessed! Jacki

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Double Get Well



My sporadic blogging is bringing you two cards this morning.



My husband needed a Get Well Card for co-worker large enough for a group to sign.  This is what I finally settled on, but sometimes the design process is so taxing.

Let me walk you through my day yesterday... 

My first thought was to make a card similar to this one. This particular card is one of my favorites. It is a one-layer all-over  9 inch by 4 inch.  One of the things I like most about this card is that the flowers continue to the back of the card. (Flowers and words by Hero Arts)

After I stamped on the white card, I couldn't find anything to like about it.  I discovered this stamp set that I had to have, wasn't what I thought it would be.  I don't even think I like it at all now.  Not only was I going to have to color all those leaves, I just didn't like the flat monochromatic scheme. I set it aside.

So, it was time for Design B.

I thought about just putting a panel of the stamped leaved on the front of a card. I thought I'd bring in more color.
I love using Prismacolor pencils on dark  card stock. My favorite is dark brown. I like to add white highlights into anything colored on a dark background, because I can --you just can't do that on white paper-- and because I like the contrast.

I first stamped the message on the Kraft paper and cut it out with and oval Nestabilities die cut.  When I decided to cut a mat just a little bigger I realized that I didn't have the size I needed.  When I bought the Nestabilities Ovals, I was trying to be practical and didn't get both sets.  I didn't have what I needed so, I tried to cut it out... didn't like that either.  I can cut pretty straight, but I'm still no match for a die cut.  I finally settled on this label tag thing.

I finished the card and looked back at looked back at the mess on my desk and it was then that I got the idea to work with the first card a little more. I added a little glitter as a final touch.  Just a little. ; )

He chose the first card and it's my favorite too.

The second card will go up for sale along with almost three hundred cards I'm trying sell... I now have a page on Facebook Joyful Heart Art and I'm uploading them to my Flickr account in case someone interested in purchasing the cards isn't on Facebook.
I'll add the link when I get them uploaded.

I'm working on Mother's Day cards (gasp) ... Yes, It's that time already!



Saturday, December 19, 2009

One more arrangement... and other randomness

This is the other arrangement I mentioned the other day.... I made this several years and two moves ago, so it needed a little makeover. The rocks covering the Styrofoam have been replaced with Spanish moss. I actually replaced the square flat Styrofoam with a sphere so that the flowers in the center would have more height.

Back to cleaning and organizing. Hey, and here's a free tip for you. Totally free advice. You don't even have to thank me, although I know you will...
If someone who lives with you gets a bright idea to have the carpet re-stretched the week before Christmas, run ... screaming. Act like a crazy person and tell them NO!!! We are moving and removing and returning stuff. I know when it's all done, we are going to be happier with the house. It's just a lot of work at an already busy time.
My trip which was bringing me a rest and stress all at the same time was canceled due to some wonky snow storm in the north east. I was headed right into it. I'm so bummed that I can't go. I wish I was in Virginia right now, but I'm going to reschedule my trip.
The Hero Arts Blog Hop was fun yesterday, but it was crazy at first with the comments. I'm not used to getting so many comments on my blog so I was surprised at the speed in which they were coming in. I have the blog set so that I get emails when I get comments. My phone was beeping and buzzing (email notification) sooo much at first I had to turn off the comment moderation and then the sounds on the phone. Hey, that isn't a complaint. I was sooo blessed by all the comments and compliments. I still haven't made it all the way thru the blog hop, so let me get to hoppin! Did you do it? Was it fun or what??

Friday, December 18, 2009

Hippity Hop!


ETA: I've noted the requests for clarification on the bead application as well as the shaving creme technique. Scroll down to see a video demonstration on the shaving creme technique.

Welcome to the Hero Arts 2010 Catalog Blog Hop!
I'm Jacki Jones and I have a couple of things to show you that I made with new stamps from the 2010 catalog.


The first card was made with an image called Silhouette Meadow Flowers. I first colored the card stock with the Shaving Cream technique using shaving cream and re-inkers( two reds and two greens). I stamped the Silhouette image in black ink and trimmed close to the image. Micro beads called Sugar Dust were applied using the Xyron. To apply the beads using Xyron adhesive, run the trimmed image through the Xyron face down so that the adhesive will stick to the front. After I peeled off the backing, I poured the beads over the image and rubbed it a little with my hands to make sure the beads completely covered the adhesive. I then ran the bead covered image back through to apply adhesive on the back side before mounting on a card stock mat.
The green is from the Holiday note card pack PS 539) I also used a Kraft card, which I cut down to a square card. The print is Basic Grey.




This tag was made with Girl Holding Flowers! Isn't she adorable?? I also used the Starburst (F5318)in the background. This tag was made for someone special in my life who is getting a laptop for her Birthday. Actually, this is for the laptop bag. She doesn't happen to go online yet, which is why she is getting a laptop : ) so the secret is safe here...


The card stock used is the green (Granny Smith Dill) from holiday note card pack PS539 and Pink PS512. Inks used are Memories Black AF101 and Shabby Shutters AF163. She was colored with Prismacolor Premier pencils ( my favorite). I don't use anything other than a colorless blender pencil to blend in addition to the pencils themselves.
Feel free to ask any questions!

Thanks for hopping with me! Head on over to Virginia Lu's blog for you next exciting stop! Be Blessed!!!


