Friday, October 14, 2011

Keep Swimming

Some more stamps and papers came out to support Katie in her fight against stage IV stomach cancer.  See panel on my side bar for more information.  Unfortunately, with my husband having cancer and being in the hospital recently, I know it takes a toll on the entire family.  I wish her, and her family the best and send my thoughts and prayers her way.  I made the following card using one of the new stamps and papers.



Cardstock:  Core-dinations, Recollections
Spellbinders:  Eyelet Square, Edgebilites- Ric Rac
Bling: Mark Richards & Recollections
Prisma colored pencils

Challenges:
Sweet Wednesday Sketch
Do it with Digis - Dots & Stripes   http://doitwithdigischallenge.blogspot.com/



Patterned Paper:  Lillybee - This & That
Cardstock:  Bazzil, Core-dinations, Recollections
Stamp:  Some Odd Girl - Tia Penguin Love
Sentiment:  Verve
Ink:  Memento, Black tuxedo
Border Punch:  Fiskars
Spellbinders:  Large Circle, Large Scalloped Circle
Lace:  Wrights
Flowers:  Recollections
Prisma colored pencils

Challenges:
Some Odd Girl - Sketch
Craft & Me - Orange
Digital Tuesday - fall colors  http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com/
Colour Q

My mother went through breast cancer treatment two years ago, and just had her port removed last week.  This is the card I made for her for since she has been such a trooper.  She has been working on trying to lose weight and eat right and I'm so proud of her....she really is a survivor.


Patterned Paper:  Bearly Mine- Lacey Vintage Dreams, Six by Six - Dwell
Cardstock:  core-dinations, Recollections
Stamp:  Guylou's - Gabrielle
Sentiment:  Verve
Ink:  Memento, Black tuxedo  Colorbox- chalk, hot pink
Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts
Spellbinders:  Small Petite Oval
Prisma colored pencils

Challenges:
Sketch Saturday
The Stamping Boutique - Think Pink Monthly Contest  http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.com/p/monthly-contest.html
Sassy Cheryl - Pink & Die cuts        http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.com/

25 comments:

mulberry station said...

Lisa Lynn, all of your cards are darling and for such a good cause. Our family has delt with cancer too. And, it really does take a toll on a family.
Hugs and prayers,
Nancy SSW-DT

Cazza said...

Awwwww Lisa, the card you made for your Mum is beautiful!
Thanks for joining in the fun with us this week over at Sketch Saturday :o)
Hugs,
Cazza
xxx

mfc.melissamade2 said...

Wow beautiful cards! I LOVE those gorgeous large orange flowers on your SOME ODD GIRL card! Fabulous colors and I love how you've interpreted the sketch! Thanks for joining us at Some Odd Girl!
hugs,
M

JACKIE M said...

Beautiful card Lisa and perfect for the cause!

Lovely to have you join us in Sassy Cheryl's challenge,

Pat said...

Hi Lisa Lynn...what a pretty card! Love the pink ribbon! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Sassy Cheryl's! Hugs. Pat Frank

Arlana 11426 said...

What darling cards all so sweet. Have a sweet day!!!! Arlana@SSW!!!

Sassy Cheryl said...

What a fabulous card for your mom! She's going to love it. It's gorgeous!
Thanks for playing in the pink challenge this week at Sassy Cheryl's.

jkreucher said...

OH! what a beauty! love the delicate flowers!
So glad you joined us in the Sassy Cheryl Think pink with a die cut challenge this week!
Judy

Canne said...

Lovely card and thanks for joining us at cardmadfairy's digi days challenge.

melody said...

what great cards chickie...and great take on the sketch...that lil octopus is so adorable!

gina g said...

Gorgeous cards you've certainly been busy. Thanks for joining us at Crafts and Me for our challenge this week. luv gina xx

Patti P. said...

I am sorry to hear that your family is having to go through this terrible disease, I wish you all of the best in the world. Your card using Keep on Swimming is so pretty, love the gems and the die you used behing your image. All of your cards are Thanks for playing along with us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday!

Patti SSW/DTso pretty.

Linda Anderson said...

So many wonderful cards!! Thanks for supporting the fund raiser for Katie. And thanks for joining us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Linda

Genevieve said...

Gorgeous cards, so sorry to hear about your hubby. It's great to see so many Katie cards. Thanks so much for joining us this week @ Sweet Sketch Wednesday :)

Genevieve DT

Unknown said...

All 3 are beautiful projects, I love that you made 2 of these cards in support of someone fighting cancer. I'll have to look into the outreach for Katie. The middle card is very cute and fun, thanks for joining us at the colourQ this week :)

Chris_P said...

What a gorgeous take on the sketch! Thanks for joining us at Some Odd Girl!

Kathie said...

Hi Lisa, another wonderful card, and great colours very cute. Great job and thanks so much for sharing your card with us at Sweet Sketch Wednesday and good luck.
Kathie SSW-DT.

Michelle's Blog and Cards said...

I love your card Lisa - it's such fun - all your cards are great. Best wishes with everything hun - Thanks for sharing at Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Michelle x

Christina said...

What a lovely group of cards! They all have such sweet images, and so nicely colored. Thanks for joining us this week at the ColourQ!

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

What a sweet SOG card! Thank you so much for playing along with us at SOG. :)

Ann English said...

You're FAMOUS! I recognized your fist card immediately from PCP! Wow!!! All your cards are wonderful. Tfs! So glad you joined us the the Sassy Cheryl's challenge.

Unknown said...

Sweet card Lisa, thansk for joining our challenge on Some Odd Girl.
Caz
x

Jeannie said...

Great cards! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Peace & Luv,
Jeannie

Sharon Basel said...

Wow - look at all the terrific cards! Love the fun papers and colors. Thanks for playing along at Sweet Sketch Wednesday!

Amanda said...

Great cards.

Thanks for joining with us at Cardmadfairy's Digi Day's Challenge.

Amanda