Friday, September 30, 2016

SPD Caring Hearts Special Release Blog Hop

You should have arrived here from viewing a colorful beauty of Chaitali's Blog.

Welcome to the SugarPea Designs Caring Hearts Special Release. 
We are celebrating the upcoming 7th Annual Caring Hearts Card Drive.  Vera Yates ( 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 1st to November 25th 2016.  Vera will have all the card drive details up on her blog October 1st, 2016.  
Prizes
SugarPea Designs is giving away the entire Caring Hearts Special Release (3 stamp sets and 3 SugarCuts Dies) to one lucky commenter.  You have until October 7th to comment.  The release winner will be announced on the SugarPea Designs blog Sunday, October 9th.  
Vera is also giving away a $25 GC to the SPD store from all comments left on participants' blogs.

One of the things that makes this release special is SugarPea Designs will donate 20% of all proceeds from the sale of Caring Hearts Dies and Stamp Sets to the Alzheimer Association!

Next, hop on over to see the watercolor and sentiment beauties on Amy's Blog.


I just could not resist playing with the SugarCuts Heart Beat die and fun little monkey 
from Caring Critters.  I used the die to cut from my patterned paper then cut from black cardstock to outline it.  So fun. I cut a matching little strip for the bottom.  I stamped the monkey and used the SugarCuts Caring Critters die to cut around him and popped him up on the front.  I chose this sweet sentiment from Kindness Matters and it fit just perfectly under the heart beat.

How could I not play with all of the Caring Critters?
I cut out the SugarCuts Polaroid Journal Card then stamped and masked my critters and colored them up.  I layered two of the Polaroid frames for a little dimension then added this beautiful sentiment (love the fonts) from Caring Hearts.  Behind my Polaroid I used a piece of the Countryside Charm patterned paper.

I just cannot stop playing with this new release.
I just had to ink up these envelopes in the Caring Hearts set.  I stamped them around the sentiment from the Kindness Matters set, colored them up then stamped a heart on each (I very carefully cut apart the two hearts so I could stamp them separately).

SugarCuts - Heart Beat
SugarCuts - Heart Beat

SugarCuts - Caring Critters
SugarCuts - Caring Critters

Caring Critters
Caring Critters

Kindness Matters
Kindness Matters

Caring Hearts
Caring Hearts

SugarCuts - Polaroid Journal Card
SugarCuts - Polaroid Journal Card

Countryside Charm
Countryside Charm

193 comments:

bkazoo said...

Love your use of plaid. Great cause!

Allie L. said...

So cute! Great colors in each one.

P Beatty said...

Beautifully colored cards!

Swapna B Patil said...

Such a fun cards... love them..

@JoyceCasaldi said...

Such sweet cards!

girl with a curl said...

What a great set of awesomely cute cards. Those critters are just too cute. All the sentiments you have used are just lovely and would make the recipients of these cards smile. Have a fantastic weekend. Cheers Donna Z :)

QuilterLaura said...

All your cards are amazing, I can't even choose a favorite!

Lori Ellen Designs said...

Love those adorable animals AND your adorable cards!

Teresa Doyle said...

Oh my goodness Lisa, these are awesome!
My 87 y/o Dad has been ill all summer and is terminal. I have been trying to send both him and my Mom random encouragement cards for the past couple of months but my sentiments are limited for the "need" although I have been managing. This hop is def. helping me with ideas. Thanks for sharing your wonderful cards!

Unknown said...

Love all the cards.....

The Craft Bucket said...

Great blog hop, loving all of the new designs, especially that cheeky little monkey & heartbeat. Love Jane x

AJ Bodine said...

So pretty Lisa, your coloring is always so wonderful to look at! I just love that heartbeat border you created, what a fun idea!

Victoria Spragin said...

I love how you colored the animals! So pretty!

Michelle said...

Wonderful cards! Excited for this year's card drive!!

Sue Martin said...

These cards are awesome!! I am so inspired by your work!

SSavidge said...

Your cards are adorable! Love the one with all the critters.

Barbra said...

All your cards are lovely. Loved the masked card!!!

Ericka Strange said...

Great cards. Love the first card either the patterned paper so clever. Those critters are also adorable.

joy said...

Your cards are adorable!! And, so are the stamps and dies!!

