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

Friday, February 01, 2019

It's A Girl Thing - Turner Syndrome Awareness Blog Hop



  Welcome to my post for the MEGA



Turner Syndrome is a genetic disorder where a female is born with only one X chromosome, instead of two, leaving her with life-long medical issues and learning disabilities. This condition occurs one in 2,500 female births worldwide, but is more common among pregnancies that do not survive to full term. 
Turner Syndrome Females are considered MIRACLES.

The one trait I find most interesting is how vital it is for our chromosomes to be healthy so that the correct hormones, proteins, and bodily interactions can take place to help us develop normally. For a quick pictorial explanation of some TS symptoms, please click here


Nineteen caring Sponsors and eleven DT Members have partnered with us to bring Turner Syndrome Awareness to the Public. For details on how you might win any of these fabulous prizes, please see Lori's TS home page. Thanks for learning About Turner Syndrome


My TS cards use a few colors from the TS official color board.

Card One:



Card 1 Products:
Interior - "Ridiculously Adorable" soon in Bugaboo's store
Cottage Cutz Bunny Mini die set
SB Grand Scallop Square die set
SB Classic Scallop Square die set
SB Triple Tear Circle die set
Copic and Prismacolor Markers, Distress Inks




Inside of card (sentiment soon available in Bugaboo's store):


A cute little bunny to keep my darling little TS character company!
Bella has been colored with Copic and Prismacolor markers:


Card Two:

The front of the card is wrapped with ribbon and tied, like a present:



Colored with Copic and Prismacolor markers, and distressed with inks, there is also a bit of dimension with 2 of the flowers and little Bella popped up.



Card 2 Products:

Bugaboo Bella Trio digital stamp set
Interior - "Being Different" soon in Bugaboo's Store
Front sentiment soon in Bugaboo's Store 
SB Scalloped Labels One
SB Grand Decorative Labels One
SB Grand Labels One
SB Labels One



The interior is using a sentiment that will become available in the Bugaboo Store soon:



For the exterior sentiment, I used a dimensional glue, and sprinkled clear glitter on it. After it dried, I inserted more drops of glue, and coated in green glitter, and then added more glue, and coated the remaining drops in blue glitter to create a sweet, dimension, sparkly frame:




PLEASE:

Remember to visit the "It's A Girl Thing" Turner Syndrome Awareness Inaugural Blog Hop page to become eligible for prizes.

To see the details for this fun TS card, please click here:



I am also randomly awarding this prize of four SNS stamp sets to one lucky hopper who comments on my blog. Winner to be announced February 15:



ON A PERSONAL NOTE: 
I was trying to capture the hundred or so robins in our holly tree, stripping it of the bright red berries, but instead, my camera captured the sun's rays! It was 42F (5.5C) that afternoon - yes, here in central Florida! We had a heavy frost that morning, so the "green" looks weary.




Challenges I would like to support:

  1. Moving Along With the Times  #90 - Add A Sentiment (added a digital sentiment to card 2's design) 2/14
  2. Scrapy Land Challenge #106 AG SL dies (dies listed under each card) 2/6 sep post
  3. Addicted to Stamps #326 "Go Nuts! AG!" 2/5 (check on #328)
  4. Try Stampin' (or not) on Tuesday #392  Sketch (2nd card) 2/3
  5. Joe's Scrap Shack #267 AG 2/8 (sep post 2/11)
  6. World Wide Open DT Challenge #1 AG DT (TS DT) 2/15 sep post
  7. Colour Crazy Challenge (Week 4 Feb 1) this is my 2nd entry  2/17 (btm post for T3)

Thanks for stopping by!
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112 comments:

Lori Kobular said...

Donna ~ Thank you for being a part of this Blog Hop, for all your help and for your beautiful cards! I love that sweet bunny on the first card! The card with all the circles is gorgeous too! You are just so talented my friend!

Lisa said...

Wow, these are so stunning, Donna!! I love the designs of each one!! Your coloring is perfection and the images are all so adorable!! I love, love them!! Thank you for all you've done to help make the hop a success!! And what a gorgeous picture of the sun's rays!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

~amy~ said...

Donna, your cards are so pretty! Love that you also design the interiors too!
I bet that your holly tree is amazing with all of the robins!
No need to add me to your blog candy.

Donna said...

Your cards are gorgeous Donna, beautifully colored and designed! It is nice to see a blog hop to educate us on this disease that I was not aware of, thank you.

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Wow, what a line up Donna! Your sentiment set is so fabulous. I loved working with it for my creation. Your sweet Bugaboo images are so cute! Gorgeous colouring and such pretty card designs. Hugs, Wends xoxo

SD pooja said...

