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Thursday, April 2, 2015

Light It Up BLUE for Autism Awareness Blog Hop


Hello and welcome to the Light It Up Blue For Autism Awareness Blog Hop! April 2nd marks World Autism Awareness Day, and so dozens of talented crafters have decided to join together to promote awareness and acceptance of autism. We have so many fantastic sponsors that have shown their support for Autism Awareness and you can see the complete list here. If you would like a chance to win a prize from one of these fabulous companies simply leave a comment here on my post, as well as on any of the other blogs participating in today's hop! Some individual bloggers will be offering prizes as well. Winners will be chosen at random and announced on Monday April 6th. A complete list of everyone participating can also be found by clicking the link or graphic above. 
Here's the card I created especially for the hop: 

As soon as I saw the "Draw Outside the Lines" panel from my Graphic 45 Typography pad, I knew I wanted to use that as the basis for my card. It would have been all too easy to just use the beautiful papers, but I decided to stamp a background, at least. Most of the elements are sponged around the edges with distress ink, and I even thought to add some blue to the back of the chipboard "Dream" since it peeks over the top of the card. I also cut down the front face of the card so the Matisse quote from the inside could show. Here's the card when it's not lying flat:

I hope you enjoy all the talent on display for this important awareness hop. Thanks for taking the time to stop here on your way! 
P.S. For more information on autism, Autism Speaks is one place to start. 


Supplies: white cardstock, Graphic 45 Typography patterned papers and chipboard element, Impression Obsession textural dots stamp, broken china & antique linen distress inks, Spellbinders circle dies, Hemptique twine, pop-dot tape
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73 comments:

  1. KT Fit KittyApril 2, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Gorgeous card! Love it!

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  2. KathApril 2, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    A fabulous card and a great blog hop!
    Kath x

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  3. wendyApril 2, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    super cute !

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  4. AJ BodineApril 2, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    Beautiful card, I love your layout!

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  5. Tenia NelsonApril 2, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    What a SUPER FUN card!! Thanks so much for participating in this AWESOME hop!! You ROCK!!

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  6. AnnieApril 2, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Great card. Hope the hop is a huge success. It is for such a good cause. Happy Autism Awareness Day. Ann xxx

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  7. Lee-AnneApril 2, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Wonderful mix of patterns and colors, Lindsey! Beautiful!

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  8. KrissyApril 2, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Great card! Love the colors!

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  9. ValByDesign, ValerieApril 2, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Very nice job!

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  10. Yolanda GarridoApril 2, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    This is a GORGEOUS card!! I love it!

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  11. Laura Cox {aka scrapaddict}April 2, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    Wonderful card....and love the sentiment....just perfect!

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  12. Miriam PrantnerApril 2, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    Love that crayon box! What a wonderful card!

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  13. AnonymousApril 2, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    All your vintage elements are so pretty and the contrast of blue and yellow just makes the blue bighter. A wonderful card for an important cause.

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  14. D.Ann CApril 2, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    Ooohh... Love that panel! Fab card!!

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  15. auntbubbelsApril 2, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    I love the colors you used

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  16. Rubeena I.April 2, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    very sweet!

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  17. JingleApril 2, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    Lovely card!

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  18. cmApril 2, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Your card: fabulous x amazing!
    ~c

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  19. AnnApril 2, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    Lovely card and wonderful stamped background.

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  20. lizApril 2, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    I love this card theme

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  21. MaryApril 2, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    Cute Card!

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  22. Taunya ButlerApril 2, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    Lindsey - what a fun card and with such an important message!! Love how you used some great products to layer and make this card really unique and special!!! Thanks so much for participating and supporting this hop!! I hope you have a REALLY GREAT day!!!

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  23. Anne April 2, 2015 at 4:56 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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  24. Teresa DoyleApril 2, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    Nice card. Very creative and fitting.

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  25. DanaApril 2, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    Fabulous card!! Love the pattern paper!!

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  26. HeatherApril 2, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    Gorgeous card. Love the layout and your background. I really like the sentiment also. Great hop. Off to check out some of the others.

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  27. Brandi RApril 2, 2015 at 6:10 PM

    Love this! Gorgeous card! Thank you for joining the hop ♥♥

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  28. Holly AKA KopyKatApril 2, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    Oh this is so beautiful. LIUB!

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  29. Crafting With JackApril 2, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    Lovely card.

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  30. LizApril 2, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love the design. xx

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  31. Cathy PApril 2, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    Love the sentiment, Lindsey. Your card design is great/

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  32. Veronica ZApril 2, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    I love this creative card! There are so many wonderful details! Thank you for joining the LIUB Blog Hop!

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  33. KarenApril 2, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    I love the saying.

