Saturday, July 23, 2011

Operation OWL

*Click HERE for my Getting Crikiy Hijaking Post and Simply Betty Scrap Challenge*

Welcome Scrappy Friends to Operation OWL. Today, the Getting Cricky team and some special guests, are having a Thank You hop in honor of our beloved friend and boss lady ;) Kristal.  Our term is coming to an end and we wanted to show Kristal how much she has meant to us these past few months. I know I have said it before but Kristal is really one of the kindest souls I have ever met. It is rare on this planet to have someone like her in your life so if you ever come across your own Kristal (hehe) make sure you enjoy that time together. 

 
* We are also inviting any of you that would like to create a Thank You card or project to send off to Kristal. The linky, info and address can be found on our Brenda's blog. *

Ok you should be coming over from the fabulous Amy Chomas, who generously donated a set of mini gel pens and holders. This will be one off or part of the Grand Prize, as well as some other crafting goodies that were donated by the DT gals. **Please note: In order to qualify, you must hop along to every stop and leave a comment. The hop begins with our coordinator Brenda and ends with her.**


Ok, onto my card. I decided to keep it clean. I wanted my message and sentiment to come across clearly; because I do find her to be Amazing! Ok so in my head (lol) Kristal is the cute kitty and we are the butterflies, happily fluttering around her.

I used Kates ABCs for the cricut cuts and a MS punch for some of the butterflies. The sentiment comes from the mix and match set, Amazing You (benefiting Doorways for Women and Families - an organization helping those escape and survive domestic violence). Remember that every time you purchase a set of Kristal's stamps, a $1 is donated to a specific charity. I hope you enjoyed my card and that you decide to join us in thanking Kristal. Thank You Kristal. You are an amazing strong woman who always sees the best in everyone and everything. Your happiness is infectious and I'm very happy to have met you and have you in my life :)

Now hop on over to Kathy T, our Scrapping Felkatz
Before you go, leave a comment about the card or if you have a Kristal in your life, i'd like to hear it. I will announce my random winner next week to win a card kit (ribbon, buttons, bling, paper, etc).

Thanks for stopping by! 

57 comments:

Eva Laney said...

ahhh....butterflies with dimension to perfectly enhance a great stamp set...lovely card.
Eva :~)
evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com

Amanda said...

Cute card! Love the butterflies! I really need to get that cart! TFS!

amandawoodau at hotmail dot com

jennyplace2 said...

Such a pretty card for a lovely lady! TFS!
jennylace26@gmail.com

rakiya32 said...

Love it! Im a new follower!
patrinajones@gmail.com

Kathy said...

This is so pretty Jess, I love the butterflies. I'm sure Kristal will love this. Have a great weekend!
Hugs :),
Kathy - Getting Cricky DTM Sister
http://the3esblog.blogspot.com

Erika Valdez said...

Such a beautiful card Jess love the butterflies and all the patterns you used makes the card POP! I just know Kristal is going to love it!

Lots of Love,
Erika

Jenni said...

Very sweet card. I love the pop up butterflies! I'm happy to be your newest follower.
Hugs, Jenni
http://mylollipopgarden.blogspot.com

Lisa said...

This is so absolutely adorable, Jess! I love the look of some of the butterflied with dimension - really fabulous! Kristal will love this! I'm so happy to be hopping along with you :)

Lisa
http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

littlen said...

adorable card. love the colorful butterflies. tfs.
littlen44atgmaildotcom

Karen said...

This is a really cute card! I love all the colors you picked for the butterflies. :)

Karen
craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com

JulieK said...

Beautiful card Jess! The simplicity is perfect and your message comes out loud and clear! Kristal will love it!

JulieK
http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/

Squirlygirl said...

Jess your card is BEAUTIFUL! I do love it's simplicity!! I love being on the team with you our self professed little black sheep :)
~Hugs~
Becky
www.squirlygirlcreations.blogspot.com

Aim said...

Jess, this is SO beautiful!! I LOVE being a butterfly with you!! :)

It's such a joy and a treat to be on this team with you -- I'm so glad for the opportunity for us to become friends...

Hugs from your Getting Cricky Sister,
Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com

Lynda said...

What a perfect card! I love all of the butterflies! Fantastic job!

Lynda
rlhamm1 at gmail dot com

Mrs. Sassy Crafter (Fabi) said...

omgosh! I love your card sooooooooo cute!!!!!

mamawcindy said...

Ah,Your Card is so Sweet!!! She is going to Love It! I really need to get that Cart. :0)
cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Wonderful Butterfly card. I like Butterflies so I may be borrowing this idea.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

Patti B said...

