Tags for a Mission

Each summer my sweet Sistah Felecia Foster goes on a mission trip.  This summer she is traveling to Ghana West Africa.  Felecia is going to several schools so I made 100 tags for the children so they can have a little inspiration for their books.  I managed my paper scraps by pulling out those pads that were almost empty.  What made it exciting was using scriptures and words of inspiration decorating the front and an additional scripture on the back.  I pulled out die cuts, ribbon, lace, chipboard, punches, embellishments, ink and stamps.

Close ups

Close ups.  I made over 25 of the one in the middle for the boys with burlap.

Just imagine the difference we can make with a Boys and Girls club, Vacation Bible School or camp right in our own city.  Are you considering using your crafty ideas to help a group this summer?

It's Summer Time!  Let's share our talent and creativity.
Princess

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 Pinterest 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! 

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.

My daughter even embossed the napkins for me...

 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? Thanks for stopping by!
Supplies used: Various paper scraps, Recollections white and kraft cardstock, Versafine Ink, Darice Chevron embossing folder