a great cause…please read!

I had to branch away from Stampin’ Up! (sort of) for such a great cause.

I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO ALEXA.  She is Lauren Meader’s daughter.  And this stamp set was designed especially for her with proceeds going towards Pediatric Cancer Research.   You can purchase Alexa’s stamp set for just $12 plus s&h.

Go get a box of kleenex and please take a moment to read her story on Lauren’s blog (click on Alexa’s story in header….even more, browse around her awesome site).

  

This is a 5-1/2″ x 11″ card folded in half suspension card.  You can view Beate’s tutorial on scs.  Isn’t this little princess precious with all the crowns???  I think so. 

STAMP SETS:  Alexa’s set; Canvas BG; So Swirly jumbo wheel.

CARDSTOCK USED:  Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red, Regal Rose, Shimmery White.

INKS USED:  Same as CS colors, Old Olive, Blush Blossom, Close to Cocoa, Stazon Jet Black.

ACCESSORIES USED:  1-3/8″ & 1-1/4″ circle punches, coluzzle, 3/16″ corner rounder punch, ticket corner punch, certainly celery 5/8″ grosgrain ribbon, dental floss, sticky strip, Aqua Painter.

                 (side view)

This is a cute 3″ x 8″ card folded in half.  I love the color combo and the cool girl.  How fun is this??? 

STAMP SETS:  Alexa’s set, Big Deal Alphabet.

CARDSTOCK USED:  Elegant Eggplant, Bashful Blue, Purely Pomegranate, More Mustard, Shimmery White, Old Olive.

INKS USED:  Same as CS colors, Close to Cocoa, Blush Blossom, Versamark, Stazon Jet Black.

ACCESSORIES USED:  Wire Works, Silver Brads, Aluminum Circle Tag, Scallop Punch, Coluzzle, Mellow Moss Grosgrain Ribbon, Purely Pomegranate Dbl-Stitched Ribbon, Paper Piercing tool, 3/16″ Corner Rounder Punch, 1-3/8″ & 1-1/4″ Circle Punch, Aqua Painter, Round Tab Punch.

This card is 4-1/4″ x 8-1/2″ folded in half.  I found inspiration in Beate’s card and used the two strands of purely pomegranate dbl-stitched ribbon for balance on the card.

STAMP SETS:  Alexa’s set, Whimsy Jumbo Wheel.

CARDSTOCK USED:  Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White, Cutie Pie DSP, Bashful Blue.

INKS USED:  Purely Pomegranate, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Whisper White Craft Pad, Stazon Jet Black, Certainly Celery.

ACCESSORIES USED:  Purely Pomegranate dbl-stitched ribbon, Certainly Celery 5/8″ grosgrain ribbon, Scallop Punch, 1-3/8″ Circle Punch, Coluzzle, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.

Finally, like I mentioned before, I did a triathlon last year for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and raised money for Blood Cancers.  I completed it and came home with such a rewarding emotional feeling inside.  I also brought home this medal.  I have been displaying it proudly, but wanted to give it to someone who totally inspires me to do what I do.  I wanted to give it to someone to show that I care.  I found this in Alexa.  I will be sending her these cards, my triathlon medal, and one of the Stampin’ Up! tattoo kits that I am donating.  If I do start training again for next May’s triathlon…..It will be for Alexa:)  I’ll keep you posted.

Have a great day!