Caring Hearts Christmas cards 2019

For several years I have been making cards for Caring Hearts card drive....handmade Christmas cards that distributed to residents of nursing homes internstionally.
I work with several groups to make cards for nursing homes in Australia. This year here are the cards I designed and put kits together for them to make.
Glossy paper, Distress Oxide inks, Kaszazz Christmas Bell die (or Merry Christmas die not shown) and stamp from stash.
 Another....just love this technique.
 Impression Obsession die and stamp from stash.
Washi Tape and ornament punch.
Embossing folder, die and stamps from a magazine.  
Thanks to all who contributed in making these cards and others that they gave me for the drive. A special thank you to a friend for donating the supply of coloured cards and envelopes that we used...a fantastic contribution. Another shout out to my sister for the donation of washi tape we used.
These cards were suitable for makers with varying experience in cardmaking. Everyone had a great time making them and knowing that cards would be going to make Christmas a lot happier for others.
Thank you for looking.
Margaret

Update 27/10/2019 - 200 cards will be forwarded to the Australian Co-ordinator...thanks to all who contributed.  

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Deb McCleary said…
Awesome work Margaret! Great designs! Thanks for continually supporting the Caring Hearts Card Drive each year!
Deb.xx
October 27, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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