Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Cards of Aloha




Just wanted to share a card that I made for the "Cards of Aloha" drive being held by Ben Franklin Crafts for the people of Japan.  They are having another Make and Give session this Saturday, but since I'm unable to attend, I'll  just be dropping off my card at the store.  You can read all about it here in case you want to participate as well.

I kept my card relatively simple so it would not be too bulky for transporting and now I'm wondering if I should have made it smaller as well (it's 5 1/2" square).   The sentiment inside reads "Thinking of You", the image is Swiss Pixie Welcome Birgitta.  I hope she brings someone a smile.  

22 comments:

Joy said...

awe...she is so cute! I love this line of CCs as it really does case Hawaii! sweet coloring and love the layout for the card as well. I am sure the Japan people will love it! thanks for the info as well. hope you have a wonderful week!

kris said...

Wow! you are SO sweet! this card is beautiful and will surely put a huge smile on someone's face!! i have to drop mine off too! =D

Joy said...

Wow, Shirley! This card says it all! Thank you so much for helping us with this project, it will mean a lot to the people who will receive the cards.

Hugs,
Joy

Creations by Shirl said...

Ooh Shirley~
She came out beautiful~ I like her hair at that color, gorgeous colors and the DP you used is awesome... I'm certain who ever receives it will treasure it so much... What a sweetheart of you doing this for a special cause...
Have a happy day:D

Lynn said...

Thank you Shirley for supporting our Ben Franklin Crafts relief effort to Japan. The people there are still suffering. I am certain that someone will be thrilled to receive your card and will save it for a long time. The colors and image you chose are perfect to convey your aloha.

Islander Girl said...

So cute! I too want to participate. Luckily Joy says I can send her my card for the ppl of Japan. I love your card and the Aloha Spirit that it embodies! Aloha!

Elise said...

Shirley, no matter what you do .. you ALWAYS bring a smile! The person who gets this will KNOW that it was made with love and aloha .. your touch of kindness and love goes into everything. :) I adore your colouring of this little sweet pixie and those dp's are the perfect touch from Hawaii! :) You are definitely WONDERFUL my dear!

Much Love,
Elise

debby4000 said...

So cute Shirley, fabulous card.
luv
Debby

1LuvnMama said...

Gorgeous Shirley! :) You know that someone in Japan will treasure this gift of ALOHA! Your paper is beautiful and totally goes with this image. Hope all is well with ya! I'll talk to you soon!

Anonymous said...

Hi Shirley!! WOW!! She's so precious hun!! I adore the ribbons and beautiful colors here!! ;) Hope all is well with you! HUGS

Cyndi said...

very cute and love the image! it will definitely make someone smile!

Amy said...

Such a beautiful card, Shirley! Love the paper you've used and Brigitta looks fabulous as she waits to greet her Japanese recipient! Your card will definitely bring a smile! What a wonderful project that Ben Franklin stores are doing!
Hope you have a great weekend!

Alice said...

this would definitely bring a big smile to the recipient. so beautiful! love the background and how you colored Birgitta. super card. will have to check out the card drive and hope you have a wonderful weekend, my friend! =)

Shirley said...

Shirley, I love your card and what a worth while cause. I am really upset that more stores aren't doing something like that. I know they are going to need as much help as they can get. I think of them often. Thank you for reminding us.

Unknown said...

This is so sweet! You are so sweet! Someone is going to be so happy!! Love the image!

donna mikasa said...

Such a sweet image! I love how she's holding a lei! To think that this little cutie will be traveling all the way to Japan! Thanks for sharing about the card drive. I'll see if I can share a few cards this weekend!

Pam Sparks said...

oh wow! Someone is going to be so delighted to receive your welcome Birgitta card! So pretty Shirley! love your red hair coloring!

farmhouse-story said...

what a great cause! love your pretty card:)

Brenda said...

i love how she's holding a lei! perfect image to use on this special card!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Aw!! Darling!! I just love the sweet image!! Your colors are beautiful!! Gorgeous card!
hugs,
Chris

♥Gry said...

Hi!
what a lovely card! So much detail! All of the images and coloring is beautifully done!

Hugs Gry

Cami said...

Oh Shirley, this card is SO pretty and it really represents Hawaii! Whoever receives this card will be delighted, and I think this is for a very good cause. Thank you for sharing the info for this. These new CC images are so cute and your coloring is always beautiful!
Hugs, Cami