Hello, my dear friends! I hope you're having a lovely week. Time is flying, but I'm trying my hardest to squeeze in more Christmas cards for sick kiddos.
As previously mentioned, this month's I Feel the Love Project mission is to create Christmas cards for kids who will be spending the holiday at Flowers Hospital in Alabama. Since severe sickness won't allow them to be home for Christmas, we are delivering festive cheer to them. :o)
*The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog~ Little Cuties
As previously mentioned, this month's I Feel the Love Project mission is to create Christmas cards for kids who will be spending the holiday at Flowers Hospital in Alabama. Since severe sickness won't allow them to be home for Christmas, we are delivering festive cheer to them. :o)
The cutie pie sitting on the ornament is a cut file from the Silhouette Online Store. Rather than use the given facial features, I used my favorite Peachy Keen Stamps face, which is from the In The Garden Face Assortment collection. Her headband is made of rhinestones for extra festivity and since she's such a sweetheart, she's wearing a dress that is patterned with candy canes, cookies, and candy. :o) Her hair is embossed with the D'vine Swirls folder for curly texture.
The Christmas tree file was cut out using one of my favorite papers! I thought it would look cute, like the tree is decorated in ribbon and candy canes. :o) I fussy cut candy canes from the paper scraps and adhered them atop each other to be complete and stand out a little more. The Christmas light border is for pure whimsy and is covered in a few shades of Stickles.
The sparkling red bottom is embossed, but is completely washed out in this photograph and not as obvious as I had intended anyway. Lesson learned! But in the right light, you can see the cute ornaments from the Cuttlebug Winter Wonderland set I used. You can see it a little here, if you look *really* closely. ;) Kaisercraft lace divides the base papers.
I made a little window with the My Craft Spot Ornate Labels metal dies and stamped the outline with the coordinating Ornate Labels-Christmas stamp set. The Christmas-decorated neighborhood paper is a favorite from my stash. The gorgeous papers for the tree, dress, and ornament are from Graphic 45's Nutcracker Sweet.
I pray that this little card will brighten the holiday of a sweet child battling for their life. It is created in love and hope! :o) Thank you for visiting! I wish you a blessed and beautiful day. :o)
Challenges entered:
*613 Avenue Create~ Anything Goes (Optional: Peace)
*Christmas Card Challenges~ Bling
*Crafty Catz~ Anything Not Square
*Created With Love~ Anything Goes
*Creative Creations~ Sparkle and Shine
*DL.Art Thankful Thursday~ November Linky Party (Anything Goes)
*Make It Monday~ Anything Goes
*One Stitch At A Time~ Anything Goes
*Paper Playtime~ Sparkle*The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog~ Little Cuties
What a cute festive card for any child to receive. It's full of happiness especially at this Christmas season. Love all the special details you've added to this pretty card. love the sparkly effects, the image is just adorable and the pretty papers.
ReplyDeleteSuch a magical scene you have created dear Karen. It just makes me happy to look at it! I adore the sweet girl, fantastic tree and sparkly festive lights. A truly beautiful card and I am sure it is going to be loved by whoever receives it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a good week.
hugs Sue xx
Adorable card, Karen!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges this week!
Monica - CCC DT
Wow what a great card. Love all the detail you used. Thanks for sharing this week at Created with love Challenges Anything goes.
ReplyDeleteLinda K. DT
So much cuteness going on here, adorable card, thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz this week, Jac x
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is super adorable. Beautiful papers and love the little girl! Gorgeous card! TFS
ReplyDeleteMy sweetest friend, this is absolutely fabulous!! I love, love the beautiful Christmas scene you've created!! That little girl is precious!! I love her swirly hair and rhinestone headband!! And how cute is she perched on the ornament!! The tree is so pretty, I love the sparkly lights, and the window scene is perfect!! This is just absolutely fabulous as always!! You will make someone very happy when they receive this beauty!! I hope you are having a fabulous week!! It's chilly and rainy here today. Yuck. Happy Thursday!! Hugs :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Sweet creation, thanks for joining in with our challenge at CRAFTY CATZ
ReplyDeletex carol
Thats a really beautiful card Karen all of the elements are totally stunning the image is just soooo adorable and bring your card alive with lots of love and happiness take care xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, thanks for joining us at Cutie Pie Challenge, good luck cheers Sue N x
ReplyDeleteA cutie indeed with wonderful detail. Thank you for entering OSAAT Ch190 Anything Goes.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
OSAAT DT
Amazing card. Love the candy canes on the tree. Thanks for joining our Anything Goes Challenge at Created With Love Challenges
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Wow! What an ADORABLE card Karen! The little girl is so sweet and I love the rhinestone headband and beautiful sparkly shoes! The tree is beautiful and love the whole scene! So beautiful Karen!
ReplyDeleteSherrie K
Adorable!... thanks for playing along with us at Paper Playtime!!
ReplyDeletePure sweetness our dear friend!! This card is just adorable beyond words. You reach a new height of creativity every week!! How do you do it?? Thank you so much for continuing to lend your time and talents to our special kiddos. We love and appreciate you.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs, Madison and Cindy
Karen, this card is pure magic and you have created such a beautiful scene that is sure to give cheer and support to a sick young lady. I love the work your charity does ....because in giving your time and talents to support and cheer a child your love and support reaches the parents in their darkest days too. I cannot tell you how much it meant to me that people I did not know would give of themselves to show such love to my daughter when she was desperately ill over Christmas. My little one did recover and is now a lovely 26 year old lady but it was the love and care of people like you that gave me more than you'll ever realize. Good luck in our challenge this week. Ingrid xx ( OSAAT Team )
ReplyDeletegreat card, just so cute and for a really good cause, thanks for joining us at created with love challenges, good luck and hope to see you again
ReplyDeletecaroline dt
Lovely card, a great scene you have created.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining the Cutie Pies 'Little Cuties' challenge and good luck x Susan x
Awww this is so cute and lovely. good luck in the challenge, hope you can join us for future challenges, Sian (OSAAT DT)
ReplyDeleteDelightful scene! Beautifully crafted. Your image is adorable and you have colored it well! Love the framing of your card...just lovely! Thanks for dropping this off by our house here at 613 Avenue Create!
ReplyDeleteHugz,
Chana, Owner
i love the different elements you have used here there is so much going on here it is lovely! Thanks for joining us this week at One Stitch At A Time.Anita DT xx
ReplyDeleteA-DOR-A-BLE! What a cutie and a great card! Thanks for linking up at Christmas Card Challenges! Karen N (DT)
ReplyDeleteLovely card
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in at One Stitch At A Time this week
Hugs Katie x
Lovely shaped card, fab scene!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at Make It Monday this week.
Hugs,
Sandy
Wow, Karen! This card is absolutely adorable! I love the window and the candy canes on the Christmas tree! All the details you added are amazing! Her bling headband and dress are just perfect! Love it! :)
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craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com
Hi Karen
ReplyDeleteI have to begin with the Headband....DARLING!!!Seriously Adorable!!
Her PK face is adorable. She is a Cutie pie. The tree with the lights 7 candy cane is absolutely PRECIOUS!! And because I am a HUGE fan of SWEETS I LOVE her SWEET dress. Precious!!!
Your card is as SWEET as apple pie!!!!! Love apple pie..LOL.
Sending you a HUGE amount of my love, hugs & smiles
Migdalia
your angelic friend