Monday, April 2, 2018

Autism Awareness Day Blog Hop

* For The Ton Release post please scroll down or click HERE. *

Hi everyone and welcome to the 2018 Stamping for Autism Awareness Blog Hop. I am thrilled to be a part of a fantastic group of designers as we do our part in spreading Autism Awareness to our crafting community.

This hop was created and hosted by Veronica Zalis. And, I am supporting her effort to spread the autism awareness not only because she's my friend, but also to honor my foster brother in Indonesia teach at school for autistic children. I think it's a honorable, hard work that not too many people chose to do.

And, in case you're interested and would like to learn more about autism, check out this article A Shift from Autism Acceptance to Appreciation.

3 of the companies that I am designing for are proud sponsor of this hop, SugarPea Designs, The Ton & Honey Bee Stamps. So, for my card I am proudly representing all 3 companies. :)




I first cut the diagonal background using SugarPea Designs Diagonal Striped Cover Plate out of watercolor cardstock and then add the watercolor. Let dry and adhere to card base. Next, I work on the critters & flowers. The beaver is fromSugarPea Timber set  & the bear, bunny & hedgehog trio is from Honey Bee Forest Friends set. The flower is from The Ton Fresh Cut Sunflower Outlines. Color all of them with Copic and once that done I simply arrange them all on the card and adhere with pop-dots.

There's more dimension on this card in person as on top of adhering the images with pop dots, I also like to curl the pieces before adhering them, so they don't look so flat. Finished by stamping the sentiment.

GIVEAWAY:
These are the generous and just flat out fantastic companies that have donated over $1,100 in prizes!! Make sure you visit Veronica's blog for the prize detail and visit all the companies who generously sponsor this hop (see the links below).
Am so happy that you stopped by my blog today. Please be sure to visit SugarPea Designs, The Ton & Honey Bee Stamps for a look at some of the fantastic cards for today's hop! Cheers....

Veronica Zalis
Erica A-B
Sandy Allnock
Amanda Bodine
Kimberly Crawford
Joscelyne Cutchens (Instagram)
Dana Joy
Wanda Guess
Jill Dewey Hawkins
Jennifer Ingle (Instagram)
Emily Midgett
Kay Miller
Carly Tee Minner
Miriam Prantner
Elena Roussakis
Heather Ruwe
Amy Tsuruta
Marcie Sharp
Alice Wertz
Vera Yates <-- you are here
Tenia Nelson
Katherine Cosimano
Rachel Parys
Pocono Pam
Terri Burson
Becca Dawn Cruger

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..

Altenew
Butterfly Reflections Ink
Chibitronics
Heffy Doodle
Honey Bee Stamps
Lil' Inker Designs
MFT Card Challenges
Newtons Nook Designs
Pink and Main Pretty Pink Posh
Reverse Confetti
Right At Home
Stampendous
Studio Katia
Sugar Pea Designs
Taylored Expressions
Technique Tuesday
The Greeting FarmThe Stamp Market
The Ton
Waffle Flower

132 comments:

Debbie Rumpza said...

Oh my gosh this card is so sweet! I love that sentiment and the animals, oh my.

Jingle said...

This is just too cute! I love those little critters and the soft rainbow is so pretty.

Lindarub 25 said...

Love your card.

Tenia Nelson said...

Awesome card, Miss Lady!!! Thanks for being a part of this AWESOME event!!

Unknown said...

This is so amazing! What a great hop! Thank you for supporting Autism Awareness in this way!

D.Ann C said...

I think your card is absolutely darling and perfect for this hop!

Lagene said...

What a worthy cause for this blog hop! Your card is AWESOME! I especially love the dimension created by the layers!

Laetitia Lisa said...

this card is really sweet and kind, I love it ! Good idea to write the sentiment behind the die cut background :)

memurz said...

What a wonderful pastel colored card. Thank you for also taking part in such a wonderful blog hop for such a worthy cause!!

