August Card Swap And Contest Entry

Got the cards done for my swap. I always have a problem coming up with an idea for a school card.  Here's what I came up with.

The paper I used is from a pack by Reflections called Back To School. It's a cute pack of paper with the pieces I used plus one with letters on black and another with apples on white. The apple was an old stamp sis had so I added the A and cut them out by hand. I don't remember the brand on the sentiment stamp but I know I got several different ones at Joanns. (I love that store). Added some ribbon as the divider between the two papers so the seam didn't show. I think it turned out pretty cute.
Now on to others things. Like entering it in the contest.  You can enter too at http://cardztv.blogspot.com/
I have also entered at
http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/search/label/Linky%20Party
http://www.clearlyistamp.blogspot.com/2013/08/cisc-5-school-time.html
Have a great evening.

Hi all.  I've been playing with stamping lately. I like the shadow effect you can get. I also like some of the new border punches my sis and I got. I've been playing with those also. This is my attempt of using both on a card. Think I'll donate it to a gal I know that owns the Black and Orange Cat Foundation in Ohio. You can find her here http://www.bandocats.org/ . She does great work. Maybe she can get a buck out of the card towards helping the kitties. Anyway, I thought I'd share with everyone. I really need a better cat stamp.

What do you think? Good, bad or just ugly.
Well got to run. I need to finish my card swap cards for this month. I hope to enter a contest with them. Wish me luck. I'll post a pic when I get them done.
Have a great day.