Welcome to Hope You Can Cling To 2012

Redbugdriver · 10-08-2012, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mamaxsix

I knew I'd seen a link before for clear envelopes sold by a gal who uses her profits to make and pay postage for cards for the troops. Here's the link.

I've purchased from this link b/f & totally lost track of it when the PO started charging more to send in the clears. Thanks for the link.

superjen · 10-08-2012, 09:02 PM

If you have a Tuesday Morning, I found 45 clear 4x6 sleeves for $1. They are not envelope but will suffice for sending cards in bulk (not through the P.O.) and are roomy enough for an envelope too.

vdoyle8 · 10-09-2012, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by superjen

If you have a Tuesday Morning, I found 45 clear 4x6 sleeves for $1. They are not envelope but will suffice for sending cards in bulk (not through the P.O.) and are roomy enough for an envelope too.

I love Tuesday morning! It's like a scavenger hunt, -- at least our store is.

superjen · 10-09-2012, 05:10 AM

Definitely. There's one at the mall where my office is located. The closest I can get to craft shopping on a lunch break. They don't usually have anything I can't live without but the cellophane bags were timely.

naturecoastcrafter · 10-09-2012, 08:39 AM

My first box went out today, Lydia!

UnderstandBlue · 10-09-2012, 08:40 AM

WOO HOO!!!

Mine was supposed to, but Tuesdays are cray-cray for work, so it will be tomorrow!

scootsv · 10-09-2012, 01:53 PM

Here is a picture of the 170 cards that the friends of Let's Create in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin are sending tomorrow. We made the cards during the month of September so they would be ready to mail this month.

Let's Create Cards by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

vdoyle8 · 10-09-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by scootsv

Here is a picture of the 170 cards that the friends of Let's Create in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin are sending tomorrow. We made the cards during the month of September so they would be ready to mail this month.

Let's Create Cards by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

WOW!!! How impressive!

Cook22 · 10-09-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by scootsv

Here is a picture of the 170 cards that the friends of Let's Create in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin are sending tomorrow. We made the cards during the month of September so they would be ready to mail this month.

Let's Create Cards by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

That's wonderful!!

UnderstandBlue · 10-10-2012, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by scootsv

Here is a picture of the 170 cards that the friends of Let's Create in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin are sending tomorrow. We made the cards during the month of September so they would be ready to mail this month.

Let's Create Cards by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Oh my word - I wish I could hug all of you!!!

muzbysmom · 10-10-2012, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by scootsv

Here is a picture of the 170 cards that the friends of Let's Create in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin are sending tomorrow. We made the cards during the month of September so they would be ready to mail this month.

Let's Create Cards by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

This is a WONDERFUL collection of cards!

AnnetteMac · 10-10-2012, 06:40 PM

I can't wait to join you all in this wonderful set of challenges. I have spent the last little while getting my classes set up for Oct/Nov and can start challenges tomorrow. I lost a friend and colleague to liver cancer this weekend and have another battling breast cancer with all she's got. I know how much all our efforts mean to those battling and their families and I thank all of you on their behalf!

angelsparkly · 10-11-2012, 06:38 AM

The gallery is just beautiful as usual. Haven't been able to join this year. We are having some home improvements done and it involves my craft room too. Maybe when they are done I will be able to get some accomplished. It is such a great cause. Have always thought how great it would be to see them opening all the packages of cards they receive!

Ksnurse · 10-11-2012, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by scootsv

Here is a picture of the 170 cards that the friends of Let's Create in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin are sending tomorrow. We made the cards during the month of September so they would be ready to mail this month.

Let's Create Cards by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

so totally wonderful...I'm going to remember this next yr and see if I can get the small shop here to do this....You totally ROCK!!!

angelsparkly · 10-11-2012, 06:59 AM

Also for those looking for clear bags for cards I have had great results from clearbags.com
They have great discounts for the more you buy.

Clownmom · 10-12-2012, 03:01 PM

I sent my second batch of cards off to M.D. Anderson this afternoon.

jacqueline · 10-15-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mamaxsix

I know I've seen previous threads mention a great place to order clear envies from. Anyone have suggestions? I'm with you Sabrina; I used more pink last October than I ever have before. Looking forward to playing along now that all our wedding crafts are over with!

I just ordered from this place a few weeks ago. SUPER fast and reasonable shipping costs. They have any size you want. Highly recommend G.T. Bag Company: gtbag.com

dawnmercedes · 10-15-2012, 05:05 PM

yes...made 5 cards today...photographed 0 cards today. haha...

so I am only done by one now!

UnderstandBlue · 10-15-2012, 05:06 PM

I'm in the same boat!

