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11/4/11

Cards that Care is such a great cause

Hello Friends, Thanks for stopping by again and welcome if you are new to my blog & welcome to the blog hop.  
I am so glad you are here because Vera & Jennifer have joined together to collect cards for the elderly in nursing homes for the holidays. Vera has done this for many years and it's called "Cards that Care" and today is a blog hop with lots of prizes.(more on that later)


You should be arriving from  Rachel Isakowicz"s  blog  hereIf you need to start at the beginning please go to Vera's Yate's blog here or Jennifer McGuire's blog here.
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Now for my card...I had so much fun creating this for the elderly and I know they always love pets. These adorable images are from Penny Black & colored with Copic markers. After stamping a texture on the truck I sprayed a copper mist on top. I LOVE the the soft glimmer sheen this spray adds to the truck. I added lots of Glossy Accents on the front window. 
                                                            (You will find the supplies at the bottom of this post.)
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I love taking an embossing folder after dry embossing my paper swipe it with white ink directly on the paper. Last October I designed two cards for with this same technique so if you would like to see the cards click here.
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You can see the copper up close and its a beautiful shimmer especially on the red marker. See the berries?? I added three coats of Glossy Accents on each one. Let it dry between each application but, I can promise you will love the dimension. Let me know if you have any questions.

Now....let's talk prizes

These companies generously offered prizes for the hop: Lawn FawnPenny BlackSweet Stamps ShopAvocado ArtsHero Arts,  I Love It All  & A SPOT IN THESE AWESOME ONLINE CLASSES HERE
Winners will be selected randomly from comments left on the participants of the blog hop. The more blogs you leave comments on the better your chances for winning the goodies. A visual list of the goodies go here.  
NOW IT'S TIME TO HOP TO Amy Tsuruta's blog here. 


Thanks for your visit & have a great weekend! Hugs, Kathy
P.S. If you haven't see my blog candy & want to check it out click  here AND if you have time I just posted one of Lily Pad's new color challenges below. 
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165 comments:

slbt17 said...

Always a treat to visit here - lovely card, it will make someone very happy!
Sandra ltb

Hussena said...

such a lovely card love the technique you have used...thanks for sharing!!

Sarah J Moerman said...

Cute card, Kathy!

Hanneke said...

What a great initiative, this card drive! The card you made is very lovely, love the image and the way you colored everything, that dog is just too cute! 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 image! Great job on coloring it all as well =) TFS!

Tami B. said...

What an adorable card. Your coloring is amazing and you just earned a new fan. This is a wonderful idea for a card drive.

Kelly Massman said...

OH, I. LOVE. THIS. CARD. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tanya said...

Fabulous card!!

Tanya
phenis2031 at yahoo dot com
http://scrappylandusa.blogspot.com

Anne said...

What an adorable card Kathy- in awe at your amazing coloring skills again!

Trina said...

So cute! Great little touches you added throughout the card...

Ruby Craft said...

Love! Love! Love! This card. First time I've ever seen the white ink used over color paper that has been embossed. Love the effect. Of course the whole card is just so cute and cheerful. This is a great card drive and I'm working on some cards now.

Judy1223 said...

Seriously, Kathy, this card is just BUSTING with amazing goodness! I love the copper shimmer and the berries are just jumping off the card, SO pretty! Some very lucky recipient is going to treasure this beautiful card!

Janice said...

Too, too cute, love it!!!!

Brenda said...

This is stunning Kathy! I love that copper shimmer! Beautiful image that will certainly bring a smile to the recipients face!

Laurel Beard said...

Wow! I love all the love that went into your card! Love how you added a pet inside the truck! Your coloring is FAB!!! :)

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Kathy, as always your card is truly a work of art! This is gorgeous. Love the background and the sheen on the truck!! Hugs.

Efrat said...

This card is so great. You did an excellent job with the coloring and I love the extra touches of the glossy accent.

Annette Allen said...

aww your card is so adorable...thanks for sharing..

Kelly Booth said...

Sooooooo Cute!! I have not used my set yet...but was going to put the dog in the truck too!! Ha...Love this!!

Moccavanila by Vera Rhuhay said...

Super cute,Kathy!!!! Your work always amazed me :)

AGohl said...

Awwww. how adorable!

Crafty Texan said...

What a fun and cheery card!

Gilda said...

Wow! This card is stunning.

judy said...

