Altenew Blog Hop & Giveaway: Celebrating Parents Card Drive for a Cause
I’m so excited to be part of the Altenew Celebrating Parents Blog Hop, Giveaway & Card Drive! This event is near and dear to my heart because it’s not just about making beautiful cards—it’s about making a difference.
Every year, Altenew encourages card makers from around the world to create heartfelt cards for parents and seniors, and this year’s initiative is packed with opportunities to give back and win big!
🎁 Giveaway Details — $200 in Prizes!
To thank everyone for supporting this wonderful cause, Altenew is giving away $200 in total gift certificates:
- Two lucky winners will each receive a $50 gift certificate
- Five winners will each receive a $20 gift certificate
Want a chance to win? It’s easy!
Just leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post (yep, that includes mine!) by March 31, 2025.
🗓 Winners will be announced on April 2, 2025 on the Altenew Winners Page.
My Cards
I created a heartfelt card using Strong Oak Stencil and Die Set to honor the strength and love of the parental figures in our lives. This one will be part of the card drive, and I hope it brings a smile to someone who really needs it.
My second card features the same stencil and die set, but I added some dimension by creating a frame. I want the parents and seniors to know that we thank them for all they did to raise us and support the next generation.
💌 Card Drive Details
This blog hop supports Altenew’s annual Celebrating Parents Card Drive—an initiative to bring love and encouragement to parents and seniors who could use a little extra sunshine. Altenew collects handmade cards to be donated to local nursing homes and other organizations in time for Mother’s and Father’s Day.
So while you’re crafting something beautiful, know it could brighten someone’s day in a powerful way. ❤️
🥫 Support Seniors Through the Sentiment Stamps Collection
From March 7 to April 22, 2025, Altenew is also donating $1 for every order from their Sentiment Stamps collection to the Food Bank of Central New York.
Your card-making purchase = food on the table for a senior in need. How awesome is that?
So if you’ve been eyeing any sentiment stamp sets, now’s the perfect time to grab them and give back while you create.
📬 How to Participate
- Make a card for a parent, guardian, or senior
- Mail your card to Altenew for the Celebrating Parents Card Drive
- Order from the Sentiment Stamps collection Click HERE if you want to donate effortlessly
- Join the blog hop and leave a comment for your chance to win!
❤️ Let’s Make a Difference—Together
It’s amazing what a single handmade card can do. Whether you’re sending love to a parent, creating joy for a senior, or supporting a cause with your stamps—your creativity matters.
Thanks for hopping along with me, and don’t forget to leave a comment below before March 31 for your chance at one of those Altenew gift certificates!
Happy crafting,
Nicki 💖
@nickiheartscards
📎 P.S. Want to shop the supplies I used?
You can find them in my supply list here — some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Every click helps support my crafty content!
I really like this stencil
Being a senior myself I love when I receive happy mail. Thank you for joining this cause. This tree is so vibrant and screams SPRING !
I absolutely love your designs! I desperately need to learn more!
Magnificent oak, great cards!
Great cards, love this set!
Wow! So many comments! Very nice cards!
Lovely card with beautiful sentiment!
Lovely card. The tree can be used for so many occasions.
Yes, it can! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog 🥰
Big feelings about this, Love it!
I agree – it’s a great stencil – Thanks so much for stopping by my blog 🥰
Your cards are so cute, and especially the message you are sending. This is a great cause to help others. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you stopping by and commenting
This is perfect for so many occasions
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Awesome card as always and this is for a great cause.
I love that tree!
Thank you!😊
Fabulous cards and a great cause!
Thank you so much! 🥰
Awesome cards as always. Love the 2nd card the best, the one that looks like it has a frame around it. Thanks for sharing.
I love your tree cards. That might be nice to create a family tree with names, too.
That is a great idea! Could be really awesome on a scrapbook page as well!
These cards are absolutely gorgeous! I love the meaning behind your cards. They will be highly appreciated. ❤️
Aww, thanks so much!
I love the tree!
❤️🌳
Gorgeous tree! I love your beautiful card. It’s gorgeous. I have the tree die from Altenew and I love it. I will have to get this stencil set too now that I’ve seen your card.
You will love it! Make sure to use my link when you are shopping. I hope you have as much fun with it as I did!
Love the idea of the tree card. The framed tree is especially beautiful.
Thank you!
Your tree is beautiful. I like the dimension you got.
thanks so much!
Absolutely gorgeous! I LOVE the tree! WOW!
