Friday, October 14

CSS Alumni: Card Drive for Kids Blog Hop!!


Hello my friends! Welcome to another CSS Alumni Blog Hop, this time some of the CSSA members are joining the "Card Drive for Kids-United by Spina Bifida" and making cards to send to these beautiful kids and/or their families. If you have arrived here from Deb's blog, you are in the right place, if not, please start from StampTVso you don't miss any of the wonderful and inspirational creations :)

The idea of this hop is to inspire you as well as help us and send cards to the kids.

Here are some of the details for the Card Drive:
  1. Create a fun, uplifting card or cards for one or all the kids listed below (you can click on their names to read more about each of them). The card can be anything cheery, encouraging, supportive, etc.  Please DO NOT send sorry, get well or anything like that. Remember, we want to cheer them up. The kids:
    • Madison: 2 years old
    • Logan: 2 years old. (turning 3 on October 17th!!)
    • Tanner: 2 years old (turning 3 on December 15)
    • Rebekah: 9 years old
  3. All cards need to have a message in it for the child/family.  Please also sign your name and where you are from.  On the card envelope, write the name of the child.  Please, don't seal the envelope, as the parents might want to read the cards before the kids see them.
  4. Cards must be received by October 31st to be eligible for the drawing.
  5. Mail your card(s) to me along with a piece of paper with your name, address, e-mail address and blog (if you have one). This will help a lot to contact the winner a lot faster!: 
Giovana Smith 
Card Drive for Kids 
181 Perry Way 
Yakima, WA 98901 

A complete list of the prizes can be seen and found HERE

I made a Girly card for Rebekah, she loves to be a Princess and this card I think fits her perfectly :)


Directions:
  • Make card from White Cardstock. A2 size.
  • Ink all edges. Cut a panel from White CS. (4" x 5.25")  
  • Die-cut rectangles pieces of Patterned Paper. Adhere them to panel and add stitches. Stamp sentiment in Vintage Photo Distress Ink.
  • Adhere panel to card base.
  • Stamp crown on White CS in memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Color crown with Copic Markers. Die-cut, emboss and stencil image.
  • Mat image with a piece of Fleur de Lis Rectangle piece. Add to card with foam tape.
  • Add Clear rhinestones to crown.
  • Add Pearls to every corner and a bow to image corner.
  • Cover crown with Crystal Lacquer, set aside to dry.

Card recipe:
  • Cardstock: White, Just Peachy (Gina K. Designs)
  • Stamps: Fairy Tales (Gina K. Designs)
  • Paper: Butterfly Garden (Pink Paislee)
  • Ink: Vintage Photo Distress (Ranger), Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko).
  • Embellishments: Pearls, Clear Rhinestones, Ribbon.
  • Accessories: Square Nestabilities, Fleur de Lis Square Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Scor-tape, Crystal lacquer, Pop Dots.
All the items in bold can be found at Gina K. Designs Store.

Now, hop over to Joy's blog and see what she has created for this especial hop.

I want to thank all the wonderful ladies from CSS for helping me to spread the word about this cause and sending card to these beautiful kids. God bless you all!
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With heartfelt sympathy

Hello my friends! Hope you are having a great day, here is gray and rainy and gray and rainy, so you get the picture.
Last week one of my husband's co-workers loss his mom, it is always very painful when you lose somebody you love as a mom. So my husband asked if I had a Sympathy card ready to mail, but I didn't. I don't make sympathy cards, so I made this one.

Directions:
  • Make card from Ivory cardstock.
  • Emboss a piece of Ivory Cardstock, ink all edges. Mat this with a piece of Kraft Cardstock. Add zig-zag stitches. Adhere it to card.
  • Stamp sentiment in Vintage Photo Distress Ink.
  • Tie on ribbon and make a bow.
  • Stamp image onto Ivory Cardstock in Memento Tuxedo Black. Color image with Copic Markers. Die-cut, emboss and stencil it with Labels Fourteen Dies.
  • Adhere image to card with Pop Dots.
  • Add Stardust Stickles to flowers.
Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: Ivory, Kraft (Gina K. Designs)
  • Stamps: Hugs and Prayers (Gina K. Designs)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Vintage Photo Distres, Old Paper Distress (Ranger)
  • Embellsihments: White Ribbon, Stardust Stickles (Ranger)
  • Accessories: Embossing folder, Labels Fourteen dies (Spellbinders), Pop dots, Sponges.
I am submitting this card to:
  1. Touch Twin Markers: Florals
  2. Speedy The Cat's Friends: No Designer Paper.
Hope you like it.
Have a great day!!

