Hello friends. Happy November! My sweet friend
Jennifer McGuire is hosting a challenge all month long over at her blog
HERE. It’s about sharing handmade kindness. You can find lots more info.
HERE. I had the pleasure of helping her out with this and I’m so very proud of her!
I wanted to kick off the challenge with a few card shares along with a giveaway!
Hero Arts has joined in and is selling
THIS stamp set in honor of the challenge. A portion of the proceeds will go towards the
KIND campaign. Pretty cool, huh? The stamp set is gorgeous. Jennifer collaborated with graphic designers to create this unique set…
I created three cards using the set…
The first card…
…was so simple to create. I stamped the line of hearts image several times in different colors of Hero Arts ink (all colors are listed in the supply list at the bottom of this post). I stamped the sentiment using THIS ink and heat embossed it using THIS embossing powder. I used the top of THIS die with an embossing pad to add some faux stitching under the sentiment. I die-cut a heart from the images using THIS die and applied THIS ink to it and heat embossed it with clear embossing powder to make it pop. I finished off the card by rounding the corners and adhering the panel to a top folding, black note card.
A closer look…
For the next card…
I mounted the heart images together on an acrylic block and stamped in the same colors repeatedly, creating a rainbow background. I cut a section from the top portion of the card and replaced it with a piece of acetate that I stamped a sentiment on using Staz-On ink. I trimmed out the piece with a few tiny strips of black cardstock and finished the card with some gems and rounded the bottom corners.
A closer look…
For the final card…
I die-cut a piece of white cardstock using
THIS die. I stamped the adorable envelope image in the same inks and mounted a few of them with foam tape for some added dimension. I heat embossed a sentiment and mounted the panel on a black note card. For a finishing touch, I added glossy accents to a few of the hearts. Clean and simple.
A closer look…
I also wanted to share that the circle stamp in the set is the perfect size to create an envelope seal….
GIVEAWAY
To celebrate this fun challenge, I’m giving away one of
THESE Acts of Kindness Stamp Sets from Hero Arts! Just leave a comment below telling me an act of kindness you’re planning to do for the challenge. You have until
Friday, November 13th at midnight EST.
Now go and spread some kindness because kindness matters. A small act of kindness can have a huge impact! Again, click
HERE for all the information on how to enter the challenge. I can’t wait to see how you spread kindness.
Stay tuned for more projects created for this challenge. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
LINKS TO SUPPLIES USED:
November 1, 2015
This is such a great idea! I love the cards you've made, and I'm inspired to send some " just because" cards.
November 1, 2015
Beautiful cards! I will be setting up a corner in the local hospital where people can pick up handmade cards for free to be given to their loved ones.
November 1, 2015
I plan to make several cards to give to co workers. I'm a teacher and the climate for being a teacher right now is tough. So, I thought I could boost my own spirits by sharing thoughts of kindness with my fellow teachers.
November 1, 2015
I am doing some cards, of course, maybe a treat here or there to change it up a bit!!
November 1, 2015
Adore this atamps! A must "have" for sure! Very cute cards!
November 1, 2015
I love the stamps set! I am giving all 5 of my sisters-in-law sets of 1 dozen handmade notecards so they can also share the handmade kindness!
November 1, 2015
Amazing cards showing us the possibilities of this stamp set, Heather! I love them all. Love all the heart motifs! But what really sold me on this set, which I'd never have thought of on my own, is using that little circle sentiment on envelopes – GENIUS! Thanks so much!
November 1, 2015
Amazing cards showing us the possibilities of this stamp set, Heather! I love them all. Love all the heart motifs! But what really sold me on this set, which I'd never have thought of on my own, is using that little circle sentiment on envelopes – GENIUS! Thanks so much!
November 1, 2015
Super cute cards, adore the stamp set…love the rainbow colors!!!
November 1, 2015
I'm making holiday cards for a nursing home in my hometown. A lot of the men and women who live there no longer have family in the area and I'm sure getting a card over the holidays will brighten their day!
November 1, 2015
Making a marble coaster using a stamp set containing the Irish Blessing for a friend who is moving out of the area. Moving is bitter sweet and I hope this will brighten her day
November 1, 2015
I am planning to share hospitality by inviting 1 or 2 couples to dinner each week of the month. First one is Wednesday! Handmade table favors too. Thanks for promoting kindness!
November 1, 2015
I plan on making and giving cards to the students in my class to give out as random acts of kindness. If we teach our children early how making a friend smile is invaluable we will help prevent the bullying that is becoming so prominent. I LOVE this stamp set!!
November 1, 2015
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November 1, 2015
I fell in love with the one with the envelopes since I am the HUGEST fan of Snail Mail!! 👏🏻 I'm planning on giving away the stamp set, if I win, to a good friend that loves to craft and lost her job a couple of months away! I think it will be encouraging for her! A big THANKS to you and Jennifer for such an AMAZING and WONDERFUL campaingn!!! 👏🏻💜💙💚💛