Send A Smile 4 Kids Saturday - Bright Colors 4 Kids

While we still have those bright, sparkling fireworks on our minds, lets continue that theme with this weeks challenge at SAS4K - Bright Colors 4 Kids. 

Before I show you my cards, I want to tell you about the 3 amazing sponsors we have this week.  These prizes are awarded by random drawing.

1. Bugaboo is giving one lucky winner 7 digi images of the winners choice.  Wow!!!
2. The Paper Shelter is giving one lucky winner a $20 gift certificate to their store.  Awesome!!
3. QKR Stampede is giving one lucky winner 5 digi images of the winners choice.  Fantastic!!!

A huge thank you goes out to those amazing sponsors for supporting our cause.

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For my 1st card, I used a Bugaboo image.  What is brighter than a fire truck being driven by a brightly dressed firefighter?  And if that smile doesn't brighten someone's day, I'm not sure what else would.  This image is Bugaboo's ATVtoo Fireman-Firetruck.  So super cute!!!

 

 

 

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For my 2nd card, I used this fun image from The Paper Shelter - Look at that little guy go!!! Bright racing gear and all. 

 

 





Now its your turn to play along.  Dig out your images and bright colored paper and create a card 4 kids.  Link that card to the SAS4K blog and you will be entered into a random drawing where you could win one of those amazing prizes from our sponsors.  Don't forget - SAS4K also selects a top 3 which is a huge honor and gives you a badge you can proudly add to your blog.  You can see a complete list of rules here.

Don't forget, SAS4K is a wonderful cause you can read more about it and find out how to contribute here. 

Thanks so much for stopping by
Joyce

Send A Smile 4 Kids - Birthday Fun 4 Kids

It's time for a new challenge at Send A Smile 4 Kids and this weeks challenge is a great one - Birthday Fun 4 Kids. 

As always, we have 3 amazing sponsors

• Dollar Graphics Depot is giving one lucky winner a $15 gift certificate to their store
• Bugaboo is awarding one lucky winner 7 digital images of the winners choice
• QKR stampede is giving one lucky winner 5 digital images of the winners choice

Thank you to those amazing sponsors.

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For my first card I used an image from Dollar Graphics Depot, from the Spots the Puppy Combo Set.  What an adorable image.   

 

 

 

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This adorable image on my 2nd card is from Bugaboo - Turtle Cupcake.  If this card doesn't say happy birthday, I don't know what does.

 

 





Now its your turn to play along.  Create your own Birthday Card 4 Kids.  Link that card to the SAS4K blog and you will be entered into a random drawing where you could win one of those amazing prizes from our sponsors.  Don't forget - SAS4K also selects a top 3 which is a huge honor and gives you a badge you can proudly add to your blog.  You can see a complete list of rules here.

 

Don't forget, SAS4K is a wonderful cause you can read more about it and find out how to contribute here. 

 

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you get a chance to play along.

Joyce

 



First Send A Smile 4 Kids challenge of the new year

After a holiday break, Send A Smile 4 Kids is back with a new challenge - Valentines 4 kids. I can still remember those awesome Valentines parties when I was in grade school.  I loved trading Valentines. That was one of my favorite days of the school year. 

That's what I was thinking about when making these cards but before I show them to you, I must tell you about our wonderful sponsors for this challenge.

1. Dollar Graphics Depot is giving one lucky winner a $15 gift certificate.
2. Bugaboo is giving 7, yes 7 digi images of the winners choice
3. Fred She Said is giving one lucky winner a $10 gift certificate.

A huge thank you goes out to those amazing sponsors.

Now for my cards. 

The image on this first card is from Bugaboo called Ava Heart.   Isn't she the cutest?   She is perfect for that traditional looking Valentine.   I couldn't resist adding some bling with those heart rhinestones. 

The image on this second card is from Dollar Graphics Depot from a set call the Valentine Mix by Prints of Joy.   The cuteness factor is off the charts today.  This whole set is adorable. 

Since this is a challenge, we hope you'll get a chance to play along.  Link your creation to the SAS4K blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for those amazing prizes from our wonderful sponsors.   Remember, SAS4K also chooses a 'top 3' which is a huge honor.   You can go here to see the complete rules.

For more inspiration, you can go here to see the cards from all of the SAS4K design team. 

SAS4K is always looking for great cards so if you have any you would be willing to donate, go here to see how to go about doing that. 

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you get a chance to play along.
Joyce

S.A.S.4K - Happy Holidays 4 Kids

Its Send A Smile 4 Kids Saturday and we have a fun theme for you this week - Happy Holidays 4 Kids.

We also have 3 amazing sponsors

• Bugaboo - is giving one lucky winner 7 digi images of the winners choice
• QKR Stampede is giving 5digi images of the winners choice
• Scrapping Memories is giving 10 files of the winner's choice.

This image on my first card is from Scrapping Memories - Its called The Holiday Express Digi Stamp.  Santa is rolling in on the Holiday train.

The adorable image on my second card is from Bugaboo.  Its called Winter Birds - Skates.   Super cute!!!!



 

I even have a close up of this one so you can see how I've popped it.  The background paper is a Kraft with glittery white polka dots.  I wish I knew what brand it was but unfortunately I don't know where I came across that.  For the background banners, I pulled out last years DCWV Christmas pack. 

It's time for you to get in that holiday spirit.  Create a kid friendly holiday card, link it to the SAS4K blog and you will be entered in a drawing for those amazing prizes listed above.  Don't forget, SAS4K also selects a top 3 which is an awesome honor and you get a special badge to display on your blog.  See the complete rules here.

SAS4K is a wonderful cause  - go here to see suggestions on how you can contribute.

