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