Send A Smile 4 Kids Saturday - Christmas in July 4 Kids

It's Send A Smile 4 Kids Saturday and we have a fun challenge for you - Christmas in July 4 Kids.  What a fun challenge!!!

For this challenge, we have 3 wonderful sponsors

• Doodle Pantry
• Whoopsi Daisy
• Sassy Studio

A huge thank you goes out to those wonderful sponsors

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For my 1st Christmas in July card, I used an image from Doodle Pantry - This set is called Winter song birds. What an adorable image!!

 

 

 

For my 2nd card, I used an image from Whoopsi Daisy.  Super cute!!

 

 





Now its your turn to play along.  Create your own Christmas in July cards 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. 



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 - Animal Cards 4 Kids

Its Send A Smile 4 Kids Saturday and, as always, they have a great challenge for us - Animal Cards 4 Kids. 

They have 3 amazing sponsors this week:

• Cutting Cafe' - is giving one lucky winner 3 digital images of the winners choice.
• Oak Pond Creations is giving one random winner 3 images of the winners choice.
• Inspired by Stamping - is giving one lucky random winner a $15 gift certificate for their shop.

A huge thank you!!! goes out to those amazing sponsors.

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This cutting file for my first card comes from Cutting Cafe' - How cute is this owl?  Adorable!!!!

 

 

Here's a close up so you can see how nice the texture turned out on the tummy.

 

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This adorable image on my 2nd card is from Oak Pond Creations.  This sweet little dog image would be great for anyone - from child to adult. 

 

 

 





Now its your turn to play along.  Dig out your animal images 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. 

 

Have a super Saturday and a great week.

Joyce



Send A Smile 4 Kids - For The Girls

It's time for another Send A Smile 4 Kids challenge and this weeks challenge is "For the Girls".   As with all our SAS4K challenges, we have 3 amazing sponsors.

• Meljens Designs -
• Heather Ellis -
• Oak Pond Creations

A huge thank you goes out to these amazing sponsors. 

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This adorable image on my first card is from Meljen's Designs - Girl and Her Overalls.  Just in case you don't know this, Meljen's is running a super sale right now - 50% off of all her images.  That's an awesome price.  You might  want to stop on by if you get a chance. 

 



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This image on my 2nd card is from Heather Ellis - Another super adorable image.  When I saw the bow of the grass under the swing I just knew I had to pull out these Die-namic dies to continue that same arched flow of the image - super cute. 
 

 
Now its your turn to play along.  Dig out your girl images 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. 




Send A Smile 4 Kids - Anything Goes 4 Kids

Happy Saturday!  Its a Send A Smile 4 Kids Saturday and we are having one of my favorite challenges - Anything Goes 4 Kids.

As always, we have 3 amazing sponsors

• Crackerbox Palace - $15 gift certificate
• QKR Stampede - 5 digi images of the winners choice
• Sassy Studios - 4 images of the winners choice

Thank you to those amazing sponsors!

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This lovely image on my first card is from Crackerbox Palace - Girl on Swing.  Isn't she sweet!   This is a square card (5 1/4 x 5 1/4)

 

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The image on my 2nd card is a digital image from QKR Stampede - 7505 Happy Frog.   I love this frog, getting a free ride on this bobber. I reminds me of our summer days here in Central WI. 

 

 



Now its your turn to play along - create your own 'Anything Goes 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. 

Have a fantastic Saturday!!
Joyce

Send A Smile 4 Kids - Father's Day Cards From Kids

It's Send A Smile 4 Kids Saturday!!! yeah!!! I love making cards for kids.  They can be fun and silly and bright.  This weeks cards are a little different - they are cards FROM kids.   Father's Day cards from kids.

As always, we have amazing sponsors this week:

• Fred She Said - is awarding one lucky winner a $10 gift certificate to their store.
• Stitchy Bear Outlet is giving one lucky winner 3 digital images - a $10 value
• Kitchen Sink Stamps

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This amazing image on my 1st card is from Stitch Bear Outlet - FTW motorcycle  - designed by Stitchy Stamps.

