Thursday, April 2, 2015

Light in Up Blue Blog Hop and Crafty Gals Corner OOOPS! + Blog Candy

So I had scheduled my post for my Crafty Gals Corner design team yesterday, but yuck of a me totally scheduled it for NEXT month somehow. *Facepalm*




So I'm going to share my card today instead. Since it was April Fool's Day, I'm going to blame it on that.

And very appropos for April Fool's Day, the theme of the challenge is HUMOR! Here's my card:


  


Hehe - I thought it was pretty cute. And it a cool twist, the contestants of the challenge get to vote on the DESIGN TEAM's creations. 

But there's also prizes in it for you, of course! And some pretty awesome ones! 



Our sponsors this week are:


Prize: $25 Gift Certificate

AND



Lacy Sunshine
Prize: 3 Digital Images

I'm sending this card over to the following challenges: 
Crafting When We Can - Weather
Corrosive Challenge - Spring
Fusion Card Challenge - I used the sketch 



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Now for another something something that I am really proud to take part in. The amazing Tenia Nelson has conceptualized a blog hop in honor of National Autism Awareness Month. One in 68 American children have been diagnosed as being on the Autism Spectrum. So many people don't understand what Autism really is and bullying sadly often factors in the lives of those who live with Autism. If you'd like to learn more about this disorder, you can visit Autism Speaks


In my former life (before I moved to the barren North Dakota) I worked with adults who had disabilities and helped them live their day-to-day lives to their fullest abilities. It was incredibly rewarding and the people I got to work with taught me so much about life, about joy, and about the difficulties faced by those who have disabilities. So being a part of this hop is something I'm thrilled to do. 

When thinking about what kind of card I wanted to make for the hop, so many positive words came to mind but I stuck on one - Amazing. We as people are AMAZING creations. We have the propensity for love, joy, humor, and life. So I tried to focus on these things when making my cards. 


I used various shades of blue Distress Inks to do an ombre effect on the background and then stamped over it, carrying the ombre through again. All of the stamps used are from STAMPlorations. 

I'm going to link my card up to:
The Challenge One-year linky party - anything goes

Come hop along with us! There are some AMAZING sponsors who've generously shown support for this great hop. 31 - from the squares I counted on the blog hop logo! Wowie! 


Now for something a little extra fun:
>>>BLOG CANDY ALERT<<<



I'll be giving away a $10 gift card to STAMPlorations for one lucky commenter! Just leave a comment that includes contact info and at least one smiley face in order to be entered. It's not necessary to follow my blog to be eligible, but those who do will receive an extra entry into the draw. 

Happy Hopping, my friends!

99 comments:

  1. Both of your cards are gorgeous - as usual! Love the sentiment on the first one :-) Cute image too! Sorry about your scheduling problems!

    Your second card is truly amazing - love all the different blues! Thank you for the candy! Here's another smiley face :-) I am already your follower! fitkitty1@gmail.com

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  2. I love your AMAZING card!
    Kath x

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  3. Hi Becca! Love your ombre effect here, great card for the hop!

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  4. This blog hop is wonderful to raise awareness for Autism. Your card is cool. I love the different shades of blue and how you used the Bold Sentiments!!

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  5. What AWESOME cards, Miss Lady!! Thanks so much for participating in this AWESOME hop!! You ROCK and I just LURVE you, dearie!!

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  6. Love your card for the hop, it's Awesome, :) =) :)

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  7. Fantastic subway style card! Love it!

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  8. Two great cards Becca, the first is such a fun card and I love the ombre tones of your hop card :) Carol x
    dunham.family@btinternet.com

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  9. This is such a fun card!! :) Love the way you used the text! :) Thanks for supporting this great cause! :)

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  10. Amazing cards :) Thanks for raising awareness for this great cause.
    zubmomi colorpaperscissors@gmail.com

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  11. That's a perfect card for the autism blog hop, all my kiddos with autism (I teach) are AmAzing!! Love, love, love the comment you left on my blog - thank you :) Glad you enjoyed your visit, come again soon ;)

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  12. Oh these are both so fabulous. :)
    hollysilva911@hotmail.com

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  13. Had to chuckle at your first card, Becca! Love the punchline lol. Both cards are amazing -- and blue is becoming one of my favorite colors. *You* are pretty amazing yourself! Big hugs and lotsa love!

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  14. Your first card: brilliant! Your Amazing blue card: fabulous x awesome! And, as you requested: :-), :-), :-)...Your experiences working with people with disabilities is heart-warming and touching; yet more evidence of how amazing YOU are!
    Hugs~c

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  15. Fab card and perf for this hop! (th first one gave me a good chuckle, too!)
    dcomer1@gmail.com became a follower! : ) Thanks for the 'candy' op!!

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  16. Good grief, who wouldn't want to follow this blog? Really...who??? Those who follow get taught new techniques, look at purdy projects and, to me, LAUGH...a lot, Totally entertaining. :0) So you made a funny card...where did you get that sentiment...LOVE IT! Great coloring and charming design. Your Autism blue card is...well...Awesome, as are those who have to deal with the effects of this syndrome. God bless them, every one. Life's is tough enough without having autism hanging over your head. Your card is truly uplifting for them...or anyone, for that matter.