JMcKnite said...

That lil monkey is just too cute.

liz said...

That little Monkey is adorable!

Robyn W said...

I love these adorable critters. Cute cards!

lynneatw said...

Love your cards. They are sure to bring a smile to whomever receives it.

D said...

I love how you used the Heart Beat die! Your cards are amazing and sure to bring a smile to the recipients' faces :)

Tracy said...

These cards are just adorable! Your coloring is great!

Russell Productions said...

You weren't monkeying around. Great job.

Unknown said...

I LOVE the way you used the die to create a border between the white space and plaid. Also, on the critter card that little pop of washi tape added a playful touch that was just right. Very creative!

Unknown said...

Adorable cards!!

Unknown said...

Adorable cards!!

Daria Z. said...

Your cards put a smile on my face. I especially love the group polaroid card - too cute!

pamboe said...

Oh, that Polaroid card is my favorite of the hop!

rscholz said...

Cute cards. Loved what you did with the heart beat die. TFS

June Sefscik said...

Love your colors...bright and beautiful.

Anonymous said...

I just love these cards so fun and cute beautiful

Michelle Simone said...

Fabulous cards. I'd love the opportunity to win a few of these stamps. Thanks for sharing such an awesome campaign!!

Betty said...

cute card Lisa - love the way you used the heartbeat die - love participating in this drive every year!

Unknown said...

I have never participated in a card drive, but this has inspired me to do so. I love your cards.

Tammy Paul said...

wonderful cards, thanks for sharing your kindness

*Vicki* said...

These are ALL really stunning creations!! I love the colorful and fun designs on each one! Thanks for sharing! :)

Linda T said...

Awww such sweet cards. I'm just in love with the new stamps and dies. What a great cause. I so adore those sweet envelopes. How I would love to send kindness.

Debbie B said...

Love your cards! They are just adorable! Who doesn't love that plaid paper! This card drive and blog hop is awesome! It's got me all fired up to get busy and make some cards to donate. I'm knew to Sugar Pea designs and just love them. Thanks for sharing, your generosity and the inspiration.

Teri Ann said...

Each of those criters is cute! BUT, put them together and it is AWESOME!

PamWhatsyadoin said...

Love your work. Beautiful job on the cards.

Nancy Lynn said...

Hey Lisa....love all 3 of your creations sweetie! I have to admit that I'm partial to that heart border die and your use of it on your card is "spot on"! And your third card, well doesn't that sentiment say it all, "one kind word can change someone's day"!

Thanks for your participation in this important cause Lisa!

Unknown said...

I cannot decide which card I like best. They were all super. The monkey swinging in with the plaid paper...the grouping of all the critters....all the envelopes. All are great designs. TFS

judy said...

I love your adorable and colorful cards!

Jami said...

Just love them all. Love how you combined all the critters, and I just love how you used that heartbeat diecut!!

Jami said...

I'm back....I gotta ask. How did you do the heart beat die cut so that only the top cut like that??? I'm racking my brain trying to figure it out.

littlesavedgirl said...

I love your cards and the cause is special to me ❤these animals are so cute !

Cheryl said...

Oh, man...these are great cards! Thanks!

Mrsfish02 said...

These sets are so darling. I thank you for support in this cause. I am a huge fan.

lindagk23 said...

Love your adorable cards! This is such a wonderful release for such an awesome cause! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day!

Soumya Murthy said...

Wonderful use of the stamp set... Love the cards.

Mom and wife. said...

Very lovely card.

Denise said...

These cards are so cute and I love the cause, I will participate again this year.

Linda may said...

Wonderful cards. Always great colouring. Wonderful cause. More kindness means more blessed people. Love it.

Kathy Thisted said...

Wow! I love what you did with these stamps and dies! Thanks!

NAPPLE said...

Finally a card with the moose! Now I really need this set!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, colorful cards!

Elaine said...

Very nice cards!

Katie R said...

Great ideas, thanks for sharing!

Abby said...

Great cards!

Carolyn's Blog said...

I love the cards you made and totally understand why you couldn't stop with just one! It's a great stamp set and one I'm headed to order NOW! Thanks for sharing your cards. I love them all!

Naama said...