This is a very sweet card. I love the butterflies. Thanks for the hop.

lebpab21408@yahoo.com
pattispaperfun.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

What an awesome card. I love your kitty and we are some beautiful butterflies. You did a fabulous job as a member of the design team and thank you very much.
Hugs
Brenda
I would be honored if you came to see my blog here

Jen_H said...

Love this card. It so looks like the kitty is ready to chase the butterflies. Love it.
~~Jen H~~

stefeni said...

I LOVE LOVE this card! So simple and so beautiful.

spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

Charlotte said...

Jess, your card is adorable! I really love KATES ABC's cartridge. That little kitten is just so sweet looking up at the beautiful butterflies. I love the stamps you used for the sentiment! I truly wonderful card.
Charlotte

Mommy's Crafty Creations said...

Your card is beautiful!

Veronica
mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

Kelly S said...

I love your card, Jess! It is just perfect.

Kelly
http://kellyscraftylife.blogspot.com

CRAZY4 CHRIST said...

the card is so pretty!! love the butterflies and the cat cut.
kristan
sierrababy08 @ hotmail dot com

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

Your card is so sweet! We all need someone Like Kristal! I am lucky enough to have a great friend like her!

Carri~abusybee
www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Oh is that ever cute
Love how you have the butterflies fluttering around her.
Simply lovely
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Lady Fair said...

Very cute card, love the bling on the kitty's collar, too. And what an amazing sentiment, so personal and heartfelt. :o)
lflinesatcomcastdotnet

Gloria said...

This is such a sweet card. I am sure Kristal is going to absolutely love it.

Precious Hugs

S.Bayles said...

This is so cute. I love butterflys
and appreciate Kristal and the entire DT. I love her stamps. I did not know if I was going to be here. I sent her card out Friday along with a goody box. Thanks for the blog hop.
Blog:http://lovethatexpressions.blogspot.com/

Lynn B. said...

Really cute! I love the butterflies and the clean look of the card. Nicely done!

ShersL84bed said...

Very cute card. I love that sentiment.

Smiles Sher
ShersL84bed@aol.com

Kathy Salido said...

Wow, your card is beautiful!!
Kathy
salido99@msn.com

Jenny said...

Love this card...the kitty is so cute.

Jenny
jennykingham at att dot net

scrapperbecka said...

Jess Your card is so cute, the butterflies look real. Great Job
Becka M
Your DT sister
www.creationswithbecka.blogspot.com

Judy said...

Such a cute card -- 2 of my favs, kitties and butterflies! Love it!
I am a new follower...
jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com

Scrappy Jackie said...

Cute card! Thanks for the hop... I love the bright fun colors. Pjritsema at gmail dot com

Lisa R. said...

Sweet fun cheery card! Great inside too! TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

Susan said...

Such a pretty card! I love the 3D butterflies! I'm new here and I have to say, I love the Gothic card you did too. I'm going to be back to check out more of your work! You're very talented! :)

Susan
cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com

MizMaryAnn said...

That is the cutest card I've ever seen. Absolutely adorable.

Sandy said...

I absolutely adore your card! I have some of those MS punches. Great job.

Unknown said...

love the card! the colors! are great
kacee

Amanda said...

love the kitty & butterflies! thanks! prhmangel@gmail.com

Ruth G said...

Love the kitty, but especially all the different butterflies! Perfect!

Unknown said...

This card is adorable. I love the butterflies and the thought you put behind it wanting the butterflies to be the dt the cat as Kristal. Love it!! Thanks for sharing

Babe O'Mara said...

Absolutely stunning. Love the butterflies. Great job.

Babe
youiesmom@att.net

Heather said...

I just love the butterflies, what a great card.Thanks so very much for sharing

God Bless
Heather Pullen
Blessed2cre8@gmail.com

Unknown said...

omgosh that is soo pretty! love it!!

This is was fun DT!

Kathy
GCDTM

Anonymous said...

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Ro Donner said...

I love the butterflies! Such a cute card. Thanks for sharing!

Bunnyfreak said...

Beautiful. Love all the colors for the butterflies.

Amy E said...

Beautiful card! I love the way the kitty seems to be watching the butterflies! The inside of the card is adorable too!!

amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

Angie S said...

Love the kitty & butterflies Jess. They just pop. What a wonderful way to say thank you.
angiehbug@yahoo.com

Nanette said...

Super cute card...TFS!

nanettemt at yahoo dot com

sweetlilscrapper said...

this is a really beautiful card.. something so simple about it.. i love it!

sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

Janice W. said...

I love Kristal too! You girls are so sweet to do this for her! I love your card! It is beautiful inside and out! I love the way you used her stamps too!

Lynne Phelps said...

Jess, this card is absolutely DARLING! I love the fun mix of colors and patterns against the crisp white. Bravo!