Hi and welcome to SugarPea Designs Caring Hearts Special Release. You should have arrived from Laura Basen's Blog. We are so excited to join SugarPea Designs for this special hop in celebration of the upcoming 7th annual Caring Hearts Card Drive.
Vera (the mastermind behind the card drive) and Jennifer McGuire along with their team of volunteers will be collecting handmade holiday cards for the elderly that live in nursing homes from October 1 to November 25. Vera will have all of the card drive details up on her blog on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016.
I found out about the Caring Hearts Card Drive last year. I created 30 cards for the great cause. I am also the administrator of my own carehome and asked Vera if I could have cards sent to my residents. Of course with her kind heart, she said yes! My residents received two cards each last year and felt so loved when they opened them. All the cards were all so wonderful and beautifully made. I was so touched and overjoyed that I asked Vera if I could help out in 2016 and be the West coast collection center. Again, she said yes! Though I didn't know I would participate in a Blog Hop and be included with the Creative All-Stars of the cardmaking world! This is quite the honor and I'm hoping and praying that I have an ounce of creativity as all these beautiful, generous and talented ladies. I created three cards from this special release to share with you.
Caring Hearts...
This first card I created a watercolor background. I did not tape it down while painting. After using my heating tool to speed the drying process, I ran it through a laminator to help smooth out the warping. I die cut several pieces of the heart beat. Each diecut has four layers for a raised inlay look.As an administrator of a 15 bed carehome for the elderly. It takes a big caring heart to assist and look after my residents, especially those suffering with Alzheimers. I am thankful for my Care Partners whose hearts are even bigger and warmer.
My second card has very cute characters. I really enjoyed coloring this guy. I used colored pencils and then blended with gamsol odorless mineral spirits. The process is very simple and magical. I loved how this guy turned out. At my carehome, we hug are residents several times throughout the day. It does make their hearts happy.
Kindness Matters...
The last card is very simple and represents what I always try to strive in every aspect of my life...Kindness. Everyday we show love and kindness to our residents. It does matter. It is an honor to participate in the Caring Hearts Card drive as it is so close to my heart. Spread kindness everywhere you go! It is contagious and will come back to you in return.
Prizes
- SugarPea Designs is giving away the entire Caring Hearts release (3 stamp sets & 3 SugarCuts dies) to one lucky commenter. Readers have 1 week to comment (ends October 7th)
- Vera will randomly select from comments left on hop participants to give away a $25 GC to the SugarPea Designs Store
- SugarPea Designs will announce the release winner on their blog on Sunday, October 9th
SugarPea Designs will be donating 20% of all proceeds from the sale of
Caring Hearts stamp sets & dies
to the Alzheimer Association.
Now head over to Amy Kolling's Blog and check out her beautiful contribution to this great cause! Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed my creative inspiration.
Please comment below for a chance to win.
Jennifer McGuire: http://www.
Debby Hughes: http://
Kathy Racoosin: http://www.
Laura Basen: https://laurafadora.
Lynn Reloza: http://
Amy Kolling: http://stamp-n-
Vera Yates: http://lingshappyplace.
Chaitali Narla: http://
Lisa Lara: http://lisaslifelines.
Amy Rohl: http://inkaboutme.
Brianna Loeffelbein: http://
Taheerah Atchia: http://www.taheerah-
Dana Joy: http://gotjoycreations.
Wendy Ramlakhan (SugarPea Designs): http://
Love your cards! I've pinned them as inspiration for me in the future. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards... love the little lion.
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards, from such a kind heart! That lion is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully creative cards!
ReplyDeleteLovely set of cards.. love each one of them..
ReplyDeleteLove the heart beats! Excellent card inspiration! You deserve a card yourself for all of your hard work!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are just lovely Lynn. Thank you for being one of the special angels that help look after our elderly folks that require extra special care! Have a fabulous weekend. Cheers Donna Z :)
ReplyDeleteLynn, these are all wonderful, a great job. Thanks for partaking in this cause and for caring for the elderly. I am sure you are wonderful at it and clearly you have a 'giving heart!'
ReplyDeleteLove all your cards, great stamp sets!
ReplyDeleteA great stamp & die set, super cause, awesome group of gals & talent!
