Light It Up Blue For Autism Awareness Mini Blog Hop! * Winners Announced*

Hello! The winner of the Lawn Fawn stamp set of your choice is Shelly Kurth. 

The winner of the YNS $15 gift certificate is Denise Bryant 

The winner of my $20 gift certificate to the stamp company of your choice is Patricia Barber.

Winners, contact me at alwaysctr@yahoo.com! Thank you everyone! 

    Hello! Welcome to the Light It Up Blue Mini Blog Hop!  Today is the last day of April, and the last day of the month long Autism Awareness "Light It Up Blue" campaign. We wanted to hop one more time to remind everyone that Autism Awareness is important each and every day of the year! I have been joined by a handful of my favorite card makers! The LIUB Mini Blog Hop is

      being sponsored by Lawn Fawn!

One lucky commenter will get to pick out the Lawn Fawn stamp set of their choice!

Your Next Stamp

One lucky commenter will receive a $15 gift certificate to YNS!

   I am also offering a $20 gift certificate to the stamp company of YOUR choice to one lucky winner. There just might be more blog candy chances along the way so be sure to visit all of the LIUB Mini Blog Hoppers, leave a comment, and increase your chances of winning a fun prize!

 Now let me show you what I created for today's hop!

I made this card using the adorable Mama Elephant stamp set "Photo Bomb". The film strip die is from Your Next Stamp. I also used the MFT Inside and Out Diagonal Stitched Rectangle Die-Namics.

     Well, I am SO happy you stopped by, and I do hope that you will be a champion for those that have been touched by Autism. Be sure to see the amazing cards my friends have created for today's hop!

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MFT Sketch 226 - What's The Scoop?

It's Wednesday and it's time for a brand new MFT Sketch Challenge for you to play with! Check out this weeks sketch:

 

Here is a peek of the card I created!

 

 

 

 

Make sure to visit the MFT Challenge Blog to see the fantastic cards my team-mates created using this weeks sketch! I can't wait to see what you create!

Introducing The My Favorite Things Design Team!

 

Hello hello! I am excited to welcome the newest members of the MFT Design Team Family! To see the full list of the wonderfully talented design team members and to welcome them to the MFT Family be sure to visit the MFT Blog!

MFT Color Challenge 20 - Mason Jar Bouquet

Happy Thursday and welcome to  My Favorite Things Color Challenge #20. Check out this beautiful, Spring inspired color combo:

 

 

Here is a peek of the card I created using these fabulous colors!

 

 

 

 

Be sure to visit the main MFT Challenge Blog to see the full card, and the cards of my talented team-mates. Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge 225 - Like Gnome One Else

Hello and welcome to MFT Sketch 225! This week we have a fun sketch for you to play with!

 

Here is a peek of the card I created using this weeks MFT Sketch:

 

 

 

 

I hope you will play along with us this week! Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by!

 

MFT Shakers Week Day 5 - Sprinkled With Love

 

 

 

 

Well, it is day 5 of the fabulous MFT Shaker Card Week and sadly this is the final day of the week long blog series that has been dedicated to all things shaker card! I hope you have been inspired to create your own shaker cards! The shaker theme for day 5 is "Peek-a-boo Shaker cards". I used the adorable Laina Lamb Designs Donuts and Sprinkles stamp set and dies to create my card. Check it out!

 

 

 

I chose to put the donut on the inside of the card and stamp another sentiment. I love the way it turned out, especially for it being my first time making a peek-a-boo shaker card!

 

 

 

I hope you have enjoyed MFT Shakers Card week, and I hope you will share your shaker cards on the MFT Facebook page! I would love to see your shaker cards! Thank you for all of the sweet comments, it has been so much fun!  Have a great weekend!

MFT Shaker Week Day 4 - Be Yourself

 

 

Wow, Day 4 of MFT Shaker Week is here already! This week has flown by. Thank you for so many positive and downright sweet comments on my shaker cards this week! It has been so much fun hanging out with the main MFT design team! Today the shaker theme is "Word Window" shakers. The MFT block letter dies are perfect for making shaker cards! Here is my card:

 

 

 

I used lots of pretty sequins this time, and I love how it looks like they are going to fall out, but they won't no matter how much you shake. (I use foam tape like there is no tomorrow.)

 

I am SO happy you stopped by, and be sure to visit the MFT Blog to see a list of all the design team members playing along today! Have a great day!

Supplies: Stamps: Friends Like Us, Photo Booth; Dies: Friends Die-namics, Photo Booth Die-namics, Stitched Basic Edges; Ink: Bubblegum, Black Licorice; Card stock: Copic X-Press blending card

 

 

 

My Favorite Things Shakers Week Day 3 - Filled With Sunshine

 

 

Hello friends! I am back for day 3 of  MFT Shakers Week! Have you been enjoying seeing so many amazing shaker cards from my team-mates?

