HYCCT1316 Pocket Full of Hope Chat Thread

[TexasGrammy]

Challenge Title: Pocket Full of Hope
Hostess: TexasGrammy .. a.k.a. Bev
Keyword: HYCCT1316
Date: Saturday, October 16th, 2013

Act 1: The first inspiration for my topic "Pocketful of Hope", came from the lyrics of an oldie goldie song with a somewhat uplifting message of its own:

Catch a falling star an' put it in your pocket
Never let it fade away
Catch a falling star an' put it in your pocket
Save it for a rainy day ... ...

Act 2: Reality. Life is very short. Just in the time since I first named my challenge, I have attended the funeral of a dear friend's beautiful & bright 21-year old daughter, who battled fiercely with leukemia. Ashley's battle lasted only 10 days in a Dallas-area hospital. Then suddenly, her journey here with us had ended. At Ashley's funeral, Sept. 28, we each pinned an orange ribbon to our blouse or jacket. And that has brought about a wee change to my challenge.

Pocket Full of Hope challenge :

• Create a pocket card, or a card with a pocket on it.
• Bonus 1: To fill the pocket with hope, add a star or stars OR a heart or hearts.
• Bonus 2: Make it orange (leukemia) or pink (breast cancer and our traditional color for HYCCT).

VIEW THE GALLERY FOR THIS CHALLENGE HERE
View the Hope You Can Cling To Gallery HERE
View the Hope You Can Cling To Master Challenge Thread HERE


UPLOADING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. All Hope You Can Cling To Challenge Entries must be uploaded to the Hope You Can Cling To Gallery, with the specific challenge keyword, no later than November 7th, 2013 at 12:00 Noon Central Time to be eligible for our fabulous prizes! Post a link to your entry in this thread.
2. You may not combine challenges, but you are welcome to create multiple cards for each challenge.
3. Please remember to put in the correct keyword when uploading your image. Copying and pasting the challenge keyword is recommended to avoid typos.
4. Please package all challenge entries with an envelope, protected with a clear plastic bag and mail them to our partner at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center to benefit patients being treated for breast cancer and their family. We would like for them to receive cards throughout the month of October, but we understand if you'd like to mail all your cards at once.
5. Since these cards will be used by visitors for patients, most should be blank inside, but feel free to send cards with messages of hope for the patients in addition to your challenge cards!

The Department of Volunteer Services � Unit 115
Attn: Maggi Suttles
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030

(Please note - because MD Anderson is part of the State of Texas, they ask that no religious sentiments be used on cards sent to the Cancer Center)

**Many, many thanks to you for participating in this loving card drive!
__________________

[Cook22]

HYCCT1316 Hearts 'n' Stars
Ten days! That's tragic - no time for family and friends to even start coming to terms with the diagnosis never mind the outcome.
It's pouring rain here, not ideal for a good photo but perfect for spending a day stamping. I'd being planning to use flowers on my tag but switched up to a star and a star sentiment.

[mrslaird]

Oh Bev, big hugs! That is just heartbreaking. We'll fill the gallery up with love and hold some space for you all.

[TexasGrammy]

Good morning, stampy friends!
Hope you're all having sweet stampin' fun while we create & send loads & loads of hope & love to M.D. Anderson!

[janeenk]

such a tender posting. my sympathies for all, my daughter's best friend died at age fourteen with leukemia and no warning at all. She went into hospital on Sunday and was gone on Monday morning. It left imprints on all of us and helps me understand what the families and friends are going through. Prayers for peace in the situation.

[Crafty Math Chick]

I am so sorry to hear about your friend Bev. We lost our grandfather to leukemia a week after his diagnosis. This is a sweet tribute to her even if it didn't start out that way. Prayers of support & comfort for you and her family during this difficult time...

[Clownmom]

I'm sorry to read about your friend's daughter, Bev. Your challenge is a tribute to her. Here's my card:

You're a Star

[CAKath]

Bev, your story makes this cancer struggle even more real for all of us. Thanks for sharing and I am so sorry for your friend and for all of you who knew this wonderful young lady. As I said in another comment this week for all who participate in our month of challenges- Pat yourself on the back for creating cards to support and comfort these patients and their families. It is the least we can do for them.

Your challenge is so sweet and wonderful. Here's my card for you today:
HYCCT1316 On my Mind by CAKath - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[coffeestamper]

Great challenge Bev~Pocket full of hearts for you~

HYCCT1316-POCKET OF HEARTS 4 BEV! by coffeestamper - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[muzbysmom]

Here's my Halloween Pocket Card

LL by muzbysmom - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[peeps321]

Thanks for today's challenge Bev! Here's mine:

Pocketful of Pink

[FayeMakesCards]

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAKath

Bev, your story makes this cancer struggle even more real for all of us. Thanks for sharing and I am so sorry for your friend and for all of you who knew this wonderful young lady. As I said in another comment this week for all who participate in our month of challenges- Pat yourself on the back for creating cards to support and comfort these patients and their families. It is the least we can do for them.