ReplyDeleteSo lucky the world has people like you that can take on the needs of others, I can't imagine that easy but I'm betting it's more then a job to you. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAnd what lovely cards you made for today!
just adorable cards....the lion is very cute...........
ReplyDeleteBoth fabulous, I loooove these dies. Off hopping, love Jane x
ReplyDeleteBoth fabulous, I loooove these dies. Off hopping, love Jane x
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful, thank you for the work you do each and every day. You are truly an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so much fun and cute!
ReplyDeleteWow beautiful job... I love all of them. each are unique and creative but that little lion stole my heart.. thanks so much for sharing and the chance to win
ReplyDeleteYay Caring Hearts card drive! Can't wait to join in again this year. :)
ReplyDeleteThat little lion is precious. Love the colors. Perfect for fall.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards!! I am sure your residents and their families appreciate all of the love and care you provide for them.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful cards! Cannot choose a favorite cause they are all so great!
ReplyDeleteLove the lion one especially. Keep up the good work at your care home.
ReplyDeleteLove these! The first background is amazing and I love the hugs card... Hugs are so important!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all so pretty! Love the lion one. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYour pinks and purples card is stunning. Love the lion too!
ReplyDeleteYour pinks and purples card is stunning. Love the lion too!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards love the background of the first card and the lion is adorable thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful and so is your heart. Sending big hugs your way.
ReplyDeleteMy Mom is 99 and in a nursing home. I send her a card I made every week. We talk on the phone every day too and she always asks if I made the card even though she knows I've been doing them for years. Love the colors on your first card. They're all really nice.
ReplyDeleteLove the fonty on that kindness!
ReplyDeleteLove these colorful cards. The lion is adorable.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are absolutely beautiful!!! You are so talented! What a wonderful thing you and the other crafters are doing. I hope to help out this year.
ReplyDeleteI love your cards. They will bring a smile to whomever receives it.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are very creative and unique. I love that!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! All different styles and all beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove all of your cards and that lion is so cute. TFS
ReplyDeleteThat lion will be loved by whomever receives him!
ReplyDeleteLoving the loin card so cute and colorful
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteI just love that heart beat die and your lion is so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove all your cards with these sets....so versatile.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards and such a great campaign!!
ReplyDeleteReceiving any of these cards would warm anyone's heart!
ReplyDeletewonderful cards Lynn - love participating in this drive every year!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are beautiful and the stamps are perfection!
ReplyDeleteWow, such creative cards. Love your creativity. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSusan
Your cards are awesome! So is the job you are doing at caring for the elderly. It takes a very special person to be able to give so much to those in need. You are truly a special person! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI have never participated in a card drive, but this has inspired me to do so. I love your cards.
ReplyDeleteDearest Lynn, you are quite the woman to take on such a challenging and needed care facility. Your story brought a tear to my eye as I know from personal experience the critical need of having loving and caring Care facilities. God bless you sweetie!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are as amazing as you dear, truly!
These are all stunning creations!! I love the vibrant coloring on them all! :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards. I just adore your last one about kindness. How I would so love to send these out to people. I just love the new stamps and die sets. Such a great cause.
ReplyDeleteThese animals are just awesome. Card ideas are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are lovely. The one with the little lion is so cute and happy. But the Kindness words on the last one really touched my heart. So simple but the card says love and caring from the start. Great designs. TFS
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful and creative cards--thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful and creative cards--thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards and the cause is special to me ❤
ReplyDeleteSuch fun techniques on these!! I love that first one - amazing!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cause and I love that little lion.
ReplyDeleteLove all of them but theone with the sentements and the one with heart makes me cry. I have to had this set.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Thanks! So glad it's time for the drive again.
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful cards! You did a wonderful job! This is such an awesome release for such a great cause! Thanks so much for sharing and have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful watercolor card and that lion is too gorgeous
ReplyDeleteBeautiful watercolor card and that lion is too gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThanks for the beautiful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove both the cards... they look so vibrant...
ReplyDeleteWOW !!!! You have so much creativity.... All your cards are awesome, three cards completely different and all three incredible. And of course, they are very inspiring for us, we are the lucky one's ;-)) !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards for such a great cause.
ReplyDeleteSuch great cards! beautiful and with fantastic sentiments! I will enjoy using your inspiration with some of these sets.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful! And the work you do is the epitome of kindness!