PS: Don't forget about the Card Drive for kids "United by Spina Bifida". More than $500.00 in prizes!!

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Wednesday, October 12

Hope & Thanks!

Hello dear friends! Tonight I made a Pink card. The other day somebody asked me why I didn't talk much about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I got a bit surprise. I just want everybody to know I DO really care about people with Breast Cancer, in fact I have history of BC in my family and a couple of years ago I had to go and see if I had Breast Cancer, so please don't think I don't care about this. The fact of the matter is a lot of people talk about it, TV, magazines, radio, etc, everything is pink and I think is awesome and few or none talk about other things like Spina Bifida. My goal in life, not only every October, is that many people know what SB is and what to do. I have learned so much about this, not only in Medical school, but being around from people who has it, their families, struggles, stories and victories.

But this card is to honor all the ones that have had, are struggling it with or are going to be diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I honor all of them. It's always HOPE.

The stamps I used for this card are from Stampin' Up " Strength & Hope" The card is really pink, the picture shows it a bit "peachy color", I took the picture a bit late, I will try to post a better one tomorrow :)

  

 
I will give this card to my neighbor's mom who is a Breast Cancer Survivor. I do this every year as a Thank you  for all she has done and still does.
Hope you like it.
Have a great night.

PS: Don't forget about the Card Drive for kids "United by Spina Bifida". More than $500.00 in prizes!!
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Tuesday, October 11

Heartfelt Creations October Release "Classic Christmas Collection"

The Classic Christmas Collection  features 6 new pre-cut stamp sets that coordinate with the Heirloom Ornaments 2011 and the Labels Seven Spellbinders dies. The classic images in this collection are perfect "not only" for your Christmas projects but very versatile and you will find yourself using them throughout the entire year!

Here are the projects I created with this new release!

May the Blessings of the Lord Card

Directions:
  • Make card from White Cardstock. A2 size.
  • Cut out a panel from Green Cardstock, punch out side of panel.
  • Stamp tree onto Watercolor Paper in Tuxedo Black Ink, Stamp sentiment in Vinatge Photo Distress Ink.
  • Color tree with Watercolor Pencils. Color background as well. Ink all edges.
  • Mat punch panel and watercolor paper. Add stitches and adhere it to card.
  • Add Crush glass and dots of White Liquid pearl.
  • Make a bow and adhere it to card.
 
Heartfelt Creations Stamps used:
  • HCPC 3432 Magnificent Spruce Trees Pre-Cut Set.
  • HCPC 3434 Book Frame 2 Pre-Cut Set.

Other Products:
  • Cardstock: White (GKD), Textured Green (DCVW), Watercolor Paper (SU)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), VIntage Photo Distress (Ranger), Inktense Watercolor Pencils: Apple Green Leaf Green, Iris Blue.
  • Accessories: Seam Binding Ribbon (etsy), Crush Ice (smARTworks), Border Punch (Fiskars), Sticky tape (Love my Tapes), White Liquid pearls (Ranger), Aquash Brush (Pentel), Sewing machine, Sponges.


    Oh Holy night Card
Directions:
  • Make card base from Cranberry Tart Cardstock. A2 size.
  • Die-cut and emboss a piece of Ivory Cardstock using the largest die from Fleur de Lis Rectangle Nestabilities.
  • Stamp trees on Watercolor Paper in memento Tuxedo Black, color it with Inktense Watercolor Pencils.
  • Stamp sentiment in Vintage Photo Distress Ink.
  • Die-cut, emboss and stencil piece with Rectangle Nestabilities.
  • Mat die-cut pieces and adhere them to card. 
  • Add Liquid pearls and crush glass to trees and bottom image.
  • Make a bow with red tinsel and adhere it to card.


