Double Trouble Challenge #177

 Once again I'm playing in the Double Trouble Challenge.

You'll find the challenge details below:

 

Here's my entry:

The requirements didn't limit our cards to Halloween or Fall.  They did have an option of using one die that represents one of the two.   I needed a birthday card.  So, I added a black cat from one of my CTMH cricut cartridges for a little Halloween touch. 

Besides, the recipient of this card just loves cats! 

The little mouse, the balloons, and the frame were all die cuts.

I'll be entering the October die cut challenge at A Cut Above also.

I thought I'd enter a few more fun challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Add Texture 

Seize the Birthday Challenge #293 - Dots 

Make My Monday Challenge #236 - Kid Friendly

Send A Smile 4 Kids October Challenge - Holiday/Celebration Cards 4 Kids

 The theme for the October Challenge at

Send a Smile 4 Kids 

is Holiday/Celebration Cards 4 Kids

 Anything Goes for kids is always acceptable, too.

We just want to see your wonderful creations

and hope you enjoy making and sharing them!

 

Every so often, I check the SAS4K website to see what needs the volunteers might have.  The gal to whom I send my cards,  Jen Reece, requested Hanukkah and Kwanzaa cards.  Although I personally do not celebrate these two holidays, doesn't mean I can't make some cards.  In fact, it was a bit of a challenge.  I found 1 piece of Kwanzaa paper at the craft store and a small package of embellishments on a clearance rack.   I love the bright colors and geometric designs and managed to make and send 15 Kwanzaa cards to SAS4Kids.  Here's one of the cards I made: 

I made a few Hanukkah cards, too.

 

I didn't find any Hanukkah paper at the store, so I just stuck with blue, white and silver.

It would be great if you joined the fun at the

Send A Smile 4 Kids .

(Cards only, please.)

Your cards need not be donated, but if you plan to do so, check the current needs of the volunteers and the deadlines on the Send A Smile 4 Kids Blog.

 

Please take some time and visit the fabulous blogs of my teammates.  They work so hard and are very creative! 

Jen

Mary

Celeste

 Melanie

Bobbie 

Sybrina 

Thanks so much for visiting my blog. 

Double Trouble Challenge

 Wow!  It's been months since I entered the challenge at

 Double Trouble.

 

A friend told me that I've been missed, and I decided to remedy that by making the card below:

When you find yourself kind of stuck in the mud, it's always nice to have a caring friend to help pull you out.

I'll also be entering this in the

Crafter's Cafe Challenge: AG with an animal option

 

 

Minion Making

 This card was very time consuming, but worth it for a little guy who hasn't been receiving my cards the last few years.  I made him cards, I sent him cards, but I have no clue who received them or the gifts inside.   He and his family moved and no one told me.

I finally have their new address.

He better receive this card!

Have a great day!

Send A Smile 4 Kids September Challenge - Cute Fall/Halloween Cards 4 Kids

 

The theme for the September Challenge at

Send a Smile 4 Kids 

is Cute Fall/Halloween Cards 4 Kids

 Anything Goes for kids is always acceptable, too.

We just want to see your wonderful creations

and hope you enjoy making and sharing them!

 

In Pennsylvania there are lots of apple orchards, and fall is the time for apple picking and apple baking.   I can't wait for apple cake, apple pie, applesauce, apple dumplings, apple crisp, apple cobbler.... and the list goes on.  I guess that's why this cute little stamp from Whimsy Stamps caught my eye and ended up on my Fall card for this challenge.

 

It would be great if you joined the fun at the

Send A Smile 4 Kids .

(Cards only, please. And they need not be donated.)

 

Please take some time and visit the fabulous blogs of my teammates.  They work so hard and are very creative! 

Jen

Mary

Celeste

 Melanie

Bobbie 

Sybrina 

Thanks so much for visiting my blog. 

Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #768

 

 Welcome to my blog, where I have

a new card to share with you each week for

 

Tuesday Morning Sketches 

 

 

 

 

Here is the sketch for this week:

 

 

 

 

Here is my version:

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. 

The Design Team invites you to stop by

 and visit their blogs, too.

Debbie 

Donna

Melissa

Patti

 

         You can be sure that one of us will be visiting you.

Send a Smile 4 Kids August

 

The theme for the August Challenge at

Send a Smile 4 Kids 

is 

Birthday Cards for Kids

 Anything Goes for kids is always acceptable, too.

We just want to see your wonderful creations

and hope you enjoy making and sharing them!

 

Here are two cards I made for this challenge:

 

 

 

I came across this argyle paper in my scraps and built my first card from there.  Matching that green was tons of fun, but I persevered and was pleased with the result.  The remaining scrap of argyle paper was just enough to put together a second card.

 

 

It would be great if you joined the fun at the

Send A Smile 4 Kids .

(Cards only, please. And they need not be donated.)

 

Please take some time and visit the fabulous blogs of my teammates.  They work so hard and are very creative! 

Jen

Mary

Celeste

 Melanie

Bobbie 

Sybrina 

Thanks so much for visiting my blog.