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   <><

Fast and Simply Fabulous Friday - Simply Sent Class

My Dearest Friends

You want to talk about Fast and Fabulous?  Have I got some real Fast and Fabulous cards to show you today!!

Have you seen the gorgeous Simply Sent kit that Stampin' Up! has available this year?  Can you believe how elegant and refined the laser-cut note cards are?  I have to tell you, of all the Simply Sent kits that SU! has brought out over the years, this has got to be one of my favourites!!  And I am dying to show you the beautiful cards that it allows you to create.

Simply Sent Card 1

Simply Sent Card 2

Simply Sent Card 3

Come to my Simply Fabulous class on August 28 and discover just some of the ways you can use this kit to make gorgeous cards! You'll get the Million and One stamp set.  You'll receive the Simply Sent kit to create 8 different, lovely cards.  And you'll get inspiration.  Does it get any better?

Here are a few samples to give you some idea of what I mean.  When I said gorgeous....I really meant gorgeous!  Don't you think so!?

For details about the class, check out my Upcoming Classes and Events tab at the top of this page.  Trust me - this is a class you are going to WANT to take!!  The cards are Fast.  They are Fabulous.  And we would LOVE to have you join us!!

Hope to see you there.  Don't forget to RSVP.

Have a truly wonderful weekend and God Bless,     ~Cynthia    <><