Heartfelt Creations Stamps and Store Products used: 
  • HCPC 3432 Magnificent Spreuce Trees Pre-Cut Set
  • HCPC 3430 Shepherd Scene Pre-Cut Set
  • Grand Calibur

Other Products used:
  • Cardstock: Cranberry Tart, Ivory (GKD), Watercolor paper (SU)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Vintage Photo Distress (Ranger), Inktense Watercolor Pencils: Apple Green Leaf Green.
  • Accessories: Rectangle Nestabilities, Rectangle Fleur de Lis Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Red tinsel (etsy), Crush Ice, White Liquid Pearl (Ranger)


The Everlasting Light Card

Directions:
  • Make card base from Ivory Cardstock. 5.25" square.
  • Mat Cranberry CS and Patterned Paper. Add straight and zig-zag stitches. Adhere ribbon around.
  • Stamp image on Watercolor paper in Tuxedo Black Ink. Color it with Watercolor Pencils.
  • Die-cut, emboss and stencil (with Old Paper Distress Ink) image with Square Nestabilities.
  • Die-cut and emboss a piece of Chocolate Brown CS with Fleur de Lis Square nestabilities. Mat pieces and adhere it to card.
  • Make a bow and adhere it to card.
  • Add Star Dust Stickles to star.


  • HCPC 3431 Nativity Scene Pre-Cut Set
  • Grand Calibur
  • Foam tape

Other Products:
  • Cardstock: Ivory, Cranberry Tart, Chocolate Brown (GKD), Watercolor Paper (SU)
  • Patterned Paper: Season Greetings (Echo Park Paper)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Vintage Photo Distress, Old Paper Distress (Ranger), Inktense Watercolor Pencils: Mustard, Willow, Baked earth, Sun Yellow.
  • Accessories: Square Nestabilities, Fleur de Lis Square Nestabilities (Spellbinders). Star Dust Stickles (Ranger), Sponges, Sewing machine, Ivory Satin Ribbon.
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Would you like to win the entire collection? Leave a comment on the Heartfelt Creations blog by October 18 for a chance to win the entire release valued at $89.99.

Hope you like my cards!
Have a great day/night!

PS: Don't forget about the Card Drive for kids "United by Spina Bifida". More than $500.00 in prizes!!
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Saturday, October 8

Wee Memories Challenge # 71 : Halloween


Hello my friends! Welcome to another Wee Memories Challenge. This week our theme challenge is "Halloween" and it's sponsored by Paper Smooches!! Just in case you don't celebrate  Halloween, you can submit Fall Projects!!

Prize: This week Paper Smooches has been so generous  that we will have 2 winners!!!


For this challenge I decided to create a CAS card. I don't have much Halloween stuff, so I found these stamps I bought last year from the dollat bin at Michaels.
I stamped the BOO saying in 3 different colors, I added some zig zag stitches in opposite corners and distress all edges. I added a clear rhinestone on the spider web. The raffia I think was a good addition :)



The deadline for this challenge is 11.59pm PST on Friday, October 14,  2011. For more details, some fabulous design team inspiration and to link up your projects, click here

Hope you like it!
Have a great day!!

PS: Click here for the Card Drive for kids "United by Spina Bifida". More than $500.00 in prizes!!
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Friday, October 7

Operation Julie's Smile Blog Hop




I am so glad that you joined us on this amazing blog hop for Operation Julie’s Smile.  If you came here from Andrea’s blog, then you are in the right spot.  If not, you may want to start from the beginning at the Sweet Stamp Shop’s blog and take your time.   You have ALL WEEKEND to hop with us and win prizes!”

This awesome Blog hop has more than $2500.00 in prizes!!! If you want to see the list the awesome sponsors, please visit the Sweet Stamp Shop Blog.

Here is how you can win:
  • Leaving a comment on each participating blog.
  • From the PayPal donation list. (so please donate)
Julie's story:

“The creative blogging community is coming together this weekend to help one of our friends, Julie Ranae.  You may know her as the Design Team Coordinator for many wonderful companies from bakers twine, die cuts, rubber stamps and more.  What many people don’t know about Julie Ranae is that she has had some pretty major dental surgeries in her lifetime due to medication she had to take as a child.  It was in her plans to think about having all of her teeth  replaced at some point in the next 5 years, a decision that was pretty easy to plan out.  But then it happened…she chipped her front teeth on a weekend a month ago. The dentist told her there was no way to save them & that it was his recommendation that she give in and have them all her teeth removed soon, but for that day, they needed to get her front teeth done so her gums could begin to heal. He said he would 'work out payments with her to have ALL this work done...but when she called to make her appt for the first step of impressions, they told her the amount of money that was needed and that the 'payments' applied only to the two teeth that were extracted that day. Her husband Paul was with her & that too, was his understanding as well. So this is how she has found herself in this situation…Needing at least $4000 to get started and another $3000 to finish the process…a total of $7000.

