Autism isn't something that personally strikes home, however, I'm here because my friend and TMS design team member Jessi Fogan has two Autistic children. They sound like amazing boys! And I want to show my support for her as an amazing mother, talented crafter and sweet friend.
I am trying so hard to put my words together to share how I feel when I hear of others having the audacity to be so cruel to those who are autistic. They are people... just people who have to figure out their life just as everyone.
We have so many fantastic sponsors that have shown their support for Autism Awareness and you can see the complete list here: Light it Up for Autism main blog post. 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. Now here is the card I created for today's hop!
I created my card using two cut files I found on the Silhouette Online store. The card base is one whole piece with the sentiment and then I cut a puzzle background out twice in two shades of blue and then glued to the inside of the card front. Then I added a few punched out flowers and finished it off with some pearls. It's a very simple card but I'm pleased with it.
Thank you for stopping by today. Have fun hopping!
69 Encouraging Thoughts:
Love this!!!
Gorgeous card! Love the puzzle pieces - perfect!
A fabulous card, love the puzzle and a great blog hop!
Kath x
love the puzzle, fab card !
Love this, what a great idea to make a puzzle piece background like that!
This card ROCKS, Miss Lady!! Thanks so much for participating in this AWESOME hop!! You ROCK and I love you!!
This puzzle card is just perfect! Love it!
LOVE the puzzle piece background! Great card!
Awesome card!
I really love this puzzle card!! :)
Perfect to use the puzzle background....and a wonderful cause!
Fantastic die cut! Love that puzzle!
Oh my goodness...this is really lovely! I have a puzzle die but it didn't even occur to me to pull it out until I saw your fabulous creation. Wonderful! Hugs D
Neat! Love the layers!! Perf for the hop!
Such a great background! Very cute!
Pretty card <3
Your puzzle pieces card: fabulous x awesome! WOW!
~c
The puzzle background is perfect!
Such a sweet card!
Wonderful card and so kind of you to support your friend.
This is so pretty and the puzzle is perfect theme.
What fun blue colors you have used together and I love your genuine caring about your friends and others who face the struggles of Autism! Really great card!! Thanks so much for participating and supporting this hop!! I hope you have a REALLY GREAT day!!!
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.
Beautiful card!!
Fabulous card!! Love the two tone puzzle background!!
Oh this is so fabulous, love the puzzle piece background. I hear you, we all need to be more tolerant and kind to eachother. when we take the time to understand, we grow. LIUB!
Oh this is fantastic! Perfect for this hop!! Thank you for joining ♥♥
Very nice.
love this design!!!! Perfect!!!
Beautiful card for a great cause.
Great interlocking puzzle background! Love.
Love your puzzle background. The blues shine!
Enjoyed your contribution!
Love it! Happy World Autism Awareness Day!
Melissa, I love your beautiful puzzle background and the large sentiment diecut is perfect! Thank you for joining the LIUB Blog Hop!
I need to grab that cut file. I saw it and thought about it... I have two children with autism. Thank you for supporting this cause.
Great card! Thanks for participating!
GREAT card! Love the puzzle pieces.
Such a pretty card. Thanks for taking part in the hop.
This card is amazing! I LOVE the different color blue puzzle pieces--genius design! HUGS! :) Mynn xx
The card is so striking! Gorgeous card. xx
Beautiful card!rd! Love the puzzle pieces background
Kisses;)
I see many puzzle pieces card today on the blog hop
and yours is wonderfull all in blue
lovely bold sentiment too
AWESOME MADE
hugs,
Monika
(I love and proud to join this hop and hope you like to hop back to my card it is #155)
Wonderful card Melissa! love the puzzle background! What a wonderful cause to hop for!
Such a clever way to create that fabulous jigsaw design in blues! Perfect for the hop :)
Love the design and die cut sentiment. Nice work! facebook.com/wavingmywand
well I was going to say "great CAS" but it's beyond simple, it's very pretty & I love the blue you matched up!
Great card
What a perfect card. I love how you put it all together!
Such a great design! Love how you incorporated the puzzle pieces into the background.
Awesome card! Loving this hop! My baby boy (14-year-old, Jake) has Autism, so this is close to my heart!
Perfect cut file for this blog hop!!! ♥ Sue Kment
Beautiful card, with that great (blue !!) puzzle background !
Beautiful card!
Great card and I like the puzzle background.
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}
Love how you added the flowers along with the puzzle background. Wonderful card!!!
Thanks so much for participating in this important hop!
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Your card is perfect for shining a light on Autism. Love the blue shade:)
A fun and creative card design! Love the layered die cuts!
Fun card! I love those puzzle pieces on cards!
sooooo I'm crying again :) Thank you so much Melissa, so much. And your card is perfection.
Wonderful thank you, Melissa!
Your lovely card is very appropriate for this hop!
Your card looks so cool! Love it!
Wow I love this! Thanks so much for sharing!
What a fabulous card. So glad to participate in such a fun and talented way to raise awareness.
What a sweet card and how wonderful of you to support your friend and fellow DT member. God bless!
The puzzle background is so symbolic for this challenge! Love your card!
This is fabulous! I love the puzzle pieces! Thanks for taking the time to spread Autism Awareness!
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