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!
SUPPLIES FOR TODAY!
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!
Posted by: Angie B | 04/03/2018 at 09:54 AM
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!
Posted by: Michele W | 04/03/2018 at 09:35 AM
What a sweet card for someone who needs it!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | 04/03/2018 at 09:08 AM
What a lovely bright and cheery card! So glad you are hopping along and supporting a great cause!
Posted by: FD91354 | 04/03/2018 at 08:35 AM
Such a bright and cheery card! I love it! And I really like the drops of "water" on the rainbow and heart.
Posted by: Julia D. | 04/03/2018 at 08:31 AM
WOW! this card is amazing
Posted by: julie m | 04/03/2018 at 08:25 AM
super sweet card - thanks for sharing:)
Posted by: Dee Earnshaw | 04/03/2018 at 08:09 AM
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!
Posted by: Terri Burson | 04/03/2018 at 08:07 AM
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!
Posted by: Denise Terry | 04/03/2018 at 07:07 AM
I love your card it is so bright and beautiful, it’s sure to make anyone smile!
Posted by: Melinda Fox | 04/03/2018 at 06:56 AM
Beautiful! Love the rainbow and love the sentiment ♥
Posted by: Brandi R | 04/03/2018 at 06:41 AM
Really beautiful card - I love the rainbow!
Posted by: Gab | 04/03/2018 at 05:54 AM
What a gorgeous card, Wanda! I love all your cards & this is one of my very favorite. So bright & cheery & the words are perfect!
Posted by: Patt H. | 04/03/2018 at 05:21 AM
Amazingly bright, happy card, loving it. Thank you for raising awareness x
Posted by: Andrea Hastilow | 04/03/2018 at 05:11 AM
Wonderful card
Posted by: Beadster | 04/03/2018 at 04:43 AM
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! :)
Posted by: Jennifer Scull | 04/03/2018 at 04:33 AM
Your card is beautiful and thank you for supporting such a wonderful cause.
Posted by: Kathy S | 04/03/2018 at 02:40 AM
Thanks for bringing awareness to this worthy cause!
Posted by: Britney R | 04/03/2018 at 01:18 AM
I just love your card with rainbow of colors! GREAT design!
Posted by: Kirsty Vittetoe | 04/03/2018 at 12:34 AM
Love your bright cheery card and such a great cause to bring awareness to.
Posted by: kathleen dumpert | 04/02/2018 at 11:13 PM
I love this bright and cheery card!
Posted by: Jennifer L. | 04/02/2018 at 10:22 PM
And your card is a fun and bright card! Love it and all the color you used!
Posted by: Anna Tracy | 04/02/2018 at 09:13 PM
Wonderful, happy card Wanda! Love it!
Posted by: Lee Ann | 04/02/2018 at 08:41 PM
I really like the message on this card. Such a bright and cheery card to give to an amazing kid or young adult.
Posted by: La’Nay J | 04/02/2018 at 08:31 PM
Beautiful card! So bright and happy. Love the wonky rainbow and shine.
Posted by: Dana M | 04/02/2018 at 07:53 PM
what a fun card! thanks for raising awareness for autism
Posted by: Ceal | 04/02/2018 at 07:40 PM
Loooove everything about this!! It's so bright and cheery and the sentiment is so sweet 💙💙
Posted by: Lauren Lovato | 04/02/2018 at 07:19 PM
Thanks for participating for this great cause. The colors are fantastic- so bright and cheerful. Any kid would love to receive this card.
Posted by: Cary Ann Lombardo | 04/02/2018 at 06:52 PM
Great initiative. Love the cards. Thanks for being a part of this noble cause. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Sunitha Fernandez-Dhanraj | 04/02/2018 at 06:44 PM
I love your card! What a great rainbow!
Posted by: Victoria Banaszak | 04/02/2018 at 06:37 PM
Love your card
Posted by: Ana Ruba | 04/02/2018 at 06:27 PM
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!!
Posted by: Doreen | 04/02/2018 at 06:27 PM
What a colorful, eyecatching card!
Posted by: Sheila Bacon | 04/02/2018 at 06:22 PM
awesome rainbow!
Posted by: Allie L. | 04/02/2018 at 06:07 PM
Thanks for participating in the hop!
Posted by: Lennetta J | 04/02/2018 at 05:56 PM
Great card - it's so cheerful and fun!
Posted by: Jen Forster | 04/02/2018 at 05:41 PM
Love your bright and cheery card.
Posted by: justMarie | 04/02/2018 at 05:30 PM
What a cheerful card! I love it!! Thank you for being part of this amazing hop.
Posted by: Sarah Biswabic | 04/02/2018 at 05:24 PM
Beautiful colorful card. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Carrie Kessler | 04/02/2018 at 05:13 PM
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
Posted by: Kimberly Ostgard | 04/02/2018 at 05:05 PM
Very pretty, Wanda.
Posted by: Swldebbie | 04/02/2018 at 04:48 PM
Love your happy card! So uplifting and colorful!
Posted by: Amy Cooley | 04/02/2018 at 04:36 PM
Beautiful vibrant colors. Such a good cause.
Posted by: Linda Rock | 04/02/2018 at 04:29 PM
Your card is so sweet! Love it!!
Posted by: Sarah Biswabic | 04/02/2018 at 04:12 PM
Love your bright and cheerful card, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kristie Maynard | 04/02/2018 at 04:01 PM
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 :)
Posted by: Sophie Farah | 04/02/2018 at 03:53 PM
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 ❤️
Posted by: AutismMommy | 04/02/2018 at 03:51 PM
This is so bright. I love it. Both of the sets are wonderful as are the sentiments. Nicely done my friend.
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 04/02/2018 at 03:46 PM
Love how cheerful and bright this card is!
Posted by: Eva N | 04/02/2018 at 02:56 PM
This card is perfect, so bright and colorful!
Posted by: Tommie Runner | 04/02/2018 at 02:31 PM