Monday, February 1, 2021

"It's A Girl Thing" Turner Syndrome Awareness 3rd Annual Blog Hop & Challenge


Hello Blogging Friends!!


 

My daughter, Julie, was diagnosed with Turner Syndrome at 6 weeks of age.  She is 33 years old now and I am amazed at how few people are aware of Turner Syndrome!  I have made it my mission to bring as much awareness of TS to as many people as I can!  I am a board member for the Turner Syndrome Foundation here in NJ and I volunteer on the TSF Awareness Committee!  I am hoping with more awareness we can get the medical field to do some much needed research on how TS affects females through their lifetime.

Here is a picture of Julie and Me at the "Take A Step for TS" back in October 2020.


Julie is the happiest and kindest person I know!  She is my hero!  She never had a bad word to say about anyone.  She has many specialist that she sees, but she loves going to the doctors!  All her doctors love her!  Actually anyone who meets Julie falls in love with her!

I am very fortunate that the Crafting Community is such a generous community and that so many Companies and Card Designers have joined me to spread awareness!!  Please shop at the Sponsors stores and please leave some love on the awesome Card Designers Blogs!!

Twenty~three Caring and Generous Sponsors are helping bring Turner Syndrome Awareness to the Public!  To win one of the Sponsor prizes you have to make a card that is feminine and has an uplifting or encouraging message, write a post on your blog about it including details on how you made the card and the products used.  Your blog post has to link back to the original My Turner Syndrome Journey Blog here:  https://myturnersyndromejourney.blogspot.com/   

The winners will be announced on that same blog on Saturday, March 13th, 2021.


My TS related project is inspired by the TSA official Mood Board created by Jan Mahew:


Here is my first card:


Ingredients:

Jan's Digi's TSF Fairy digital stamp

Pink card stock

Lemoncraft Green Patterned paper

Neenah Solar White paper

Unity Stamp Company Camille sentiment stamp

Black ink

Pink sequins

Pink paper heart

glitter on wings


For this A2 card I started by making the card base with Pink card stock.  I took a piece of Lemoncraft Green Patterned paper and added that to the card base.  I took a piece of Neenah Solar White paper and printed the Jan's Digi's TSF Fairy Stamp, the colored version, onto the paper.  I cut that down and added it to the card.  I took some Pink sequins and added them to the card. I took Black ink and stamped the sentiment from the Unity Stamp Company Camille stamp set onto the Green paper. I took the Pink Heart that I had in my stash and added that over the sentiment onto the card.  I put some glitter on the wings and I added some Pink sequins to the card.


* I am entering this card into Jan's Digi Stamp February Challenge 


Here is my second card for today:



Ingredients:

Stamping Bella Tiny Townie Brianna Butterfly 'cut it out'
Waffle Flowers Lacy Layers die
White card stock
Neenah Solar White paper
Black ink
Copic markers 
Blue paper
Blue Striped paper
Sentiment stamp

For this A2 card I started by making the base of the card with White card stock.  I took the Blue paper and the Waffle Flowers Lacy Layers die and cut that out and attached it to the card.  I took a piece of Neenah Solar White paper, Black ink and the Stampingbella Tiny Townie Brianna Butterfly Girl stamp onto the paper and colored it in with Copic markers.  I took the Stampingbella Tiny Townie Brianna Butterfly "cut it out" and cut her out.  I took a piece of Blue stripped paper and the Lawn Fawn Stitched Oval die and cut that out and added that to the card.  I then took the butterfly girl and glued her onto the oval.  I took the sentiment stamp and Black ink and stamped the sentiment onto the bottom of the card.


Here is the prize I am offering:




**To be eligible to win this prize, along with the prizes the other Card Designers are offering, you have to leave a comment on each of the 12 Blog Posts.**  

Each Card Designer will pick a winner from the comments on their post.


My second giveaway is to a random donor and it is a $50 Gift Certificate to any Scrapbooking Store.

To become eligible for this prize you can make a donation (Any Amount) to the Turner Syndrome Foundation with the link below, I will enter a ticket for every dollar amount you donate.


Click Here


I will be posting a card everyday in February to help bring Awareness of Turner Syndrome to more people!  All my cards will be up for sale on my  Cards for Charity Facebook page for  $3 each with 100% of the money going to the Turner Syndrome Foundation.  


I do hope you will play along with us by creating a card for the Challenge part of the Blog Hop.  You can link it up here!


Please be sure to leave some love for all the wonderful Card Designers!  

