Welcome post (& show my 'Sandy Hook' Tribute card

Hi! :)

Thank you so much for stopping by my newly created blog! :)

I have wanted to create a blog and share more of my cards and crafts for a long time.  Though I recently got the nudge from my friend, Laura, to create a page to get the word out more about my cards (and other crafts).  So, here I am. :) I appreciate your understanding too as I learn the ins and outs of 'blogging' and posting pictures. In the meantime, if you'd like to see some of what I've created, please see these cards and crafts I posted on Splitcoaststampers site as examples.
 
Also, I'd like to take a moment and point out one of those cards.  I created this one below especially for a friend's non-release balloon fundraiser in honor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in Newtown, CT.  (p.s. The friend who nudged me is the same one having the fundraiser. :) )

  

This Sandy Hook Tribute card will be presented along with the donations.  While I hope every card I make is well received, this is one I truly hope brings even a small piece of happiness to those that see it, in light of the tragic school shooting. 

Rubber Stamp:
By Sparkle Creations and though the stamp is called 'Pink Ribbon Emily', I thought it would be the perfect image to use for this card. 

Color/Details on card:

• The color scheme was inspired by the Sandy Hook green and white school colors
• The awareness ribbon (and the one behind the angel) are black to indicate 'mourning'
• Every heart has the name next to it for each of the 26 school shooting victims.

Techniques:

• Used a heart punch for the little hearts on the card
• Prisma Watercolor Pencil for the angel's hair
• Paper Pieced her dress
• Used Stickles on the wings
• Added Glossy Accents to the flower in her hair. :)

So, that's a little bit about what I have done recently and hope to create a lot more fun and wonderful creations in the future! (However, I have a lot of other creations I've made, but haven't posted them online.  However, looking to add more examples soon!)

I strive to make every card or crafty project with love, care and with someone special in mind (even if that someone doesn't know it yet.) :)

Thank you for visiting!  

Any positive comments or feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you and have a great day!)