Layton's Legacy Blog Hop
Good morning! Emily Midgett here today on the Hero Arts stop for the Layton's Legacy Blog Hop, organized by Lea Lawson. As many of you know, Lea's story is truly heartbreaking, but she is turning her experience to a positive one by organizing the Layton's Legacy Fundraiser. Lea's son Layton's experience in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) gave her a unique perspective on seeing what NICU parents endure while waiting, hoping, praying for their little one's health. She is organizing this fundraiser to present those NICU parents with Starbucks gift cards to give these brave parents just a little breath of hope to let them know that people are rooting for them and their precious little one! You can read all about Lea's story and the blog hop here, as well as donate to the YouCaring fundraiser here.
Below is the mood board to inspire the blog hop participants:
And here are my projects inspired by the images and colors in the mood board:
The serenity of a secluded woodland is such a popular theme for nurseries right now, and the peaceful sights and sounds of nature are perfect images to conjure for a NICU parent who might desperately need a mental break from the stress of their situation. For my first card, I created a stenciled background using a similar pattern to one of the nurseries in the mood board using our new Spring Day Reactive Ombré ink pad and the Diamond Stencil on some gray paper from the Midnight Mix Layering Paper pack. (The new Reactive Inks look fantastic blended on the colored Layering Papers!) I die cut and stamped a greeting from Smile Stamp & Cut using Platinum embossing powder and Pool Layering Papers, then layered them on a piece of Woodgrain Vellum. I hid my dimensional adhesive behind the sentiment strips and added a twine bow, then added a strip of Pool layering paper on the side of the stenciled panel. A few clear gems finished it off.
For my second project, I wanted to recreate the sweet woodland images in the mood board image, so I used an older set as the focus: Winter Scene. I started by die cutting a circle from Pool card stock, then stamping it with the Blanket Pattern background using Mint Julep ink. I heat embossed the little deer family using Platinum embossing powder, then added the trees using Aegean and Ocean inks. I die cut some vellum clouds using the Cloudy Infinity Dies. I white embossed the sentiment from Rain or Shine onto a partial circle die cut from Midnight Mix layering papers. I mounted the whole circle die cut scene onto some beautiful woodgrain paper that was included in a previous My Monthly Hero kit.
That's all for my projects today, but there are several ways that YOU can get involved, so head on over to Lea's blog to get all of the details on what you can do to help these brave families. Here are all of the blog hop participants:
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28 Responses
Lea Lawson
May 26, 2018
These are both SO beautiful!! I love the woodgrain you’ve added to them!
Thank you SO much for helping me make Layton’s Legacy possible! Words can’t really express my gratitude, and just know that you are helping touch the lives of those who really need it most. ♥♥
Lucy E.
May 14, 2018
Both cards are fabulous! I love the
stenciled background and the
woodland scene is so peaceful.
Lisascreativeniche
May 14, 2018
Such a beautiful color combo!
Cathy Lillie
May 12, 2018
So pretty! The sentiments of your cards are so appropriate for trying times. I’m sure these will be much appreciated!
Andrea Hastilow
May 10, 2018
WOW ! So much detail in these two cards, I love both styles very much, very empowering x
Lisa Says
May 10, 2018
Your cards are lovely and heartfelt and they will be very much appreciated by the persons who’ll receive them <3
Michelle Hackett
May 10, 2018
Awe. These sentiments are amazing. And the card designs are beautiful too. Wonderful job.
Teresa Doyle
May 10, 2018
These are lovely cards Emily and I am sure they will be greatly appreciated.
Patty Eifert
May 10, 2018
Love your remember to smile card! But blown away from your silver lining card…what a wonderful sentiment & perfect for the situation these parents are going through!!
Rhonda Breaux
May 09, 2018
I really like those cards beautiful and soothing. What a great cause too. May the Lord greatly bless them more than you would ever think.
Laura Casselman
May 09, 2018
I love the messages!
Terrie D.
May 09, 2018
These are beautiful cards! I’m looking forward to participating in this wonderful cause :)
Cindy H
May 09, 2018
Beautiful cards.
Kristie Goulet
May 09, 2018
Beautiful cards! Thank you for supporting this amazing cause!
Gab
May 09, 2018
Those cards are so sweet. Love the sentiments with the deers
Melody W
May 09, 2018
I love the colors on both cards. They are both peaceful and calming.
Barbara
May 08, 2018
Both cards are beautiful!
Sheila
May 08, 2018
I really like the peacefulness of the deer card. Thank you for taking part in this great cause.
Arnisha
May 08, 2018
Beautiful cards. I love the colors and how the cards compliment each other. Love the sentiment “remember to smile everyday” Thank you for sharing and being part of the card-drive and hop.
Sarah Mix
May 08, 2018
I love your pretty color combo on these fantastic cards!
Henriëtte
May 08, 2018
Lovely card and a great blog hop for such good cause. Nothing as bad as having to worry and hoping about your child.
Tara
May 08, 2018
I love the smile card!!
Sharon Lindquist-Skelley
May 08, 2018
Love the sky background I never would have thought to use the Blanket Pattern stamp that way. Great card and awesome cause. tfs
Dianne Jenkins
May 08, 2018
Such LOVELY cards. And so wonderful of you to support this heartfelt drive. I love the sentiment “wishing you silver linings”!
Jennifer Scull
May 08, 2018
Your cards are both wonderful and will lift the hearts of the people who receive them. :) Thank you for being part of this amazing blog hop! :)
Lagene
May 08, 2018
Awesome fundraiser for families that are facing heart wrenching challenges with their children being hospitalized.
Isabelle
May 08, 2018
Your cards are beautiful ! I love this mix of colors.
Chrissy E
May 08, 2018
Gorgeous designs for a very amazing cause! Thank you so much for sharing the creative inspiration as well as spreading the story and mission!