I am so excited to be a part of the #spreadjoynotgerms Blog Hop created by Catherine Pooler and The Hedgehog Hollow! We are all going through a REALLY hard time with the COVID-19 up ending our lives. Now more than ever we need connection and something to make us smile but since we can't give hugs, we can send them!
I created a mermaid card to send oceans of love to a friend. I used the My Favorite Things Mermazing Stamp Set from Ellen Hutson (Sponsor) and created the background with Catherine Pooler's Deco Fan Stencil , Catherine Pooler Twisted Sunburst Stencil and Ellen Hutson Gina K Glitz Glitter Gelz.
Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is something you have done to Spread Joy during your quarantine?
A: Me? I sent 25 cards to my grandma's nursing home for all the residents in her ward
Supplies:
Ellen Hutson My Favorite Things Mermazing
Ellen Hutson Gina K Glitz Glitter Gel
Ellen Hutson Pierced Hexagon Die by Avery Elle
Catherine Pooler Deco Fan Stencil
Catherine Pooler Twisted Sunburst Stencil
Ink 2 Paper Perfect Match Cardstock Hibiscus
Ink 2 Paper Perfect Match Cardstock Tropical Teal
Ink 2 Paper Perfect Match Cardstock Bright Buttercup
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ReplyDeleteYour mermaid card is absolutely stunning. Your coloring is perfect and the background is beautiful. I have been sending out cards by the dozens during this rough time just hoping to put a smile on people's faces.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card, I love the mermaid and the glitz background.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of this card--it does put a smile on my face! Thanks for participating!
ReplyDeleteI love this colorful mermaid in her ocean of love. It will bring joy to the lucky one who finds this in their mailbox. I have found my joy in creating at least 4 cards every day if not more, and I have given them to members of my care team at church to send out to those who live alone from our congregation and have missed socializing with their friends at church.
ReplyDeleteYour mermaid card is so sweet! I love the sparkling background! I follow your blog and now I am following you on IG!
ReplyDeleteYour mermaid is absolutely adorable! I love all of the vibrant color elements in your project!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Meghan! LOVE those delish colours and your card design is fabulous. The texture is gorgeous. Hugs, Wends xoxo
ReplyDeleteCute card, the embossing background looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCute little mermaid! Love the layout and bright colors of your cheerful card!
ReplyDeleteWonderful mermaid card. I have always admired your work especially your colouring
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling card with the mermaid, so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteCute, thanks for thinking of us and sharing.
ReplyDeleteMeghan I see your cards all over challenges and Facebook. You never make a bad card! Your work is awesome and inspires me. This little mermaid card is adorable!
ReplyDeleteStay Healthy!
I call people on the phone each week to spread joy and to pray with them - as sweet mermaid card - TFS
ReplyDeleteSmiling at people as I go on my walk. Talking to people, and spreading anti-hysteria. So many people have bought in to the hysteria, but my family hasn't....
ReplyDeleteHello my sweet friend!! :) You're so good about sending our your cards and I'm sure the nursing home was just thrilled to receive your created smiles!! I adore your sweet little mermaid card here...so sweet and very inspiring which is something I need right now as you know!! I've been coloring and I've sent out a couple of cards to my family...hope to do more soon! :) Thanks for the wonderful inspiration which is why I'm hopping! HUGS
ReplyDeleteLove this!!!
ReplyDeletePretty card!!! I have been sending cards. and I also donated my boxes of acetate so they can be made into face shields for our Healthcare providers.
ReplyDeleteStriking card Meghan, so happy you were able to send out cards ..stay calm and make cards is the best otion these days, thanks for sharing and the hop, hugs Blankina
ReplyDeleteCute Mermaid card.
ReplyDeleteLove the card! I have been sending out cards to my family and co-workers and some nurses. I love sending smiles!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! I baked chocolate chip cookies for my brother's 60th birthday - of course there were 60 cookies! lol
ReplyDeleteLove this bright card! Great patterns and colors! I've been cleaning my studio and making cards for the people I miss.
