Hero Arts | Lasting Hearts Blog Hop
Hello all and thank you for joining us today for the Lasing Hearts Blog Hop hosted by Hero Arts. You can read more about Lasting Hearts and how YOU can support this amazing cause below.
I decided to keep my card simple. I started by blending Distress Wild Honey and Mustard Seed inks onto Tim Holtz watercolor paper and adding droplets of water. Next I stamped Sending Hugs and So Sorry sentiment in black ink from the So Sorry Stamp & Cut set from Hero Arts. Hero Arts is donating 25% of the profits from this and a few other stamps to support the Lasting Hearts efforts, in cooperation with Angela Miller, the author of “You Are The Mother of All Mothers.
I also stamped and die cut a number of flowers and leaves from the You’re So Lovely set. I used Dandelion Hybrid ink, Ultra Pink and Strawberry Hybrid for the flowers and Green Apply and Moss Hybrid inks for the leaves.
I die cut a heart out of gold mirror cardstock using a die from the Stamp & Cut set from Hero Arts and foam mounted it over the floral cluster. Lastly, I added glossy accents over the yellow, pink and strawberry berries.
The inside of the card was also hand-stamped with a powerful You Have Withing You a Sacred Strength message.
LASTING HEARTS
Lasting Hearts was started by Kimberly Saldaña, Director of Sales at Hero Arts.
Lasting Hearts is here to help comfort parents, mothers in particular, who have lost a piece of their heart. Learn more HERE.
If you’d like to donate, you can do so HERE. You can also send a handmade card to this address:
Lasting Hearts Card Drive
2892 N Bellflower Blvd Ste 216
Long Beach, CA 90815
BLOG HOP
If you’ve arrived from my dear friend Libby Hickson you are right on track as I am the last stop on this hop. Be sure to start from beginning at Hero Arts Blog. Or see the full hop order below:
- Kelly Rasmussen
- Sandy Allnock
- Mariana Grigsby
- Clare Prezzia
- May Sukyong Park
- Amy Tsuruta
- Libby Hickson
- Yana Smakula
GIVEAWAY
Be sure to visit everyone on the hop list and leave a comment. Hero Arts is giving away a special prize to three lucky commenters – Angela Miller’s “You Are the Mother of All Mothers” book, as well as the So Sorry Stamp & Cut set. Please comment by Sunday, March 6 at 11:59 PT, winners will be announced next week on Hero Arts blog.
SUPPLIES
HA |
HA |
HA |
SSS | SCÂ | HA |
SSS | SC |
SSS |
SSS | SC |
SSS | SC |
SSS | SC |
SSS | SC |
SSS | SC |
SSS | SCÂ | HA |
SSS | SCÂ | HA |
SSS | SCÂ | HA |
SSS | SCÂ | HA |
SSS | SCÂ | HA |
SSS |
SSS |
SSS |
SSS |
raggiodiluce82
March 4, 2016Wow!!! What a lovely initiative!!! Your card is amazing!!!! Love the sentiment!!!
sasha728
March 4, 2016What a beautiful card! I really like all the die cuts.
sasha728
March 4, 2016What a beautiful card! I really like all the die cuts!
Angie Hall
March 5, 2016Beautiful card. I love the tiny hearts you scattered around the flowers. Thanks for sharing the inside of your card too. Your support of the card drive is appreciated.
Patty E
March 5, 2016Beautiful card as usual Yana! You always make such beautiful arrangements on your cards!!
Mary-Anne V.
March 5, 2016Very pretty how you combined these colours and flowers! lovely card for those who need support.
Sue
March 5, 2016Such a bright and cheery card for someone going through something so tragic. Lovely card and beautiful touches added!
Sue
March 5, 2016Such a pretty card – the yellow just pops. What a wonderful card to send someone going through something so tragic. I love the watercolor effect and the coordinating inside of the card.
craftmommy
March 5, 2016Pretty and bright colors cards with perfect sentiment.
Lisa M
March 5, 2016This is a wonderful cause and often overlooked. I’m so glad that more attention is being given to this. The set is beautiful and I hope to see the book in our hospital.
Nancy
March 5, 2016Oh, I really love the card. The recipient will be so touched!
Carol
March 5, 2016Love the yellow back ground. What a great idea, it just ties everything in together. Thank you.
terrie rodrigue
March 5, 2016Your bright colored card turned out really nice…
Thanks for your support
hugs
terrie rodrigue
March 5, 2016Your bright colored card turned out really nice.
Thanks for your support.
hugs
Be
March 5, 2016Love the card. Gold heart is so touching.
beth swisher
March 5, 2016Beautiful card.
juliebrus
March 6, 2016What a bright card to cheer someone up with. Thank you for sharing with us.
Pam Rudzki
March 6, 2016Very pretty card Yana. Bright & cheery!
Sandy Small
March 6, 2016I enjoy your cards, they are so creative! Thanks for sharing!
Barbara-Jean
March 6, 2016I certainly like what I see. You said you were going to have a simple card…wow, I think it’s quite intricate and beautiful. Thank you.
halomom
March 6, 2016Your card is lovely. I like the flowers and the encouraging sentiment.
Linda E.
March 6, 2016Colors are uplifting. Thanks for sharing.
Sydney G
March 6, 2016Lovely cause. I’m busy making cards with some friends to send in. Thank you for the inspiration.
Mo Falcone
March 6, 2016Lovely card Thanks for sharing
Judy B
March 6, 2016Yana, you always make such beautiful cards. I love your coloring and design. Thanks for sharing.
Kathy Mc
March 7, 2016Very striking card, Yana, with a heartfelt message! Great way to end a very worthy and inspiring hop.
Agata
March 7, 2016Such a beautiful card, love that it is stamped outside and inside!
Dianne Kozil
March 7, 2016Lovely card. I just received my stamps and dies on Sat. Anxious to give it a go.
Kate B
March 7, 2016This is a gorgeous card, inside and out!
lolyborda43
March 7, 2016I love how you arranged the flowers! Beautiful card! TFS
Erin C.
March 7, 2016Absolutely beautiful card, Yana (as usual)!!! I also love that the design continues to the inside! 😀
Nancy Wilcox
March 9, 2016Beautiful card. I love the gold heart element.
Mary B.
March 9, 2016Love the bright colors.
Linda Duensing
March 10, 2016Oh so pretty and colorful. Love the stamp set with the dies. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.