Cards 4 Kids Blog Candy

As I mentioned earlier this month, I'm celebrating my one year blogaversary! I planned a couple of months back that I wanted to donate something big along with smaller items.  The bigger item I wanted to incorporate some type of challenge that would encourage giving back to others. I am grateful everyday for all that I've been blessed with - my family, friends (old and new), my health, and so many other things.  One of those things has come about this blog and how it has enable me to share this love of paper crafting with others. 

Last week, I came across a post on Julie Koerber's blog, Out to Impress, regarding the charity her mom runs called Cards 4 Kids.  Julie's mom, Pat, donates her time and hand made cards to the kids who are staying at Children's Hospital in Detroit. Pat was issued the ultimate challenge of coming up with 1,000 Valentines for the kids at the hospital.  The cards need to be left blank inside so the kids can fill them out and send them out to friends and family. I immediately wanted to participate and wanted to somehow spread the word.

With that said, I decided to not only make cards, but to give away some blog candy to encourage you to participate and help Pat make her 1,000 Valentine card goal. First, I decided to make 50 Valentine grams to send to Pat.  Here are my first 25.

 

I decided on 10 different designs and made 5 of each.  Here are the first 5 designs. I've taken close up photos and written out the recipe for each which you can find just below the blog candy information. I'll share the other 25 with you next week.

Now for the Blog Candy and how you can get involved and possibly be the winner of a brand new Bind-it-All!

 

I'm giving you three chances to enter the drawing.  You must follow the rules closely in order to qualify. Pat is looking for cards with envelopes or ATC size  or even just a post card style card - remember to leave them blank! To sign up, send Pat your intent to help at mrsmiley6@aol.com and Pat will give you her address.

So how can you enter the raffle? Here are the three ways...and yes this means your name can go in the hat three times! 

1. Leave a comment here letting me know that you will be sending Pat some Valentines.  I'm not putting a number limit, it's really up to you and what your time allows.  Also be aware that she can always use Birthday or Thank You cards if that's more your style.
2. Take a photo of the cards your sending to Pat and either post it on your blog, SCS, Paper Craft Planet, or forum of your choice and leave a link here.
3. Spread the word - post a blurb about this blog candy on your blog with a link to this post! Once you've done that, leave me another reply on this post with a link to your post.

Hope you'll join in and help Pat not only meet, but exceed this goal! The deadline to enter this blog candy is January 31st!  Pat's deadline is February 7th, so this should give you plenty of time!

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Now onto close up pics of what each of the designs I showed you above.

This one is Buzzy Huggabugg.

 

Stamps: Stamping Bella: Buzzy Huggabugg; Stampin' Up!: Happy Heart Day Paper: Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury White card stock; Real Red card stock

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Accessories: Copic Markers (BG10, E11, E37, N3 and R29); Caramel Gingham Ribbon

This one is Flutterby Huggabugg.

 

 

 

Stamps: Stamping Bella: Flutterby Huggabugg

Paper: Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury White card stock; Real Red card stock

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Accessories: Copic Markers (B41, E11, N3, R20, R29, RV14, 110); Red Gingham Ribbon

 

This one is DoodleFactory Valentine Set.

 

 

 

Stamps: Stamping Bella: Flutterby Huggabugg

Paper: Creamy Caramel and Real Red card stock

Ink: Real Red Classic Ink

Accessories:  Black Gingham Ribbon; Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

 

 

This one is Stampin' Up!'s Happy Heart Day.

 

 

Stamps: Stamping Bella: Happy Heart Day

Paper: Whisper White Card Stock

Ink: Basic Black Ink

Accessories:  Black Gingham Ribbon; Basic Black, Ballet Blue, Going Gray, and Real Red Stampin' Write Marker; White Gel Pen

 

 

Last but not least, one of my favorite H&M Stamps, My Favorite Valentine.