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet to send hugs to the residents!!♡♡ these are really cute! I did subscribe to your blog, cant wait to follow you. But I've never done the instantgrams thingy, still hoping to see your blog and enter your monthly! Thanks for the inspiration and please be well!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I have had serious mojo issues so this hop comes at the perfect time. I mostly have just been trying to survive working from home while helping my daughter with school but I am going to start making cards this weekend. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThe little mermaid is adorable and your card is awesome. Definitely spreads joy today.
ReplyDeleteLove the bright colors!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card! I love the bright colors!
ReplyDeleteBright, happy, colorful. Nice card.
ReplyDeletecute card
ReplyDeleteVery cute! your coloring is beautiful
ReplyDeleteCheryl (SheStamps)
http://shestamps.blogspot.com/
Great ideas! I love this hop! Take care and stay safe!
ReplyDeletewonderful card. Thanks for sharing your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Ute
DT Whimsy Stamps
Awww, so cute! I love the happy colors :)
ReplyDeleteLove the mermaid I need this stamp in my life tyfs great card
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspiration, especially during this difficult time. A nice pick me up.
ReplyDeleteDarling card for the hop! Love the mermaid and the cheery color combo! Beautiful coloring!
ReplyDeleteI'm spreading joy by offering my help to a friend who is at high risk. When I shop, I check with her and see if there's anything she needs that I can pick up for her.
cute card. great sentiment. LOVE your bright colors
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute, vibrant card. Love the sparkly stenciled background. Made me smile.
ReplyDeleteSweet card Meghan. Who ever receives this, is going too love it. I am working on some cards to send to people.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colouring and design! I'm continuing to send out birthday cards to friends and family. It gives me great joy when they call and tell me how much they loved getting their home-made cards. Thanks for spreading some joy today and being part of this amazing hop!
ReplyDeleteREally like this card, especially the stenciled background. Makes the mermaid pop.
ReplyDeleteCute card - really love the background!
ReplyDeleteJessi Brown- Such a beautiful card! Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and bright and fun!!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteShe is so cute and your coloring is awesome!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Love the background!
ReplyDeleteYour card really is adorable! Nice job!!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable mermaid card. TFS
ReplyDeleteLove, love that little mermaid! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. I love the coloring on the mermaid and the sparkly background. I have sent several cards to Cards for Kindness to be distributed. thank you
ReplyDeleteLove your mermaid card! I spread joy by sending 30 Easter cards, many to widows and single friends who are quarantined all alone!
ReplyDeleteFabulous background work on both panels for this precious mermaid!! Sweet, sweet card!!
ReplyDeleteI love the glitter glitz gel! I haven't tried it yet, but I do own it and am now enabled to get it out and start working with some stencils. Love the simple elegance of this card!
ReplyDeleteBright colors will brighten the day.
ReplyDeleteThis darling mermaid is bound to brighten anyone's day. I've only sent a few cards because I'm working fulltime from home. I've been sending my co-workers funny gifs, thoughts for the day etc. just to send a little cheer and keep connected.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great happy card.
ReplyDeleteYour bold coloring is perfectly done, amazing card!
ReplyDeleteI just think it is wonderful what you and all the companies are doing to bring light and cheer to stampers. Thank you so very much.
ReplyDeleteDarling cards! perfect for this hop! Thank you to all who have come together! I have sent some cards to my mom in a nursing home as well as some thank you notes.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card and how sweet of you to send cards to the nursing home♥
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and bright! New subscriber here and on instagram :)
ReplyDeleteMer-maizing! I love all the glitter!
ReplyDeleteLove the sparkly background And the cute mermaid. Sending cards is a great way to get a smile. They get something fun and cheery instead of just bills
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful card
ReplyDeleteI love the bright colors!
ReplyDeleteI am amazed by your effort for the senior residents. Kudos to you!!
Very cute!
ReplyDeleteVery cute little mermaid and a darling Flounder
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteCute mermaid!
ReplyDeleteYour mermaid is a sweetie! Fabulous colors!
ReplyDeleteHi Meghan! I am still working outside my home, so my life is still pretty much the same as before, except for all the added precautions and preventive measures! Your card is super cute as usual, my friend! :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable! I am a healthcare worker, but I still find time to make cards to my family and friends that I'm missing so much!