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Joyce

Send A Smile 4 Kids - Animal Cards 4 Kids

I love S.A.S.4K.'s Saturday.  Sometimes, even with a hobby like card making, I start to take things too seriously.  That all goes away with S.A.S.4K.'s Saturday.  I'm free to bring out the bright colors and just have fun.  The theme for this week's challenge is Animal Cards 4 Kids.  What could be more fun than these adorable animal images.  Soooooo cute!!!

The image on my first card is from Bugaboo.  I love Bugaboo images.   They are all super cute but especially all the little animals and critter images they have.  This is one of my favorites - it's called Giraffe heart 2.

Here's a close up so you can see how I popped it.  I'm not sure where this sentiment is from.   It's part of a mystery set I picked up at my local Goodwill.

The image on my second card is from Dollar Graphics Depot.  This adorable zebra is from the Baby Zoo Animals set - from the original artwork of Alice Smith.  How cute is he?!?!

Want to see a close up???

So, do you just want to have some fun? No seriousness, just some free spirited fun?   Pull out your animal images and create a card or maybe a few - remember, these cards should be kid friendly. Link your card(s) on the S.A.S.4K.'s blog, and you will be entered into a random drawing for some amazing prizes from this weeks sponsors. S.A.S.4K.'s also selects a 'top 3' so show us your talent and you may be spotlighted for it.  Go here to see the complete rules.

I haven't forgotten about our amazing sponsors for this weeks challenge.  A huge thank you to these special folks for their generosity.

• Dollar Graphics Depot is giving one lucky winner a $15 gift certificate.
• Bugaboo is giving one lucky winner 7 digital images of the winners choice.
• Fred She Said is awarding a $10 gift certificate.

Don't forget that Send A Smile 4 Kids is an amazing cause.   They collect hand made cards to be given out to kids who are patients at several children's hospitals across the country.  Won't you help brighten a childs day?  Go here to see the full details about how to donate you cards.  

Thanks so much for stopping by

Joyce

S.A.S.4K. - Happy Father's Day From Kids

It's Send A Smile 4 Kids (S.A.S.4K.) Saturday and that means another fun challenge.

I am very proud to be on the S.A.S.4K. design team and some of my favorite cards to make are cards "from" kids.  Generally, when we are making these cards, we focus on cards that can be given to a sick child (and teens) who are children's hospitals - what an awesome cause, right?  This weeks challenge is a twist on that.  We are making cards that the kids can give to their loved ones.  In this case, Father's Day Cards.  I know the pride kids can have from giving to their loved ones, something they don't always have that opportunity when they are ill and in the hospital.

As always, we have some amazing sponsors for our challenges.  Here are this weeks sponsors.....

• MilkCoffee Stamps - is awarding 5 digital images of the winners choice.
• Bugaboo - is giving 7 digital images of the winners choice.
• Robyn's Fetish - is giving 2 digital images of the winners choice.

What amazing prizes.  A huge thanks goes out to our sponsors.  

Here is my 1st card - this adorable image is from MilkCoffe Stamps.  The sentiment is something I created on the computer but I was just put into words exactly what the image is saying.  So cute!!! Since this is a card for a dad I wanted to use darker, manly colors but I still wanted it to be bright and vibrant like a kiddo would choose. Some of the colors look very pink but in reality they are a deep red.  

Here is a close up....

The image on this 2nd card is from Bugaboo.   Such a super sweet image!!! The paper used on both of these cards is from Little Yellow Bicycle.  

Here is another close up for you....

Go here to the S.A.S.4K. blog to see all the gorgeous cards created by the rest of the design team.  Now is your chance to play along.  Create your father's Day card, link it here on the S.A.S.4K. blog, and you will be entered in a random drawing for a chance to win one of those amazing prizes I listed above.  Go here to see the complete rules.

Don't be afraid to take it one step further.  You can donate your card to this amazing cause and it will be given to a kiddo who is in a children's hospital so they can give it to their special dad.   Go here to see how to do that.  They take all themes of cards to be given TO kiddos too.  

Thanks for stopping and I hope you play along

Joyce

Send A Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Easter/Spring Cards 4 Kids

As cold as its been lately, it helps to look forward to warmer weather.  Today's S.A.S.4K challenge does just that - Easter/Spring Cards 4 Kids.  It has me thinking of Easter egg hunts and tulips blooming.  That sounds just wonderful!

If your not familiar with S.A.S.4K, go here to find out more.  Their main goal is to collect hand made card to be given to kids who are patients at children's hospitals around the country.  A great way to create cards for this cause is to enter their bi-weekly challenges.   Add your card to the link on the S.A.S.4K blog and you will be put in the drawing for some awesome prizes.

There are 3 great sponsors for this challenge:

• Bugaboo is giving 7.......count um, 7 digi images of the winners choice.
• Tiddly Inks is rewarding a $12 gift certificate to one lucky winner.
• A Day For Daisies is also giving a $12 gift certificate to one lucky winner.

Those are awesome prizes just for playing along.

Here are my cards.   

On my first card, I used this adorable image from Bugaboo - called Egg Peakers - sooooooooo cute!

Here's a close up

Here's my 2nd card - and what a cute image from A Day For Daisies - Bunny Ears

Here's the close up

Now, won't you play along?  This would be a great project to work on during tomorrow's Super Bowl - make some cards while watching commercials.

Please note - I am entering this second card in the following challenges

• color challenge on the color throwdown blog  - ends 2/04
• Cute Card Thursday Challenge - One different corner - ends 2/6
• D.R.S. Challenge #58 - Brads - ends 2/6

Thanks so much for stopping by

Joyce