Your card is lovely ,I liked how you have used the cute digis :) Those to rays..look amazing beautifully captured !(though not intended ;))

KarinsArtScrap said...

these are super sweet and gorgeous cards Donna

Gr Karin

MaryAnn Samuelson said...

Beautiful cards Donna. The coloring is perfectly paired with the TS color palette

KraftyKoolKat said...

Such gorgeous creations sweetie for this worthwhile cause.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Macimbalo said...

Beautiful creations with so much detail - I love looking at them all! Thanks for supporting such a worthy cause and being a part of this important hop. God Bless you!

Shona Erlenborn said...

These cards are gorgeous, Donna. My favorite is the one with the four circles - I just love the glittery frame - it is adorable. Your stamp sets and the sentiments that you created for this awareness blog hop are amazing. You are such an inspiration!

Bunny said...

Beautiful cards. Love how you've made such a difference in helping to spread the word about TS.

What a grand picture of the sun's rays. We were inundated with the Robins the day before yesterday. They were so loud. They are late this year. The weather tells me why. [Bunny]

Creaine said...

Nice to see your beautiful card also on the blog hop for turner Syndrome!!
Bye Ine

Chris said...

Your card is gorgeous Donna, fabulous design and such lovely colours. I'd never heard of Turner Syndrome before I read your previous post about it, so this blog hop has certainly informed me. Thank you for that, and I hope that many other people are made aware of the syndrome.
Have a great weekend
Chris
x

cm said...

Your cards have planted a mega-watt smile alllll over my face! Such sweet images and your colouring? Oh my stars! Breath-taken-away! I need lessons from you! I'm honoured to be part of this hop, to bring awareness the Turner Syndrome miracles! These girls and women are inspiration to us all!
~carol

Linda Simpson said...

WOW Donna these are fabulous and thank you for sharing and bringing awareness the Turner Syndrome miracles.
Big Hugs
Linda xxx

kReN said...

Donna, you are such a caring and giving person. Your cards are so wonderful and inspiring! Thanks for sharing the information and your creativity with all of us! Follow me at http://afourthlife.blogspot.com

Esther Asbury said...

What sweet images and lovely cards!! The second one is my favorite with it's delicate frame and lovely coloring!

Wendy L said...

Super sweet Donna, thanks for joining us at MAWTT on team A, xx

Raga Senthil said...

Breathtakingly gorgeous cards Donna!! Love the cutie girl and the circle frames! Great colouring too. What a great capture of the sunrays though not intended!👏😊

Anne Temple said...

These are all amazing! I love the sentiment on the first one, how you popped up certain portions of the images on the second one (great design), any you know I love the blue hair on the third one :-). The rays you captured are breathtaking, all the more so because you didn't notice them until after the photo was taken.

Jackie T said...

Hi Donna your cards are gorgeous. I love the way you have used the images. That photo is stunning. We have snow at the moment. Take care. Hugs Jackie

KarinsArtScrap said...

thanks for letting me konw Donna now it works.
Gr Karin

Beebeebabs said...

Love your cards - cute images and coloring thanks for sharing. Have a fabulous weekend my friend!

Sue said...

Hi Donna, That is an adorable card. I'd not heard of that syndrome.

Hope you have a lovely weekend. Sue

Heather said...

Such fun cards! I really love these color combos, and sweet images! Thanks so much for playing at TSOT!

DIANA L. said...

All your cards are beautiful Donna, your coloring is amazing, Thanks for a ll you did for the hop.
DL.ART
DIANA L.

Diane said...

Gorgeous cards Donna and beautiful coloring and I love your sentiments!! Your designs for the blog hop are beautiful too...you did an amazing job!!
Hugs~Diane {Nellies Nest}

Bernardine Cuttino said...

Wow Donna, your creations are beautiful, and definitely spreading word about TS. Love the composition on these beauties and images. Thank you for visiting my blog.
Hugs
Berni
chasingthedream.

Kari S said...

Adorable cards!

Dee Earnshaw said...

awesome work, Donna - love your creations:)

Deepti Aggarwal said...

Beautiful cards Donna...Live each one of them...Sentiments of the cards are just awedawe..Hugsxx

Becca Yahrling said...

All of your cards are just stunning! I LOVE the pretty colors. Awesome sentiments and just darling characters. I am so jelly that you get Robin's there ... I am in So. Florida and never see them!

Kelsey Thomas said...

I like your cards!

Karenladd said...

Love love love your adorable cards, and those sentiments are just wonderful. My husband teaches a course that includes a segment on prenatal development so I'm familiar with Turner syndrome in an academic sense. Thank you for helping educate the public about this syndrome.

