Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Cards For Kids Blog Hop!

Hi, everyone! Welcome to the Cards for Kids Valentines Day Blog! If you have come from Melanie's blog, you're in the right place. If you're just joining us, please go to Faith Abigail's blog and start at the beginning.

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to show someone how much you love them. So this year, let's send a little love to those that need it most! Each of us has created a Valentine's Day card for a sick child and we're asking you to do the same! Simply, create a Valentine's Day card, link it to this blog entry (link-up will remain open until February 7 at 12:00am) and mail it to:

 Faith Abigail
10621 Fuller Ridge Circle
 Charlotte, NC 28270

On February 10th, all of the card's will be collected and donated to a local children's hospital. Please include a small message inside your card. Envelopes are not necessary.
My card uses Elegant Edges to create the frame.  I cut two of them for a bit of layering.  I cut a heart using the George and Basic Shapes Cartridge and covered the entire thing with little red pom poms.  I love the dimension and texture it gives!  The tag was cut using the Sentimental's Cartridge.  The stamp is by Papertrey Ink.  The flower was cut using the Mother's Day Cartridge.  I added a bit of white twine and a red brad to the center of the flower. The background was embossed with the addition of red brads and twine for a pop of color.
I love the pom poms! It makes you just want to run your finger across it, doesn't it? ; )
This is what I am giving away! : )


I am giving away a Damask Decor Cricut Cartridge, 2 packages of red line tape, Teresa Collins trim, a Tattered Angels Album, and an adorable Valentine stamp set by My Craft Spot.  I will pick a winner using random.org on FEBRUARY 1st!
What do you need to do? Do one of the following or all!  Your name will be thrown "in the hat" once for each one of these you are able to do!

1.Become a follower of my blog.
2.Advertise the blog hop on your own personal blog so we can help collect more cards!
3.Make a card to send and link it back to Faith Abigail : )  Just be sure to leave a comment here telling me so I can enter your name in more than once!
Be sure to check out what these generous ladies are giving away!

Krystal Andrew has donated one of beautiful Valentine Stamps sets!

Nicole has donated The Ultimate Color Sampler Pack featuring fourteen gorgeous colors of twine!

Monique has generously donated FIVE of her fantastic Cricut Kits: The Simple Life, Toy Story, The Stampede,  Mom and Me, and Catch a Wave.

Thank you for checking out my Cards for Kids Valentine's Day card! Please continue along to the next blog and check out all of the wonderful projects that our designers have created!
Michele : )

80 comments:

Carolyn/MamaC said...

What a delightful card! I can just see the child that receives this card running their hand over the pom poms! What a clever way to add texture! Thank you for the chance to win the fun blog candy! What a wonderful project!
Carolyn
http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com

Sheetal Ahlawat said...

Super fabulous card from you like always :) This card will sure brring smile on some kidoo's face.

Jill Rugg said...

Love the red pompom idea! I am already a follower

Lisa said...

Wow, what an awesome card!! The pom poms are so fabulous!! All of the details are so gorgeous!! I'm already a follower and I am so happy to be hopping with you today :)

Lisa
indymermaid.blogspot.com

jessica said...

WOW!!! What an awesome card! I LOVE the pom poms!!!! TFS
jessica (already a follower!!)
chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
eschfamily@yahoo.com

Beckie said...

What a great idea to use the pom poms! Super cute.

Be blessed, Beckie

Faith Abigail Designs said...

This is such a gorgeous card! I love everything about it. The colors, the texture, those adorable pompoms! Thank you so much for everything you've done! Your support during this blog hop has meant so much to me.

Jingle said...

Your card is absolutely gorgeous! I'm a follower!

Beate said...

Michele, you have the best ideas. I LOVE your pompom heart, the flower over it and the beautiful embossed background behind it. You rock!
Hugs and smiles

Houses Built of Cards said...

Oh my...that is just LOVELY!!! What a sweet and gorgeous card!!! Would love to see the look on the lucky child who receives that!

housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

Nitasha said...

This is an amazing card drive! Your card is adorable! I love all the pom poms! I'm already a follower!

Kelly Massman said...

What a sweet idea! Love your card!

Linda E said...

What a fun card, Michelle! I love the pompoms! Thanks for the chance and for being involved in such a worthy cause!

Suzanne cricutcraftingrammyblogspot.com said...

OM Gosh love the pompom heart. This will be a well loved card with little fingers dancing over it. What a great way to add dimension and texture. I am honored to be in the hop with you. Love your work.

