Mojo 81 Tea for Two / A flower for you..

Good Morning!! Today the sun is shining!!! 39 degrees but sunny. I will take it!! I hope everyone is well. I am still a little off. I suffer from IBS and diverticulitis so occasionally I have some terrible bouts. This too shall pass!

Today I have two card to share with you. The first one I made for the MOJO81 sketch this week. I also used CC213 (So Saffron, Close to Cocoa and Bashful Blue), MTTSC17 (use a new or old stamp you have never used before), and Challenge 25 of the Secret Crafter to use stiching on your card. I love the Elizabeth Bell images and seldom get the chance to stamp with them. I bought this Strawberry Tea (Sugar Nellie) from Funky Kits over 2 months ago. I was so excited to get it and just never inked it up! Lol!! I watercolored the image, papertoled it, and added glitter here and there. The dp is from SU's retired Parisian Summer and DCWV Nursery Stack. The flourishes are Bosskut and the leaves are MS Fern punch. For the stiching I used some fancy stiches on my sewing machine. The panel behind the image is dry embossed with the textile embossing folder (Cuttlebug). The butterfly is a blue moon charm. The flower is from Prima. Isn't is gorgeous?!! The saying says "Time is better when shared with a friend."

The second card is one that I made for today's sketch challenge SC223 and WT210 (To use stickers on your card). There is nothing stamped on this card!!! Lol! The flower is a Martha Stewart Flower. I tried to add as much texture as I could to this card since it is for my grandmother's 95th birthday this weekend. She is legally blind. When I go to see her, she touches my face to see me so I know she will be feeling this card as well. I used a lot of nesties, punches and textured a lot of the panels with the textile Cuttlebug folder (including the butterfly which I punched with a MS butterfly punch). The punch I used for a lot of the borders is from EK Success which Michael's now carries!! The yummy paper is Tea Party from SU. I decided to keep is monochromatic. I love the clean and elegant look it leaves. I decided to use a fancy stich on my sewing machine. What fun!! The lace is the last in my stash (boo hoo!). I also added the bling flourishes for some extra texture. I was going to put a message in the inside of my hodgepodge hardware but when I was experimenting with the placement, I really liked the look of the pattern paper and punching through the piece of hardware so I left it. The whole card took me less than 45 minutes! That is good for two reasons. One, I have to send it out TODAY! and two because I have to type up my homeschooling reports for my girls today (I don't usually procrastinate but I am this time!! LOL No more procrastinating. Time to get to it!!

Can you help? Can you donate cards to our troops?

Sumi, a young lady whom I have befriended, buys and makes cards for the troops. She has summoned my help in meeting her goal in sending cards for the troops. She tirelessly puts time and money into donating cards to the troops. Her goal this month is to get 950 cards to send to Iraq (at the request of one of the commanding officers). These cards are not meant to send to the troops for themselves but rather ones that they can use to send to their families. Being away from their families they need birthday cards for their kids and wives, miss you cards, thinking of you, get well soon, baby cards... More boy or guy cards are needed since there seem to be more girly cards out there. The guys, I guess, prefer cards with a small message on the inside. Do you have extra cards that you would like to donate to a good cause? Can you help Sumi make her goal of 950 cards? If you have some extra cards around and can spare a few, or if you have time that you could donate some of your talents to making some cards for those who are serving our country, please send them to:

Sumi Clark

4 Emma Drive

Conway, AR 72032

Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I appreciate all your kind words!!

31 comments:

Riet said...: ohhh wowww Chris,what a beautiful cards,l love the details.

