Tuesday 22 March 2016

Lasting Hearts Card Drive




Some of the team at A2Z Scrapbooking are doing a blog hop for the Lasting Hearts card drive.

What is Lasting Hearts card drive, I hear you ask.  You can read all about it on Jennifer McGuire's blog post  HERE
 
Her friend Kimberly is hoping to have copies of her helpful book along with handmade cards available for doctors to give to parents who lose their babies. What an amazing idea!

As I personally have lost a child, my first being still born, I can appreciate the difference this will make to the grieving parents.

If you are interesting in creating a card to be given to these parents when they get a book, here is the info. It is simple:
  • You can send as many cards as you would like.
  • Please use a sentiment such as: thinking of you, in my prayers, in my thoughts, sending hugs, sorry for your loss.
  • For the inside of the card, you can either leave it blank or hand-write a simple message. Not much – just simple and kind. The message can be something listed above, along with your first name and hometown. (Such as: “Sending lots of prayers from Jennifer in Cincinnati.”)
  • Please send cards in unsealed envelopes to:
          Lasting Hearts Card Drive
          2892 N Bellflower Blvd Ste 216
          Long Beach Ca 90815

 Of course the girls at A2Z are using Hero Arts products to make our cards.


 I have used the Antique Rose Stem stamp (K6136)  to emboss onto vellum.  I coloured the back with some Gelatos and then fussy cut.  I added to the PP from Rosie;s studio.  The sentiment is from Hero Arts Butterfly Pair stamp and cut (DC182)      These popular stamps are out of stock currently at A2Z Scrapbooking but you can order them by using the request custom order button on the site.


Check out our blog hop participants and comment by March 25 at 11:59 pm EDT on all the blogs for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to a2z Scrapbooking.


We would love you to make a card (or three) to send to the drive (see above for the details)

Don't forget to use the code "Dawn15" at the Az2Scrapbooking store to get 15% off your orders of $25 or more (they have the Lasting Hearts campaign stamps in stock - and many other Hero Arts goodies)

Thanks




25 comments:

Lin said...

Yes, this is such a needed idea, Dawn. I love your card! Those tiny hearts are so sweet, and perfect for this card!

Cindy C. said...

It is very lovely indeed Dawn.

Betty said...

so pretty Dawn - especially in the colors you used!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card, Dawn! Someone would definitely love that!

Dee Earnshaw said...

Such a pretty card and for a heartfelt cause:)

ThePurplePlace said...

Hugs and Love....

Denise Bryant said...

Lovely card! I love the coloring on your beautiful flower!
I'll get to work on a few cards to mail in!

Aimee Phillips said...

Very beautiful card for an amazing cause.

Dotty Jo said...

Beautiful card, Jo x

Andrea D. La Vigne said...

Very beautiful card! I especially like the coloring on the rose. I never thought to use gelatos like that. Thanks for supporting such a good cause!
Andrea
Andrea's Paper Antics

Greta said...

Absolutely gorgeous card, Dawn! I love the vellum flower & the embossed background!

Karenladd said...

I love this elegant and pretty card with your sweet rose! Thanks for sharing and supporting this wonderful cause

kiwimeskreations said...

What a pretty card Dawn - love the soft coloured rose against the darker background.
Blessings
Maxine

j said...

newbie! this is such a sweet idea...I will use this to motivate myself to making my first cards!

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Suna Stirk said...

Beautiful Dawn!

Arlene said...

Lovely. You could use this card for any occasion, but it is perfect for a sad occasion as well.

SHartl said...

Your card is so pretty and I love the soft colors of the rose. I made two cards for the drive and hope it brings comfort to a family

Chark said...

beautiful, love the flower!

D.Ann C said...

That vellum flower is gorgeous on that lovely background paper!

creationsnz said...

Dawn such a soft and lovely card for a sad occasion, and I know it makes such a difference to those in that situation. Well done you.

Lya L. said...

Beautiful card, great card drive!

Kanan Pandya said...

Beautiful card, Dawn. Love that flower with the soft colors. :-)

Zelda said...

Lovely card and such a gorgeous flower. I'm sure the recipient will appreciate it.

Monika Reeck said...

so adorable
the background with that hearts and the flower embossed in gold and nice sentiment too
Dawn I am late but as I told you I do catch up now
I am happy to see all your lovely card and i can managed to commenting it today
I love this card