Saturday, September 10, 2011

Garanimals!! (Welcome to stop one on OWH Virtual Cardmaking Party)

     I am so very excited that my blog, such as it is, is included in this card making party.  This is the first stop, and thanks for stopping. (My first blog hop!!)

     My challenge for this hop is called Garanimals!!; to be completely honest, though, that would be the name Sandy gave it. ~ I can't steal the credit.  So, how easy and fun is this for the first stop??

1.  The card must be for a child... no special occasion, just has to be for a kid
2.  The card must have an animal on it.   As you can see by my cards I have included fish, Winnie the Pooh, and turtles, so even butterflies or birds would be ok.

This is the first time I've posted a card anywhere, so big huge step for me here.  I had fun with this, hope some are not too "sneezy" looking?   Oh, and don't look for a list of supplies, I have a room full of stuff and by the time I'm done, most everything gets pulled out until I am not sure what I used and what I didn't.

Here is what I tried.  1 using stamps, 1 using embossing folder, 1 using Cricut, mix in a little cotton fluff, glossy accents and bling, and there you have it!  3 kids cards..with animals!







OK, I just found out how difficult it is to photograph and add pictures of cards!  The colors are much brighter, and the cards much cuter then they look here, they really are.   Oh, well, I will really have to work on this.  Anyone who can point me to where I can learn more, please do!


Blog Candy Alert: in honor of this being my first event, and my first posted cards, and all, I was thinking I should really give a little candy, yes?  How about this, leave a comment, (follow if you want..but only if you want!) and Monday at 6pm I will pick a random comment out of the hat and ... drumroll..... send you a little package of goodies that will include some stamps, some ribbon and some other goodies that I come up with.

Sound good?  Leave a way for me to reach you for sure!

Y'all come back now, ya hear?

Linda



Thank you all for your comments, I really am so thankful for your response to my challenge..
I am working on getting back to everyone kind enough to leave a comment.  We live in an area
greatly affected by the World Trade Center attack ten years ago, and are spending Sunday 
in observance.





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47 comments:

  1. DebraSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I enjoy making cards for our heros to send to their children. Your cards are cute!

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  2. adele holcombSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    These are all darling, Linda! I especially like the yellow one with the bunny and turtle hiding in the grass.

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  3. Sybrina KSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Hi, Linda,

    I couldn't agree with Sandy more that your blog's name is fabulous. And, what a cute idea for a challenge!

    This is also my first blog hop. "Falling for You" will be featured later in the day -- and I am so thrilled to be a hostess for this OWH party. So, I totally understand what you mean by "huge" step!

    You mentioned the difficulty in digitally photographing cards. What I've been doing is scanning cards using an All-in-One printer. This has worked well for me. But, I'm sure our fellow card makers will have much better suggestions.

    Thanks for hosting!

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  4. Jen MSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Linda - what a great challenge and great cards! I love the Pooh one. :)

    It IS a big step to do something like this, but well... now we've got you, you're likely hooked. LOL!

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  5. Jean B in PASeptember 10, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Hi Linda, Thanks for being part of the OWH VCMP! You have great card ideas for kids. There is a tutorial for making a light box for photographing cards here:
    /www.owhstarsandstamps.org/2010/03/making-light-box-using-cardstock.html

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Great cards! I just figured out I have very little in the way of animals, eek! But I did have fun with this challenge and it was a wonderful way to start my day and start this party. Thank you for hosting! LynnR

    hiscreation2 at hotmail dot com

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  7. Dixie CochranSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Great challenge, Linda! Thanks for posting terrific examples for inspiration!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I love your cards but I think my favorite is Pooh. Very cute!

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  9. ana garciaSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    darling cards

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  10. Operation Write HomeSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Hi Linda! The code I gave you isnt seeming to work - so I posted it on S&S :) Thanks for hostessing!!

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  11. LindaSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Hi... I tried to get the code in again and it does not want to work, sorry! Thanks for fixing!

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  12. SamanthaSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Such sweet cards and a very great challenge!! Thanks for hosting and for the wonderful inspiration!! (LOVE your blog name..story of my life!!)

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  13. Verna AngerhoferSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Your cards are all darling and I admire your courage on even starting a blog. I have not even taken that step at all...I figured I am on the computer so much now already that having a blog would keep me there day and night. LOL I think you did a great first though for uploading and taking photos. One thing I learned by being a designer for a company was to crop the photos more and that way one can see the details better. But you will in time learn what is best for you.

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  14. Jan HunnicuttSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Your cards turned out wonderful, thanks for sharing your awesome creativity with us!

    Pictures take practice and a little adjusting with your photo editing software and you're on your way. I would suggest making your card pictures on your blog as large as you can to showcase them.

    Thank you for bringing us this first challenge today!

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  15. gbinionSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    these are so cute! i'm gonna have to pull out my 'create a critter' cartridge and get started!!

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  16. AdeleSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I love the animal theme? Very cute!

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Congrats on your first Blog hop! I am new to blog hopping and at first I have to admit, I was intimidated, but knowing you and a few others are new to this, gives me inspiration to create my own blog and post my work too! Thanks for sharing and I like your pooh card a lot! I look forward to following your blog!
    Raeanna Smith

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  18. Crafty Math ChickSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Hi Linda - I am so glad I found this VCMP - my first one, though I participated in Splitcoaststampers' Virtual Stamping Weekends before. Look forward to playing! I like your challenge, and your cards. Thanks for the chance to win blog candy too! Happy Stamping!