hugs Riet.x; April 8, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Lori Rider said...: Beautiful cards, Chris - your attention to detail is amazing, and all the flowers are gorgeous!; April 8, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Anonymous said...: WOWZER!! What gorgeous creations!! These are so beautiful! Love your cut out image and the pretty colors! TFS!; April 8, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Cheryl said...: WOW,two beautiful cards!!! You put so much effort into them and it shows!!
xx; April 8, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Emily said...: WOW! These are beautiful! You have great attention to details! These are stunning!; April 8, 2009 at 12:16 PM
coldwaters2 said...: What can I say but awesome creations they both are. There is so much talent and creativity wrapped up in these cards and both will be appreciated by the receiver especially your grandmother she will love touching and feeling the intricut design.
Hugs
Lorraine x; April 8, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Lynn Put said...: Wowza these cards are amazing!!! Love all the beautiful details!; April 8, 2009 at 1:37 PM
stampinfrog said...: Both of the cards are GORGEOUS,Chris! Fantastic coloring and embellishments!TFS
Hugs, Connie; April 8, 2009 at 2:25 PM
Jacquel said...: Awesome cards Chris! I love them both...your work is always fab...tfs!!!; April 8, 2009 at 4:35 PM
Steph said...: WOW!! Both of your card are just stunning. I love the browns and yellows together. Gorgeous!!:); April 8, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Kelley said...: What an adorable image and tha card is so cute too!!; April 8, 2009 at 4:50 PM
Tina said...: Good gravy lady, these cards are gorgeous!; April 8, 2009 at 4:52 PM
Michelle said...: These are both beautiful, Chris!! You always put so much detail into your cards. I was so sad to see your bunny card didn't sell on Ebay....it is ADORABLE & if my hubby's job wasn't on the line, I would have bought it myself!!! Have a great Easter, my friend, & enjoy the sunshine!; April 8, 2009 at 5:02 PM
Amy Sheffer said...: WOW!! Chris, these are stunning!; April 8, 2009 at 5:08 PM
Cindy Haffner said...: Wow love your cards, outstanding.; April 8, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Kathy Jones said...: THUD!!!!!!! (That was my jaw hitting the desk!) MY GOSH Chris, these are both absolutely AMAZING!!!! I could stare at these for ages, love all the details you've added....totally gorgeous (and your grandmother will love hers and may she be blessed with a truly wonderful day!); April 8, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Danni said...: Wow! Both of these are just awesome!! I love all the "extras" on the first one and so thoughtful of you on the second one to make it so your Grandmother could "feel" it.
Awesome!; April 8, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Susan (peebsmama) said...: I like the decorative stitching and color combo of the first card. How neat that you mde the second one very tactile so your grandmother could "feel" it.; April 8, 2009 at 6:48 PM
Denise Marzec said...: You are one incredibly TALENTED girl. Wow Wow WOWWWW! These are both SOOOOO beautifully done. Outstanding cards!!; April 8, 2009 at 7:18 PM
bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gault said...: Both are so beautiful, just love how you have created them. How wonderful your grandmother will be 95, I know she will feel the love you have put into her card!
Wish her a Happy Birthday from one of your friends.; April 8, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Stef H said...: WOW! These are gorgeous. That stitching is beautiful! And your 2d card is fantastic. ALl that texture - just stunning.

Thanks for Sumi's address. I have cards I can send.

Hugs,; April 8, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Betty Wright said...: Gorgeous work, Chris!!!! Love your attention to the details and embellishing!!!! Great cards!!!!; April 8, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Jane Wetzel said...: these are sooooo beautiful Chris! omg! I dont know which one i like better! seriously...; April 8, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Claireabelle said...: wow, 2 fabulous cards!
x; April 9, 2009 at 3:42 AM
Silli said...: Hi Chris, your cards are sooo sweet. I love the little girl. Your coloring is so beautiful. Great cards ... Happy day for you! Hugs from Silke; April 9, 2009 at 6:37 AM
designsfromwithinbycharlotte said...: Hi Chris, I just added you to my new blog!! First let me say your cards are amazingly beautiful....always! I am in the process of making some cards to send to Sumi so you can count me in. Not sure how many I will be able to make but I will do my best!! Best wishes and hope to be in touch soon. Best wishes, Charlotte; April 9, 2009 at 8:35 AM
Julee (Vervegirl) said...: Both cards are just gorgeous! Thanks for playing mojo monday! :); April 12, 2009 at 12:30 AM
Janna said...: So sorry to hear you weren't feeling well! I hope you are better now! These are amazin!!! I love the vintage look you created with each card and the papers and accessories are amazing! I too love EB's images! They are just so pretty and sweet and you did an amazing job with this one! the coloring is gorgeous!

smiles,
janna; April 12, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Cardmaking Galore said...: Fab design - i like your interpretation; April 13, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Michelle said...: Congrats on your mojo win!!! How exciting - you so deserve it as that card is definitely MOJO - licious!!; April 20, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Created With Paper said...: Amazing detail, wonderful card!; April 23, 2009 at 2:06 PM