Very cute card! I love how you used only the holly part of the stamp,
giving it a new look. Your coloring is amazing!

Sue Alger said...

OMG what a wonderful story your card tells. What a talent for such a wonderful cause. I've been visiting blogs on this hop I've never seen before. There is so much talent out there in "bloggersphere"

Christiana said...

This card is sweet as can be! Love that holiday pup driving his holly truck!

Dana D. said...

What a terrific card. Love it. Great blog hop and worthy card drive. I will be sending in my Christmas cards for sure.

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Love the inked up impression plate, such a great extra layer... and your coloring is amazing.

Miriam Prantner said...

Wow! What a great card! It's so sweet and you did such a great job with the coloring and paper piecing. Looks amazing against the blue background!

Joyce said...

I love this card. That deer is just too cute.

Michelle (aka Meechelle) said...

Oh, I love your card! That copper mist is gorgeous.

Katy Young said...

what a cute card! someone will love receiving it!

maryse n. said...

That dog is too cute and the colouring is amazing.

Pat said...

This card is great! LOVE the shine and embossed background! LOVELY!

Kimba's Kreations said...

This is such a CUTE card...and that dog is ADORABLE!!!

Diana N. said...

I love the dry embossed card base for this cute card. Dry embossing adds so much texture!

Diana N. said...

I love the dry embossed card base for this cute card. Dry embossing adds so much texture!

Terrie L said...

Oh, your card is simply adorable!
It will definitely brighten someone's day!
Thanks for sharing and being part of this wonderful card drive and blog hop.

Cindi said...

to stinkin cute.....animal lover here...love it

Anonymous said...

Great tips on the copper mist over red and multi-layer of glassy accents! Thanks!

Robin Cooper said...

Love your card! Thanks for the opportunity to win candy!!!

Kelly said...

oh my goodness! What a darling image and your personal touches are amazing as usual. I will definitely try the ink on the embossed paper technique you shared. Looks amazing!!!

conil said...

As a dog lover this card just made me happy.

Deb said...

How cute is he??
Love the dimension & the glitter.

Melinda A said...

Such a neat effect on the truck. I love the look of this card.

Lisa T said...

I love that little pup in the truck! That card is sure to put a smile on someone's face.

Barbara said...

What a cute card! Someone will be very happy to receive this one! The colors are fabulous!

Gabriele said...

what a worthy cause and what a beautiful card, I love all your attention to details!

Gabriele said...

what a worthy cause and what a beautiful card, I love all your attention to details!

Jackie said...

What a great cause, I better get busy making some, too. I love your card, the copper shimmer is so pretty and, as always, your coloring is perfection.

Annie's Creations said...

too cute! Love it

Jeanne said...

Just the cutest...I have seen so much today, I hope I remember this one!

CinnamonSally said...

Oh my gosh Kathy thios is so cute and I love that embossed background.

Lillian Child said...

Kathy, your card just had me smiling out loud! DARLING!

glowegal said...

Oh my gosh, how cute is this card??!! I love the puppy driving the the Christmas Express truck!! So cute and great dimension!!

Samantha Mann said...

oh wow!! i just love this card!! it made me smile!! and i love your shimmery techniques! so fab!

Atticelf said...

Hee-hee...so cute!

Lisa said...

Amazing, Kathy! Totally love what you have done here and I do really love the copper shimmer on the truck- nice touch :)

Yizz said...

There is so much work in this card, I love the background and the colouring is brilliant.

BrendaB said...

What a fabulous card! I definitely need to go get that holly ribbon Cuttlebug folder!

BrendaB said...

What a fabulous card! I definitely need to go get that holly ribbon Cuttlebug folder!

Katy said...

Very cute card! The colors are great and so is the embossing!

pickle said...

Oh my this is another wow from me. Just can't get over how amazing your colouring is..fabulous!
Kerry x

Carol said...

I love the dog driving the truck! Beautiful card, thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Love, love, love your card. Red and blue are so pretty together, and who can resist a cute dogie?

Kathy Martin said...

Too cute! Adorable pup! Happy to be hoppin' along together! :)

Nitasha said...

This is just too cute!

mtscrapgal said...

Such a cute idea for your card.That dog truck driver is priceless. Thanks

Anita Braddock said...

What a cut card. Love Love the car with the Dog. t=to cute. love the colors. thanks for sharing and for the chsnce to win.
www.anita-craft-corner.blogspot.com
abbraddock@msn.com

Jennifer Rzasa said...

