Thursday, April 2, 2015

Light it Up Blue - and some exciting news!

Hello and welcome to the Light It Up Blue For Autism Awareness Blog Hop! I have so many wonderful crafty friends whose lives have been touched by autism in some way - so it is an honor to join along with the crafty world as we rally behind Autism Awareness!

I also am SUPER excited to share some fun news that I have been sitting on for a couple weeks - I am over the moon excited to be joining the Lil' Inker's Design Team! One of my favorite companies ever - I still feel like I'm dreaming!


Now back to the rest of this post! :)

We have so many fantastic sponsors that have shown their support for Autism Awareness and you can see the complete list here: http://lk2thestarz.blogspot.com/…/the-light-it-up-blue-for-…. If you would like a chance to win a prize from one of these fabulous companies leave a comment on this blog, and any of the other blogs participating in today's hop! Winners will be chosen at random and will be announced on Monday April 6. 

Now here is the card I created for today's hop (obviously featuring lots of Lil' Inker's goodies)!


Here is everything I used for my card:

Cover Up Die:  Pointelle

Anytime Tags Die Set 2

Awesome Word Die

Hello, Awesome Stamps

I used MFT cardstock for the background and word, vellum for the tag, and heat embossed my sentiment. Stapled the word and tag onto the dark blue layer, then attached it with foam adhesive hiding behind the solid portions. Finished off with a few silver star sequins.


Thanks so much for stopping by today - and for letting me share my good news! Make sure and check out all the stops, and don't forget to leave a comment for a chance at the wonderful giveaways by the awesome sponsors! Have a wonderful day!!!

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69 comments:

  1. Kristie GouletApril 2, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    Congratulations to you, Heather! So happy for you! Love your card!

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  2. Waving My WandApril 2, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    Congratulations Heather! That IS exciting news! I know you are so thrilled. You're card is stupendous, as all your creations always are. I'm participating today as well! #lightitupblue

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  3. AJ BodineApril 2, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    Congratulations to you on becoming a new DT member for LID! I love your card, that background is fabulous!

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  4. KathApril 2, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    A fabulous card and congratulations on your DT post.
    Kath x

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  5. KT Fit KittyApril 2, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    Awesome card! Love that gorgeous die-cut background!

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  6. ValByDesign, ValerieApril 2, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    Wooooow, I love this card; beautiul!

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  7. VanessaApril 2, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Congratulations, Heather! And your card is so beautiful, love it!!

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  8. Miriam PrantnerApril 2, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    Oh wow! Another great announcement from you! Congratulations! I really love that gorgeous cover plate!

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  9. KrissyApril 2, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    This is BEAUTIFUL!!!

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  10. Tenia NelsonApril 2, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Congrats, Miss Lady on your AWESOME Crafty News!! I just LOVE this awesome card, dearie!! Thanks for participating in this AWESOME blog hop!! You ROCK, lady!!

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  11. Jessica Frost-BallasApril 2, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    Love this card and congrats on all your exciting crafty news this week!! :)

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  12. SarahApril 2, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    What a fabulous card! And I'm so happy that you're joining us, Heather.

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  13. zub momiApril 2, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Amazing card! Congratulations on your DT post :)

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  14. Taunya ButlerApril 2, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    I am such a Lil' Inkers fan and now my wish list has just grown from seeing your great and TRULY AWESOME card!!! What great blues you have used together and I love the way you stapled the word onto the tag!! So excited to know that you will be designing for them - HAVE FUN!!! Thanks so much for participating and supporting this hop!! I hope you have a REALLY GREAT day!!!

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  15. KimCreateApril 2, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Beautiful card! That background is super cool!

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  16. wendyApril 2, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    cool card , love the background die...congrats on your new position !

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  17. Mary-Anne VApril 2, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    Congrats on joining the team...can not wait to see what you create. I love your use of the cover up die...gorgeous card.

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  18. UnknownApril 2, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    I think this is fantastic Heather! LOVE the die cut background... your card is "awesome in every way"!
    Hugs, Nina-Marie :)

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  19. ShellyApril 2, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    Such a pretty card! And congrats on joining the team!

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  20. Laraine RApril 2, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Congrats! Awesome card!

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  21. Rosa (Scrap con R)April 2, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    The cover up die makes the card very unique. Absolutely awesome card!

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  22. Jen CarterApril 2, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    Welcome to the team! :) I love, love your card! It is seriously awesome! :)

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  23. Crafting With JackApril 2, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    Love the background die, great card.

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  24. Jill NorwoodApril 2, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    Heather your card is wonderful and for a great cause! Congrats on your new design team position too! :)

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  25. Brandi RApril 2, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    Congrats!!! Love this beautiful card. Thank you for joining the hop ♥♥

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  26. Holly AKA KopyKatApril 2, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    Oh this is so fabulous! LIUB

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  27. Amy MartinApril 2, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    Beautiful card. I am really loving that die you used. Thanks for joining in the hop. Also congrats on being on the DT.

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  28. Vanessa MiddletonApril 2, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    This is AWESOME in every way... as are YOU! Congrats on your DT position with Lil' Inker, we're so lucky to have you join us! <3 I just got my goodies from Laura in today. I need to pick up a few of these cover plates though. Next time!!!

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  29. D.Ann CApril 2, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    WoW! I love that cover up die! FAB card!!

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  30. Tracie PondApril 2, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    Enjoyed your creation, Heather!