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  19. CherieSeptember 10, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I like all your cards, Linda, but I LOVE your Pooh card. And I completely understand what you mean about taking pictures. I have the same problem.

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  20. AnnSeptember 10, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Great cards!! And great challenge!!

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  21. MarshaSeptember 10, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Congratulations on the first posting of your cards. It gets easier as you experiment. Thanks for the challenge. Hope to play.

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  22. airbornewifeSeptember 10, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    what a fun idea for a challenge.. Now I need to get to stamping.. thanks for the challenge. blessings ~ Pam

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  23. CAROSeptember 10, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I love the Pooh card!! Your pictures look fine!

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  24. Robin HSeptember 10, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Thanks for the Challenge! Congratulations on your first posted card

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  25. LindaSeptember 10, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Great challenge! Super cute name...sounds like me as well! Too hard to pick a favorite...they all have great "kid" colors! TFS!!!

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  26. Barb TurpinSeptember 10, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Sweet - I don't have many animal cards since I started stamping after my boys were grown...I may have to give it a try though!
    Barb
    b_turpin@comcast.net

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  27. TRSeptember 10, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Your cards are adorable. Thanks for hosting a challenge. Will be starting on my cards for it very soon.

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  28. SheilaSeptember 10, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Awesome challenge! Hope to see you more in future challenges. =)

    Sheila

    http://2pawprints.blogspot.com

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  29. ElsieSeptember 10, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I love the fishbowl card. I have to check to see if I have any animal stamps or photos. This is my first time at a VCMP and am planning to play along, even though I might not get photos posted. Thanks for being the first stop!

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  30. SarahSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    What a sweet card-- I love the fishbowl you created! I hope to get some cards completed tonight--that's for a great challenge.

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  31. Joanne TravisSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Thanks for a wonderful challenge, Linda!! I loved all of your beautiful samples.

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  32. RufusSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Congrats on being in your first hop! I've never even gotten around to starting a blog. I already spend to much time on the computer. I don't want to take any more time away from my studio time!(gotta keep those OWH cards flowin'!) I think your cards are great! Some lucky kid will love 'em!
    R/

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  33. JDSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Congrats on your first card post. Fun designs! Try taking pictures during the day using natural light. Also, a craft lamp such as the Ott-Lite with a daylight bulb helps, too. I got an Ott-Lite knock-off at Home Depot for $20 or $25, and I added energy saving daylight bulbs to my ceiling fan light in my scrap room. Both have helped. Good luck!

    ~ JD ~
    jdscricuteering{at}gmail{dot}com

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  34. KristieSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Very fun and cute cards! I have always loved to make cards for kids. I used to make all the cards for my son's friends birthdays, but now he makes them himself.
    Kristie
    eponinekc@msn.com

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  35. AmandaSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Very Cute cards! I especially like the fishy one..Love the background paper on it! Congrats on posting your first ones !

    http://cricktncrafts.blogspot.com

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Very cute cards.
    Thanks very much for hosting a challenge.

    sf_crafter

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  37. HushgirlSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    I love the way you made wishes into fishes for the fish card! Cute!

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  38. Beth L.September 11, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Cute idea for a challenge. Love your Pooh bear card.

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  39. Dawn C.September 11, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Great challenge! I love making cards for kids! There so much fun and I always know how much they are going to enjoy them. Love your blog name! Thanks for hosting!

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  40. Amy MacakSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    very cute cards! congratulations on your first bloghop--I don't even have a blog yet
    Amy

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  41. Nancy KellerSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Hi Linda! I am getting a slow start on the VCMP this weekend. Better late than never I guess. :D I love your blog title and I am very proud of you for making your first huge step! Watch out, it can be so much fun! Photographing cards can be tricky. I struggle with it myself. Especially when my camera is running low on batteries and it's getting dark so there is no good natural light and the cat is in the way and and and. . . :) I can tell you that literally everything I have learned about making / photographing / sharing / blogging cards was gleamed from all of the ladies at OWH. There are some fantastic mentors out there. I love them all. I am off to make my animal card. Welcome! Welcome! I will follow you!

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  42. Lee MaeSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Your cards are really cute! I know how you feel about taking pictures! I think taking the pictures can be the hardest part about the cards. I always feel awful when I look at my picture and realize something is kind of crooked and I hadn't even noticed until I looked at the picture!! Thank you for sponsoring a challenge. I really enjoyed participating. :)

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  43. KathrynSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Congratulations on your first blog hop! I know what you mean about it being difficult to get good pictures. The best ones I've taken are taken outside in good weather, which isn't always possible!

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  44. BethWSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    The only cards I've ever made for OWH are for children.My first husband was military and I know how much my children would have loved getting cards from their father.

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  45. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    My fav is the fishie bowl. I have no use for juvenile cards but OWH would really appreciate them. So many of our heroes have children at home. That will be what I will make next. Thank you for thinking of this. You have inspired me.
    Sharon L
    Sharon dot lemon @ sbcglobal dot net

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  46. Carol LSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Thanks for a fun challenge with some great inspirational card samples! You're doing GREAT!!!

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  47. TERESA D. - CUSTOM MADE SCRAPBOOK PAGESSeptember 13, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I love your challenge and your cards are so cute...thanks for sharing..

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