Thinking Pink and celebrating LIFE!

Hi ya everyone!
  Typically, I share only creations on my blog and occasionally I share personal information but not too much as really this blog is about my cards, layouts and crafts.  This card however, is dedicated to a very special aunt in my life.  My sweet Aunt Jane is a breast cancer survivor and recently had a small scare that showed her cancer was back.  It was luckily caught early and surgery removed the cancerous portions and she got a clean bill of health.  I'm so thankful that my aunt takes good care of herself and has regular check-ups to keep herself healthy. 
  I created this card with her in mind, because I'm happy to be able to celebrate her life.  She truly is the best aunt that anyone could ask for.  I have so many blessings in my life but mostly my wonderful family.  Here's to you Aunt Jane - (((HUGS)))
  This is a new image from Some Odd Girl called Pink Ribbon Mae.  You could really use her for all sorts of causes but with this being Awareness month I thought it appropriately colored in pink!

Breast Cancer Awareness - Meljen's Designs SPECIAL Release

Hi ya everyone!  Today Meljen's Designs has a very special release in honor of the survivors, fighters, family and those lost to Breast Cancer.  I'm dedicating this card to my favorite aunt - Jane.  She is a breast cancer survivor now for many years.  I admire her in so many ways as she's always been a constant in my life.  I don't remember her fight against cancer but I do know how strong she is now.  I hope if I'm ever faced with this trial in my life I will battle like she did.

Melissa of Meljen's Designs has created two special images for awareness.  This image (Pink Ribbon Bear) and many other can be found right HERE at the Meljen's Designs shop.  More inspiration can be found on the Meljen's Designs team blog too!
On another note - Pops from Pop's Cards has given me a few tips on how to take pictures of my cards as I've always LOVED her ability to take fabulous pictures of her GORGEOUS creations.  You can see exactly what I'm talking about HERE.

Aware - Paper Cutz Challenge

Hi Ya Everyone!
  My aunts are breast cancer survivors.  My mother has three sisters and each one has had breast cancer.  My mom has been lucky enough to dodge cancer.  My aunt that I feel closest too had it the worst and had radiation.  She has been cancer free for a number of years now and I feel so lucky to have her in my life.  I thought of her when I made this card - which led me to think of all the women who deal and have dealt with this at some point, either by having cancer or dealing with a loved one that is fighting or surviving or dieing.  Awareness is such an important part of this disease.  All women should understand what being aware of your body can mean.  Knowledge is so very powerful.  So this week at Paper Cutz Challenge Mary has asked each of us to make a card for Breast Cancer Awareness.

I chose this beautiful image from Tiddly Inks - Dare To Be Aware.  Isn't she gorgeous?  For some reason this image spoke volumes.  Cancer, radiation, chemotherapy ravage women - often making those that go through it feel ugly and weak.  Truly though - they become more beautiful - strong - and inspiring and for me, this image represented that in some way.  Christy at Tiddly Inks also has this fabulous Hope ribbon border and  Hope ribbon background paper.  I chose to use them all - what could be better then lots of pinks and reds with glitter!  Oh so girly and perfect.  I first layered the ribbon border on the side of the stamp and then I colored Dare to be Aware with my Copics and used stickles to highlight the ribbon around her waste.  I fussy cut the side of her but left the other side square.  I layered a deep maroon paper behind her to bring out the image a bit more against the ribbon paper.

 I also cut out the letters Aware from Nursery Rhymes in black paper and stickled them.  Isn't being aware beautiful???  Finally, I added this crinkle ribbon with a one word charm - unity.  I think that is what breast cancer has done for women - we have united to be support for one another - perhaps the silver lining.  Thanks everyone for checking out my card - head on over to Paper Cutz and show your support for the cause by creating a card of your own!!! 
Enjoy!