Nicole Rixon, owner of Sweet Stamp Shop put together this benefit after finding out about this situation and before Julie Ranae knew it, it took flight!
Because she is an event organizer by trade, she has taken on the job of organizing all of the blogs in this hop as her way of ‘working overtime’ for what she needs, the same as if she were able to work overtime at an outside job to pay for the work to be done.
It is the goal of all of these generous friends & sponsors to help make this situation more do-able for our friend so that she can share a brand new smile with all of us soon.

If there is anything you can do to help with a financial donation, there is a donation button ready for you to click.  Any amount is appreciated and ALL DONATIONS will be eligible for prizes from our sponsor pool of over $


Before you leave. I have a card for you. I used the sketch from Mojo Monday and Gina K. Design Stamp. The image are sentiment are from Vintage Chic StampTV set.


I hope you enjoyed your stop here on the hop!  The next stop is Taylor's blog.  Make sure you leave a comment here before you go so that you can have a chance at the amazing prizes up for grabs and if you can, please make a donation so we can help bring back a new smile for our friend”
 
Thanks so much for stopping here!
God bless you!
 
PS: Don't forget about the Card Drive for kids "United by Spina Bifida". More than $500.00 in prizes!!
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Wednesday, October 5

Heart Thanks!

Hello my friends, it's me again!! This afternoon I had time to play some challenges and combine them all in 1 card :)
Yesterday, I received my new Lawn Fawn stamps! I was very excited, but I didn't have time to play. So today, was the day to play with my brand new stamps, and I have to confess that I love them :) I can't wait to get more :)

For my card I used:

Directions:
  • Make card base from White Cardstock. 4.25" x 4.5"
  • Cut a panel from Kraft cardstock (4.25" square). Ink all edges.
  • Die-cut a couple of  square pieces from patterend paper, ink all edges and adhere them to panel. Add zig-zag stitches, then create a circle with straight stitches.
  • Stamp birds onto Patterned Paper.
  • Stamps birds on White Cardstock, color them with Copic Markers (E31, E33, E35).
  • Cut out birds and adhere them to panel with foam tape. Cut out wing and front of bird, adhere them to birds for more dimension.
  • Paint a heart with White ink, add foam tape and adhere it to panel. Cover it with Star Dust Stickles.
  • Add a couple of Clear rhinestones.
  • Stamp sentiment.

Card recipe:
  • Cardstock: White, Kraft (Gina K. Designs)
  • Patterned paper: Blissful Collection (Authentique)
  • Stamps: Fly Free (Lawn Fawn)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Vintage Photo Distress (Ranger), White Craft (JoAnn's)
  • Embellishments: Clear Rhinestones, Star Dust Stickles (Ranger), Heart from Grungerboard  (Tim Holtz)
  • Accessories: Sewing machine, Tape (Love my Tapes), Sponges, Pop dots, Copic Markers.

Hope you like it!
Have a great day!!

PS: Don't forget about the Card Drive for kids "United by Spina Bifida". More than $400.00 in prizes!! 
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Are you ready for Christmas ?

Hello my friends!! Sorry for the long absence. I've been busy with my garden and house stuff, yesterday I spent my afternoon making tomato soup, I tried a super yummy recipe, I made 6 qt of soup and I have 5 container in my freezer, I think I will make more after all the green ones start riping.

Anyways, I have a couple of Christmas projects using Heartfelt Creations Stamps!!

Celebrate the Season Card.

Heartfelt Creations Products:
  • HCPC 3351 Cardinal With Holly Berries Pre-Cut Set.
  • HCPC 3415 Petite Poinsettia Pre-Cut Set.
  • HCPC 3416 Poinsettia Ornament 1 Pre-Cut Set.

Other Products:
  • Cardstock: Olive (Core'dinations), Ivory (GKD)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Vintage Photo Distress (Ranger Industries)
  • Accessories: Pearl, Mini gold headnails (Richard Mark's), Red tinsel (etsy), Silver Liquid Pearls (Ranger).

Directions:
  • Make card base from Olive Cardstock. 5.25" square card.
  • Cut a panel from Ivory Cardstock (5" square), ink all edges. Stamp sentiment on bottom of your panel in Vintage Photo Ink. Adhere panel to card base.
  • Stamp Ornament, color it with Copic Markers: YR00, YR000, R27, R29, R35, R46.
  • Stamp Poinsettias, color them with Copic Markers. Adhere the to card base. Add a pearl.
  • Make a  bow from red tinsel and adhere it to card.
  • Add Mini Gold Nailheads.
  • Add Silver Liquid Pearls to every ornament dot.

