Friday, October 12, 2012

Breast Cancer Awareness Month


When my mom was in the fight for her life battling breast cancer we were determined to keep a positive outlook and sense of humor. While not always easy to do, that's what helped get us through it together. Blessedly, she is now a 17 year survivor. I've noticed when you're going through tough times some people don't know what to say. Me, I usually go for the joke or say something to make them smile to break the ice and let everything seem normal for just a little while. I think these cards do just that. They don't shy away from the topic and will hopefully make you smile.



These two are done in pinks for breast cancer.
The card on the left I've entered into 2nd Annual Link Up for Pink!
The card on the right I've entered into Made Especially For You Sketch Challenge



These 2 I've done in different colors, suitable for anyone battling any type of cancer. I'm planning to send all of these  along with some other cards to a group called Card Care Connection. My friend Jennifer posted about this group and I'm so glad to have found them. They collect handmade cards to give to cancer patients.

What I've used to make these cards:
Cutting files from Scraptastical Kreations
Peachy Keen Stamps
Trendy Twine
Really Reasonable Ribbon
Paper- Recollections, The Paper Studio, DCWV, Colorbok and various scraps from my stash
The Paper Studio bling
HotPaws writing tool
Perfect Pearls Pens
Various inks and chalks
and my Cameo

Stop by over at Scraptastical Kreations and leave a comment about the cards and you'll be entered to win a file of your choice! Thanks for stopping by!

~there's always a story
Nancy :)

15 comments:

  1. omg these are too darn cute...great job on them


    cathie

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  2. these are so darlin, luvin the sweet pink boxing gloves...found you through the Link Up For Pink post...hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    enjoy *~*

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  3. Nancy - these are FABULOUS cards!! I love each and every one of them! They all turned out perfect!! Hugs!! <3 ya!

    Kristy

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  4. Oh yeah, I forgot -- thanks for playing along with us over at MEFY! ; )

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  5. These are all very cute! Great job!
    Colleen

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  6. Love your Fight Like a Girl Card! ♥

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  7. Nancy: All of these cards are cute from the designs to the comments. I don't think I could pick one favorite. I like the boxing gloves, I like the "cancer blows" with the cute whale, and oh my, "I'm too sexy for my hair"...I love it!!

    Great job!! We're new followers & we look forward to seeing more in the future!

    ~Beth & Emily
    Motherandaughterdesigns.blogspot.com
    Mddesigns_11@yahoo.com

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  8. Beautiful job on your cards.
    http://lorisartsyobsession.blogspot.com/

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  9. Love your little boxer girl!
    Cute card :)
    Thanks for joining us at Link Up For Pink!!!

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  10. These are all super sweet! So glad that you shared this at MEFY!

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Thanks for taking the time to comment, reading them makes me smile!! :D