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  31. Amy KollingApril 2, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    This is a beautiful card with my favorite LID Cover Up Die! So glad you are joining the DT!!! xoxo

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  32. Viki BanaszakApril 2, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    Great card! I am in love with the background! It looks like a really fun die! Thanks for participating!

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  33. PamApril 3, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    Congratulations! Beautiful card. Thanks so much for helping to raise awareness of our autistic kids. They have brought me joy for the many, many years I have worked with so many on the spectrum.

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  34. tndjApril 3, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Congratulations! Beautiful card and love the cover-up die. One I will have to purchase.

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  35. Stacey SchaferApril 3, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    awesome card, Heather!

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  36. Sue DApril 3, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    Awesome card and congrats on being on Lil' Inkers team.

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  37. Monika ReeckApril 3, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Congrats to you Heather
    and so lucky of you
    you have so much lovely DIE
    I have no die cut machine I always enjoy looking ladies making cards with DIE
    and this die really ADORABLE and to die for..
    Lovely blue 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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  38. EvaApril 3, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    OMG! I love background, it is awesome. Great card!!!
    Kisses;)

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  39. JerrieApril 3, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    Love your background!! It really lets the tag and sentiment shine!

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  40. Anne April 3, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    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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  41. Yolanda GarridoApril 3, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    Your card is really amazing! I love the blue tone and the dies!

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  42. LizApril 3, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    Congratulations on joining the DT. Fabulous card! I love the Pointelle die - something else for my wish list! xx

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  43. ~amy~April 3, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    Congrats!!!!!
    Your card is absolutely perfect, chock full of goodness!

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  44. UnknownApril 3, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    Very beautiful colors and the dies.
    This is a Great Cause.
    Happy Easter!,

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  45. Paula-Scrap AddictApril 3, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Congrats on the DT! I love this background and the die cut sentiment

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  46. Michele K. HendersonApril 3, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    Beautiful card! I love what you did with the background piece. Would you like to hear some more good news? I thought Lil'inker only did stamps, but when I saw that you had used some really unique dies I have now become a Lil'inker fan! Thanks to YOU!

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  47. Laura Cox {aka scrapaddict}April 3, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    Wow....that background really makes this card pop!! Beautiful!

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  48. Becca CrugerApril 3, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    This card is aaaaah-mazing! Love that die cut background! Congrats on the design team gig!

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  49. Vickie YApril 3, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    Wow! Love the background! Beautiful card for a great cause.

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  50. Chriss BlagraveApril 3, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Beautiful card, lovely blue cover plate! Amazing!
    Congrats on your DT appointment!

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  51. Stampy SisterApril 3, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    I love that card. It's super gorgeous. I particularly love the die cut background. I have two kids with autism. Thanks for supporting this great cause.

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  52. hippymom83April 3, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    Awesome card! Loving this hop! My baby boy (14-year-old, Jake) has Autism, so this is close to my heart!

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  53. Sue from OregonApril 3, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    Congrats on your new DT! How exciting! This is gorgeous so no wonder you are the new teamie! ♥ Sue Kment

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  54. Sarah GApril 4, 2015 at 1:28 AM

    Congrats, Heather - great to see you join the DT! Your card is fabulous - love that cover plate :) Wonderful creation in blue for the hop!

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  55. LieveApril 4, 2015 at 4:49 AM

    Congratulations !!
    Your card is beautiful ! Thank you for sharing it in the amazing bloghop !

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  56. cmApril 4, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Your eye-catching pierced background, paired with the marvelous awesome word die is sweet X amazing! Fabulous card in every way!
    ~c

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  57. Waving My WandApril 4, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    So happy for all your exciting DT news! Lovely card, Heather. facebook.com/wavingmywand

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  58. Mynn xxApril 4, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    This card is totally fabulous! LOVE the clean, graphic feel! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  59. Helen F.April 4, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    Congrats on the DT spot. LOVE this cover plate and your card is amazing!

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  60. Loly BordaApril 4, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    Congrats! So happy for you! Love your blue card. TFS

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  61. TracyM #6773April 5, 2015 at 4:03 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS Heather - it was WONDERFUL news when Laura announced it on the Lil' Inker Blog - SO HAPPY for you and HAPPY for us too!!!
    LOVE the card you have created for the Light It Up Blue for Autism Awareness Blog Hop -THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and being part of this AMAZING event!!!
    ... looking forward to seeing you over at LID real soon :)

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  62. DanaApril 5, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    Fabulous card!! Love the background! And congrats on the new DT!!!

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  63. Jessi FoganApril 5, 2015 at 5:16 AM

    Huge congrats on the DT news - you must be grinning like crazy! And how fun is this set (awesome possum? OYEAH!) I'm so glad you joined in this hop that is making my heart sing :)

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  64. Rubeena I.April 5, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Congrats on everything this year :) What a great card! thank you for participating ♥

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  65. AnnApril 5, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Wonderful card, love the die cut background.

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  66. The Hardy StamperApril 5, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    Congratulations on your news! Your card is lovely - especially that die cut background!

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  67. Mary R.April 5, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    I love how colorful this card is. Thanks for Shining a Light.

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  68. JanisApril 5, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    Mega-congrats for the new position!!! How exciting!!

    Love your card. Fabulous background!!
    Thanks for participating in this important hop!!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  69. Vera Yates (Ling)April 7, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Fantastic card, Heather!

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