Friday, May 31, 2013

Exciting News! Must Read!

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Exciting News! On the eve of the I Feel the Love Project's 2nd anniversary, we have breaking news. The I Feel the Love Project is now a non-profit charitable corporation!

With a lot of hard work, mounds of paper work, and many hours under our belt, we can now officially state that we are a California non-profit corporation.

With this status we are officially beginning a fundraising campaign.  In addition to sending handcrafted cards to our monthly recipients, we would also like to raise money so that we can include gift cards. We envision gift cards to purchase items such as:  -gas  -food  -clothes  -entertainment.

These items would help give family members of those going through a difficult time the ability to travel, share a meal together, buy clothes after a disaster, purchase a small gift for a birthday...  Most likely we will be sending $10 gift cards, which means we need to start raising money.

Donations would help cover the costs of postage to ship our monthly projects, miscellaneous office and fundraising supplies, and other necessary expenses to run the I Feel the Love Project.

 The I Feel the Love Project runs strictly on a volunteer basis, as there are no paid positions.  We rely solely on the support of donations and fundraising efforts.  100% of the money we receive goes towards all the items listed above.

There are many ways to help.  
Here is how you can get involved:

Be a part of the I Feel the Love Fundraising Drive
  • Make a private donation
  • Make a group donation
  • Hold your own hometown fundraiser
  • Spread the word using your social media contacts
 Donations accepted via PayPal 
(see icon on right side bar) or by mail:
 
Madison Womack
I Feel the Love Project
P.O. Box 1203
Atascadero, CA  93423
    Donations are tax deductible

    Thank you for supporting the I Feel the Love Project.
    ~Madison
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    Digi Desserts- #18

    Welcome To Funky Cards

    Welcome to Digi Desserts Fridaze! Every Friday we create a fabulous variety of projects highlighting the fabulous digi stamps you can find at Papercraftingworld.com.

    I look forward to seeing you here on Fridays when I share my digi projects with you.  Whether you are new to digi stamps or an old pro, there is something for everyone.  Today I want to share a card that my mom Cindy and I made for today's challenge using another adorable digi from PapercraftingWorld.

     

    This adorable digi stamp comes pre-colored and black and white. If you have followed our Digi Desserts Fridaze projects, you will know that we love to change things up and by using Photoshop, create a different look for each Digi Stamp.

    The inspiration for today's card is my mom's physical therapist aide, Lauren.  Lauren is leaving California and heading to Georgia to graduate school.  We just love her so much and will truly miss her.  Lauren has one of those bubbly personalities and she was so fun to be around.  She made physical therapy enjoyable for my mom.  Thank you Lauren.  We miss you!

    Click on photo to enlarge
    Lauren is headed out of town in style.  We specifically dressed her in a khaki skirt and blue blouse and gave her a touch of make up.  



    To finish off her outfit, you can see that we added a purse.  We love mixing digi stamps and Cricut cuts.  The purse was cut using the Formal Occasions Cricut cartridge.  A brad was added and the purse was inked to make it look just right!

    The airplane was cut from the Going Places Cricut cartidge.

    Now take a moment to head over to My Paper Craft World to see what the other design team members have created for you today.

    Have a wonderful day.  Thank you for stopping by!
    ~Madison and Cindy
     
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    Tuesday, May 28, 2013

    9 more cards to reach 1500!!!

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    Message from Madison:
    With time running out in May, we have just 9 more cards to go to hit the 1500 cards mark.

    I know we can do this.  If you haven't made a card for this month's I Feel the Love Project and your goal was to get one done, it isn't too late!

    Just comment on this post and let me know a card is on the way and I will make sure that it gets sent to Reggie and his family. 

    I am pleased to announce that we just received two cards from someone new to our project.  Pam sent in two cards for the first time this month.  Thank you so much Pam.


     Card for Reggie.

    Card for Ashley

    If you would like to be a part of this project...  
      
    All you need to do is:

    Submit your hand crafted card/s by May 31st to:

    Madison Womack
    IFTL Project
    P.O. Box 1203
    Atascadero, CA 93423

    Project #21
    Please share your project with everyone by linking it to the I Feel the Love Project photo gallery before you put it in the mail. Click HERE to find the photo gallery.

