Worth Checking Out + GIVEAWAY

Hello! Just stopping by to share some awesome things my friends have created. I highly encourage you to check them out – they each have videos, are incredible, and support the Share Handmade Kindness Challenge. Oh – and I have an awesome giveaway!

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(1.) Julie Ebersole – When I started this challenge, I only asked a few people if they wanted to participate. (I just prayed others would jump in!) However, I asked Julie to play since her energy and heart fit perfect with the challenge. I adore what Julie shares in this quick video. She uses the new Hero Arts Acts of Kindness Stamp Set and makes it shine. (She also talks about a kindness package I sent her… I will show that here on my blog soon.) Please head HERE to see her great work and video… and please leave her a kind comment!

(2.) Carissa Wiley – I also asked Carissa to play along with this week’s challenge to share with folks who work/serve/help in our community. Carissa is a nurse (so awesome) and a great cardmaker, so I knew she would be a perfect fit. Her cards are delightful and the tips in her video are inspiring. You can head HERE to see her cards and video and leave her some love. Also, be sure to go HERE to see a great kindness giveaway!

(3.) Kelly Latevola – I smiled ear to ear when I saw this happy card by my happy friend Kelly. It is another great example of how to use the Hero Arts Acts of Kindness Stamp Set. So very happy. Be sure to HERE to see Kelly’s post and leave some kind words. Also, look around her blog – she does a great job showcasing fellow artists. Genius.

(4.) PoppyandMintDesign Print – When I decided to do this Share Handmade Kindness Challenge, I hired a bunch of amazing lettering artists to create kindness quotes. One of the artists I picked was Molly of Poppy and Mint Design. She created this masterpiece of a favorite Mother Teresa quote. She is now selling the image as a download with 50% of the money going to the Kind Campaign. Woot! I printed the quote on a card and foiled it with my Minc machine for the example above. I plan to make a set of these to give as teacher gifts this year.

GIVEAWAY

I have a great giveaway today – a $50 gift certificate to Ellen Hutson! Ellen one of the kindest people I know and has been very supportive of the Share Handmade Kindness Challenge. Thank you, Ellen!

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For your chance, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 11/18/15 telling me if you are making and/or sending Christmas/holiday cards this year. (The winner’s name will be randomly selected, contacted, and posted on my “Winners page” after the giveaway closes. International folks are eligible, too!)

Good luck and see you soon.

 

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1,147 thoughts on “Worth Checking Out + GIVEAWAY”

  1. Michele W says:

    I will be sending over 100 Christmas cards this year. I am also putting together small baskets with different treats. I love making treat boxes/holders. This year I doing a Nordic theme in kraft, white, and red using lots of great stamps and dies.

  2. Jenna Batik says:

    I am sending handmade Christmas cards this year and I even have my mom making her own cards. You truly inspire me. It was one of your posts that was the inspiration for my Christmas card. Thank you for all you do.

  3. Laura Smith says:

    Yes! Although we have transitioned from cards to an email version. My husband works in video and so he now makes some kinds of an animated short video with a holiday greeting. Last year her animated us all making snow angels. Really fun and still has a personal touch!

  4. jengd says:

    For 10yrs or so I’ve made them. However, I haven’t started them this year and I have to admit I’m getting dismayed at how many people take them, glance at them, and then toss them. This year we’re sending the oh-so-common photo card (we had our first family photos taken on Sat- our son is 8. Oops.) and sending handmade ones only to the families we know that will actually appreciate them and would be disappointed not to receive one.

  5. Christine says:

    finally! i’m finally going to be adding holiday cards to my etsy shop this year, and I’m getting so much inspiration from you! 🙂

  6. Tami Elliott says:

    Hi Jennifer,
    I am making holiday cards for friends and family this year! I am almost finished and I am hoping to have time to spend playing with some new ideas and techniques I have recently learned (some from your blog) using some new items I have recently purchased. That doesn’t happen very often – working full time and caring for my elderly mom who lives with us. Thanks again for all your great ideas!!

  7. Kristy Tyra says:

    Yes, I have about about 130 cards made at this point. I need to start addressing them to be sure I don’t need to make more. 🙂

  8. Candy1950 says:

    Hi Jennifer,
    I have always made Christmas Cards for friends and family – this year will be no exception.
    I am starting them in the next day or so as I like to mail them December 1st.
    I don’t get many back anymore but think it is so important to let people know I love them and wish them
    the best for Christmas and the New Year.
    I received the stamps yesterday for the kindness challenge and am planning on sending a few of them to the
    special people in my life. I have so enjoyed all you have taught me and can hardly wait to get started!!

  9. Marilyn C. Lojek says:

    I always make my holiday cards – for EVERY holiday! I love doing it and using the many techniques you share with us. Thanks.

  10. Agata says:

    Those cards are lovely! And yes, I’m sending and making cards fro Christmas this year. As always. Cannot imagine it being different!

