Friday, November 4, 2011

Cards that Care Blog Hop


Good morning and welcome to the "Cards that Care" blog hop!

It's so great to have you along for the hop and I hope that you have seen lots of great ideas so far to get you in the Christmas and holiday card making spirit and to help Vera and Jennifer gather cards for elderly in nursing homes this holiday season.

You should have arrived at my blog from Kathy Martin's blog.

If not, please start the hop at http://lingshappyplace.blogspot.com/2011/10/cards-that-care.html  where you can learn more about the card drive and prizes to be won. Make sure to stop at each blog along the way leaving a comment as you go because the more comments you leave the better your chances of winning a great prize! The following companies have generously offered prizes for this hop:  Lawn Fawn, Penny Black, Sweet Stamps Shop, Avocado Arts, & I Love It All and many more, You could even win the cute Bella Blvd collection that I used on my card below.


For today I created  a card using the cute new Christmas Wishes collection from Bella Blvd: 



I just love the bright, fun colors and patterns in this collection- they're so great for even more than just Christmas pages, cards and other projects. 

Your next stop in this hop will be: Alice Carman

Remember to leave a comment on each blog as you hop along. You have until till Sunday, 11/6/11 midnight CST to leave a comment for a chance to win one of the great prizes. 

Happy hopping!

126 comments:

Karen B. said...

Such a fun card, and absolutely perfect use of patterned paper!

Kathy Martin said...

Oh my goodness...such a fabulous card!

Hanneke said...

What a great initiative, this card drive! The card you made is very lovely, love the penguins! I'm sure it will make someone really happy. I am gonna hop along now on this blog hop. Hugs, Hanneke

Marie said...

Such a fun, bright and cheery card! TFS =)

Tami B. said...

Love these little penguins. Very cute and cheerful card.

Aussie TM5 Thermomixer said...

aw such a sweet card, Becky! :)

Tanya said...

Love your fun card!

Tanya
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Janice said...

Super cute card!

Brenda said...

Wow Becky! This is such a creative card! Love the papers but I really love the whole lay out of this card! Superb and the touches of little staples is fantastic!

Judy1223 said...

Becky, your card sis so SWEET! So colorful and full of Christmas cheer! This is bound to make someone's day this holiday season!

Laurel Beard said...

So cute! Bright and happy! Love it.

Crafty Texan said...

You used such a fun paper and the card is CUTE! I really like the staples on either side of your main image. :)

Gilda said...

Love your card! It will make someone very happy.

judy said...

Fun and cheerful! I love all the
patterned papers!

AGohl said...

Love this card! So cute! Thanks for sharing!

Christiana said...

Oh my word, this is DARLING! So bright and cheerful and FUN! You rocked this one out, girlfriend!

Dana D. said...

What a cute card and the red and white twine is such a nice touch. Great blog hop and the card drive is so worthy. I will be sending in my Christmas cards for sure.

Miriam Prantner said...

So bright and cheery, and I love all the papers you chose!

Joyce said...

This is so sweet. I love those little penguins.

Michelle (aka Meechelle) said...

Wonderful card! I love those penguins and the colors.

Katy Young said...

cute card!

Pat said...

Cute card--and love the penguin paper border! :)

Kimba's Kreations said...

This is such a FUN and SUPER GREAT card!!!

Diana N. said...

Cute card!

maryse n. said...

This is so cute!

Cindi said...

such a great card, so happy

Terrie L said...

Love your card! The bright colours are so cheerful!
I especially like the penguin paper you used -- how cute!
Thank you for sharing and being part of this wonderful card drive and blog hop.

Anonymous said...

how sweet! I love the extra large scalloped edge!

Kelly said...

love the mix of patterned papers! Penguins are my favorite!

conil said...

This card just made me giggle. So cute.

Melinda A said...

That santa is so cute! I also love the big scallops. Nice job!

Deb said...

oh my word - those PENGUINS! Sooo adorable. Very cute card.

Lisa T said...

What fun, bright colors!

Barbara said...

Love this card! Great use of papers! Someone will smile when receiving this card!

Gabriele said...

what a worthy cause and what a cute card!

Chris said...

Super cute card....nice a bright....very cheerful.

Annie's Creations said...

cute cute...love the different papers you used :D

Jeanne said...

Love the penguins!

Lillian Child said...

SO colorful and cheerful ... great job!

glowegal said...

I love all the texture and patterns! Gorgeous card!!

Samantha Mann said...

i couldn't agree more - the bright colors are super fantastic!! love it! i may just have to get that paper collection from bella blvd!! great card!!

Atticelf said...

What a fun card. Reminds of packages under the tree...

Lisa said...

Bright, fun and happy- how could you not smile when opening this? :)

Yizz said...

I love the bright colours on this card too, thanks for sharing xx

BrendaB said...

How cute! I love the way you used staples on this card!

Katy said...

This is such a fun card! Love the penguins!

Anonymous said...

Love your card, the penguins are just too cute!

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Becky, your card is so cute & fun! Love how cheerful it is.

mtscrapgal said...

