Hello there!
Thank you so much for whooshing your way through another month of 2015 to get here! I hope you had a wonderful April Fool's Day! I can't tell you about the joke I played on the Mister because this is a family blog.
And today I have very special family event for you. I am here as both a participant and a sponsor for the Light It Up Blue For Autism Awareness Blog Hop! Just as cancer has touched all of our lives in one form or another, so now has autism. The current statistics for children experiencing some form of autism is sobering as 1 in 68 children and their families are now affected, which impacts all of society. When you make your charitable contributions for this year, I hope you will consider Autism Speaks as one of your contributions. Thank you!
The Light It Up for Autism Awareness Blog Hop is the brainchild of our fellow bloggers, Veronica Z of So Many Stamps So Little Time and Tenia Nelson of Jazzy Paper Designs. Both of these blogs will have an Inlinkz button for you to add your card to the gallery, just like you do for any card challenge. Veronica and Tenia have put a lot of time and effort into making this hop happen. Please make sure you thank them!
In addition, on Veronica's blog you will see there are MANY fantastic sponsors supporting Autism Awareness and I'm delighted to be one of them. I'm happy to be donating four (4) $25 gift cards of the winner's choice and I am making a matching donation to Autism Speaks.
You can see the complete list of sponsors/prizes HERE on Veronica's blog. If you would like a chance to win a prize from one of these sponsors, leave a comment on this blog and/or any of the other blogs participating in today's hop.
Thank you so much for whooshing your way through another month of 2015 to get here! I hope you had a wonderful April Fool's Day! I can't tell you about the joke I played on the Mister because this is a family blog.
And today I have very special family event for you. I am here as both a participant and a sponsor for the Light It Up Blue For Autism Awareness Blog Hop! Just as cancer has touched all of our lives in one form or another, so now has autism. The current statistics for children experiencing some form of autism is sobering as 1 in 68 children and their families are now affected, which impacts all of society. When you make your charitable contributions for this year, I hope you will consider Autism Speaks as one of your contributions. Thank you!
In addition, on Veronica's blog you will see there are MANY fantastic sponsors supporting Autism Awareness and I'm delighted to be one of them. I'm happy to be donating four (4) $25 gift cards of the winner's choice and I am making a matching donation to Autism Speaks.
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My "blue" card for today's hop is one I made a while ago for a bloggie friend, but never posted. It was waiting for this special occasion.
I won't keep you. Hop along! Make sure you leave comments here and along the hop for a chance at the great prizes! Thank you!
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Challenges
- Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Happy Birthday
- Simply Create Too: Anything Goes
- Uniko Studio: Anything Goes
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LOVE the gorgeous embossing on your blue card, Darnell! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous blue card and a great blog hop.
ReplyDeleteKath x
What a great reason to make a card Darnell - my niece works with Autistic children - love your inside and out birthday card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and a great cause. I have contributed thru my SU demo who is having a challenge. My grandson is on the autism spectrum so all donations and research are greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteYou are a fantastic card maker, friend, and a gift to all of us, D... thank you for your support of this awesome cause...
ReplyDeleteM
Fabulous card!! Love the embossed background! The purple is great with the blue!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the bright blue and the glorious die cuts - you are a true gem huni - and it's nice to see I'm not the only one who thinks so Karen xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely card for a great cause Darnell and such a pretty embossed design, and how lovely of you to donate prizes too! x
ReplyDeleteThis was one of the first embossing folders I bought and it's always been a favourite. Great cause - hope the hop is a big success.
ReplyDeleteAnn xxx
Great card, great cause!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card for a wonderful cause! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card Darnell. I love the embossing. How thoughtful of you to provide such nice prizes for the hop.
ReplyDeleteOh, Darnell, I am so happy to share this Blog Hop with you too. Your card is so cute and your post so warm! Kisses
ReplyDeleteI love your blue embossed card! Great card for a great cause!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Darnell!
ReplyDeleteChristine
Such a pretty card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful embossed card Darnell, perfect for this hop!
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards Darnell especially the embossed birthday background one...
ReplyDeleteAnne
Love the card. Blue is always a winner. Off to check out the hop. Hugz
ReplyDeleteA great card for a great cause. I love how you've continued the sentiment on the inside. xx
ReplyDeleteHi, Darnell! Your card is gorgeous - inside and out! And thank you for your generous sponsorship of the blog hop! You are awesome!
ReplyDeleteA great card for a great cause. I love the die-cut and the blue-nicely done
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love that embossing folder!
ReplyDeleteLove your card and love this cause - as you know Lexi has Aspbergers which is at the high end of the spectrum. I will definitely be playing!
