Monday, October 8, 2012

HONORING ALL WOMEN!

The Magnolia-licious DT has moved our monthly BLOG HOP to Monday, October 8 in order to honor all women with our THINK PINK CELEBRATION! Our assignement (and, YOURS, too!!) is to create something pink which includes a treat! We all know women who have gone or are going through the ordeal of fighting breast cancer!! They are our heroes, so this treat is for THEM! We also want to promote the idea that ALL women need to be aware of this disease and do all they can to take care of themselves!  If you're on the HOP and have come from the UBER talented Suzanne Dean's blog-SCRAP BITZ, you are in the right place and welcome!
 My (original!) plan was to create this little backpack in pink.  I made it, but then there really isn't a place to put the full sized Tilda I wanted to use. Though it is a really cute way to give a gift card!  So I printed out my TOTE pattern (again!) and made it in Kraft cardstock with pink!  I've used CELEBRATION TILDA from the SWEET CRAZY LOVE COLLECTION. She is not in stock now, BUT Diana got some stamps from the PINK COLLECTION in stock for this event!  A prtion of the proceeds from the sale of these stamps is donated to the Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research.
 Can you see my 'pink treats' peeking out of the top?
 A close up of my PINK Tilda!  She is colored in E000, E11, R30, Hair E50, Y21, Y32 and E33. Clothes are R81, 83 and 85.  A touch of stickles to finish off her outfit and she is ready to conquer!
Here are the pink treats I made-butter cookies frosted and sprinkled with pink to complete the message!
Here's some information about the purpose/reason for Breast Cancer Awareness in October!
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) is an annual international health campaign organized by major companies every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. The campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer. The Pink Ribbon symbol was used in 1993 by Evelyn Lauder as the symbol of The Breast Cancer Research Fund she founded and is used to symbolize the fight against the disease. We also honor those that have fought the battle and who are currently fighting the battle while raising awareness to ALL women to be aware of the symptoms and to be proactive against the disease. Want to find out more? The National Breast Cancer Foundation HERE for those in the US and globally at the PinkRibbon.org site HERE!
  • In 2011 Nearly 1.5 million women across the world were told they had breast cancer
  • One-third of breast cancer deaths can be decreased with early detection and treatment
  • In the US 1 out of 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer over their lifetime, an estimated 527 women are diagnosed in the US with breast cancer each day
Thanks so much for joining on our special hop/event today!! We hope you'll enter your creation over at our BLOG!  For now PLEASE head over to GRAMMA'S HOUSE OF CARDS, Sharon's wonderful BLOG for some fabby inspiration!
Thanks for dropping by!! Hugs, Cheryl

30 comments:

Only By His Grace said...

Two gorgeous creations Cheryl. I love the big pink ribbon cookie.
hugs Maz

Tracy Valure said...

Oh yummy...cookies look so good. Love the purse like bag idea to carry your goodies.

Tracy V

Riet said...

This is so beautiful.

Hugs Riet.xx

Sharon said...

Absolutely stunning Cheryl. Love all your goodies and that cookie looks delish! All done for a fab cause! hugs Sharon x

Maria Therese said...

So pretty ♥♥

Rina said...

Just awesome and I LOVE the cookie shape, how great is that!?

Rina

Janiel/ janny said...

Cheryl this is an adorable set!!! Love the ribbon cookies also. I think they would taste good with my coffee this morning. I wish you would bring over some cookies and I would get you a cup of coffee and we could chat for a bit.
big hugs dear and have a great week...

Sharon Caudle said...

Cheryl, LOVE this set!!! The backpack is awesome and love that tote bag of cookies!! A FABULOUS post full of both information and inspiration this morning! Fantastic!!!!
hugs, Sharon

Suzan L said...

Hi Cheryl, I love the tote bags that you make, especially this one in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The pink daisy DP that you used is so darling along with the glitz that you have added to Tilda!
Hugs,
Suzan

Anonymous said...

Oh I love these gorgeous projects you created! Sweet backpack and I love the design and papers you used on your totebag. Love this and your beautiful coloring. Cookies looks so yummy! hugs, Angela

Karen said...

WOW!!! Awesome projects, beautifully done. That cookie looks pretty delicious....

Karen

Anonymous said...

Hi Cheryl! I really need to get the template for that tote bag ... it's really awesome! and your backpack is adorable. of course your cookies look soooooo yummy! Awesome job with this challenge. hugz, Mary

Suzanne J Dean said...

Oh how I love that lil backpack, its soooo cute and such a cute gift! Love that pretty in pink Tilda bag...fabulous as always!

hugz,
Suzanne

Anonymous said...

Wonderful little bag and perfect for the theme a great way to raise awareness
hugs Julie P

Christy Designs said...

WOW.... your tote bag so beautiful with Tilda. Your ribbon cookies looks so yummy !

alethea said...

Oh your little Tote with the cookies is gorgeous!!! Love the backpack too!! HUgsxx

Cathy Lee said...

So sweet of you gals to do something so special for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Your bag is awesome, Cheryl. And that cookie looks so scruptious as does Tilda.
Hugz,
Cathy Lee

Carolyn said...

Thanks for your support to Breast Cancer Awareness month. 1993 was the year that the pink ribbon was created, and also the year I lost my mom to this horrible disease. Your projects are beautiful and the cookie looks delicious. Hopefully with all this kind of support and fundraising there will soon be a cure.
Hugs xx
Carolyn

Norma said...

Cheryl, love your pink tote bag full of those yummy ribbon cookies. Beautiful DP's decorating it. Your colouring is always awesome--this Tilda is one of my faves. Love the backback--It's on my to do list since the first time I saw it. Luv gingham.
Hugs,
Norma

cabio's craft corner said...

How fun you use the ribbon shape for this cookie Cheryl. Love the beautiful bag and the mini bag pack. Have do one for a while and now you make me tickle. Great work!!!
Hugs,
Cabio

Patti Jo said...

So ambitious Cheryl!!! Cookies look wonderful and purse is adorable with your cute little backpack too!!! Terrific job! Sweet, sweet sweet!!!

Louise (Mamilou) (Ontario) said...

Pretty awesome projects. And that cookie looks yummy (just about now LOL)

Mary said...

These are gorgeous!! Love the tote..very cute!!

Lisa Kind said...

This is so cute! I love the tote in those fabulous colors! And the cookies look so tasty! Yum!!

diane zechman said...

AWESOME pink tote, Cheryl!!

Joyce M said...

Love the bag/tote. super cute!

Unknown said...

Two stunning creation, I love the elegance of these works.
Francy

Nicki said...

2 beautiful projects, gorgeous stamps and I love the touch of sparkle.

Nicki, x

Daimar Sanchez said...

a great and beautiful work ...

Unknown said...

gorgeous sweet treats.
Chris x

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