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Monday, November 12, 2012

Cardmonkey's Christmas Banners for Special Needs Kids Hop


Christmas Banners for Special Needs Kids BLOG HOP, November 10-12, 2012


"In the eyes of children, we find the joy of Christmas. In their hearts, we find its meaning."

As joyous as Christmas is for most families, for some, their holidays are filled with worry, medical treatments and tests, and pain -- for their child must be hospitalized or she or he needs long-term care rather than being home with their families. 

For these kids, Santa doesn't slip down a chimney but rather, often comes in the guise of community volunteers who help make the season bright.  

This is the second Christmas season that our own band of dedicated and loving paper crafters have come together to make Holiday banners for children who are too sick to be home for the holidays.  Welcome to the Christmas Banners for Special Needs Kids blog hop!

I am especially pleased that this year, not only have our numbers of generous crafters swelled so our Hop is over three full days, but also, that we have partnered with another great cause and recipient of our banners!

By teaming up with Madison Womack's I FEEL THE LOVE PROJECT, the banners our crafters have handmade will be going to the hospitalized children at Children's Hospital Central California

First, let me show you the banner I made for today's post. I'll be sending this to Madison and the children at CHCC who are benefiting from the I Feel the Love project in December. I am always super excited to make banners for the kids and I used my Silhouette Cameo to make this. It was so super easy to do.






Now, have I inspired you to make and donate your own banner or a Christmas card or two to the I Feel the Love Project?  I hope so!  Because if you will, you'll be entered into a drawing to win my:
CARDMONKEY's SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

Super-Fantastic Gift Basket

Throughout the month of December, I'll be adding crafty goodness to this basket so that it will be over-flowing and ripe and ready for under your tree. I'll be picking the winner on Christmas Eve, announcing the winner on Christmas Day, and if you win, you'll have the basket in your hands by New Year's Day!! 
Stay tuned to the CardMonkey blog over the next few weeks leading up to the drawing, as I'll be posting the contents of the basket as they mount. 

 OK, so to win the GRAND PRIZE (all continents are welcome!), here's what you must do:

1.  Be a follower of the CardMonkey blog and tell me in your comment how I can contact you.
2.  Leave a comment telling me what you plan to make and send to the IFTL project by their deadline, December 10.  Then do it!  Go to www.ifeeltheloveproject.blogspot.com for mailing information for your card or banner.  Your card or banner MUST be received by Madison by the deadline to be eligible to win the GRAND prize!  

NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME??  You can still win great blog candy just by being here and commenting on as many banner makers' blogs over the course of the next three days.  

Since we have more than 50 banner makers today, tomorrow and Monday, I'll be picking 5 blogs at random, and then one random comment from that Blog site, for that commenter to win one of five great prizes, which are:
  1. Susan Bermudez, Independent Consultant for Creative Memories, donating a $20 gift certificate for Creative Memories products from her catalog (http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/susanbermudez/).
  2. Scrappin' Madge: $25 Gift Certificate to The Scrappin Lounge Shoppe (http://madgesscrappinlounge.storenvy.com/)
  3. Fresh Brewed Designs: Two prizes - One prize is a rubber stamp, Item #497 "Cutie Pie Ice Skating" (http://www.freshbreweddesigns.com/item_497/Cutie-Pie-Ice-Skating.htm), and the other is a $15 Digital Stamp gift card.
  4. The Paper Temptress (www.papertemptress.com) - Owner Patricia Dunbar will donate a $25 Gift Certificate to her online store, the Paper Temptress.
  5. The Pinque Peacock (www.pinquepeacock.com) - Owners Jessica Shelton will donate a gift certificate to her NEW store (products are being added daily -- watch as she grows!)
  6. In addition, Close to My Heart Independent Consultant Lucy Kelleher will award a $20 gift certificate to a randomly-selected hopper who visits her blog (http://love2createitall.com) and/or Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LucyK.CTMH) and posts a comment about the banner blog hop

P.S. -- Be sure to check out as many blogs as you can, as several will be providing their own blog candy with their own requirements.  If I catch them along the way, I'll add them to this list, as a shout out of gratitude, and also so you don't miss out on some sweet candy(canes!)... 



The Line Up For Monday, November 12:  

  1. Ellen ~ CardMonkey - http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com/
  2. Marianne - http://paperorfabric.blogspot.com/
  3. Beckie ~ http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
  4. Tami - http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com/
  5. Heather D. - http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/
  6. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
  7. Susan B - http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
  8. Jamie M. http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
  9. Linda Simpson - http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.com/
  10. Theresa ~ www.thescrapbookingqueen.com_
  11. Vicky - http://www.luvmygypsy.blogspot.com/
  12. Debbie T-  http://debbiescrafttime.blogspot.co.uk/
  13. Pam Funk - http://dreamersklub.blogspot.com/
  14. Shelly - http://kccroppers.blogspot.com/
  15. Alina - http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/
  16. Lisa L. - http://lisascreativeniche.blogspot.com/
  17. Nancie - http://alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/
  18. Dorcas - http://craftycardangel.com/
  19. Debbie _http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
  20. Rexann - http://ibecircled.blogspot.com

I am so happy you came by today and don't forget to leave a comment to be entered to win a $20 Creative Memories gift certificate. Your next stop is: Jamie M. Until next time.

12 comments:

  1. This is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the snowflakes and the pink and blue theme. Very soft and sweet.

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  2. What a cute banner! Love the faux stitching!!!

    Glad to be in this hop with you!!

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  3. Fabulous banner, loving the design and the gorgeous colour.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  4. i love your winter banner...so fresh and inviting! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Hi Sue!! Love your banner and nice to participate with you in such a meaningful Event!! Your banner came out Great!! TFS!!!

    http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
    ilovetonkinese2 at hotmail dot com
    Rexann♥

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  6. Hey Susan, I love your pretty banner. I like the snowflakes with the word winter. Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown edwina.brown@live.com

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  7. What a "cool" banner! Get it??? Cool? Love the snowflakes...just hope that they don't start falling for a long time! LOL Cute design and perfect colors for Winter season! Thanks for participating in this blog hop! Hugs, Jenny

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  8. Susan, what a cute winter banner for the kids. I love the snowflakes. tfs Tami
    Tambos Creations!

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  9. What an awesome banner!! I love the pretty colors:) Thank you so much for being a part of this hop and donating your banner to the kids at Children's Hospital. I appreciate that so much! You ROCK!!!
    ~Madison Ifeeltheloveproject.blogspot.com

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  10. Great banner. Love the large letters.

    Melissa
    iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com
    scraplady202@gmail.com

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  11. As usual, Sue, a FANTASTIC banner!! Thank you again for participating in this hop that is so very dear to me. It is hard to describe the look of wonder and pure, innocent delight in the child's eyes when he or she first sees the banner hanging bedside... precious! That child appreciates you more than I can ever. May you always be blessed knowing the joy you bring.

    Fondly,
    Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
    http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com
    E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net

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