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  17. Good grief, who wouldn't want to follow this blog? Really...who??? Those who follow get taught new techniques, look at purdy projects and, to me, LAUGH...a lot, Totally entertaining. :0) So you made a funny card...where did you get that sentiment...LOVE IT! Great coloring and charming design. Your Autism blue card is...well...Awesome, as are those who have to deal with the effects of this syndrome. God bless them, every one. Life's is tough enough without having autism hanging over your head. Your card is truly uplifting for them...or anyone, for that matter.

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  18. Nice, I like the background you created

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  19. I am a very happy follower of your blog!! =] Love all the incredible things you create and do for the crafting world!! I love that you are supporting this blog hop and and your card is, well, in a word - AWESOME!!! Love all the different blues and the inspiring feel it has!! Kudos to you, my beautiful friend!!!

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  20. Gorgeous cards Becca. I love the cute image on your first card, the design and colours on your special Autism card are wonderful.
    Sue xx

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  21. Your cards are always fabulous, Becca! Love visiting your blog to see what you are up to each time. The first one made me smile and the second one is, well, dare I say AMAZING??? Great way to use the Stamplorations stamps!!

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  22. Very AMAZING card!!! Kisses;)

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  23. Love both of your cards!! :)

    myscraphappylife@live.com

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  24. OK I love that humour card-It is quirky and fun. We are amazing creatures is we use our abilities in the right way (think abusive, nasty mean people). This card you made is so wonderful and in my favourite colours. It is great for the awareness month. I say something to my hubby when he says I am wrong about something-"You know, if I agree with you then we would both be wrong". Hahahaaaa ( I can't take credit for it as I saw it on a calendar but it is true). How would you create a card around that?? Love to see-Just saying:)

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  25. :):):):) !!!! LOL;) Love both cards....the top one is to the point [sorry!!] & the 2nd ....well, I have a BF who adopted a Chinese Autistic7 yr old boy into her single parent home with her 14 yr old son! And then married a Malaysian man. Peeps look sideways at their family mix when they walk down the street, I can tell you! But Matt has become a remarkable young man, independent & off to uni. Not to mention he makes THE BEST EVER macarons. EVER!!!! Deserves a smiley. :).....sozzy....off track!!! Have a lovely Easter. And my your faceplanting with blogger scheduling be forever in the Past!!!

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  26. 2 great cards. And what a great blog hop. For a great cause x

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  27. Gorgeous cards!! Love the Amazing background, going to have to CASE that!! :)

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  28. Beautiful cards, both of them. But the second one is better!;);) It's simple and well ... amazing!! Autistic kids are very special. I love kids with special needs ... . My son has autism, it's a great blessing!!!!!;)

    artsbitsnbobs(at)gmail.com

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  29. Your first card is so fun and cute - and love the second one too! Fantastic cards.
    Lynn

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  30. Love both of these! Love those shades of blue in the second ♥ Thank you for joining this hop ♥♥

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  31. Awesome ombre effect with those words on your card. :) And it is so generous of you to offer a prize on your blog. I am already a follower as you know. My email is nathansmom7@gmail.com

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  32. A really super card. Love the awesomeness of it. Thanks for sharing with us your talent for this blog hop.

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  33. Amazing is a good word~love that you used on the card. These kids are just that. Beautiful card!

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  34. Beautiful card for a great cause.

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  35. Love all of the amazing elements you created this special card with!

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  36. Maybe like me you just really really need it to be spring, and so jumped a month to May? That card is definitely LOL, and your hop card is perfect.

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  37. love your autism card and all the shades of blue!!!

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  38. Such a thoughtfully designed card. I am touched by your story about working with adults with disabilities. :) I have two children with autism. Thank you for supporting this cause.

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  39. Your card is amazing! Thank you for joining the LIUB Blog Hop!

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  40. Both cards are lovely Your blue one is truly AMAZING! well done Becca

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  41. AMAZING card! It's bright and cheerful and it makes me smile! :D :)

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  42. Your cards are wonderful. Love the cute sentiment on the first one. Thank you for taking part in this hop.

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  43. Two gorgeous cards. :-). Your 'Amazing' card is Amazing! xx

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  44. Two beautiful cadlrd Becca...hop to my blue card too sweety...love all sentiment stamped on your second card..you made a lovely BG..
    Hugs
    Monika

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    1. My contact info monik1973 at yahoo dot com..you know it I guess and a smile with face :-) here it is...I always try my best to visiting all your lovely post n tutorial Becca..you like a rock star all ladies that I knew come here leave you some peeps...hapoy for you Becca..hugs.Monika

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  45. Gorgeous cards Becca!! Loved both the cards! Your cards inspire me a lot! :)
    Love,
    Suchi xx

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  46. Once again your talent shines through!! :) Hugs!! Christi

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  47. Really fab makes Becca!! Really love that "amazing" background and blue!! What a great cause! :)

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  48. Great cards Becca! I love the humour of your first, I think I may carry an umbrella everywhere with me - just in case xx

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  49. I was delighted to find this blog hop in aid of Autism as our 8yo son has low spectrum autism. He is a wonderful boy, much loved by many. Your card is brilliant! Thank you to all the sponsors for supporting this cause.

