Tuesday 3 November 2009

Currently on my desk and Spread the love blog hop.

Firstly can I tell you about a special blog hop that is going on. This information has been taken from Katharina's blog where the hop starts.

"On October 4th, 4 teenagers armed with knives broke into a home in a small town in New Hampshire. Alone and sleeping inside were a mother and her 11 year old daughter. These 4 boys broke into this home with the intent to rob and kill anyone inside. They stabbed the mom, Kimberly Cates, to death and left her daughter, Jaimie, for dead in their driveway. It was a completely random act, their home was chosen only due to its secluded surroundings."

There are over 60 hoppers all offering candy and in return they ask that you take the time to send a card or a gift you created to the following address -

Jaimie Cates
c/o Mont Vernon Fire Station
Main Street
Mont Vernon, NH 03057
United States

Thank you. I am sending the blue card on this post and also a small gift.

here is a list of all participants -

Katharina Frei http://katharina1704.blogspot.com/
Linda Lucas http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com/
Trudy Sjolander http://truesgiftsfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Peggy Russell http://beautifulgreetings.blogspot.com/
Deena http://acreativeneed.wordpress.com/
Kim Teasdale http://paperintheworks.blogspot.com/
Tangii http://www.tangiink.com/
Maria Matter http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/
Kim Howard www.basementstamper.blogspot.com/2009/11/spread-love-blog-hop
Karen Foltz http://www.watercoloreddreams.blogspot.com/
Ann Vento http://raindropechodesigns.blogspot.com/
Samantha from SPCC http://thescrapmaster.blogspot.com/
Sharon Traynor http://cardsngreetings.blogspot.com/
Janna Sicard http://jannascreativeoutlet.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Stricker randomvintagefinds.blogspot.com
Terry Oulboub http://terryeo.blogspot.com/
Libby Hickson http://stampinlibby.blogspot.com/
Jenni Hamilton http://jenniscraftyjournal.blogspot.com/
Sammy Jo Singer http://www.62cards.blogspot.com/
Helen Dooley http://tomorrowstreasure.blogspot.com/
Danielle http://dani2519.wordpress.com/
Sharon Lougheed http://www.cardsbyrequest.blogspot.com/
Lydia http://mylittlecrafthaven.blogspot..com/
Cindy Beach http://stampspaperandink.typepad..com/
Kimmi Blakey http://poppy-petal-designs.blogspot.com/
Crafty Creations Challenge http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Scull http://justcoffeepleasestampsribbonspaper.blogspot.com/
Laura Campbell http://www.layersofcolor.com/blog/
Lisa Cook http://www.bylisac.blogspot.com/
Katie Cotton http://papermakeup.blogspot.com/
Vicki Parson http://stampedsmiles.blogspot.com/
Lorraine Aquilina(Lols) http://loraquilina.blogspot.com/
Shelly Lutton Olson......http://minkiespaperparadise.blogspot.com/
JayJay http://www.stempelelfejayjay.blogspot.com/
Denise Lynn http://denisesstampingpage.blogspot.com/
Cindy Royal http://royalthings.blogspot.com/
Crissy Armstrong http://crissysartnheart.blogspot.com/
Simonne Clay http://semsee.blogspot.com/
Kathryn of KLM Designs http://www.kscardcreations.blogspot.com/
Silvia Mabie http://www.mabiestampin.blogspot.com/
Melissa DeTullio http://www.missyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/
Regina Jones http://rjones-scrapcreations.blogspot.com/
Leslie Hanna http://thecrookedstamper.blogspot.com/
Megan Lock http://www.meganlockdesigns.blogspot.com/
Pamela Firecracker http://www.pamelasgallery.com/
Micki http://artfulxpressions.net/
Elaine from Quixotic http://www.quixoticcards.com/
Jenny Lazslo http://playingisapassion.blogspot.com/
Boni Boutelle bonibleauxdesigns.blogspot.com
Elizabeth Smith http://www.lizslaboursoflove.blogspot.com/
Tracey from Starving Artistamps http://www.starvingartistamps.blogspot.com/
Giovana Smith http://giovana-believe.blogspot.com/
Jacilynn Cox http://www.jacilynndashwood.blogspot.com/
Debbie Eastman http://debbieeastmancardsimake.blogspot.com/
Anita Autore http://cardsandcoffee.blogspot.com/
Jenn McMillan http://www.jennmcmillan.blogspot.com/
Lydia Fielder http://www.projectreanimate.blogspot.com/
Amanda Newton http://amandanewton.wordpress.com/
Jaime Schlangen http://www.inkyandscrappy.blogspot.com/
Melissa Earnest http://mmedesigns.blogspot.com/
Erin Bailey http://scrapstampandbemerry.blogspot.com/
Kimmie http://kraftinkimmieskorner.blogspot.com/
Cammie King http://myblogbycammie.blogspot.com/
Avril http://avrilannwatson46.blogspot.com/
Wags n’ Whiskers Challenge http://www.wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/
Tanya Smith http://www.craftynumnums.blogspot.com/
Shannon http://www.desertdesignsstudios.com/blog/
Dianne http://mypaperhugs.blogspot.com/
Linda Coughlin http://thefunkiejunkie.blogspot.com/
Stamp Something…for Jaimie http://spreadthelove-forjaimie.blogspot.com/

