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Friday, 3 April 2015

Light it up Blue for Autism Awareness Blog Hop

Hello!

There is a fabulous Blog Hop underway at the moment that I just had to join in. It is the Light It Up Blue for Autism Awareness Blog Hop and has been organised by Veronica Zalis and Tenia Nelson for World Autism Awareness Day, which was yesterday 2 April 2015. Like many of you, I have friends on the spectrum, children of friends on the spectrum, and my kids have friends on the spectrum. Everyone's journey with autism is different, and it is often challenging. A little awareness and compassion from all of us can go a long way.

I didn't have the right blue for my card, but I made it as blue as I could. :-)
I used Avery Elle Thanks a Bunch and Modern Leaves stamps and did a little watercolouring in and around the images. Dies are Mama Elephant Femme Frames.
I'm also going to enter into Avery Elle's Challenge: Watercolour.
If you are in Australia and would like to learn a little more about autism or make a donation, you can check out Autism Awareness. In the US, Veronica and Tenia recommend Autism Speaks.

Thank-you for visiting. 

Michelle
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56 comments:

  1. Tracie Pond3 April 2015 at 14:09

    Simply beautiful,Michelle!

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  2. Brandi R3 April 2015 at 14:18

    Beautiful card! Love those flowers ♥ Thank you for joining the hop ♥♥

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  3. Michele K. Henderson3 April 2015 at 14:39

    Adorable card! Love the flowers!

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  4. Suchi3 April 2015 at 15:05

    Gorgeous card!! :)

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  5. Bonnie3 April 2015 at 18:28

    Oh how I love your perfect creation! Those flowers are gorgeous and your watercolouring is beautiful !

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  6. Susan Hurley-Luke3 April 2015 at 18:45

    What a pretty card. This is a great way to raise awareness about autism.

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  7. Sherry Butcher3 April 2015 at 19:30

    Great card, love the flowers, they are wonderful and your watercolouring is perfect. TFS.

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  8. KT Fit Kitty3 April 2015 at 22:58

    Your card is gorgeous! Love the watercolouring!

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  9. D.Ann C3 April 2015 at 23:19

    Lovely card!! (and blue is blue, no matter what shade... it still lights up (smile))

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  10. Joyce4 April 2015 at 00:45

    This is so very pretty. Love your water coloring.

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  11. Tenia Nelson4 April 2015 at 01:26

    What a GORGEOUS card, Miss Lady!! Thanks so much for participating in this AWESOME hop!! I love you and you ROCK!!

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  12. Jen Carter4 April 2015 at 01:56

    This is really pretty!

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  13. Sue from Oregon4 April 2015 at 03:01

    Watercoloring is my fave! This is just lovely!

    ♥ Sue Kment

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  14. Helen F.4 April 2015 at 04:15

    Lovely watercolor~such a great card for the Hop :-)

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  15. Anita in France4 April 2015 at 05:37

    So lovely, Michelle ... such a beautiful bouquet and gorgeous watercolouring! Anita :)

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  16. Shelly4 April 2015 at 05:46

    This is beautiful, Michelle!

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  17. Taunya Butler4 April 2015 at 05:53

    Michelle - I love the wash of blue around your beautiful bouquet!! So well done and so tasteful!! Love the thinking of you sentiment because clearly the world needs more of us to THINK of others on a consistent basis!! Thank you for the inspiring card!! Thank you for participating and supporting this hop!! I hope you have an EXTRA SPECIAL DAY!!!

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  18. Chriss Blagrave4 April 2015 at 06:42

    Beautifully watercoloured bouquet! Love this!

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  19. craftylady1952@gmail.com4 April 2015 at 09:26

    Very pretty card.

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  20. Lori Kobular4 April 2015 at 09:48

    Love those flowers from the Avery Elle stamp! And that blue background is gorgeous!

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  21. T.L. Creations4 April 2015 at 10:04

    I love this card!! I think you have the perfect amount of blue, and those yellow blossoms are like sunshine on paper. It doesn't get more perfect than that! Thank you for joining the LIUB blog hop and for helping to spread this message of love and support to all those living with ASD.♥

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  22. Paula-Scrap Addict4 April 2015 at 11:01

    very pretty card! you did a great job on the coloring

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  23. Rosemary4 April 2015 at 12:27

    beautiful card!

