Autism Awareness Blog Hop

Hi all my crafty addicts,

Welcome to the Autism Awareness Blog Hop. If you have just come from Cori's Blog then you are on the right track. If you are just joining us, then please start with our wonderful hostess Cori.

When I first read about this hop, I thought of one special little boy in my life, the son of my best friend. He is the most adorable little boy and is full of life. Like many others, he has Autism. His parents struggle with this every day, as he goes to therapy, Dr. visits, and even is on a specific diet. It breaks my heart that any child has to go through this, let alone their family.

They had a  walk for Autism in Miami, Fl. in March 2012 and I decided to be an advocate for this as well. Like my own medical issues and ongoing battle with Leukemia, I know the importance of getting people involved with your own personal story and coming together as a family and showing your support to loved ones and friends.

Here is my project for this blog hop, I decided to make a flyer to show my support for Matt before his walk for Autism in March 2012. I hope you will show your support too.

Today for this blog hop we have amazing ladies with amazing stories connecting with the same hope... to find a cure for Autism. Have fun hopping along and hope that every story touches your heart!

Here is the lineup of amazing ladies:

1. Cori- http://createdbycori.blogspot.com
2. Liz - http://decadeofscrap.blogspot.com
3. Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com
4. Zenita - http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com
5. Chriss- www.chrissandlou.blogspot.com
6. Colleen - http://www.cbcscrapbooking.blogspot.com
7. Pam - http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com/
8. Kristy - http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com

Hope that you all enjoy the hop and TY for hopping with us, hope all of our stories will someway touch your hearts like they have mine. Please TY and continue showing your support in our search to find a cure for Autism. Now onto your next stop, the fabulous Doris. Enjoy!

XoXo, 

Yay! My Blog was awarded the Liebster Award...

Hi my fellow crafters,
 I am so excited and pleased to report that I have been given the "Liebster Award" by Jackie from http://www.inspired-by-scrapping.blogspot.com/

Thank you Jackie for noticing my blog and choosing me as a recipient of this fabulous award. Thank you soo much it is an honor!

Here is a little information on the award:
"Liebster" is German for "Dearest". The award is a "Share the love arrangement", given to inspirational bloggers with less that 200 followers and I am one of them and I hope to not qualify for this again some day soon, he he he, though I truly appreciate this.  I love sharing my projects and love getting ideas from all my blogging crafty friends and new friends too.  I started blogging in September, 2011.  I am hoping to move along and continue the journey and get new followers.

Here's the to do list for any of the Liebster Blog Award recipients.

1. Thank your Liebster Blog Award presenter on your blog.
2. Link back to the blogger who presented you the award .
3. Copy and paste the award on your blog.
4. Present the Liebster Blog Award to 5 bloggers with less than 200 followers.
5. Let them know they have been chosen by leaving a comment on their blog.

I have a special admiration for new bloggers and know how hard it is to get others to follow. So, I encourage and hope you all will stop over at these blogs and follow them too. A moment of encouragement means a lifetime of inspiration!  We all need a little

Here are my five choices with less that 200 followers - please visit them and follow:

Tahi at: http://tahisscrapcorner.blogspot.com/
Katie at: http://memories2keepsakes.blogspot.com/
Cathy at: http://cathyplus5.blogspot.com/
Lucy at: http://love2createitall.blogspot.com/
Lina at: http://sweetnothingspaperco.blogspot.com/

Thank you Jackie for choosing my blog for this award. I hope you visit often.  Now, please go visit the chosen.  It was hard to pick, but I tried to pick all that are starting and do not have a large following.  I think they all are talented and have beautiful blogs.  Everyone also go visit Jackie's blog, and show your support. TY TY TY!!!

XoXo,

Crafty Friends Give Blog Hop

Welcome to the Crafty Friends Give Blog Hop. We are so glad you could join us for Day 1 of this very special hop. The mission of this blog hop is to raise awareness about bone marrow donations to help Leukemia patients.

Bone marrow donation technology has come a long way, and is now as simple as giving blood. So we are trying to raise awareness and get people to register at http://marrow.org to be a bone marrow donor. And why are we doing this your might ask? To help save my life, as well as many others battling this horrible disease. I have been battling Leukemia for over a year and a half now, back in December of 2010 I was diagnosed with a very rare form of Leukemia called bi-phenotypic Leukemia. It really is a killer. Bi-phenotypic Leukemia is composed of two, yes you read right, two different types of leukemia. Patients battling just one struggle and barely make it. I have undergone extensive chemotherapy, painful bone marrow biopsy's, lumbar punctures, and many other procedures. Its been a horrible roller coaster ride for me and my family. We have had tough moments but we have gotten through them.

Many people are unaware of the seriousness of this illness. It's sord of like if your not in it you wouldnt understand. People look at me and say, "you don't look sick". Yes, I am bless to not look sick but I am, my blood is infected with this terrible cancer that every day impairs my life. How you ask, well I am unable to work due to the frequent doctor visits and chemotherapy sessions I receive. I can't make long term plans because I am not sure where will I be. It's extremely tough and those are just small things. What about not being able to go outside if its a bit chilly, and by chilly I mean in the 60's. Not being able to go out if it rains, constantly and I mean constantly be cleaning your hands with anti-bacterial, the list goes on. Every time I go to the Dr. I am in fear. I live my life in fear that bad news can come up any moment. Its a never ending nightmare for me and my family. The medication makes you gain weight, give you headaches at times, and major hot flashes. I want to just live life freely and I cant because this disease restricts me. The one thing that can save my life is a transplant and because I am hispanic it makes me a minority and harder for me to find one. I am asking all of you who are hopping through and reading this, to find it in your hearts to register today<3 Don't wait another day, their are people like me out there that need your marrow to live, to live free from fear, to live a healthy long life. Please help save a life, possibly mine! To see my story please see the video below.

