Three minute get well card

I can't tell you how impressed I am with the tireless Tara Cardwell who set up The St Lukes Charity Challenge to raise money for the St Lukes hospice in Sheffield which offers care for terminally ill adults and their families. The challenge, which celebrates its first anniversary this month, offers a prize for the month's winning entry but there's a twist: you can actually send your cards in, along with any other spare cards you might have, and they're then sorted and sold and the money used to help keep the hospice open.

So, you really can make a difference with your card making - and I hope you will! This month's challenge is Bling and I've come up with a get well card with a bit of sparkle. Come and have a look:

 I've used the apple in the Fruit and Flowers stamp set on p.14 of the spring mini catalogue - and by the way, I've only just realised how much I use this set; it is so versatile - you only have to click on the set in my sidebar to see the range of cards you can make with it. Here's a close up of this one:

I used markers and my stamp-a-majig to create a coloured image group using the apple and sentiment, then embellished it with self-adhesive rhinestones and a heart punched out of the red Glimmer Paper from the mini catalogue. Don't forget that items from the mini catalogue are only available until the end of April - I'd hate for you to miss out.

Here's what you'll need to make today's card:

Stamps: Fruit and Flowers, Sincere Salutations

Ink: Real Red, Old Olive and Soft Suede markers

Card stock: Whisper White, Old Olive

Other: Glimmer Paper, Small Heart punch, Basic Rhinestones, stamp-a-majig

I'd be delighted to order any of these items for you and can have them delivered to your address in the UK. I'm committed to providing excellent customer service and am always happy to offer help and advice. To place your order, just send me an email or give me a call on 01280 820593. And don't forget to add a free pack of designer paper if your order is £45 or more (Offer limited to one pack per qualifying order - click here for details).

I'm hoping today's card will win more approval from my daughter than Tuesdays 'purple rain' card!

Thank you for visiting me today and especially to my followers and to all those who take the time to comment or send messages. I really enjoy getting your feedback and very much appreciate your encouragement. I'll be back tomorrow and hope to see you then.