Friday, July 15, 2011

Getting Cricky Blog Hop

Welcome to the "Let's Get Cricky" Blog Hop. This month's hop is in support of our fallen HEROES. We will each be featuring special Thank You cards to be delivered to the "Run for the Fallen" in Maine organization.  This organization is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of our military heroes that gave their lives to protect our freedom since September 11, 2001.

One of our DT Sisters, Rebecca of The Crafting Misfit, will be hand-delivering these cards during a special event that will be held on August 21st (in honor of our Heroes). If you would like to help support this cause, we invite YOU to join us in making a card or two to say Thank You.  ** You can find the address to mail your cards by clicking HERE ** The organization is also accepting donations for the event. You can find more information about donating by clicking Here

You should be hopping over from our Crafting Misfit, Rebecca. If not you can start at the beginning with Kristal, but since I am the last stop you can begin with me and then loop around.


Today I am featuring the Amazing You set (benefiting Doorways for Women and Families) from KAndrew Designs. To be honest I was a bit stumped as to what to create. I didn't know exactly how I can thank a family member of a fallen soldier or an injured soldier for everything that they do. I felt like nothing can be good enough. But I needed to let all that go and put on my thinking cap. I went for a CAS look with a nice scenery that can be relaxing. I chose this particular sentiment because our military heroes and their family are inspiring. They are showing us how to be better human beings, citizens and what they do for us is very inspirational and brave.

I hope you have enjoyed my card and join us in this special event with a card of your own.
Also, I hope you give our special guest designer Amy Chomas! a nice welcome. Amy is the creator and designer of Chomas Creations. We were fortunate enough to play with her amazing gel pens about a month ago. Like I said back then, I just love them. I'm able to create my own stamps. And if you know me, I've become a cricut lazy bone(lol) and I love to color :)

My blog candy for you today is a collection of DCWV matstacks. Ill announce my winner on Monday.
Thanks for stopping by!

Here's the lineup, just in case :)
K Andrew http://www.gettingcricky.com

53 comments:

Anonymous said...

such a happy card, very nice, and I hope you will do a tutorial to show us how you colored your wonderful card with TH inks, that card is great!!!

catagal@aol.com

Unknown said...

Jess
great job with the relaxation card. You are so right about the scenery. I love it and the sentiment works perfectly. Great job.
Hugs
Brenda GCDTM-Sister
I would be honored if you came to see my blog here

Jill Angel said...

Your card is just perfect! It conveys your sentiment wonderfully :)
Thanks for sharing!
Jill
Jilliree@aol.com

Lisa said...

Your card is so awesome, Jess! It is uplifting and bright and perfectly conveys the sentiment! Fabulous card :)

Lisa
http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

Lindsey said...

Oh your card is so pretty and professional. I love it!

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Barb said...

What a beautiful card! I'm a new follower. Thanks for the chance to win!

CRAZY4 CHRIST said...

You did a great job with your card!! Thanks for the chance to win
Kristan
sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

Kathy said...

Jess, this is a beautiful card you did such a great job. Love the colors.
Hugs :),
Kathy - Getting Cricky DTM sister
http://the3esblog.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Love this card. It looks like it was done with watercolor. Very pretty and you are so right military members and their families and inspiring! Great choice. Thanks for sharing!!!

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Last but not least on this wonderful blog hop. Enjoyed the patriotic cards. I've been a follower of Getting Cricky with K Andrew for awhile.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee/blogspot.com

Squirlygirl said...

Great job thinking outside the box Jess! Your scenery is very relaxing :) Enjoy your weekend and stay cool!
~Hugs~ your DT sister
www.squirlygirlcreations.blogspot.com

scrappin2babygirls said...

love your card so cute thanks for sharing! im a follower.
-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

DIANA L. said...

Very bright and cheerful car I love it.
DIANA L.
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

JulieK said...

Jess your card is perfect- and perfect for this occasion! You rocked it girl!

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

Linda said...

What a darling little card.. Love it!! Hugs,,
Linda

Anonymous said...

Nice bright and cheery--good work!

Anonymous said...

Nice bright and cheery--good work!

Charlotte said...

Oh, I love your card with the bright colors. It is sure to bring a smile to someone's face. Thank you for such a great blog hop!!!

Vicki said...

I like your card Jess..Not all cards have to be red/white and blue. I agree that it is peaceful and I think you did a wonderful job.

