August 30, 2011

Inspired by...A GREAT cause!

I wanted to take a day to let you know about a great cause- my sweet friend, Kristina Proffitt's daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in March of this year and Caylin's Cure is Kristina's fundraiser to do her part in finding a cure! 
Caylins cure logo
Kristina is hosting an auction on her blog HERE for 2 simply BEAUTIFUL and TOUCHING pieces of artwork by the talented Lori of Fresh Picked Whimsy.  
Caylins cure print
And today I have a card to share with you, inspired by Lori's print:
Betsy Bluebell, Penny Black 30-053, was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink onto Copic X-Press It cardstock and was colored with Copic Markers.  The background was distressed with Broken China, Old Paper, and Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink.  The leaves were die cut with a Sizzix die using Tiara White cardstock.  They were then colored using Peeled Paint Distress Stain.  Before adhering to the card, I added Walnut Stain Distress Ink to the edge of the leaves using the ink blending tool and foam applicator pad.
Now, be sure to head on over to Kristina's blog (CLICK HERE) to find out more info about her great auction and to see how you can help.  I'll be here tomorrow with our next featured artist- her cards are coming to us all the way from Croatia!
Oh, and don't forget to stop by the Mementos blog today:

11 comments :

Lin said...

I love your inspiration today, Jill - and your interpretation of it is so sweet!

sheila said...

Hi Jill,
Wonderful cause to support...my daughter who is leaving for college today has Type 1 diabetes....I hope your friends child is doing well. Your interpretation of the print is awesome!

CinBoopRella's Place said...

Awesome cause! I am a diabetic breast cancer survivor, and I know the importance of taking care of yourself! God Bless Caylin, and you! thanks for sharing this inspiration and your card totally rocks too!

Elizabeth Allan said...

Great cause! Special thoughts and wishes to Caylin! Jill your card interpretation is filled with sweetness...

Kelley said...

Beautiful inspiration piece and your card is too. Love both of them.

kristina proffitt said...

Thank you so much, sweet Jill! LOVE your card! Thank you for spreading the word and thanks to all of your sweet words for their kindness and good thoughts for Caylin! BIG hugs!

Kimberli Sarsfield said...

What a great cause to support and bring attention to! I love the die cute and inked leaves on this card, just beautiful!

Kathy said...

Awesome post Jill!!!!!!!! Love your card too :)
Hugs, kathy

alexandra s.m. said...

Fantastic Card and cause!
Bravo Jill!!

Lori McDonough said...

Jill, thank you for reblogging this awesome cause! I adore your card and LOVE seeing how my print inspired you!
Smiles,
Lori

Sharon D from Canada said...

This is such a cute card, Jill! I love what you did with the colour combo and what a pretty bg too!