Thanks so much, Meghan! It’s an awesome stencil
Versatile stamp and beautiful cards
Thank you! 😊
I love these tree stencils! I have some on the way now! Perfect for encouragement! Your cards are beautiful! Love the framed one!
Wow that beautiful cards ❤️
Love these ideas!
This design perfectly represents how our parents are the great strength and pillars in our lives. Mine definitely were.
This card design is amazing and really represents how strong parents can be. I know mine were. Resilient, strong and beautiful.
I absolutely love the framed tree. I am going to have to figure out how you made it. 🙂
Love the cards esp. framing the tree
I love how you used the tree stencil—gorgeous!!
Beautiful cards! I love this tree!
Love how you did the frame on that second card, I’m going to have to try that!
Beautiful cards as always Nicki! Love those trees!
Beautiful cards as always Nickib ❤️👏🏻❤️
I love both versions, but wow, that design looks especially cool with the frame. Awesome work!
Both cards are beautifully done and so appropriate for anyone, any age and for encouragement. You will brighten the day of two seniors with these beauties, Nicki!
By using one stencil you created two different and beautiful cards! These will definitely be appreciated by whomever receives them.
Beautiful cards. I’m still learning, new follower
Love this tree…..wonderful cards!!!
Thank you!!!
Beautiful cards and my first year participating and nice to have great ideas! This seems like a great cause.
Thank you, Brenda! It’s always nice to find new ways to spread joy with our cards. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and check out my blog 💕
Great card for a great cause. Thanks for all you do.
You are welcome! Thank you for taking the time to comment 💕
Beautiful cards! Thank you, Nicki, for all the inspiration!
You are so welcome! So glad you enjoyed my cards.
Wonderful card and a great sentiment!
Thank you! ☺️
Love the way you framed the second one! Great idea and so fun!
Thank you so much!😊
Great cards Nicki! I love how you put a raised frame on the second card!
Thanks so much! I really liked that one – going to have to try that again soon.
Beautiful cards for a great cause.
Thank you!
That tree is magnificent, love the ‘you are strong’ sentiment–such a great message! FAB design on your 2nd pretty creation too!
Aww, thank you so much! I am so glad that you liked them both. It’s a really fun set 💕🌳
I love that tree stencil and I think this is such a good cause!
Yes, it really is a great cause. I always need a little push to make sure that I send my cards to brighten someone’s day. 💕
Beautiful cards with these awesome oak trees! Love the colors!
Thanks so much, Denise! I am so glad you liked them. It’s a great stencil.
Love the idea of this program and your cards! Beautiful as always
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that 💖
Absolutely gorgeous cards, Nicki. I love the colors and the big oak tree. Definitely in my cart now 🙂
Aww, thank you so much sweet friend! It is a really versatile stencil. I can’t wait to try some more things with it.
Nice idea for the set.
So beautiful 💜 Great colors
Thank you! I love using lots of beautiful colors -they just make me 😄
Your cards are beautiful! That tree is wonderful.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. 🥰
Love the Stencil. Great versatility.
Yes, it is a great one!
These cards are wonderful! I just love this tree stencil 🙂
Thank you so much! This stencil is amazing for sure. 🥰
Beautiful cards, Nicki! I have this set and love it!
Awesome! Really think it works well for so many cards. Now, I just need an embossing folder for it 😄
That would be great if Altenew created a coordinating embossing folder for it!
Love both cards…great cause.
Thank you! It is a great cause 💕
What a great cause to support & its wonderful to celebrate parents! Beautiful job on the card! You added such depth! Love it!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you stopping by to check it out 💕
Both cards are beautiful and meaningful!
Thank you! I thought these were great sentiments for the card drive!
It’s a wonderful thing you and others are doing for the parents and seniors. Our small stamping group have been busy making Easter and Birthday cards for our nursing homes. We will be doing mothers and fathers day cards I believe. We had also done Christmas cards. It brings joy to these individuals to know they are being thought about!
Beautiful cards! I especially like the second one with the frame. Such a great technique.
Thank you! I forget about the frame idea all the time and I just love when I remember it. I appreciate you checking out my blog!
I love this card!
Thank you so much!
This is a great idea. As a 77 year old senior myself, I would love to receive a card like this. You make such lovely cards.
That’s the best compliment. Thank you so much!
Lovely cards! The tree stencil is gorgeous, and so appropriate for the card drive!
Thank you so much! I thought this tree could be perfect for men or women 🥰
Wonderful card
Thank you, Sweet Deborah! I appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to comment. 💖
Love this tree! Definitely on my list of needs
That’s awesome! Thanks so much for stopping by. Loving this amazing oak tree!🌳