Blog Hop
April is Autism Awareness Month and I have joined with 20 Stampin' Up! demonstrators to help raise awareness and collect donations through this Blog Hop! You have probably reached me after visiting Susan's wonderful blog, and I hope you will take the entire tour by clicking on the "next blog" link at the bottom of my post to visit everyone's blog to see all of the great projects we have in store for you!
We also hope that you will consider making a donation to the Autism Society. I am helping my friend Lee Conrey raise money and you can
donate through her site HERE. Thank you!
I decided to use the Autism Awareness color BLUE as a theme for my card today. I used the Regarding Dahlias stamp set (#130324 / 130327) from Stampin' Up! and the Circle Thinlit Card die (#133480) and Pacific Point ink and paper!
It's a Flip Card!!
I die cut the Circle Thinlit Card die in Pacific Point cardstock for the base of my card. Did you know that when you cut out the Dahlia it will nestle right in to the circle opening!? How cool is that!!!?
On the right side of the card, I stamped the Dahlia in Pacific Point onto a scrap of Shimmery White Paper (#101910), cut it out and added it to the Pacific Point base. On the left side I added a piece of printed paper from the Painted Blooms paper pack (#137784).
I stamped 3 images in Pacific Point ink on Shimmery White Cardstock, then I cut 3 different layers out, colored each one with a blender pen to enhance the shadows and shading, and then layered them with Stampin' Dimensionals.
2 Ways to Donate:
I will be donating my 20% Stampin' Up! Instant Income from my sales today and tomorrow (April 10th and 11th), so if you wish to place an order in my online store, click here to order, and I'll be sure to make the donation on Sunday the 12th!
Should you wish to donate directly to the Autism Society rather than placing an order, you can CLICK HERE to donate on Lee's fundraising page.
Please keep "hopping" with us on our Blog Tour.. and visit Betty Button's blog by clicking the "next" button below or click here.
Love the card Patty…So happy to be on the blog hop with you.
Gorgeous card Patty! One of my favorite stamps. Thanks so much for participating in this hop. You’re helping make a difference my friend. Hugs!
I love your card!! I need to remind myself to use this set and the framelits! LOVE it!
Great idea with this stamp and framelits – love it!
Daaahhhling, Dahlias, Miss Patty. Opening the card says “spring garden!”
What a beautiful way to showcase this gorgeous flower! Great tips, too!
Your card is gorgeous. I love it!
Patty I loved your card! So glad you were part of the hop!
Love the card Patty, reminds me of your garden photos. Hugs, Di
Absolutely gorgeous Patty!! Love using those blender pens — what a great tip for that stamp set!! 🙂
Hi Patty! Love your card and so good to be hopping with you today!
Perfect sentiment – we may always recognize our blessings – great to think on today.
Thanks for doing this hop in recognition of Autism. Sadly, a smaller portion of autism cases are genetic. The US only bans 11 toxic chemicals in body care, cleaning products and make-up. Britain bans 1,370 toxic chemicals in these products. Britain’s autism incidence plateaued in 2004. In that time period, the autism rate has gone up 78% in the US. We are creating our own neurotoxic epidemic, by the products we use.
Love how the dahlia fits in the card so well! Thanks for bringing all the flowers forth (craving summer now). 🙂
Thanks for participating in this hop, Patty! Great card!
Lovely card! That blue dahlia is gorgeous.
your card is beautiful & how thoughtful of you to donate to a worthy cause. There are so many causes out there, & if we do a little bit to help, alot will be accomplished.