    The I Feel the Love Project is now on Twitter. Follow us at:
    @IFTLProject
    ~Madison
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    Friday, May 24, 2013

    Digi Dessert Fridaze- #17

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    Welcome to Digi Desserts Fridaze! Every Friday we create a fabulous variety of projects highlighting the fabulous digi stamps you can find at Papercraftingworld.com.

    I look forward to seeing you here on Fridays when I share my digi projects with you.  Whether you are new to digi stamps or an old pro, there is something for everyone.  Today I want to share a card that my mom Cindy made for today's challenge using another adorable digi from PapercraftingWorld.


    This adorable digi stamp comes pre-colored and black and white. For this project I wanted to show you that you can get a different look by not only changing the colors of the digi stamp, but by changing the size.

    Click on photo to enlarge
    "Woo's Wishing You a Happy Birthday?"

    The idea was that there are two owls wishing that special someone a "Happy Birthday," a mama owl and her baby owl.  It is easy to get that effect by changing the size of the digi stamp before it is cut out.  



    It is just another fun way to make it look like you have more than one digi when in fact, you are still using the same one!! For added dimension and to really make the digi stamps pop, the edges and the cheeks were inked and real gems were added for the sprinkles on the cupcake. 

    Now take a moment to head over to My Paper Craft World to see what the other design team members have created for you today.

    Have a wonderful day.  Thank you for stopping by!
    ~Madison and Cindy
     
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    Wednesday, May 22, 2013

    CWC Wonderful Wednesday

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    CWC Wonderful Wednesday 


    Craft with Cutters Challenge #135
    Pink

    This week the ladies at My Paper Crafting World 
    are seeing PINK!
    The inspiration for my project was easy!  This past Saturday was my Senior Prom and once again I was asked by my group to make the name cards for the table.  We were going for a vintagelook this year.
    Click on photo to enlarge
    The lace was white. With a bit of fabric paint and water, 
    I was able to achieve a more vintage look.

    The actual tag on the card was made using the Going Places Cricut cartridge.  The names were computer generated.  A bit of inking was done around the edges.  I love how they turned out.


     They looked so pretty on the table.
     
    There were 24 friends in our group and each person had their own name card.  I have loved making these keepsakes for my friends each year.

    Please be sure to visit the My Paper Craft World blog to see all the other adorable cards and projects the design team members have created for you this week.

    Thanks for stopping by!
    ~Madison

    Friday, May 17, 2013

    Digi Dessert Fridaze- #16

    Welcome To Funky Cards


    Welcome to Digi Desserts Fridaze! Every Friday we create a fabulous variety of projects highlighting the fabulous digi stamps you can find at Papercraftingworld.com.

    I look forward to seeing you here on Fridays when I share my digi projects with you.  Whether you are new to digi stamps or an old pro, there is something for everyone.  Today I want to share a card that my mom Cindy made today's challenge using another adorable digi from PapercraftingWorld.


    This adorable digi stamp comes pre-colored and black and white. You will see that by changing the color of the uniform that the bear is wearing, you can personalize the uniform to match the recipient's favorite baseball team. Using Photoshop, you can add the team name to the front of the jersey.  This allows you to create many different images with just one digi stamp.  The combinations are limitless!

    The inspiration for today's card is my nephew AJ who is celebrating his 11th birthday!!  AJ is a BIG San Francisco Giants fan so this card was personalized just for him.

    Click on photo to enlarge
    As you can see, the uniform on AJ's card is black and orange and the word "Giants" has been added to replace the numbers "00."  You can accomplish the same results without Photoshop.  Simply print out the digi in black and white and use colored markers, colored pencils, or colored crayons to fill in your digi stamp.  Use what YOU have!  Coloring is fun.  Reminds me of being a kid.

    Now take a moment to head over to My Paper Craft World to see what the other design team members have created for you today.

