This Little Card of Mine

Another beautiful card from Heather

I am so thankful for the cards that Heather has sent me during my recovery- and thankful for her friendship.  This photo does NOT do justice to how pretty this card is.  The front strip is acetate so the drinks show through from the inside.   She colored and glittered them.   So pretty!   Made me smile.  Thank you Heather!

 

More butterflies and a kitty cat!

I wasn't kidding you when I told you I had very little to work with to create some cards for my own use.  Yes, the butterfly punch again with a different Papertrey Ink paper. Easy.  There is some debate about who originated the layered butterfly idea.  I lifted it from Jennifer.  But then she said she lifted it from Nichol M.   No matter whose idea -- so clever!

 

 

And now for a break from the same silly butterfly punch.... I hope you don't mind indulging me in this photo of Toby that I took recently:

 

He was the best medicine during the hardest days of my knee surgery recovery.  I thought cats were all about them and in many ways they are.  But this one?   Would not leave me when he knew I wasn't feeling well.  He had to be on me all the time -- purring and just nuzzling me.  Somehow he knew when I needed that and even when I wanted to get up I'd move him off and he'd climb back up on me.  Is that sweet?  Great comfort.  My other cat, Bailey?  Not so much -- so when are you going to feed me?  :-)

Variations on a theme....

Not a purple girl but thought the PaperTrey Purple might look nice on Kraft.   Why come up with a new card design when you can totally copy one you just made!   :-)

Supplies:  Hero Arts note card, greeting stamp, pearls; PaperTrey Ink paper; EK Success butterfly punch

Oh, to be creating again

I finally was able to do a little creating this weekend.  Felt SO good.   I got all of my Christmas cards done.  I'll post those when I they go out and I am sure everyone has received them.  I had some time left to create.  I had taken very little to create with thinking I wouldn't get the Christmas cards done so I made a zillion cards with this butterfly punch.   Needed to do a bit of mass production to send to people I'm thinking about and to thank people for their many kindnesses during this knee nonsense.  Here is one of those quickie cards.  I'm kind of addicted to color on white lately.

Supplies:  Hero Arts white notecard, greeting, pearls; EK Success butterfly punch; Papertrey Ink paper.  

The first prizes for the new card drive!

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NEW Card Drive for Kids

We are so very excited to announce the start of our newest card drive - Cards for Kids.

We are hoping to collect a ton of cards for EIGHT sick children and their families.  Cards of encouragement, love, cheer and hope.  We truly feel that cards can lift spirits.  And, in these rough times, it is an inexpensive way to make a difference in someone's life.

And, of course, there will be lots of prizes!

Now, about these amazing kids.  Here are the eight - possible others will be announced soon.  (Click on each name to learn more about them and their families.)

    CARDS FOR KIDS children:

1. Kate - Age 5
2. Gavin - Age 4
3. Sami - Age 18
4. Meg - Age 4
5. Zach - Age 8
6. David - Age 6
7. Braden - Age 4
8. Emily - Age 6

  

A few details:

• This card drive will be ongoing.  We have no end date set.
• Cards can be anything cheery, encouraging, supportive, etc.  Anyone can send a card - even your children, scout troops, etc.
• Cards can be for the child or for their family members.  Many parents mentioned that the ill child's siblings would really like the attention of a card.
• 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.  Also, please don't seal the envelope, as the parents might want to preview cards before the kids see them.
• Please stick to just cards or stickers.  If you want to send anything heavier, please include a bit of money to cover the added cost.
• Kids seem to really like jokes and silly cards - it lifts their spirits and helps them to forget their challenges.
• There is no need to send money with your cards.  However, it is greatly appreciated as it helps with the cost of mailing the thousands of cards and many, many prizes.
• All cards can be mailed to the following address:

                        Jennifer McGuire
                        Cards for Kids
                        PO Box 428612
                        Cincinnati, Ohio 45242

• In each package, PLEASE include a piece of paper with your name, address, email address and how many cards you sent and for which child/family they were for.  This helps us greatly in keeping track for prizes!  For each card you send, you will get a chance.  So the more cards you send, the better your chances.  (See below.)
• PRIZES! At the last day of each month, we will pick EIGHT prizes to send out.  One prize will go to someone who sent in cards for Kate in that month.  One will go to someone who sent a card for Gavin in that month, etc.  So, if you really want a prize, it is best to send in cards for each child/family each month. We will keep track of how many you sent for each child.  (The first round of prizes - to be given at the end of December - will be announced soon.  If you are a company or individual who wants to donate a prize, please email me.)
• If you want to do Christmas/Holiday cards, please mail them right away - they need to be here by the 15th.

