Card for Troops ~ 1st Place

First Place ~ U S A
Created by: Amy Walker

First place for the Cards for Troops Contest is awarded to Amy Walker. Congratulations! You wouldn't believe the cards received for this card drive.. I am excited to announce that the prizes and cards for troops are postal today. Thank you for all you help in gathering cards for our troops.

Cards for Troops... Second Place!!

2nd Place ~Butterfly
Created by: Amy Walker

Second place for the Cards for Troops Contest is awarded to Amy Walker. Congratulations! There were so many fabulous cards. Many thanks go out to the judges for their participation.

All Materials Used: Stampin' Up! (at least as far as I can tell, this card did not include a list of materials)

Cards for Troops Contest! Miss You Wreath ~3rd Place

3rd Place ~ Miss You Wreath

Created by Lois Jones

Project Details

Paper- Creative Memories

Stamps- Friendship Wreath (Stampin' Up!)

Accessories- Leaf eyelets, Heart Eyelets, Canvas Ribbon

It has been a long time but certainly not forgotten... it has been exciting and difficult coordinating with so many fabulous stampers for the Cards For Troops Contest! One of our judges was unable to participate, and I have had a hard time contacting the other one to get her votes. In an effort to wrap this up and get these amazing cards off to Debbi I am going to do the contest with what I have from the judges who have participated.

I will be announcing winners and sharing photos all day, so be sure to check back!! Prize packages will be mailed out tomorrow, if you are one of the selected winners please be sure to email me with your mailing information. Some of you included this information with your submissions but to ensure accuracy please confirm this information again. kylamaestas@msn.com

A special thanks to those who participated... I have a fabulous box of cards to send to Debbi that will be forwarded to the troops. There were so many beautiful entries for the contest. Thank you to all those who participated, your patience is greatly appreciated.

Cards for Troop Contest... Update!!

I have been MIA for a bit, things have been extremely busy at our house. My kids are playing baseball/softball, we just finished Dance Nationals at Lagoon in SLC and things don't seem to be slowing down anytime soon.... However the Cards for Troops contest has come to an end. I will be formulating a gallery for the judges to view all of the submissions over the next couple of days and the winner will be announced in the next week or two.

For those of you still wanting to donate.... I am still accepting cards to send... I had really hoped to send 400 cards but we are only about half way. If you would like to donate cards and envies, please send them to Kyla Maestas 3714 Madison Dr. Rock Springs WY 82901. I will be accepting cards until June 1st.

I have received one packet of judges prize cards and let me tell you... they are ROCKIN'!! A few lucky winners are going to have some fabulous cards, these judges are amazingly talented stampers.

Doodle That!

Doodle That- Regionals Re-Creation

I am back to work on a major deadline and find the time is flying and I still have lots of projects to complete. I was also out of town this weekend helping my grandparents get ready to move. There will be new projects this week (new color challenge, sketch challenge, more Double-Lined Doodles and projects using my newest toy...the Cuttlebug) so be sure to check back.

Today's card is a variation of the projects I shared during my Regionals presentation.

Card Details

Stamps: Looks Like Spring (small print pattern), Doodle That

Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Certainly Celery, Cool Caribbean, Whisper White

Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Certainly Celery, Cool Caribbean

Other: White Narrow Organdy Ribbon, Eggplant Grosgrain Ribbon, Black Brads, Various Punches

Technique: Frayed Ribbon

Don't forget about the Cards for Troops Contest... you can find more information about how you can help by clicking here.

Sketch Challenge 118 Double-Lined Doodles

I Just Love You.... Sketch Challenge 118

I created this card using Sketch Challenge 118 from Splitcoaststampers. You can find more information about this challenge by clicking here.

Card Details
Stamp Sets: Polka Dots and Paisley (spots), Double-Lined Doodles
Cardstock: Real Red, Basic Black, Cool Caribbean, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Real Red, Cool Caribbean
Other: Black Organdy Ribbon (May Arts), Real Red brads, Large Oval Punch, Cutter Took Kit (Faux Stitching), 1/4" Punch (brad mats)

Techniques and Other Details: I created a Cool Caribbean marker by adding re-inker to a new blender pen. I also used the Faux Stitching with the Cutter Tool Kit again, I just love this look!! (use the perforating tool, drive it through lots of craft ink (whisper white was used here), and then drive it over the cardstock, re-inking as needed.)

Don't Forget about the Cards for Troops Contest,
for more details click here.

Finally... The Judges Panel is Complete!!

I spent most of yesterday emailing and messaging back and forth with some of my favorite stampers putting together the rest of the Judges Panel for the card contest.... so are you ready for the complete announcement???

Your Judges Are:
* Kendra Giles
* Jennifer del Muro
* Susan Liles
* Debbie Olson
* Jen Javorsky
* Kyla Maestas

In addition the prizes and gift certificates for the winners, each of the judges will be creating a special card for the winners. It's going to be a great contest, so get out your stamping supplies and get started!! We cannot wait to see what you put together! For more details about the contest, click here.

Cards for Troops... Judges!!

Cards for Troops Card Contest...

Announcing the Judges!!

I have been contacting a handful of stampers to help in judging the contest and I am pleased to announce that two of them have already announced that they will help in judging the cards. I am pleased to announce the following Judges: (more to come so check back often)

* Kendra Giles
* Jennifer del Muro
* Susan Liles
* TBA **Coming Soon**
* TBA ** Coming Soon**
* Kyla Maestas

In addition the prizes and gift certificates for the winners, each of the judges will be creating a special card for the winners. Keep checking back for more details!!