Sunday, February 21, 2016

VIDEO: Happy Wishes & Lasting Hearts Card Drive

Hello everyone! Dawn here and I have a special post today in support of the Lasting Hearts Card Drive.

In today's video, I'm sharing some tips on mass producing cards on colored card stock with multi-colored floral arrangements with the MISTI stamping tool. The trick to making the colors stay true and "pop" is by stamping the images first in white pigment ink. This technique probably already has a clever name, but I'm calling it ghost stamping.

Watch above or watch in HD at YouTube

About Lasting Hearts Card Drive

Lasting Hearts is here to help comfort mothers who have lost a piece of their heart. Losing a child, whether in pregnancy or older, can be one of the hardest pains a parent can endure. We would like to raise awareness and show other mothers that they are not alone, that they are stronger than they realize, and that there are people out there who care dearly.

There are so many amazing people in this industry who are constantly looking for ways to help others. Lasting Hearts came to fruition after a very personal loss for Kimberly of Hero Arts. You can read in her own words all about it here.

There is a lot of information and many ways that you can help and participate in the Last Hearts Campaign. I'll provide a brief overview, but please visit Jennifer McGuire's blog for complete details and information on how you can become involved and help.

There are several ways that you can help support this wonderful cause including:

  • Donations - 100% to be used to purchase “You are the Mother of all Mothers” books by Angela Miller to give to parents who have just experienced the loss of a child via miscarriage. The price of each book is $12 but any amount helps.
  • Card Drive - send in handmade cards to accompany each book (specifics and where to mail can be found on Jennifer's blog)
  • Purchasing the Prayers Stamp Set. 25% of the profits of this stamp and die set will be donated to the Lasting Hearts efforts

Again, please visit Jennifer McGuire's blog for much more information.

I hope you enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by, hopefully your weekend has been good to you! ;o)

24 comments:

  1. These are just amazing, so heartfelt and beautiful, Dawn. The mommies and daddies are really going to feel touched that you handmade them these works of art. I love how you took the time to stamp each image with white prior to stamping in color. So much work, but look at the oustanding product. ♥

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  2. Great use of the Misti, Dawn! Your cards are gorgeous! Love the pretty color combo you used and the white stamping technique makes them even more special! ♥

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  3. As I just commented on YT, just gorgeous Dawn and perfect design for a sympathy card. This campaign is a reminder of why we love creating cards in the first place; not only is it fun, we are also showing not just our loved ones but even strangers that we are thinking of them and that we care!

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  4. Gorgeous card! Thanks for sharing your technique!! Now I must find a Misti!

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  5. Beautiful cards, Dawn! And I loved your video! So many great tips!! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  6. Gorgeous card! I have never tried the stamping with white first. Nor had I used my Misti so efficiently turning it from corner to corner. Great tips!

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  7. Beautiful cards, Dawn, and I so loved your video (and wonderful use of the MISTI!). I so love this card drive and already have this wonderful set and have ordered more of them. Hugs!

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  8. Beautiful cards for a wonderful cause. Thanks for the video.

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  9. I love your cards and thanks for the tips along the way. I have the prayer set and this is such a thoughtful reason to make cards.

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  10. Wonderful cards for an exceptional cause! Thank you for the brilliant video :-)

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  11. I bought this stamp/die set and love it!

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  12. These are so beautiful Dawn! I love that prayers die. You have done a beautiful job on them!

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  13. Love your cards. They are just beautiful. I'm sure they will be appreciated.

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  14. What a wonderful technique, Dawn! It has that "how did you do that?" appeal. Marvelous!

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  15. These are really Beautiful Dawn. I struggle with making pretty sympathy cards. I love the subtle colors you have chosen, they are just perfect.
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  16. Really loving these! So soft and heartfelt. :)

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  17. BEAUTIFUL card! Great video...learned about white stamping first...just awesome.

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  18. Oooh ... lovely, soft & elegant card and great video tutorial! I am lucky enough to own this set and your card and technique give me so many ideas. TFS

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  19. Great technique!! Love your Beautiful cards!

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  20. Yep - It's already called ghosting but that doesn't make it any less stunning. I always appreciate the time and quality of your videos.

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  21. Great cards!
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  22. That is a very worthy cause, and just a beautiful set.

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  23. They are so soft and pretty! Love ghost stamping but usually use it on more dark cardstock. Definitely will try on a lighter one!

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  24. They are so soft and pretty! Love ghost stamping but usually use it on more dark cardstock. Definitely will try on a lighter one!

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