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Peace card

Heartfelt Creations Products Used:
  • HCPC 3415 Petite Poinsettia Pre-Cut Set.
  • HCPC 3421 Dove of Peace Pre-Cut Set.
  • HCPC 3427 Herald Angels Background Pre-Cut Set.
  • HCD 715 Christmas Cheer Die.
  • Microfine Transparent Shell White Glitter.
  • Sticky Tape Sheets.
  • Label 10 Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
  • Grand Calibur (Spellbinders)
  • Zip Dry Glue
Other Products:
  • Cardstock: Ivory, Chocolate Brown, White. (GKD) 
  • Patterned paper: Jovial (Basic Grey)
  • Ink: Old Paper, Vintage Photo (Ranger Industries), Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Versarmark.
  • Accessories: Gold embossing powder, Embossing heat gun, Pearl, Tape, Sponges.
Directions:
  • Make card base from Ivory Cardstock. A2 size.
  • Stamp HCPC 3427 Herald Angels Background Pre-Cut Set on Ivory Cardstock in Old Paper Ink. Ink all edges. Mat this with a piece of Chocolate Brown Cardstock. Add zig-zag stitches.  Adhere panel to card base.
  • Stamp Poinsettia flowers, color them with Copic Markers: R27, R29, R35, R46. Add a Pearl and adhere it to card.
  • Using a piece of Sticky paper, add Shell White Microfine glitter, stamp dove and add gold embossing powder. Set to heat. Die-cut dove. Add dove to card with Pop Dots.
  • Inside: Cut a strip of patterned paper, ink all edges and adhere it to card.
  • Stamp sentiment on a piece of Ivory Cardstock. Die-cut, emboss and stencil using Label 10 Nestabilities. Adhere it to inside of card.
Hope you like them!!
For more inspiration, please visit the Heartfelt Creations Blog!!

I am submitting this cards to The Classroom "WCMD Holiday Card"

PS: Don't forget about the Card Drive for kids "United by Spina Bifida". More than $400.00 in prizes!! 
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Saturday, October 1

The "Card Drive for Kids" is here

Hello my friends! Today I am very excited to start a new "Card Drive for Kids" with Spina Bifida. October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month and I hope you can help with this Card Drive.
If you don't know what Spina Bifida is, please check this site to learn a little bit more.

This Card Drive is a good way to cheer up the kids and their families. The goal is that each kid receive the same amount of cards and I hope they can receive more than 100 cards each!!

The kids for this year are:

Madison: 2 years old.
Logan: 2 years old. (Mr. Logan is turning 3 on October 17th!!)
Tanner: 2 years old. (Mr. Tanner is turning 3 on December 15th!!)
Rebekah: 9 years old.


Details about this Card Drive:
  • This card drive will end October 31.You have the whole month to send your cards.
  • Cards can be anything cheery, encouraging, supportive, etc.  Anyone can send a card. Please DO NOT send sorry, get well or anything like this. Remember, we want to make them happy. Thanks!
  • Cards can be for the child and/or for their family members. 
  • All cards need to have a message in it for the child/family.  Please also sign your name and where you are from.  On the card envelope, write the name of who the card is for.  Please, don't seal the envelope, as the parents might want to read the cards before the kids see them.
  • Please do not include big items with your card. 
  • There is no need to send money with your cards.  However, it is greatly appreciated as it helps with the cost of mailing cards and the prize.
  • You don't need to create new card for this. We cardmakers, have lots of cards already made.
  • Please send a card for each kid ALL at once, so your name will be included in the Big Prize!
  • All cards can be mailed to me at:
Giovana Smith
Card Drive for Kids
181 Perry Way
Yakima, WA 98901

Please: In a piece of paper include your name, address, e-mail address and blog (if you have one). This will help a lot to contact the winner a lot faster!!

Prize!! Awesome companies have donated amazing prizes for you! More than $400.00 in prizes!!