There is so much goodness going on in this card. Thanks for the inspirtation.

Nitasha said...

This is just adorable!

Anita Braddock said...

Beautiful. I love this card the colors and Patterned papers are great. love the pequine is great. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
abbraddock@msn.com
www.anita-craft-corner.blogspot.com

Divine said...

Love the card. TFS :)

Anonymous said...

I love the penguin paper!!

Cynthia Baldwin said...

Great paper choices - love Bella's fun line, and I love that baker's twine!

Unknown said...

What a fun card! love the staples! What a nice touch!

Carol said...

Adorable card! I love how you incoporated the twine. Thank you so much for sharing!

Terri (blindstamper) said...

Great card, and now I think I need that collection too! :)

Kristen said...

Lots of layers, love the look

Chark said...

all kinds of fun!

joy said...

Really love this card!

Vicki Dutcher said...

What cute paper!

Kim H said...

Very happy card, love the colors. Great twine detail. Thank you for sharing and caring.

Lain said...

The penguins are adorbs!

brenda said...

This card is terrific! I love the papers and the way you put them all together.

Emily Keaton said...

I love it! Great card, great cause. Thanks for the inspiration!

Kelly Latevola said...

Becky this card is so bright and fun! It's sure to deliver a huge smile :)

Melissa said...

This is so cute!

Monika Wright | I Love It All said...

Such great layering and textures and crushing on the color combo!

Jeanette M. said...

Those papers are cute! I love the penguins. Great card.

Ruby Craft said...

Love those penguins...Fun card!

Unknown said...

This is just FABULOUS!!! You have made me CRAVE that paper desperately!!!!

Joan said...

Love the papers--very cheerful cards & sure to make someone smile.
joanvanleeuwen@ymail.com

Fiorella said...

Your card is just festive!

Nona said...

Super cute card! Love the penguin pp :)

Larissa Heskett said...

Love this!! THANKS For sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

MB said...

Cute card!

Kris in Alaska said...

Love that paper too! Great card! TFS!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

KatKat said...

The penguins are so CUTEE!! Love your card! Thanks!

Yainea said...

This colorful and bright card will bring some smiles for sure. Cute and happy!

Jennifer Rzasa said...

I love your fun card, and I love the chevrons on your blog! :)

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Love the twine in there with staples, gotta remember that one!

NatQuebec said...

what a lovely card !!!

Robin S. said...

What a fun card! I love the bright colors.

Kelly Booth said...

So Cute!! Love the papers...

Gail said...

What a fun, bright card!

Lin said...

Very cute - love that penguin paper!!

Rachel said...

super cute card!!

Cher said...

soooooooooo fun! folks will luv gettng this one...amazing

Cheri said...

Such a happy card. Love the fun, bright colors.

Dana said...

Lovely card!!

Tanya said...

eek! this is adorable, I love the penguin paper.

Flo said...

Fun card. I love the papers and the twine.

Dotti said...

cute penguins!!

Margie said...

Adorable little penguins!

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

Super fun card!!

Sue D said...

Very cute--I like the layout.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

lkdeli said...

Your card would make Santa smile and give a HO HO HO! So clever!! Very creative!!!

Diana said...

Adorable card, love the colors and the use of several pattern papers

Melody said...

I just love all the penguins I've seen on Christmas papers.

Marilize said...

So much fun and joy in this card - love it :)

Loving this inspirational hop and thoughtful drive.

Steph B said...

Great card, love that Bella Blvd. paper.

Kim C said...

Love the card. such a great christmas feel!

Raven said...

Great card, love all the papers you used. Thanks so much for sharing.

Debra said...

So very cute and colorful...someone will be cheered.

Caroline said...

great fun card! who doesn't love penguins?

Penny Ward said...

Love all the patterns. Penguins must be big this year. Too cute!!!

S Haines said...

Really like the colors on this card...and I'm quite partial to penguins too!

Tracie said...

Great card!!

jintyoo7 said...

Love the funky penguins and big scalloped edge :o)

Isha Gupta said...

Gorgeous card. Love the colors together. TFS

donna c said...

the Bella Blvd. collection makes the cutest cards. i love this one.

Jessica said...

The little penguins are too cute! Sure to bring a smile to someone!

Sharon D from Canada said...

Cute card! I love the sweet and happy pp you chose - sure to bring a smile!

Lindsey said...

Super cute card! Love the penguins!

Shayla said...

The penguins are so cute!

Marsha said...

Nice bright colors and love the twine.

Anonymous said...

i agree, the colors and patterns are FUN! great card
linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

Kathy B said...

cute card! PS_ I don't see a blue chevron background at all!

Carmen said...

This collection of papers is really nice! Love your card!!

pcm said...

that penguin paper is darling!

NE Brenda said...

Oh, that card is so adorable! Excited to get going on mine.

Debbie C. said...

Such cute paper for your card.

Debbie C. said...

Such cute paper for your card.

Angel said...

Very fun card, love all the papers you choose.

Indy's Designs said...

What a cheerful card!

Deirdre said...

Beautiful card - love what you created.