Your challenge is so sweet and wonderful. Here's my card for you today:
HYCCT1316 On my Mind by CAKath - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

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[It's Ree]

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Thanks for the fun challenge. Here is my card .

[Crafty Julia]

Bev- thank you for a good challenge. I did a circle pocket, with a dc orange heart decoration and a pink star tucked in the corner. Here's Happy Birthday Owl

[nines]

Here is my card for today's HYCCT Challenge Pocket Full Of Hope.

[ohmypaper!]

Bev, I have tears in my eyes!!! Thinking of your friend and all who knew Ashley.

[LuvLee]

HUGS HUGS Bev!!!!! I'm so sorry for such a young life lost!!!!

Here's my Christmas themed pocket card.....

Pocket Christmas by LuvLee - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[UnderstandBlue]

Here's my little bitty girl with her little bitty pocket.

HYCCT1316 Rain, Rain, Go away! by UnderstandBlue - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Pam MacKay]

I am so sad about the loss of the little one but our Lord has her in His arms. Here is my card
Thank You Posies by Pam MacKay - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[bensarmom]

Here's my card for today's challenge.

[TexasGrammy]

I'm so glad to see y'all sharing your stampy goodness with us today!
I have 2 sisters-in-law & 1 (adult) nephew arriving here on Saturday, so everywhere-cleaning is my unending task until airport pick-ups begin. ;) I'm just thankful to have creative goodies to come & peek at for temporary pauses in the "action" (ick) happening here!

[Crafty Julia]

Bev- I am so sorry to hear of your friend's loss- they are in my thoughts.
As for my card, I started with a fall card, but this silly pig just needed to be there- it's from SU's Button Buddies set. My sentiment is from SU's Cute and Curly. Here's Happy Pig Thanks

[muscrat]

I used the color orange and added a star as my pull tab. Here's my card for today's challenge. HYCCT1316 Hope Happens by muscrat - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[T. Joy]

Hugs, Bev!!

I got all done with my card and realized that I'd forgotten the orange / pink part. I had to come back and look to be sure it was a bonus. Whew!!

I'll go upload it now!

[catdidit]

What a fun challenge Bev! Thanks so much for the inspiration, and so very sad to hear of your tragic news. Here is my card for the challenge...only got Bonus 1 squeezed in, lol!

Wishes

[hotwheels]

card is done I will upload later. Thanks hotwheels

[tessaduck]

Orange and plaid with LOTS of stars:

HYCCT1316 congrats by tessaduck - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[terry serman]

Here's my pocket card (literally!) It brought tears to my eyes to read about your friend's daughter--I'm sorry for your loss.
HYCCT1316 Pocket full of flowers by terry serman - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[lacyquilter]

Here's my card.

[tessaduck]

pocket full of hope, the sequel:

HYCCT1316 pivot pocket by tessaduck - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[cjzim]

I decided to do a Criss Cross card for my challenge and it has been so long since I've made one, I had to go check out Beate's tutorial for a refresher (wonderful tutorials from that talented girl!). Here's my

Pocket Full of Love

[Stamperrobin]

Here is my pocket card
HYCCT1316 POCKET by Stamperrobin - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[hskelly]

Here is my card with a pocket - Friend .

[Holstein]

Sorry for the loss of your friend. Here is my card.
HYCCT1316, For Sheila by Holstein - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[stamp300]

HYCCT1316 Pocket Purse by stamp300 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers In

HYCCT1316 Pocket Purse Tag Out by stamp300 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers Out

I wanted to make this tonight even though I'm sick.

[Ksnurse]

finally getting this uploaded...been MIA with the flu for couple days....Dang!..this nurse doesn't make a good patient....teeeheee

Rib-b-bit by Ksnurse - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[jeenny2010]

HYCCT1316-Floral pocket by jeenny2010 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
here is my card- realised after i cut the stars & hearts i mixed the papers .
sorry about your friends daughter .

[Scraperwannabe]

Great challenge, Bev! Here's mine: HYCCT1316 It's Cold Outside! by Scraperwannabe - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[ohmypaper!]

Thanks Bev for the fun challenge and inspiring story. A reminder of why we create and mail out these cards. I was out most of yesterday so I had to work on this when I got home last night. I finished photographing this morning and I am sharing both the pocket card and a separate photo for the mini card.

HYCCT1316 - A Pocket Full Apron

HYCCT1316 - Mini Card for Apron

[Rebeccaof]

Thanks!! I loved this challenge! Here is my card:

Pocket full of love