  • Heartfelt Creations: 8 stamping sets + 1 Coordinated Die Set. Value: $150.00!
  • Gina K. Designs: 2 StampTV Kits: Value: $70.00 (Gina will send the prize direct to the winner!)
  • Unity Stamps: 10 Itty Bitty Stamps. Value: $70.00
  • SP & Company: 3 Stamp Set. Value: $40.00
  • Lawn Fawn Stamps: 2 Stamp Set: Value: $30.00
  • Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps: 1 Stamp Set. Value: $11.00
  • Spellbinders: 4 die sets!!  Value : $100.00!
  • Tombow: Markers and adhesives!! This prize will be divide in 2! One extra winner will receive Tombow products!!, Thanks Melissa C!!

This awesome prize can be YOURS!!

Everybody is welcome to participate.

Thanks so much for your support to this Card Drive.
God bless.
Giovana

ETA:  Spellbinders has donated 4 awesome die-sets!! Picture included now :)
ETAA: Tombow is sending a donation too!! Markers and Adhesives!! Picture added!!

Please help me to spread the word and get lots of cards for these awesome kids!!
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Wee Memories Challenge # 70 "Favorite Techinque or Style + World Card Making Day!!



Hello my friends!! Welcome to another and fun Wee Memories Challenge, also this week we are having our monthly Blog Hop. So if you arrived from Danielle's blog, you are in the right place, if not, please start from Jenny's blog.


This week our challenge is to use your favorite technique or style or you can combine both :)
Today we are also celebrating World Card Making Day!! I hope you all spend some time creating and having fun :)

Our challenge is sponsored by Unity Stamp!! and one lucky winner will get one stamp set!!!

My favorite style is distressing edges and sewing. I love coloring and big bows too, so combined all my favorites in this cute card.

Directions:
  • Make card base from White CS. 5" square card.
  • Mat a piece of Sweet Corn and Patterned Paper. Add a strip of Light Blue PP, ink all edges. Add straight stitches to card border and zig-zag stitches to strip piece.
  • Tie on ribbon and make a triple bow. Add pink brad.
  • Stamp image on White CS in Tuxedo Black Ink. Color image with Copic Markers and highlight it blue Prismacolor Pencil and OMS.
  • Die-cut and emboss image with Oval Nestabilities.
  • Add Liquid Pearls to flowers and boots. Add Star Dust Stickles to pocket and head bows. Add image to card with Pop Dots.
  • Stamp sentiment in Vintage Photo Distress Ink.
  • Adhere panel to card.

Card recipe:
  • Cardstock: White, Sweet Corn (GKD)
  • Patterned Paper: Yellow from "Victoria Garden Collection" (Echo Park Paper), Light Blue from "Blossom Soup Collection" (Jillibean Soup)
  • Stamp: Lil Molly's Flowers (Anabelle Stamps)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Vintage Photo Distress (Ranger).
  • Embellishments: Seam Binding Ribbon, Pink Brad (American Crafts), Star Dust Stickles, Liquid Pearls (Ranger).
  • Accessories: Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Sewing Machine, Pop Dots, Glue dots, Sponges. 
Now head over to Laurel B' blog and enjoy her awesome creation.

The deadline for this challenge is 11.59pm PST on Friday, October 7,  2011. For more details, some fabulous design team inspiration and to link up your projects, click here

PS: Don't forget about the Card Drive for Kids "United for Spina Bifida"
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Friday, September 30

Card Drive for Kids "Meet Rebekah"

Hello my friends!! Today, I am presenting to you to  Rebekah!! You have seen her here few times before,she is my neighbor and my daughter Becca's BFF.

You can read about her over here and here, from her mom's own words.

Today, I am writing something about her, why? because I asked her mom if I could do it and she says SURE!!

I met Bekah and her family a couple of weeks after we moved into our new house. I am a very reserved person, so making new friends was not in my plans, what I had in my head was to empty all my moving boxes and have everything clean.
One day, we stopped by Beka's house and I met her family (my husband already did when we where building the house), Nicole and I had a good conversation and the girls were playing. Then we talked about Bekah and her Spina Bifida condition, I was very surprised because she could walk, talk and be loud as any other girl :)

I have to confess I love Bekah very much, she is like the sister my daughter doesn't have, they play, argue, cry and have fun together, that is awesome!!! They became friends since they met and still great friends! I love having her for sleepovers, playing time or just when Nicole and I have get together just to talk. I have learned from her and I have witnessed some awesome things. Bekah had an accident once and burned her ankle and she didn't feel anything, when I found out I felt the pain and my Becca too.

