Hello! Happy World Autism Awareness Day! My name is Veronica Zalis, the host and organizer of today's Stamping For Autism Awareness Blog Hop. As many in the stamping community know I have a 10 year old son with non verbal autism. Today I am THRILLED to be here along with so many of my dear friends, and amazing stamp companies as we help bring Autism Awareness to the stamping community.
My son Cameron was officially diagnosed when he was 5. Up to that age his pediatricians thought he was just a "late talker" and that he had a few "quirks". Cameron doesn't display many of the classic autism characteristics. A day with Cameron is actually not that different from a day with any other kid. He loves Disney, listening to music, and organizing his extensive DVD collection. He doesn't speak but he communicates via smart device and is an extremely advanced typist and speller. I am so very thankful for that. He has no problem letting us know what he is feeling, which 99% of the time is pure joy. We consider ourselves lucky, yes, LUCKY. Cameron has autism, but there are so many that have so many more challenges associated with an Autism diagnosis. Our life isn't always easy but we can't imagine what our lives would be like without him.
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine,” - Alan Turing, creator of the first computer used to break codes during WW II.
When I started organizing this hop I couldn't believe how quickly stamp companies enthusiastically offered to sponsor AND take part in the Stamping For Autism Awareness Blog Hop. These are the generous and just flat out fantastic companies that have donated over $1,100 in prizes!!
Altenew - 2 - $30 Gift Certificates
Avery Elle -$30 Gift Certificate
Brutus Monroe - $25 Gift Certificate
Chibitronics - $30 Chibitronics kit
Craftin Desert Divas- $25 Gift Certificate
Ellen Hutson - $30 Gift Certificate
Heffy Doodle - $35 Gift Certificate
Hero Arts - $25 Gift Certificate
Honey Bee Stamps - $30 Gift Certificate
Jennifer McGuire Ink - $100 SimonSaysStamp Gift Certificate
Sandy Allnock - Sponsor - 3 slots online class
Scrapbook and Cards Today magazine - Melissa Phillips
Scrapbook and Cards Today magazine - Melissa Phillips
Stampendous - 3 - Everyday Chicks Stamp and die set - (Prize available to USA residents only)
Stampin’ Up - Stamp With Tami - 2 SU Sunshine and Rainbow stamp and die bundles
Your Next Stamp - $25 Gift Certificate
Today I am excited to share two cards I created using the Brand New release from Taylored Expressions: "Look With Your Heart". Taylored Expressions is donating 25% of April sales of "Look With Your Heart" to The Autism Society. Amazing!
To create my rainbow puzzle background I used the single puzzle metal die to create a stencil. It was time consuming, but easy! I am thrilled with the end result. I used Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink to create my bright, rainbow background. The striped ribbon is retired Stampin' Up! ribbon. I save EVERYTHING!
To create this card I used the negative die cut of the Stitched Heart Stax from My Favorite Things. I used three shades of Tim Holtz Blue Distress Oxide Ink. I heat embossed the sentiment using white Stampin' Up embossing powder. I did that before sponging the blue heart. The butterfly is from the MFT Beautiful Butterflies stamp and die set.
I invited a FANTASTIC group of designers and friends to join me today. The cards they created are absolutely amazing. Prizes will be chosen from the comments on this blog, and all of the designers posted below.
Joscelyne Cutchens (Instagram)
The following companies have also created cards for the Stamping For Autism Awareness Blog Hop. Many companies are offering additional blog hop prizes from comments left on their company blogs and design team blogs!! Get prepared to be blown away..
Waffle Flower
My dear friend Joscelyne Cutchens designed a beautiful Autism Inspired stamp set:
My dear friend Joscelyne Cutchens designed a beautiful Autism Inspired stamp set:
A lot of people ask me what my favorite Autism charities are, these two are at the top of my list!
https://the-art-of-autism.com/
https://the-art-of-autism.com/
http://www.autism-society.org
If you would like to create a card to share please do and upload it to this gallery. One card per person please. Winners will also be chosen from the card gallery! You have until Sunday April 8th 11:55 PM to upload your cards. Winners will be announced on Tuesday April 10th.
If you would like to create a card to share please do and upload it to this gallery. One card per person please. Winners will also be chosen from the card gallery! You have until Sunday April 8th 11:55 PM to upload your cards. Winners will be announced on Tuesday April 10th.
Thank you so much for visiting today, have a wonderful day, and enjoy the rest of the Stamping For Autism Awareness Blog Hop!
