Funny Little Note Cards

Hi Dreamers!
Nice rainy Saturday here in Michigan.  So good for the garden veggies!  Just hanging out around the house today taking it easy.  Thought I would share another set of note cards that I sent to Operation Write Home and Card Care Connection.

Materials List:

Stamp: Stampin' Up

CS: Polka Dot and Gingham - A Muse Studios

Black Stazon Ink

Markers

Spellbinders dies

Ribbons

Instructions:

• Make four A2 cards
• On white CS, stamp the image with black Stazon ink
• Color the peanuts with two or three shades of brown markers
• Die cut the stamped pieces and add to card base
• Tie bows and glue to card

Aren't they funny??!!  Too cute.  I think they will cheer some one up and give them a chuckle.

A Few Fun Challenges  for my Complimentary Peanuts cards:
Crafts 4 eternity: lots of laughs
Addicted to stamps and more: CAS
Crafting by Design: use a sentiment
Simon's Wednesday: spots and dots
Keep It Simple: use a bow


Coming up in Dreamland this week:   Monday is new challenge at Love To Scrap. And, I will show you some projects that combine washi tape and Lost Coast Design border stamps.  And maybe a few more of the OWH cards!!  Sounds fun, doesn't it??!!  LOL   See you Monday for the new challenge!!  Hope you are having a great weekend!!  Love ya
Karen

Memorial Day Blog Hop with Operation Write Home!!!

Operation Write Home Memorial Day Blog Hop

Hello Everyone,
Welcome to Dreamland!  I hope you are enjoying the Operation Write Home Memorial Day Blog Hop.  I made a "Love" card in red/white/blue.

To the inside, add a full sheet of paper for maximum letter writing space

Fold and crease the paper to fit neatly within the card

Stamp the back with the OWH stamp.

To check out all the blogs participating in the Memorial Day Blog Hop click here.


Thanks for stopping by and happy hopping!!!
Karen McAlpine

Miss You Card for Operation Write Home

Hi Dreamers!
Today, I wanted to share one of the cards I made for Operation Write Home.  This is a "Miss You" card extreme!  LOL.  I used this funny little guy and a cute sentiment.

Materials List:

Stamps: Funny Guy -Stampin' Up; Sentiment - My Favorite Things

CS: Green and Polka Dot - A Muse Studios; Taken With Teal - Stampin' Up

Ink: Bermuda Bay -Stampin up; Black Stazon

Washi Tape

Markers

Ribbon

Die Cut - My Favorite Things

Instructions:

• Make card from Light green CS
• Add a strip of Polka Dot CS to upper half of card
• Add two strips of Washi Tape
• Wrap ribbon around card and tie in bow

• Stamp the image on White CS and color with Markers
• Die cut trimming off the ends just a bit
• Mount to a piece of Taken With Teal CS and add to card
• Leave the inside blank and add a liner for writing home

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Coming up this weekend!!!!  I will be participating in the Operation Write Home Memorial Day Blog Hop!!!  Should be lots of fun --- with  tons of cards to look at!!!  I have my card all ready!!  It is red/white/blue---Of course!!   Stop back for that!!  I will be showing how I line the inside of my cards for maximum letter writing space.  

*********A Few Fun Challenges for My Miss You Like Crazy Card!!!

Operation Write Home: Mid Week Throw Down---Miss you card

Creating from the Heart: anything goes

Penny's Challenge: spots and or stripes

See on Saturday for the Memorial Day Blog Hop!!!!  Love ya

Karen

Butterfly Cards for Operation Write Home

Hi Dreamers,
I am back today with a few more of the Charity cards.  The cards will go to Operation Write Home and Card Care Connections.    I also made a few for my friend--and one or two for my own "to send" box.
The theme for today is: butterflies.  I went a bit crazy making butterfly cards.  I made lots of color variations, but I am just showing one of each here.  On the first card, I was inspired by a card in a Stampin' Up catalog.

Card #1

Materials:

Stamps: all from Stampin' Up

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Punches: Postage stamp- Stampin Up

Dies: small label - Amuse Studios

Card #2

Materials:
Stamps: Scrolls - Basic Grey; Sentiment - Amuse Studios
Ink: Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Chip - Stampin Up
CS: white
Orange jewels
Butterfly die cuts- Sizzix

**********A few fun challenges for my Butterfly Charity Cards:

Operation Write Home ODBD Challenge: insects
The Sisterhood of Crafters: white on white--2nd card
Through the craft room door: anything goes
Craft Your Passions: no DP---2nd card
4 Krafty Girlz: anything goes


Coming up in Dreamland:  More of the Doll Border cards and more of the Charity cards.  I have been making more cards all week!  I am going to finish up the 20 I have out on my work table and then that will be all for the charity cards.  I will get them packed up and sent off.  Still a bit of work to do with those.  But, all for a good cause.  I hope you are having a great week!  Love ya.
Karen

Cards for Operation Write Home-Pretty Dress Form

Hi Dreamers!
Today, I thought you might like to see a couple more of the Children's cards I made that went to Operation Write Home.  The cards are made with a digi from Stamping Dragon.

I layered the card base with several different Decorative papers (7 Gypsies) and,  tied a sheer omber ribbon around the card.  

Detail

Here is the group photo of all the cards.

The second card was made with pretty papers, a paper doily, and a satin ribbon.

Detail

The cards are on their way to Service men and women stationed around the world.  They will use the cards to write home to loved ones.  See all the details on the OWH site.



A Few super fun challenges for my Operation Write Home Girly Dress Form Cards.
Stars and Stamps OWH blog: green.  My first card has a multi colored background that is primarily green.
Stampin for the Weekend: something girly
Aud Sentiments: bingo---Happy, die cut, flowers on card #1
Moving Along with the Times: birthday
Simply Create: linky party--link up a project and go meet new people.
Play Date Cafe: color --plum, mustard, and rose and photo inspiration (see below)



Two posts in one day!  Boy, I am really rockin it this weekend.  So, what would you like to see tomorrow??  More of the Operation Write Home cards, or a cutesy Valentine??  See you tomorrow.  Love ya.
Karen

Cute Card with Pretty Dress

Hi Dreamers,
Well, here we go...Today is the first post of all the charity cards I made (70 cards total).  I made three cute little dress cards using a digi from Michelle Perkett.  The cards went out to Operation Write Home.  There are some guidelines to follow for OWH cards: no glitter, A2 size, minimal bumpiness, and blank on the inside.  Here is a photo of all the cards for OWH.

This image is a digi that I printed out on white CS and colored with Markers.  I made three different versions. 

Version 1

Detail

Version 2

Detail

Version 3

Detail

I added some all occasion sentiments to each card.  The cards are sent overseas to service men and women.  They use the cards to write home to loved ones.  I think this is a great cause and I have been making cards for OWH for years.  Check out the OWH site for more info.



And how about a few fun challenges!!
Can you digi it: getting girly
Inky Chicks: anything goes
Shopping Our Stash: 3 things with T--Teal CS, Tags, Three die Cut circles --version 2
Craft door magazine: Anything goes

Let's see, what do I have for tomorrow??  How about a trip down the yellow brick road!??  See you tomorrow!!  Have a great day!  Love ya.
Karen