I know I am missing some details, as there is so much to think about!  I will add more as we go, so be sure to ask your questions.

Thanks again for giving your time and talent for this. 

Hugs from Jennifer, Jana and Kristina :)

(Oh, and I will be back tomorrow with a prize... ;)

We are so very excited to announce the start of our newest card drive - Cards for Kids.

We are hoping to collect a ton of cards for EIGHT sick children and their families.  Cards of encouragement, love, cheer and hope.  We truly feel that cards can lift spirits.  And, in these rough times, it is an inexpensive way to make a difference in someone's life.

And, of course, there will be lots of prizes!

Now, about these amazing kids.  Here are the eight - possible others will be announced soon.  (Click on each name to learn more about them and their families.)

    CARDS FOR KIDS children:

1. Kate - Age 5
2. Gavin - Age 4
3. Sami - Age 18
4. Meg - Age 4
5. Zach - Age 8
6. David - Age 6
7. Braden - Age 4
8. Emily - Age 6

  

A few details:

• This card drive will be ongoing.  We have no end date set.
• Cards can be anything cheery, encouraging, supportive, etc.  Anyone can send a card - even your children, scout troops, etc.
• Cards can be for the child or for their family members.  Many parents mentioned that the ill child's siblings would really like the attention of a card.
• 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.  Also, please don't seal the envelope, as the parents might want to preview cards before the kids see them.
• Please stick to just cards or stickers.  If you want to send anything heavier, please include a bit of money to cover the added cost.
• Kids seem to really like jokes and silly cards - it lifts their spirits and helps them to forget their challenges.
• There is no need to send money with your cards.  However, it is greatly appreciated as it helps with the cost of mailing the thousands of cards and many, many prizes.
• All cards can be mailed to the following address:

                        Jennifer McGuire
                        Cards for Kids
                        PO Box 428612
                        Cincinnati, Ohio 45242

• In each package, PLEASE include a piece of paper with your name, address, email address and how many cards you sent and for which child/family they were for.  This helps us greatly in keeping track for prizes!  For each card you send, you will get a chance.  So the more cards you send, the better your chances.  (See below.)
• PRIZES! At the last day of each month, we will pick EIGHT prizes to send out.  One prize will go to someone who sent in cards for Kate in that month.  One will go to someone who sent a card for Gavin in that month, etc.  So, if you really want a prize, it is best to send in cards for each child/family each month. We will keep track of how many you sent for each child.  (The first round of prizes - to be given at the end of December - will be announced soon.  If you are a company or individual who wants to donate a prize, please email me.)
• If you want to do Christmas/Holiday cards, please mail them right away - they need to be here by the 15th.

I know I am missing some details, as there is so much to think about!  I will add more as we go, so be sure to ask your questions.

Thanks again for giving your time and talent for this. 

Hugs from Jennifer, Jana and Kristina :)

(Oh, and I will be back tomorrow with a prize... ;)

McRaes on Dr. Phil...

Be sure to set your DVR to record Dr. Phil this Wednesday (12/2).  Dr. Phil and Robin visited the McRaes (Kate's family) and it will air on that episode.

Happy Thanksgiving

I am sad that I am unable to travel to be with my family in PA this Thanksgiving.  But I am SO grateful for too many blessings to count.   And I am especially thankful for Jennifer's family for including me in their Thanksgiving celebration.   Love you guys.  I hope you all have a wonderful Turkey Day!

And the final list of card drive prize winners.,,,,

How fun this has been!

