I was visiting Dustin Pike’s blog (yes I stalk his new releases) and saw the link to Erin’s blog – her neighbor’s daughter – age 13, was injured in a serious boating accident and as a result has lost part of her arm (the doctor’s are working to save the rest of it).  Erin has asked the card-making world to send cards to Paige to help cheer her up and keep her going! Several stamping store owners and/or designers have also stepped in by offering artwork or goodies to support Erin’s efforts for Paige. Although I don’t know Erin or Paige, my heart goes out to Paige and her family!  Here’s my card that will be headed to the mailbox in the morning (today is a Holiday in the US).

I’m adding a bauble to the pink flower but didn’t want to get glue on my scanner.

Ingredients Are:

Cardstock: Stampin’ Up and Bazzill Monochromatics

Stamps: Stampin’ Up (several sets – all retired)

Ribbon: Light Pink Grosgrain

Flower: Paper Shapers Retro

Ink: Kaleidecolor Desert Heat

Bauble Drops: Crafting-Connection

Since I’m posting cards, I’ll add my 2nd submission to the CWC Blues swap.

Ingredients Are:

Cardstock: Georgia Pacific, Stampin’ Up, Paper Studio

Stamps: Sarah Kay 1st Kiss

Ribbon: Offray Fleur White

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Prismacolor Pencils and Colorless Blender Marker

Bauble Drops: Crafting-Connection

Other: Nestablities, EK Success Border Bunch

Time for a snack! I love Happy Hour at Sonic!

Straight from Vicki’s blog, Pink Cat Studio is releasing these new digital stamps to raise money for the Make-a-Wish Foundation in honor of Ethan Wieman. Little Ethan passed away on June 12th from Neuroblastoma Cancer. Ethan was a true cowboy, loved horses, balloons and knock knock jokes. By purchasing these digital images, you will help brighten the day of a sick child as the money that is raised, will go toward making one of their dreams come true. You can follow this link to Pink Cat Studio to contribute to this worthy cause in Ethan’s memory and to read about this remarkable little boy.

This is truly a wonderful cause and program.  I thank God every day that my little one is healthy and my heart goes out to every family facing health challenges or the loss of a precious one.

Lauren and Heather are also offering a chance for some fabulous blog candy and/or Pink Cat Gift Certificates if you purchase these digital stamps and create a card with them.  I think I may make a few cards for our local cancer center to give to patients receiving treatments. Let’s brighten someone’s day shall we?