ReplyDeleteThe mermaid is awesome
ReplyDeleteI can't see any pictures.
ReplyDeleteCute card! I love the mermaid. Thank for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in on the blog hop, and for sharing the joy with all of us!
ReplyDeleteI have been making cards for scrapbook.com’s Cards for Kindness campaign.
Altho I can't see your card for some reason, that was a great idea to send cards to seniors. Prayerful hugs, Germaine
ReplyDeleteMeghan your cards are always a treat to the eyes.. The mermaid, colorung and the placement is always fun to see❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteI cannot see you pictures which makes me a little sad, (I hear that it is a darling mermaid) but I love that you made the cards for the nursing home! :)
ReplyDeletePictures of the card arent loading for me - must be a setting somewhere but it's making me sad going by everyone else's fun comments!
ReplyDeleteI’m having the same problem. I can’t view your card. Just an amber rectangle with a circle & dash in the middle🙁. Glad it’s not just me....
ReplyDeleteSadly, I can't see the lovely mermaid card other commenters are talking about. Sending cards to your grandma's nursing home is a wonderful gesture. I hope she stays safe!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet. Love her little fishy friend. Thanks for sharing with the Spread Joy Not Germs bloghop. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteI love you colors you picked. The mermaid is stunning!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Love all the little details. xx
ReplyDeleteBeing isolated at home, I don't know
ReplyDeletethat I've done anything to spread
joy. My "kids" bring groceries
and visit periodically. Guess it
makes them happy to see me healthy.
Love the mermaid. Cute card.
thanks for sharing
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Super cute, bright & cheery card!
ReplyDeleteI sent cards to my local nursing home too! I feel so bad for those old folks whose family can't visit them right now! Thanks for sharing your cards.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card! And how awesome of you to make cards for your Grandma's nursing home!
ReplyDeleteThe mermaid is so cute. I love how the background makes it look like water. Thanks. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteCute and sparkly mermaid card. I have been sending cards, emails and calling friends and family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cheery little mermaid card. It is so cute and thank you for all the cards you sent to your grandma's nursing home. It's a little tough for the residents during this time.. I'm glad you could cheer them up with your cards!
ReplyDeleteI love your mermaid card you created. So cute. Such a great thing you did sending cards to your grandma's nursing home. I can only image how tough for them being cut off from family and friends. I donate to childrens hospital, and military throughout the year. Keep sending smiles through the mail. It helps.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet, these colours look so pretty together!
ReplyDeletegreat teal/blue background, pow
ReplyDeletesweet card - love the sentiment
ReplyDeleteCUTE! Love your coloring and the background! XO
ReplyDeletelovely card! love the coloring of the mermaid. So glad that you took an initiative to send those cards xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. To spread joy I've sent over 30 cards to friends and family.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying really hard not to be grumpy. That's how I'm spreading joy :)
ReplyDeleteCute mermaid card & pretty coloring! Spreading the joy —. sending cards to people I normally text. It is as though I have stepped back in time BC (before computers) when I use to write letters to all my friends.
ReplyDeleteOh that sparkly background! Your card is simply wonderful. The receipient will definitely feel joyful upon opening.
ReplyDeleteLove the colorfulness of your card!!! It just makes me so happy<3<3<3 Stay healthy! Stay safe! Keep crafting!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling mermaid with great colors.
ReplyDeleteCute card! Great to send out! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable!!! Love MFT's images and this one is not exception! Fabulous background, too!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card. I may have to buy this stamp set 😁😁
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet card. I'm sure your friend will be delighted to receive it and it will brighten her day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card you created! These colors are so fun together. :) I love that you made 25 cards to send to your grandma’s nursing home; that’s awesome!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Meghan, I love the background!! I have sent cards and masks to friends and family. That is so very nice of you. Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteThis little Mermaid card should bring some happiness to someone. Great card thanks
ReplyDeleteMeghan your card is Mer-Mazing!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so sweet, Meghan! I love this wonderful design and cute little mermaid! Well done sending all those cards sending happy thoughts to your Grandmother's nursing home! I'm sure they gave lots of smiles!! Stay safe! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet mermaid card...love the clean design. I have also sent out cards but not as many. Good enouragement!
