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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Thursday, October 25, 2012

A Guy Card and a Visit to Jocotopec




The challenge at Flourishes' Timeless Tuesday 192 this week is to make a birthday card. I am still needing masculine birthday cards for the church so this challenge fit right in with my needs. I can't wait to get my new Pine Cone stamp set that I ordered from Flourishes recently -- I think it will make wonderful masculine birthday cards! Until then, this Stampin' Up set is one I use a lot for "guy" cards.

I have a few pictures to share today from our trip to a nearby village, Jocotopec, while my sister was visiting. We walked along the lovely malicon there -- such beautiful views.


Cranes enjoying a rest.......


Barbara and I are enjoying a rest too..........


One of the joys that I've found in living in Mexico is that you never know where you'll find poinsettias growing........


These were found in a boat planted with beautiful greenery!



9 comments:

Myrna said...

Betty
Love your "guy" card. It is so regal.
The pics you share are so gorgeous. Living there must be wonderful.
Myrna

Patti J said...

Betty, your guy card is perfect! Any man would be happy to receive this! Thanks for sharing...and OMG, your photos are beautiful. I am going to make my man take me to see you one of these days! Hugs...

Payne Holler Cards said...

I love that set! Wonderful card...thanks for sharing pictures...so beautiful there (-:
I'm behind on commenting, so sorry.....but have enjoyed all your posts that I missed this week

Theresa's Studio said...

Been behind on comments...love your card and great to see your photos. Thanks.

Selma said...

Your masculine card is beautiful Betty. I would love to go down and visit you and see the beautiful area you live in.

Amanda said...

Gorgeous! Gorgeous!! I love your colors, the style and design of your card!! Everything looks fantastic, especially the stamp and how you added your Happy Birthday sentiment :)

Thank you for playing along with us in Flourishes Timeless Tuesday "Birthday" Challenge!!

~ Amanda :)

Janice M said...

Great masculine card Betty! Love that boat planted full of flowers!!

redwasher1 said...

Betty, your card is a prefect card for the guys. Love that you share some of your photo's.

Colleen said...

Betty,
Love this stamp and it all came together beautifully.