A Happy Scramper

Caring Hearts Card Drive Wrap Up and an Engagement Card

Well the CHCD has come to an end for another year and boy was it ever well supported this year! WOWZERS!!

Here are the final figures from all over the globe - 

Vera (US): 22,066
Tina (US):19,831
Lynn (US): 10,954
Taheerah (US): 2055
Linda (Australia): 1905
Deb (Australia): 1581
Caroline (Canada): 3476
Rita (Canada): 2234
Total: 64,100!!

Here in Australia we tripled our 2015 total so Deb and I are wrapt with that and we're so appreciative of your support for this drive.

Vera has all names and email addresses and card totals from you all so sit tight and the winners for all the amaaazing prizes will be announced very soon!

Until then - here's a card for today ...

 

With my niece's recent Engagement I dabbled with a few different Engagement card designs and I'm back to share the last one with you today - something bright and fun - 

I do love that SSS Sweatheart Tag :)

I played with my Zig Clean Colour Real Brush Markers for the rainbow colours on this one.

Thanks for dropping by today - lovely to "see" you.

I'll be back again in a few days...

xLinda

The Caring Hearts Card Drive 2016

 

Woohoo - It's that time of the year again:) 

Time for THE CARING HEARTS CARD DRIVE.

Time for crafters all over the world to create beautiful Christmas Cards to be received by Nursing Home Residents to brighten up their Christmas.

I'm so happy to be a part of this wonderful venture again (now in its 7th year).

Last year in Australia we collected 1100 cards to go to Nursing Home residents and worldwide over 22 000 cards were received in 2015.

The CHCD was started by Vera Wiriana Yates in 2010 in honour of her Mum and every year it gets bigger and bigger. In Vera's own words - 

"Christmas is about family, kindness, and joy.

During this time many of the elderly who live in nursing homes can feel lonely and be missing their families.

Wouldn't it be awesome if we could bring a smile to their faces & brighten their holiday season

simply by sharing our love of card making? A simple gesture to let them know that they are not forgotten.
We all love making cards and what’s better than knowing our creations can bring a smile to others, right?"

 

This year the drive will run from OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 25.

 

For those of you here in Australia keen to take part, there are two places you can send your cards for distribution to nearby Nursing Homes -

 

•  *Linda Langes, c/o Gilston State School, 588 Worongary Road, GILSTON QLD 4211, Australia
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• *Deb McCleary, PO Box 213, HEIDELBERG. VIC. 3084

 

Also Aussie card makers it would be awesome if you could Download these CHCD Labels and stick one on the inside of your handmade cards.

I feel that helps the recipients understand a little better why they are receiving the card.

 

A few important details:

 

• Please make the cards for Christmas or Holiday Wishes. Anyone can send a card - your children, church group, scout troops, etc.
• All cards need to have a message inside (it can be stamped or hand written).  
• Please sign your name and where you are from. 
• Please include an envelope for each card and please don't seal the envelope.
• Please stick to just cards (with a matching sized envelope)
• And please don't use any pins (safety reason).
• This is totally optional. But, if you'd like to include $1 or $2 to help with shipping, it'll be much appreciated. We cover the shipping cost ourselves, with no sponsor, so any donation toward shipping would help tremendously.

               

For each package,  please Download this Caring Hearts Form, fill out your details and include it with your cards.  This helps us in keeping track for prizes!

For each card you send, you will get a chance at a prize.  So the more cards you send, the better your chances. 
To thank you for your generosity in supporting this drive, we have several PRIZES ready for several winners.

There will be many winners and remember… the more cards you send the better your chances. :)

Head to Vera's Blog to check out the AMAZING list of prizes.

Aaaaaand this year you can purchase 3 amazing stamp sets from Sugar Pea Designs in support of the Card Drive

with part of the proceeds going to a very good cause - more details on Vera's blog and check out the stamp sets over at Sugar Pea Designs.

 

Please share the details of the Caring Hearts Card Drive on your own blogs and on social media.

Let's make 2016 bigger and better and bring Christmas joy into the hearts of many, many Nursing Homes around the world.

xLinda

 

 

 

Exciting News :)

Just popping in this arv with a bit of fun news - you can see the full announcement HERE.

I'm delighted to be joining the Happy Little Stampers Video Crew:) - it's a great team...Thanks for having me Kylie!

If you're looking to get involved in some fun challenges (with prizes!!) check out the HLS Blog and start creating :)

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I'm also delighted that the cards are starting to come in for the Caring Hearts Card Drive.

Thank you so much to those wonderful crafters who are supporting this great cause.

Have you seen the amazing prizes you can win by sending in your Christmas Cards?

Here's a peek at the growing pile...

Thanks for sharing my news with me :)

See you again tomorrow for the Scrapbook Boutique November Challenge - it's a beauty!

xLinda