ReplyDeleteLove the card. I'm still working so I haven't been able to send as much joy as I would like. 3 cards have been mailed off - 2 birthdays and a hello thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card. I LOVE that colour combination! It really pops :D
ReplyDeleteI have made up and sent some card kits to friends who don't normally make cards. I put in full instructions and everything they would need to make 4 cards. The idea being they can then send them on and keep spreading the love. I have also got a few other craft kits to send to my other crafty friends that should be a little bit different to what they normally do :D
Huge hugs
Amy xx
Perfect card! Thank you for helping to spread joy!
ReplyDeleteMeghan I love your card! The background you created looks amazing and that sweet mermaid ~ who wouldn't smile when they opened the envelope to see her! Great card and I appreciate the inspiration on this blog hop! Stay SAFE!!
ReplyDeleteI am a nurse in a nursing home my residents would love these cards
ReplyDeleteLove use of the stencil!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card! Love the cute mermaid images... wonderful coloring... and oh, that background! So pretty! Love the texture and the sparkle! Thanks for the inspiration. God bless!
ReplyDeleteLove the Hexagn frame and color combo.
ReplyDeleteYour card is really sweet, Meghan. What have I been doing to spread some joy? ... I've given some homegrown courgette plants to one of our neigbours who loves gardening. I try and post uplifting photos on my FB and more than ever trying to see the funny side of life and sharing it with friends. I also started to do Facebook live crafting sessions, had the first one on Friday after which one of my crafty friends felt inspired to make her first one-layer card. It's very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a lovely time. Stay safe and healthy . xxx
Mermaid card is so precious. I love the happy colors. Great card.
ReplyDeleteAdorable mermaid! Love the design of your card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card!
ReplyDeletePretty
ReplyDeleteYou're such a generous person! So kind of you to think of all those people and send them handmade cards
ReplyDeleteYour mermaid is adorable. Thank you for sharing kindness to the nursing home residents.
ReplyDeleteThe backgrounds are perfect. The little mermaid is so cute and colored beautifully. I love all the shimmer and shine. I take care of my parents who are 90 & 94, so I stay home to keep them safe. TFS!
ReplyDeleteLove the background! Such a colorful, fun card!!
ReplyDeleteLove that you sent cards to the nursing home. I'm sure they are missing the visits from their people. Sweet card. I'm still working so not much time to create. At work we try to keep everyone laughing. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card!!! Still working here, not much time for creating. Trying to navigate. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love mermaids. And your card is showcasing one perfectly. Amazing work! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for the amazing inspiration! This card is really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe non-traditional magenta, cyan, lemon yellow primaries sing on this card; beautiful! ✨
ReplyDeleteThis card is so cute , the little mermaid looks happy.
ReplyDeleteI made some bookmarks for my friends.
Valerija xx
Such a lovely card. Your mermaid is colored to perfection. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so sweet so bright and cheery! I had plan I made 20 cards for the nursing home in my hometown upon further investigation I found out there was 60+ residents!! I had to go thru my stash but I found 40+ more cards to donate. Whew!
ReplyDeleteThat little mermaid is so cute! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove this gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteCute card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting such a cute card!
ReplyDeleteDarling mermaid card! I and my husband were able to send "gifts" to a number of needy people we know of, and hope it is received with the love it was intended.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty coloring on your mermaid card. My favorite Wow embossing powder is Fairy Tale.
ReplyDeleteI love the colours, and the mermaid and the sentiment, great great card thank you for creating - Megan Flynn Australia https://meganskaszazzblog.wordpress.com/
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creation, love the glitz! Awesome event to spread Joy during these uncertain times! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card Meghan!!! I love that you sent cards to your grandma's nursing home....I bet it really made their day. I wish I could say I did something wonderful like that, but I didn't. I live in the middle of nowhere and have been just staying home avoiding people, including the post office. You sweet girl are an inspiration :) Hugs....Janie
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cute card but the colors really make it stand out
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card!! Great color combination and design, with awesome coloring too :)
ReplyDeleteYour friend will be very happy with this colorful card!
