Stamps & Stitches: cfh

Has the party started yet? I've combined this week's Unscripted Sketch with a birthday card for Cards for Heroes. They are having a big party this weekend to celebrate some big news. So I made a card to send to a hero...

Using up scraps to clean up my table I was able to put this together quickly. With school taking most of my time up that was necessary!!! Rather than just sending this blank card with the many that I'm packing up today, I'll write this one out so a hero gets something special on his or her birthday. Last year I complained about having to work on my birthday (It normally falls on vacation--it was a first for me) but these heroes may be a world away from their family and working hard despite a birthday.

So head on over to Unscripted Sketches and get some more great inspiration from the DT. Then maybe you can make a card for a hero too!

Smiles,

Wow, I was in the card making groove today! After spending a sweating morning in my classroom, I got my hair cut and retreated to the AC and a cool basement. I've got four cards to share, and it culminates with a great card piled with challenges! Details are at the bottom.

First up is Mojo Monday, with a Tuesday sketch. This came together so quickly, except the flower because I didn't have the right color so I crocheted one while I relaxed on the couch.

Second is a special card that will be going to wounded marine, Ben. You can read more about it HERE and maybe help out too! I used the Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge and took inspiration from Pals Paper Art. I loved the striped rug and thought a rainbow of color would go well!

I had fun playing along with the first sketch over at Get Sketchy. It took a lot of snipping with the leaves but I love fall cards and the leaves needed to be realistic.