Love what your cards! The combinations with the patterned paper are gorgeous and the way you used the heartbeat die is just brilliant! Love this sets, and the cause they were made for makes me love them even more

suzyQ said...

Love your cards. And the plaid on them is just prefect

Patty said...

Oh Wow!! All of your cards are just fabulous!! Especially love the whole gang of critters on your second card...so cute!!

Nicki said...

I love your cards. I cannot wait for these to be available. Beautiful cards.

Mary Holshouser said...

Love the EKG line under the monkey.
I'm sure he's getting stressed, hanging
from the vine.
the cards are all darling.
Anything with little animals are so fun.
thanks for sharing.

Dee Earnshaw said...

Wow, these cards are stunning - love the vibrancy of them:)

Beach Girl 115 said...

Great cards! Those critters brightened my day.

Jenn said...

I SO love this, Lisa! I love your sweet designs (as always) and love the idea behind this project! Wonderful!!

Cynthia Cole said...

Your cards are so cute and colorful, love them!

bev p said...

I love what you did with the heartbeats die. Outlining in black really pops it! So much fun on 4.25 x 5.5 inches. Thanks.

Unknown said...

Very beautiful card and a wonderful idea.

lostinpaper said...

ALL wonderful as usual Lisa, gotta say I agree with you the heart beat die is awesome!

Unknown said...

What can make you smile more than a monkey on a plaid card?
That is kindness right there!

Unknown said...

I love this set and the whole idea of the drive! Way to go

Rosemary said...

super fabulous set of cards, lisa!!

Judy Tuck said...

Simply amazing cards. Love them all:)

Lisa said...

I love the group 'pic' of all the critters!

Lorna S. said...

Great variety of fun cards. Thank you for the kindness of sharing your work! It is an inspiration to me.

Danni said...

I adore all your cards but that second one is my favorite! How creative and clever!!! Awesome job!

Leanne in Cali said...

Awesome cards! Love this and it's for such a good cause. Thanks for sharing on the blog hop!!

Unknown said...

My favourite - colorful envelopes and the sentiment is so true .....

Colleen said...

Okay all 3 cards are awesome, you make it so hard to decide which one is the best

sharon said...

Love the plaid paper card. Great job on all three

MTPatB said...

I like how you incorporated the plaid paper into the heart rhythm line. These sets have such wonderful sentiments.

Crafting with Jeanne said...

Hi Lisa, I love your cards. I don't think I have visited your blog very often, but today when I came here for the blog hop, I thought "Wow" one card is more gorgeous than the next! I helped with the drive last year and will again this year. So happy that Wendy and SPD is contributing. Exciting.

Lindar C said...

I just love this entire set, adorable faces, tiny envelopes, great sentiment stamps and dies, already ordered mine. A cause that has touched me personally.

Marta said...

Loving the plaid. Great layouts!

Unknown said...

You presented some really different ideas. Love your cards. Thanks for sharing.

Teri Wilson said...

I love the use of plaid with the sweet monkey

Unknown said...

Lisa, love your cards, like you I don't think the little critters would be left alone ver long

Unknown said...

Lisa, love your cards, like you I don't think the little critters would be left alone ver long

Marty said...

I really love all of your cards. I find the card with all the critters awesome! You are very talented.

Lynne said...

Wonderful cards, each and everyone. They are perfect for such a great cause.

Cheryl L. said...

Wow..you are really talented! So many great techniques with these new products!

Kentucky Daisy said...

These cards are WONDERFUL!!!! So cheerful and creative! I love them all! But I must say the one with the "picture of the critters" just makes me extra happy! I can see a group of friends or coworkers sending it to someone to offer encouragement and kind thoughts! :)
Simply terrific cards to celebrate the Kindness campaign!

Lynne Robinson said...

Your cards are so wonderful! I do especially like the way you used the heartbeat die on the monkey card and the cheery, colorful envelopes.

Unknown said...

you are so creative

Jean Bullock said...

Awesome cards. Love the plaid and what you did with the heartbeat die. Well done.

Jean said...

Such fun cards!

Lauri Bacalzo said...

I love the bright colors and the card is adorable!
Thank you for sharing :)

kathy s said...

Such amazing cards and I love all these cute animals all vying to be in the picture 😁 Thanks for sharing.

Donna said...

These are all fabulous Lisa!

