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Thursday, April 2, 2015

Light It Up Blue for Autism Awareness, STAMPlorations~Anything Goes, Uniko #19~Anything Goes, Simon Says Wednesday Challenge~Happy Birthday, Simply Create Too #82~Anything Goes

Hello!

Today, I'm thrilled to be joining in - and welcoming you to - the Light It Up Blue for Autism Awareness Blog Hop

master-minded by two amazing hostesses: Veronica Fletcher Zalis and Tenia Nelson.

As a long, long, long (long, long) time teacher, my life has been touched on many occasions by students with autism. They were absolute delights to teach, seeing and sharing ideas and insights from such incredibly unique perspectives. Even now, where I'm currently teaching part-time, I'm visited daily by two autistic teenage boys and, something they do or say, truly does 'light up' my day!

Veronica and Tenia have gathered a fantastic number of sponsors who are showing their support for this hop. You can see the list here.  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.

Here's my card:

One of my favourite images is this STAMPlorations bloom, showcased in three shades of blue Chameleon pens, and one each of yellow and orange.  Another 'my mom likes this' card *grin*

I'm also sharing at:
STAMPlorations~Anything Goes


Uniko Challenge #19~Anything Goes

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge~Happy Birthday HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY!


Simply Create Too #82~Anything Goes

Hope you'll join in with this marvelous hop...and so looking forward to your "Light It Up Blue" creativity!

Thanks so much for dropping by; your visit and comments add sparkle to my day!
Hugs,

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80 comments:

  1. KT Fit KittyApril 2, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Gorgeous card!

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  2. AJ BodineApril 2, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Very pretty, love the different shades of blue on the flowers giving it an ombre pattern!

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  3. Leigh PennerApril 2, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Beautiful!

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  4. KathApril 2, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    A lovely card - the flowers are fabulous.
    Kath x

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  5. KrissyApril 2, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Beautiful! Love the flowers stacked like that!

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  6. Tenia NelsonApril 2, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    This card is sooooo GORGEOUS, Miss Lady!!! Thanks for being an awesome friend and thanks for participating in this AWESOME hop!! I love you and you ROCK!!

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  7. TeamMouldApril 2, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    Great job I really love this card. Thank you so much for being part of this blog hop for such a great cause!!Happy Stamping/Keep Moving Forward!!

    Jessica Lynn
    http://jessicalynnoriginalstamps.blogspot.com/

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  8. gailApril 2, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    gorgeous card,

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  9. gailApril 2, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    gorgeous card,

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  10. Happy DanceApril 2, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    So pretty! You're becoming a master with those chameleon pens, my friend. Those images are awesome. And once again, I'm with your mom on this one. It IS brilliant. Love it. Bev

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  11. Barb GhigApril 2, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Oh Carol, this is such a GORGEOUS card! I love that you used 3 shades of blue and how you framed out your sentiment...so beautiful! You're doing an amazing job with your Chameleon pens, too :)

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  12. Sarah AndersonApril 2, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Love these blue flowers :)

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  13. Taunya ButlerApril 2, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    Your flowers are "BLOOMING" gorgeous and the way you have colored them, oh my, be still my heart - THEY ARE LOVELY!!!! I am just in love with the softness and just pure and simple beauty of this card!!! Love and so many hugs to you!!!

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  14. Susanne VargasApril 2, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    Wonderful card! Those blue flowers look fantastic with the framed sentiment!

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  15. wendyApril 2, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    lovely card very pretty flowers !

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  16. Miriam PrantnerApril 2, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    Wonderful masking and coloring of those flowers. Great card!

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  17. Monika ReeckApril 2, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    Miss C ...lovely coloring with chameleon pens.. love how you show those flower...miss u...visit me if you have a bit time..hugs.Monika

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  18. Kay MillerApril 2, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    What a beautiful card! I love that pretty flower colored so beautifully in the wonderful shades of blue! For such a good cause too! I hope you have a lovely weekend! ((Hugs))

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  19. lizApril 2, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Nice! Love the blue and yellow

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  20. ShellyApril 2, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    This is beautiful!