Monday, December 14, 2009

COW on HA


Today's COW on HA was made by moi.


I promised I would link you when that happened. I'm happy to announce that for the first time in a long time, I'm actually coloring and making a card that isn't work related. I'm also working hard getting ready for Hero Art's Catalog Preview Blog Hop. I'm playing with yet unreleased rubber and photo polymer. Soooo exciting...

Saturday, December 12, 2009

It's been way tooo long...

It's almost Christmas! I'm a last minute crafter... I'm not sure that you'd be shocked by that admission... : ) Let's get real for a minute. It's more fun and artsy to craft for Christmas with your favorite Christmas music playing while you're wearing fuzzy slippers because your toes are actually cold and your favorite hoodie or sweatshirt is keeping you warm. It's a sense of urgency that motivates us to finish that project when get to a part that is fairly tedious. Only boring people make Christmas stuff in the summer and still know where it is by December. Am I right? Can I get a witness??






Today, I'm re-arranging flowers. I revived two arrangements that needed some new life breathed into them. Here is one of them. This vase entered my house as an unfinished vase from the craft store. I painted it with black craft paint and then and interference purple pearly powder mixed with the paint medium that Biblical Impressions used to sell. I like how the flowers (which were in a different container) look in it.
We are just trying to spruce up the family room as we decorate. You are going to notice a color theme in a second. I don't want you thinking this woman is absolutely so purple crazy that she's torturing those poor people with all that purple with even her Christmas decorating...

I want you to know the purple was all "Christmas Boy's" idea. [FYI, my oldest son, lovingly referred to as "The Boy" becomes "Christmas Boy" during the holidays.] Decorating had always been a chore for me. I do it because I like to make it festive, but it wasn't on my top ten list of favorite activities. On the other hand, a few years ago I was too busy and didn't get around to decorating fast enough for him (he was around 9) and he asked to do it. He not only put up the tree by himself, but he really got into adding decorations to other areas. including lights around his bedroom doorpost.
Last year I found some purple lights at Lowe's and decorated The Card Castle. Remember >this

This year, Christmas Boy chose to use those lights on the tree. And then he said he wanted a purple and silver and gold tree. ( gasp! I think I hyperventilated at this point) Who am I to stop Christmas Boy? I'm helping him by making the bows he wants at the top of the tree. The next few pictures are some of our decorating 'ingredients'. We are going to get busy here and I'll be back (eventually... let's be real here, I don't promise anymore! LOL ) with the pictures of the decorated house, OK?
On a personal note:
I've got a few cards to make this week for special birthdays. ( note the silence)
There is also a big blog hopping party next Saturday. I'm participating in Hero Arts' New Catalog Release Blog Hop next Saturday!! I'm pretty excited about it. Have you seen the previews this week on the blog? But for today, it's back to organizing and decorating. We are preparing to have a big family Christmas with my husband's family. I'm am soooooo ready for Christmas, but soooooooo not prepared. Christmas shopping?? I've only purchased one gift, and it was for me. Shhh don't tell my offspring.
The exercising is going well. I haven't been on a scale in a couple of weeks, but I need a belt all of a sudden. I'm off the meds except the one I take weekly for Lupus. It's all good. : ) I choose to look at life that way anyway. Be blessed as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ. I don't have to join a group or don a t-shirt with the slogan, Christ will always be my Christmas.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Still no card, but something better!

I really wished I had a new card to show you. I never intended for that "before" picture to be up there for so long...

Still working out, and starting to feel progress. I'm sure seeing it will follow soon. I went to a kickboxing class today. It's been a while since I've done that, but I'm still alive!!!
I'm also doing lots of cleaning and sorting and donating. We've got family coming for Christmas which not only provides motivation, but a deadline.
But, I wish I were making cards. As a matter of fact, tomorrow I'm going to spend the day doing just that.... Oh shoot, you know what going to happen since I made that announcement don't you? OK, I'm going to have to make it happen, right?? I have lots of images already colored so I think I'll just do a marathon card making session. Sound like a plan?

I have the stuff pulled for the blog giveaway, but for one reason or another, I haven't been able to photograph it. I'll put that on my list for tomorrow too. Oh shoot!!! I did it again didn't I??

And for the something better that I promised... It's another Web Artist Week again. If you don't follow the Hero Club Blog, we've been showing shaped gift tags this week. In today's post, Laura created beautiful tags and several patterns so that you can try your hand at it too. You can download a PDF or cut files for your digital cutter.
And then, I made a tag from one of her patterns as well as one of my own ideas and a video! Watch it Wednesday on the Hero Club Blog.

P.S.
The other reason I can't get anything done is I'm actually going to bed early every night. If you know me that means anything before Midnight is early. But last night I was asleep my 9:30. I didn't even think that was possible for me?? Who knew??? I think the working out is totally wearing me out. Either that, or the boredom from not being able to eat after a certain time of night. :) Ok with that said, I'm going to free you up to go to the Hero Club Blog, and I'm going to bed! (Yes, before 10:00 pm... )

Be blessed and remember...
" If you are going to worry, why pray? And if you pray, why worry?
One of my favorite promises in scripture is on that same theme. Matthew Chapter 6

Verses 25-26
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

If you're interested, finish reading the chapter >here<