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Lori

59 comments:

  1. I am very grateful that I get to be a part of this lovely cause for the 3rd year, Lori. I have read more and learnt more than what I knew when I was a part of it in 2019. I love how hard you work for bringing awareness about this condition and may more of us be aware and spread kindness to make it better for the girls, who face struggle of a different kind, on a daily basis. More power to you and your team at https://turnersyndromefoundation.org/ and love to Julie <3

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  2. Thank you again Lori, you've enlightened so many by sharing your story and all the information about TS. Your card is just gorgeous, hugs to you and Julie, Lori m

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  3. Adorably cute cute cards Lori and a wonderfully written post! Of course I first learned of Turners Syndrome from you and was shocked to hear it occurs in one in 2000 births. I am honored to be a part of the hop to educate on this!! Tell Julie HI!!

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  4. Beautiful cards. I pray that you'll continue to get the word out about TS and that more people will understand the importance of raising awareness and funds. [Bunny]

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  5. Your cards are beautiful as always !! I'm honored to be a part of this wonderful Blog Hop again to spread awareness of Turner Syndrome..

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  6. Lori, i am so excited for this Turner Syndrome blog hop and card challenge! Love your cards, they are wonderful!

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  7. Your cards are awesome Lori! I'm so honored to be a part of your mission to bring awareness to this disease. Love the photo of you & Julie ... two cuties!! LOL God Love Ya!

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  8. Both your cards are beautiful Lori. It is an honor to be part of the TS hop and to help share awareness of TS. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.

    DL.ART
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  9. Both cards are wonderful. The first image is adorable, it really grabbed my attention.

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  10. Such cute cards, Lori! The Jan's digi couldn't be sweeter and is a perfect example of your inspiration board. Your blue butterfly girl could not be more beautiful. I love that image, and have never seen it before. It's a pleasure being your teammate in spreading the news during the annual Turner Syndrome Awareness Hop! thank you for allowing me to journey with you each year. hugs, de

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  11. Your cards are both so well designed and beautiful. I love the gorgeous coloring too.

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  12. I love this hop! Your cards are beautiful! I am so glad you are bringing awareness to this condition! I LOVE your sentiment on your card! Thank you for doing this!!!

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  13. Our cards are gorgeous! Beautifully done! I love this photo of you and Julie! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I’m honored to be a part of your hop!

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  14. Although I had been aware of Turner's Syndrome in the past, I have learned more through this annual hop. The love just shines out from Julie's eyes, and I can't wait to make a card or two.

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  15. Thanks for raising awareness about this great cause, new to me! Your daughter is just brave! Such a wonderful and supportive group of ladies with so many beautiful inspirations. Would love to make a card for this cause.
    Your cards are just beautiful with such a pretty image, I love both!

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  16. I am in love with your cards! They are beautiful. As is Julie and I am proud to be part of this blog hop to help bring awareness of Turner Syndrome to as many people as I can. Thanks for asking me to be part of the journey.

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  17. Love, love, love the pretty color combos you used on both adorable cards. And the sentiment on the first card is really awesome!

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  18. Lori, your cards are beautiful! I especially love the sentiment on the first one. I'm so glad you are doing this again this year.

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  19. I'm so glad to see this hop back again this year. Seeing Julie's smile is especially wonderful during this very tough year. I love your adorable card so much.

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  20. So glad you shared a picture! Your cards are beautiful and the messages are perfect!

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  21. Beautiful daughter, beautiful cards! Thanks for the information, I really had no idea. I hope to be able to spread the word and play along over the weekend! Be well!

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  22. I've learned so much about TS from your blog! I love seeing Julie and meeting her here through your hop, and have enjoyed the hop the last two years also! I hope to get a card made for your challenge!
    Pretty cards with lovely coloring! Very sweet images!

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  23. Dear Lori
    What beautiful cards and what a well explained post.I learned of TS from you in 2019. My prayers are with your daughter. I loved your second card a little more as my favourite color is Blue. Best wishes to you and your daughter. Stay safe and blessed

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  24. Awesome Cards Lori! You are an inspiration... Thank you for stopping by Jan's Digi Blog Challenge and sharing a part of your day with us. Good Luck and stay safe and happy crafting! So glad to be a part of your hop as well.
    Hugs,
    Jan
    (Owner & Illustrator of Jan's Digi Stamp Shop)

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  25. I really appreciate you spreading awareness about this condition year after year. Great sentiment on the first card

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  26. Both the cards are so pretty, love the colors. The sentiment in the first card is so beautiful.
    I appreciate that you create awareness through this hop year after year.

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  27. Thanks for all your hard work on this hop, Lori. I know it is on your mind year-round. The sentiment on that first card is really awesome!

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  28. Lori, Thank you for all your hard work bring this condition to the attention of so many. Giving a group of like minded individuals together for the opportunity of doing good for fellow WOmankind. You are an inspiration! Stay safe and take care!
    Hugs,
    Jan
    (Owner & Illustrator of Jan's Digi Stamp Shop)

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  29. Lovely card and lovely photo. Please give my love to Julie
    Thank you for the blog hop and challenge.

