Saturday, October 3, 2009

World Card Making Day blog hop

Welcome to the Unscripted Sketches blog hop for World Card Making Day! You should have arrived here from Beth. There's lots of cards and candy along the way, so start at the top of the hop by clicking on the banner above.

A few weeks ago I missed out on this Unscripted sketch so today is my chance to play catch up. Of course I've had Let it Snow stuck in my head ever since!
I went a little brad crazy on this one, but it was nice to use up a scrap of ribbon (from xmas cards made with my mom 5+ years ago) and the snowman face that I pulled off a peppermint patty a few years ago. I knew I'd use them someday!

With school, work at my second job, and being on the negotiation team with my teacher's union I've had little to no time for making cards. A few weeks ago I created an assembly line in a basket with a simple layout and a fun stamp set given to me by a coworker at my last school. So now at night when I'm relaxing on the couch I can put together 6-10 cards like the one below. It's also a great chance to use up scraps of ribbon for the bow.

I found the sentiment at Michael's recently. They had an endcap full of clear stamps, sold individually, each for $1.49. What a deal! All of the cards I made like this are headed overseas thanks to Operation Write Home (formerly Cards for Heroes). Leave a comment here with some love and I'll pick a winner (US only please--Edited to say: Okay, I'll send anywhere, it is WORLD card making day after all!) to get some fun card making candy...I'll pick the winner sometime after 6pm Sunday evening. If you're a follower I'll enter your name TWICE!

Now head on over to Dawn to continue on the hop. Hope you find time to make some cards today, and think about sending a few to our heroes too!

Smiles,

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50 comments:

  1. Jenny in MaineOctober 3, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Caryl, the snowman card is cute, but the wreath card is gorgeous!! Love the colors and design!!

    Hugs,
    Jenny

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  2. DawnllOctober 3, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Caryl, how fun the snowman is such a great use of the sketch, wasn't that a great Sketch? I love your second card especially the soft colors you used.

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  3. MrsMommaOctober 3, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    Beautiful cards! I love that first one! Sooo cute!

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  4. UnknownOctober 3, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Hi Carly,
    I just love that snowman card! Brilliant idea. The flowery one is really pretty too.
    Hugz
    Dawn xx

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  5. MaryOctober 3, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Love the cards! Your snowman card is so cute! But I absolutely love your wreath card!

    ~Mary

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  6. CrystalOctober 3, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    I lOVE LOVE LOVE the snowman and I love all the brads you used! Great job! I am a new follower cant wait to see what you have in store!

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  7. UnknownOctober 3, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    I don't think it was brad crazy at all, I love it!
    Blessings,
    Kim xXx

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  8. crafterGMOctober 3, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    The cards are super. Really favorided the snowman. Thanks for sharing. Gloria M.

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  9. AlannaOctober 3, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    I love your snowman card. That is just too cute and I'm going to have to file it away. Your Merry and Bright card is also very pretty. Well done.

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  10. Sweet MomijiOctober 3, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Caryl, these cards rock!! I wish you had been able to post the snowman card a couple of weeks ago, it is a stunner!! Love both of them!
    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs,
    Hollie

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  11. ZiggyeorOctober 3, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Great job going brad crazy and using up the extra ribbon!

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  12. PatOctober 3, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Love the Christmas cards and thanks for the inspiration!

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  13. MarcyOctober 3, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Dawn, beautiful card. What a wonderful thing you do for our brothers and sisters overseas.
    Have a wonderful day.
    Hugs,
    Marcy

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  14. suzARTeOctober 3, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    an absolutely gorgeous card and what a great reason for making it. Love your blog and your beautiful work

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  15. KellyOctober 3, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Your snowman is adorable but I LOVE THE WREATH CARD! OMG- beautiful- Kelly

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  16. LizOctober 3, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    My Goodness are those adorable...
    I heart snowman... love the stamped wreath to.

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  17. Irit ShalomOctober 3, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    JUST HOPED TO SAY HI AND TO SAY THAT YOUR CARD ARE GREAT!! SEE U IRIT

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  18. LindaOctober 3, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    The Negotiation Team TOO?!? First grade is hard enough.
    Your cards are wonderful. The Merry and Bright card looks like peppermints. I love it! I am going off to the blog hop. My hubby is recovering and has me hopping around here with lots of projects he can't do because of his shoulder.
    Love your cards!

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  19. laterg8rOctober 3, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    that snowman card is too cute :D

    i live in canada but my mom lives in the usa, so if i win you can send the RAK to her :D

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  20. DaynaOctober 3, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Love the cards. The snowman head and snowflakes is my favorite!