PRIZE 61: THREE border punches donated by Fiskars.  Includes the fabulous apron lace, effervescence, and upper crest punches!  Winner is Cheryl Losieczka

PRIZE 62: A product of the winner's choice from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog donated by Dawn Rapsas.  Product choices include Stampin' Up!  EXCLUSIVES such as Stamps, Designer Series Papers, Sizzix Dies and Folders, Rub-Ons, Punches, As well as the latest product lines - Simply Adorned Jewlery,  My Digital Studio, Build-A-Bear Workshop Stamps and Sizzix Dies plus more. Winners choice, so value ranges from $4.95 - $79.95.  Winner is Tammy Moore

 

PRIZE 63: A FREE Pass to an online WorldWide Stamping & Scrapbooking Event - "UStamp with Dawn & Friends!!" donated by Dawn Rapsas. The winners will have their choice of joining "Fall 09" which is currently open or "Holiday 09" which opens Oct 16th. All of my UStamp with Dawn & Friends!! events remain open for several months after the last project is posted and the event is open to EVERYONE worldwide. Prize value of $25 per pass.  Winner is Nikki Merkt

PRIZE 64: A FREE Pass to an online WorldWide Stamping & Scrapbooking Event - "UStamp with Dawn & Friends!!" donated by Dawn Rapsas. The winners will have their choice of joining "Fall 09" which is currently open or "Holiday 09" which opens Oct 16th. All of my UStamp with Dawn & Friends!! events remain open for several months after the last project is posted and the event is open to EVERYONE worldwide. Prize value of $25 per pass. Winner is Vanessa Menhom

PRIZE 65: A FREE Pass to an online WorldWide Stamping & Scrapbooking Event - "UStamp with Dawn & Friends!!" donated by Dawn Rapsas. The winners will have their choice of joining "Fall 09" which is currently open or "Holiday 09" which opens Oct 16th. All of my UStamp with Dawn & Friends!! events remain open for several months after the last project is posted and the event is open to EVERYONE worldwide. Prize value of $25 per pass.  Winner is Stacy Milford

PRIZE 66: A FREE Pass to an online WorldWide Stamping & Scrapbooking Event - "UStamp with Dawn & Friends!!" donated by Dawn Rapsas. The winners will have their choice of joining "Fall 09" which is currently open or "Holiday 09" which opens Oct 16th. All of my UStamp with Dawn & Friends!! events remain open for several months after the last project is posted and the event is open to EVERYONE worldwide. Prize value of $25 per pass. Winner is Evelyn Jennato

PRIZE 67: Berry Medley Gift Pack from Tastefully Simple donated by Independent Consultant Lisa Borders.  These two fruit-filled spreads (Rhubarb Strawberry Fruit Spread and Seedless Black Raspberry) make beautiful music together - in charming, reusable footed glassware. Ready to give in a beautiful gift box for special occasions and holidays. A wonderful gift under $20! (Gift box dimensions: 6.25" x 3" x 4.25")  The cool thing about these jars are they are re-usable, and they have a design on the bottom that can be used as a cookie stamp. Winner is Julie Weidner

PRIZE 68: A set of Photoshop photo actions donated by Maggie Holmes Photography.  Maggie's Color MIX Action Set - the winner will be able to choose which version of actions they'd like - for Photoshop or PSE Version.  These are great actions!  Winner is Brenda Chance

PRIZE 69: A set of Photoshop photo actions donated by Maggie Holmes Photography.  Maggie's Vintage Action Set - the winner will be able to choose which version of actions they'd like - for Photoshop or PSE Version.  So pretty.  Winner is Jennie Harper

PRIZE 70: A set of Photoshop photo actions donated by Maggie Holmes Photography.  Maggie's Color Action Set - the winner will be able to choose which version of actions they'd like - for Photoshop or PSE Version.  My favorite.  Winner is Samantha Sibbet

 

PRIZE 71: Adorable t-shirt from Amy Tan of Amy Tangerine.  Retail value of $70.  Size medium, shirt as shown.  Love it!  Winner is Winnie Uffelmann

 

PRIZE 72: 1. Free eBook coupon from Ella Publishing. Value $5.99 and under.  Love this site. Winner is Marijke Maris-Vermaas

 

PRIZE 73: 1. Free eBook coupon from Ella Publishing. Value $5.99 and under.  Love this site. Winner is Mary Jo Atwater

PRIZE 74: 1. Free eBook coupon from Ella Publishing. Value $5.99 and under.  Love this site. Winner is Cathy Andronicou

PRIZE 75: Lots of scrapbooking goodies from KI Memories.  Donated by KI Memories. 10 packs of ribbon stashes, a pack of chipboard letters, some tattoo rub ons and some epoxy stickers. Winner is LouAnn Leonard

