Thursday, April 2, 2015

Light It Up Blue for Autism Awareness



Two blogging friends, Veronica and Tenia, are hosting the
Light It Up Blue For Autism Awareness Blog Hop and I'm honored to join them today.
Both Tenia and Veronica have children diagnosed with autism,
and the stamping community is coming together to show our support and
to raise awareness of this often misunderstood disorder.
 
Blue is the awareness color for autism and all projects on the hop
will contain the color blue. Start at Veronica's blog and click on the thumbnails
that will take you to all the participants. Leave comments along the way to be eligible
for prizes from some fantastic sponsors.


I inked up the Paper Smooches butterfly in various shades of blue Distress inks,
sprayed them with water and stamped them across the card. I spattered some
watered down ink and chose a simple sentiment. Some sequins finished off the card.
 

I'll direct you back to Veronica's blog to continue the hop. Don't forget to leave a comment
here and any of the other participating blogs for a chance to win awesome prizes.
Winners will be chosen at random and announced at Veronica's blog on Monday, April 6th.

And if you'd like more information on autism, visit the Autism Speaks website.
Thanks for joining us today. Happy Hopping!
  

62 comments:

  1. LOVE! Totally love what you did here, Donna.

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  2. This is such a GORGEOUS card, Miss Lady!! Thanks so much for participating in this AWESOME blog hop!! I love you and you ROCK!

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  3. Beautiful card! And so touching to see the crafter community come together for a good cause! You guys really are heros!

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  4. Love this!!!! Donna, you are always so sweet!

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  5. Gorgeous card! I love the shades of blue DI you used - so pretty with the butterflies! Must try this technique!

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  6. Love your blue butterflies Donna :)
    Kate xx

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  7. Great use of distress inks for a beautiful card!

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  8. Love, love, love you card, Donna! Utterly gorgeous!
    Hugs~c

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  9. Beautiful butterfly card for this awesome hop!

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  10. Your butterflies are gorgeous!! Wonderful card for a wonderful cause! Thank you for supporting Autism Awareness!

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  11. this is gorgeous , love the message !

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  12. Love the faux watercolored look, and the fun mix of blues!

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  13. Beautiful card. I love those butterflies and your choice of colors and design is lovely.

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  14. This is beautiful, Donna, and you know I just LOVE the butterflies!!! <3

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  15. I love this card! Great technique!

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  16. Gorgeous! Love this ♥ Thank you for joining ♥♥

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  17. Absolutely beautiful, Donna! Great style and design.

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  18. Great card! I love all the blue butterflies! Thanks for participating!

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  19. What a beautiful card! This is a great way to raise awareness about autism.

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  20. Lovely shades of blue butterflies. Very pretty card.

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  21. Well you just plain rock, my friend... gorgeous card, fabulous hop, worthy cause...
    =] Michele

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  22. Oh you used such pretty distress inks for your butterflies! Lovely creation!

    ♥ Sue Kment

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  23. OH MY, Donna - this is breathtakingly lovely and so very BLUEtiful!! I think it inspires hope that all will find wings to fly!! What a wonderful and beautiful job you have done in this card!! Thank you for participating and supporting this hop!! I hope you have an EXTRA SPECIAL DAY!!!

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  24. sooo adorable
    looks like it is real butterfly Donna
    how are you
    it was loong time ago I and you meet on the blog land right
    miss you Donna
    Simple blue card ...and I love your star embossed with silver..so tidy and crisp
    lovely blue card you have made and nice sentiment inside the card
    AWESOME POST and GREAT CARD AS ALWAYS MY DEAR FRIEND DONNA...
    hugs,
    Monika
    (I love and proud to join this hop and hope you like to hop back to my card it is #155)

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  25. Beautiful and perfect card for this great hop! Love your water colours!

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  26. I was delighted to find this blog hop in aid of Autism as our 8yo son has low spectrum autism. He is a wonderful boy, much loved by many. Your card isbeautiful! Thank you to all the sponsors for supporting this cause.

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  27. Wow! Your card is amazing! I love the different colours you used!

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  28. Lovely card!I love it!!! I adore butterflies!!!
    Kisses;)

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  29. Beautiful card, Donna! Love the softness of the spritzed butterflies :)

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  30. wonderful card, love the layered butterflies in the variety of blue - NICE!

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  31. Gorgeous card. Love those butterflies.

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  32. Awesome card! Loving this hop! My baby boy (14-year-old, Jake) has Autism, so this is close to my heart!

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  33. Ahhhhh-mazing! This is so gorgeous and such an awesome design with those inky butterflies. Great card.

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  34. Gorgeous design! Love all those butterflies in different shades. xx

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  35. Beautiful card, great watercolour-look !
    Thank you for sharing your talent in this great blog hop !

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  36. Such a pretty card! LOVE the inkiness of those butterflies! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  37. This is a butiful card. You have used the different shades of blue very well!

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  38. This butterfly card is just lovely! I have two autistic children. Thank you for supporting this cause.

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  39. Absolutely love the butterflies you created with the distress inks and water!

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  40. Love the butterflies!! They are sooo pretty love the watercolor and shades of blue!!

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  41. Hi Donna, such a beautiful card, I love your distressed butterflies in various blue shades..simple and lovely! I'm a new follower of your blog :)

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  42. Beautiful! Thank you for participating ♥

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  43. Butterflies are always a welcomed sight. Great project. Thanks for Shining a Light:)

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  44. Beautiful card with lovely shades of blue.

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  45. This is so beautiful!!! Pinned it to try this technique out myself sometime!!
    Thanks for participating in this important hop!!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  46. Donna, this is just so gorgeous! Love the shades of blue and the fun watercolour effect! Thanks so much for joining in this blog hop that is making my heart sing :)

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  47. DELIGHTFUL card Donna!!!
    LOVE your butterflies - WOW - what a BEAUTIFUL technique & design, it looks MAGICAL - LOVE IT ALL!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and being part of this AMAZING event for a great cause :)

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  48. A truly stunning creation! I love all those gorgeous butterflies! ♥

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