LABOR OF LOVE HALLOWEEN HOP – Days 1 and 2: September 2-3

Hi!  Welcome to the LABOR OF LOVE HALLOWEEN HOP – Days 1 and 2: hosted by Ellen Card Monkey and Madison at Funky Cards.  This is a great cause as the cards and banners are going to the children at  Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) in Bucks County, PA.  Hopefully our handiwork will brighten their days!  If you’re just visiting, be sure to go back to the start at http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

I have two banners today on my blog – mine and my friend Rhonda (who doesn’t have a blog)…

Here’s my banner and card:

Banner individual shots

the whole banner

My card

 The inside of the card

Details of my card & banner – Banner shape cut on my cricut; patterned papers are Echo Park Halloween.  The large characters are Reminisce Moon Shine Crew, and the small stickers are from Sandy Lion.  Solid color paper from my stash.  I did fake stitching & outlines on the letters.  I cut out the words trick or treat with my cricut and gypsy…

Here’s Rhonda’s:
Individual shots

 The whole banner

 The card

 Inside

Rhonda’s details:

Thanks so much to Jennifer and Ellen for letting me be part of such a wonderful reason for a blog hop!
This was definitely a fun way to put my stash to good use:Gypsy and Cricut cartridges: Cricut Lite Lovely Floral (banner shape), Pooh Font Set (Marker)Paper and embellishments: My Mind’s Eye “BOO! to You” paper and accessories pack
Bling: white gel pen (faux stitching), Black Diamond Stickles (highlight dotted lines above spiders), Jumbo Java VersaMagic Dew Drop inkpad (ink banner shapes and letters, faux stitches), Gelly Roll Stardust clear gel pen (highlight spider webs and thin stripes), small googly eyes (bat)
Fiber: EK Success (any eyelash yarn will do)
Essentials: scissors, ruler, tape runner, foam adhesive, super tacky tape, scoring board/tool
I used the Gypsy to hide everything included in the banner shape except the outline.  The large banner pieces were cut at 6.24″; the small pieces at 3.36″ (tried to get as close to 4″ wide and 2″ wide, as possible).  I cut the “HAPPY” letters at 1.75″ and the “HALLOWEEN” letters at 3″.  The tops were scored to fold towards the front, and then it was time to bling everything up :).  I hope the kids will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it for them! 
Thanks for taking a peek and hope everyone has a spook-tacular Halloween! 
Rhonda 

If you’re new to my blog, be sure to become a follower. Crafty Card Gallery is an iPhone app (works on iPad and iPod Touch) that is now available for Android Phones. It is a card gallery for handmade cards. You can follow great designers, and look for ideas. It’s updated monthly so there’s always new great content for you… New update will be released soon – over 680 cards, and growing every month!

You can get it in the iTunes app store and the android marketplace. 
So here’s the blog candy – since this is a 2 day hop, I will select a winner on Tuesday, and will do the days in order (starting from day 1)You must be a follower to win..
1) A free copy of the Crafty Card Gallery iPhone app.  I will email you a free code for the iPhone version of the app.

2)  A copy of the Bite Size Body Guide.  I am co-author of this diet and fitness journal.  The design was done by a talented designer and is very attractive.  It’s compact and fits nicely in your purse.  The journal has all of the tools you need to help you reach your diet and fitness goals.  Special Deal!!!  If you order a copy of the Bite Size Body Guide today ($17 + tax if you are in CA), you will get $1 off, free shipping (if you’re in the US).  To order with this special deal, comment below and I’ll send you a paypal invoice…

3) 2 packs of halloween stickers

If you’d like to create your own card to be entered to win a chance for prizes, go here: 

Thanks so much for visiting!  I hope you’ve been inspired.  Your next stop is the talented 

Dee @  http://www.vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/

Jennifer & Rhonda

Here’s the complete line up in case you get lost… 
  1. Ellen @ 
  2. Madison @ 
  3. Jess @ 
  4. Nicolette @ 
  5. Nikki @ 
  6. Jennifer @     You are here!!!
  7. Dee @    Your next stop!!!
  8. Sue @ 
  9. Amy @ 
  10. Lori @ 
  11. Bobbie Jo @ 
  12. Jessica @ 
  13. Shawnee @ 
  14. Jamie @ 
  15. Robyn @ 
  16. Lisa @ http://www.bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com
  17. Sandra @ http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com
  18. Tonya @ http://creativeaddictiontopaper.blogspot.com/
  19. Debbie @ http://debbiescrafttime.blogspot.com/

Crafty Card Gallery September 2, 2011

Birthday Card
CardMonkey at the Helm as Guest Designer

Comments

  1. KayB
    September 2, 2011 - 9:03 am

    You both did a great job on your projects. I just love this cause! I am now a follower! Check me out http://scrappeningplace.blogspot.com, [email protected]

  2. Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
    September 2, 2011 - 9:34 am

    Jennifer! Both you and Rhonda made wonderful banners — so bright and cheery for this fun kids' holiday! Your banners will truly have a special place in the lives of the very special children at Pediatric Specialty Care. THANK YOU for participating in this hop with me!