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  50. More fab cards, Becca! Love the sentiment and shades of blue on your amazing card....great to see you on the hop :)

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  51. Lovely cards....and you have such a cool blog. I'm a follower now as well. Nice work! facebook.com/wavingmywand

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  52. Loved your rainy card and story but you take the cake with your perfect choice of AWESOME as your word on your second card. A great cause indeed. Great effect you achieved with the ombre effect. Most of us don't know just now lucky we are until we are involved with those less fortunate. Well done Becca. 😊 imtoocrafty@gmail.com

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  53. terrific Ombre card, love the repeating word in the subway style :-) ScrapAddictsAttic at gmail dot com and I'm a new follower too!

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  54. Very cool card! Love that set from STAMPloration! :) susanne.vargas at gmail dot com

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  55. wonderful set of cards... really like your blog hop card... so cool!

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  56. Becca....your card is just stunning and so amazing. Love all that beautiful blue, fabulous creation. Thank you so much for playing along with us at The Challenge.

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  57. I love how you used the word stamps on your card-great card! ♥ Sue Kment

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  58. Two great cards ! The second one really stands ! Cool, firm card !

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  59. awesome cards! Ha, love the umbrella sentiment and perfect card for the blog hop!

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  60. Great cards! Love the humour in the first one and the second one really pops with the ombré colors. Thank you for posting some blog candy too! I have really enjoyed your blog posts the last couple of weeks since I found you :)

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  61. Great cards! And a perfect card for the blog hop!

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  62. Both of your cards are fabulous!! I laughed out loud at the first one!! So fun!! The image is beautiful!! And the second card is just gorgeous!! Great job on both!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  63. Whoopsie. lolo. No worries. We've all had days like that. Love your card.
    I saw you at the Light It Up for Autism Awareness hop and came over to take a closer look.
    Thanks for sharing your sweet card and for helping to raise Autism Awareness.
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    DesignsbyDragonfly {blogspot}

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  64. Your LIUB card is so fabulous, Becca! LOVE the use of the word stamps! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  65. Thank you for sharing your story about working with these amazing adults. Your card reflects the joy you hoped it would!! :)
    Thanks so much for participating in this important hop and thanks for the chance at some wonderful blog candy!!!! :)
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  66. I already follow with Google Friend Connect: J.Woolbright :)
    Thanks, again!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  67. Cute umbrella card and funny sentiment. I like the ombre background on your Amazing card.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  68. I follow with Bloglovin.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  69. Oooh, I love your text based card background...it makes me smile BIG !! : )

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  70. And I already follow you on Google Friend Connect....with another smiley face: :)

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  71. Leaving a smiley face...you clever bunny :) What a perfect word to feature for autism. And your funny card? Makes me wanna get an umbrella :P I'm so very glad you joined in this hop sweets!

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  72. Your cards are so darn cute! The both sentiments!

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  73. Both of your cards are fabulous as always, Becca! The first one had me lol! (Oh the snark in me lurves this!) Your blue card is absolutely amazing! Love them both!

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  74. Both cards are just awesome. They both showcase different styles which is way cool. I love the top card, it's just adorable! The blue card is the perfect tribute to the Light Up cause. You are so very talented and generous! I so need to get my butt over to STAMPlorations and start buying (my checking account says otherwise though) lol.

    ♥ Samantha
    Designs by Sammy

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  75. I love your amazing card! Thank you so much for inviting me to participate in this wonderful blog hop :)
    lynnhardy56@sky(dot)com

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  76. awesome card!! I love that sentiment set!!! thank you for participating <3

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  77. Love both of your cards, and for the work you did (in your former life!) :) r.winncreates@gmail.com

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  78. Great project. Thanks for Shining a Light:)

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  79. I thought I was a follower already!! --But I am for certain NOW!!! Love this card and the cause!!!
    Thanks for joining us at The Challenge on our Anniversary Linky Party Celebration! Sure hope that you join us again for a BRAND NEW exciting challenge tomorrow! -YAY!!!

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  80. What a fabulous card. So glad to participate in such a fun and talented way to raise awareness. :)

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  81. Amazing card for sure! A perfect word for autism awareness!

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  82. Fabulous creation, Becca! Hugs!

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  83. Great texty background, love the distressed look :)
    Jenny x

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  84. Fabulous cards! Thanks for taking the time to spread Autism Awareness!

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  85. wow lovely cards, I love the funny sentiment x I also think it's great your spreading awareness x Thankyou so much for joining us iver at Crafting When We Can x Lynda DT xx

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  86. Fabulous colouring Becca! So glad you joined in the fun @ FUSION - hope to see you again soon!

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  87. your humorous card is SO FUNNY! and very good advice (figuratively speaking that is. heehee). :) your light it up card is as it says: AMAZING!

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