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  21. Jeanne HApril 2, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    Love the blue daisies. I support autism research as it is in my family. tfs

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  22. Annette AllenApril 2, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    gorgeous love those flowers..

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  23. Crafting With JackApril 2, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    .lovely flowers.

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  24. LindseyApril 2, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    What a beautiful card! I love the flowers in blue, and you've just made me more curious than ever about trying the chameleon markers. ;)

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  25. I Card EveryoneApril 2, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    Bless you, c... and all teachers who have such special, gentle ways with these darling children! And your card is gorgeous, too!!
    =] Michele

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  26. Creativos ScrapApril 2, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    Muy bonita!!!

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  27. Brandi RApril 2, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    Beautiful card! Love that blooms stamp! Thank you for joining this hop ♥♥

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  28. Lori KobularApril 2, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    Love the blue flowers on your pretty card! Great card for a great cause! Thanks for supporting Autism Awareness!

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  29. Holly AKA KopyKatApril 2, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    This is so beautiful. Love the different shades of blue. LIUB.

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  30. Kim HegginsApril 2, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    Carol....these are simply stunning flowers! And your coloring is about as perfect as can be.

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  31. PamApril 2, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    Gorgeous floers on this beautiful card! As a long time support for students with special needs, I am also touched daily by my autistic kids. Love love them all!

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  32. joyApril 2, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the shades of blue and your composition is so pleasing!!

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  33. Deborah FringsApril 2, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    I think your blue flowers are so beautiful. Such a lovely card. Thanks so much for playing along with Uniko Studio this month!

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  34. D.Ann CApril 2, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    Love your blue flowers... jealous of your chameleons! : )

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  35. Dana JoyApril 2, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Beautiful card.

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  36. Tracie PondApril 2, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    Flowers always bring happiness! Nice creation!

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  37. Viki BanaszakApril 2, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    Great card! Your flowers are so pretty! Thanks for participating!

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  38. Anita in FranceApril 2, 2015 at 11:54 PM

    Gorgeous blue hues, Carol ... so beautifully Chameleon-ed! Day brightening, my friend! Hugs, Anita :)

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  39. sandieApril 3, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    Gorgoeus coloiring and love the use of the different blues. Thanks for joining Uniko

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  40. MarisaApril 3, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    Gorgeous mix of blues and loving the flower :) Hugs to you for touching the lives of so many kids, whether they know it or not!!

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  41. *Vicki*April 3, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    Those blue flowers look amazing and so beautiful!! Fab CAS design and for such a wonderful cause! ;) HUGS

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  42. EvaApril 3, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    Beautiful card!!! Adorable flowers
    kisses;)

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  43. JerrieApril 3, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    I love that stamp set and you have created a beautiful card with the daisy!

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  44. Anne April 3, 2015 at 2:00 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 beautiful! Thank you to all the sponsors for supporting this cause.

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  45. Yolanda GarridoApril 3, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    What a very beautiful card!

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  46. LizApril 3, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    Gorgeous card. I love the beautifully coloured image. xx

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  47. ~amy~April 3, 2015 at 4:25 PM

    Carol, your card is PERFECT.

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  48. Paula-Scrap AddictApril 3, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    Gorgeous blue flowers!

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  49. Michele K. HendersonApril 3, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    Wow! Those blooms look amazing in blue!

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  50. Laura Cox {aka scrapaddict}April 3, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    This card is so stunning!!!

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  51. Becca CrugerApril 3, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    Carol, this is stunningly gorgeous. Seriously, I can't tell you just how much I like this card because there wouldn't be enough space in this box! It's fresh, bright and absolutely lovely.

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  52. Vickie YApril 3, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    Beautiful card for a great cause.

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  53. Chriss BlagraveApril 3, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    Beautiful card C, love the different shades of blue!