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  34. Wanda CullenApril 2, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Love this unique and creative card!

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  35. Connie MercerApril 2, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    so cute :) Thanks for joining us :)

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  36. Vickie YApril 2, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    Fabulous card for a great cause.

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  37. Chriss BlagraveApril 2, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Wonderful card and sentiment! Love this

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  38. JerrieApril 2, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    I love this and the sentiment. What a special card for such a great cause!

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  39. Tracie PondApril 2, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    Enjoyed your creation!

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  40. Kristina B.April 2, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    Great card! Happy World Autism Awareness Day!

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  41. Viki BanaszakApril 2, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    Great card! I love the crayon box! So cute! Thanks for participating!

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  42. Stampy SisterApril 2, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    Such a neat sentiment, draw outside the lines. I have two children with autism. Thank you for supporting this cause.

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  43. Karen SchroederApril 2, 2015 at 11:16 PM

    Fantastic sentiment! Love how you mixed all the patterns...very cool!

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  44. Michele K. HendersonApril 3, 2015 at 12:18 AM

    Love this card! Great concept and idea! Terrific!

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  45. Amy MartinApril 3, 2015 at 12:55 AM

    Wonderful card. I love that sentiment. It is awesome!!! Thanks for taking part in the hop.

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  46. Mynn xxApril 3, 2015 at 4:29 AM

    SUPER genius card design! Your use of the elements is just beautiful! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  47. Jessi FoganApril 3, 2015 at 5:07 AM

    Hey Lindsey? You are awesome. How perfect this sentiment is - seriously. Freaking perfect. *hugs*

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  48. EvaApril 3, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    Beautiful card!
    Kisses;)

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  49. TracyM #6773April 3, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    FABULOUS card Lindsey!!!
    The G45 panel is PERFECT!!!
    THANK YOU for being part of this AWESOME EVENT and sharing Autism Awareness :)

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  50. Monika ReeckApril 3, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Lindsey
    clever design
    I adore how you put your panel like this and all the color here are wonderful..great color combo great image
    AWESOME CARD LINDSEY
    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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  51. Sarah GApril 3, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    Wonderful card - love the combination of patterns :)

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  52. snazzyjjApril 3, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Great card, love the crayon box.

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  53. Annette Witherspoon ♥April 3, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    Great vibrant colors!

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  54. Waving My WandApril 3, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    This is adorable. I adore G45! Nice work! facebook.com/wavingmywand

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  55. Paula-Scrap AddictApril 3, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    I normally do color outside the lines, lol, and sometimes it looks really cool! lol, really cute card!

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  56. Chrissy LarsonApril 3, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    This is SO perfect! I love those crayons.

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  57. Becca CrugerApril 3, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    This is such an amazingly thought-out design! That panel is perfection!

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  58. Sue DApril 3, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    Great card. I like the saying.

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  59. Sue from OregonApril 4, 2015 at 2:53 AM

    This is a perfect sentiment and creation for the blog hop! ♥ Sue Kment

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  60. LieveApril 4, 2015 at 4:32 AM

    This is a perfect card for this blog hop ! It's just great ! Thank you for sharing your creativity and caring about autism !

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  61. ~amy~April 4, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    Love it, awesome sentiment for the hop!

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  62. D-April 4, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    I saw you at the Light It Up for Autism Awareness hop and came over to take a closer look.
    I loVe your wonderful card. Thanks for sharing and for helping to raise Autism Awareness.
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    DesignsbyDragonfly {blogspot}

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  63. JanisApril 4, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    Wonderful card for this theme!!!!
    Thanks so much for participating in this important hop!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  64. Mary R.April 4, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    Wonderful card for a great cause!

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  65. Claire BroadwaterApril 4, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    WOW! What a fabulous sentiment! Great card for a wonderful cause! XX

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  66. The Hardy StamperApril 5, 2015 at 12:17 AM

    Great card! Graphic 45 papers are the best too!

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  67. KarenladdApril 5, 2015 at 12:28 AM

    Oh yes, that sentiment couldn't be more perfect for this hop!! Love the Graphic 45!

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  68. Kris in AlaskaApril 5, 2015 at 2:43 AM

    I love the sentiment on there!

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  69. Helen F.April 5, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    Great card and Great message!

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  70. Chris DringApril 5, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    OMG! I can't love this card enough! Perfectly executed! You rock Lindsey!

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  71. r.winncreatesApril 5, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    How fun! Thanks for sharing!

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  72. DeenaApril 5, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    What a fabulous card. So glad to participate in such a fun and talented way to raise awareness.

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  73. Ashley NewellApril 6, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    What a great message to go with a fun image! Thanks for taking the time to spread Autism Awareness!

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