Hello and welcome to the Hero Arts Lasting Hearts blog hop. You should have arrived here by way of sweet & talented Amy Tsuruta's blog. If you didn't, head on back to the Hero Arts blog to begin at the very beginning.
We're hopping today to tell you about three new products from Hero Arts, in support of Lasting Hearts. My friend and coworker Kimberly started this non-profit organization to assist mothers as they are going through unimaginable pain - the loss of a pregnancy. You can read Kimberly's heartbreaking story here. I am so amazed by her strength and her compassion to turn her own heartache into a cause to help so many other grieving mothers.
Hero Arts has three new products, with 25% of sales going to Lasting Hearts. The money will be used to provide the book "You Are The Mother of All Mothers" by Angela Miller to OB/GYN offices, to give to women who have suffered loss.
For my first card, I used stamps from the So Sorry Stamp & Cut set, stamped in Crimson hybrid ink. The background is watercolored, and it's nice and flat for mailing.
This next card uses the same So Sorry Stamp & Cut set. This time I created a heart stencil by die cutting with one of the dies. Then I sponged on Pool, Aquatic and Summer Sky ink. It needed a little extra something, so I took a black pen and doodled on the heart outlines.
I made these cards single-layer so I can easily mail them. Not only can you donate to purchase books for Lasting Hearts, but they are also collecting handmade cards to include with the donated books. Send cards with unsealed envelopes to:
Lasting Hearts Card Drive
2892 N Bellflower Blvd Ste 216
Long Beach, CA 90815
And now, let's get on with the hop! Next up is Yana Smakula, who I have no doubt has created something beautiful! The entire hop list is below - be sure to visit everyone and leave comments, Hero Arts is hosting a giveaway that will be drawn from all of the comments on all of the blogs!
The Hero Arts Blog
Kelly Rasmussen
Sandy Allnock
Mariana Grigsby
Clare Prezzia
May Sukyong Park
Amy Tsuruta
Libby Hickson (you are here!)
Yana Smakula
Thanks for stopping by!
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Very creative. Love it.
ReplyDeleteLove them both Libby.
ReplyDeletevery beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and a wonderful cause! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBoth designs are so pretty, Libby! I especially love your stenciled and doodled hearts!
ReplyDeleteTwo amazing cards. Love the uniqueness in both.
ReplyDeleteI love both of the cards. The blue hearts card is especially striking.
ReplyDeleteBoth so pretty, I especially love the dreamy background on the first one!
ReplyDeleteThe cards are beautiful! I like the idea that you made your own stencil and then followed it up with the doodle lines!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful cause!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the doodling on the second card!
ReplyDeleteA precious pair of cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, touching cards. I am inspired to make another batch for the drive.
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet little cards. Just right for the cause. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTwo very lovely and beautiful heartfelt cards!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card - can't wait to get my set!
ReplyDeleteI think both cards are simply lovely. I like the black outline on the blue hearts it gives a bit more definition to the hearts and makes that blue pop!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I am loving the bold ink colors. They make your cards really pop.
ReplyDeleteBoth of the cards a beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! These stamps are a must.
ReplyDeletewell done
ReplyDeleteQuite beautiful. I love the black outlines you made on the hearts
ReplyDeleteLovely unique cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHeartfelt wishes for those who are grieving ... just right.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Libby! đŸ’›
ReplyDeleteYour cards are very kind and so sweet.
ReplyDeleteNice cards for this wonderful cause. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBoth really great cards.
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards.
ReplyDeleteThat pink one... Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are absolutely fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove both of these ideas
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are lovely and original...just perfect!
ReplyDeletePretty cards! Love the sentiments and the hearts!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card for a wonderful cause. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Especially love the softness on the pink card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Libby.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
Gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are lovely!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the water coloring on your first card with e hearts and then the blue on your second card is perfect for this sentiment.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful cards.. And love the campaign..
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely cards. The doodling on the blue card added to its charm.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! What a lovely initiative!!! Your cards are amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteThere are such pretty cards! I really like the doodling on the blue card.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards for a wonderful cause.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!! I especially love your first with the cascading hearts!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. I esp. like the doodle hearts over the stenciled ones.
ReplyDeleteThe watercolor card is so pretty - the colors go really well together.
ReplyDeleteWatercolor cards are my favorite and is so pretty. Love your colors in both cards.
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteBoth are lovely.
ReplyDeleteI like both the cards but the pink is my favorite. Beautiful and both very heart warming. Thank you
ReplyDeletethat is so simple but looks cute
ReplyDeleteBoth cards turned out really nice...
ReplyDeleteThanks for your support
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Very beautiful and a needed cause.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards! Thank you for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards Libby. I especially love the use of the watercolors on the pink card.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful; the blue one is certainly enhanced by the outlines within the hearts. I really like the shades of blue.
ReplyDeleteThe doodling on the stencilled hearts really makes the card special!
ReplyDeletevery nice cards and they all say I care. TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! TFS
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and simple. I am sure they will be encouraging.
ReplyDeleteLovely cause. I'm busy making cards with some friends to send in. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love the watercolor effect.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are lovely, Libby, and so appropriate for loss of girl or boy. Especially adore the floating pink hearts on the watercolored background!
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards, Libby! The pink one is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards for a wonderful cause, Libby.
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are beautiful, but the pink one is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are lovely, my favorite is the pink one, love the soft palette. TFS
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards, Libby!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards and lovely but the watercolor card is my favorite. I love the simplicity of both of them. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLinda D.
What a great idea! As a labor and delivery nurse I have been in the counseling and comforting side. Having had three miscarriages myself and unable to have children I've been on the grief side. Neither side is easy. But knowing someone cares always help as some point.
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