 

 

 

Stamps: H&M Stamps: My Favorite Valentine

Paper: Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury card stock; Kiwi Kiss card stock

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Accessories:Copic Markers (G99, N3, R39, YG05, YG63, YG91); Red Gingham Ribbon

 

Thanks for stopping by and check back tomorrow so I can fill you in on "crush" and more giveaways!

Hope you had a cupcakelicious day,

Comments

[borderline syndrom]

These are lovely cards. I like the Buzzy Huggabuggs very much. Nice post!

[Cheri Howard]

I forgot to mention in my previous comment that that there is a link in my CandyBar (on the right side) to you. Thanks.

[Cheri Howard]

I pledged cards to Pat, and you can see what I'm sending her at http://www.papercraftplanet.com/photo/albums/cards4kids-1. What an awesome way to encourage folks to participate in a great cause!

[Lastel]

Here is a link to my cards , sent them off a few days ago.
http://stampinstelsuniquecreations.blogspot.com/2009/01/cards-4-kids.html

[jules p]

I am dying to know how many Pat actually got. That was so fun. I hope she does it again!

[Diane G.]

I think this is a great idea. I've e-mailed Pat for her address so I can send her some cards. Unfortunately, I have no blog to post them to. Sorry!

[JenMarie]

Gotcha linked up on my blog!
http://taylormadebyjenmarie.blogspot.com/2008/11/blog-candy-giveaways.html

[JenMarie]

Here they are: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1210098?cat=500&ppuser=88853

[JenMarie]

Carolina ~ you are a sweetie!
I'm sending Valentine's!!!

[Deb H]

Love your cards! I made 30 Valentine cards that will soon be on their way to Pat. I don't have a blog, but I will try to post links to my cards which are on my new gallery on two peas:
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gallery/list/?qa=dgharris573&f=qa

There are 7 different style valentine's.

Deb H

[Rina]

You will find my postings/photos dtd:
Jan. 09, Jan. 10, Jan. 11

"Cards 4 Kids" is announced on my right sidebar (midway). Please check it out.

Thanks again, it's much appreciateed.

Aloha and God Bless~

[Rina]

Aloha Carolina,
Great cards, what a beautiful blessing for the children.

I've already sent (20) cards off to Pat and it's already been received. Thanks for your graciousness.

God Bless!

[terriavidreader]

I have a huge packet for Pat with misc cards for kids (a baker's dozen cards, 8 notecards w/envelopes and 28 postcards) and I've listed this candy/challenge on my blog along with pics. Please enter me 3 times! I'd love to win.

[rebecca ednie]

seems my first post got lost. please enter me, i sent 81 cards today.

[rebecca ednie]

Two more entries please. Here is my card and my notice of your candy! http://eclecticendeavours.blogspot.com/2009/01/another-cards-4-kids-announcement.html

[rebecca ednie]

I sent 81 cards. I will be back with links to my post with one of the cards I sent.

[Carla Mayfield]

Oh, and I mentioned your blog candy and linked your blog in my post!

[Carla Mayfield]

This is my second post, and here is my post:

paperpastorale.blogspot.com/2009/01/cards-4-kids-blog-candy-from-carolina.html

[Sarah Ketchum]

I sent my cards out I put them on the papercraftplanet .She got her goal 1600 isnt that great .

[tonya]

I sent pat 17 cards. Thanks for a chance to play and win, and helping the kids more!!

[Melanie Muenchinger]

omgosh, these are so adorable and bless you for spending so much time making so many wonderful cards!!! :)

[Chris]

I have 15 ready to mail out to Pat, but am hoping to get a few more done this week. Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great prize.

[Lisa808]

Here's my blog posting linking your candy:

http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/2009/01/cards-4-kids-update.html

[Rosie]

I love this idea! I posted 2 of the 5 designs I came up with on my blog. I am sending a total of 40.Thanks for encouraging us!

-Rosie
www.pureflowstudios.blogspot.com

[Lisa808]

I have sent Pat three so far. Here is the SCS link to what I made:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1189756?cat=500&ppuser=150659