Saturday, July 16, 2011

Cancer Support & Survivor Blog Hop



Hello & Happy Weekend My Friends! Thanks for joining us for this Cancer Support & Survivor Blog Hop! If you've hopped along from Enjoli then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard, or reading this via email, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Erica from My Cricut Craftroom (I wouldn't want you to miss a THING!!)

The theme of this blog hop really hit home with me, especially in the past year, and even more the past few weeks. My grandfather was just diagnosed with Cancer of the Bile Ducts a week or so ago and then my Brother in Law has just hit 6 months CANCER FREE! (Thank you, God!!) He had a type of pancreatic cancer. Both of these very important men in my life were in my mind while creating!

 

 I embossed my first card with The Winter Frolic CuttleBug Cricut Companion & also used the Preserves Cuttleug Cricut Companion. The Cricut Cartridge I used for my HOPE was Home Decor. I used a Freebie Digi Stamp I got from  The Clipart Fairy. I colored her Cancer Support Ribbon Purple in honor of my brother in law, John, since he had pancreatic cancer and now has been 6 months CANCER FREE. This card is very simple and could be very easily replicated! I'm all about simple right now!

 

This second card I made, also very simple, is for my grandfather who has been diagnosed with Cancer of the Bile Ducts. It doesn't seem that he will have too too much time left on Earth with us, but will be going to a much greater place! Anyway, I embossed this piece of scrap paper I found from years ago with The Winter Frolic Cuttlebug Cricut Companion. I used the Calligraphy Collection Cricut Cartridge for my HOPE. Once again, I got this cute FREEBIE digi Stamp from The Clipart Fairy. I colored his ribbon Yellow for Bile Duct Cancer. This Another Extremely Simple Card! But with Grandpa moving up to Ohio from South Carolina Today, I NEED SIMPLE!
**NOTE: I apologize for the smudging on the digi, but I have two toddlers who weren't following mommy's directions and were playing by mommy's crafting area and well.....I'm sure you can see something went wrong. But, I still wanted to share my card with you and I guess it's good to know that we are all real people**

Thanks for Stopping By My Friends. It's now time to Hippity Hop Over to a very Talented Lady and My Buddy:  AMANDA
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  1. kathleeJuly 16, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Beautiful projects! Prayers go out to your grandfather and BIL.Cancer is indeed the fight for your life.Stay strong,
    Blessings..
    Kathie-RCC Survivor
    Kathlee154atgmaildotcom
    http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com

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  2. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Beautiful cards. I love htem. Prayers for your grandfather...So happy for your BIL. I am a new follower. such a wonderful bloghop.

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  3. heatherhammenJuly 16, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Great job!!! I love your bears!

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  4. scrappingmammaJuly 16, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    very cute cards and i love the smuging :-) Thanks for sharing hon, Have a scrappy day~
    Scrappingmamma ~ ustoleit@comcast.net

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  5. Ali Taylor Made DesignsJuly 16, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Gorgeous projects you've done! I know how hard it is to have people close to you be diagnosed with cancer so my heart goes out to you and your family. My mum died 9 years ago after only being ill for 3 months! Thanks for sharing on this special blog hop. Ali xxx

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  6. AmandaJuly 16, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Hey there. Am so lucky to have you as my friend. You already know how much I love your cards. You, your grandfather and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing these with us. I happen to like the smudging. ;)

    love ya
    your assistant

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  7. Jill AngelJuly 16, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Great cards. Wishing your grandfather well and hoping BIL stays well. I have 3 toddlers so I completely understand smudges LOL!
    Jill
    http://craftwithanangel.blogspot.com/

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  8. KATJuly 16, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    very nice. you've a long way in a short time. can't imagine how great you'll be 6 mos from now. prayers to your grandfather.

