Autism has not affected my family directly, but I do have a special needs child. I know first hand how challenging and yet rewarding parenting a child with unique needs can be. While I can't directly relate, I can certainly sympathize on some level.
I thought I would share a little about the thought process behind my card. The theme is Light It Up Blue and we were asked to make a blue card, but I wasn't sure how I was going to present the blue. I started thinking about lighting. I thought about rays, stars, spotlights, blue buildings ... None of it was clicking for me. Then, I came across a card and video using the bokeh technique. I had been wanting to try the technique for a while. Yay! I had a start.
Tons of fantastic sponsors have shown their support for Autism Awareness and offered up prizes for this hop. 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. You can see the complete list here: http://lk2thestarz.blogspot.com/…/the-light-it-up-blue-for-….
95 comments :
Fabulous!
Gorgeous card! Your bokeh is amazing!
oh this is so pretty , lovely creative technique
Love your bokeh technique! Great sentiment too!
LOVE your card, Miss Lady!! Thanks soooooo much for participating in this AWESOME hop!! You ROCK!!
A fabulous card and a great blog hop!
Kath
A beautiful card!
Your card is "perfect"
Very pretty card, love it!
Gorgeous card!! LOVE the background!!
Brilliant sentiment - just perfect. Hope the hop is a huge success. It is for such a good cause. Happy Autism Awareness Day. Ann xxx
Your blue background is amazing! Thanks for sharing this card with us!
Absolutely gorgeous! Love the bokeh!
Beautiful card! LOVE Bokeh!
How gorgeous
Love Bokeh and how you did your sentiment. Love the black strip as it seems to complete your card!!
Your card is just perfect. Great sentiment! Tfs Lizzy
Your blue bokeh and sentiment: perfect x awesome! Fabulous card!
~c
Beautiful card....beautiful sentiment!
The background looks amazing! What a wonderful card!
Great job I really love this card. Thank you so much for being part of this blog hop for such a great cause!!Happy Stamping/Keep Moving Forward!!
Jessica Lynn
http://jessicalynnoriginalstamps.blogspot.com/
Love your card! The background came out beautifully!!
Love this card! The sentiment is absolutely perfect for this blog hop.
Beautiful card!!
Fantastic job on the BLUE bokeh!!
Stunning card, going to look up that technique!!
Thanks for the inspiration; your card is beautiful
I'm normally not a fan of Bokeh, but yours is FAB!!
wow gorgeous!
A beautiful card and a beautiful person! I love the sentiment so much. Thank you so much for joining the LIUB Blog Hop!
Great background! Very pretty card!
Love this!! Wonderful card!
Beautiful card, love that background.
I think this card is perfect in every way!! LOVE the background, and the big sentiment!
Hugs,
Nina-Marie :)
Beautiful card!
Love this card!! Very eye catching!
Beautiful blue baclground. I love the card.
kisses;)
Very pretty card! Great colors and design!
Beautiful Blue on this card! nice
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.
Fabulous!!
Great card hun.
Hugs,
Karen.xx
So beautifully done - that Bokeh background has such glorious and beautiful tones of blue in it!! It is gorgeous and the message of your card is so awesome!!! Love it!! Thanks so much for participating and supporting this hop!! I hope you have a REALLY GREAT day!!!
Oh I love your Bokah background, this is so fabulous
Great sentiment! LOVE that background ♥
A perfect card!
Beautiful Annette! Fabulous background!
Fabulous card. Stunning background. xx
Love that blue background, Annette.
Fabulous CAS design! Love that striking background!
What a gorgeous bokeh background!! You really lit it up!! I tried and failed miserably but this card has inspired me to try again. Lovely sentiment!
What a perfect card for the hop today! Fabulously made.
Beautiful Bokeh!
perfectly done~beautiful!!!
Perfect card....It's beautiful, Annette!
Beautiful! Happy World Autism Day!
Great card! Thanks for participating!
It's truly lovely. I have two children with autism. Thank you for supporting this cause.
Beautiful. I have been wanting to try this technique.
Awesome card. I love the sentiment. It is perfect. This is a wonderful technique. Thanks for being a part of the hop.
Well, you pulled it off brilliantly is all I can say! facebook.com/wavingmywand
Your bokeh looks fabulous, Annette! LOVE the tones of blue you used and your perfectly placed bling! HUGS! :) Mynn xx
Absolutely gorgeous! That background is simply sumptuous and I love the sentiment. Thank you so much for taking part in this hop that is just making my heart sing :)
Such a great idea to combine the blue with bokeh! Fabulous card :)
Fabulous BOKEH card you made Annette I adore the black big bold sentiment and that black white 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)
Love the dreamy blue look, fits so well with this hop.
beautiful!
What a great bokeh background!
Love your card. The sentiment is excellent. Thank you for your support for Autism Awareness month.
Gorgeous dreamy background!
I love hearing your though process and the technique turned out amazingly well! LOVE
Your Bokeh technique came out great ! And you combined it with the perfect sentiment !
Great card for a heart-warming blog hop !
Great card and technique
The thought process behind this card is definitely perfect. ;) Love that inky background.
perfect card for the hop... love it!
Beautiful use of the bokeh technique! Perfect sentiment, too.
Beautiful card and thanks for sharing your process.
Awesome card! Loving this hop! My baby boy (14-year-old, Jake) has Autism, so this is close to my heart!
That's definitely an encouraging card! Lovely!
Annette, this is beautiful!
This is just so pretty! ♥ Sue Kment
YOUR CARD IS ENCOURAGING, you achieved that hands down. Love the stars and enamel dots on the pretty blue background. You have made an awesome card:)
I saw you at the Light It Up for Autism Awareness hop and came over to take a closer look.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful card. Thanks for sharing and for helping to raise Autism Awareness.
Crafty hugs,
Dawn
DesignsbyDragonfly {blogspot}
Such a super sweet card. Love the blue and how you did the sentiment.
Such a softly beautiful card!!
Thanks so much for participating in this important hop!!!
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Annette, this is so cool! Love the sentiment.
Gorgeous card! I have just bought that same stamp set, so it's nice to see it being used!
Such a pretty background technique and love the sentiment!
Gorgeous card - love that bokeh effect!
Yep, Annette, your card IS totally perfect for this Hop!
Absolutely beautiful card!
Your card is so pretty!
I need to try that bokeh technique!
What a fabulous card. So glad to participate in such a fun and talented way to raise awareness. Love that background.
gorgeous, gorgeous card! Love the background!
this is beautiful! You did a great job! I'm sure that sentiment will make Veronica and Tenia's hearts sing.
Very pretty bokeh effect.
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