Patty said...

Your card is darling! Love all those different forest friends. Sunflowers are gorgeous. Card really shows how each of us is unique and has something different to share

Carla S said...

Love your card! Thanks for participating to bring Autism Awareness 💙

Pennie said...

Great card!

Evelyn said...

I think this card is absolutely darling as well. thank you for sharing.

Ericka Strange said...

Such a cute card and I love the flowers you added.

Karthikha said...

And 'I think your card is absolutely darling' too! :) So sweet it is! Thanks to everyone who are part of the awesome blog hop, and to the sponsors!

SSavidge said...

Such a cute card. Really like how you mixed up the stamp sets.

Darnell said...

Oh, my gosh, Vera, your card is darling and colored masterfully! Hugs, Darnell

Anonymous said...

Love the card-so pretty!

Unknown said...

Cute characters on an adorable card. Thanks for sharing and taking part.

Terrie D. (StarSpry) said...

This is such a great card!

Indy's Designs said...

Such a delightful card for such a worthy cause!

Rebecca Romines said...

Love these little critters! It's such a cute card and I like the dimension given with the background die and the flower. What a great card!

LittleSher said...

Darling critters!

Mimi's Craftroom said...

Great card for a worthy cause.

T.L. Creations said...

Thank you for the heart smiles! Your card is absolutely adorable! :)

Jennifer B. said...

Cute card for such a worthwhile cause. Thank you for participating.

Kathy M said...

Great card. Thank you for sharing your talents for this great cause!

JANIS FROM CANADA said...

I Love this Card so sweet... I want to make this card... Thanks for such an amazing Blog Hop....

liz said...

I loved this blog hop! Such a great cause.

ibecircled.blogspot.com said...

Such a sweet card!! I love the Ton stamps!! Thank you for sharing!!

Pam Sparks said...

Super cute Vera! Love your card!

Unknown said...

I would like to say how much I appreciate that you are participating in this. My son is 12 and he has Aspergers syndrome. He also has aggressive ADHD and it was hard to get the autism diagnosis and therefore to get it treated. This is a wonderful way to raise awareness

Sherri Piechnik said...

Adorable card! I love this initiative! After homeschooling my 5 children for 27 yrs, I took a job as an EA/TA to a 7yr old boy who was on the autism spectrum. He also had FASD. I was with him for 3 years and LOVED it all! Thank you for bringing forward more awareness of the awesomeness of these children.

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Super adorable card. Love how you placed the sentiment. TFS

Stanlee Runner said...

Adorable card, I love the beaver.

C. Sage Deerborn said...

Cute design for an adorable card. Stamping for Autism is a great way to raise awareness.

Unknown said...

Love the soft pastel colors with your sweet little critters, so cute! Thanks!

Isabelle said...

Your card is absolutely darling !

Donna said...

So cute! Love the little critters and your all important message. Thanks for helping raise awareness of the autism spectrum!

K . Shuster said...

Oh my goodness, such a sweet card! Thank you for participating in such a meaningful blog hop.

MTPatB said...

Sweet card for sweet children and adults too. Thank you for participating in this awesome blog hop.

Anonymous said...

This card is darling for sure! Love the soft colors!

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

Just too cute and supportive. Thanks for supporting the Autism Awareness Day & Blog Hop.

Amy C. said...

These are the sweetest little critters!

Amy C. said...

These are the sweetest little critters!

Tommie said...

I love these critters and your flowers are so pretty!

TLady said...

WHAT A SWEET CARD! THANK YOU for supporting those with Autism & supporting WAAD! We know too well the difficulties those with Autism face, as our son is on the Autism spectrum with Aspergers. Life isn't easy for these kids! THANK YOU AGAIN for your support! ;)

Marjorie DUMONTIER said...

This is such a lovely card !!
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Eve N said...

Sweet critter card! Love how cheerful it is.

