Nov 4, 2011

Cards That Care


Happy Friday ladies 
(and gentleman.... like my husband 
or my Dad... :) 
You should be arriving here from 


If you are new to this hop please 
take a moment and start 


There is lots of prizes and goodies 
(even some 'Sweet Stamp Shop' ones) 
For those who participate! 



Let me take a short moment and let you 
in on a little bit about 'Cards That Care'
Basically, it's this really awesome drive that 
Vera Yates started to deliver holiday cards to 
the elderly in nursing homes. 

Vera is a *sweetheart* and a 'fan' of 
all things 'Sweet Stamp Shop'... so when
she asked if we might want to participate 
I told her I couldn't think of a place we'd 
rather be then supporting her and this drive. 

If you would like more of the details 
of how the drive started, where to send cards, 
and what to do... 


I'm so happy to show off one of the cards 
I'll be sending Vera's way for this drive. 
I used our very own 'Tree Traditions' set


I *love* this festive card... 


I plan to make lots more (an assembly line) 
and send them to Vera! I hope you might send some 
too! I know together we can brighten the holiday's 
of lots of nursing homes! 


 Like I mentioned before... there is *lots*
of prizes involved in this hop and in the drive.

We're happy to have sponsored prizes for both...

Wanna win something?

Here's how:

For the blog hop... comment
on as many blogs as you can and
winners will randomly be selected.

You have the whole weekend to hop
and comment ... so no rush!

Send in those holiday cards for another
chance at great prizes! Yep, Vera is randomly
picking prize winners from those whom donate
cards! How exciting!

Whew, I'm sure I wrote too much!

Thanks for hanging in there with me...

Check out all our 'sweetness'
at our --



Now you're off to one of my 
most favorite people and an 
amazing crafter... 



Thanks for reading... stopping by... and supporting!

I have the *sweetest* customers and fans around! 

Big Hugs and Happy Weekend!
Nicole








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114 comments:

  1. Boy this card brings back old memories. Very cute. This is a great idea for a card drive.

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  2. love it! you combined cute with pretty so well!

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  3. What a great initiative, this card drive! The card you made is very lovely, love the colors and embellishments! I'm sure it will make someone really happy. I am gonna hop along now on this blog hop. Hugs, Hanneke

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  4. Such a lovely, and FUN, card, the colors are perfect!

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  5. Nicole, you are so sweet to support such a great cause! Your card is sure to bring lots of smiles...especially if you make a bunch in assembly-line fashion! It is adorable...a perfect holiday card!

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  6. wonderful card :)

    Tanya
    phenis2031 at yahoo dot com

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  7. GORGEOUS CARD! Love the patterned paper and your coloring! Fantastic!

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  8. Love it, especially how that road was made!

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  9. aww so so cute..love that stamp set..thanks for sharing..

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  10. I love the christmas tree on the car, its different and very cute!

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  11. Cute and colourful card! Bound to make some happy.

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  12. Such a GREAT card! I'm loving that gathered ribbon detail. :)

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  13. Your card is so cute. Love the Christmas colors. Great blog hop and the card drive is such a terrific idea. I will be sending in cards for sure.

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  14. Love this card, and the green ribbon is such a fun touch!

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  15. Great card. I love the scene, with the car pulling that enormous tree.

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  16. This card is so BEAUTIFUL! And I love that stamp set! Great job.

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  17. Ohhhhh, I love that image! It really does bring back memories. Beautiful card!

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  18. What a cute card! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Wow, such an ambitious card to do as an assembly line!
    It really intricate and terrific.

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  20. love that image! very cute card. I am sure it will bring back memories for the recipient! (:

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  21. Love your card -- very festive indeed!
    Thank you for sharing and being part of this wonderful card drive and blog hop.

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  22. What a great card. Looks lke my man's red truck.

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  23. This stamp set is great! I love the card - I may have to use this set for my holiday cards!

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  24. Love this card! The Woody with the tree tied on top is just awesome!!

