Hello everyone and Happy Monday! I am participating today in a giant blog hop in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day. CLICK HERE to read more about WAAD. We are blog hopping to bring awareness to the topic of Autism because it truly affects all of us. Our cards today are meant to be cheerful and encouraging because we want to celebrate the warriors out there doing the best for their loved ones. There are lots of crafters joining in today, lots of company sponsors, and lots of prizes. If you're new to my blog today, welcome! Nice to see you here.
To start at the beginning of the hop, and to read more about it, please go to Veronica's Blog! At the bottom of her post is the link to all the designers AND prize information! Also, two companies have designed stamp sets just for this cause. All the details HERE!
My card today was made with the beautiful new Concord & 9th stamp and die set called Rainbow Wishes, and LOTS of mini Distress Inks! I really piled on the color and brightness today! I've been wanting to use this stamp set, and this seemed like the right occasion. I loooooove the font, and the sentiments in it. And I always love rainbows in crafting – I call these 'wonky rainbows' because they are not perfect and I love that too. (Just like me. LOL. Maybe I'M a wonky rainbow!) Supplies are linked at the bottom of my post.
My card is an A2 size and I made my own card base from bright white cardstock. I layered on a pretty shade of aqua blue and then my top layer. The top layer is Bristol paper and all the rainbow pieces and the cloud are also Bristol paper. I knew I was going to use lots of ink and some shimmer spray so I wanted that thick paper. The 'bright' word is die cut from black cardstock. die cut the rainbow pieces and then used a sponge and mini Distress Inks to coat them with ink. I dried them really quickly with my heat tool. For the cloud, I edged it with distress ink for just a touch of color. The yellow background was made with Lemonade Distress Ink and a sponge! LOTS of ink! After all the pieces were dry, I sprayed them with Shimmer Mist! All the rainbow pieces, the cloud, the background, the hearts and the black die cut! (It's VERY sparkly!!)
I popped up one of the hearts with a bit of foam tape. I added small droplets accents to look like water on the rainbow.
In this photo you can see the shimmer mist on the pieces! LOVE it!
I used a glue pen and my tweezers to attach the die cuts to the paper. I am never far from my tweezers in the craft room!
Thank you SO very much for joining us on this World Autism Awareness Day creative blog hop! It's our pleasure to spread a little joy and love today! See you soon! XOXO CLICK HERE to see the entire Blog Hop Lineup! Next stop is my talented friend Jill!
Comments
159 responses to “Stamping for Autism Awareness – Blog Hop 2018!”
What an amazing card! I love the rainbow and truly the card is very encouraging and sweet.
Great card!
Bright & fun card.
What a perfect rainbow card, Wanda. I love the super bright colors!
This is a super cute card! Love it and love that it is bringing awareness about Autism. Such special kiddos!
This is such a smile inducing card! Absolutely love the bright colors and happy feel!
Wow!! Gorgeous card!! Love this bright beautiful and cheerful creation! Would definitely bring a wide smile on the recipient’s face! 🙂 Thanks to everyone who are part of the blog hop, and to the sponsors!
So so gorgeous, Miss Lady!! Thanks for being a part of this AWESOME event!!!
Your sweet ‘wonky’ rainbow card is a delight and perfect for this hop!
and bright is your card 🙂 lovely one !
This is so amazing! What a great hop! Thank you for supporting Autism Awareness in this way!
What a worthy cause for this blog hop! Your card is AWESOME! I especially love the bright colors you used!
Such a bright and colorful card that works so well for this worthy cause!
WOW! Here is why I am awestruck..and have a big smile on my face—What a wonderful crafting community we have and the impact that we can make together. I am so proud! Veronica and all the sponsors- THANK YOU!
Bright card for a great cause.
Love your card. Thanks for supporting a great cause.
Such a cute card and helping an great cause! Thanks for sharing!
Love you bright rainbow card with the perfect message. Such a wonderful blog hop for an awesome cause.
Wanda, this card is so bright and cheery, it really stands out and I love it!
What a wonderful and vibrant colored card! Thank you so much for supporting this wonderful cause!
This card makes me happy!
Love your card! Thanks for participating to bring Autism Awareness 💙
what an amazing card for an amazing cause. thank you for sharing.
Such a fun card!
This card is so pretty! Great job.
That is quite a bundle and you used it to create an amazing card.
Bright and happy card.
Love this bright and cheery card!
Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing and taking part.
A beautifully designed card for the Hop, Wanda! I love how bright and cheerful it is!! Hugs, Darnell
Who doesn’t smile when they see a rainbow? Great card & the sentiment is so true too. Hopefully we all put a bright spot into someone life daily. Thanks for sharing your bright card.
