Stamp Out Autism, Blog Hop #2

Hi!

Today I am participating in a 2nd Blog Hop with other fellow demonstrators to STAMP OUT AUTISM!  

Whether you are beginning here or have popped over from Wendy's blog, I'm glad you're here!  Be sure to use the BUTTONS below to continue on the tour, we have 13 great projects and artists joining together today!  Bonus day, hop #2 so I did 2 projects today, let me know if you like them!

Polka Dot Gift Sacks & Celebrate Today come together with Painted Blooms DSP to create this darling little Birthday Ensemble!  Tuck a gift and the card inside and instant Tah-Dah!

I used our white Filter Paper and 4 Scallop Circle Punches to create the Flower (secured with a candy dot base) and then stamped the extra layers for tissue in the bag topper!

Created a coordinating card using the same elements, the flower is stamped cardstock to duplicate the tissue paper and die cut with the Flower Frenzy Bigz Die and a SAB button center!

With this blog hop we are trying to raise awareness for Autism and to raise funds as well!  I think many of us are impacted by Autism whether directly within our own personal families or just one or two steps removed in the lives of our friends and families near to us!  For me, I have several great friends and moms that come to mind -( you know who you are )- that deal with this on a daily basis and they have absolutely lovely children that I am blessed to know.  Several of my girl friends are making careers in helping to grow, progress and enrich the lives of children fighting Autism every day.  I salute them with my whole heart!

If you would like to Donate Directly to my
Autism Society page that would be awesome!

If you would like to Order Stampin' Up!
supplies via my Online Store.  
I am donating my 20% income
for all orders placed through April 18th.  

We are also sharing Autism Facts
as part of our awareness campaign too.  

If one identical twin is diagnosed
with autism, the other twin has about 90%
 chance of develop an autistic disorder.

Thanks for stopping by, please use the buttons below to continue through all of the stops on the blog hop!  Together we can make a difference in the lives of others.

Wendy Cranford       or       Patty Chenail

Hugs, Thanks for stopping by and helping us make a difference in the lives of others!

Rhonda

INKstravaganza, Custom Treat Box

Hi!  Happy TGIF Day!

Well congratulations if you did it and you've been with me all week, you've made it to Day Five!  You know it's all about the Take Home Treats from my INKstravaganza Day!  This was probably one of the second ones I made.  I saw a super cute little box on Pinterest and I was just drawn to the way it was layered so I started with that in mind and went to work.  Ended up creating my own version and a box specially sized for the treat I had in mind!

Oh My Goodies, Bermuda Bay Striped Ribbon, Gold Sequin Trim, Gold Baker's Twine,
Gold Glimmer Paper, Small Heart Punch, Envelope Punch Board

Made it into a ribbon Belly Band so it could slide off
to get at the Reese's Pumpkin  Candy inside!

side view for glance at layering

Well there you have Day Five!  A weeks worth of Take Home Treats all saying thanks to them for being themselves and working their business to earn my INKstravaganza Day of pampering!  I so enjoyed hosting them and spending the day with them.

Cannot wait for my next one, well, I guess I have too, it's not until April!  They have the 1st six months of the catalog year to earn their spot to attend!  So far a couple already have and they can't wait to come!!  One is returning and one will be a first time achiever!

Come back for more!  Yes there's MORE!  Of course there's more!  Check out my Display Vignettes next week!  LOTS of hand stamp goodness!

Hugs,
Rhonda

INKstravaganza lunch time fun!

Hi there!

Today I am continuing to share my INKstravaganza Day photos and stories with you!  After we settled in and did our recognition and a little bit of business share, I gave the girls their Goodie Bag, that way they could assemble their stamp set so they'd be ready to stamp when we got back from lunch!

SWAG Bag for Diane, Kristen and Barb - all of my out of state achievers!
The front panel layer was created in MDS and should fit a 4x6" Project Life pocket!

L:  Jacque, Kim, Lori, Cindy     R:  Rute, Rhonda, Diana, Marjori
you have NO IDEA how many attempts it took to get this group shot!

These were some of the yummy lunches enjoyed at a local little family owned bistro near my house called THE PERFECT PEAR.  Some of the girls got the same things so I only took one pic of the dish ... but yes everyone did enjoy a yummy lunch, my treat of course!



Come on back tomorrow to see what we did when we got back to the Studio after lunch!  It was stamping time!!

Hugs and I'm sorry if you are now hungry!
Rhonda