Donna Scholz said...

Donna, I love all three cards, but I think my favorite is the one you submitted for the Try Stampin' on Tuesday challenge! Just everything about the card is gorgeous.... the paper, ribbon, coloring, and die cuts! Thank you so much for sharing with us at TSOT this week!!! -Donna

Michelle Lupton said...

Gorgeous cards, Donna - so happy to be part of this blog hop with you!

Verna Angerhofer said...

These are all so fabulous, fun and fantastic! Perfect cards for little girls. I love how you colored the images and all the pretty dies you used as well. Thanks for sharing.

Jerrie said...

Donna what sweet feminine cards you have made! Love your design and layouts. This week I would love to have any Florida sun you could spare!

Karen Hasheck said...

Wow- thanks for sharing such great cards and for supporting this great cause!

Leslie Miller said...

I was completely unaware of this syndrome until I saw your mention the other day, then I read up on it. Wow. I wonder how many women are NEVER diagnosed? So many complications. Your cards are all very heartwarming and cute, Donna. Also, gorgeous photo with the sun rays. I've never captured them other than in the early morning.

MadeByMeghanK said...

These are beautiful cards! I love the KIDZ fro Bugaboo and you colored her beautifully! Thank you for bringing awareness to this syndrome and support for those afflicted!

Ina G said...

Beautiful cards Donna. Your colouring as so stunning. Gorgeous colourful layouts. Love the sentiments - simply perfect.

Kathy Krug said...

Wonderful designs, Donna. I love the images and your coloring. Thanks for being part of a very worthwhile project.

Terri said...

Your cards are gorgeous! There are a couple of digis being added to my wish list! I also never think to layer multiple dies but it looks amazing, I'll have to see what I can try that with (or add more to the wish list). Hugs x ps the photo of the sun's rays is stunning even if not intended

Conniecrafter said...

Oh my those little cuties are just too sweet, I really love the design of your second card, the way she has her chin resting on her hands is just too cute and I love those flowers too, wonderful sentiment for anyone!
Your giveaway is something else :)
The capture of the sun rays is so pretty, a tree filled with Robins, I bet that was a pretty sight!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Gorgeous cards with gorgeous color combinations!

SHartl said...

Your cards are just the cutest and I am in love with that adorable little girl image. You colored her so awesomely and always rock the die cut frames! Thanks for participating in the hop Donna.

Nancy Soetaert said...

I love your cards for TS with this cute Bugaboo-girl!
TS was new for me. Good idea this bloghop to learn something about it!
Nancy

Cathy Lillie said...

Adorably sweet cards! I love the cute Bugaboo Bella stamps and the beautiful sentiments on the inside. Beautiful coloring on your cards and the inside is as pretty as the outside!

Christi Conley said...

Donna, your cards are amazing! Your coloring is fantastic! Thank you for offering such a generous prize - I've run out of adjectives to describe just how sweet you are! Hugs! Christi

TracyM #6773 said...

WONDERFUL cards Donna!
They are absolutely perfect, inside and out, for this Turner Syndrome Awareness Blog Hop. The images, sentiments, your colouring and designs really were made with care, thoughtfulness and creativity!
Until today I was unaware of this genetic disorder. Given the broad variety of health effects I can understand why diagnosis is often as late as 9 years. I trust that increased awareness will help towards early diagnosis, better medication and management options, AND for community support, as this is not just a "girl thing", it is a family thing, it impacts the whole family, each and every day.
Thank You for supporting this special cause :)

Mia said...

Your cards and really lovely, Donna, and I love that you created them for a good purpose. Kisses, my dear friend.

Andrea Hastilow said...

Wonderful, briht, happy cards to support this shout out. Like all the cards but am adoring the card with those circles, great eye catching design. Fantastic photo with the sunshine, our holly tree attracks so many robins too. Thank you for being part of such a worth while hop.

Beverly S. said...

Pretty cards. I love how the inside is as pretty as the outside! I also love your photo which "accidentally" captured the sun's rays while trying to photo all the robins.

Darlene said...

Your cards are all just BEAUTIFUL Donna! Thanks so much for all your help to Lori in pulling this hop together! Your photo is beautiful even though it didn't capture what you had intended lol ... maybe God was shining a light down upon today's cause instead. Great job! Hugs

Tracey Lynn 'Fred' Miller said...

Wow gorgeous cards, Donna! I really loved using your sentiments.... they are absolutely amazing. You are a gem with such a generous spirit! I commented on Lori's blog that I received a message from my niece late last night. She saw my facebook post and told me she didn't know about Turner Syndrome until a month ago when she began babysitting a sweet tiny little girl. She is either one or two and no more than 20 lbs... small but fierce and she really enjoys looking after her.