 

Today the shaker theme is "Framed Shaker Cards".

 

Here is a bright, springy card I created for today!

 

 

The MFT Stitched frames are PERFECT for shaker cards. I added a little extra glitter to my shaker this time.

 

I am SO happy you stopped by, and I want to thank those of you that have been leaving comments on my shaker cards this week, you make me feel like a super star!

 

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

 

Supplies: Stamps: BB You Have My Heart, BB Sunflower Sweetheart,  DC Packed With Positivity, Blue Skies Ahead, MSTN Tweet On You; Dies: You have My Heart Die-namics, Tweet On You Dienamics, Somebunny Die-Namics, Stitched Circle Frames, Stitched Rectangle Stax, Blueprints 21; Ink: Black Licorice, Daffodil; Cardstock: Copic X-Press blending card, Summer Splash, Daffodil, Sweet Tooth

MFT Sketch Challenge 224 - True Friend

 

 

It's Wednesday and that means it is time for a brand new MFT Sketch Challenge! Check out this weeks sketch:

 

 

Here is a peek of the card I created!

 

 

 

Too see the full card, and the card my awesome team mates created be sure to visit the MFT Card Challenges Blog! I can't wait to see what you create!

 

MFT Shakers Week Day #2 - Flat Shaker Cards!

 

 

Hello hello and welcome to day #2 of MFT Shaker Cards Week! Today the shaker focus is on "flat shaker cards". What is a flat shaker card you ask? Well, a card with a pouch filled with sequins, die-cuts or anything else you want! I filled my pouch with die-cut dog biscuits embossed with hearts. Be sure to visit the MFT Company Blog to see what Kimberly Crawford has in store for you today!  You will also find a list of all the design team members with flat shaker cards to share with you today!

 Here is the flat shaker card I created for today!

 

Come back tomorrow for MFT Shaker Week Day 3! Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Supplies: Stamps: BB You Make My Tail Wag, Paw Prints background; Dies: You Make Tail Wag Die-namics, Pet Accents, Stitched Fishtail Flag Stax, Inside and Out  Diagonal Stitched Rectangles

Shakers Week With My Favorite Things Stamps - All Things Grow With Love

   I am thrilled to be joining the main MFT design team as we share shaker card inspiration ALL week! And you know MFT doesn't celebrate without lots of prizes so be sure to visit the main MFT Blog to find out how you can win supplies to make your own shaker cards and to see the fantastic cards that the design team created!

The theme of the first day is to share tips and tricks for making shaker cards and I have thought of a few that seem to help me when I create a shaker card.

#1.) Don't go crazy with your "shaking" material. If you fill up your space with too many sequins and doodads your card won't shake, therefore you have a pretty boring shaker card. ;)

#2.)  Start out with a small shape, such as a small circle, or square. As you get more confident in your shaker card skills you can increase your shaker space.

#3.) Be sure to line the entire die-cut shape with foam. Any space left open will be a magnet for sequins and they will eventually fall out.

Here is the shaker card I created just for today using the adorable new Birdie Brown You Gnome Me stamp set and matching die-namics. I had SO MUCH FUN creating this card!

    MFT Shaker Week will take place April 13-17 and I am sharing cards each day! Yay! Be sure to check back tomorrow, I have a card I can't wait to share. Have a great day and thank you for stopping by!

 Supplies: Stamps: BB You Gnome Me, BB Somebunny; Dies: You Gnome Me Die-namics, Somebunny Die-namics, Stitched Rectangle Frames, Garden Fence, Tall Grassy Edge, Fresh Cut Flowers, Stitched Fishtail Flag Stax

MFT Color Challenge 19 - Sweet Friend

Hello hello! It's time for another bi-weekly instalment of the MFT Color Challenge! We have a beautiful color combination for you to play with this week!

 

                             Here is a peek of the card I created using this weeks color combo!

 

 

 

Be sure to visit the MFT Card Challenges Blog to see what the rest of the design team created! Thanks for stopping by!

Light It Up Blue Blog Hop Winner List

Hello! 

      Thank you everyone, from the bottom of our hearts for embracing the LIUB Blog Hop and turning it into more then we could have ever dreamt it would be. This hop will be returning next year, and hopefully it will have an even greater turnout and Autism Awareness will reach even more of our crafting community and beyond. Much love and hugs to you all. Veronica and Tenia

If you are a winner please send an email to alwaysctr@yahoo.com  Pleasr include the prize you won in your message AND your email address and we will forward your info to the sponsor.  Thank you again!

