Monday, June 2, 2014

Card-Making for a Cause!

 I have been thinking about ways to do more for my community while doing something I'm passionate about, and my daughter's preschool Silent Auction gave me the perfect chance.  I donated a card-making class for 6 ladies and spent the past couple of weeks getting ready for it.  The girls had different skill levels, so pre-made kits were definitely the way to go.  I hosted the party Saturday night and it was a blast! 

I served some appetizers so, my daughter got creative and embossed the napkins for me...

To keep things simple, before the  class party, I folded the cards, cut the cardstock and made the embellies, like these punched butterfly with faux pearl centers. 
 I separated the materials for each card into a cute baggie.

For the first time ever, I went to Pinterest for some clean and simple (CAS) card inspiration.  I don't do a lot of CAS cards, so I needed help with layouts lol!  The ladies did great with the first card, a bowtie and shirt combo for Father's Day, inspired by this card.  I found the free bowtie printable here.  

 They got to emboss and stamp a little with this second Pinterest-inspired butterfly card found here.

They quickly got the hang of embossing with the Sizzix Big Kick and combined that with paper-weaving for a fun "Thank You" card.  We modified the original card pinned here.

What a fun way to spend a Saturday night and all for a good cause...I think I like this teaching thing!
Do you craft for charity?
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  1. Donna K June 2, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    This looks like such fun…I'd LOVE to enjoy one of your card making classes and how fun that you did this for charity. You're such a giving and inspirational lady, Kimberly. I do craft for charity each year I donate the $ from several of my sold items to the Multiple Sclerosis Society a fund raiser we've been involved in for the past 7 years. It's a great feeling to give back. Sweet hugs my friend!

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    1. KimberlyJune 5, 2014 at 9:15 PM

      Ha Donna K, I'm not sure how much I can teach you, my card-making guru! Love that you craft for the MS Society; it is a joy t be able to give back by doing something we love, isn't it?

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  2. MigdaliaJune 2, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    I think that this is an awesome idea!!! On a monthly basis I craft for a cause as well for the I feel the love project. Last week I entered a FB group called Cards for Kids. I am super excited about this. I will be making and sending 8 kiddos cards. The cards are TOTALLY cute!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    *Crafting With Creative M*

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    1. KimberlyJune 5, 2014 at 9:16 PM

      Migdalia, I will have to look up that FB group; those are some fortunate kids to be getting a special card from you!!! I am sure they will treasure them.

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  3. UnknownJune 3, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    Hi Kimberly, I am the Content Manager for a few cardmaking websites, on which we like to feature timely cards and techniques, as well as cardmaking and paper craft events. I came across this post and think its a wonderful idea and way to give back using your cardmaking skills. I was wondering if we could feature your post/idea on our site? We would link our post back to your website as well.
    Please let me know if this is okay. You can email me at admin@cardmaking.today. I'd love to hear from you and feature this post!
    Thank you,
    Caroline

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    1. KimberlyJune 5, 2014 at 9:16 PM

      Hi Caroline, thanks for taking a peek at my post! I emailed you :)

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