What a super cute card! The layout sure fits the sentiment. It’s so much fun to see all the different stamps and dies used from a various a ray of companies for such a great cause!
Very cute card!
I had some trouble getting your site to come up. So glad I came back and tried again. Cute card for such a great cause.
Love this Bright and Happy Card!! Thanks for sharing!!
As always your beautiful colors and fantastic execution is flawless!
A cheery card to celebrate the uniqueness of each individual with autism. Thank you for participating.
Such a bright and cheerful card! I love it!!
Oh Wanda, I LOVE your card!! It’s so bright and cheerful!!
I love your card, Wanda! So colorful and cheerful!
Very cute and bright card. Thanks for sharing your talents to support this great cause.
So bright and cherry – very pretty!
Such a cute, cheerful card for such a wonderful cause! Love, love it!
Love the brightness! Love the sentiment! 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.
>your card is beautiful and very happy !
Wouldn’t these be great cards to give to all the children in the Special Olympics?
Such a colorful and joyful card! Thank you for sharing.
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
What a fun set Wanda! Love your card!
I love your wonky rainbow and how you piled on the colors, would truly brighten anyone’s day, thanks!
Beautiful and fun. Love your rainbow. TFS
Lovely rainbow card Wanda! Beautiful design. Thanks for helping raise awareness of the autism spectrum!
This is bright and cheerful and wonderful! So much fun – thanks for the inspiration!
Cute card, love the bright colors, rainbow!!
What a WONDERFULLY CHEERFUL & BRIGHT CARD, Wanda! We need this in the world of Autism! Encouragement is ALWAYS APPRECIATED, just like Kindness! THANK YOU for participating & raising awareness of Autism! 😉
Wonderful inspirational card!
Who wouldn’t love to receive that bright cheery card?!
What a wonderful bright card! Love it. Thanks for supporting the Autism Awareness Day & Blog Hop.
What a lovely card Wanda for this hop. Perfect!
This card is perfect, so bright and colorful!
Love how cheerful and bright this card is!
This is so bright. I love it. Both of the sets are wonderful as are the sentiments. Nicely done my friend.
Hi Wanda. Love your bright and uplifting card. Thank you so much for participating in this hop to help raise awareness for autism! I have 2 boys with autism and we want to thank you for doing this ❤️
I just LOVE this bright, cheery, uplifting card!!! Who wouldn’t be thrilled to get this in the mail?! Really creative example thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Love your bright and cheerful card, thanks for sharing.
Your card is so sweet! Love it!!
Beautiful vibrant colors. Such a good cause.
Love your happy card! So uplifting and colorful!
Very pretty, Wanda.
Thanks for sharing this lovely card thanks for supporting the cause. Autism awareness is much needed. I am greatful to the crafting community for spreading awareness. I have a daughter who is on the asperger spectrum.
It is so misunderstood disorder. Have a blessed day!
Thanks to all the sponsors.
Kimberly
Beautiful colorful card. Thanks for sharing
What a cheerful card! I love it!! Thank you for being part of this amazing hop.
Love your bright and cheery card.
Great card – it’s so cheerful and fun!
Thanks for participating in the hop!
awesome rainbow!
What a colorful, eyecatching card!
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! Love the bright rainbow!!
Love your card
I love your card! What a great rainbow!
Great initiative. Love the cards. Thanks for being a part of this noble cause. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks for participating for this great cause. The colors are fantastic- so bright and cheerful. Any kid would love to receive this card.
Loooove everything about this!! It’s so bright and cheery and the sentiment is so sweet 💙💙
what a fun card! thanks for raising awareness for autism
Beautiful card! So bright and happy. Love the wonky rainbow and shine.
I really like the message on this card. Such a bright and cheery card to give to an amazing kid or young adult.
Wonderful, happy card Wanda! Love it!
And your card is a fun and bright card! Love it and all the color you used!
I love this bright and cheery card!
Love your bright cheery card and such a great cause to bring awareness to.
I just love your card with rainbow of colors! GREAT design!
Thanks for bringing awareness to this worthy cause!
Your card is beautiful and thank you for supporting such a wonderful cause.
I love your beautiful rainbow card with its bright colors and encouraging message!
My youngest son works with children who are on the autism spectrum. I am making cards this week to send to him so that he can give them to these students.
Thanks for being part of this very special blog hop! 🙂
Wonderful card
Amazingly bright, happy card, loving it. Thank you for raising awareness x
What a gorgeous card, Wanda! I love all your cards & this is one of my very favorite. So bright & cheery & the words are perfect!
Really beautiful card – I love the rainbow!
