Thursday, 2 April 2015

Light it up blue for autism awareness blog hop


Hello and welcome to the Light it up blue for autism awareness blog hop!
Even if you follow my blog you probably wouldn't know that two of my boys have autism. 
I don't want to go too much into our personal life other than to say at times things have been pretty tough but i wouldn't have it any other way.
What i would have any other way is some peoples reaction to autism.
That's why this blog hop is a great idea.
I hope people that don't know about autism take the time to look it up.
There are tonnes of fabulous sponsors offering prizes  for the blog hop you can get all the details of sponsors and see the link up here.
Want a chance to win all you have to do is comment on participating blogs and winners will be chosen randomly announce on the 6th April.



Now for my card.
I have used this fabulously cute Ellie from Avery Elle. 
I made the blue watercolour back ground using Kuretake gansai tambi water colours.
Ellie was stamped in black distress inks and coloured with the same ink and a water brush.
The stars are Add  little dazzle craft metal sheets with an Avery Elle die.
I deliberately chose the sentiment because i think even if our kids or ourselves don't always think it you got this even when things are tough you will always get through.
I'm entering this at the aeiheartu challenge which is watercolours.

Challenge 23

Don't forget to check out the  very kind sponsors :)



Thanks for looking.

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70 comments:

  1. Kristie Goulet2 April 2015 at 13:58

    Great card! Love your background for the adorable elephant!

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  2. KT Fit Kitty2 April 2015 at 14:19

    This is adorable! The elephant is so cute and I think the sentiment is wonderful! Great background!

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  3. Kath2 April 2015 at 14:39

    A lovely card, such a cute elephant and I love your watercolour background.
    Kath x

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  4. AJ Bodine2 April 2015 at 14:39

    Hi Kate! Love your super sweet card for this hop, I'm a follower of your blog now!

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  5. Debra Davison2 April 2015 at 14:53

    LOVE your background !!

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  6. ValByDesign, Valerie2 April 2015 at 15:14

    *Swoon*!!! Beatiul card!

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  7. Krissy2 April 2015 at 15:20

    Such a sweet card! LOVE the background!

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  8. Vanessa2 April 2015 at 15:26

    Your card is gorgeous, Kate! Love your watercolor background and the gold accents!!

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  9. Tenia Nelson2 April 2015 at 15:34

    Wow!! You are a great momma and you kiddos ROCK!! LOVE your card!! Thanks so much for participating in this AWESOME hop!! You ROCK, momma!!

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  10. Melissa2 April 2015 at 16:28

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  11. Melissa2 April 2015 at 16:30

    Wonderful card! People definitely need to be made aware of and become more educated about autism. One of my younger sister's friends has just been diagnosed at 18 and I definitely think that if his teachers and those around him had known more about it, he would have received the proper help that he needed and deserves long before now

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  12. Jessica Frost-Ballas2 April 2015 at 16:47

    Fabulous card and thanks so much for sharing your story!

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  13. NanW2 April 2015 at 17:09

    Sweet little elephant card. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. wendy2 April 2015 at 19:17

    amazing..what a perfect sentiment !

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  15. Miriam Prantner2 April 2015 at 19:37

    This is so sweet! I love the watercoloring and those great gold elements!

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  16. Taunya Butler2 April 2015 at 20:39

    WOW - so impressive and such a message of hope and encouragement to ANYONE regardless of their situation!! Just wanted to say to YOU - You've got this!!! You can do marvelous things!!! Wishing you some of that hope that you have shared with us!!! Thanks so much for participating and supporting this hop!! I hope you have a REALLY GREAT day!!!

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  17. liz2 April 2015 at 20:51

    SO excited I just bought this little elephant stamp! Love it!

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  18. Jen Carter2 April 2015 at 21:04

    This is so adorable!

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  19. Shelly2 April 2015 at 21:18

    Oh, this is so cute!

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  20. Coralynn Murray2 April 2015 at 21:39

    Love the water colouring on your card. So pretty!!

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  21. Rosa (Scrap con R)2 April 2015 at 21:58

    Your water colouring is incredible!!! I'm really impressed, lovely card!

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  22. Crafting With Jack2 April 2015 at 23:32

    Such a cute card.

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  23. Rosemary3 April 2015 at 00:01

    fabulous card!!

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  24. Brandi R3 April 2015 at 00:02

    Beautiful card! LOVE that elephant and love your background! Thank you for joining this hop ♥♥

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  25. donna mikasa3 April 2015 at 00:13

    Love your sweet card, Kate! Hugs to you!

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  26. Holly AKA KopyKat3 April 2015 at 00:27

    This is so adorable, I love the little elphant and the gold stars with the watercolor background. LIUB!

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  27. cm3 April 2015 at 01:02

    Your sweet elephant card: fabulous X amazing! How heart-warming to know that your life has been directly touched by autism; I can only imagine how precious your children are!
    ~c

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  28. Penny3 April 2015 at 01:38

    So pretty I love the pop of gold!

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  29. D.Ann C3 April 2015 at 02:08

    Love your fab card with your sweet elephant! Hugs!

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  30. Vanessa Middleton3 April 2015 at 02:29

    This card is so fabulous. I am in LOVE with those gold stars!!! Sending extra love to you and your boys! <3

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  31. Dana Joy3 April 2015 at 02:40

    Simply gorgeous card. Love it. I'm a new follower too.

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  32. Tracie Pond3 April 2015 at 03:53

    Kate, your contribution is adorable!