ReplyDeleteLove that embossing folder and the little gift you created! Great card!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully bright and cheerful B-Day card and an awesome cause to contribute to.
ReplyDeleteSuper CUTE card, dear lady!! Thanks so much for sponsoring and participating in this AWESOME hop!! You ROCK, Miss Lady!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job I really love this card. Thank you so much for being part of this blog hop for such a great cause!!Happy Stamping/Keep Moving Forward!!
ReplyDeleteJessica Lynn
http://jessicalynnoriginalstamps.blogspot.com/
Love this birthday card!! Thanks for sharing and for joining in on such a great cause.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card for the hop Darnell, love the colour combo. Carol x
ReplyDeleteYou're such a peach. No. You really are! This is a sweet, sweet card. Love the embossing on this one. Your addition of the pop-of-color happy is a great idea. It just works perfectly. Easter blessings to you dear friend. Miss you. Bev
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet and generous and I love your gorgeous blue card, Darnell! That embossed background is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for de nice words on my Blog.I like this card a lot. I follow you now ;-)
ReplyDeleteIlse
Gorgeous cards :)
ReplyDeleteThat's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the beribboned gifts and that cool embossed background!! What a fun and cool card!! But, you, my friend, are the gift - you are marvelous and generous!! Full of awesomeness is what you are!! Love seeing your work and this is no exception!! Thanks so much for participating and supporting this hop!! I hope you have a REALLY GREAT day!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that embossing folder and your fab card! Thanks for sponsoring the autism awareness hop!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and wonderful cause too! Will be hopping round for sure! xxx
ReplyDeletecute card and great cause!
ReplyDeletePerfect card.
ReplyDeleteHope you've had a good day. Sue
How sweet of you to not only participate in the blog hop but also be a generous sponsor! Your pretty card inspires my to find my Happy Birthday EF and use it again!
ReplyDeleteyou are such a generous and thoughtful person, and I think it's wonderful that you've helped to bring awareness to autism by participating in this blog hop with such a pretty card! Well done Darnell!
ReplyDeleteOh these are so fabulous, thank you for sponsoring such a wonderful blog hop for awareness.
ReplyDeleteFun and festive card. Love how you used the heart. Wonderful hop and cause. So kind of you to be a sponsor.
ReplyDeleteI love the terrific embossing on this card Darnell!!
ReplyDeleteA brilliant reason for a blog hop! Thank you for being so supportive of it and participating with your lovely blue card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love it!
ReplyDeletevery adorable birthday card !
ReplyDeleteVery cute card!
ReplyDeleteI really like that you've decorated the inside of your card too!
ReplyDeleteYour embossed blue card with the purple: perfect x awesome! Fabulous, my friend! Looking forward to a down-the-road Skype!
ReplyDeleteHugs~c
Such a pretty card, Darnell! Love the inside, too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love that great texture! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful card for a wonderful cause. I love it.
ReplyDeleteFabulous embossing and beautiful card!!!
ReplyDeleteKisses;)
What a great embossing folder...love the look of the purple on the blue.
ReplyDeleteGorgous card Darnell. Love the design with the embossed background and dies xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful birthday card...and this has been a great hop. This is a wonderful cause, too. I think I need that embossing folder. Any chance of finding out who makes it, pretty please?
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Darnell and great embossing folder and lovely shade of blue.
ReplyDeleteKath x
I love any color as long as it's blue!! This is such a striking card, Darnell! Love the embossing folder you used and the inside is so pretty, too!
ReplyDeleteI was delighted to find this blog hop in aid of Autism as our 8yo son has low spectrum autism. He is a wonderful boy, much loved by many. Your card is brilliant! Thank you to all the sponsors for supporting this cause.
ReplyDeleteLindas tarjetas!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your birthday card!! Awesome embossing!!
ReplyDeleteOh how fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteAnd such a pleasure to be hopping for such a wonderful cause too.
Hugs,
Karen.xx
Gorgeous Blue card for a very necessary (unfortunately) cause. TFS Darnell
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and cheery card! Love it!! Thank you for being a sponsor AND your donation ♥
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card
ReplyDeleteGreat cause, great card!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Darnell! Love the texture - so fun :)
ReplyDeleteLove the embossed background.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully embossed and that big happy says it all!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! The embossing looks awesome! Carri~Abusybee
ReplyDeleteSkittles!
What a fantastic way to raise awareness and your card it perfectly suited for this! Thanks so much for sharing and for being a sponsor!
ReplyDeleteLove your card, Darnell - and your gift and donation to Autism speaks is very generous.
