SEPTEMBER 2013 Mission-CARDS FOR A CAUSE

[va.sunshine]

2013 Cards for A Cause
SEPTEMBER MISSION
Stamp from the Heart!

ORGANIZATION BEING FEATURED:
SEND LOVE TODAY

Description of Organization:
Linda Thomas and Sandi Mueller formed the idea for Send Love Today (SLT) after the tragic death of Linda�s husband, Stacy L. Thomas (SLT). Stacy fought brain cancer for two and a half years before it took his life in January 2004. Throughout his illness, Sandi and other family members sent cards to Stacy as a form of love and encouragement. Stacy began to look forward to receiving these cards, and they became the bright spots in his otherwise pain-filled life. When Stacy passed away, it became extremely important to Linda to make something positive come out of this tragedy. Thus, Linda and Sandi developed the idea for Send Love Today, which is a volunteer-based program meant to bring some amount of joy to brain tumor patients in the form of homemade cards and small gifts. Link To Send Love Today website

CONTACT PERSON:
Teresa - va.sunshine

REFERRED BY:
Fellow SCSer: Zella-russnzella

TYPE OF CARDS REQUESTED:
Cheerful inspiring cards are most preferred; NO GET WELL. Sending a smile, thinking of you, hi, and hello are all great sentiments. Envelopes are not required, but if you have them and can send them they are very much appreciated. Cards are to be left blank inside.

SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS:
NO GET WELL CARDS

MAILING ADDRESS:
Please mail cards to...

Sandi Mueller
Send Love Today
P.O. Box 528
Berea, OH 44017

Also, we are starting an OPTIONAL challenge each month. This is only optional and you do not have to play along to send your cards to the featured cause for the month. We always take cards no matter if you play along in the challenge or not.
This months challenge is to use gemstones, sequins, or enamel dot embellishments on your cards. Be sure to use the keyword C4AC8 so that we can check out your card and comment! To see this months gallery click here C4AC8.

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Another exciting announcement, we now have a badge for you to proudly display on your blog; here is the link.
Sticky:Cards For A Cause Blog Badge

Also, we have a section now for on going Cards For A Cause, these are organizations that take cards all year. If after your monthly generous giving you have others, go here..thank you so much for all you do!


Fellow SCSer's, thank you for spreading your SCS love! Please feel free to mail your cards all throughout the month of March!

Once you have mailed them come back to us here and let us know they have gone postal!

Thank YOU!
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[va.sunshine]

here is a card for this months OPTIONAL challenge

FS343-Congrats Lee by va.sunshine at Splitcoaststampers

[LuvLee]

Amazing card...and of course I love the optional challenge! I want to get back into participating here...and this month's is just wonderful!!!!

[deansgal]

will be working on some cards to send....what another wonderful cause!

[va.sunshine]

would luv to have you join us Lee, at least when you can..thanks so much for stopping by and for supporting!

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Originally Posted by LuvLee

Amazing card...and of course I love the optional challenge! I want to get back into participating here...and this month's is just wonderful!!!!

[va.sunshine]

Deb, so glad to see you and thanks for your continued support!

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Originally Posted by deansgal

will be working on some cards to send....what another wonderful cause!

[Debbie J]

Such a great cause! My wonderful mother died in 2009 from a brain tumor, so the cause is near to my heart. Thanks for the opp.

[va.sunshine]

Debbie, so sorry about your Mom. I am very glad you can help out this month..thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Debbie J

Such a great cause! My wonderful mother died in 2009 from a brain tumor, so the cause is near to my heart. Thanks for the opp.

[va.sunshine]

another card using gemstones this time

Hi 2 U by va.sunshine - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[lilypadsis]

I'll get some cards started tomorrow for this great cause. I just fnished a fun virtual card making party for Labor Day weekend with Operation Write Home and have lots of good ideas for cards. Now I have a ton of extras from spare cuts and embellishments that will get put to good use!

[va.sunshine]

sounds like a fun plan to me, thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilypadsis

I'll get some cards started tomorrow for this great cause. I just fnished a fun virtual card making party for Labor Day weekend with Operation Write Home and have lots of good ideas for cards. Now I have a ton of extras from spare cuts and embellishments that will get put to good use!

[shendrian]

Looking forward to making cards for another wonderful cause. So enjoy participating!

[va.sunshine]

yes Sharon, this is very enjoyable and rewarding!

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Originally Posted by shendrian

Looking forward to making cards for another wonderful cause. So enjoy participating!

[Scrappin Nona]

You can count me in on this one !!!!
Is it adult and children's cards ?
Another wonderful cause
Nanci

[Kathi127]

I so enjoyed participating last month and am looking forward to making cards for this very worthy cause!

[JD from PAUSA]

Quote:

Originally Posted by va.sunshine

here is a card for this months OPTIONAL challenge

FS343-Congrats Lee by va.sunshine - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Pretty card...great card for the challenge!

[triasimite]

I'll make a few more but here's my OPTIONAL challenge cards.

C4ACS Dogwood Blossom by triasimite - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[va.sunshine]

yes Nanci, it could be both children and adults. thank you so much for helping out!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrappin Nona

You can count me in on this one !!!!
Is it adult and children's cards ?
Another wonderful cause
Nanci

[va.sunshine]

YEAK Kathi, glad you are here again...thanks for your help!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kathi127

I so enjoyed participating last month and am looking forward to making cards for this very worthy cause!