  11. Andrea A says:

    Great cards, always so lovely. Yes, I make handmade Christmas cards every year. I’m almost done with this years cards. This is the first year I have made a different card for each person/family; usually I mass produce them. I’m enjoying the challenge of each individual card. I’m so grateful for your continued inspiration.

  12. karenajo says:

    Christmas cards are my favorite to make – I have been making them for several years now and have such fun doing it !

  13. Denise Fonda says:

    This is my first year of making my own Christmas cards. I’m starting simple, hope I can do it!!

  14. Monika/buzsy says:

    Such pretty cards from those amazing crafters. I love what you are all doing, sharing, giving… I will be sending out my own hand made cards.

  15. sandra h says:

    I love to make Christmas cards – I just can’t stop. I have sent some to the Caring Hearts campaign and will be leading my church group to hand make cards for seniors in a local senior centre at the beginning of Advent.

  16. Arianna Barbara says:

    Thank yoo for this amazing giveaway! I’m making cards to send to my closest friends and to my family.

  17. Michelle says:

    No, I don’t send cards at this time of year anymore.

  18. Ginger G. says:

    I will be sending out Christmas cards to family and friends – some I have bought and some I have made. (Not sure if I could make them all!:)

  19. Mary Beth chojnacki says:

    Haven’t started yet but I plan on making all my cards. Haven’t bought any in years. Blogs like yours inspire me and help me with this joyful task.

  20. Sue McW says:

    Every year I intend to send out Christmas cards and somehow it always keeps moving down on the “to do” list. So some years I do and some years I don’t. I hand make a few, but not all. This year I don’t think I will have time as my husband has just started cancer treatment.

  21. Tigerberry (Susan) says:

    I have plans to make Christmas cards this year. Have done it for the past 2 years but this time I have a die to go with my stamp and am looking forward to creating something I can put my name to.

  22. Annie Kong says:

    Have some design in mind, plan to make some Christmas Cards this year.

  23. Syl says:

    Made about 20 Christmas cards already!

  24. Dr Sonia S V says:

    Oh Yes I am making lots of Christmas cards this year!!

  25. Margaret McQuarrie says:

    Hi Jennifer – I am so inspired when I watch your videos – both by your words and by the wonderful cards you create. I am hoping to make Christmas cards for all my family and friends this year.

  26. AnnW says:

    I always have ambitious thoughts for sending out handmade Christmas cards but haven’t managed to do it yet. Perhaps this will be the year I actually get started in time to make it happen!
    Thank you,
    Ann

  27. CindyGroh says:

    I am sending out handmade Christmas cards this year.

  28. I’m not great about making my Christmas cards to send out. Instead, every year I put together a Cardmaking Extravaganza for my friends. I get all the card supplies ready and then we get together for a fun afternoon.

  29. Bobby says:

    I’ve been making Christmas cards for challenges and will be sending them out after the first of December.

  30. Sharon Wade says:

    I am already in the process of giving out Christmas cards and it gets me in the holiday spirit.

  31. Yes, I will be sending handmade cards. One of my daughters helps design them, too.

  32. Katrina Smith says:

    I love making Christmas cards. I send to friends and family, but, some I want to keep .

  33. krystalt55 says:

    This will be my first year making Christmas cards. I hope they turn out as I envision them in my mind (we will see).

  34. Candyce says:

    No Christmas cards this year…….Sad Christmas……I lost my husband in August.

  35. Brenda says:

    Hi Candyce, just wanted to say I’m very sorry for your loss. So far I’ve made 10 X-mas cards for the campaign, Jennifer told us about, in which they’re going to give them to folks in nursing homes. Better to give than to receive.

  36. Andrea says:

    I adore making and sending cards for Christmas. I think this year Ive bought every single new Christmas release…I have a slight over commitment issue 😉

  37. Barbara Martin says:

    I usually make holiday cards and am hoping to do so again this year. I have lots of ideas – just haven’t been able to find time in my craft room yet!

  38. Diane Cramer says:

    I love making Christmas cards. I love giving them to people. I just don’t get much encouragement in our house. I plan to make MORE cards this year and send them out myself so that they actually bless someone!

  39. AMAZING Inspiration!! LOVING your Foiled Quote!! =) THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and for the chance to WIN!! =) I Plan on sending Christmas Cards this Year and I CAN”T WAIT to get them sent out!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

  40. Kristen L says:

    I sure hope to! I always want to and let time get away from me.

  41. JulieC says:

    I have made my Christmas cards already and decorated the envelopes too. They are ready to address and mail. Thanks to the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Card Kit Project….three beautiful shaker cards.

  42. RedGem says:

    I love all these creations… great inspiration for my holiday cards. I create christmas cards as well as cards for gifts.

  43. cindy trimble says:

    Yes, I will be sending out handmade cards. Are there any other kind??

  44. I am making handmade cards for Christmas.

  45. Susan Bednarz says:

    Yes! I’ve started making my Christmas cards to send this year. I will have a variety to choose from 🙂

  46. Lorretta Simmons says:

    This will be my 1st year making cards. I plan to make hang tags for my gift bags.

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