    Fondly,
    Ellen – CardMonkey
    http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com

  3. jessica
    September 2, 2011 - 12:15 pm

    Awesome projects both of you! The details are excellent on both banners and the cards are so super cute!!
    TFS
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    [email protected]

  4. Reflections from Granny
    September 2, 2011 - 2:03 pm

    Both are fantastic banners, a lot of detail and things to look at on both

    🙂 Lori m
    http://reflectionsfromgranny.blogspot.com
    [email protected]

  5. Eva
    September 2, 2011 - 2:08 pm

    wonderful banners and cards to both of you. Thank you for being a part of such a good cause.
    Eva :0)
    http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com
    I have a giveaway on my blog right now

  6. mamawcindy
    September 2, 2011 - 2:24 pm

    Love both of the Banners! and I Love those Cards! Super Cute! Thanks for Sharing! The Children will Love them. :0)
    cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com

  7. jacgonz
    September 2, 2011 - 2:44 pm

    all so different, all so beautiful and fun. Thanks, loving this hopping around.

  8. Beckie W
    September 2, 2011 - 2:58 pm

    W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L! I am soo enjoying this hop. I love the cause and the banners are just a treat!!
    [email protected]

  9. Kathy’s Kreative Spot
    September 2, 2011 - 4:35 pm

    Love both banner and the cards. I am so glad the they will brighten the day of a sick child during there stay in the hospital.
    Kathy
    Katsews at Gmail dot com

  10. Cherie
    September 2, 2011 - 5:01 pm

    Love both of the banners! Super duper cute!! Thanks for sharing!!

    cherie.goyer at gmail.com
    http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com

  11. Jess B.
    September 2, 2011 - 5:05 pm

    you've done an amazing job on the banners and card. it's nice to see you pour your heart into your projects. TFS

    Jess B.
    [email protected]

  12. Vicki
    September 2, 2011 - 5:41 pm

    Two amazing banners and cards. So nice that you are doing this for the kids. Sure to bring some smiles.

    Vicki
    vwilson577 at yahoo.com

  13. Linda
    September 2, 2011 - 6:14 pm

    Two stunning banners and I love the cards.

    Hugs
    Linda
    lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.com

  14. Bunnyfreak
    September 2, 2011 - 6:31 pm

    Love the banners and cards.

  15. Jessica
    September 2, 2011 - 7:59 pm

    These banners are so cute! You guys did an awesome job!
    Jessica
    http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/

  16. Dee
    September 2, 2011 - 9:32 pm

    Jenn I love your banner. It is great. Everyone has done such a wonderful job. I thank Ellen for letting us all participate in the great event. Dee:)

    vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com
    [email protected]

  17. Madison
    September 2, 2011 - 9:53 pm

    Jennifer and Rhonda, these banners and cards are fabulous!! You ladies outdid yourselves. The kids are going to love these!! Thank you so much for being a part of this hop with me and Ellen. You ROCK!!
    ~Madison funkycards.blogspot.com

  18. Lori Apgar
    September 2, 2011 - 10:02 pm

    First of all Double Wow!!! Love the halloween characters on your banner! Duh ~ I did not think the put the entire word on one banner flag!! Loved Trick or Treat but thought that would be too long!

    Love how Rhonda put smaller banner pieces with HAPPY in between HALLOWEEN! So clever!

    So honored to be with both of you in this hop!!

  19. The Creative Mommy
    September 2, 2011 - 10:51 pm

    Beautiful banners ladies! And for an AWESOME cause!!! I am so happy reading the blogs from this whole hop! You all have a new follower in me 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!!

  20. McVic
    September 3, 2011 - 2:56 am

    awesome projects! They are both really cute
    kacee

  21. ScrappinT
    September 3, 2011 - 3:17 am

    The banners and card were so cute! I would love to see the kids faces when they get these!