ReplyDeleteNow you've kind of got me wondering what kind of prank you came up with... In other news, so generous of you to sponsor the hop!
ReplyDeleteDarnell...this is just the sweetest birthday card. I love the blue and purple, so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThis card is gorgeous! Love the embossing! I hope you and your family have a blessed Easter!
ReplyDeleteLove your gorgeous card. Thank you so much for sponsoring this fabulous hop. I work with autistic kids daily and they have brought much joy (and some frustration) into my life. Thank you for helping to raise awareness of autism in our society. We still have a long way to go. Hugs!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely card Darnell! Love the embossed background!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Nina-Marie :)
The embossing and die cuts on this beautiful blue card make it a real gem.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I love the embossing.
ReplyDeleteI do those love dies. Thank you for participating.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! Beautiful, inside and out.
ReplyDeleteHappy, festive and FUN Darnell!!
ReplyDeleteHappy, festive and FUN Darnell!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card. Love the blue and purple combo. I have two children with autism. Thank you for supporting this cause.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card, Darnell! And a great cause. Enjoy your time with your family while you "try" to take your bloggy break. ;-) Happy Easter! xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat card inside and out. I like the embossing on the front.
ReplyDeleteslrdowney at hotmail dot com
Love the fun embossing and die cut sentiment! What a great cause to support!
ReplyDeleteCool blue birthday card! I love it!
ReplyDeleteCute creation, Darnell
ReplyDeleteLove your blue card! Awesome hop for Light It Up Blue!
ReplyDeleteYour card is wonderful. I love how rich the color is and the embossing is so neat looking. I couldnt stop looking at it. Thank you for being apart of the hop and sponsoring it too. Your prize is beyond amazing because your matching it with a donation. That is so cool. HUGS
ReplyDeleteYour card is outstanding! Thanks so much for sponsoring the LIUB hop today! facebook.com/wavingmywand
ReplyDeleteThanks for being a supporter of this wonderful enterprise. I'm not sure if I've ever told you but by Alex has Asperger's, so this is a cause dear to my heart. I love the vibrant blue used on your card - my fave colour always. Happy Easter and have fun on your craftjourn. (That's a crafty break) Hugs and kisses. :)
ReplyDeleteLove all the texture in your card!
ReplyDeleteGreat cause and love the design, have a good weekend x
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous, Darnell! LOVE all the amazing texture and fun design! HUGS! :) Mynn xx
ReplyDeleteSuper card, Darnell, and a very worthy cause!
ReplyDeleteOK Darnell, you already know I loves ya :) I love your card and thank you so much for being a sponsor for this hop that is making my heart sing :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card and I love how you decorated the inside! This is a great way to raise awareness about autism.
ReplyDeleteI love how simple, yet nice your card is. My favorite two colors together are blue and purple :) Also, thanks for helping to bring awareness to Autism!
ReplyDeleteA terrific card for a terrific cause which is close to my heart ...
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card Darnell. Love the dry embossed background. I have that plate, but haven't used it for ages... maybe it's time to dig it out. :)
ReplyDeleteSweet birthday card! I always love that textured background.
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card Darnell, a lovely colour scheme and gorgeous embossing........the inside has such pretty papers.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge,
hugs
Heather xx
Amazing event.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful embossing card, I like it.
Happy Easter!!
I love that gorgeous Embossing too Darnell and nice decoration inside and outside..Love that tiny heart in purple outside your card..hop to my Blog too sweety..I miss you...hugs, Monika
ReplyDeleteGreat card inside and outside. Thanks for supporting the cause that effects so many of us.
ReplyDeleteYour awesome Darnell!! Wonderful inspiration here in blue and you are so generous!! HUGS
ReplyDeleteSo nice to meet you as my 501st follower....of course I'll follow you in return.
ReplyDeleteLoce this embossed card...great inspiration...have the folder myself too!
Hope you will come over on my blog often!
xxx Margreet
What a generous soul you are, Darnell ... what a great cause and a fun way to support it! Delicious card ... great colour combo, wonderfully texture-y ... and I love that you took the design to the inside! Hugs & Bisous, Bisous, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great cause and a super card that your were keeping for that right moment to come along which it did. Wishing you a happy Easter. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteToo cute! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect colour combo for an Autism blog hop day Darnell and love the textured BG.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up and playing along at Uniko Studio
Sarah x
Great card Darnell, i love the colour! x
ReplyDeleteI love your unique use of blue. That is such a gorgeous color. It make me happy! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletepretty! I like the inside A LOT
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ReplyDeleteLovely CARD FOR A GREAT AWARENESS PROJECT
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us at Simply Create Too - Myrna DT
Love the blue; reminds me of sunny days! And that is a great embossed panal! Happy Eastern to you and your familly!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card inside and out Darnell! TFS
ReplyDeleteGreat card for this heart-warming bloghop !
