Barrow of Donkey Smiles

front of card standing

close-up of image showing sparkly hearts & swirls

inside of card

angled view of card standing

(click on images to see in further detail)

Most people will by now know of the accident resulting in the loss of an eye suffered by Michelle Oatman. Various organizations connected with Michelle have suggested ways to support & help her during this time. For further information visit the A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge Blog who are holding a Card Drive in Michelle's honour - asking members of the crafting world to create a card & send it directly to Michelle. Details of how to participate are included in this posting.

I have used the Donkey image from the special digital stamp set Meljen's Designs & Raindrop Echo Designs have made available through Whimsy Stamps for crafters to use when participating in the Card Drive. I based my colour scheme on the inspiration photograph provided by the current Simon Says Stamp Challenge.

Recipe
Stamp Meljen's Designs/Raindrop Echo Designs Whimsy Stamps

Inks etc.... Distress Inks (Broken China & Dried Marigold) for inking cardstock edges.

Colouring Copic Ciaos, Inkssentials White Opaque Pen, Stickles Glitter Glue (Orange Peel), Sakura Stardust Pen.

Cardstock Turquoise, white & orange from "stash".

Punches/Templates Woodware (oval & scalloped oval). WS Tempting Templates Wheelbarrow.

Glittered and/or Jewelled Die Cut Flowers & leaves Petaloo Paper Florist Design Kit.

Challenges Entered

A Spoon Full of Sugar - "Kickin' It For Michelle" Card Drive (see above)
Simon Says - Photo Inspiration Challenge (see above)
By The Cute & Girly - Warm Summer Days (flowers & wheelbarrow/gardening make me think of summer)
Creative Card Crew #54 - To Die For (die cut flowers & leaves - see above)
Creative Craft Challenges - Summer Lovin' (flowers & wheelbarrow/gardening makes me think of summer)
Creative Inspirations Wednesday Challenge #68 - On The Move (wheelbarrow is used for  moving things)
Fab 'n' Funky #30 - Get Into Shape (non- square/rectangular shaped card)
The Craft Barn - Shaped Cards