Marlene said...

Michelle,

What a BEAUTIFUL card! Love the idea of all the red pom poms shaped to form a heart! I can only imagine the smile on any kid's face when she/he gets this card. I'm so glad to be doing this Cards for Kids Valentine's Day Blog Hop with you!

Cathie Rigby said...

This is a fabulous idea....so creative! I love the Cricut cuts you have used so perfect! I am always blown away when I visit your site. I am advertising the hop already and so glad to be hopping with you today. TFS Cathie
www.creativecutterroom.com

1CardCreator said...

This is such a special card Michelle, some one will be so happy to receive it! Sounds like a wonderful cause. I will make something or at least send one I have already made. Thanks for sharing.

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

Oooh...I love that card. That is a great idea! I have been following you on my reader for a long time, but I just clicked "follow" today!

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

I put your blog candy on my blog Ü

Sharka said...

Your card is absolutely gorgeous!!! The pom-poms just add that dimension, along with the texture and red/white are the perfect colours. TFS your creation with us :)

Riet said...

What a beautiful card Michele.

Hugs Riet.xx

Jamie said...

What a pretty card, I love it:)

Mara Adkins said...

I don't have a blog, so I am just leaving a note here. I just sent 4 cards to Faith Abigail in the mail. What a wonderful thing to do for those kids.

BrendaB said...

I just love this card! What a great idea of using the pompoms!

Denise Bryant said...

Darling card! Love the pompoms! I'm already a follower here!
DeniseB

Chriss America Real said...

What a clever idea! This card is great! Hi am am your new follower, come follow me back if you like!

www.chrissandlou.blogspot.com
america57@comcast.net

Yoshiras time to craft said...

your work is always beautiful!lucky kids that will be getting this beautiful cards from you.tfs

Jessica Buffa said...

What an extraordinary Valentine. I <3 everything about it. Great idea to use the brads and twine as a border and a punch of color!!!
:O)
Jessica S
I am a follower!!!!

Charlotte said...

Oh, this is just so cute. Everychild love pom poms so this card is going to be such a big hit with a little one.
Charlotte

krcmasterpiece said...

This is such a fun & energetic blog hop! Everyone is so nice.
Thanks for making a difference in a life!

Cricut Couple said...

What a wonderful card! Thanks for the giveaway! It's such a great cause! Off to see what to do to get some cards in the mail. Hee! Hee! I made a bunch, but didn't have a use for them, so this is just PERFECT!!!

Mailee said...

Wow. I am a follower. Thanks for a chance to win. Love your heart card.

Pat N. said...

Your card is so neat with the pompoms! I just became a new follower. This is such a great cause you're all contributing to. I'll let you know if I can get a card made; I certainly want to. Thanks for the opportunity at such a generous giveaway!!--Pat N.

Sukie said...

What a stunning card! The pompoms are fabulous! I have a baggy of those sitting in my craft room, you got my creative juices flowing. I also love the brads with the twine against the embossed background! Just love everything about your card! I am already a follower of your blog and love your creations. Thanks so much for all of the inspiration you provide.

scrappindhilly at gmail dot com

Aman said...

Love your card! It is elegant and playful! I definitely feel like running my fingers across the pom poms!

amanbains1 at gmail dot com

ShersL84bed said...

Great card, love the pom poms on the front. When I was a kid our teacher used to tell us those were "warm fuzzies" She would hand them out as incentives to get our work done. Funny how we all wanted them. :)
I'm following your blog.

Smiles Sher
ShersL84bed@aol.com

Ohhh Snap said...

Beautiful card! I just made a card I think will be just the ticket :D. Thanks for the info!

Tricia T said...

What gorgeous cards you make! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving a sweet comment. : )

carpediem said...

Cute card! I'm a follower! laura j

ljseki at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Such a great idea ... this endeavor will make lots of kids happy. LOVE the pom pom heart! I am already a Follower.
SuZeQ ~ kosec@sbcglobal.net

Jan said...

Great Card! Love the pom poms and the red is so vibrant against the white!

I already am a follower.

Thanks so much!

Jan

Lara said...

I love these pom poms! So pretty! lclass003atgmaildotcom

Sentimental Scrapper said...

This is so pretty, Michele!! I love the red pom poms and the beautiful flower! Some child is going to really love this card! I had a daughter that spent a week in hospital when she was 5 years old. The little things like this meant so much to her (and her worried momma!)

~Tammy~ said...