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  24. Holly AKA KopyKat4 April 2015 at 15:26

    Oh this is so beautiful and it's the perfect shade of blue. it's fabulous. LIUB!

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  25. Monika Reeck4 April 2015 at 18:16

    Wow Michelle I adore all
    the watercoloring is funtastic
    the flower is adorable
    and the shape of that dark blue paper add a great touch looks like a little post mark but this is a card
    I love your card
    AWESOME 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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  28. ~amy~4 April 2015 at 20:11

    gorgeous watercoloring!

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  29. Anne 4 April 2015 at 22:43

    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 beautiful! Thank you to all the sponsors for supporting this cause.

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  30. Tracey McNeely4 April 2015 at 23:26

    Great watercolour background Michelle! Happy Easter!

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  31. Eva5 April 2015 at 00:36

    Beautiful bouquet of flowers and background. Great card!
    kisses;)

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  32. wendy5 April 2015 at 01:38

    so very pretty !

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  33. Marybeth5 April 2015 at 02:19

    This is such a beautiful bouquet, love your watercolor background . First I heard of the Atusim hop. Happy Easter Michelle!

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  34. Liz5 April 2015 at 02:58

    Lovely card. Gorgeous watercolouring. xx

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  35. Kim Heggins5 April 2015 at 02:58

    Gorgeous bouquet of flowers, really stunning. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Easter.

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  36. Lieve5 April 2015 at 08:29

    This is a beautiful card, with great watercolouring !
    Happy Easter weekend !

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  37. Jerrie5 April 2015 at 09:53

    What a beautiful card. Love the yellow flor\wers and the blue background.

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  38. Mynn xx5 April 2015 at 10:26

    This is absolutely gorgeous! LOVE the beautiful blooms you used, and your blue background is fabulous! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  39. ValByDesign, Valerie5 April 2015 at 10:59

    Wow, this card is stunning!

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  40. Denise Bryant5 April 2015 at 12:26

    Pretty card for the Light It Up Blue hop!

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  41. Karenladd5 April 2015 at 13:54

    So pretty and delicate and just enough blue!!

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  42. Stampy Sister5 April 2015 at 15:16

    Very elegant and pretty. I have two children with autism. Thanks for supporting this great cause.

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  43. Yolanda Garrido5 April 2015 at 20:32

    What a lovely watercolor card!

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  44. Mary R.6 April 2015 at 04:20

    A very pretty watercolor. I like the lovely yellow color.

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  45. Dana6 April 2015 at 06:09

    Wow!! Gorgeous watercoloring!! Love the pop of yellow with the flowers!!

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  46. Larissa Heskett6 April 2015 at 10:35

    WoWoWoWoWoWoW!! I LOVE this!! Such a BEAUTIFUL Design and I LOVE the Watercoloring!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! I hope you've had a Fabulous Easter Weekend!! =)

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  47. Rubeena I.6 April 2015 at 10:43

    I agree, beautiful work with the watercoloring! Thank you for participating ♥

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  48. AJ Bodine6 April 2015 at 12:23

    Beautiful, I love the yellow flowers against the blue water colored background!

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  49. Sue D6 April 2015 at 13:14

    Beautiful watercoloring.

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  50. Janis6 April 2015 at 13:31

    Oh, my...this is just beautiful. Love the watercolor look.
    Thanks for participating in this important hop!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  51. Ann6 April 2015 at 13:43

    Beautiful card, love the watercoloring.

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  52. Sarah Anderson6 April 2015 at 18:39

    Beautiful :)

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  53. Jessi Fogan6 April 2015 at 19:22

    This IS the perfect blue! Your colouring is absolutely amazing, Michelle! Thanks so much for joining in this blog hop that is making my heart sing :)

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  54. Robin K.7 April 2015 at 22:06

    Such a beautiful card- a little work of art really!

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  55. Brandi9 April 2015 at 00:40

    Wow! Your card is stunning!!!

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  56. Karolyn at Paper Therapy30 April 2015 at 12:15

    Wow! This is so beautiful and definitely one of my faves!! Thanks so much for playing along with the AEI♥U Challenge - we're so glad you did!

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Thanks for your comments! You make my day! Michelle.