Hope House Home for Boys

The cards that I sell here in Chapala and Ajijic, Mexico benefit the dental program for the boys at Hope House in the nearby village of Ixlahuacan. There are close to 30 boys at the home and many of them come to the home having received no dental treatment. If you live here at Lakeside and would like to order a quality, hand crafted card for a special occasion and help me contribute to this worthy cause, please e-mail me at bettyinchapala@yahoo.com Card price is 50 pesos; the entire sales price is donated to Hope House.

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Monday, September 12, 2011

Annabelle's 2 B's Birthday Challenge


Here is my card for the third and final challenge at Annabelle Stamps. Decided I'd better do a birthday themed card since that IS the occasion! I have used Annabelle's stamp set Sentimental Bluebells for each of my cards and there is not a bluebell in sight on any of them!! But at least I got the "sentiment" part -- really like the font on these sentiments and they stamp so beautifully. We were challenged to use two embellishments that start with the letter B (for birthday, don't 'cha know!). Unfortunately, I had used two Butterflies yesterday, so had to take another direction. Decided to go the Buttons and Bows route! The ole favorite Swiss Dots embossing folder came out for this one and also a piece of printed paper that I've been hoarding.

I'll make this post short and sweet so you can leave here and get started on your challenge cards -- help us say "Happy Birthday" to Annabelle Stamps!

Betty Benton
(B.B., BeeBee, 2 B's) I think I really ought to be in the running for winning a stamp set for this one!!!! Don't 'ya think so???????

13 comments:

craftieodmae said...

it's another gorgeous card, don't blame you, that paper is gorgoeus!!!!

Patti P. said...

Beautiful birthday card...my two b's....this is so elegant and wonderful. All three of your cards for Annabelle are so lovely. I especially love the blue butterfly one. I hope you are feeling better, sorry to have been absent for a bit and missed your posts. Take care of yourself and have a great week.
Patti

Jennifer said...

Such a lovely card! Great sentiment and cute bow tied buttons!

Melisa Waldorf said...

Very pretty Betty. It was so good to hear from you. As long as you are enjoying life, take as much time as you need!

The Other Patti Sue said...

You must be feeling better! This is a real stunner my friend and perfect for our birthday celebration at AnnaBelle Stamps!

A Consuming Passion said...

I'm with Patti........you must be feeling better Betty!!! too funny....I'm sure Andrea will laugh out loud!
Your card is so sweet a lovely layout in the softest of coloured backgrounds ......Monet!!!!
So three completed...good for you fingers crossed!

Marion said...

What a great card Betty - what a coincidence that you are a 2 B as well! Love it! Good luck and thanks so much for helping us celebrate!

Kylie said...

What a great card Betty, love the sentiments from this set and use it all the time lol!
LOVE your colour combo and that DP is so lovely and love your 'B's' too, great job!!!
Thanks for playing along with us for Annabelle Stamps Birthday Celebrations!

Take Care,
Kylie X

Andrea said...

Lol Betty! Your blog name is perfect for the challenge :)
Love the soft colours, and the two buttons perfect!
Thanks for joining in :)
Andrea

Colleen said...

Betty,
This is beautiful! I think your right you should have this one in the bag. B's for 2 B's.

Theresa's Studio said...

Lovely cards...good luck on the AB Challenges. All 3 of your cards are winners...but I am going to give you a run for the prize..Ha!!

redwasher1 said...

Gorgeous card and amazing DP!!!

Janice M said...

Great card! Love the layout and that DP is so pretty!!