ok onto the cards!


This card has been made for the following challenges

  • just magnolia - monocrome
  • simon says - all that sparkles
  • spoonful of sugar - sketch

This card actually started of for last weeks spoonful of sugar theme of food and eating! The top part of tilda is masked and then mounted onto the ribbon and bottom half of the plate. She has been coloured in copics and the paper is basic grey lily kate. The swirls have been stamped and then I have added the gems.

I hope you like it.


This card is cute card thurdays entry for the theme drink. I have made a male card but I feel that there is something missing, a sentiment is needed but I cannot come up with one at present. I think I will wait and see whom I send the card too. The stamp is a hanglar image from heidi and papers are basic grey boxer.




These two cards are missed challenges that I thought I would show you. I am not going to say which but I bet you can guess, both seem like there is something missing but I am not sure what I am open to suggestions.

Hugs Vicky xxx

18 comments:

Timcso said...

Wow, beautiful cards!I like these!:)

Thanks for joining the Simon Says Challenge!:)

Tímea and DT

Sol said...

Beautiful cards.. I especially like the top blue one! Terrible story! So kind of you to send card and gift.!

Those two you were talking about.. Don`t miss a thing.... All cards can`t be filled with embellishment.. The card with wine glass in hand.... got so much attitude... I like it! :)

Jane (Carroll's Creations) said...

all gorgeous hun

hugs jane x

Beautiful Greetings said...

Thank you so much for joining the Spread the Love effort. Your card for Jaimie is just gorgeous (as is the rest!)I am sure she will just love it!

cheryl said...

your cards are just gorogeus hun I shall be sending some of my art work to jaimie,thought something she may like so she can hang it up hugs cherylxxxxxxx

Anonymous said...

Vicky your cards are gorgeous!! Thanks so much for helping spread the love for Jaimie!!
smiles,Deena

Dragonlady said...

Hi Vicky,

They are all fabulous cards, shame you missed some challenges. I love the Tilda sitting on the ribbon very clever.

HUgs Ali x

Anonymous said...

All of these are lovely--I like the two Tilda cards best--lovely colors and details!

Ali Watson said...

Fab cards Vicky.

Linanna DESIGNS said...

Hi Vicky, so sorry your little one has been poorly, hope he is better now. You have been busy with so many gorgeous cards, i just adore them all. I need some of what your on!!! hugs Linda x

Laura Kirste Campbell said...

Wow! Fabulous cards! Jaimie is going to LOVE that special card! I'm glad you joined us for this loving cause for Jaimie!

Jennifer Scull said...

what wonderful cards! and yours for Jaimie will truly brighten her day! thank you for doing this for her! :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Vicky!! WOW!! So many beautiful creations! I'm sure Jaimie will be thrilled to be receiving all of these heartfelt creations!! :) Thanks for your support!! Hope your little one is feeling better soon!! HUGS

Sharon said...

Hi Vicky, What a beautiful card. I love your idea of having Tilda sitting on the ribbon. I'm sure Jaimie will enjoy receiving your card. Thanks for joining the card drive.

cats whiskers said...

Wow hun you have been stunning and evryone a beauty in itself
Hugs Jacqui x

~* Jay Jay *~ said...

All your cards are wonderful. Thanks for joining the JM challenge (and the Jaimie blog hop) this week.

Jodi said...

Wow!! All of your cards are just fabulous!! I love the coloring and layouts you did for each of them!
Hugs
Jodi =)

Maria Matter said...

wow, lots of eye candy Vicky!!!

your cards are gorgeous!!!!
Hope you're having a great weekend!
Blessings, Maria