    Have a wonderful day.  Thank you for stopping by!
    ~Madison and Cindy
     
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    Wednesday, May 15, 2013

    12 REASONS TO BE HAPPY

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    Message from Madison:
    The TWO boxes for our April I Feel the Love Project have been sent out and we are now in the middle of creating cards for our May recipients.

    My heart is full as usual because another family will get to experience two boxes arriving at their house full of well wishes, prayers, positive thoughts, and some special treats.  Thank you again to each and every one of you who made this month possible.  You ROCK!!

    Now, you can be a part of giving me 12 reasons to be very happy!!  The I Feel the Love Project is ONLY 12 CARDS SHORT OF 1500!!!  I really want to reach this goal in May so please spread the word (social media is awesome) and help us reach our goal.  12 cards to 1500!  We can do this.  

    Reggie and his family will benefit from your kindness!  They are this month's recipients. 

    Andrew, Ashley, Sandy, Raelynn, Reggie (Dad), and Ryan  

    If you would like to be a part of this project...  
      
    All you need to do is:

    Submit your hand crafted card/s by May 31st to:

    Madison Womack
    IFTL Project
    P.O. Box 1203
    Atascadero, CA 93423

    Project #21
    Please share your project with everyone by linking it to the I Feel the Love Project photo gallery before you put it in the mail. Click HERE to find the photo gallery.

    The I Feel the Love Project is now on Twitter. Follow us at:
    @IFTLProject
    ~Madison
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    Friday, May 10, 2013

    Digi Desserts- #15

    Welcome To Funky Cards


    Welcome to Digi Desserts Fridaze! Every Friday we create a fabulous variety of projects highlighting the fabulous digi stamps you can find at Papercraftingworld.com.

    I look forward to seeing you here on Fridays when I share my digi projects with you.  Whether you are new to digi stamps or an old pro, there is something for everyone.  Here is a card that my mom Cindy made that for our latest challenge using another adorable digi from PapercraftingWorld.


    The inspiration behind this card comes from this Sunday's special day, Mother's Day.

    (Click on photo to enlarge)
    "Happy Mother's Day"


    The adorable digi stamp that was chosen for this card comes pre-colored and black and white.  As you can see, the cart has been removed to show you that by editing the stamp, you can use one holiday stamp for a different holiday.  These stamps are so versatile.  Isn't that cool?

     This is a gate fold card with the digi added to one side.

     A bit of inking was done around the edges of the digi and on the cheeks to give an extra bit of pop to the adorable little girl.

    Now take a moment to head over to My Paper Craft World to see what the other design team members have created for you today.

    Have a wonderful day.  Thank you for stopping by!
    ~Madison and Cindy
     
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    Wednesday, May 8, 2013

    Wonderful Wednesdays

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    CWC Wonderful Wednesday 


    Craft with Cutters Challenge #133
    Card Outreach

    This week the ladies at My Paper Crafting World are participating in the I Feel the Love Project card outreach! This is very special to me as it is the project that I started and run each month.  I would be honored if you would consider making a card for this week's challenge.  We are collecting cards in May to be handed out in June just in time for Father's Day.  They will be going to a very deserving dad, Reggie.  You can read all about this amazing man by clicking HERE.

    This month my mom and I both made cards for this post.  First let me share my mom's card with you.

    The message is clear, STAY STRONG! It is something that Ashley's dad Reggie has  been doing since Ashley had cancer the first time as a young child.  Using the Kate's ABCs Cricut cartridge two butterflies were created to symbolize the joy and fun times she has shared with her father.

    My card was designed with simple, clean lines and a personal message.  This seemed appropriate for a masculine card and I was pleased with the results.  Using the Plantin SchoolBook Cricut cartridge, several circles and shadows were cut to hold the sentiments.

     The card was also embossed and stitched to give it more pop.

    Please be sure to visit the My Paper Craft World blog to see all the other adorable cards and projects the design team members have created for you this week. You now have one month to enter this week's challenge for a chance to win a fabulous prize from our sponsor, Papercraftingworld.com. Click HERE to enter.

    Thanks for stopping by!
    ~Madison and Cindy
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