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to make some fun happy mail with book marks included to family and friends.
What a most thoughtful and sweet gesture! I know your adorable cards will be greatly appreciated! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute mermaid card, Meghan. Your art is always so fun and inspiring. Thanks for the encouragement during this not-so-fun time. I really appreciate it. Stay healthy and blessed.
ReplyDeleteKaren Letchworth
www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com
Wonderful card. Love all the texture and color.
ReplyDeleteCute!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the background
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your cute card during the hop.Please stay safe.
ReplyDeleteI like the stencil addition with the gel.
ReplyDeleteOh what a lovely card. adore the sparkle!
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ReplyDeleteI've been a busy gal with making masks and cards for our essential workers. As for this beautiful card. It is beautiful from the background and all. I love it
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I have been making masks for family members, and sent a card with some activity pages to my granddaughter. Thanks for spreading a bit of joy today.
ReplyDeleteSo bright and cheerful, perfect for being in this together.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card. I have been making/sending cards to family, friends and church members when I have time off. It helps a lot in this crazy time.
ReplyDeleteCute card; pretty colors. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletelove that MFT mermaid! beautiful card. colors coordinate so well.
ReplyDeleteCUTENESS GALORE :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your sweet mermaid, CHEERY colours and sentiment!
Thank You for sharing and INSPIRING!
WTG with the 25 cards to your Grandma's nursing, that's a LOT of paper HUGS. I've been making creative papercraft activities for neighbourhood kids, the parents are enjoying the distraction while the kids are having a little fun with social distancing.
Your Mermazing Mermaid is so perfect to make them smile!! You Grandmother's nursing home was thrilled I'm sure! Gorgeously done! #spreadjoynotgerms I'm sending cards to shut in's including my mother in law and her twin who turned 95 during this time. We also sent Publix fried chicken and 2 Sara Lee Cheesecakes to make them happy!! Sending cards to friends who need uplifting, and those who have had accidents. So many reasons to keep crafting and sharing with others!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! I made over 60 cards but need to call the local nursing home to see if they would like them. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely darling card sweet Meghan! #stayhomestaysafe!
ReplyDeleteVibrant and so cheery. That background is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bright and cheery card! Lovely colouring and great layout. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute and fun card! Love the vibrant colors, sweet image and fabulous sparkle.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet mermaid card! So lovely that you brightened the people's day!
ReplyDeleteI have made masks for my friend and her colleagues at a small care centre for elderly people. I also post a picture every day with something positive.
Thank you for spreading joy with the hop!! xx
Thank you for participating in this excellent way to encourage stay-at-home!
ReplyDeleteMy kids and I went through the neighborhood last week, leaving little notes and home baked cookies on the doorsteps. We have some of the most amazing neighbors who have always been more than generous with their time and we miss them!
ReplyDeleteHi Meghan :) That was very kind of you to send the cards to your Grandma's nursing home. I bet they brought plenty of smiles!!! I love this card you created...vivid color palettes, wonderful compositions and cute embellishing! I'm starting on some Thank You cards tomorrow morning. Thanks for inspiring me :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is so pretty! I love the card design and the glitter background which is perfect with the mermaid. I have been making a lot of cards during the stay at home. I'm sending them out to family and friends hoping to brighten their day.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card! Your friend is going to love it!
ReplyDeleteI can't love this enough!
ReplyDeleteThank you Meghan for sharing your colorful adorable mermaid card. How wonderful that you sent 25 cards to the nursing home. So pleased you joined us at STAMPlorations Stencil Challenge. Stay safe and creative. Hugs....Nancy
ReplyDeleteSWOON!! I LOVE the Card Design that you shared!! Such a SWEET Scene!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card and I love the background for this cute mermaid! Great job.
ReplyDeleteJust a darling card. Love your coloring. Thanks for a wonderful hop and the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAwww Meghan this is super cute! Love her! Thank you for doing this and sharing your creativity with us!
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