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  30. Beautiful cards. This is wonderful to bring attention to Turners Syndrome. This is something I really knew nothing about until I've been reading your story.

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  31. It is so important to let people know about this syndrome. Great job you'r doing and beautiful cards!!

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  32. Both of your cards are beautiful, Lori. And so are you and your daughter. The fairy girls are so sweet. This is such a worthwhile cause and I'm glad you're creating awareness as many people don't know about Turner Syndrome. I only learned through the blog hop last year. I plan to make a card for the challenge - thanks for the inspiration!

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  33. Along with everything else this month, Lori, I really want to thank you for joining in our challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps. Beautiful paper choices and perfect matches tot he colors in the image!

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  34. Lori, I love this sweet little fairy and the Beautiful sentiment on your card! I have learned that Turner syndrome occurs one in 2,000 female births. And females with Turner syndrome are miracles! Thank you for your inspiring story and sharing your journey and creativity!!

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  35. Lori,
    Thank you for helping all of us become more aware of Turner Syndrome. It is such an important cause and you are a wonderful ambassador. Keep up the good work! kReN@afourthlife

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  36. Lori, I love both your cards. The first one is so feminine in the colors. You did a marvelous job of coloring the image. The sentiment is what we should promote to all of us. The second card is fun and the sentiment is meaningful.

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  37. Good job with your cards! This is such an inspiring blog hop!

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  38. What pretty cards! This is such an inspiring hop. Thank you for sharing.

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  39. Beautiful Cards Lori... I love both the cards... I came to know a lot about TS through your first blog hop in year 2019. This is such an inspiring hop. Hugsxx Deepti

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  40. Your cards are beautiful and the sentiments are just what every woman needs to hear! I learned about TS when one of my friends had a daughter born with the syndrome. Thank you for helping to educate people about it.

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  41. What beautiful cards. Have heard of TS but have never read much on it before. Thank you so much for sharing this information that I can understand. Blessings!

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  42. Your cards are just beautiful. Thank you for sharing all this info on TS. I’ve heard of this, but never read as in-depth before. Blessings!

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  43. Gorgeous cards!
    Im glad I learn things about Turner syndrome.
    This is great blog hop for great cause!

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  44. Such sweet cards, thanks for all the inspiration. I had no idea about Turner Syndrome. Amazing that one little Chromosome can have such an effect.

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  45. So glad to see that you are well and are spreading information about TS once again. Your fairy cards are beautiful and the sentiments are absolutely fabulous. I am an elementary teacher of 33 years and first heard about TS during a previous awareness hop. May God bless you and each of these miracle girls!

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  46. Both cards are beautiful - the coloring on the first one is just stunning, I just wanted to reach out and touch it looked so real. What a great cause this hope if for.

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  47. So glad to meet you through TSF! And I'm so excited about this blog hop and card challenge. As a woman with TS, I am so happy to see that Julie has such a supportive mom, and I appreciate your advocacy.

    Everyone, look for my post on the TSF blog (https://turnersyndromefoundation.org/blog-latest-articles/) on February 24th!

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  48. Gorgeous cards Lori. The sentiment on the first card is just perfect. Confidence, charisma and character sums up Julie perfectly!! She is a lucky girl to have you as her Mom! Love how you are spreading awareness of these miracle girls once again!

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  49. Wonderful cards. I love them both, but the first one is my favourite. Such a sweet image and lovely soft colours. Thanks for sharing.
    Valerija xx

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  50. Lori, you did such a fabulous job on both cards, my favorite is the first one absolutely beautiful colors.

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  51. Beautiful Mood Board, Lori, and wonderful cards. I am so glad to be able to hop along in this awesome event! I made some cards, also, but right now I am hopping to see what all the guests have created.
    Thank you for all the work you put into this important hop. You are amazing!! Sending hugs to you and Julie!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  52. Awesome story and wonderful to be joining in again this year with this important cause. Love your cards. Hugz

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  53. I had never heard of this syndrome before. Your cards are beautiful. Thank you for educating me and inspiring me.

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  54. Love your cards.. never before this hop did I know about this syndrome. the whole intent of spreading awareness through art is a noble cause. Thank for for sharing this with us.. I would definitely love to create a card and spread awareness in my own way..

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  55. Lori, I have learned so much from your blog post. Julie is such a precious treasure! Both of your cards are super gorgeous. I especially love the first one with the cute image by Jan's digis.
    Darcy Schroeder

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  56. Thank you for all you are doing to raise awareness of Turner Syndrome. I have loved seeing all the butterflies this month for our miracle butterflies.

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  57. Stunning cards and I respect all your efforts to raise awareness.
    Crafty hugs xx

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  58. The gallery is filled with such gorgeous, inspiring and uplifting cards. This community of crafters is indeed very special! Thank you for giving me a chance again, to do something worthy with my hobby, Lori ❤

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