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For my 2nd card, I used this adorable image from Fred She Said - Emma in her cool cap.  She's so cute. 

 

 



Now its your turn to play along.  Dig out your Father's Day images and create a card from 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

 



Send A Smile 4 Kids - Happy Mother's Day FROM kids

Happy Saturday Everyone! and its a SAS4K Saturday at that!!!  We have one of my favorite challenges this week - Mother's Day cards FROM kids. 

We always have amazing sponsors for our challenges and here are this weeks wonderful sponsors:

• Doodle Pantry is giving one lucky winner a $10 gift certificate to their store
• A Day For Daisies is giving a $12 gift certificate to their store
• Stitchy Bear Digital Outlet is giving 2 digi images of the winners choice (a $6 USD value).

A huge thank you to those amazing sponsors!!

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The cute image on my first card is from Doodle Pantry - Critter Toppers.  Isn't this little chicky adorable.  I used the chalk board look we've all been seeing so much of and I think it worked out perfectly for this Mother's Day card. 

 

 

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For my 2nd card, the image I used is from A Day For Daisies - Mama's Hug.  How sweet is that?   What mama wouldn't love a card with that image on it? 

 

 

 

Now its your turn to play along.  Create a Mother's Day card from a kids point of view.  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



SAS4K - Easter/Spring Cards 4 Kids

Welcome to another Send A Smile 4 Kids Saturday and this weeks challenge is Easter/Spring Cards 4 Kids. 

As always, we have 3 amazing sponsors:

• Squigglefly - 3 digis of the winners choice
• QKR Stampede - 5 digis of the winners choice
• Oak Pond Creations - 1 digi of the winners choice

A huge thank you for those amazing sponsors.

The image on my first card is from Squigglefly - Bunny Boo.  The die used is one of my favorites - Stamping Up's Top Notes die. 

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The image on my 2nd card is from QKR Stampede - Hello. 

 

 



2 amazing bunny images. 

 

Now its your turn to play along.  Dig out your Easter/spring images 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. 

Please note - I'm entering my cards in the following challenges

Card 1 -
Left of Center Creative Challenge - Punches & Dies

Card 2 -
Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 310 - Springtime
 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by

Joyce

Send A Smile 4 Kids - For The Boys

Welcome to another SAS4K Saturday with a great challenge - For The Boys. I only have guys at my house so I'm always happy to come across sweet boy images and this weeks images are super sweet.

The image on my first card is from Jellypark - Boy Flying.  I colored this cute image with my favorite Copic markers and matted it with several different blue papers. 



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The image on this 2nd card is from The Paper Shelter - Adorable Fireman.  Adorable is right.  How cute is he?   Again, I've colored this image with my Copic markers and used some paper focusing on the bright reds. 

 

For this challenge we have 3 amazing sponsors.

• Jellypark is awarding 4 images of the winners choice.
• The Paper Shelter is giving 1 lucky winner a $20 gift certificate.
• Sassy Studios is giving one lucky winner 4 images of their choice.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to these wonderful sponsors.

 

Now is your chance to play along.  Create your own card with a boys theme, link it to the SAS4K challenge blog, and you will be entered into a random drawing for those amazing prizes from our sponsors.  The SAS4K team also selects a top 3 which is quite an honor.  Go here to see the complete challenge rules.

 

Don't forget, SAS4K is a wonderful cause - go here to see how you can contribute.

 

Have a wonderful Super Bowl weekend.  Stay warm

Joyce

 

 



Send A Smile 4 Kids - Anything Goes 4 Kids

It's a Send A Smile 4 Kids Saturday and this week we have one of my favorite challenges - Anything goes 4 kids.

As always we have 3 amazing sponsors:

• Doodle Pantry is giving a $10 gift certificate.
• A Day for Daisies is giving a $12 gift certificate.
• QKR Stampede is giving 5 digis of the winners choice.