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http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
I am a follower

The Country Life said...

Love it!! So pretty!! I love your blog!! I am your newest follower!! TFS!!:) Jennifer

Jenny said...

I love you card so cute. I really need to get this stamp set :)

Jenny
jennykingham at att dot net

Nanette said...

I think you picked a perfect sentiment and I love how you did your scenery...TFS!

nanettemt at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

I love the card, the scene is perfect. The sentiment really expresses it all! Hugs, Pam athttp://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

Amanda said...

what a wondeful card & cause! thanks! prhmangel@gmail.com

scrapperbecka said...

Jess
Beautiful card! It is so peaceful, it is perfect for a soldier. Great job
Becka
Getting Cricky DTM

Dee Burns said...

This card is certainly cheery. It will brighten their day for sure.
Thanks
Dee B

Unknown said...

awww how cute.. love that scene you made!!

kathy--GCDTM
www.scrappingfelkatz.blogspot.com

Gloria said...

Oh my goodness. The shading on your card is awesome. The sun looks like it is blazing and the trees look like they are coming right out of the ground. Amazing job.

Precious Hugs

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

Super sweet!

*****A Creative Journey with Melissa***** said...

I LOVE YOUR CARD and you are ABSOLUTELY right! Our military personnel are inspiring! TFS! I am a new follower and I would be honored if you would check out my blog at http://acreativejourneywithmelissa.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

someone someplace is going to be so happy to get your card. They can see that every day is a new day and that their loved one was admired, and inspiring!
Kacee

Shannen said...

Wow, the colours are gorgeous and your idea is brilliant. Love it! TFS!

Doris P. said...

they will always need a happy card when remembering those they have lost.. love it!
parkernana5@cox.net

Dawn, RI said...

a very uplifting card, you did a nice job with it
Dawn RI
abosoffit@hotmail.com

Tina M said...

Great card, so appropriate and a nice departure from the red, white and blue!

mamawcindy said...

Great way to end the Blog Hop ,with such a bright and uplifting Card!!! Thank you for Sharing! :0)
cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com

Mommy's Crafty Creations said...

Love your card. The colors make the card look so happy! TFS

Veronica
mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

Amy E said...

Your card is gorgeous!! I really love it!

amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

Cathy said...

very serene card, thanks for sharing, I enjoyed the hope, and will be contributing cards
mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com

S.Bayles said...

This is a cool card and the saying goes so well. Thanks for all that the DT team and Kristal do for eveyone.
Blog: http://lovethatexpressions.blogspot.com/

ShersL84bed said...

Fun card, very pretty.

Smiles Sher
ShersL84bed@aol.com

Jen_H said...

Very pretty card and I can see how it was hard to come up with something to give someone who has lost a loved one. I would have been stumped too! I am a new follower and thanks for the chance to win!
~~Jen H~~

J said...

Great card TFS!!!

Justina1218 at aim dot com

Carrie said...

I really like the different route you took with the project! It turned out so nicely! Thanks for sharing!

cmille8 at gmail dot com
http://legalcrafter.blogspot.com

Amber J said...

Wow, I love your card. it looks great.

Lynda said...

I love this card! I think it is the perfect way to say thank you to a military families and soldiers!

Great Job!

Hugs,
Lynda
rlhamm1 at gmail dot com
lyndascreativetouches.blogspot.com

scrappingmamma said...

love your card so out of the box! its perfect!~Thank-you love for sharing your creativity with us all :-)
Scrappingmamma~ustoleit@comcast.net
http://www.scrappingmamma.net

littlen said...

cute little card. tfs.
littlen44atgmaildotcom

Kelly S said...

Your card is gorgeous, Jess! I love the peaceful scene you created and that sentiment is just perfect.

Kelly
http://kellyscraftylife.blogspot.com

*Star said...

Beautiful card and such a great cause!! Tfs and have a great day.:)
stars paper passion at gmail dot com
starspaperpassion.blogspot.com

Crafting Misfit said...

I love your take on this project! Great card!!!

Aim said...

Jess, absolutely beautiful card!! I'm sure this will be such a treasure for any military family -- I really LOVE it!! :)

Thanks so much for sharing your talent in the "Let's Get Cricky" Blog Hop!! :)

Your GCDT Sister,
Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com

CathyinMN said...

Such a nice card. I love scenery and you did a great job creating it. TFS and thanks for the chance to win!
tcsobotka at charter dot net