PRIZE 76: Goodies from Jillibean-soup.  Love it all - $40 value!  From Grandma's Christmas Crab Soup Collection: Can Tomato Soup, Can Potato Soup, Can Beef Consomme, Pinch of Christmas Cheer, Chives and Frozen Crab Meat.  From Soup Staples: Red Macaroni, White Macaroni, Orange Macaroni, Black Macaroni. Also, Corrugated Kraft Alphabet, Birds Bean Stalks, Green Cool Beans, Brown Cool Beans, Red Cool Beans, Circle Brown/White Journaling Sprouts and Square Red/Kraft Journaling Sprouts. Winner is Becky Miltenberger

PRIZE 77: A $30 gift certificate to Designer Digitals, donated by Katie Pertiet.  Great digi kits!  Winner is Paula Laird

 

PRIZE 78: Heart Shadow Box Kit from House of 3, donated by Rhonna Farrer.  This would be such fun! Winner is Jeri Prybell

PRIZE 79: $20 gift certificate to Once Upon a Design.  Their decals are my faves. Winner is Leigh Ehrhardt

PRIZE 80: Two stamp sets donated by Eclectic Paperie.  Adorable!  Winner is Mrs. Dana Colbourne

PRIZE 81: Papertrey Ink Mod Squad stamp set donated by Dawn McVey.  I love these made-in-the-US stamps...very high quality. Winner is Charlene Fairbairn

PRIZE 82: Papertrey Ink Mod Squad stamp set donated by Dawn McVey.  I love these made-in-the-US stamps...very high quality. Winner is Danielle Hodenius

PRIZE 83: TWO new digital brush packs donated by Karla Dudley.  One is Fall-themed and one is Halloween-themed - perfect for this time of year. Winner is Monica Bernpaintner

PRIZE 84: THREE new Autumn Leaves stamp sets donated by Katie Pertiet.  Love these!  Winner is Victoria Schnorr

 

PRIZE 85: American Crafts goodies donated by Melanie Louette.  What a fabulous bunch of goodness!  Winner is Kathy Chen

PRIZE 86: Four stamp sets from Little Paper Shop donated by Julia Betemps.  Adorable. Winner is Barbara Orth

PRIZE 87: TEN digital kits of your choice by and from Anna Aspnes of Designer Digitals! $45-50 value! Winner is Maria fika Evelina

PRIZE 88: FOUR new stamps sets donated by Pink Paislee!  Winner is Donna Mikasa

 PRIZE 89: The entire first release of new stamps donated by Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamps!  This is a new stamp company - check them out HERE.  Winner is Jaquelyn Sowers

PRIZE 90: A ton of rub-ons from My Sentiments Exactly.  These are some of my favorites! Winner is Rhonda Miller

PRIZE 91: Two stamp sets from iheartpapers.com. These are some of my favorites!  Winner is Joy Ott

 

 

2nd round of Cards for Kate and Eric card drive prize giveaways

How fun this is!   We should give away prizes everyday!  :-)   Congrats to this round of winners.  

PRIZE 31: Gift Certificate donated by Heather Melzer.  $20 gift certificate to either her digital website or jewelry etsy shop.  Love her necklaces.  Winner is Caroline Sterling

PRIZE 32: Two Cuttlebug Embossing folders, donated by Cathi Thorpe.  Winner is Beatriz Jennings  

PRIZE 33: TONS of stamps from Hero Arts!  Other goodies included.  Yum!  Well over a $100 value. Winner is Vicki Muszynksi

PRIZE 34: Complete set of Doodle Cutz donated by Heather Mills of A Scrappy Design Etsy store.  This looks fun!  Winner is Hannah Means  

PRIZES 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44: TEN prizes donated by A Million Little Things!

