Autism Awareness Fundraiser

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Hi friends!

I'm here today to tell you about the coolest fundraiser I'm taking part in on Friday!

I've been doing autism awareness posts for about six years - I do have a family member who is affected, so it's a subject that is near and dear to my heart - and I have many, many friends with autistic children, some of them my very closest friends. One of them has come up with what I think is SUCH a fun way to do a fundraiser - a card auction!

And I'm so honored to be asked to contribute a card to this auction. I am astonished to be included in the group she asked, so I can tell you there are some truly extraordinary cards up for auction. 

The way the auction will work is that people will bid on the cards, and then make a donation in that amount if they are the winner. When the winner sends a receipt for their donation, that artist will mail them the card they bid on! I can't wait to lovingly package mine up and send it off to someone - because I do love this card. 

I used this sweet puzzle background die - it's a fun die because each piece is just connected in the corner - so you can easily cut single pieces or whole sections away. So I cut away two rows to make room for this stunning paper - I'm so glad it's been revived - it's literally my fave paper since Basic Grey! Then I used this simple Love You die to add a sentiment, piecing the inner rings of the Os back in. I love all double cut alphabet style dies because there are so many possibilities for inlay, etc. 

I added some sequins and that's it! All the info you need on the auction is below!

DI850 Puzzle Fancy Die (F) - Hero Arts [ HA ] CZ Design CHUNKY LOVE YOU Wafer Dies... [ SSS ] Lawn Fawn PERFECTLY PLAID REMIX 6x6... [ SSS ] Spring Fling Sequin Mix – Picket... [ PFS ] Understand Blue Card Making Bundle #3... [ CTC ] Understand Blue Card Making Bundle #1... [ CTC ] Understand Blue Card Making Bundle #2... [ CTC ] My Sweet Petunia [ MSP ] Art Anthology BIG CRAFT MAT 24x36 311473 [ SSS ] Rotatrim Professional Series Cutter -... [ BLIC ] LightView 2in1 LED Magnifier for... [ BRG ] Teflon Bone Folder - Ellen Hutson LLC [ ELH | SSS ] Crafter's Companion GEMINI... [ SSS ] Scor-Pal MINI SCOR-BUDDY Scoring... [ SSS ] Storage Envelopes, Medium 25pk,... [ ELH ] CheckOutStore Stamp & Die Clear... [ CHC ] Extra Large -50 pk, Avery Elle Stamp... [ ELH ] Mermaid tidy towel case and glue... [ ETS ] Lawn Fawn STAMP SHAMMY Cleaner LF1045 [ SSS | CST ] Airtable: Organize your stamps & dies [ ART ]

So click the image below to go to the auction Instagram account and try to win a card from TIM HOLTZ!! (faints). Such a great cause and so many great people. 

Loveyameanitbye.

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VIDEO: Watercolor Violets + Registration Open!

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Before I get to today's watercolor video - check this out!

YAY! Registration for Summer Camp is open! Click HERE or the image below my card to register for this fun camp and my watercolor class - and it will fill up fast so don't wait if you're planning on it. Then come back for the video!

So to prime you for my watercolor class at Summer camp, I'm bringing you a relaxing, sped up watercolor video for this card. This stunning violet image was begging for watercolor, so I obliged. I used Atelier Inks - which are an amazing watercolor medium - because their highly pigmented nature means the colors stay bright, and don't fade like traditional watercolor does during the drying process. They blend beautifully, and are super workable when dry - so you can touch up mistakes or hard edges with water if needed. And a little goes a long way as you'll see on the video - just a tiny amount on your craft mat does the trick. Then I used glimmer paper and this Thanks die to finish it simply. Such a relaxing watercolor session - I hope you enjoy it. There's no voiceover, just some peaceful music I hope brightens your day.

Isn't that a fun and classic image? I could paint that over and over again. Okay - so here is the Summer Camp Registration! Click here or the image below to register.

And here is my video! Enjoy! 

Here are all the supplies I used today.

STAMPS- Peaceful Violets - Gina K... [ GNK ] All the Thanks Dies - Concord & 9th [ C&9 ] Atelier Ink Pads [ INK ] Neutrals Glitter Paper Pack - Concord... [ C&9 ] 404 Not Found - Concord & 9th [ C&9 ] Understand Blue Card Making Bundle #3... [ CTC ] Understand Blue Card Making Bundle #1... [ CTC ] Understand Blue Card Making Bundle #2... [ CTC ] Art Anthology BIG CRAFT MAT 24x36 311473 [ SSS ] Heavy Base Weight Card Stock- White [ GNK ] MISTI Stamping Tool [ MSP | HA | SSS | ELH | MFT | UNT ] Rotatrim Professional Series Cutter -... [ BLIC ] LightView 2in1 LED Magnifier for... [ BRG ] Teflon Bone Folder - Ellen Hutson LLC [ ELH | SSS ] Crafter's Companion GEMINI... [ SSS ] Scor-Pal MINI SCOR-BUDDY Scoring... [ SSS ] Storage Envelopes, Medium 25pk,... [ ELH ] CheckOutStore Stamp & Die Clear... [ CHC ] Extra Large -50 pk, Avery Elle Stamp... [ ELH ] Mermaid tidy towel case and glue... [ ETS ] Lawn Fawn STAMP SHAMMY Cleaner LF1045 [ SSS | CST ] Airtable: Organize your stamps & dies [ ART ]

Loveyameanitbye.

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Join Me For SUMMER CAMP! :)

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Exciting news today peeps! Click any of the images to learn more!

I'll be back with a link when registration opens Thursday!

Loveyeameanitbye.

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