This is just adorable!

Anonymous said...

So sweet, love the little dog
Lindsay xx

Divine said...

Card looks great. I just recently purchase the Christmas Express stamp set by Penny Black, hehe. TFS :)

Nancy K said...

Your cards always amaze and delight me, Kathy...I really love this one!! The embossed background really sets it apart and makes it so special along with your fabulous coloring! Love it all.

Anonymous said...

I love the texture on this card with the dry embossing. As always, your coloring is superb!!

Jana said...

So clever! I love the holly in the truck. Another gorgeous Kathy creation

Cathy Fongjoyo said...

Very very cute! Love the background, the texture,coloring and every details on this xmas card. Very festive :)

Marla said...

what an adorable card. Love that truck!!

Terri (blindstamper) said...

What a great card and a great cause.

Unknown said...

When I see cards like this, it makes me want some copic markers even more! Beautifully done!

Karen B. said...

Such a great card, I adore your coloring.

Kristen said...

This card is quite sweet. I love it.

Pajalu said...

Kathy what a gorgeous card. I love seeing all the details you do in your cards. Oh so beautiful xoxoxo

joy said...

Adorable card and superb coloring, as usual, Kathy!

Dawn T said...

such a cute card Kathy.... with all your wonderful texture and colours.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Awesome coloring!!

Kim H said...

Love the card, wonderful techniques all together- embossing, stitching, coloring, and mistng. Beautiful card, thank you so much for sharing it and for support such a great cause.

Sue McRae said...

So many wonderful details on your festive card Kathy!

Meghan said...

Such a sweet card. Wish that you were including retirement homes in Canada....my mom would love this!

Lain said...

Spraying the copper must is a fab idea!

Kelly Latevola said...

Kathy I come to visit you often and everytime I am blown away by what you make. This is perfect for the card drive, perfect :)

brenda said...

Your card is so amazing - that embossed background is just gorgeous!

Emily Keaton said...

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

Michelle Liimatainen said...

ALWAYS so in awe of your coloring and your cards. Just STUNNING every...single...time! <3

Tracey said...

WOW sista!!! Such an AMAZING card!!!

Monika Wright | I Love It All said...

Wow, in awe of your card creations!

Michelle Liimatainen said...

Kathy this card is just AMAZING!!!! I love everything about it. Congrats on your first publication. I can't wait to see the rest! :)

Jeanette M. said...

Kathy, your cards are always so amazing! I love it. The colours, details, everything is perfect!

Kathy H said...

I love this card1

pcm said...

another amazing card!

Joan said...

What an adorable card--sure to bring a smile to someone's face. Can't wait to make some and participate.
joanvanleeuwen@ymail.com

Fiorella said...

A very happy card for a lucky person!

Nona said...

Oh my, this is absolutely adorable, Kathy! This will surely bring a smile to the recipient's face :)

Larissa Heskett said...

I LOVE the card!! What a cute idea!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

Denise Bryant said...

Great card for a great cause! Love the colors and the white ink over the embossed card. Nice!
DeniseB

lkdeli said...

The colors are amazing!!! I haven't played with Copics -yet. But your card is spectacular!!! The elderly will hang it in their rooms! Sooo cute.

MB said...

Love the little berries!

Melody said...

I really love this card. Love the colors. So cute.

aliinvan said...

That's a WOW card!

Unknown said...

This card is gorgeous, your colouring is fantastic Kathy as always xxx

Kris in Alaska said...

So cute! Love the shimmer and dimension! TFS!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

KatKat said...

This is the cutest!!!!!! Thanks!

Yainea said...

Your coloring is truly amazing, I love your cute card :)

Cindy said...

I adore that little dog hanging out the window! Going to a Copics class this morning and I'm so excited after seeing your lovely creations! Love the cause here too!

Linda said...

this is a great card for young and old. Great techq with the misted truck.

NatQuebec said...

it's a lovely and really cute card :-)

Victoria said...

Great card and what a nice thing to do for seniors!

Robin S. said...

This card is going to make someone very happy! I love the vibrant colors (I really need to check out Copic markers) & the embossed background. Nice job!

mewTilman said...

Wow! Wonderful card. Any senior would love this pup and your coloring is amazing.

sheila said...

Hi Kathy! Wow-another gorgeous card! I love the boldness of your color choices and here they especially POP against the pale blue background. Such an artiste' ;-D

Gail L said...