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  33. Viki Banaszak3 April 2015 at 04:46

    Your card is amazingly cute! Thanks for participating!

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  34. Michelle3 April 2015 at 05:17

    Beautiful colouring on a super-cute card, Kate!

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  35. Michele K. Henderson3 April 2015 at 14:13

    This card is adorable! I love the pretty gold touches!

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  36. Yolanda Garrido3 April 2015 at 16:08

    Lovely card!!!

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  37. Sue McRae3 April 2015 at 18:18

    Great water colouring!

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  38. Jerrie3 April 2015 at 18:59

    Oh how sweet. Love the elephant and the stars you have added but the sentiment rocks!!

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  39. Monika Reeck3 April 2015 at 19:19

    oh this is soooo cuutee
    I love your blue water colored and that many star in gold
    looks like that little elephant want to take that star
    AWESOME and CUTE CARD YOU MADE
    hugs,
    Monika
    (I love and proud to join this hop and hope you like to hop back to my card it is #155)

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  40. Eva3 April 2015 at 19:51

    Cute card!!! Adorable elephant!!!
    Kisses;)

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  41. Anne 3 April 2015 at 20:49

    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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  42. Sarah G3 April 2015 at 20:59

    Your card shines, Kate! Love the watercolouring, sweet elephant and beautiful stars - thanks for sharing :)

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  43. Liz3 April 2015 at 21:24

    Lovely background and a gorgeous image. xx

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  44. Paula-Scrap Addict3 April 2015 at 23:32

    the cuteness of these little elephants is killin' me! Your card is adorable

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  45. ~amy~3 April 2015 at 23:33

    sweet card, love the pops of gold!

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  46. Unknown4 April 2015 at 00:16

    Love your sweet card ... that elephant is just too cute! Hugs to you and your two boys! <3
    Nina-Marie :)

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  47. Jenny4 April 2015 at 00:20

    I love how you made the watercoloured background for Ellie, great to call you a crafting friend who knows all about life with autism :)
    Jenny xx

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  48. Chriss Blagrave4 April 2015 at 01:16

    Adorable image, beautifully water coloured and LOVE the sentiment!

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  49. Laura Cox {aka scrapaddict}4 April 2015 at 01:56

    That watercolor background is amazing....and love the pops of gold against it!

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  50. Becca Cruger4 April 2015 at 02:00

    EEEeeee! This is so adorable!! SOOOO adorable. Love the addition of the gold stars.

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  51. Vickie Y4 April 2015 at 02:48

    Adorable card for a great cause.

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  52. Sue from Oregon4 April 2015 at 06:31

    oh my...this is just stunning..LOVE IT!!! ♥ Sue Kment

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  54. Lieve4 April 2015 at 11:57

    Beautiful card ! I love the watercolouring ! The stars and stamps look great on it !
    Thank you for opening your heart to us and tell us a bit about your life. This blog hop is really heart-warming !

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  55. Chrissy Larson4 April 2015 at 13:09

    Amazingly gorgeous! I love your water coloring!

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  56. Aroa4 April 2015 at 15:26

    A very sweet card. Beautiful!

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  57. Mynn xx4 April 2015 at 20:41

    Hi, Kate! I don't comment much, but I subscribe to your blog and get your beautiful cards in my inbox daily. :) This one is just AMAZING. Sending MANY hugs to you and your family--we are here if you need us! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  58. Dana4 April 2015 at 23:26

    Sweet card!! I love the gold stars!! So pretty!!

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  59. Janis5 April 2015 at 00:11

    Your card is wonderful!!! Love the elephant and the stars!!
    Thanks so much for sharing it with us and opening up about your sons. I have an 28 yr old Aspy daughter. Wish the resources that are available now were there for us when she was growing up. Many hugs to you as you guide them into the future. We are in this together, my friend!
    Thanks so much for participating in this important hop!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  60. Helen F.5 April 2015 at 03:35

    Awwww. too darn sweet! Great card for a great cause!

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  61. Jessi Fogan5 April 2015 at 12:56

    Kate you're so darn right. For every time I've thought AUGH I am NOT up to the task of parenting two kids on the spectrum, we've come through everything. I love that sentiment. *fist bump* fellow mom :)

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  62. TracyM #67735 April 2015 at 13:12

    DELIGHTFUL card Kate!!!
    LOVE your PERFECT sentiment, ADORABLE elephant and GORGEOUS golden stars!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and being part of this AMAZING event for a great cause :)

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  63. Rubeena I.5 April 2015 at 21:41

    This is sooo cute! I love the ellie!! thank you for participating ♥

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  64. Ann6 April 2015 at 01:16

    Super cute, love the stars.

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  65. Larissa Heskett6 April 2015 at 01:44

    OMG OMG OMG!! This is just BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE the Design and the Gold Stars!! =) THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! I hope you've had a Fabulous Easter Weekend!! =)

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  66. Sue D6 April 2015 at 02:29

    Very sweet. I like your coloring and the stars.

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  67. The Hardy Stamper6 April 2015 at 03:36

    I love your cute card! The watercolour background is perfect!

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  68. Deena6 April 2015 at 03:46

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

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  69. Mary R.6 April 2015 at 04:59

    This card is so encouraging. Adorable project. Thanks for Shining a Light.

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  70. Ashley Newell7 April 2015 at 20:42

    This is BEAUTIFUL! I love the image and the sentiment is perfect! Thanks for taking the time to spread Autism Awareness!

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