More Challenge Creations...

    I am very excited to seem to be on a roll today, especially since it's been ages since I have created not only five cards in a day, but also two blog posts!!  WOOHOO!!

  It's also exciting to be back to creating with purpose and for me that means getting back to donating the majority of my cards again to Operation Write Home.  It's something I fell very behind on after I adopted my first Puppy (Skye), back in April and then when I adopted (Zeva) her sister, in September, my craft time was pretty much wiped out.  But, now that they are settled in, it's really fun to know that I can spend so much time creating!   It also hopes that Hubby and Alex are both home, so they are playing with all three today!!   Happiness!!

   The next card I created today will be going right into my OWH Stash and I know I have several cards here, that also can be added to that pile.  I simply need to take some time and add an OWH Sticker to the back and also "tuck" each one into an A2 envelope and include a packing slip!!  I send off a batch everything I can fill a Flat Rate Envelope or small box and also try to include a postage donation with each shipment.  If you would like to donate or create cards for OWH, please go HERE for all the details!!  I have been making cards for them for almost four years now and love being a part of this amazing group!

    The inspiration for this card also comes from one of the many challenges that the group sponsors on the Stars and Stamps blog.  Sunday has always been on of my favorites at it's always a Sketch Challenge and every week features a new sketch.  This week the sketch we are on Sketch #206 , which I have copied to share with you here --

My card

   I loved the sketch and as always, I simply changed it up a tiny bit to add the heart a banner for my sentiment which is from Paper Smooches.  I think it's a wonderful sentiment for a OWH card!!   I also used many scraps that were leftover from the other cards I made this morning (see this post).  

   If you have any cards that you would like to donate, you can also feel free to send them to me and I'll include them with my next shipment.   You can also send yours directly following all the shipping details HERE!!   And lastly, you can sign up to follow the blog and receive updates on their ongoing events HERE! Sandy Allnock, the OWH Executive Director, and amazing designer, also offers a wonderful array of knowledge and ideas and you can even watch her on OWH TV !  Besides all that OWH even has their very own Facebook page!  They are a very dedicated group and provide a wonderful service to our Troops serving overseas! 

    My final card of the day was inspired by another of my favorite challenges and it's the Cas(E) this Sketch Challenge, which you can find HERE!!   I am so happy that I had the extra time to get a card done and posted (on time) for this challenge as it's one I LOVE to take part in!  I am sharing a copy of the current Sketch below and you still have a few days to enter and play along!!

My Card

  As I am sure you may have noticed, this sentiment set "Group Hugs" from "Paper Smooches" has been a big hit for me lately and I have used it on many of my cards!  I LOVE their sets and even their dies and have built up a nice collection!  Another store and line I totally LOVE!!

  This card was super easy to create and it's because it's a Clean and Simple card a style I absolutely LOVE.  I basically used things that were already on my desk and came up with this cute card in a matter of minutes, thanks to the great sketch that I had to work with!!  Hope you like it and will join me in the challenge!!

  Now I'm off to get the dogs fed and relaxing, before it's time for our supper.  It's been a nice day, sunny and cold (in the 30's), but not that horrible frigid weather we had once the snow arrived.  I hope you are all enjoying a nice day and that your weather is better too!  In the meantime, I wish you all a wonderful week and a very happy 2014!