Adorable card!

Lin said...

As always, sista, a real standout! You will bring lots of joy to whoever receives this one! Hugs!

Pat R said...

What a fun, happy card...
So clever with the dog driving...
Will definitely give a smile to the recipient!

Rachel said...

oh my goodness-this card is just fantastic! absolutely love your coloring techniques and that embossing-beautiful!!

Tiffany Ervin said...

This is so, so cute! Super fun image! Love it, Kathy!

Cher said...

oh my gosh...this is stunning..when I grow up I wanna color like you!!!!!!!!!

Cheri said...

Adorable! Thanks for all the tips on how you created it.

Dana said...

Wow!! Gorgeous card!!

Flo said...

Very cute card. Love the way the stamped image realty stands out on the embossed blue card. The berries are a great touch too.

Tanya said...

oh, cute, cute, CUTE! Your cards are always so fun and inspirational!

Dotti said...

This car is amazing!!! Love the shimmer....

Chris said...

the embossing technique is great

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just love your darling doggie in truck, Kathy! Exquisite coloring as usual. That card will definitely bring a smile!

Margie said...

Beautiful coloring and embossing!

Sue D said...

Cute card and great coloring.

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

Awww, that is such an adorable card!!!

BethW said...

This card is going to make someone very very happy-it is outstanding.Thank you for sharing it with us and some lucky senior citizen.

Diana said...

Adorable card, love the colors

Marilize said...

Aw - what a cute card. Love it :)

Loving this inspirational hop and thoughtful drive.

Trish and Treasure said...

Fabulous card and I love how you display all the items you use on your cards!

Anita Kejriwal said...

Such a wonderful thought! I love the shimmer and this will surely make any granny smile!!

Steph B said...

Gorgeous colouring! That blue is beautiful - great background as well. Love it.

Kim C said...

Cute card! love all the dimensions.

Raven said...

Love the card, this is another one of my favorites. Thanks so much for sharing.

Debra said...

Love paper piecing...thanks for the charming idea.

Caroline said...

love your cards, thanks for sharing all the details.

Penny Ward said...

Adorable card. The blog hop has been fun seeing blogs from crafters I have never visited before.

S Haines said...

I would be thrilled to get this card! So much dimension to it. Very nice!

jintyoo7 said...

Marvelous, such detail and colouring. This is absolutely delightful! Great technique too, the "swiping" - so simple but effective.

Isha Gupta said...

This card is just...I really am out of words Kathy. TFS

Ruth S said...

Wow - such a cute card Kathy! I love that sweet pup ;)
And the wonderful texture in your embossing is perfect (great tip about thte white ink! Thanks!)
Rx

Jessica said...

Another beautiful card and so nice of you to participate in this blog hop for the elderly! I'm sure they'll be more than happy to receive this

Shayla said...

What a cute idea to have it be a dog and a truck!

ThePurplePlace said...

Oh my gosh....what an ADORABLE Card!! This is one of the cutest images I've seen in a while and your coloring is absolutely awesome!!

I've browsed around your blog and I'm so impressed with all that you have created -- you are truly and artist and have amazing talent. I'm always in awe of crafters like you!! Thanks for sharing!!

Happy Crafting,
Lisa

Lindsey said...

What a great card and such a good cause too!! :)

Anonymous said...

very cute card, i'm sure the seniors will love it. and love what you did with the embossing folder!
linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

Marsha said...

Oh my. Is this adorable and how impressed I am with your quality. Beautiful work.

Kathy B said...

Cute card!!

Carmen said...

I like the way you've done the background..very effective. Also love all the shimmery goodness. :) Cute card for sure!!

Unknown said...

I should try this technique after dry embossing. It's fab! Love the Accents.

NE Brenda said...

Such an adorable doggie hanging out the window!

Debbie C. said...

Such a cute card...I like the copper glitter effect.

Inks4fun said...

Oh my gosh, that is the cutest card I've seen today. Great color combination.

Angel said...

Beautiful Card, it will certainly bring much joy to someone. What an amazing giveaway, thank you for the chance.

Indy's Designs said...

I just love this card! I love how the dog has his head out the window!

Paula (PEP) said...

I love all the texture in this & how those red & green really pop against the blue. Those holly leaves & berries are quite stunning in the back of the lorry & I love the way you coloured that front window - so realistic.
Paula (PEP)

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