LIUB Blog Hop Winners

Jennifer McGuire – 3 spots for Online Card Class and one winner of 5 stamp sets:

Online Card Class – Sandi Strickland

Online Card Class - Rosemary - Hey There Rosigirl

Online Card Class - Ruby N A Rare Ruby

5 stamp sets - KT Fit Kitty

Avery Elle $30 gift card -Mary Roberson

Reverse Confetti $25 -Liz – Crafty Sunflower

CTMH Bundle - Snazzy JJ    

Buskins Leggings – Becca Cruger

Paper Smooches $25 - Helen F – handmade Cards By Helen

Sugar Pea Designs $25 gift card - Laura Cox AKA scrapaddict

Just Jewlery - Janis – Her peaceful Garden

MFT $25 - Sandra Schroeder

Stampin Up $30 - Monica Reeck

Simon Says Stamp $50 gift card - Angela Hoynes

Latina Crafter $20 gift card - Tracie Pond and 

Latina Crafter $20 gift card - Jerrie – Coloring Outside The lineZ

Butterfly Reflections $20 GC- Karen Ladd

Amy Doodles $15 GC- Greta

Stamplorations  $10 GC- Kris In Alaska

Stamplorations  Trendy Butterflies Stamp set and Stencil- Michele Henderson

Avocado Arts- 5 stamp sets on AA Blog- Ann

Lil Inker Designs Mini Canvas Die and Mini Canvas- Sarah Gray

Paper Temptress  $25 GC- Sue D

Paper Temptress 50 Pack Cryogen White Paper- Jessi Fogan

The Ton $10- Mynn Kitchen

The Ton $10- c

The Ton $10 Lieve

Stampendous!- Amy Tsuruta

Spectrum Noir Spectrum Aqua Markers-Dana Warren

Gina K $50 GC- Holly Flores

Kreative Kymona Gift Basket- Eva

DJ Kard Kreations- $25GC anywhere- KT Fit Kitty

DJ Kard Kreations- $25 GC anywhere- suedflickr

DJ Kard Kreations $25 GC anywhere- Yolanda Garrido

DJ Kard Kreations $25 GC anywhere- Liz

Crafter’s Companion Journal Jottings Stamp Set- Carol Mayne

Marker Pop – Stampy Sister

JessicaLynnOriginal.com - Brandi R

JessicaLynnOriginal.com - Paula - Scrap Addicts Attic

Catherine Pooler Stamp Nation Class - Mary Robertson

Catherine Pooler Stamp Nation Class - Miriam Prantner

Jamberry Autism Awareness  nail sheet - Mynn Kitchen

Winnie and Walter $25 gift card - Jerrie

Winnie and Walter $25 gift card - Liz Geyser McAllister

SCACD - Sarah Anderson

Kraftin Kimmi - Janis

My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge 223 - I'm Tweet On You

      Hello and welcome to MFT Sketch Challenge #223! This week we have a really fun sketch for you to play with and to see it, and to see what the rest of my talented team mates created be sure to visit the MFT Challenge Blog!

 

The Light It Up Blue For Autism Awareness Blog Hop - My Super Hero

       Hello friends and visitors! I am thrilled and honored to be here today, joined by so many friends to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day! In addition to the fantastic Blogs that are participating in today's hop, we have a FANTASTIC line up of sponsors who have generously donated prizes and time to make today a super fun day of friendship, support, and fabulous prizes!

 

Today I am hopping for my 7 year old, beautiful, kind, and sweet boy Cameron.

 

   Isn't he beautiful? I love the way this picture captures his sweet nature. Love that kid so much! These are some of my favorite places to read about Autism Awareness. Autismspeaks.org, and Autism Daddy. He makes me LOL all of the time. Sometimes you just have to laugh.

    Now, I am SUPER excited to share the card I created for today's blog hop. It features the BRAND NEW  My Favorite Things stamp set Super Boy and it will be available for purchase on April 7 at 10PM EST! My MFT Challenge Team-mates and I were given special permission to share this set with you today! I knew it would be perfect for today's hop because Cameron is MY Super Hero!
 

 

 

 

     Now there are SO MANY amazing bloggers that have joined me today, including my dear friend and co-creator of the Light It Up Blue For Autism Awareness Blog Hop Tenia Nelson. Love ya girlie!

 

Alrighty, here is the link list that has a link to all of the sponsors who have donated prizes for the hop followed by links to all of the bloggers who are hopping along with us today! How do you win prizes you ask? Winners will be chosen at random from comments left on Blog Hop participants blogs. The more comments you leave, the greater your chances will be at winning! Winners will be chosen on Monday April 6th.  Thanks for stopping by and Happy World Autism Awareness Day!

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My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge 222 - Because You're Special

 

 

Hello and welcome to MFT Sketch Challenge 222! This week we have a fantastic sketch for you to play with!

 

 

 

Here is a snippet of my card:

 

 

 

 

 

This week I carried on my "Spring" theme. To see the full card, and the creations of my talented teamies be sure to visit the MFT Sketch Challenge Blog Post! Thanks for stopping by!