"From October 10th -12th some of the best stampers are joining together to support and encourage our friend and fellow stamper, Katie Renz, who is currently battling inoperable gastric cancer. If you're not familiar with her, Katie’s cancer story started just before Christmas last year. This young, beautiful, healthy, vibrant mother of 3 with her infectious smile was suddenly diagnosed with an inoperable cancer, virtually overnight. A few tummy aches and then stage 4 gastric cancer. Her first post about it is here. The idea of “Swimming for Katie” came from her recent post here.
The exclusive digi image used in my sample, designed by Becky Oehlers, is available as a clear stamp, as well as a digi or a digi and SVG cut file. 100% of the profits go to Katie's fund to help her and her young family.
In addition to the Keep Swimming Octopus, Marianne Walker and True =D Doodle Designs both also donated digis that are for sale.
In addition to the Keep Swimming Octopus, Marianne Walker and True =D Doodle Designs both also donated digis that are for sale.
Direct donations are also being accepted. Information central is HERE. This is a permanent page that will stay active at i {heart} papers with current information and the full 3 day blog hop listing, as well as the donation button.
I hope you will join me in supporting Katie through a purchase or donation. The following is a list of everyone who has projects posted today. I hope you will be inspired by them and moved to purchase or donate.
If you would like to send Katie a card, her mailing address is:
Katie Renz
PO Box 5913
Bellingham, WA 98227-5913
Please also keep Katie and her family in your prayers.... Thank you!
AJ Otto
Beate
Carolyn Mustopa
Dawn Burnworth
Deb Felts
Gretchen Belknap
Heather Jensen
Jen del Muro
Julie Ranae
Kate - i {heart} papers
Kendra Wietstock
Lisa Johnson
Loretta Lock
Lori Tecler
Lynn Mercurio
Marianne Walker
Michele Gross
Stacy aka Twinshappy
Tracy Schultz
Debbie Olson
Cindy Lawrence
Cindy Haffner
Julie Koerber
Christine Okken
Tammy Hershberger
Danielle Kennedy
Barbara Anders
Makiko Jones
Ashley N Newell
Shannan Teubner
Taylor Usry
Jen Tapler
Jenn Balcer
Jenny Chesnick
Jess Larsen
Jessica Knutsen
Jimmi Mayo
Joan Bardee
Joan Ervin
Julia Aston Me!
Julie Day
Julie Ebersole
Paper: white, Dark Chocolate, Lavender Moon, Text Style Happy Spots - PTI
Ink: Ranger Distress Tumbled Glass
Accessories: ScorTape, foam tape, glue dots, Acetate Bullion Fringe - Joann's, vintage button - PTI, wrinkled seam tape - Prairie Bird Boutique Etsy Shop, tiny twinkles - Taylored Expressions, circle and lacey circle Nestabilities, Copics - RV11, RV21, RV32, R20, YR23
20 comments:
awwww....what a super cute card and FABulous event. I'll definitely purchase some of the images:)
Such a cute card - I do like the lace on the octupus!!
Super cute card! I love the skirt!
Thank you so much for helping! Your card is so cute!
Hi Julia,
Your card looks super cute!
Hugs and smiles
Love your card! The coloring is fabulous!
Your little pink octupus is adorable, Julia, and I love how you made he a dress...toooo cute!!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!! HUGS AND PRAYERS HER WAY!!!!!
wyme98@yahoo.com
Beautiful card!
What a beautiful card Julia.
Hugs Riet.xx
Beautiful card!! xo I'll keep Katie and her family in my thoughts.
Jessica Griffin
http://www.canyoupixelthis.com
This is SOOO cute! I love the little skirt on the octopus! Just adorable! Thanks for spreading the word to help Katie!
Love this card!!! Thanks for helping Katie and her family!!!
Love how you dressed up the octopus--too cute!
Too cute Julia. I love how you used the fibers.
LOVE the fringe skirt! Cute card.
Ack! hehe She's wearing a skirt. So cute and great coloring, too! :)
Ack! CUTE!
Julia, I love your card!!!
she's a huluing her way through the waves --how awesome is that? Dancing is good for the soul and why not send some of that love to Katie :) great card.
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