Friday, May 4, 2012

Karing for Karen

*****If you are looking for The Twinery/Clearsnap post....you can find it HERE!

Welcome to a special blog hop we are calling, Karing for Karen-- A hop for a very special friend of ours, Karen Knegten.  Here is a birthday card I made for her (her birthday was last week):
 
Supplies: cardstock- pure luxury white (Gina K Designs); patterned paper-Berries and Vines (Gina K Designs); branch with leaves die (Sizzix); Scarab vintage seam binding (Ribbon Carousel); stamp- Sweet Strawberries (Gina K Designs); adhesive pearls (Recollections, Michael's); baker's twine-Shore (The Twinery); stick pin- (Little Yellow Bicycle); ink-Olive (Memento Dew Drop)

If you have been around the stamping community for any length of time at all, you might have run into Karen. She is always participating in challenges, offering us wonderful inspiration with her awesome talent! About a month ago, Karen had to have surgery for two brain aneurysms. She is still in the hospital and we are having this blog to inspire more of you out there to send in some cards to Karen AND to her family that is caring for her too! So hope you feel inspired with our little hop for you today. Below you will find all of the links to all of the girls participating...these are from the CSS Alumni group and the Design Team from Gina K Designs. Enjoy and be inspired to send a card or two in!

Here is the address for sending the cards to:
Karen Knegten
c/o R.S.V.P. Rental Services
350 W. Northwest Highway
Barrington IL 60010

Here is the list of friends who are participating in the hop today:
Carolyn King (you are here!)
Tina Gilliland
Giovana Smith
Lee Murphy
Theresa Momber
Deb Felts
Vicki Dutcher
Cathy Tidwell
Melissa Shultz
Tera Fujan
Cheri Weston
Joy Hadden
Linda Payne
Sue VanDeVusse
Jennie Harper
Betty Neville
Geri Utterback
Brenda Turner

 Thanks for stopping by!

33 comments:

alex said...

Gorgeous card, and what an amazing idea for a hop :-)

Deb said...

So pretty, Cammie! Karen will love it!

Unknown said...

That is a beautiful card, made with love! I am sure Karen and her family appreciate all that you do, and continue to do. I have also sent a couple of cards and will probably send another this weekend. What a wonderful way to show karen how much she is loved, great idea for a Blog Hop!

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Beautiful, Karen will love this. Love the shading you added to the leaves and that amazing flower.

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Beautiful, Karen will love this. Love the shading you added to the leaves and that amazing flower.

Donna said...

Beautiful card, Cammie. I'm sure Karen will appreciate it. I sent her a birthday card also but at the time I only had her Wisconsin address so I hope she gets it at some point. Now I have a new address that I can send one to this weekend.

Jennie said...

Such a pretty card Cammie! Love the branch and such a special design for Karen and her family.

joy said...

How lovely. Love how the branch matches the branches in your dp. That rose is gorgeous!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Oh how pretty! Love the rolled flower~

Deborah Anton said...

Gorgeous card!! I have some seam binding and never use it!! I will need to make some flowers!! :)

Rosy Newlun said...

Very sweet!

Miesje said...

I love the flower! Beautiful card!

Cheri said...

Love the ribbon rose, Cammie and your card is gorgeous.

kiwimeskreations said...

What a beautiful card, I am sure it will be appreciated.
Blessings
Maxine

stampqueen said...

Very pretty card - love the flower!!

redwasher1 said...

Hi Cammie! Your card is gorgeous and I love the flower!!

Payne Holler Cards said...

So lovely, lovin your flower!

Lagene said...

Beautiful flower, lovely card!

Cheryl Wright said...

Absolutely stunning card! It is so elegant and beautiful.

seamom said...

Your card is beautiful! and... thank you and all the artists in the blog for alerting us to Karen's situation so we, too, can send her a card.

Scrapacat said...

Darling card! Thanks for doing this for Karen and her family.
~ky

Becky said...

Gorgeous card. Love that flower. How wonderful to do this for Karen.

Gayle said...

Gorgeous card, Cammie and a wonderful cause for a special hop.

Mandy said...

what a pretty blue rose :)

Berriquita said...

Adorable and creative! <3

Lynette said...

What a beautiful card, Cammie! Prayers heading Karen's way - I wish her the best!

Cat Tidwell said...

This is so gorgeous Cammie! LOVE that flower!!

Starla said...

WOW...this is just stunning!

Joanne (jojot) said...

simple elegance, my friend

Bonnie said...

Very Cute!

vallietaylor said...

Love the flower color and the blue print paper!

Encouraging Words said...

This is a very sweet card. I like the different things you incorporated into this lovely card. I will be thinking of a card to make and send, too. Laura

Michelle said...

So pretty! I love the flower.