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  54. hippymom83April 3, 2015 at 10:57 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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  55. Sue from OregonApril 3, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    My daughters are teachers as well...it takes special people to teach special needs childrens...Great Job! Your flowers are beautiful in blue! ♥ Sue Kment

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  56. Sarah GApril 4, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    Love these flowers, Carol! I shall come to you for lessons on using the Chameleon Pens as your colouring is flawless :) The blues are perfect for this awesome hop!

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  57. LieveApril 4, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    Beautiful card, great colouring, and I love that happy birthday stamp !
    Thank you for sharing your talent and caring about autism !

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  58. Vicki DutcherApril 4, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Beautiful coloring of the flowers! This card ROCKS!

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  59. Stephanie LanzalottoApril 4, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    Such a beauty Carol. Love the different shades of blue. Your coloring is awesome! Happy Easter weekend!

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  60. Mynn xxApril 4, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    Such a lovely card! I adore those blooms and fun masking! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  61. DanaApril 4, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    Gorgeous card!!! Love the different shades of blue!!

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  62. Helen F.April 4, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    Beautiful card~great job coloring those daisies!

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  63. Stampy SisterApril 4, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    This card is just beautiful. I have two autistic children. Thank you for supporting this cause.

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  64. Jessi FoganApril 5, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    ABsolutely stunning colouring, cm! And as a mom, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being one of the people that my kids look to & depend on - I can't imagine it's always easy to have my boys in a classroom, but the impact teachers like you have on their lives is immeasurable :)

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  65. TracyM #6773April 5, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    BEAUTIFUL card Carol!!!
    LOVE your card design with the 3 overlapping blue flowers!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and being part of this AMAZING event for a great cause :)

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  66. InkyfingersApril 5, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    This is such a beautiful design.
    Thanks for sharing with us at Simply Create Too and I hope we will see you again soon.
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  67. Rubeena I.April 5, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    Oh this is beautiful :) thank you for participating ♥

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  68. GeriApril 5, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    ...playing catch-up again!

    Gorgeous, gorgeous shading! You've seriously done a beautiful job shading the colors from 'dark to light' shading. Love the pop of yellow too! Thanks again for a lovely phone visit :)

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  69. JD/ JillApril 5, 2015 at 6:11 PM

    Your card is beautifully done! Great coloring!

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  70. AnnApril 5, 2015 at 6:49 PM

    Lovely card.

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  71. Sue DApril 5, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    Beautiful coloring of these flowers.

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  72. The Hardy StamperApril 5, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    Oh your card is just so nice!

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  73. Mary R.April 5, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    Love your blue flowers. So pretty!

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  74. JanisApril 6, 2015 at 12:51 AM

    So gorgeous with those lovely blue flowers!!!
    Thanks for participating in this important hop!!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  75. JennyApril 6, 2015 at 1:25 AM

    Gorgeous card, I love the trio of blues together, thanks for your sweet comment too...... Teachers should definitely be thanked in this hop, you all do a wonderful job with our special children :)
    Jenny x

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  76. BobbyApril 6, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    Love your blue flowers, Carol. I'm sorry I missed the hop.

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  77. Cornelia (fun stamping)April 6, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Absolutely LOVE that daisy as well and you just made it shine! Pure gorgeousness!

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  78. debby4000April 7, 2015 at 1:46 AM

    Gorgeous, beautiful card, absolutely love those blue flowers.
    Thank you for joining us at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
    Luv
    Debby

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  79. BrendaApril 8, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    Oh my Carol, this is a gorgeous card! I am so in love with those daisies, your markers sure are giving you fabulous results-I think you have them down to perfect! I so love the look of them!! Yes, I totally agree with you about autistic children, they are a delight to work with and talk to. What a wonderful blog hop! Hugs, Brenda

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  80. i'm with the bandApril 10, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    Gorgeous! Thanks for playing along with us at Uniko Studio!

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