This morning I brought some cards to a few of the teachers and friends that I knew were having a really hard time with the news.  I am ALWAYS at a loss for words when it comes to death or grieving.  Simply because I shake in my boots that I may say the wrong thing.  It's been known to happen ya know!  I went ahead and kept my mouth shut and quietly handed them a hand stamped card.  I know it brightens my day whether its a good or bad day so why not brighten theirs?  

There was one card I made last night for one of the staff members I think is really special.  She has no clue I think she is SO special but this woman always puts a smile on my face when I see her and she ALWAYS gives me hope.  Stampin' Up! is releasing this new stamp set below called Strength & Hope.   This stamp set and a new Digital Kit will be available in the Summer Mini for purchase on May 1st.  For every set sold, Stampin' Up! will give $2 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  Isn't this amazing? 

I thought this was a perfect card for my special person.  While CANCER is such an awful awful disease, I do have hope that we will one day find a cure.  I have HIGH hopes that you will want this stamp set and TOGETHER we will make a difference! Don't worry, I will remind you when it's available!

There are a few other things besides the Strength & Hope stamp set that I used.  You will notice the Paisley Prints Designer Series Paper and the label image from the Four Frames stamp set that will be available April 1st.  Here is a list of supplies:

Cardstock: 
Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, Naturals Ivory

Ink:

Blushing Bride, Early Espresso

Accessories:

Victoria Lace, Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Antique Brads, Decorative Label punch, Paper Piercer & Mat Pack,

You can find these supplies in my Online Store.  Make sure you check out the Clearance Rack too!  Great sales and great products!

I'm going to finish working on the supply list you will need to stamp with ME next week.  {SO exciting!} In the meantime, what is the ONE thing you love to do for a special friend?  

XOXOXO

This card uses the Wellness Wishes (115356) stamp set.  You can barely see it, but I used the Textured Jumbo Wheel (116685) on the  bottom of the Brilliant Blue cardstock.  Don’t forget to stamp the envelope.  How cute is that Bandaid.  I just love it. 

This card uses the Wellness Wishes stamp set too.  Again, simple assembly to make many of these cards.  I made a faux ribbon banner by using the Crushed Curry DSP on the side of the card.  Super easy, and a cool technique. 

With these colors, who wouldn’t feel better?  This is the last stamp in the Wellness Wishes.  Really a great stamp set.  I love the new In Color DSP.  Designer Paper always adds such spunk to any card. 

This beautiful stamp set, Thoughts and Prayers (113252) is really a must have in any stamp room.  The stamp set is beautiful.  I could go crazy with embellishments on ths card but I thought I did a good job of keeping it on the simple side.  I used Bordering Blue, Soft Suede and Not Quite Navy cardstock.  Oh yummy!

You know my feelings on the Medallion stamp set.  It’s just a must have.  YOU NEED IT!  I love how these colors worked together.  The front cover of the new Idea Book and Catalog gave me the color inspiration for this card.  I really don’t think you can make an ugly card with the Medallion stamp.  Just stamping on the envelope made me jump for joy. 

This last card I am sharing is a card made at my last workshop.  It was a Fall Themed Workshop!

This card uses the Falling Leaves stamp set and Bright Blessings Jumbo Wheel.  Such a GREAT jumbo wheel.  Can you see all the fabulous words?  I also used a label from the Hodgepodge Hardware and cut the bottom piece off and had the sentiment hang from the Linen Thread. 

I have many more to share tomorrow.  I hope this inspires you to stamp some all occassion cards.