Denise F. said...

The pattern paper really makes a statement and the little animals just make me smile!

Sandy Small said...

Great projects for a good cause!

theinkingarden said...

Cute, cute, cute. I love the little photo card. A-dorable.

Laurie said...

All your cards are so cute. I think my favorite is the poloriod one! So cute!

Janelle said...

Love your plaids. Such happy cards! Love the little animals.

Laura said...

All those little animals are so darned cute!

Toni C said...

Lovely cards. I love those envelopes too.

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

Super cute, had to pick up that heart beat die and the paper! You enabler, lol.

Alma Dirpaul said...

So cute and I love the sentiment.

sheron said...

I love these new designs,esp. the critters! All your cards are very pretty! Thank you for sharing.

Cheri said...

Each card is so cute! I can't wait to make cards with these sets . . . so much inspiration.

Marsha said...

Oh my goodness. So much cuteness!

Unknown said...

Loved these. Especially that first card. So incredible!!!!!

Gwen said...

Super cute! Love your cards and the whole release!

Kristie Maynard said...

These cards are just absolutely adorable. Love them all. Thanks for sharing them and your talent with us.

Unknown said...

I love that you included all of the critters. They are so stinkin cute and I love to see them all together. Awesome Job!

Unknown said...

Awesome cards. Animal cards always make me smile and love the falling envelopes design. Thank you for sharing your ideas.

Christine Healy said...

Hi Lisa, I absolutely adore all three of your cards...designs, stamp choices...all of it! If I ever become a famous cardmaker/papercrafter, I want my cards to look like yours!!!

Ann K said...

Ii am in so in love with these stamp sets and dies ... great cards! I am a new fan of Sugar Pea Designs and would love a stamp set and/or die.

Jayne said...

Love your designs and the use of the plaid. Thank you for sharing. This initiative is such a kind thing to do. Loving the stamps and dies....oh those critters. Love them. Happy weekend

Laura Peddicord said...

I'm new to stamping but have been scrapbooking for several years. I can't wait to get started on this project with all of the cute stamps and wonderful words. Thank you for helping make this project possible.

cghundley said...

All of your cards
are so cute and
wonderful use of
all the critters.
Carla from Utah

Trina P. said...

Adorable cards. Love all those critters hanging out together. Great cause.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Awesome cards, such a brilliant way to use that heart beat die!

FeM said...

Adorable cards.

Elvira Anadón said...

What funny and lovely cards!

Marty B said...

Love how you used the Heart Beat die, great group selfie & beautiful color!

Traci said...

Your cards are so beautiful and I love your use of pattern paper...awesome!

Candy said...

Love your cards :o)
The little animals are so sweet.

Nicole Mullen said...

Your cards are fabulous, and I really love how you combined the heart beat die and patterned paper on the first one!!

Unknown said...

What a wonderful set of stamps and dies for a great cause. Stamping with a purpose fills the soul.

Evelyn said...

Oh my, what wonderful cards. I love the patterned paper and the way you've put all these stamps together! Everyone is special. Thanks for sharing.

Mary-Anne V said...

As usual you made fabulous cards. I love the polaroid with all the Cute Critters & the heartbeat with the thin lining of black.

PJH said...

OMGosh!! LOVE that first card <3

Carol said...

Such cute cards for such a great cause

Shelly said...

Ack! Lisa, these are all sooo sweet!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Darling cards Lisa. Such sweet images. I love them all... and the dies... what a great card drive.

Unknown said...

Cute cute cute! These are all so adorable.

Queen Mary said...

You have made some beautiful cards here, thank you for participating in this wonderful blog hop for such a wonderful cause, your cards are beautiful.

Nikki said...

Your cards are fantastic!

Lisa from TX said...

I love how you used the stamps and die cuts in combination. Very creative and helped me with new ideas

Maryjo Monterosso said...

Your clean simple designs and coloring are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing.

Barbara Rademacher said...

Thank you so much for your work. I am so happy you used all the Caring Critters. They are SO ADORABLE!

Jenniferk said...

Your cards are awesome, the caring critters are so adorable,I love how you put them all together.

pcm said...

cute cards great cause!

Sue Smith said...

Fabulous cards. Each one has it's own special "greatness", is there such a word ?? ;) Love them all. Great job.