Michele, this is so beautiful and I love the pom pom's! That for sure made my heart go pitter patter. Thanks for letting us know about this great cause. I will get to work!

JenL said...

What a great card! You always have such great ideas. :)

Lauren said...

Very cute!! The card design is fabulous. Love the dimension.

Mrs. Green said...

I'm a follower. This is gorgeous!

Jodie R said...

Michele, your creativity just blows me away! I love that it is a card that invites touch, which is so important to a kid. You are so amazing! Thank you!

Oh, and I am a follower too

jodie.ruiz at yahoo dot com

mitz said...

... this is ** pom-pom -tastic ** what a great card and idea.. thanks for the opportunity at your candy
mitz_zee@yahoodotcom ( am a follower )

mitz said...

... this is ** pom-pom -tastic ** what a great card and idea.. thanks for the opportunity at your candy
mitz_zee@yahoodotcom ( am a follower )

Regina said...

I love your card. I want to run my hands over the pom poms . Great card!I am already a follower.
Regina
regins95370@sbcglobal.net

JHolliday said...

Love your card. Thanks for sharing. Now following your blog!

Jan Hennings said...

WOW! LOVE LOVE your pom-pom Valentine! SO sweet!

Rose Ann said...

Your pom heart is fantastic...and I love the pretty doily!! What a wonderful Valentine!!

Diane Hodrick said...

I am going to try to get a card done for this. Hope I can get it done. Love your pom poms....I'd rather rub my cheek across them instead of my finger though. I imagine it will tickle...and some kid is going to be very happy with this little tickler. So cute!

Larelyn said...

Oh, I can just see a child running his/her fingers over those pompoms - what a cute idea. Nice hopping with you.
Hugs,
Larelyn

Sis Patterson said...

Totally fabulous card (love the massed poms) and card drive! Kudos to you and the rest of the hop!

Jessica said...

Oh, WOW! Such beautiful cards -- and lucky recipients!! So great being part of this hop with you.


Jessica
http://cricutafterdark.blogspot.com

Josie0602 said...

I love the traditional red and white on your card and I absolutely love the reason for your blog hop!
I will try to get a card made and send it off!
Tracy
http://scrappininthewoods.blogspot.com

nanapuddin said...

You're card is gorgeous! I'm a follower!
Nanapuddin2u at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Both these red and white colors are very traditional ans looking very pretty.




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marg0006 said...

What a great looking card. I love the pom, poms.
marg0006@verizon.net
Loving Scrapper 101

Karen S. said...

Cute card! Love the pom poms! I'm already a follower! I'm hoping to be able to make some cards to send in - what a great cause! Thanks for a chance to win!

karenskapin at yahoo dot com

Laura said...

Love the card! Just became a follower!
Thanks!

Laura said...

Love the card! Just became a follower!
Thanks!

Beth F. said...

Wow! Your creativity never ceases to amaze me! I would have never thought of your pom-pom idea but I love it! I am a follower of yours :)

Sandy said...

The pom poms are great - and I LOVE what you did with string and brads! I am a new follower!

scrapperbecka said...

WOW Michelle this is awesome! I am already a follower, love your card and what a great cause
Becka

scrapperbecka said...

I am sending a card to Abigil
Becka

Ruth G said...

I am already a follower. I'm sure the child who receives this won't be able to put it down! TFS!

Karla Yungwirth said...

What a wonderful project- we often forget how easy it is to make an extra card for someone in need when we are sitting down to make a card. Love the pom poms! Someone will be very pleased to receive this.

Karla Yungwirth said...

I just posted about this post on my blog, and Facebook. Wonderful giveaway!

Kate said...

This is such a wonderful idea! I DO want to reach through my screen and touch those pompoms!! Lovely card!
(Sorry I'm so late in commenting. It was a crazy week! It's been a delight to be in this hop with you!)
Kate
Small Bits of Paper

Larissa Heskett said...

LOVE the card!! THANKS for the chance to win and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =) I am a follower!! =)

Tracy said...

Cute card! I love the pom poms!

Tracy
owlbecraftin at gmail dot com

terri142 said...

Beautiful card! The Child that gets it will love it. What a great cause you are supporting. Thanks for the chance to win.

tderosa142 at gmail dot com

Carol W. said...

Fabulous card for a wonderful purpose! Love the pompoms Thank you sharing this.

Carol

Debby said...

Love the pom pom card. I am a follower and would love a chance to win.

Bunnyfreak said...

Love the pom pom idea. I am a follower.

cdm317 said...

Another wonderful creation!
Colleen