Stamp Out Autism Blog Hop

Hello Dear Friends

Last September at the Founders' Circle Retreat, an amazing demonstrator named Lee Conrey asked many of us if we would like to join with her this April to raise awareness about Autism.  And I am happy to do just that!  This is a bright, colourful and creative way to raise awareness (and funds) for this cause.

Autism Fact #4:   Did you know that........Dogs have been shown to improve autistic children’s quality of life, independence, and safety. The presence of a trained dog can reduce aggressive behavior, calm the child, and serve as a link to the child’s community 

Make sure you hop through to visit all 13 blogs.  And feel free to leave a comment on any or all of them.  We like to know that you've stopped in for a visit.  :)     

Here is my project - and yes, I specifically chose blue, since it is the colour for autism awareness:  

 2 Ways to Donate:

1)  I will be donating my 20% Stampin' Up! Instant Income from my sales all weekend (April 17th - 19th), 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 19th!

  2)  Donate directly to the Autism Society

 Next on our hop is Alisa Tilsner - click on the image below to see what she has created for us!  
 

Maybe you started here, or maybe you got to my page from Betty Button's blog.  To hop back to Betty's blog, click below: 

I hope you are enjoying your time spent hopping around to various blogs.  And I hope this is just the start to a wonderful weekend for you and those you love.  God Bless,   ~Cynthia   <><

My Talented Friends - Variation on a Theme!

Hello Friends

Do I ever have a treat for you!

Do you remember when I re-created a beautiful purple Butterfly Basics card designed by Stampin' Up! CEO, Shelli Gardner and gave it to everyone who ordered from me in the month of January?  Well that card got raves and raves and and I know several people reproduced it for themselves.

Well fast-forward to the story of my beautiful friend, Suzane R.  She reproduced it.  Sort of.  She copied it.  Mostly.  CASEd it - with a twist.  Look at her absolutely stunning variation of Shelli's card.  The vintage, elegant, peaceful feel of the original is converted to bold, bright and knock-your-socks off WOW.  THIS card makes a statement.

Don't you just love it?!

I couldn't be more in love with this card or more impressed with its creator.  Don't you agree that it is a thoroughly brilliant and cutting edge variation of the "original"?

I am really going to have to make several different copies of the card using various combinations of colours.  Because as much as I loved the original, I am very much looking forward to seeing how the entire flavour of the card changes with other colour combinations, such as the one Suzane chose.

I'll let you know later how my experiement on colour variation works out.  Until then, I hope everyone is enjoying their week.       God Bless,       ~Cynthia     <><

Product List

Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Stamp Set [137154]	Papillon Potpourri Clear Stamp Set [123759]	Elegant Butterfly Punch [127526]
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [133642]	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171]	Hello Honey Classic Stampin' Pad [133643]
Versamark Pad [102283]	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]	Stamping Sponges [101610]

More Neeje Crop

Howdy Friends

Tomorrow morning is the Neeje Crop and tomorrow is when I'll post a picture of the cute little treats I've been working on to give to each of the attendees....

But for now I want to give you a peak at the card class I will be running tomorrow, in addition to the Bunny Fry box class (see it here).

These are simple cards to make and oh....so....cute!  They showcase some of the wonderful new products from the Sale-A-Bration and Occasions catalogues. 

And the best part for the Neeje participants is that each participant will receive, from me, coupons that they can use this weekend to order from the catalogues.  In addition to supporting a great cause and having a fantastic time, they'll all get a chance to order some of Stampin' Up!'s top quality products  - at a discount!  

Woo hoo.  I can't wait to spread the joy tomorrow.
Hope all of you are lookign forward to a wonderful weekend too!

God Bless,       ~Cynthia   <><

CASing Shelli Gardner

Hello Friends

Today I just had to show you the Thank You card that my customers will be receiving from me when they place an order during the month of January.

Isn't it absolutely gorgeous?

Shelli Gardner - the founder and CEO or Stampin' Up!, designed this card and showed Dawn Griffith how to make it, and I just had to CASe it since I loved it so much!

The new Butterfly Basics stamp set does all the hard work in this card.  Just some extra sponging and splattering for effect.  Each of the cards is a bit different.  And each of them is gorgeous.

What do you think?  Are you loving it too?

Remember - place an order with me during the month of January and you'll receive one of these too!!

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend.  God Bless,   ~Cynthia    <><  

Product List

Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Stamp Set [137154]	Butterflies Thinlits Dies [137360]	Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Bundle [138865]
Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad [126969]	Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad [126963]	Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad [126985]
White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Heat Tool [129053]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Stamping Sponges [101610]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246]