Sophie Farah said...

I think this card is absolutely darling!!! ;) I love it, so fun and playful!

Kristie Maynard said...

Love your card, very sweet! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Debbie said...

Sweet!

Jennifer said...

Cute friends on your card! I love it

Sarah Biswabic said...

Your card is super adorable!! U love it! Thank you for being part of this amazing hop.

Allie L. said...

Love this adorable card!

justMarie said...

Cute card!

Sheila said...

What a colorful card with a strong message and cute animals. Any child of any age would love to receive this card

Carrie k said...

Very cute card,thanks for sharing and participating.

k ostgard said...

Love the cute card
Happy that this blog hop is happening wonderful to see autism awareness. As I have a daughter with autism.
She is 25 and things don't get much easier they get different challenges.
And the unkind remarks get worse when they get older as people don't understand.
Have a blessed day!
Kimberly

Viki Banaszak said...

What a great card! I love the background you made. The animals are so sweet.

Kristin M. said...

This card makes my heart happy! I love the awareness that this is bringing. I have a brother with autism and it always brings lots of challenges. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful ideas.

Cary said...

Thanks for participating for this great cause. Your card is absolutely adorable.

Bev Gerard said...

Such a completely sweet card! My special needs g'son loves receiving cards made especially for him ... Your lucky recipient will love this!

Doreen said...

Another mama with a beautiful 30yo son with Autism and a 28yo daughter that teaches Special Ed with a true passion! So very proud of them both, and grateful to you getting this blog hop going! Sporting my blue today, and have my front porch blue bulbs glowing! Thanks for the sweet card!

Cynthia Cole said...

Such a wonderful card to inspire!

Ceal said...

love how you put all these different sets together for a wonderful card to help raise awareness

Anna Tracy said...

What an adorable and cheerful card! Thank you for sharing in your craftiness.

Dana M said...

Wonderful card! Amazing job pulling in products from 3 companies. Terrific layering and combination of elements.

Britney Ritchey said...

Thanks for bringing awareness to this worthy cause!

Teresa Doyle said...

Vera your card is wonderful and I am happy to know that THREE companies are honouring this cause in this way!That is amazing!

Jennifer Scull said...

Your card is so sweet with those precious critters and wonderful die cut bg. I love that you combined products from your 3 different companies. Isn't coming together to stand united what life should be all about? :)

Andrea Hastilow said...

Bang on card , great for this hop. Thank you for stepping up and supporting this hop x

Betty J said...

Such a sweet card for a wonderful cause!

Gab said...

That is such a great card!

Sue D said...

I like how you combined products from 3 companies in making this cute card.

Brandi R said...

Awwww. How sweet is this?!?! LOVE ♥

Unknown said...

Such a cute card, I absolutely❤️It!

Denise Terry said...

I love all of these little critters!

Dee Earnshaw said...

oh my what a sweet card thanks for sharing:)

Waving My Wand said...

This is absolute epic sweetness! Thank you so much for participating in this worthy cause!

Good Kardma by Jules said...

What a sweet card! Love how you softly colored the background die!

funkycrafter said...

and the card is darling too

sharon g said...

I just ADORE the bear!!!! Your coloring brings all of the animals to life. SO cute.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Super sweet card!

Robin P said...

Such a cute card. Thanks for sharing.

Carolina Kathy said...

Your card is so cute with all the critters! Thanks you for your participation in such a worthy cause!

Marcie Lovett said...

What a sweet card. Thanks for bringing attention to the autism community.

Mary-Anne V said...

Adorable critters...great background too.

Cynthia Evanoff said...

Yes... all of us should rejoice in our lives...thank you for demonstrating how precious and important we all are...and certainly deserving of happiness

Jen P said...

What a fun group of critters gathered together for a good cause! Love it!

Iris said...

Such a pretty card - love the critters and the lovely flowers with their soft colors.

Dana said...