  22. Michelle
    September 3, 2011 - 3:39 am

    Your banner is adorable I just love how it turned out and for such a great cause. I just know that all of these banners will brighten the days of the children at Pediatric Specialty Care and the staff and the families.
    Thanks for all of your hard work on this hop.
    Michelle
    mpetrovich23 at yahoo dot com
    http://peanutbutterandjellydesigns.blogspot.com

  23. SueNJ
    September 3, 2011 - 3:44 am

    Both banners and cards are to die for 🙂 Thanks for sharing them and I love being in hops with ya!

    Happy Scrappin'

    Sue B
    suenj99 at yahoo dot com
    http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

  24. Jamie M.
    September 3, 2011 - 6:54 am

    I love both banners and cards. You both did a great job! http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/

  25. Rachelle
    September 3, 2011 - 6:54 am

    I love your banners and cards.
    Rachelle
    joyfulhrt at gmail dot com
    creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com

  26. Tambo
    September 3, 2011 - 9:52 am

    I love both banners. I am definitely going to have to learn how to use my gypsy! Great detail on both banners. I absolutely love the cards too! So dang cute. I really like the Frankenstein one. tfs Tami
    tambo1010atcomcastdotnet

    Tambo's Creations

  27. Ashley Nicole
    September 3, 2011 - 10:14 am

    Love both banners. You ladies did such a great job. The colors are bright and fun. Nice being on the hop with you.
    Ashley
    [email protected]
    theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

  28. Cynthia Vanderhoek
    September 3, 2011 - 10:32 am

    Jennifer,
    Thank you for your great banner. I love that you got Rhonda in on it too. Thank you Rhonda. More banners to brighten up the kids faces at the PSC. Have been following you for awhile.
    Ü Cynthia V. [email protected]

  29. Dorcas
    September 3, 2011 - 12:54 pm

    I am so impressed. Both you and Rhonda did a great job. Using smaller banners for the "Happy" was a great idea. I might have to steal that some day.. 🙂

  30. Donna Lee
    September 3, 2011 - 1:45 pm

    Both banners are fantastic and the cards too! I need to get my card made today.

  31. Cathie w
    September 3, 2011 - 2:09 pm

    very cute TFS!!!!

    its boo-ti-ful

    cathie
    [email protected]

  32. jengd
    September 3, 2011 - 4:51 pm

    Great stuff! Cute cards and I really like the way you DIDN'T spell a message, letter by letter- nice change! and I love the way Rhonda did the "Happy" small banners between the large- again, a nice twist!

  33. Lisa’s Creative Niche
    September 3, 2011 - 5:31 pm

    SO much fun! I love the banners!
    Lisa
    summer_sunset54 at hotmail dot com

  34. Percilla G
    September 3, 2011 - 7:38 pm

    Love those faces – Ahhhhhh so cute
    perderg{at}q{dot}com

  35. Kris Dietz
    September 3, 2011 - 11:10 pm

    You both had wonderful projects. The banners and cards are adorable. The kids will really like them, I'm sure. TFS.

    Kris
    dietzrobles at yahoo dot com

  36. Pammejo
    September 3, 2011 - 11:44 pm

    Love your banner, I am sure the boy or girl that recieves it for over their bed will enjoy looking at it. TFS [email protected]

  37. Linda
    September 3, 2011 - 11:47 pm

    Love your banner fabulous work!!!!

  38. Vicki
    September 3, 2011 - 11:54 pm

    Jennifer, I like the shape of your flags..they kinda resemble ghosts waving around..and Rhonda I like the smaller flags in between the bigger ones..You gals rock!

    [email protected]
    http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
    follower

  39. kimberly
    September 4, 2011 - 1:25 am

    i love that you put the happy in the middle of halloweeen – great idea

  40. quilt4fun2
    September 4, 2011 - 2:18 am

    Great job ladies…the kids will love your banners and cards.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

  41. Michelle
    September 4, 2011 - 4:33 am

    I was just stopping back by for day two to see if you posted anything new.
    Michelle
    mpetrovich23 at yahoo dot com
    http://peanutbutterandjellydesigns.blogspot.com

  42. Doris P.
    September 4, 2011 - 12:18 pm

    you 2 rock on the banners. LOVE the card especially!!! [email protected]

  43. Leah
    September 4, 2011 - 3:40 pm

    Your banners and cards are so super cute! TFS

    [email protected]

  44. Carol’s Creations
    September 4, 2011 - 11:08 pm

    BOTH of your banners are fabulous!!!

  45. by Frank-LEE Speaking…
    September 5, 2011 - 10:46 pm

    Wow both of these banners and cads are Spooky Cute! Smooches… Felicia – frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com

  46. Shawnee
    September 6, 2011 - 2:35 am

    Both banners are beautiful and the cards are amazing!!

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