Breast Cancer Awareness

I join the millions who come together to help raise awareness of breast cancer.  I lost family members and I know survivors as well. I will post this card in the challenge at Link Up For Pink.

I continue to be inspired by a KittieKraft wreath card.  I used Impression Obsession twig wreath and sprigs along with old fern punch, MS fern punch and Scor-Pal to make score lines on white wall.

A2 ,vertical, ribbon, stitching, embellishments, jewels

You number is up....next!

Yup....here's your ticket to get your mammogram.  Actually, I don't think the gowns are quite this cute and you don't actually get to wear ALL of it at once.  Ladies...you know what I'm talking about.  I would rather get a mammogram than go to the dentist.  Anyhoooo, here's Stella Nurse from Bugaboo Stamps handing you the gown.

A2, stitching, ribbon, embellishment

STOMP OUT Breast Cancer

When I saw this wonderful Bugaboo Stamps image of the Paisley Elephant,  I thought about "squishing grapes" and "stomping mad"!  See how my crazy mind works when I see things?!  I try to make the card "unisex". I sited this past Saturday about men having breast cancer too.  So my card represents "stomping out cancer" and "squish weekly" (self-breast exam) because early detection can really help.

And the quest to post a card every other day with this theme continues through Oct. 14 at LINK UP FOR PINK. Please join me.

A2, stitching, twine, embellishments

Gus and Stella...We take breast examinations very seriously....

Warning.....adult humor!

A2 size, copics, PS8, stitching, punches, ribbon, embellishments, glossy accents

(inside)...especially every Saturday night!

      I brought Gus into the picture because men get breast cancer too. It's only 1% but that is approximately 390 men who succumb  to this cancer. I fell into the 1% of post- back surgery problems.  I didn't like being in that 1% and asked "why me".  I don't think you would want your father, brother, husband or friend being in that 1% and having to ask, "why him".  LINK UP FOR PINK continues with their 2 week  challenge and quest to get the "word out" about Breast Awareness Month.  I continue to post a card every other day with that theme.  Yes, I use humorous cards, but I take the matter seriously and if I can get the attention of just one person to "stop and think", then I have accomplished what I set out to do.

Stella and I are on a mission

OBG Thursday (Oldies But Goodies)

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Catch the Bug

Stella is my inner - child that says things I think, but dare not say.  Ribbon Gals - Stella is a digital image from Bugaboo Stamps.  Jodie has an entire team of "Ribbon Gals" you really need to check out."  Yes, I use humor, but with sincerity and a warm, loving, concerned heart. If I made someone smile, laugh, and think about "Breast Cancer Awareness" through my cards, then I have done my job.

My mission is to post a card every other day at LINK UP FOR PINK.  Such a wonderful group of ladies who have worked hard to spread the word.  The challenge also offers some awesome prizes.

My next card will include dear ole Gus. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2010, about 1,970 new cases of breast cancer in men would be diagnosed and that breast cancer would cause approximately 390 deaths in men. Most cases of male breast cancer are detected in men between the ages of 60 and 70, although the condition can develop in men of any age.  That may only be 1% compared to women, but do you want your husband, father or brother to be that statistic?????

Vertical A2 size, punches, stitching, ribbon, pearls, PS8, copics

Challenges:

Kitties for Titties

LINK UP FOR PINK

This is my 2nd posting today.  I continue my quest to support LINK UP FOR PINK this being  Breast Awareness Month. 

This particular card is in honor of my cyber-friend Sue (Sue from Oregon).  She recently finished the Susan B Komen Walk. One particular group of ladies walking wore "kitty hats with ears" and their t-shirts read, "Kitties for Titties".  It brought a lot of good, positive attention.  I'll do whatever it takes to do my part in bringing attention to the cause.

A2 size, glitter, stitching, ribbon, embellishment, punches, PS8, copics

This is Raggedy Critters  from Bugaboo Stamps. I tripled her and placed the ribbon upon each shirt instead of using the heart.

Please find a cure....

....Pink is not my color!

Link Up For Pink

Breast Awareness Month

Yes, I use humor to attack the issue.....anything that will remind ladies (and gentlemen) to do a monthly check, to educate family and friends, and show support.  I too, have lost a family member and friend to breast cancer.  On the flip side, I have a family member and several friends who have beat breast cancer and wish to help get the word out!  Early detection and continued research are so important.  (My choice of card creations has met with the "seal of approval" from family and friends who have fought and won this battle.)

I used JJ - Pink Ribbons Gals  from Bugaboo Stamps to help spread the word. I continue my quest to support LINK UP FOR PINK....please join me!

A2 size, copics, PS8, stitching, ribbon, embellishments, glitter

Challenges:

More than Favors - Breast Awareness Month
Sentimental Sunday - Sewing or Stitching
Paper Sundaes - Lots of Layers

Scrap-Creations: Going Grey with Scrap Creations - It's Girls Thing

Jen's Digi Stamps - Lets hear it for the Girls

Link Up For Pink...

Link Up For Pink
and
World Card Making Day

October is the month for AWARENESS....in this case....Breast Awareness Month.  See my badge on the top left.  To help promote awareness this special month, I used Stella Peeker to help me out today. She is from Bugaboo Stamps. Celeste, Link UP For Pink, and Jolie have worked for months on the special month.  They have over 80 sponsors an $3000 in prizes in different challenges throughout the month. The challenge for the first annual LINK UP FOR PINK is HERE.

And, not forgetting World Card Making Day, we were suppose to use something to represent card-making, but there are just so many hours in a day.  The fact that I make any card on any given day should tell the story of  my love and passion for card-making....

I love Stella, I love card-making, and I love my little ta-ta's!!!!

A2 size, copics, heart embellishments, pearl, ribbon, stitching, punches and polka dots background in bra that is hard to see unless you do close-up shot

Challenges:

Scrap-Creations – It’s A Girl Thing.

Bearly-Mine – Challenge #20 # DP/Backing Papers.

The Paper Shelter – Challenge #38 For The Girls.
Everybody-Art -Challenge: Pink and Brown
Going Grey with Scrap-Creations: It's a Girl Thing
Jen's Digi Stamps: Let's Hear It For The Girl's
More Than Favors - Breast Awareness Month

Link up for Pink...

Hey everyone......have you "heard" the buzz around the crafty blog world, lately?? It's in the 


form of a PINK HAZE, actually!  lol! 


Yolie, of Just Yolie, Just Create, and Celeste, of  Touched by a Butterfly


are hosting a Link Up For Pink  party. They have over 70 sponsors, and TONS of 


prizes to give  away, so make sure you start whipping up some pretty pink projects to play 


along for your  chance to win! Oh.....and by "TONS" of prizes......I'm talking more than 


$3000.00 value of fun, crafty stuff!! WOOOOO!!!


The party starts on October 1 and runs through October 14, so get your PINK MOJO going 


now to give yourself a head start! Be sure to visit Celeste and Yolie for more details!