My blog is called "Creative Smiles" because my designs are the result of incorporating mistakes. With fumble fingers that drop whatever they are holding - repeatedly, it takes a lot of giggles, smiles and creative patience during my crafting process. xx

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

It's a Girl Thing - Blog Hop is Almost Here!

It's almost Here!
The "It's a Girl Thing" mega blog hop with lots of sponsors!
February 1 - 7, 2019

Even though we have 19 caring sponsors and 11 designers offering prizes to bring awareness to your attention, you will not have to visit all the blogs in order to be eligible to win a prize. More details in coming days.


Did you know that one in 2,500 girls are born with this genetic condition?
For TS information, please visit Lori's My Turner Syndrome Journey blog



In the meantime, I leave you with this thought: every little girl has two "x" chromosomes. TS Girls only have one. They are little miracles to survive in this world and face a host of challenges.



My card features Bugaboo's Kidz Love Digital Stamp. Bella is one of my favorite Bugaboo characters! She's so cute, and perfect for It's A Girl Thing cards.


She is colored with Copics, and then surrounded by pretty shaped dies.


See you on February 1 when we launch our mega blog hop!

Challenges I'd like to support please:

  1. Papercraft Challenges #29 "Use Bright Colors" 2/5 (sep post)
  2. Pammie's Inky Pinkies #1903 AG 1/28 sep post C5
  3. Scrapyland Challenge #106 AG SL dies (dies listed below) 2/6 sep post
  4. Sweet Stampin' Challenges (Jan 19) Bright and Cheerful 1/25 sep post
  5. Catch the Bug January BINGO Challenge (Jan 19) 2/26 (DIAGONALLY Something Blue - Player's Choice - Sentiment

Products:
SW Italian Decorative Frames die set
SB Grand Big Scallop Circles die set
SB Grand Decorative Labels One die set
SB Labels One die set
SU Labels Punch
Craftwell Delicate Dots Embossing Folde3r
Distress Inks BluePrint, Shabby Shutters
Copic Markers

Stamping hugs,



32 comments:

Jackie T said...

Hi Donna this is a stunning card that image is so cute. The dies and the colours you have used are beautiful. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Lori Kobular said...

Oh Donna!! Your card is so beautiful!! Those Dies all go together perfectly and that image is so sweet! Thanks so much for being such a huge help with the Blog Hop!!

KarinsArtScrap said...

this is gorgeous Donna

gr karin

cotnob said...

A beautiful card Donna, such a sweet image and lots of fabulous die cut details - lovely colour choices.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Vickie Y said...

Sweet image and card! Thank you for sharing with us at The PIP Challenge

pam said...

Gorgeous card you created De, love the sweet image and your wonderful colouring.
Hugs Pam x

Verna Angerhofer said...

That is such a darling card you have made. I love the blue and green combo together as well.

Mia said...

What a beautiful card, Donna. Lovely image and fantastic dies. Kisses, my friend.

Lisa said...

This could not be sweeter, Donna!! I love the adorable little girl and her pink cheeks!! The layers and dies are fabulous!! I love this!! It's so gorgeous!! I'm looking forward to the blog hop!! Thanks so much for playing along at Scrapy Land, too!! Have a wonderful evening, dear friend!! And I'll be emailing you soon!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Chris said...

Your card is beautiful Donna, love the sweet image, lovely colours and fabulous design.
I knew nothing about the Turner Syndrome, was totally unaware it existed until I read this post and followed the links, so well done you for getting involved in the Blog Hop and promoting this excellent cause.
Chris
xx

Donna said...

Your design, coloring, background and layers are stunning! It's always nice to see a hop for a good cause.

Bunny said...

What a cute card. I love the colors and the coloring. [Bunny]

Dawn Phillips said...

She's so sweet. Lovc Dawn x

Sue said...

Hi Donna, Loving the image and your beautiful card.

Hope you have a nice day. Sue

Donna Phelan said...

Your card is beautiful! To all of those masterly cut and layered die cuts, to your fabulous color choices and that sweet, sweet image of that darling girl, brought to life by your talented coloring. This has a wow factor--like all over! Really beautiful. Really sweet! I had no idea about TS either, just went and read about it. Truly little miracles! TFS! Love your creation....as always!

KraftyKoolKat said...

Such a gorgeous image, I adore all the pretty dies you have used sweetie.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

Shona Erlenborn said...

This is so sweet Donna! I love how you've tastefully coordinated the colors of the Turner Syndrome logo. The little hearts in the die are so sweet and I like the little splash of color on the the tiny little hearts. Beautiful work!

Conniecrafter said...

I did not know of this disease. This little image is just way too sweet, love your coloring of her, You always have a knack for being able to layer your dies in such a pretty way to frame things, such a cute card!

Linda Simpson said...

Such a beautiful card and beautiful image. I adore her blue hair. A wonderful charity.
Hugs
Linda xxx

JanR said...

What a sweet card! I especially love how you coloured her hair. Wonderful sentiment too.

I'm also popping in (a wee bit late) to thank you for the lovely comment you left on my blog. I really appreciate it! (:

*Vicki* said...

Awe, she's so sweet Donna!! Love the tiny red hearts which stand out with your sweet sentiment and those beautiful dies look amazing on this!! Makes me want to invest in some pretty dies like this!! Love her blue hair too!! Thanks for this great reminder friend! HUGS

Pia S said...

She’s a sweetheart. I love that you gave her blue hair to fit in with the color scheme, and the die cut frame looks lovely.

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous card Donna love the cute image and beautiful dies --great hair!!!
Carol x

Valerija said...

This is so gorgeous! I love the adorable image! It's coloured beautifully!
Valerija xx

Leslie Miller said...

You have a big heart, Donna, so of course you're jumping in with this blog hop. It makes a difference, raising awareness of this condition which so few, other than affected families, know about. I had to look it up. This is a cute little Bugaboo girl surrounded by pretty dies and colors, and what a lovely sentiment to go with her.

Beebeebabs said...

I thought I commented on your beautiful card. Love the image and great coloring and love the choice of dies you used - thanks for sharing another great creation my friend.

Silke said...

Such a cute little girl. Love your wonderful colouring. Well done. Thanks so much for playing with us at Papercraft Challenge.
Hugs, Silke

Sue said...

She is so sweet. The colors and those beautiful dies are lovely together. Simply gorgeous with all your attention to detail as always.

hugs
Sue

Tiphanie B. said...

Beautiful card ! I love the sweet image and the circle dies. Thanks for joining us at Scrapyland challenge.

aussie aNNie said...

What a gorgeous card.xx

MagsB said...

What a gorgeous card, Donna! The image is so cute, and the lacy die-cuts are fabulous!

love Mags B x

KT Fit Kitty said...

Wow, Donna, such a pretty card! I love the adorable image and how you coloured her! Look at all of those beautiful layers! Absolutely gorgeous! Love your colour combo too! Hope you're having a good day, Donna! Sending hugs your way!