Christine said...

Love your bright cheerful cards and that witty sentiment. My very petite and quite adorable niece refers to herself as "fun sized". Thanks for being part of this very important and informative hop!

Lagene said...

Thanks for being part of this TS hop. I have never heard of this syndrome. I love your cards especially the sweet baby with the ribbon card!

cotnob said...

A beautiful collection of cards Donna, pretty images and more lovely colours - they are all fabulous but I especially like the middle one - a super design.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Unknown said...

Your cards are wonderful! The sentiments are amazing.

Patty said...

Both stunning cards and I am blown away by the awesome sentiments inside!!

Wendy said...

Donna, I just LOVE the bright colors & die cuts you used and the images and precious sentiments!! Your use of glue drops and glitter is wonderful!! I've never thought of doing that ~ So Pretty :)

Super Stick Chick said...

Wonderful cards, love the images. Thanks for bring awareness to Turner Syndrome.

*Vicki* said...

Donna, I first want to say that I absolutely ADORE that wonderful sentiment you've paired with this cutie! :) Such a perfect sentiment for her and the blog hop! You've done a gorgeous job with this inside and out and all around and anyone would be so thrilled with this in their hands!! On another note, I think you're such a wonderful person for helping with this cause and all that you do as a person! You are beautiful and special!! BIGGEST HUGS

susjc said...

Your cards are colored so nicely!

Denise Bryant said...

Adorable cards! Love these sweet images!

BrendaLea, the Prpldy said...

Your cards are so beautiful! I love not only the color scheme, but all of the detsil you gave to each card, and that they have a darling little girl on them. Thank you also for having your own personal giveaway, so generous of you.

Loose Stitches said...

Gorgeous creations Donna, love the background and lovely coloring of the adorable images!
Crafty Hugs, Sherry xx
Loose Stitches and Unraveled Threads

Lucy E. said...

Your cards are so pretty and sweet-
perfect for “It’s a Girl Thing” theme of this
hop.

Krafty Kaylin said...

i learned a lot from your post. thanks for sharing. all three cards are lovely. the coloring is great. thanks for joining us at TSOT!

Inkyfingers said...

What a lovely pair of cards Donna and I love that you took the trouble to create on the inside too. Even better that they are for such a good cause.
Thanks for sharing with us at ATSM and I hope you will join us again soon.

Migdalia said...

Your cards are absolutely Precious!!A wonderful cause.
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia
Crafting with Creative M

Jean said...

Such pretty cards! I am leanring so much on this hop!

April said...

What sweet stamps and lovley cards! I also love the picture with the sun rays coming through!

Silke said...

These cards are so adorable. Love your colouring, well done. Thanks for joining us at Colour Crazy Challenge.
Hugs, Silke

stampingvickisvisions said...

Lovely cards!! Love the images and thanks for all the info on TS I've never heard of it before
Glad you joined us at Try Stampin

Christine said...

I enjoyed this beautiful card when visiting to learn about TS. So glad you shared at Jo's Scrap Shack and hope that helps to get the word out about TS. I know all who visit will enjoy seeing your work.
Blessings,
Christine
DT Jo's Scrap Shack

Annettes Hobby Rosettes said...

I love love love these gorgeously created projects. You did an absolutely amazing job. Great work. Thank you for sharing with us over here at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

Annette DT / Admin / Registered Owner for https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/


Patti S said...

They are all beautiful, but card 2 is my favorite!

Sarah Biswabic said...

Your cards are super adorable! I love them!! I love the picture you shared with the sun rays it is so stunning!

D.Ann C said...

That is one awesome picture!! And so are your darling cards! I need that I'm not short sentiment for an aunt who we always tease as she's the shortest in the family. She takes it in good humor. : )

Sue said...
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Sue said...

Hi Donna, Thank you for your offer of help on my blog. Not sure anyone can do anything. The photos are gone, except for a few I have on my PC, or on discs. Will have to trawl through the discs and see what I have.

I have just noticed your bit about putting blogs back to blogger, so will see if I can do that. Well it tells me I already have a blogger profile. That means it was just my photos, that were on Google+, otherwise they had no reason to email me saying I had Google+.

Hopefully that also means my blog will be ok.

Hope you have a good start to the week. Sue

Dana M said...

Oh what sweet and beautiful cards! Gorgeous!

Pat said...

Your cards are so pretty. I love bright colors to cheer others. I have never heard of Turner Syndrome and I am surprised as I worked in special education before retiring. I make hats for our local cancer center for chemo patients, it brings such joy to them to know someone they do not know cares enough to make them a hat

Becky said...

