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!
  

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62 comments:

  1. foleysfriendApril 2, 2015 at 7:35:00 AM HST

    LOVE! Totally love what you did here, Donna.

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  2. Tenia NelsonApril 2, 2015 at 7:59:00 AM HST

    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. NandiniApril 2, 2015 at 8:19:00 AM HST

    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. wienerhoneymoonersApril 2, 2015 at 8:45:00 AM HST

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

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  5. KT Fit KittyApril 2, 2015 at 9:14:00 AM HST

    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. KateApril 2, 2015 at 9:19:00 AM HST

    Love your blue butterflies Donna :)
    Kate xx

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  7. KimCreateApril 2, 2015 at 9:53:00 AM HST

    Great use of distress inks for a beautiful card!

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  8. cmApril 2, 2015 at 10:40:00 AM HST

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

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  9. Denise BryantApril 2, 2015 at 10:55:00 AM HST

    Beautiful butterfly card for this awesome hop!

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  10. Lori KobularApril 2, 2015 at 11:08:00 AM HST

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

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  11. ShellyApril 2, 2015 at 11:08:00 AM HST

    This is beautiful, Donna!

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  12. Crafting With JackApril 2, 2015 at 11:30:00 AM HST

    Lovely card, I love the distress inks.

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  13. wendyApril 2, 2015 at 11:38:00 AM HST

    this is gorgeous , love the message !

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  14. Jen CarterApril 2, 2015 at 11:39:00 AM HST

    very pretty!

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  15. MaroeskaApril 2, 2015 at 12:28:00 PM HST

    Great techniques and colors!

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  16. MeganApril 2, 2015 at 2:12:00 PM HST

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

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  17. Holly AKA KopyKatApril 2, 2015 at 2:57:00 PM HST

    Beautiful butterflies, love them! LIUB.

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  18. JudyApril 2, 2015 at 2:58:00 PM HST

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

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  19. Vanessa MiddletonApril 2, 2015 at 3:11:00 PM HST

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

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  20. AnitaApril 2, 2015 at 3:41:00 PM HST

    I love this card! Great technique!

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  21. Brandi RApril 2, 2015 at 3:49:00 PM HST

    Gorgeous! Love this ♥ Thank you for joining ♥♥

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  22. Helen F.April 2, 2015 at 3:56:00 PM HST

    Absolutely beautiful, Donna! Great style and design.

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  23. ~amy~April 2, 2015 at 4:06:00 PM HST

    PERFECT-O!

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  24. KrissyApril 2, 2015 at 4:56:00 PM HST

    BEAUTIFUL card!!!

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  25. Tracie PondApril 2, 2015 at 5:50:00 PM HST

    Donna, simply fab card!!!

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  26. Michele K. HendersonApril 2, 2015 at 7:38:00 PM HST

    Love these pretty butterflies!

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  27. ScrapaDiddleApril 2, 2015 at 7:43:00 PM HST

    Wonderful cause and card!

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  28. Viki BanaszakApril 2, 2015 at 8:10:00 PM HST

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

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  29. Susan Hurley-LukeApril 2, 2015 at 10:57:00 PM HST

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

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  30. June KApril 3, 2015 at 1:23:00 AM HST

    Lovely shades of blue butterflies. Very pretty card.

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  31. D.Ann CApril 3, 2015 at 2:38:00 AM HST

    Fab! And perf for this hop!

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  32. I Card EveryoneApril 3, 2015 at 2:52:00 AM HST

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

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  33. Sue from OregonApril 3, 2015 at 7:57:00 AM HST

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

    ♥ Sue Kment

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  34. Taunya ButlerApril 3, 2015 at 8:56:00 AM HST

    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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  35. Monika ReeckApril 3, 2015 at 10:07:00 AM HST

    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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  36. Chriss BlagraveApril 3, 2015 at 10:38:00 AM HST

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

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  37. Anne April 3, 2015 at 10:52:00 AM HST

    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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  38. Yolanda GarridoApril 3, 2015 at 11:24:00 AM HST

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

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  39. EvaApril 3, 2015 at 11:44:00 AM HST

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

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  40. Sarah GApril 3, 2015 at 12:50:00 PM HST

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

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  41. Paula-Scrap AddictApril 3, 2015 at 1:53:00 PM HST

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

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  42. PamApril 3, 2015 at 2:03:00 PM HST

    Gorgeous card. Love those butterflies.

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  43. Laura Cox {aka scrapaddict}April 3, 2015 at 3:17:00 PM HST

    Love these butterflies....so pretty!

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  44. RosemaryApril 3, 2015 at 4:30:00 PM HST

    gorgeous!

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  45. hippymom83April 3, 2015 at 7:05:00 PM HST

    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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  46. Becca CrugerApril 4, 2015 at 5:44:00 AM HST

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

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  47. LizApril 4, 2015 at 5:50:00 AM HST

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

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  48. LieveApril 4, 2015 at 8:34:00 AM HST

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

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  49. Mynn xxApril 4, 2015 at 2:00:00 PM HST

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

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  50. JerrieApril 4, 2015 at 2:16:00 PM HST

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

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  51. Stampy SisterApril 4, 2015 at 6:43:00 PM HST

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

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  52. DoofyJEss2April 5, 2015 at 4:56:00 AM HST

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

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  53. DanaApril 5, 2015 at 5:36:00 AM HST

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

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  54. AJ BodineApril 5, 2015 at 11:34:00 AM HST

    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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  55. Rubeena I.April 5, 2015 at 12:26:00 PM HST

    Beautiful! Thank you for participating ♥

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  56. Mary R.April 5, 2015 at 4:35:00 PM HST

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

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  57. AnnApril 5, 2015 at 4:35:00 PM HST

    Beautiful card with lovely shades of blue.

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  58. Sue DApril 5, 2015 at 5:35:00 PM HST

    Love your blue butterflies!

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  59. JanisApril 5, 2015 at 7:07:00 PM HST

    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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  60. Jessi FoganApril 5, 2015 at 10:55:00 PM HST

    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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  61. TracyM #6773April 6, 2015 at 12:40:00 AM HST

    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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  62. T.L. CreationsApril 6, 2015 at 5:06:00 PM HST

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

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