[va.sunshine]

thanks so much Bev, so glad you played along with the OPTIONAL challenge! thanks for taking the time to send cards this month!

Quote:

Originally Posted by triasimite

I'll make a few more but here's my OPTIONAL challenge cards.

C4ACS Dogwood Blossom by triasimite - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Kathleen Lammie]

Mailed ten cards this week. I have a photo, but I haven't figured out how to post to my Cards for a Cause on my page... ?

[StampinCatMom]

I sent 20 cards this week!! Wonderful cause and I had a great time creating.

:p

[va.sunshine]

thanks so much Kathleen, I am so glad you are here each month!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kathleen Lammie

Mailed ten cards this week. I have a photo, but I haven't figured out how to post to my Cards for a Cause on my page... ?

[va.sunshine]

Maggie, thank you so much! I appreciate your generosity...thanks for supporting C4AC this month!

Quote:

Originally Posted by StampinCatMom

I sent 20 cards this week!! Wonderful cause and I had a great time creating.

:p

[LuvLee]

Are there any restrictions about glitter, etc? I use it often so can't ever guarantee there aren't sparklies on my cards! ;) Also...do you want the inside left blank or a sentiment stamped in it?

[va.sunshine]

glitter is fine for this organization and the insides are to be left blank....thanks so much for all you help!

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Originally Posted by LuvLee

Are there any restrictions about glitter, etc? I use it often so can't ever guarantee there aren't sparklies on my cards! ;) Also...do you want the inside left blank or a sentiment stamped in it?

[va.sunshine]

another card using this month's OPTIONAL challenge...

HEY by va.sunshine - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[lilypadsis]

One of many cards I've made so far for this month's Cards for a Cause. This one uses faux enamel dots made from a Viva Pearl Pen. I've never posted any pictures here before and hope this comes through. Just in case it doesn't, here's the link:

C4AC8 Gentle Thoughts of You Card by lilypadsis - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[va.sunshine]

wow, what a wonderful idea...fabulous card!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilypadsis

One of many cards I've made so far for this month's Cards for a Cause. This one uses faux enamel dots made from a Viva Pearl Pen. I've never posted any pictures here before and hope this comes through. Just in case it doesn't, here's the link:

C4AC8 Gentle Thoughts of You Card by lilypadsis - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[lilypadsis]

Two more cards for the challenge. These two use sequins that I'm sooooo glad to finally dig out of my stash and start using!

[stampinspooky]

I'm working on my cards hope to get them postal next week.

[va.sunshine]

thank you so much Sue! I am working on my too, plus throwing in a few from my stash!

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Originally Posted by stampinspooky

I'm working on my cards hope to get them postal next week.

[stampinspooky]

I have 10 cards going postal tomorrow....for such a good cause hope they enjoy them...

[Arkie]

Mailed 18 cards with envies this AM. I am really enjoying making cards for all the wonderful causes. In the process of renovating the kitchen so will be busy with that so got them out early this month.

[lilypadsis]

I finally finished making cards and packing them up, all 148 of them! They'll go out on Saturday. This was fun! The weird thing is my stash doesn't look a bit smaller. I'm convinced my paper has babies in the middle of the night and just keeps reproducing! LOL!

[va.sunshine]

thank you so much for making and sending cards to help others at such a busy time in your own life! I am glad you are here!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkie

Mailed 18 cards with envies this AM. I am really enjoying making cards for all the wonderful causes. In the process of renovating the kitchen so will be busy with that so got them out early this month.

[va.sunshine]

THUD....OMGOODNESS...148 cards, you are amazing! Such a blessing they will receive. Yeah, for reproducing...lol. Thank so much, you are a doll!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilypadsis

I finally finished making cards and packing them up, all 148 of them! They'll go out on Saturday. This was fun! The weird thing is my stash doesn't look a bit smaller. I'm convinced my paper has babies in the middle of the night and just keeps reproducing! LOL!

[Arlee]

What is the main catagory that you find CFAC subcatatory under to post pictures? Sorry new.

[lilypadsis]

Quote:

Originally Posted by va.sunshine

THUD....OMGOODNESS...148 cards, you are amazing! Such a blessing they will receive. Yeah, for reproducing...lol. Thank so much, you are a doll!

Thank you for the compliments. I really enjoy making cards, especially for a cause! Lately it has been the only thing I can do after work because I am going through a horrible fatigue flareup (probably from my fibromyalgia) and I can barely stay awake or even carry on a conversation. Anyway, thank YOU for coordinating all of this and giving me something to work on that helps me stay awake and semi-alert until bedtime!

[va.sunshine]

hi and welcome, please feel free to chat and ask whatever you want...we are friendly here! We do not have a keyword for Cards For A Cause, you are always welcome to share your link here so we can comment and gaze over your creations! If you play along with the OPTIONAL challenge you use the keyword posted in the first post...this month it is C4AC8 and the challenge is to use gemstones, sequins, or enamel dots. I hope I answered your question, let me know if it is not clear.

thanks so much for joining us!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arlee

What is the main catagory that you find CFAC subcatatory under to post pictures? Sorry new.