Cute cards. Thanks for sharing and being a part of the blog hop.

Pia S said...

You probably know by now how much I love Bugaboo images myself, and these little ones with Bella are absolutely adorable. So much detail and I love this color combo of blues and greens. Great job!

Mel C said...

Your cards are adorable, love how you used Bella Trio!

Sue D said...

Cute images and great coloring and color choices. Love the sentiments too and thanks for sharing the tree photo.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Unknown said...

Such an adorable little girl and the TS colors make it glow, just like the girls who have TS if you get to know them. Thank you for supporting Lori in this endeavor.

Arianna Barbara said...

Thanks for raising awareness about this Syndrome!!! This is a great hop!!!
Gorgeous cards!!! They're so lovely! Amazing colouring!!! Thanks for this chance to win!

MariLynn said...

Donna, I think all three of your cards are simply adorable. I really like the dimension and layout of your second card.

Macimbalo said...

I forgot to tell you thanks for sharing at ATSM!

Janis said...

Hi, Donna! Your cards are so sweet and pretty. I love the fresh colors you used from the suggested palette....just delightful.

Thank you for participating in this hop and for all you do in the blogging community. I appreciate your helpful info on the upcoming changes to Google+. I was able to double check to make sure my blog was okay. Thank you for the instructions and explanation!!
<3 J

jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

Jane Savage said...

Lovely cards!
Thank you for joining us at The Colour Crazy Challenge! Jane (DT) xxx

Diane Louise J said...

Hello… Thanks for sharing your lovely project with ‘Moving Along with the Times Challenge Blog’; it fits perfectly with our ‘Add a Sentiment’ challenge theme. Hope you can join us for our next challenge.
Diane Louise (DT member) xx

Asmah Zainal Abidin said...

Oh Donna all your three cards are so fabulous I can't lay my eyes off any of them especially the colors are so real! This has been an amazing journey and I see how dedicated you are assisting Lori. Thank you for all your help and may this awareness continue. May God bless TS girls. Big hugs xx

Michele K. Henderson said...

Your cards are very sweet and colorful! I love the image of the little girl with the green ribbon. She is cute and colorful and so cheerful! Thanks so much for being a part of this!
Take Care!
Michele
crimsonowl@comcast.net

Monika Reeck said...

I love all your cards they are colorufull and cherfull
cute Images from Bugaboo
and so nice of you with the Giveaway
thanks for being a part of this Hop
Big hugs from Munich
Monika

Tina Z. said...

stunning cards and colouring, I love the Bugaboo images!

Shoshi said...

Yesterday when I discovered your blog and spotted a reference to this, I decided to Google Turner Syndrome so began my education then! I am sorry to hear that you suffer from this chronic condition. Living with a chronic condition of any kind has its challenges, as I know, suffering from M.E. and, until getting bowel cancer in 2015 and having my colon removed, ulcerative colitis. Over the years I have found acceptance to be my friend, and learning to live within the limits of my abilities, and learning that fighting against it only makes things worse. I have gained so many benefits from my health difficulties, not least making some amazing friends, and finding time for things I really enjoy doing, that I would not be able to do if I was healthy and too busy for them!

Visiting the blog post giving details of Turner Syndrome, I loved seeing the smiling little girls who are all so beautiful! They are all overcomers.

Shoshi

Valerija said...

Fabulous cards. I had never heard of Turner Syndrome before. Wonderful cause.

Surekha Galagoda said...

Dear Donna Your cards are so beautiful at the first look it is like pictures iced on a cake.Thank you for taking part in the Blog Hop to make us aware of Turner Syndrome.Bless you and your family with Gd health and happiness always. Love and Hugs from Sri Lanka.

KimK said...

Your cards are the cutest! Love the inside sentiments, too!

Karen Baldwin said...

Beautiful cards and such fun stamp sets! Thank you, Donna. I have learned a lot about Turner Syndrome in just a few minutes. I have not had any connection with it before. Thank you!

ljcasselman said...

Your cards are vibrant and beautiful! Thanks for participating in this hop!

Rose Mary Garner said...

Oh my goodness...Lovely cards! You are an Angel for doing this hop!

Judie said...

Love the sentiment! Gorgeous creations and thanks for this wonderful initiative and raising awareness!!

Karen said...

Great cards! so much detail, thought and love in each one. This is a wonderful idea to raise public awareness and compassion for Turners syndrome.

Fikreta said...

all cards are super wonderful!

Dee Earnshaw said...

your cards are so pretty - love their gorgeous designs:)