     Prize 35:One pack of 60 sheets of AC Tropical's Textured Cardstock  Winner is Nancy Rodeberg
     Prize 36: One set of 60 sheets of Earth Tones AC Cardstock Winner is Laura Onosato
     Prize 37: My Minds Eye Signature Christmas Paper Pad Winner is Jung Ahsang
     Prize 38: My Minds Eye Entire Collection of Ooh La la Paper Winner is Tricia Dee
     Prize 39: Ki Memories Little One Collection Winner is Candyce Bright
     Prize 40: Ki Memories Party Line Collection  Winner is Angela Kohn
     Prize 41: 5 Multipacks of AC Pens Winner is Girl Scout Troup #224 (Dakota Dunes, SD)
     Prize 42: One assortment of AC Craft Fair Papers with 3 sets of HAUTE ribbons Winner is Susan Brochu
     Prize 43: Basic Grey June Bug Paper pad, woolies and take notes Winner is Laura Fulcher
     Prize 44: One Making Memories Great Escape 8x8 specialty paper pack with note pads & journal cards Winner is Denise Young

  PRIZE 45: 3 Digital Kits and 5 Hero Arts stamps donated by Two Peas in a Bucket.  You get to pick the digital kits and will also get 5 great stamps!  Includes S5216, S5264, S5247, S5213 and H5261.  Winner is Brooke King

PRIZE 46: Two handmade felt owl keychains, made and donated by Alice Wertz.  Adorable! Winner is Suzana Napret

PRIZE 47: A handmade album made and donated by Tim Holtz.  This is amazing.  All of the pages are complete with lots of layers, details, color and embellishments.  The back is signed by Tim.  Amazing.  Winner is Fiorella Corini

PRIZE 48: Tim Holtz goodies donated by Tim Holtz.  Includes three things...  Two grungeboard sets and Idea-ology stickers   Winner is Kristy Riggs

PRIZE 49: Two stamp sets donated by Ellen Hutson.  Includes a Scripture Essential and Cancer is Limited stamps.  I am off to buy these!  Winner is Leslie Hansen

 PRIZE 50: Stamping Kit of your Choice donated by Gina Krupsky.  Gina K. Designs stamptv.com - value of $49.95!  This is incredible. Winner is Melissa Russo

PRIZE 51: 10 packs of Memory Box notecards donated by Memory Box... a $70 value.  These are the BEST cards.  (Hero Arts sells these.)  Winner is First Lutheran Church  (Sioux City, NE).    PLEASE EMAIL JANA AT JANAMILLEN@GMAIL.COM.   We need to confirm the mailing address and receive the name of the person to whom this should be sent at the church.

 

PRIZE 52: Splitcoaststampers mug and a one-year Fan Club subscription. Fan Club members at Splitcoast have access to our fabulous Dirty Dozen galleries and exclusive tutorials.  Winner is the Brewer family

PRIZE 53: Splitcoaststampers mug and a one-year Fan Club subscription. Fan Club members at Splitcoast have access to our fabulous Dirty Dozen galleries and exclusive tutorials.  Winner is Shawn Wenrich

PRIZE 54: Splitcoaststampers mug and a one-year Fan Club subscription. Fan Club members at Splitcoast have access to our fabulous Dirty Dozen galleries and exclusive tutorials.  Winner is Patti Jarrett PLEASE EMAIL JANA AT JANAMILLEN@GMAIL.COM SO WE CAN CONFIRM YOUR MAILING AND EMAIL ADDRESSES. 

PRIZE 55: FOUR books from and donated by Creating Keepsakes!  As a bonus, Super-Fast Pages isn’t even on newsstands yet!  Winner is Elisa Ingram

PRIZE 56: Handmade baby bib made by and donated by Susan Weinroth.  Adorable! Winner is Terri Trotter Earley

PRIZE 57: THREE border punches donated by Fiskars.  Includes the fabulous apron lace, effervescence, and upper crest punches!  Winner is Kati Brooke

PRIZE 58: THREE border punches donated by Fiskars.  Includes the fabulous apron lace, effervescence, and upper crest punches! Winner is Marsha Alberty

PRIZE 59: THREE border punches donated by Fiskars.  Includes the fabulous apron lace, effervescence, and upper crest punches! Winner is David & Chandra Hough  PLEASE EMAIL JANA AT JANAMILLEN@GMAIL.COM SO WE CAN CONFIRM YOUR MAILING ADDRESS

PRIZE 60: THREE border punches donated by Fiskars.  Includes the fabulous apron lace, effervescence, and upper crest punches!  Winner is Lori Peuterbaugh

The final batch of winners will be announced on Tuesday evening.  Good luck everyone!