Thanks for the link on the envies btw!

vdoyle8 · 10-15-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jacqueline

I just ordered from this place a few weeks ago. SUPER fast and reasonable shipping costs. They have any size you want. Highly recommend G.T. Bag Company: gtbag.com

That's where I bought my treat bags -- those long, skinny ones you put M&M's in... they are super nice, great customer service and included some cool freebies with my order. Great company!

pegmac71 · 10-16-2012, 02:53 PM

A batch of cards went out in the mail today!! Yeah!

naturecoastcrafter · 10-19-2012, 10:38 AM

Box #2 just went out for the mailman. I feel good.

cr8iveme · 10-19-2012, 02:07 PM

So glad to be able to participate. But I'm so far behind. I don't know if I'll ever catch up.

Well at least I know the cards I do manage to create will be appreciated.

UnderstandBlue · 10-19-2012, 02:08 PM

You will Mary! I went from 8 behind to three behind today!

Zehra · 10-20-2012, 09:51 AM

I finished 11 cards have not uploaded six hopefully tonight I now have to get clear envie envelopes stamp by name and will be able to mail hopefully 20 by next week I am hoping I can do all of them
Between a full time job kids and farmers market in the weekend it gets crazy

BluDragon · 10-20-2012, 07:33 PM

Just mailed out my box of cards today =) Unfortunately I can't make anymore cards because we are moving, which is a good thing but its been hard packing up all my craft and art supplies and there is still a lot more to go. Hopefully setting up a studio in the new house will go well, my husband and I share studio space so weve been figuring out ways to arrange desks etc. We are not moving far, but I have this fear that something will happen to one of my boxes of art supplies =P

vdoyle8 · 10-20-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BluDragon

Just mailed out my box of cards today =) Unfortunately I can't make anymore cards because we are moving, which is a good thing but its been hard packing up all my craft and art supplies and there is still a lot more to go. Hopefully setting up a studio in the new house will go well, my husband and I share studio space so weve been figuring out ways to arrange desks etc. We are not moving far, but I have this fear that something will happen to one of my boxes of art supplies =P

Good luck with your move! I think it's so fun setting up a new studio (I call my space a studio - it intimidates my family so they stay out of it). You get the chance to get everything all organized and you also get the chance to take an inventory. I redid my space last December -- I touched everything - and I now know where everything is!! It's awesome!!

Zehra · 10-22-2012, 09:27 AM

thank you for the link to clear envelopes, just placed an order for it

JBgreendawn · 10-22-2012, 08:29 PM

I have not read through all the posts in this thread... so, I don't know if this is repeat information but... just incase one of the challenges calls for something like this, this challenge blog has some free print able things for breast cancer awareness.

The Crafty Pad: Breast Cancer Awareness/Think Pink

vdoyle8 · 10-23-2012, 03:15 AM

Awesome Stacy -- thanks for posting that!

ohmypaper! · 10-23-2012, 10:11 AM

I have 6 cards made! 2 more than last year!!! I hope to get MORE before the deadline. Between, a short vacation (doesn't the school board and my husband know not to schedule time off in October?????) and being sick, I am really struggling to get cards made! It's been a joy to play in the ones that I have gotten done.

superjen · 10-23-2012, 11:07 AM

Woo Hoo! 2000 cards in the gallery.

Cook22 · 10-23-2012, 11:18 AM

I'm sorry I've been MIA from the chat. I wasn't well the first couple of weeks in October so I was mostly coming home from work, making a quick card and then going to bed till DH got home needing dinner. Sheesh, I can't complain compared to other people, but it's left me a bit short of time. I'm hoping that things will calm down a bit now and I can find a little bit more. Yesterday I finally caught up to date with the challenges - that was a good feeling

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cr8iveme · 10-24-2012, 08:36 AM

I'm not completely caught up yet but I'm really close. Sent a small priority mail box out at the post office today.

JBgreendawn · 10-24-2012, 06:34 PM

Im caught up to monday but, Im looking at my box thinking most everything else I make better be CAS or at least half way flat because the box is getting crowded with the boxed cards in it...

Cook22 · 10-24-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JBgreendawn

Im caught up to monday but, Im looking at my box thinking most everything else I make better be CAS or at least half way flat because the box is getting crowded with the boxed cards in it...

LOL, I have to make a box envelope for the Courage one I made with a fan-fold medallion on it. All the rest of mine are in their clear envelopes and filling up a shoe-box nicely.

pegmac71 · 10-26-2012, 03:33 AM

Another box of cards heading out the door today! Warm and fuzzy feeling friday for me!!

dawnmercedes · 10-26-2012, 06:23 AM

It's official...I'm 7 cards behind... who is with me today on closing the card gap?? haha

naturecoastcrafter · 10-26-2012, 07:11 AM

I'm gonna try. Let's see where we are tonight! I was doing so well until I went to the mountains for four days. Then they slipped in TWO yesterday!!!! LOL

coffeestamper · 10-26-2012, 07:33 AM

I cant believe I have done every challenge and I am up to date...
I hope it continues...I think because of where these cards are going gives me that extra push I soo need to get them done. I am hoping to complete each and everyone of the challenges.