Thursday, June 25, 2009

Simon Says Make a Child Smile with this Truly Scrumptious Layout!!

Hi there,
Tonight I bring to my blog a lot of firsts.
Firstly, I finished a project in the light of day,
and secondly, I photographed the inside of the card.
Thirdly, I am joining in at the Truly Scrumptious Blog
and last but not least, this card is ready to be mailed!!
Wahoo, I am on a role!!


I made my way back to the Simon Says Challenge Blog
and they are hosting a superb challenge,
this week, Simon Says to Make A Child Smile!!
Our mission is to make a card that would
brighten a childs day and send it to them via
Make a Child Smile or Post Pals
Both of these organizations allow for people to
send greetings to unwell children who could use a pick-me-up.
Please look into this project, but get your hanky out,
these sites will tug at your heart strings.
This week, Heidi is offering a $25 gift certificate
to one lucky winner, but there's more,
you can increase your odds by submitting multiple entries.
That's right, make a card for a child, enter it
in the Simon Says Challenge Blog,
send it off to a precious little one,
while at the same time increasing your odds
at the bounty, sounds like a deal to me!!


I hope you all can find the time to take part in these great organizations.
If you're anything like me, some of these projects I post
are in need of recipients anyway, so why not make them kid-friendly
and make a child smile?!?!?

This week over at the Truly Scrumptious Blog
they have provided us with a sketch by Sharon,
with the added task of using our neglected, forgotten stash.
These two challenges were made for each other,
as I know we all have a Winnie stamp or two that
hasn't seen daylight in 5 years.
Every bit of the exterior of my card,
minus the watercolour pencils I coloured with,
has been collecting some serious dust until yesterday.


Such talent on the DT, they live up to their namesake!!
And here's the inside, might as well share since I snapped a piccie.
Now that I am looking at it, I should have shadowed with blue,
would've looked like clouds!! Too late...



I know my post is a little lengthy, but I hope you agree
the details are worth the read.
Go check out the links, such a good cause,
I think I'll start on another card
now that I've unearthed my forgotten stamp box ;)

Stephanie

10 comments:

Annie said...

Thanks for entering my blog candy which like the Simon Says challenge is also for the Post Pals appeal. Do tell your friends and good luck in the draw.

Your card is fabulous by the way.

Ann xxx

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card Stephanne :-) I love the image and the papers you used ! The inside is fantastic too !! I am sure a child will be so happy when they open this envelope :-)

Thanks for joining this weeks challenge for such a good cause :-)If you would like to make more cards you will get extra entries to the draw. We would like to send as many cards as possible to these poorly childtren :-)

Lorraine and the Simon Says Stamp DT x

debby4000 said...

Oh what a gorgeous image and fabulous card.
luv
Debby

Kim x said...

A beautiful card both inside and out.
Kim x

theneon said...

Congratulations on all your "firsts". I hope that this is a trend setter and you will create many more sweet cards (in the light of day).

Michele Roos said...

Fabulous card. Love the image you've used and the colouring also. Thanks for joining us at TS this week. Hugs Michele x

Sue said...

What a great card, inside and out and it will surely make some child happy to receive it.
For everyone blessed with healthy children, this project is a no brainer.

Sharon said...

This is gorgeous and your colouring is absolutely fantastic. Congrats on all your firsts and I hope you'll join us on the TS challenge again soon!

Heather said...

Hi Stephanne - this is gorgeous and so cute!!
'Make a child smile'!! it certainly made me smile (there again my daughter is always telling me to grow up and act my age)
Thanks for sharing with us at TS.
huggles Heather xx

Dawn said...

Aww this is jsut so sweet and what a great cause..

Thanks for joining us on TS

Dawn