Thank you to our sponsors for those wonderful prizes.

For my first card, I used an image and sentiment from Doodle Pantry.  They are from the Little Frog set.   So cute!  I colored that wonderful frog image with my Copic markers.  The sentiment is cut out with my Die-namics pierced circles die set.  The border punch is a Fiskars postage stamp punch. 

For my second card, I used an absolutely lovely image from A Day for Daisies - A Lap Full of Kittens.    Isn't that just the sweetest image.   Again, the image is colored with my Copic markers.  Instead of using twine as an accent, I decided to use yarn to keep with the theme of the image. 

I hope you get a chance to play along.  Create your own Anything Goes 4 Kids card, link it to the SAS4K blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for those 3 prizes listed above.  SAS4K also selects a top 3 - quite an honor.  Go here to see the complete rules.  You can also see more about our cause and get details on how you can donate.

Please note I have entered my cards in the following challenges
Card 1:
Charisma Cardz - Its a boy thing

Card 2:
Savvy Handmade Cards - Furry Friends Challenge.

Thanks so much for stopping by and 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

SAS4K's Saturday - Winter Fun 4 Kids

We've had a little bit of a break at Send A Smile 4 Kids but its time to get back on track with a new challenge - Winter Fun 4 Kids.

We are sending out a huge thank you to this challenges sponsors.  You're awesome - thank you for your support!!

1. Dollar Graphics Depot - is giving one lucky winner a $15 gift certificate.
2. Fred She Said - is giving one lucky winner a $10 gift certificate.
3. MilkCoffee Stamps - is giving 5 images of the winner choice.

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What could be more fun than a snow man and this adorable image is from Dollar Graphics Depot - Brrrrrrr.............It's Cold Outside by Alice Smith.   This whole set of images is so cute but I especially love this tag.

 

 

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The image on my 2nd card is from MilkCoffee Stamps - Boy With Rudolph Costume.  As cold as it has been around here, this is exactly how you need to dress up when going from place - a big heavy coat and a great hat like this one. So cute!!!

 

 

 

Now remember, this is a challenge so you have a chance to win those amazing prizes from those sponsors listed earlier.  All you have to do is create a 'winter fun 4 kids', link it on the SAS4K's blog and you will be entered in a random drawing.  SAS4K also picks a 'top 3'.   You can find the full details here.  

 

Send A Smile 4 Kids is a wonderful cause.  Find out more about it and here and how you can donate your cards here. 

 

Stay warm!

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

S.A.S.4K. - Early Holiday Wishes 4 Kids

Its mid October and the stores are gearing up for the holidays.  Its no different at Send A Smile 4 Kids - this weeks challenge is Early Holiday Wishes 4 Kids. 

Here are our 3 amazing sponsors. 

1. COLORink -
2. Di's Digis  - is giving one lucky winner a $10 voucher to their store.
3. The Paper Shelter - is giving one lucky winner a $20 gift certificate to their store.

A huge thank you to those amazing sponsors.


Here is my 1st card.  This image from COLORink is called Santa's boot. 

The image on my 2nd card is called Snow Angel - Uncolored from The Paper Shelter.

So fun to make these early holiday cards 4 kids. 

Create your own child appropriate holiday card, link it here on the S.A.S.4K.blog, and you will be entered into a random drawing for those amazing prizes from our sponsors.  Don't forget - S.A.S.4K. also selects a 'top 3'.  Go here to see the complete rules.  If you are interested in donating any cards to this wonderful cause, go here to see our suggested guidelines.

I hope you get an opportunity to play along with this fun challenge. 
Joyce

S.A.S.4Kids - Anything Goes 4 Kids

It's Send A Smile 4 Kids (SAS4K) Saturday and we have another great challenge for you - Anything Goes 4 Kids. 