ReplyDeleteI think I will be buying the Caring Critters for sure!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful cause! I love what you've done with the sentiments and dies, but that lion stole my heart ❤
ReplyDeleteI love all the different ideas!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful cards....thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards and the heart beat die
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteOH I really like all three of your cards!! They're sure to bring a smile to the residents faces...just like the hugs you give!!
ReplyDeleteThat heartbeat die is so cool. I love the wather color background too!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful. Thank you for having a heart for the seniors.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing! I love how you watercolored the background of the heartbeat card and that die cut you layered looks awesome on it!
ReplyDeleteThoroughly gorgeous cards. Love the uniques designs you have created:)
ReplyDeletethe cards are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI especially love the reds/pinks with
the EKG line. So appropriate.
thanks for sharing.
love all three of your cards but the watercolor one with the raised heartbeat die is my favorite. That is such a unique die.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors. What great cards. Love them
ReplyDeleteI love your little coloured lion. He is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt was love at first sight when I spotted the cardiac rhythm strip with the hearts on it. Too cute. I totally love how you used it. I would not mind if your folks get my cards this year. I am having a time management crisis now: go make cards, or watch the rest of the hop!!! Thanks for these great inspirations.
ReplyDeleteNice post with your personal connection to this! Thanks so much for sharing on the blog hop and for sharing your wonderful cards!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fantastic! Thank you for all you do to help our older generation, I sincerely appreciate it. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful, and thanks for spreading kindness to the elderly people.
ReplyDeleteLove all three of your cards!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are super!
ReplyDeleteI love this set and the whole idea of the drive! Way to go
ReplyDeleteLove that knit stitch background.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful card and a wonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteWatercolored background card and apt is the heartbeat die inlay ......
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe stamp sets are wonderful. The kindness set is my favorite. Thank you for sharing your cards and for the work you do with the Alzheimer's patients. My mother died from Alzheimer's and we were all so grateful to the caregivers that helped us during her last days.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, all three
ReplyDeleteLove all the cards so many great ways to use these stamps and dies
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteLynn, You've created such a beautiful card. Thank you for sharing with us, love the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteLynn, You are as creative as the rest of the crew! Congrats on your "promotion" in the Caring Hearts drive. I give you SO much credit for what you are doing AND for your every day work with men and women in your care. I myself was a teacher for over 30 years and always felt that my work with my students was the most important thing I did! I sent cards last year and intend to do so again this year. AND< I love the release (already bought something early this morning!!)
ReplyDeleteI really really like the chevron background!!
ReplyDeletegreat cards, great cause!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful watercolor. Thank you for all you do, my mom had Alzheimers and everyone at the care center was patient and kind, most of them were at my moms service.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are quite unique. Thanks for the great ideas.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I love these critters!
ReplyDeleteOh my, these stamps are the greatest. On my wish list for sure. Wonderful composition.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards to set off these lovely products!
ReplyDeleteFab cards, Lynn!!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards! The lion is adorable. All three cards are great. Thanks for the work you do. It takes a special person to take care of the elderly.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are super! I especially love the lion card. You are doing wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards for this Kindness Campaign! I love how fun yet loving they are and how they encourage kind thoughts, putting others first. Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are awesome; so is the cause
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, and the cause is fantastic! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove both your cards and as a volunteer working with seniors I really appreciate all the work you do with the elderly we will all be there one day and I don't think anyone realises how attached you become to them THANK YOU. Such a great cause
ReplyDeleteI just love your cards!
ReplyDeleteAnd bless you for the path you have chosen to work in!
Such gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteLove these sentiments!!!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are a delight. I especially enjoyed the first one. What a fabulous background! Well cone.
ReplyDeleteThese are all beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so cute! I love the 3rd one-the one with "kindness" on it three times. That is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteLynn, all 3 of your cards are Great.Love the heartbeat on your first card, the little lion on your 2nd card would make anyone smile and the simplicity of your 3rd card says it all. Kindness is so easy, more people should practice it!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards Lynn.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great set of stamps and dies. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteAll three of your cards are great, but that first one is a stunner!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip about using a laminator to smooth out warping!
ReplyDeleteAnother excellent tutorial. Thanks for showing us your lovely creations. Love you dies and stamps!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful! My favorite is the one with the little lion...super coloring!
ReplyDeleteI love all of your cards!