Even if you are not a match for me, you can still help me. You see bone marrow registration drives are expensive, you have to pay for each person who is registered, and I am trying to raise money for bone marrow drives and medical expenses (it costs a lot of money to get a transplant). You can donate to Me at lizquesada.leukemia@gmail.com through paypal. All of the money donated will go to bone marrow drives or medical expenses.

And we have some wonderful sponsors who have donated prizes for our hop.

1. Sweet Stamping Treats-5 digis
http://sweetstampingtreats.blogspot.com

 
2. Trendy Twine-Trendy Twine Orginal Mini Pack (http://anniespaperboutique.bigcartel.com/product/60-yard-sampler-trendy-twine-red-blue-brown-pink-purple-green-bakers-twine)
http://anniespaperboutique.bigcartel.com/
**Must "like" fan page and tell them we sent you from the hop- https://www.facebook.com/trendy.twine
**Must be a follower of blog- http://trendytwine.blogspot.com/
 
3. MB Treasurista-$10 gift certificate
http://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista
**Must "like" fan page and tell Misty we sent you from the hop- https://www.facebook.com/pages/MBs-Treasurista/167767899982066
**Be a follower of blog- http://mbtreasurista.blogspot.com/
 
4. Paper Piecings by Nikki-$25 gift certificate
http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/
**Must "like" fan page and tell Nikki we sent you from the hop- 

https://www.facebook.com/nikkicalmes?ref=ts
**Be a follower of her blog- http://paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com/
 
5. Inspired Stamps-$10 store credit
http://www.inspiredstamps.com
 
6. My Pink Stamper
http://www.mypinkstamper.com
 
7. Peachy Keen Stamps-$25 Gift Certificate
http://www.peachykeenstamps.com
**Must "like" fan page and tell them you were sent from the hop-

https://www.facebook.com/PeachyKeenStamps
 
8. Market Street Stamps-$25 Gift Certificate
http://www.marketstreetstamps.com
**Must "like" fan page and tell them you were sent from the hop-

https://www.facebook.com/MarketStreetStamps?sk=wall

 In order to be eligible for one of  these prizes you must comment on every blog in this hop, join all the fan pages from our sponsors which are available above, as well as join my Donate Marrow Awareness page on facebook at facebook.com/donatemarrow.


I decided to make a friendship card for this blog hop. I am really excited how this card turned out, and it is basically dedicated to everyone who has participated in this hop. Thank you to all the ladies who participated and have registered. You have truly saved a life just by doing so. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Hope you all enjoy my project because friendship truly is a blessing!

Recipe: 

Recollections Card Stock

Paper from my scraps

TPC Studios stamps- Friends

Studio G Pink Bling

Gorjuss Girl Stamp- On top of the World

Your next stop is the wonderful Amber, one of the two fabulous ladies that made this hop possible. Thank you  to Amber and Ashley for organizing this amazing event to help me raise awareness, donations, and hopefully find the one who will save my life.

Here is the entire hop list for day one incase you get lost:
Liz - http://decadeofscrap.blogspot.com
Amber - http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com
Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Tiffany - http://creativeconfessionsoftiffanyleola.blogspot.com
Leslie- http://ScrapOfArtDesigns.blogspot.com
Liz C. - http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com
Lina- http://sweetnothingspaperco.blogspot.com
Jamie- http://jamiek711designs.blogspot.com
Tonya - http://ittybittyladybugs.blogspot.com
Angie - http://atuttletime.blogspot.com
Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com
Michelle - http://scrappinforkenzie.blogspot.com


Thank you for stopping by, come back tomorrow for another fabulous project and don’t forget to go to http://www.marrow.org and find out how to become a marrow donor.

XoXo,

Pattie's Creations Challenge #37 DT Project

If your looking for the Valentine Tag Blog Hop, please click here.

Hey crafty addicts...

It's challenge time again with Pattie's Creations. This weeks challenge theme is Valentine. Isn't that sweet? For all those who love the pinks, reds, roses, romance and all the sweet things that come with this loving holiday then you have come to the right place. We would love to see what you come up with for this challenge. Our ladies have shown lots of different inspirations and you can check them all out on Pattie's Creations.

Come join us in on the fun and show us what you can create. You never know what might inspire you.

As for my project, I decided to use Pattie's Love Postage Stamps and chose one of the three from the set. I chose this one because often we get so busy in our schedules that we forget how important it is to show those whom we love how we feel. A time for love, explains that and just that, any moment is a great one to tell someone how great they are and how much you love them. What can I say I am a hopeless romantic..haha!

Anyways, enjoy the projects and we hope to see you over at our Valentine theme Challenge.

Thanks for stopping by...

XoXo,

Help Save my Life and Register Today

Support my Cause and Help me find a Donor!!!

XoXo,