Michele K. Henderson said...

I love ALL of your cards! They are all so playful and fun!

Unknown said...

Wow, great cards! Thanks!

Gretchen Wilson said...

I can understand why you don't want to stop playing with this release. It is so cute and in my cart! All three of your cards are adorable and can't with to use my stamps when they come! The shraring of the profits for the stamps are need to my heart as my hubby has AlZ. The blog hop by Vera and Jennifer are very well worth any bit of time we have to spend on stamping cards and I plan to join in. TFS

Unknown said...

cute cards, great way to use the heartbeat die!

Littlefeet's Card's said...

Your cards are bright and beautiful!

Littlefeet's Card's said...

Adorable cards. Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Such pretty cards! Heartbeat one is lovely!!!

Imke said...

OMG, Lisa - the Caring Hearts Stamp Set is soooo lovely !!! Great cards - as always !

Imke ~ My Crafty Place

mandalj said...

There cards look like you had great making them! They are all so lovely!

Arianna Barbara said...

Wow!!! This is a great cause!!! And your cards are absolutely adorable!!!

D.Ann C said...

Your cards are priceless! I especially love the heartbeat!!

chignon said...

I am so impressed with how you did the heart beat in pattern paper and black border. Now I REALLY want the heart beat die!

Tracy said...

Beautiful cards. I love the coloring but that inlaid pulse die looks amazing. 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.

Lindarub said...

Love all your cards but the one with all the animals is my favorite.

3buzyboyz said...

Love your cards. Love the plaid touches on the cards. The animals are so cute!

Jona said...

Love how u used the heartbeat die - very clever!

Cynthia Clark said...

WOW great cards! Thanks for caring!

Unknown said...

Love your cards!

Sue C said...

Such a wonderful idea! Sharing kindness.

TK said...

Your first card just made my heart skip a beat! It's so cute and fun; but how about that next one? Wow! What a cutie with all those adorable faces peeking at you!

Anonymous said...

Love the use of the plaid paper! Thank you for sharing!

Teresa said...

Beautiful cards. I like how you used the heartbeat dye as a border. Thank you for sharing.

tinyfeet said...

Great designs for all these cards!

Jeanne-Marie said...

I just love all your cards! That monkey and then the whole gang together! So very cute and cheerful!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Love how you stamped the whole gang. Cute cards

hilhashi said...

I love the envelopes tumbling over the card! And the sentiment is perfect! So many times I have received some snail mail from a friend and it has elevated my day!

mancheguita said...

I love your clean and simple cards :)

Judie said...

Super cute cards!!! The second one is so adorable!

wilson.marie65 said...

Wow!!!! Love all the cards :) I sure do love the critters :)

Sue D said...

Very cute and colorful. I like your use of plaid paper too.

Unknown said...

You did something different with the that adorable monkey by putting the plaid paper on the bottom and the heartbeat above the paper. I love how the monkey is hanging from the card because it looks like he really is hanging there. I like the colors of that paper. You made your card different from everyone else's. You included all the animals in your card. No one else did that either. I love how happy all the animals are too. I am so loving those envelopes and how colorful everyone is making them. Those sequins are just the right touch to put the card over the edge. Love them all!

Avra Williams said...

Awesome cards!

Sherry Butcher said...

Great cards, love the new sets. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Love your cards. Love this project.

Unknown said...

Very, very gorgeous cards Lisa ! I love the designs and the vibrant colors you chose ! The sentiments are so great ! Thanks for sharing.
Izzy Scrap

Black Dragon Alchemy said...

So cute!

Patty said...

Just love your adorable cards esp. the one with the heartbeats/monkey. Super adorable.

Unknown said...

I love all your cards, but that one with all the critters just stole my heart! Soooo adorable!

Becca Yahrling said...

Your cards are fabulous. Love them all! Love the designs.

Becky said...

Love the plaid and the monkey. Really all your cards are great!

Debbie A. said...

You did a great job with this release, Lisa! Such a good idea to use the heart beat die with patterned paper. That sure kicks it up a notch! Your masking of all those critters came out beautifully! Thanks so much for sharing with us and for participating in this fun hop and amazing giveaway.

GrammyP said...

Your cards are just beautiful! Thanks for sharing all the great ideas!

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