Hi friends! Today is World Autism Awareness day, and I'm participating in a hop organized by Veronica Zalis to help raise raise awareness for Autism. Veronica is a great friend, amazing crafter, and wonderful mom to three kids including Cameron who has autism. To learn more about autism, I encourage you to visit Autismspeaks.org, and Autism Daddy.
There are all sorts of prizes up for grabs from lots of crafty sponsors during the hop, and you also have the opportunity to link up a card or project to help increase Autism Awareness, so be sure to head over to Veronica's blog for all those details.
When I was looking through my stamps for an image for today's hop, nothing was really standing out, but then I came upon this quote from a Studio Calico stamp set and it really resonated with me, so I made the sentiment the focal point and built the rest of the card up around it.
The images/flourishes around the sentiment are from Altenew's Lacy Scrolls stamp set, and I basically alternated images, but stamped them somewhat symmetrically around the sentiment. Because the images themselves aren't symmetrical it's a bit more of an organic look, but remains pretty balanced.
All the stamping was done with Altenew Desert Night ink, but I wanted to give the stamped flourishes a bit more depth, so I added some accents with a dark blue Copic marker (B29) and Copic Opaque White.
You could definitely just use a white gel pen for the white dots, but I like how bright white the Copic Opaque White is and you get a bit of texture and dimension from that as well. OK, be sure to head to Veronica's blog to start, but I also have the entire list below if you need it.
Veronica Zalis
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What a beautiful and simple card with a perfect statement. Bravo.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful card with a beautiful sentiment! I love it, Miriam!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool background and the sentiment is just perfect for this hop! I've never heard of Copic Opaque White... must check it out. thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing! What a great hop! Thank you for supporting Autism Awareness in this way!
ReplyDeleteyour card is just wonderful. And I'm in love with this quote !! <3
ReplyDeleteWOW! 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!
ReplyDeleteWhat a worthy cause for this blog hop! Your card is AWESOME! I especially love the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteI like it! Especially the fact that you chose a sentiment that pulled at your heart.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very nice looking card. Thank you for also taking part in such a wonderful blog hop for such a worthy cause!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! Thanks for participating to bring Autism Awareness 💙
ReplyDeletereally nice card it says it all in one message. thank you.
ReplyDeleteGreat card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and I love the sdd d elements you gave it. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! Thanks to everyone who are part of the awesome blog hop, and to the sponsors!
ReplyDeleteVery nice card. Love that sentiment!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing sentiment. Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing and taking part.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and simple with a perfect sentiment!
ReplyDeleteYou have framed that profound sentiment so beautifully, Mim! A great card for the Hop!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love how you arranged the scrolls around the sentiment - every time I try to do that, I end up with a hot mess!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card idea, I love the sentiment! What a great inspiration for this hop.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card for such a worthy cause!
ReplyDeleteLove the statement!! Very Pretty Card!! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeletelovely card. Just so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sentiment to build a very pretty card from. It is so right for this hop.
ReplyDeleteGreat card for a worthy cause. Love the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteWhat a thought provoking sentiment, and the scrollwork truly makes it pop. Such a wonderful card for an incredibly important cause. Absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card for such a worthwhile cause. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteUnusual card! Thank you for sharing your talents to help this great cause!
ReplyDeleteI love that Colour of Blue so happy and the design just makes it perfect... Thanks so mcuh
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Miriam! Truth in that sentiment!
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteLove this use of the flourishes in the set. 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.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design.
ReplyDeletewhen I try to stamp backgrounds
like this, I'm never satisfied.
They never look professional
like your's do. thanks for
sharing and helping spread the
word about autism.
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Great background with that fabulous sentiment, perfect together, thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove this sentiment. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteYour card is fantastic and very elegant ! I love the color (I'm a "blue person" !) and also the sentiment, which is so true.... I'm doing my best to live, an every day's work.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card that speaks to the heart. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and amazing sentiment.
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiment. I wish there was an easy formula to living, then everyone could use it. Thanks for helping raise awareness of the autism spectrum!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card, thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out so great! It is so clever and really quite stunning! Thanks for the inspiration! I think I need to look at my flourish stamps a little differently!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Thanks for supporting the Autism Awareness Day & Blog Hop.
ReplyDeleteWhen a child grows up without friends, love & acceptance from others & understanding, they are only existing. We want them to THRIVE! Your sentiment says this well. THANK YOU SO MUCH for helping in the Autism Awareness Hop!I know how these kids yearn for friendships, as our son was/is one of them. He is now 26. God is SO GOOD to bring the right people into our lives for him.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect quote for all of us to follow. Love how you built the images around it.
ReplyDeleteThis quote is so beautiful and something that everyone should read <3 thank you so much for sharing this beautiful card with us and for participating in this important blog hop!
ReplyDeletewonderful card. Love that quote!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, love the sentiment. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! Thank u so much for helping raise awareness for autism!! It's amazing how many people are participating, it's wonderful 😍
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and such a wonderful sentiment!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and such a wonderful sentiment!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful! I love that saying!! Thank you for being in this amazing hop.
ReplyDeleteGreat sentiment!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! The sentiment is perfect! Thanks for supporting this worthy cause!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the monochrome look
ReplyDeleteI love the sentiment in your card thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for participating in this wonderful cause.
I also have a daughter with autism.it is very challenging she is adult now and it doesn't get easier.