We are very blessed to have 3 great sponsors -

• Doodle Pantry - is giving away 3 digi images of the winners choice
• Milk Coffee Stamps is award 5 digi images of the winners choice
• Kenny K is also giving away 3 digis images of he winners choice

Wow!!! What amazing prizes. 

Here are my cards for this Anything Goes 4 Kids challenge. 

Card #1 - This adorable image called Toy Truck Ants is from Doodle Pantry.  Aren't those ants just the cutest? 

This is my 2nd card.  This image is called Alicia is a Rockstar from Milk Coffee Stamps.  What kiddo doesn't want to be a rock star and this little girl is really 'rockin' out'.   So cute!  I love her outfit, especially the shredded jeans. 

So here is your chance to play along.  Create your own kid friendly 'Anything Goes' card, link it on the SAS4K blog and you will be entered in a random drawing for those amazing prizes from our sponsors.  Keep in mind, that the SAS4K team also picks a top 3.   We have a special badge just for those talented artists.  Get the complete challenge rules here. 

Remember, SAS4K is more than a challenge blog.  We collect cards for kids who are inpatients at children's hospitals across the country.   If you are interested in donating some cards, you can go here for the full details and instructions on how to do that.

Please note - I am entering these cards in the following challenges:

Card 1 -
Card Crafter's Circle - #93 - Toys - children's cards
Simply Create Too - Bugs-no butterflies
Digitally Sweet Challenge - Anything Goes - digi image

Card 2 -
Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - Cute Kids
Card Making Mama's - For the kids

I hope you get a chance to play along and we'd greatly appreciate it if you'd be able to donate your cards for this amazing cause. 

Have a super weekend!
Joycehttp://digitallysweetchallenges.blogspot.ca/

S.A.S.4K.'s - Cute Fall/Halloween Cards 4 Kids

It's been a while since we've had a challenge over at Send A Smile 4 Kids.  It's time for new one and we have a great one for you.  With the temperatures getting cooler, its time for some fall or Halloween cards 4 kids.  I'm not into the scary Halloween images so I love that we have some sweet images today.

Thank you to this weeks amazing sponsors:

1. Delicious Doodles - is giving one lucky winner 4 images of their choice.
2. The Paper Shelter - is giving a $20 gift certificate to their shop.
3. QKR Stampede - is giving 5 images of the winners choice.

Here is my 1st card.  This images is from Delicious Doodles.  How cute is this spider?    The 'boo' sentiment is something I cut out of some Halloween paper I had in my collection.  

Here is my 2nd card.  This images is from The Paper Shelter.  This is a colored image - something new for me.  I think the little trick-or-treater is adorable - he's got quite the haul.   

You can go here to the S.A.S.4K.'s blog and see what the rest of the Ladies have created for this challenge.  Then pull out your fall or Halloween images and create your own card for this challenge. Link your card on the S.A.S.4K.'s blog and you will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a prize from those amazing sponsors I was telling you about.  You can go here to see the complete list of rules.  

Don't forget, the S.A.S.4K.'s group collects donated kid friendly cards.  Those cards are then sent to children's hospitals across the country so that staff can distribute those lovely cards to ill children who are spending time in those children's hospitals.  It's an awesome cause.  You know how much a card can brighten your day.  Imagine what it would do for a sick kiddo.   Go here to see how you can donate your card(s).  

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

Send A Smile 4 Kids - Anything Goes 4 Kids

Today's challenge at S.A.S.4K.'s is one of my favorites - Anything Goes 4 Kids.   As much as I love making cards, making kids cards takes it to another level. I get to be silly and fun and use bright colors (which I generally stay away from).

S.A.S.4K.'s always has some amazing sponsors and this challenge is no different. Check out this weeks amazing sponsors.

• Scrapping Memories is awarding 10, yes 10 files of the winners choice.
• Stamping Dragon Designs is giving one lucky winner 4 digi images of the winners choice.
• Robyn's Fetish is giving away 2 digis of the winners choice 
• Tabitha's Designs is awarding 2 digital paper packs of the winners choice

All 3 are amazing prizes from our wonderful sponsors.