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  21. Jeryn CarlisiOctober 3, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    I can definitely understand how life gets in the way and sometimes for awhile, which leaves you no time to get crafty.

    I think using extensive brads are totally in right now so you are one hip girl! LOL


    Love the cards girly! Glad to see you found some time to pump out a few cards.

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  22. connieOctober 3, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I love the snowman card! This is my first time to your blog and I became a follower.

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  23. Seongsook DuncanOctober 3, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Hi, Caryl,
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards and ideas. Thanks for the information on the Unscripted Sketches Blog Hop that you left on the Operation Write Home post so that I started this Blog Hop. I got inspired by many cards here. It will help me keep going on more cards for OWH. I made a card for today's event and posted it on my blog.

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  24. Beth aka BR-TOctober 3, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    This snow man card is great I love how he pops his little head out to enjoy the snowfall! Beth aka BR-T

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  25. JPScrapsOctober 3, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Love your cards. I was looking for ideas to use up some card kit leftovers and your snowman card is just the inspiration I needed. I became a follower so I remember to come back.

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  26. ItzuvitOctober 3, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Love the snowman. And the flowers are amazing.
    Very soft colors.
    Happy world card making day

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  27. ItzuvitOctober 3, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Love the snowman. And the flowers are amazing.
    Very soft colors.
    Happy world card making day

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  28. Patti J.October 3, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    Caryl, love your snowman card! Actually, I love everything you do!!! I am a sucker for a cute snow person though... Great post today, thanks for sharing and for helping our service people!!!

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  29. Sunny79October 3, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Your workout looks so great and adorable, love your cards both.
    Hugs and kisses from Marina.

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  30. Karen AKA SoccerboyzmomOctober 3, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Nice cards and I understand teaching and the beginning of the year. Since September my creativity has been flowing into work. I am making cards today and I don't care.

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  31. SaraOctober 3, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Great cards!

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  32. MichelleOctober 3, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    Love the snowman card!!!! The wreat card is very pretty! I am a follower! Happy WCMD!

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  33. RosaleeOctober 3, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Love your cards. Great Job.
    (Don't enter me, I'm from Canada)
    xxx Rosalee

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  34. Ayelet {Jenny}October 3, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    Your cards are so pretty! it just made me realise that xmas is just around the corner...OMG! lol
    right carry on hopping! TFS!

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  35. tallulah1October 3, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    I adore that Let It Snow card. I have been looking at that sketch too! Thanks!

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  36. dstandardOctober 3, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Wonderful cards! Love them!

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  37. Roxx.T BarnesOctober 3, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Caryl,

    Thanks for the opportuniyt to win some fun card making things! I just love getting new card supplies. I just love the snowman face card. I missed the same sketch too. I would have never thought to put a snowman face in middle....Love it.

    Roxx

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  38. JenaOctober 3, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    Fun cards - I especially love the first one - too cute - TFS!

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  39. CherieOctober 3, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    I really like your cards! My favorite is for Operation Write Home! TFS!

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  40. Becky YoOctober 3, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Lovely cards! are the stamps on the wreath by Rubber Stamp Tapestry? Anyway, thanks for sharing and for a chance for some candy - two chances because I'm an Unscripted Sketches "subscriber"!

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  41. RhondaOctober 3, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    I love being able to mass produce some of my cards. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  42. Stacie (craft-princess)October 3, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Cards are super cute!!

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  43. LynnaOctober 3, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    I assembly line some of my projects. I'll stamp and emboss several images, then cut and layer at other times. It makes it nice to be able to get things finished. TFS

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  44. gocanucksgoOctober 3, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Great cards! The snowman head is so adorable =) Keep up the great work and happy WCMD!!!

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  45. laterg8rOctober 3, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    forgot to hit follower earlier - now i follow you :D

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  46. SallyOctober 3, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    Love your cards, thanks for the chance to win some goodness.
    Cheers Sally

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  47. BeccaOctober 4, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    I just found this same merry and bright stamp and have been dreaming about how to use it. I'm glad you got a chance to play on WCMD!

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  48. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    Simply fabulous Caryl! So happy that you've been able to play with your scrappy stuff again! I missed ya! I love the wreath card and the snowman in the center of the other. Great job!

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  49. Susan (peebsmama)October 5, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Love your snowman face. How cute. The wreath of flowers is gorgeous!

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  50. DawnOctober 23, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    snowmen, really do melt the heart!

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