But our life would not be the same without her.
My crafting is my escape from the challenges.
Have a blessed day!
Kimberly
Simple with such a meaningful sentiment!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!
ReplyDeleteJust stunning!
ReplyDeleteGreat quote and I like the lacey scrolls.
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the scrolls and a powerful card! Worth framing!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty
ReplyDeleteAnother 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! Thank you ........ the sentiment is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating for this great cause. Your card is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat sentiment on your lovely card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! thanks for helping raise awareness!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and really shares the heart of this blog hop
ReplyDeleteFabulous card with a lovely sentiment. The copic marker and white gel pen add so much depth - fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLovely card with a great sentiment!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to showcase the quote!
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing awareness to this worthy cause!
ReplyDeleteMiriam, this is a fantastic card and you are right, this sentiment is VERY fitting for the cause! Well done as always!
ReplyDeleteI too love your sentiment! Thank you for the links on autism!
ReplyDeleteI love that sentiment it says volumes!
ReplyDeleteWOW beautiful sentiment that is so true on so many levels, your card is so beautiful, many thanks for raising awareness with this hop x
ReplyDeleteReally stunning card - the colour you used, the stamps and the quote - just love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! That sentiment....so true and so fabulous. Love your card ♥
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card, I just love how it was custom stamped by you. Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it's time for me to go Altenew shopping. I love that Lacy Scrolls stamp set!
ReplyDeletestunning card -love the design
ReplyDeleteWow, what a fantastic card. Love that sentiment. Thank you so much for participating in this worthy cause!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! Love the colors and that sentiment is amazing!
ReplyDeletethe card says it all
ReplyDeleteSometimes that's all we can do, try to exist. Just saying.....these kids change our lives, and it can be very difficult. I love that the blog hop is focusing on autism, and some are donating to help fight it. Thank you very much for participating!!!!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful card and what an amazing sentiment! Love it
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful sentiment on your lovely card! Thanks for participating in the hop.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, lovely sentiment. Thanks for bringing attention to the autism community.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely...thanks for participating
ReplyDeleteThank you for supporting Autism awareness, as a parent of a daughter on the spectrum I appreciate it! Your card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the Altenew scrolls...worthy cause and hop.
ReplyDeleteyour heart shines through in your cards...amazing thoughtfulness for this cause...thank you
ReplyDeleteAwesome card!! I love the sentiment and pretty background!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - beautiful sentiment - love the blue and white color combo.
ReplyDeleteMiriam, this is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love this card. I especially like the background!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this lovely card and supporting autism awareness.
ReplyDeletePretty card!
ReplyDeleteLight it up blue!
Beautiful card..Love the beautiful sentiment..
ReplyDeleteThis card is beautiful and I love the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice card! I love the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteOh Miriam I LOVE your card! You stamped everything perfectly, and that is no easy feat using stamps that aren’t perfectly symmetrical. 😋 Your support and friendship mean the world to me. Thank you for making the Stamping For Autism Awareness Blog Hop such a huge success!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant card!!! Love the sentiment!!!
ReplyDeletewow the background is amazing, beautiful sentiment!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sentiment for a beautiful card! You did a wonderful job stamping and detailing the background. Thank you for helping to raise awareness for Autism.
ReplyDeleteThis simply designed card carries such a lovely message. Thanks for sharing it on this special blog hop.
ReplyDeleteThe message means everything, lovely for such lovely cause
ReplyDeleteWhat a striking card and a fabulous sentiment!! Thanks for your enthusiasm in supporting such a great cause - My daughter teaches kids with autism!
ReplyDeleteLove those added details on the scroll and how the flourishes really set off your quote. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and
ReplyDeletea great cause.
Carla from Utah
What a beautiful card - love the white highlights on the scrolls!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card and beautiful sentiment you chose! Love it!
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You chose the perfect sentiment!! It makes me think of when our son was little. It was so freeing to get out in the woods and hike with him. It was our most peaceful time. Being hikers my husband and I enjoyed moving along the trails with a quick pace but our little boy noticed EVERY THING!!! He would stop and point out every little thing we had totally missed. Our little guy didn't just exist he LIVED in the moment. He is 21 now and doing well. I am so appreciative to all who bring awareness to this special cause!
ReplyDeleteI just love the background. It reminds me of the complexity of life and the pathways of the brain. Thanks for sharing in the Autism awareness blog hop.
ReplyDeleteCOL (crying out loud!)
ReplyDeleteYou’ve designed a great card !!
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I love blue so this card really stands out to me! I love the details and the sentiment is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for being a part of this blog hop. Its so great that so many individuals in the crafting community is willing to support awareness. The sentiment is perfect! What a lovely card.
ReplyDeleteA great card, stamp, and design to spread a wonderful message of Autism Awareness. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of this card that can be used for anyone.
ReplyDeleteI just adore this wonderful sentiment and your lovely card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quote! Thanks for supporting autism awareness.
ReplyDeleteFabulous message on your beautiful card!!! Thanks so much for supporting this important cause!
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HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
So pretty. I love the extra depth you created with Copics and white detail work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and sentiment!
ReplyDeleteI love your card, wonderful sentiment
ReplyDeleteAwesome graphic card!!! Love it!! Thank you for the inspiration. :o)
ReplyDeleteSQUEAL!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this BEAUTIFUL Card!! THANKS for supporting such an AMAZING Hop!! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!
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