Here is my first card.  This image is from Scrapping Memories. Isn't this little scuba diva just the cutest?!  I've been seeing a lot of different scuba images around this summer but this one is my favorite.  

Here's the close up so you can see that the little water bubbles.  This grosgrain ribbon just happened to match the color I had colored the little swim suit. I love when things fall into place like that.

Here's card number 2 - This image is from Stamping Dragon Designs.  It's called Penny with bag.  Another super cute image.  

Here's the close up - gotta have a close up.

  

I colored the images on both cards with my beloved Copic markers.  The papers are from Little Yellow Bicycle.  

Be sure to go to the S.A.S.4K.'s blog to see all the cards created by the talented design team. Wow! They have some amazing cards for you.  Now its your turn - create a card or cards with an 'anything goes 4 kids' theme, link it to the S.A.S.4K.'s blog and you will be entered in a random drawing for those amazing prizes I have listed above.  You can go here to see the full challenge rules.  S.A.S.4K.'s also picks their top 3 which is quite an honor.  

Don't forget, you can also donate your cards 4 kids.  All cards go to children's hospitals around he country to help boost the spirits of kids who need to spend time in those hospitals.  What an amazing cause - won't you help?  Go here to see the full details of how to donate your cards.    

Thanks so much and have an amazing weekend!

Joyce

Send a Smile 4 Kids - Christmas in July 4 Kids

Like most of the country, it has been very, very hot here the last few weeks.  I'm not complaining though!  This last winter was terrible.  It just wouldn't end!   So every time I start grumbling about being uncomfortable, I just think about that long winter and it sparks me back to appreciation.  And yes, we do have air conditioning in our house. : )   Not everyone does in Central Wisconsin.

As I was hiding out in my house trying to stay cool, I was working on the cards for this weeks S.A.S.4K.'s challenge - Christmas in July 4 Kids.

As with all the S.A.S.4K challenges, we have 3 amazing sponsors this week - here are this weeks sponsors.

1. Crackerbox Palace - is giving a $15 gift certificate to their amazing store.
2. Di's Digis - is giving a $10 voucher to their digi shop.
3. Clearly Digi Stamps (Clear Dollar Stamps) - is giving a $15 gift certificate to their store.

Thank you so much to those amazing sponsors!!

Here is my 1st card - this image and sentiment are from Crackerbox Palace.   Look at Santa rock out!!!  I love it! and I bet a sick kiddo in the hospital would too.

Here is my 2nd card. This adorable bunny slipper image is from Clearly Digi Images.  Now, bunny slippers may not say Christmas to most people, but it does to me.  I just love the cozy smells of Christmas and being home, opening presents in my favorite comfy pajamas and those bunny slippers fit right in that cozy scene.  I love days like that.

This sentiment is just something I typed up on my computer.

So, I bet the weather is hot where you are too, but pull out a fan and a glass of lemonade, find someplace almost cool to work and create some Christmas in July cards 4 kids.   Link those cards here on the S.A.S.4K.'s blog and you will be entered in a random drawing where you could win one of those amazing prizes from our sponsors.  S.A.S.4K's also picks a 'top 3' so 3 artists will be selected and honored for that.  Go here to see the full challenge rules.

Go here to see the Christmas cards 4 kids created by the rest of the S.A.S.4K.'s design team.  Wow!!! they've created some amazing cards to inspire you.

Don't forget, you can donate any cards to be given to kids who are in children's hospitals around the country.  Go here to see how you can do that.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Stay cool and safe.
Joyce

P.S.  I am entering the following challenges.
        Card 1 - Clear i Stamp Challenge - Christmas in July
                      Card Making Mama's - Monochromatic

        Card 2 - Cut it up challenge Blog - Christmas in July - must use die cuts
                      Fairy tale Challenge - Christmas in July
                      Pattie's Creation's Design Challenge - Monochromatic