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  9. HotPinkScrapperJuly 16, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Prayers sent to you and your family.
    Love you Cute little bear card :-)

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  10. Connie GailJuly 16, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I really like your bear cards - they will bring a smile to anyone's heart! I will keep your grandfather and family in my prayers.

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  11. Enjoli CollumsJuly 16, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I just love both cards!! thanks for sharing the stamp link too. Im going to have to check them out :)

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  12. Life - Up, Down & SidewaysJuly 16, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Hello Tina, Love the cards and how you did a simple version for some of us CAS people. It's great being a part of this hop with you.

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  13. GaylynnJuly 16, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I like both designs including the puple touch. Great causes.

    http://blog.neatthings-boutique.com

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  14. LindaJuly 16, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Hey T! Both of these cards are just wonderful! Prayers for you and your family ... Aloha, Linda

    P.S.: What smudges? Didn't notice them until you said something - looks like you did some distressing!

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  15. JackieJuly 16, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    The bears are adorable. You've done an awesome job on your cards.anyone who has kids,pets or spouses understands smears,smudges and glue spots. Some of my fave scrap L/O have my childrens fingerprints all over them. They're very special now that they are older.Many blessing to you and your family.

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  16. Cynthia VJuly 16, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Thanks for the great card designs. Congratulations to your B-I-L for beating it and I hope the same for your grandfather. Putting positive thoughts and prayer your way for them. Thanks for taking part in a blog supporting such a worthy cause!
    vandyzfam@sbcglobal.net

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  17. Connie LaymanJuly 16, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Hope is a wonderful thing! Recently a very sweet client of ours brought me two prayer bears from her church group. One for my DH and the other for my Step Dad, both are fine now.
    Amazing what hope,prayers and little bears can do! Sending prayers your way for Dad and BIL.
    Your cards are so cute...God Bless!

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  18. Cynthia VJuly 16, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I am a new follower of your blog and we are already connected on FB. Thanks
    vandyzfam at sbcglobal.net

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  19. JustYolieJuly 16, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Beautiful cards, prayers for your Grandpa & BIL. Thank you for sharing the link to the free digis. These will come handy for the Link Up for Pink on Oct. 1-14.
    I'm a new follower. :)

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  20. TerryMJuly 16, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Very pretty cards. I love the digi stamps.

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  21. ShersL84bedJuly 16, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Lovely cards. Prayers and well wishes to your grandpa and BIL

    Smiles Sher

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  22. Connie Can CropJuly 16, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Smudges from toddlers leave an extra special touch of love! :) Great cards and thanks for sharing your stories. Prayers for you brother in law and grandfather.

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  23. LindaJuly 16, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Great Cards and thanks for sharing your story.

    http://lindascraftcorner.blogspot.com
    iko dot linda at yahoo dot com

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  24. AngieJuly 16, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Thank you for your cards. They are very special. Not to mention the adorable bears!

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  25. JudyJuly 16, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Precious cards and Bless you all for the hop!
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com

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  26. tremblayfamJuly 16, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    bears are just adorable!

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  27. DeaJuly 16, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I love simple!! TFS
    I will be praying for your family as I know cancer affects the whole family, not just one. My mom just finished up her year of chemo. I have a lot of cancer awareness items I've made on my blog if you want to check it out: deasdoodles.blogspot.com (it's new so I would love for you to go take a peek!)

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  28. joydee1963July 17, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Great card,I am a follower of your blog,joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

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  29. AnniebeeJuly 18, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    I love the simplicity of your cards but am so sorry to hear about your grandfather. Yay for the brother-in-law though! I lost my younger sister last year to breast cancer so this cause is near and dear to me too. This dreadful disease seems to impact every one of us in some way at some time in our lives. Let's just hope they find a more effective treatments and eventually a cure for every type of cancer.

    Anniebee
    anniebeescraftroom at gmail dot com

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  30. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Fantastic cards, the bears are adorable loving them!

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  31. Jen LJuly 18, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Love your bears TFS

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Many Blessings,
Tina

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