Big Or Small, Save Them All - HYCCT

Today, I'm hosting one of the Hope You Can Cling To challenges over at Splitcoaststampers! Breast cancer effects so many people in so many ways and this is my little way to do something for the cause. There are tons of prizes to be won by participating, and you'll be helping to brighten the day of someone who is affected, so be sure to check out ALL the challenges on the SCS Master Challenge Thread HERE.

Breast cancer isn't picky, it doesn't care what size your ta-tas are--the physical and emotional toll it takes is enormous, regardless. And, although it's rare, it also attacks children. So, when I saw this slogan on a breast cancer awareness site I knew that was what I wanted to do. So, you can "support" them all by playing my challenge, which is to use two sizes of any geometric shape on your project: Circles, rectangles, squares, ovals, you choose, just use two sizes!

And, I need to share a little story about this MFT image called PI - Have Hope that I'm using today. Please go to THIS THREAD ON the MFT Member Company Forum on SCS to see why she's so special.

My little PI was colored with Copic markers and paper pieced, then cut out with an oval die and matted with a larger Oval Dainty Doily Die-namics die cut. I used the matching Faux Crochet Border Die-namics die for the ribbon element and used some black and pink plaid ribbon that I've had forever and never used. I guess I was saving it for just the right occasion.

Here's the inside with another PI and a sentiment from the set. I lightly colored her ribbon heart and her cheeks.

Thanks SO much for stopping by! I hope to see you over on my challenge, where you'll get more inspiration from Tammy, Joanne, Jody, and Jodi. Many thanks to them all for helping me out with their awesome samples!

~Supplies~

Stamps: PI - Have Hope (MFT)

Paper: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice, Perfect Paper Panels; Breast Cancer Awareness paper (MAMBI)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories/tools: Vagabond (Tim Holtz); Oval Dainty Doily, Faux Crochet Border Die-namics dies (MFT); ribbon, Copic markers, Classic Oval Nestabilities die

Hope You Can Cling To - Bosom Buddies

Happy Monday! On this Monday, I'm so honored to be making a sample for my bestie, Tammy Hershberger. Tammy is hosting a challenge today over at Splitcoast Stampers for their month long Breast Cancer Awareness event. You can see all the challenges HERE.

Here's Tammy's challenge in her own words:

"Being the daughter of a breast cancer survivor (Hooray for my Mom, an 18+ year survivor!) she often reminds me (NAGS me!) about getting my mammograms on time! And although I couldn't find any specific program in a Google search, I have always heard about the idea that you should have a good friend who is your reminder'er.... someone who makes sure you get your mammogram done, and you remind her, too! Someone who reminds you to do your monthly checks, and vice versa. So for my challenge today, I just want us to focus on friendship and this dreaded disease that unfortunately strikes way too many! Make a card that incorporates pink and ribbon, with a friendship theme!"

First of all, HOORAY FOR TAMMY'S MOM!!!! What a wonderful milestone for her!! And HOORAY for all of the women (and men) who have beaten this horrible disease! 

And next, here's my card. I chose to work with one of MFT's latest releases, Who's That Girl Chooses Hope. What better way to show that we're all in this together and the role friendship plays in keeping healthy. The sentiment is from an older, but no less meaningful MFT set, Think Pink.

And, on the inside, a little bit humorous sentiment that brings a smile to your face about an otherwise deadly serious subject. This sentiment is from MFT's Twisted Too. 

OK, so I think I've covered all the challenge points: friendship: check, pink: check, and ribbon: check.

So, be sure to hop on over to SCS and join in on the challenge! There's fun and prizes to be had!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Supplies~

Stamps: Who's That Girl Chooses Hope, Think Pink, Twisted Too (MFT)

Paper: Sweet Tooth, Black Licorice; Breast Cancer Awareness paper (MAMBI)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories/tools: Vagabond (Tim Holtz); Open Scallop Doily & Notched Tag Die-namics (MFT); button, baker's twine, seam binding, Copic markers, sewing machine