They take the school bus together, talk on the phone everyday, just to know what they are having for dinner, LOL. They go to AWANA together, and although they are in different classes they just like to go together, thanks Nicole!!!

I don't want to get emotional, but I am.

I can tell so many things about her, but the most amazing thing she is a sweet girl, with a big heart, loves the Lord and is great child, friend and sister.

Here is Bekah and my Becca !! They are always smiling :)

Come back tomorrow to find out more about the Card Drive and also the chance to win awesome prizes!!!

Thanks so much!
God bless!!
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Thursday, September 29

Gina K. Designs Blog Hop "Preserving Memories"

Hello my friends! join us for a Preserving Memories hop! Members of Gina K.'s Design Team have come together to host a hop where we will share with you scrapbook and 3D projects - we hope this will inspire you to dust off those photographs and get scrappin' and creative!

If you came from Lee's blog you're at the right place. If not make sure to head over to StampTV  where you will find a list of all those participating in today's hop.

I decorated a picture frame. I got this frame at Craft Warehouse for $2.00! It was plain, I planned to paint it, but then I decided it would look better if I cover it with some fabric tape :) This picture is of my daughter from last Winter, she made this beautiful snowman and the image from Theresa's new set worked out perfect for this project :) Here are the details.

Directions:
  • Trace your front and back of your frame on Fabric tape and Patterned Paper. Cover your front with fabric tape and the back with PP.
  • Stamp snowflakes in White Craft Ink (from Very Merry Christmas)and sentiment (from Celebrate the Season) in Black Soot Distress Ink.
  • Adhere lace around front window. Add a couple of rhinestones.
  • Mat White Cs and sticky paper, stamp snowflakes (from Blessed is the season) in Faded Jeans Distress Ink and snowman (from Celebrate the Season) in Memento Tuxedo Black. Die-cut snowflakes with Circle Nestabilities.
  • Color snowman and cut it out.
  • Adhere twine on the back of snowflakes and adhere it to frame. Add White pearls .
  • Adhere snowman to frame.
  • Add liquid pearl to center of every stamp snowflake.
  • Adhere Lace tape all around the frame.
Click picture for a bigger look.

Frame Recipe:
  • Cardstock: White (Gina K. Designs)
  • Stamps: Celebrate The Season, Blessed is the Season, Very Merry Christmas (Gina K. Designs)
  • Ink: Faded Jeans Distress, Black Soot Distress (Ranger Industries), White Craft (JoAnn's)
  • Embellishments: White Pearls (GKD), White Opal Liquid Pearls, Caribbean Twine (The Twinery), White Lace Tape (Love My Tapes), Clear Rhinestones.
  • Accessories: Circle Nestabilities, Pop dots, Bright Pink Leather Fabric Tape (Love My Tapes), Wood frame (Craft Warehouse), Copic markers.

All the items in bold can be found at Gina K. Designs Store.

Head on over to Carolina's blog  to see what she's sharing with you today!

Hope you like my creation!
Have fun hopping :)
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Card Drive for Kids " Meet Tanner"

Hello my friends! Today we are meeting Tanner!!

Here it's what his mommy has to say about him:

“Our family consists of Ray-Dad-35 years old, (Myself) Star - 34 yrs old, Tanner - almost 3, and a new baby boy due 11/22/11!  We reside in Phoenix, Arizona.  I'm currently a stay at home mom to Tanner, but plan on going back to school after the new baby makes his debut.

Tanner is our first child, born on December 15th, 2008 in Phoenix, AZ.  He was born with Spina Bifida: Myelomeningocele, Chiari II Malformation, and Bi-lateral club feet.  He has a VP shunt.  He has endured 6 surgeries since birth. At 14 hours old he had his SB opening closed, at 9 days old he had his shunt put in. At nearly 3 months old he had a shunt revision, followed by another revision at almost 4 months old. He has also had 2 surgeries on his feet due to the club feet, and has had casts on many times (18 weeks total so far). We are currently working to see if he is potty trainable, only time will tell. :)
Even though it may seem that he has been through a lot, you would never know it unless told about it!  Tanner is all smiles, a big tease, and the all around jokester of the family!  Always saying the funniest things, and pulling the cutest expressions!  Tanner is by far the happiest almost 3 year old boy ever!  He has his moments like any little boy would have, but they are few and far between. Tanner never ceases to amaze me with his strength and courage. He will try everything at least once, and if he really wants to do it.... He will keep trying until he accomplishes it!  Stubborn to the core (just like his mom), he doesn't let anything stop him. He wears AFO's (ankle foot orthodics) on both feet for support in standing and walking.  He has been 4-point crawling since the age of 1 and is learning to take steps in his reverse walker.  He also recently started cruising along the furniture.  When it comes to Tanner, I always say "When there is a will, there is a way."  And he has a strong will!  Tanner is obsessed with Buzz Light year and  Lightning McQueen !  He also loves Woody & Rex from Toy Story, Mickey Mouse, Elmo, and Thomas the Train.
Tanner is our sunshine and miracle from God.  I wouldn't change the way he is for anything!  Things aren't always easy, but are always worth it in the end! “


