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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Sunday, January 29, 2012

A Roses Winter Wonderland



Kym challenged us to created a Winter card in shades of blue for our January challenge. I created a shaker card by punching out a bunch of little circles -- didn't think I would ever get finished punching out all those little guys!! Sorry......I'm pulling your leg; I have a border punch that gives you a bunch of those circles, only they normally go in the trash!

I used Royal Snowflake Glitter Rub Ons; did one on a piece of glittery card stock that I cut out and used in the corner; rubbed on a couple of smaller one on the acetate that encloses those little "shakers", and one more in the upper right corner -- rubbed it directly onto the card base.

The stamp is from Stampin' Up -- Star Studded Season. It also was stamped directly onto the card base so that the shaker part of the card would be the main focal point.

Be sure to check out the other Roses in the bouquet -- they are quite a group of talented, sweet and fun ladies and you can find links to their blogs on my sidebar!

There were a couple of other challenges that fit the theme of this card.
Jellypark Challenges -- to create a Winter Wonderland
Crafty Contagion -- to make a Winter or Snowy card
Papertrey Ink Make it Monday -- shaker card

Betty







17 comments:

The Other Patti Sue said...

You're such a hoot! Love your shaker card... so creative!

Jennifer Scull said...

oh my goodness, I love your shaker card! can't even imagine how long it took you to punch all of those out.... wow!
thank you so much for joining our 'Winter Wonderland' challenge at Jellypark Friends. :)

Colleen said...

Betty,
That is really funny, I love this winter blue card, the fact that it is a shaker is really impressive.

craftieodmae said...

you never fail to amaze me, this is jaw dropping gorgeous!!!!!

Kym Weber said...

Betty, this is absolutely beautiful! Love the shades of blues and your papers are so pretty! Spectacular shaker card! Your snowflakes are gorgeous!

Myrna said...

Betty
Love this blue winter card. The fact it is different from straight cards is even better. You rock girl!!!
Myrn

Becky said...

What an awesome card Betty. Love the shades of blue and love the design.

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

I have not made my card yet, but I plan on trying a bit later. I am loving this shaker! Shhh, let them think you punched out each little circle. It is such a clever idea!

Jenn Borjeson said...

LOVE your shaker card, too cool! Thanks for joining our Winter Wonderland challenge at Jellypark Friends! :)

carol (krillsister) said...

What a gorgeous shaker card. The theme. colors & glitteriness makes it so peaceful!

A Consuming Passion said...

Oooh perfect Betty love this pretty blue! Kym will love your Shaker card I'm sure!

Georgia Ehrmann said...

Such a pretty shaker card! Love the shades of blue...perfect for a "winter themed" creation! Thanks for playing at Jellypark Friends for our "Winter Wonderland" challenge.
Hugs,
Georgia
JF DT

Payne Holler Cards said...

cracked me up! darling shaker...no matter how long those little circles took ROFLOL!

Caroline D. said...

What a FUN card!!! Gorgeous snowflakes too!

Patti P. said...

Oh my, this is simply gorgeous. Love these shades of blue. Love the rubons!!

Heide said...

Ohhhh.....
How pretty , love shaker cards and yours is fantastic. Such lovely colors. So glad you could join us at Jellypark friends.
Hugs, Heide JP-DT

Tip Top said...

Hehehe - you had me fooled for a moment! Thank you for joining in at Jellypark Friends Friday Challenge – hope you can join us again for the next challenge! Jellypark Challenges