ReplyDeleteOMG this is so fabulous, I love it
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed each of your cards. Hope to participate in the drive this year.
ReplyDeleteLove your post and each of your cards!
ReplyDeleteLike the variety of cards. Fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards. The sets are all so special.
ReplyDeleteLove all your cards. Each one is as beautifully done as the next. Thanks for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the lion, he is so cute! What great use of some awesome stamp sets!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards. My personal favorite is the last one, but that lion is adorable. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards - I am a new fan of Sugar Pea Designs. The stamp sets are awesome.
ReplyDeleteLove this caring campaign(: Thanks for making all this "beating" kindness cards! It looks real fabulous!
ReplyDeleteSuch inspirational cards - for those of us viewing them and those who will receive them.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get started making cards for those who need our kindness more than we will ever know. Knowing a card from one of us may be the only thing they receive, Caring Hearts are what we are trying to give to each of them.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a blessing to have people like you in the world. Thank you for sharing your heart with those who really need kindness and love.
ReplyDeleteI think your cards are awesome and am certainly going to lift all three of them.
Wonderful cards, love
ReplyDeletethe beautiful backgrounds
and that lion is fabulous.
Carla from Utah
Wonderful cards, love
ReplyDeletethe beautiful backgrounds
and that lion is fabulous.
Carla from Utah
Love the adorable lion. Great cause.
ReplyDeleteWonderful work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! The first one rally caught my eye with its fab colors and details!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards with awesome layouts.
ReplyDeleteWhat funny and lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteWhat funny and lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards :o)
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, especially that first one with the heart beat die cut blended into it, so cute!!
ReplyDeleteI love all of your designs using these sets!
ReplyDeleteI like the three kindness card.
ReplyDeleteKindness card is one I really like. The lion is so cute! Love the little animals!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are lovely. What a wonderful person you are to care for the elderly in such a loving way.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and great job on spreading kindness at your work place, as I have a daughter that is a RN and she also spread so much kindness too at her job as we all might need that at some point in time.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards Lynnie. Love the sweet images and awesome dies. What a great card drive.
ReplyDeleteLove them all! Great job! Super cute
ReplyDeleteI love the heart beat card, it's the first I've seen on the blog hop and it's so cool!
ReplyDeleteLoved the heartbeats card, but the simplicity of the kindness card seems to reflect the generosity and caring of your own heart with what you shared about your job.
ReplyDeleteThe lion hugging the heart touched me more than any of the other cards. What could be the reason. I think your choice of background colors contributed greatly.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards. Simple yet effective.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteyour cards are amazing and full of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are simply fabulous. I love the heart beat across the page. The lion with the heart is darling. You did a terrific job, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLio took my Heart!
ReplyDeleteThese are really fun! I love the great color!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, wonderful stamps, wonderful cause, what could make it any better! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAll the cards are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your beautiful work
ReplyDeleteI love this card simple and right to the truth.
ReplyDeleteSooooo cute kindness card. I LOOOVE it
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards! I especially love the lion card--so sweet!
ReplyDeleteAll three cards are lovely! I especially like the background on the first one!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! This is a great cause!!! And your cards are absolutely adorable!!! <3
ReplyDeleteAwesome story behind how you got involved in this card drive. Your work is very important we are very thankful that there is a caring heart out there like yours to take care of our elderly. Your cards are really pretty I especially like your water colored with the raised heart beat.
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious batch of sweet and lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards and I love how you shared a bit of yourself and story with each card. thanks for all you do :)
ReplyDeleteI love your cards. These new stamps are terrific and so is this cause. This will be my third year participating and I can't wait to get started.
ReplyDeleteI really like your "heartbeat" card - great color!
ReplyDeleteLove the lion card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards for such a great cause!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! I think I have to have that kindness die!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. This drive is close to my heart. I'm a retired geriatric nurse. A close long-time friend was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Thanks for caring.
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful cards, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, Lynn. I'm certainly that your residents feel and appreciate your caring nature. Kudos!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful idea! Sharing kindness.
ReplyDeleteLove the raised heartbeat! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the watercolor card. As a fellow nurse, I totally appreciate the heart bear stamp and dye. So cool. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletethe lion is adorbable!!!!
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used the heart monitor die for embossing! Very cute cards, thanks for sharing!
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