Thanks so much!!
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Wednesday, September 28

Christmas Banner and a card.

Hello my friends! Today I have more project using the new stamps from the Cheer Christmas Collection from Heartfelt Creations. This time I created a banner and I really like it, LOL. I know, this is my first time making a banner and may not be super cool, but I really like it ;)

In other news, Heartfelt Creations has a Design Team Call!! If you would like to be part of the new DT, check this out HERE

Merry Christmas Banner


Directions:
  • Stamp Ornaments (x4) on White Cardstock in Versamark Ink. Add Gold Embossing powder and heat it up.
  • Color Poinsettias with Copic Markers.
  • Stamp Sentiment from HCPC 3419 Holiday Poinsettia Candle Pre-Cut Set on White CS in Vintage Photo Distress Ink. Die-cut, emboss and stencil it with Labels 14 Nestabilities.
  • Die-cut and emboss a piece of Good as Gold CS. Mat this piece with sentiment.
  • Punch a little hole in each ornament, tie twine and sentiment piece in center.
  • Make big bow and glue them on top of each ornament.

HC Stamps and Store Products:
  • HCPC 3417 Poinsettia Ornament 2 Pre-Cut Set.
  • HCPC 3419 Holiday Poinsettia Candle Pre-Cut Set.
  • Grand Calibur.
Other Products:
  • Cardstock: White, Good as Gold (GKD)
  • Ink: Vintage Photo Distress (Ranger), Versamark
  • Embellishments: Red/Gold Organza Ribbon, Maraschino Twine (The Twinery)
  • Accessories: Label Fourteen Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Gold embossing powder, Copic Markers: R27, R29, R35, Pop dots, Tacky Glue.

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Bells card


Directions:
  • Make card base from Ivory Cardstock. 5" square card.
  • Create a panel with Red Hot CS and Patterned Paper. Add stitches. Tie on ribbon. Adhere panel to card base.
  • Stamp bells from HCPC 3424 Poinsettia Bells & Bows Pre-Cut Set on White CS in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Color image with Copic Markers: C1, C3. C5, YG95, Y21, Y35, R35.
  • Die-cut, emboss and stencil image with Circle Nestabilities. Mat this piece with a Red Hot Scallop piece.
  • Adhere them to card.
  • Add Stickles to ribbon image and Crystal lacquer to bells. Add a little pearl to poinsettia.

HC Stamps and Products:
  • HCPC 3424 Poinsettia Bells & Bows Pre-Cut Set
  • Circle Nestabilities.
  • Scallop Circle Nestabilities.
  • Grand Calibur.
  • Pop dots.
  • Crystal Lacquer.

Other Products:
  • Cardstock: Ivory, Red Hot, White (GKD)
  • Patterned paper: Jovial (Basic Grey).
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Pink (for sponging)
  • Accessories: Scor-tape, Star Dust Stickles (Ranger), Red Seam Binding Ribbon, Pearl, Sewing machine.

Hope you like them!
For more inspiration, please visit the Heartfelt Creations Blog.


Have a great day!!
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Card Drive for Kids "Meet Madison"

Today, we are meeting Madison, a beautiful little girl with the most awesome red hair.

This is what her mommy has to say about her:

Madison is a precious little girl, 2 years old. Her birthday is Feb. 24, 2009. She has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair and even at the age of 2 she can get around really well. She also crawls and climbs and plays and is very active and happy.
Madison is adopted. She is our 10th and last child. We were not really looking to adopt but it seems God sent her right to us. I believe it was all part of His plan. She brings us so much joy. She is such a sweet happy baby. She loves Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Barney. She loves to go to church. She loves her brothers and sisters. She has beautiful curly red hair and the sweetest smile .
 God Bless You, Fran
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