ReplyDeletesuch a fabulous card, love the shade of blue and the dry embossing!
ReplyDeleteDarnell, there are so many reasons you're a rockstar. But your generosity of spirit, kindness, and compassion for others shines through them all. You're card is awesome and I love how you decorated the inside.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun blue birthday card! And the inside decorated too--you rock.
ReplyDeleteI already knew what a generous, warm hearted lady you are Darnell so its amazing and totally in character that you're a sponser for this hop too xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card too, love the bright colours and how you decorated the inside :)
Jenny x
Beautiful card for a great cause.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! Loving this hop! My baby boy (14-year-old, Jake) has Autism, so this is close to my heart!
ReplyDeleteHello Darnell...I am a slow hopper...lots to take in and read! Great dimension on your card with the embossing! ♥ Sue Kment
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab card Darnell and such a worthwhile cause! Thank you for visiting me and I am now your latest follower! Susan x
ReplyDeleteI love that embossing folder! It's my most used one because it's so easy to make a background! Great card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cars Darnell, great colour and for a great cause, hugs Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteI love that embossing folder and the pretty combo of blue and lavender. I will pop over to Veronica's blog and do the hop. Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card!! I love the texture!! I hope you have a very happy Easter :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Thanks for sharing your blue (happy) card with us. Love the blue & purple together...my 2 favorites.
ReplyDeleteYour card is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sponsoring and helping to raise Autism Awareness.
Crafty hugs,
Dawn
DesignsbyDragonfly {blogspot}
Beautiful cards, Darnell. Thanks so much for your lovely and giving heart by sponsoring this important hop. You are a treasure.
ReplyDelete<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Wonderful card! I love the embossed background. Thank you so much for playing along with us this week over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge :)
ReplyDeleteYour embossed blue background is great! Thanks for sponsoring the blog hop too - it's much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are marvelous as always!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your CHEERY card Darnell, it is so PRETTY, inside & out - such crisp & HAPPY embossing and delicate sentiment!!!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and THANK YOU for being such a generous supporter of this AMAZING event for a great cause :)
As always, Darnell, what a fabulous card! TFS!
ReplyDeleteYour card is really wonderful, and your kindness in supporting Autism and this blog hop is just more proof of your generous and caring nature.
ReplyDeleteNow how cool is that wee pop of color on this gorgeous blue embossed panel? Too cool...just like you! Hope you're having a very happy Easter :)
ReplyDeleteA lovely card.
ReplyDeleteGreat cause to make awareness of.
I love your "Happy" card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect card for the hop.
Thanks for being a sponsor :-)
Sweet birthday card! Love the heart bow!
ReplyDeleteBetter late than never!! I love all the embossing behind the present and the bow that looks like a heart! It is fun to see the happy cut out and placed on top~I love the inside of the card all gussied up!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable, and love the texture that ef adds.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards Darnell!!!!!! A great hop!!
ReplyDeleteAutism has very staggering statistics for sure. And one that needs much more research done on it. Yes, I agree we are all being touched in some way or another by Autism. For me it was students at school. They are sweethearts for sure and a joy to get to know. I love your "blue" card and even better I love your inside, it is just as beautiful as the outside Auntie! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteI love your card and this is a great cause to help
ReplyDeleteHey Darnell, thanks so much for the visit and the kind words. I kinda feel stupido for the foot / virus thing, but schtuff happens right? Love your card today, for a worthy cause and with superb embossing to boot! Cx
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful and would make anyone happy to receive! Plus I love how the inside is decorated to match...perfect.
ReplyDeleteLove that embossed background! Sweet card. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and I loved the hop. Such a good cause. Thanks for your kind words, they mean a world to me.
ReplyDeleteHi there Darnell, sorry been bad as far blogging goes not much done...
ReplyDeleteLove this card and great kindness to sponsor it too dear kind generous friend.
My candy arrived a few weeks back now and posted it last Wed. Hadn't blogged much before that, and that's why didn't join in last NBUS.
Have one of stamp sets but much to play with..
Thanks again.
Hugs, Shaz in Oz.x
Fabulous card, Darnell!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful embossed card to celebrate the Autism awareness hop. I like those raised letters, and the pretty color of the front embellies. Also enjoyed the way you've prettied up the inside just as much. Well done you, on participating in this so worthy occasion. Love this one...TFS & Hugs
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