Breast cancer is a devastating disease impacting 1 in 8 women in the United States alone – with a new diagnosis every 3 minutes and a death every 13 minutes! The numbers are sobering – but with every research dollar raised, we are that much closer to a cure.  To help with this cause, MyGrafico designers Blackleaf Studios, Cheri Wenger, DigiDiva, Lindsay’s Stamp Stuff, ReviDevi, Sanqunetti Design,Tainted Sweets and  Zenware Designs have joined forces with Stitching for Pink to create an exclusive collaborative kit for you with ALL of the proceeds going directly to Stitching for Pink to fund Breast Cancer Research:

This collaborative effort features 12 adorable clip art designs, 4 pattern papers, a printable collage sheet and a printable craft  – your $5 donation supports Breast Cancer research.

Together we will find a cure!

After way too many mock-ups, I finally have a card I think is worth sending to Jaimie Cates as part of the Spread the Love blog hop. I wanted the card to be well done so as to convey the amount of Love and Prayers that are being sent her way from the fabulous crafters that have joined in the hop. I found this week’s sketch at Papertake Weekly to be perfect for my Sarah Kay image.I used a Sarah Kay image that I colored with Prismacolor Pencils and blended with my Prismacolor blender marker.  She is matted on Navy and Blue CS from my stash.  I used an EK Success Wrought Iron corner punch on the mat and stamped the sentiment (SU) using my stamp positioner after I had adhered the image to the mat. The DPs are from Stampin’ Up (I used my Big Shot and texture plates to emboss both DPs); the card base is Bazzill. Narrow white grosgrain ribbon hides the transition between the DPs.  The bow was tied using one of the fabulous and easy Fork Tutorials available on the net.  For a finishing touch, I added some MS half-back pearls.

Before I close, I wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow (Monday, November 9), is the last day of the blog hop and the last day to enter for a chance to win my blog candy. If you haven’t entered yet – see this post for the details.

Have a Blessed evening!

"On October 4^th, 4 teenagers armed with knives broke into a home in a small town in New Hampshire. Alone and sleeping inside were a mother and her 11 year old daughter. These 4 boys broke into this home with the intent to rob and kill anyone inside. They stabbed the mom, Kimberly Cates, to death and left her daughter, Jaimie, for dead in their driveway.  It was a completely random act, their home was chosen only due to its secluded surroundings."

Welcome to the Spread the Love – Stamp Something for Jamie blog hop! We’re so very happy to have you join us!  The hop starts November 2 and runs through November 9.  The Spread The Love – Stamp Something for Jaimie blog hop is intended to raise the Spirit of a little girl and her family – it is our hope is that everyone hopping around this week will stop for a moment and think about Jaimie and her father and what life must be like for them now. One moment in time – one senseless act of evil – has changed their lives forever. We are asking that everyone reading this message to please take a moment to make a card and send it off to Jaimie. You can make something very simple or much more involved, but please share some words of hope and love and let her know that people do care and want the best for her. Cards can be mailed here:

This story touched my heart – I cannot imagine the pain Jaimie, her Dad, and the rest of their family is going through.  I pray they find comfort and healing that only God can provide.  Here’s a sneak peak of my card – just a peak though as I haven’t finished all of the details yet!

Don’t you just love Sarah Kay images? I’ll post the whole card when I’m satisfied with it.  I want it to be something special for Jaimie.

In addition to the generous sponsor gifts, I have put together a little blog candy for you as well.  Included in the package are 2 K&Company Chipboard Element Sets (1 Flower and 1 Tag), K&Company Brights Eyelet Set, K&Company Rhinestones and Brads Set, Melissa Frances Thankful Heart Ticket Book,  2 Martha Stewart Glitter sets (White and Red), Martha Stewart 2-Way Glue Pen,  200-count  Dew Drops/Skittles/Baubles sampler from my friend Suzanne at Crafting-Connection, and 1 set of Pearlescent watercolor paints.

It’s easy to enter and is open to everyone:
1. Link to your Card for Jaimie (can be a blog or Gallery Link) with Mr. Linky.
2. Spread the word about our Spread the Love – Stamp Something for Jamie blog hop.  (blog post or sidebar link, email, twitter, facebook, etc.)
3. Become a Follower (not necessary, but appreciated).

I’ll announce the winner via random number generator Tuesday, November 10.

If you didn’t arrive here from Tanya’s Blog, be sure to visit Katharina’s blog to start the hop – you never know what treats you’ll find along the way. Your next stop on the hop is Dianne’s blog. That’s all from me – for now. Have a fabulous Monday – and don’t forget to Hug someone you love!