Beautiful! Love the rainbow and love the sentiment ♥
I love your card it is so bright and beautiful, it’s sure to make anyone smile!
Im not sure why, but the thing that stood out to me the most are the little PPP embellishments you added. They just really finish the whole thing off!
I am such a fan, Wanda. I always enjoy your projects for SSS and I love your colorful card. I’m so happy to participate as well!
super sweet card – thanks for sharing:)
WOW! this card is amazing
Such a bright and cheery card! I love it! And I really like the drops of “water” on the rainbow and heart.
What a lovely bright and cheery card! So glad you are hopping along and supporting a great cause!
What a sweet card for someone who needs it!!!!!!!!!!!
What a bright and cheerful card! I particularly like the way you used yellow under the rainbow. Looks like the sun coming through. Thanks for supporting Autism Awareness!
Gorgeous!!!! I love how bright and colorful this is! Our son is on the spectrum so this hop is especially dear to me!! Thanks for participating. I follow your blog and receive emails so that’s how I became aware of the hop!! Thank you!
So cute and cheery with the rainbow, sentiment cloud and little hearts.
Lovely card for a wonderful cause. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing your colorful card as a way to help raise awareness for autism. Paper crafters can certainly have a positive impact on the entire community.
What a precious card with such great bright colors! Thank you for participating as well.
Such a happy cheerful card! Thanks for joining in to help raise awareness
What a sweet card, Wanda. Thanks for joining in.
Very fun and uplifting card.
Thanks for participating in this worth-while event. My son and I appreciate it. Love the rainbow card, such cheerful colors.
Such a bright cheerful card! I love the Rainbow Wishes set you used. Thanks for participating in this amazing hop.
Love this bright and cheery card and I am always a sucker for rainbow colors!! Thanks for supporting this great cause!
Rainbows help all of us shine with joy…thanks for giving us a rainbow
Such a fun and cheerful card! Thanks for supporting such a great cause. 😀
Such a fun and happy card. Love your rainbow.
Gorgeous card!! I love the bright colors and rainbow!!
Nice card! I love rainbows
rainbows, who doesn’t love them?! This is absolutely FABULOUS.
Love your bright card with the pretty rainbow! Wonderful sentiment, too!!
Fabulous bright & colorful card!
Beautiful card Wanda! Love the rainbow!
Light it up blue!
Love your Bright card!
Such a cheerful, encouraging card! Love it!
Wow.. What a wonderful rainbow card..Love it totally..
Such a fantastic card! I love the bright colors and sentiment. So cheery!
Wanda, your card puts an instant smile on my face! I love the beautiful, bright colors you chose for your rainbow! I really do need to add that set to my collection. 😋 Thank you for being a part of the Stamping For Autism Awareness Blog Hop and for making it such a huge success!
Wanda you’re not the only ‘wonky rainbow’in the sky. I think I’m up there with you hahaha! This card is so bright, colourful and sparkly. Thankyou so much for sharing your talent and being in this brilliant blog hop. Xx 🌷
Wow! Your card is totally gorgeous!!! Colours are amazing!!!
I love your coloring card, is awesome!!
Oh my! This is so cheerful. This will make any receiver happy
beautifully bright! perfect!
This is so happy! I love the rainbow, the sparkle and how fun this is!!
Beautiful sunny rainbow! Who wouldn’t want to get this uplifting card. Let’s speak Autism awareness.
So bright and happy! This really pops!
Your card is so shiny, just like this whole initiative. Wonderful! Thank you!
Kind regards from stempelfrida
I love all the positive spins… our days are hard but our lives are beautiful. Thanks.
This is so bright & beautiful!! I love the shimmer mist…I think I need to get me some of that! LOVE your card
So cheerful and vibrant. Full of love and life! Like all our beautiful children!
Such a colorful card!
Who does not like a rainbow?
You made a wonderfull card for the Autism Awareness blog hop.
Wanda your card is so very very pretty. And your saying is so true. (At least for me with family members with autism.) Thank you for joining in on this blog hop!
So colorful and a wonderful card to spread a wonderful message of Autism Awareness. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love that you used this happy hopeful rainbow set for this event. Great card!
This is such a great cause. Thank your for supporting with your fab card.
What a cheerful coloful card.
That’s a super cute card !! Your rainbow is so beautiful !
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Super-bright and happy. Love the wonky rainbow!!! Thanks so much for supporting this important cause!
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This is awesome! It’s so cheery and it really made me smile!
The rainbow is so cheerful. Delightful card.
What a bright uplifting card-I Love it!
Such a pretty, colorful card. Love it!! :o)
SQUEAL!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this AMAZING Card!! THANKS for supporting such an AMAZING Hop!! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!