Encourging those effected by Hurricane Sandy!!

Good afternoon!   It is a beautiful fall day here in the Carolina's, but I can't help but think that it isn't as pretty for those still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Sandy last week.  I made this card for a member of the Circle Message board and we are hoping that she will be encouraged as she receives cards in the mail this week.

The card itself is a pale yellow cardstock (6 x 5) that I added a frame of blue that was embossed with the Cricut Cuttlebug and a Tim Holtz folder. I really like the added interest that the embossing gives. The design was made by cutting circles from 4 coordinating papers that were 1 1/2 inches in diameter with my Creative Memories circle maker. I then cut a 1 inch square of chip board to help make the shape uniform.

 

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As you can see from the pictures above the chipboard square really does a great job of keeping your shapes uniform so that they fit together on the card very cleanly.

 

The inside of the card I used a coordinating base, that was one of the circles on the front and used a stamp that is a little difficult to read in the picture that says, "Life is a Daring Adventure or Nothing" by Helen Keller and one of my favorite verses in Psalms 121:1-2....I lift up my eyes to the hills--where does my help come from?  My help comes from the LORD.

 

Praying that all those that have been effected by this storm will find the help that they are seeking.

 

Have a blessed Sunday!

 

All my best,

Donna

Good Morning!   A friend from my Bible study group had her knee replaced yesterday and we wanted to send her a card to cheer her up and let her know that we were praying for her.  This is what I came up with hope that you'll like it, as I thought it came out pretty well.

 

This is just a simple card with a little embossing with my Cuttlebug.  The stamping is a combination of Verve stamps and Close to My Heart stamps.  The ribbon is the Enchanted ribbon from Creative Memories; it is kind of cool because you can use it as a solid piece or punch out the embossed sections as I did to give it an interesting look.  I just added a gingham background for the ribbon and then added the flower is again from the Enchanted pack with a little added bling!

The inside was again a fairly simple design with just a Verve Sentiment stamp and I used the Creative Memories border maker and wove an embossed piece of the background paper from the front to tie the project together.

 

Certainly hope that Debbie, enjoys this as much as I enjoyed making it for her.  As today is my baby boy's 28th birthday, I should have a birthday card to show you tomorrow.

 

Thanks again for stopping by my blog to take a look at today's project.

 

Have an awesome Wednesday!

 

All my best,

 Donna 

Falling for Halloween Blog Hop - Day 2!!!

Welcome to the second day of the Falling for Halloween Blog Hop. Thanks for joining us to enjoy all the wonderful crafty inspiration for the fall and Halloween season.

 Thanks so much for all of the comments on yesterday's project.... I was thrilled to have you visit and look at my project.

You should have arrived here from Nadia @ http://www.withglitteringeyes.com/ . If you missed the beginning of the hop, please go to Maria's blog to start so you don't miss any of the projects.

Knowing that everyone loves receiving blog candy so you won't be disappointed here... Remember to be eligible follow my blog and leave a comment on each of the Hop Blogs ....  I will be choosing a winner on Monday.

Today,  I have two cards that I made for a wonderful project that Paulette (Scrapalette) introduced us to for Circle Mania it is called Operation Write Home.  Turns out they are located right in my city and I hadn't heard about them before and one that I made for today's blog hop.  I hope that you enjoy my cards and will consider making some for them as well.

There is something about cornstalks that brings fall memories.  Today I used an assortment of paper from Creative Memories and the cornstalks and title are from the Simply Scarecrow cartridge.  The embossing was done with my Cuttlebug and several sizzix folders.  Hope that you enjoy it.

 

As you can see I am really into the trees and the fence with pumpkins this year.  The owl was cut from the Pooh and Friends cartridge and the border was actually made with the new border maker from Creative Memories..... they have several patterns, but right now my favorites are the fence and pumpkins.  Hope that you like it too.

 

This was one of my first attempts at distressing.  After using the crimper on my card face it was easy.  I really do like the fall season with all the changing colors.... it does remind me to be Thankful! 

And on that note I am "Thankful" for you joining in on the hop today. Please be sure to check out all the participant's wonderful projects. I've posted the list below in case you've missed anyone. The next blog you will be visiting belongs to the very talented Diane @ http://dianesdribble.blogspot.com/

Please check out yesterdays post for the entire list of participants so that you can see all of the great Halloween projects!!!

This has been fun and really helped me get this blog started and I look forward to posting a lot more here.

Have a blessed Sunday!

Donna

Falling for Halloween Blog Hop

Welcome to the Falling for Halloween Blog Hop. Thanks for joining us to enjoy all the wonderful crafty inspiration for the fall and Halloween season.

 

Please bare with me as this is not only my first Blog Hop, but the first post on my new blog.  I have a lot to learn and this is trial by fire! 

You should have arrived here from Nadia @ http://www.withglitteringeyes.com/ . If you missed the beginning of the hop, please go to Maria's blog to start so you don't miss any of the projects.

Knowing that everyone loves receiving blog candy so you won't be disappointed here... to be eligible follow my blog and leave a comment on each of the Hop Blogs ,,,,  I will be choosing a winner on Monday.

 

Thanks so much for joining in on the hop today. Please be sure to check out all the participant's wonderful projects. I've posted the list below in case you've missed anyone. The next blog you will be visiting belongs to the very talented Diane @ http://dianesdribble.blogspot.com/

Here's the entire list of participants so that you can see all of the great Halloween projects!!!

 

Maria      stampcutcreate.blogspot.com

Michele   scrap-n-dance.blogspot.com

Paulette  http://scrapalette.blogspot.com/

Cindy      http://www.inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com/

Beth          http://seaswancreations.blogspot.com/

Renee     icameisawicreated.blogspot.com

Debbie @ www.debseclecticthoughts.blogspot.com

Khrista @ http://creativeandcraftyteacher.blogspot.com/

Angela @ Angie's Paper Passion 

Nadia @ http://www.withglitteringeyes.com/

Donna @ http://CarolinasCreativeCropper.blogspot.com/       (you are here)

Diane @ http://dianesdribble.blogspot.com/

Sara @  http://www.sarawandrews.com/ 

Michele @ www.michelegreen.com

 

Thanks again for coming by to take a look at my project!  Have an awesome day!

 

Donna