Sweet card!! I love it!!

Laraine R said...

Fabulous card!

~amy~ said...

Vera, such a fun combo of stamps!

slgibbs1 said...

Very creative- combing watercolor and a dir cut!

FD91354 said...

Thanks for supporting the cause! Your card is so fun and cheerful. Glad you and all these companies can take part in this awareness.

Barbara S said...

Thanks for sharing your beautiful card and helping to spread autism awareness throughout the paper crafting community.

Karen @ Misplaced Mojo said...

So sweet! And I like the placement of your sentiment in the diagonals!!! Its awesome when crafters come together for a cause!

Denise Bryant said...

Adorable card! Love the critters!
Light it up blue!

Deepti Aggarwal said...

Such a darling card..Love it.

Ta-Tanisha said...

Love the critters and the message. Great card for a great cause.

Arianna Barbara said...

Such adorable card!!! Love the sentiment!!!

Mary Holshouser said...

The friends are so cute.
Love that big-earred rabbit.
Darling card.
thanks for sharing
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Katia said...

beautiful coloring card!

Cathy Lillie said...

Such a cute card! I love the mix of stamps you used. They all work so well together. Thanks for sharing your card and helping to raise awareness for Autism.

Helen said...

What a great idea to incorporate something from each of these companies. Everything comes together so well in your design. Thanks for sharing your card on this special blog hop.

Fikreta said...

stunning card!

Maura said...

Love your cute critters and the sweet flowers! Thanks for your enthusiasm in supporting such a great cause - My daughter teaches kids with autism!

Holly M. said...

Such soft colors are perfect for your sweet forest friends! I love your style!

Miriam Prantner said...

So sweet and encourage and pretty!

stempelfrida said...

Awe!!! Such a cute card!
Kind regards from stempelfrida
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stampingbowd said...

What an adorable image!! Love the flowers you added! Great scene! Wow, that is so cool that your foster brother is teaching kids with autism!!! THat is hard work. I am an autism mom of 21 years. It takes a lot of patience!

Larissa Heskett said...

SQUEAL!! Such a SWEET Card!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

Heather DePasquale said...

Very cute critters and soft coloring. Love the sentiment. Thanks for sharing for Autism awareness!

Unknown said...

This card is so sweet, it shows the love and support that hopefully each and everyone with autism has.

kellymotz said...

Love the self esteem boost

Anonymous said...

This is just adorable! The colors look great and the animals are so cute!

Tiffani Trumble said...

So many cute animals in one place! I love your work! Thank you for sharing with me!

Kelsey Thomas said...

Cute card! :)

Annette Gordon said...

Thank you so much for being a part of this blog hop. Its so great that so many individuals in the crafting community is willing to support awareness. And all the companies willing to make donations for the cause. I really like your card. Such a cute and happy card with a very positive message. (PS the colouring is fabulous!)

Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft Kloset said...

Great card to spread a wonderful message of Autism Awareness. Thanks for the inspiration!

Tammy said...

I really love your card.

Janis said...

Wonderful card! Love how you did the sentiment. Thanks so much for supporting this important cause!
<3 J

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HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

Kari V. said...

Awww...this card is absolutely darling! I love how you put everything together!! Beautiful colors, too.

shy324 said...

I think Your card is Just Adorable!

Milka Gubo said...

What a lovely card, Vera. Love it!! :o)

Andre M. said...

Love this mashup from the various companies.

Dianne said...

What a sweet card. Great combo.

Unknown said...

You and I are so alike Vera, any critters are able to go together on a card. Thank you for sharing this with us crafters. :O) xx

Unknown said...

These critters go so well together on a card Vera. You are so like me when it comes to critters. I could purchase every single one of them whether on die or stamp. Thank you for sharing this with us crafters. xx

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card Vera. Love it! xx

Unknown said...

I love the SugarPea Designs, The Ton and Honey Bee Stamps go so well together. xx

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