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  25. Your card is SO delightful - sure to get some smiles! I also am participating in this year's card drive. Such a wonderful event!

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  26. ha ha! that car with the tree on top of your card is perfect! love it!!!

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  27. Looks like another stamp set added to the Wish List - adorable!

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  28. Cute card! I love the car with tree
    image.

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  29. Love everyone's cards. But, now your's makes me want to go get the tree! Great job!!!

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  30. Darling card and image! So excited to be making this hop together! :)

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  31. Thanks for supporting this wonderful cause. Your card is amazing, love the deep and somewhat bright too, colors!

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  32. I love the card Supper cute. love the way the Tree is over the car. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
    abbraddock@msn.com
    www.anita-craft-corner.blogspot.com

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  33. This is an amazing card with a such a cute stamp set and I love the car!!

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  34. SuperCute Card! And love the stamp set!

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  35. Your card is wonderful! Love the car stamp you used! Super fun!

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  36. Loving this card! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

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  37. Wonderful, that will bring back some memories and smiles to a lucky person. Great coloring, love the ribbon detail. thank you for sharing, caring and a chance to win.

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  38. Very cute card--and stamps! Love it!

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  39. That car brings back happy memories. Thanks for sharing!

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  40. I love it! Great card, great cause. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  41. What a cute stamp set and the card is lovely!

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  42. This is such a cute and colorful card!

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  43. Beautiful card, Nicole! Love the coloring and distressing :)

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  44. Love the card... and it brings back memories of tree hunting! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  45. Great card and lovely stamp set!

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  46. Love the whimsical style of the card. Your coloring is lovely...

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  47. Cute card! I love that stamp set!

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  48. Great card and I am sure it will bring back fond memories of picking out the perfect tree.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  49. Love your "vintage-y" card. Sure to bring back memories.

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  50. This is adorable :) Love the car with the tree!

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  51. LOVE the stripes in the background - makes everything just pop!

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  52. wow..this one should be a treasured keepsake..it is great...luuuuuuuuuuv the whole thing...detailS mmmmmm xo

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  53. Love this!! THANKS For sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

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  54. Very cute card. Like the layers.

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  55. so cute, love the image, how fun!

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  56. Great card. Love the striped paper and the green ruffled ribbon. Goes great with the car image.

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  57. Adorable card, love the traditional Christmas colors

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  58. Love the car! It reminds me of the German cars on the Indiana Jones movies!

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  59. I think you definitely brighten many nursing homes this Christmas season! Very cute card so bright and cheery. Thanks for sharing.

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  60. I love your festive little card too! The way you used the ribbon is a nice touch!

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  61. I love the traditional red and greens but that lorry really is so cute. Thanks for sharing

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  62. What a fun card :) Loving this inspirational hop and thoughtful drive.

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  63. Nicole, I love your card! This will definitely bring smile to the recipient. Thank you so much for all your support & generosity.

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  64. Such a fun card...love the topsy turvy feel...like a card slipping down a snowy road.

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  65. Like a VW Beetle coming home from cutting down a tree, in the snow...such a great image!

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  66. what a great card, thanks for participating & supporting the cause

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  67. Fabulous card, love the ruffled ribbon :o)

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  68. Lovely card and fun n cute image. TFS

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  69. Kivubg the car with the tree on top. Fun.

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  70. Such a feeling for the season. Love the ribbon.

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  71. Really cute card! The car with the tree on top is so totally Christmas! And I love your colouring! So generous of you to sponsor this great card drive too!

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  72. Cute card! I would love to see a couple of pictures of your work session as you make these.

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  73. So cute!! That's what we'll all be doing soon! :) Awesome cause too!

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  74. awesome card love the idea of making more in assembly line!
    linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

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  75. Great Idea to assembly line your cards, and this card of yours is so fun and creative.

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  76. Love the card! These stamps are too cute!

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  77. OH Nicole--this is AMAZING! I love your paper and the ribbon---love your coloring for the car/tree! FAB!!!!!!!!!

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