Hi, everyone! Today I am sharing a card for a very special cause. April is Autism Awareness month.
The stats on autism is 1 in 68 children are diagnosed on the Autistic spectrum which means if your family is not affected, I bet you know someone who is!
This cause is near and dear to my heart because our son was diagnosed on the spectrum. We had many challenging years with more tears than I can count but also joys unimaginable! We are very fortunate that our son's most severe symptoms lessened as he grew older. He is in his freshman year at college and made the Dean's List his first semester!
I know our son's story isn't a typical one, though. After creating this card, I did some research for my blog post and was totally misty eyed thinking of the journey many families are on and remembering our early years. I really hope you will hop on over to My Blog for more info and the link to The Project Bin so you can meet Spencer, for whom this stamp set is named!!!
I created a very light watercolor wash then colored and die cut the heart puzzle and popped it up. I stamped one more piece of the puzzle because LOVE completes the puzzle!
I love that this set can be used to create a special gift for someone affected by ASD but by simply coloring the puzzle pieces a different color this set can be used for a variety of occasions!
Thanks so much for looking today, this card and cause is one of that is dear to my heart!
Date: Monday, April 3, 2017 GMT Views: 1695
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Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44920
Mon, Apr 03, 2017 @ 11:35 AM
WOW......what an awesome stamp set! You have showcased it beautifully! I love the red piece ready to be put into place. I will be checking out your blog!
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Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 71971
Mon, Apr 03, 2017 @ 11:45 AM
This card caught my eye immediately.....eye candy. Reading your story tells me how dear this is to you and your family. Will be checking out your blog. Happy that you could share this card and story about your son. How impressive that he is on the dean's list. TFS
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Mon, Apr 03, 2017 @ 12:41 PM
that is so awesome for your son and your family Angie, I got goosebumps reading the story, but I totally LOVE how you popped up the colored red/love piece
Registered: November 19, 2004 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 15938
Mon, Apr 03, 2017 @ 7:55 PM
Fabulous card for an important cause. One of my co-workers has an autistic child - he is fond of saying, "when you've met one autistic child, you've met one autistic child" because each one is different. So happy that your son is a success story.
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Registered: March 14, 2014 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 199
Mon, Apr 03, 2017 @ 10:31 PM
A very uplifting card, Angie! Thank you for sharing your story. I didn't know that so many children are diagnosed on the Autistic spectrum. You must be proud of your son making the Dean's list. Great for him!
Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Tue, Apr 04, 2017 @ 7:53 AM
Oh, Angie, I saw this on IG and loved it immediately. Beautifully colored, and I love that you've shared your personal story. We have several friends whose grandsons are on the spectrum, and it's no easy road. As you've said, there are real heart-breaking situations, and my dream is that more people will become aware and be compassionate to those who struggle, especially when out and about and see a parent struggling with a difficult child. Anyway, I love that Seth made the Dean's List, and praise God for how well he is doing. You are a great mom! Hugs and love!
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74740
Sat, Apr 08, 2017 @ 6:11 AM
I love this card and what it represents, Angie. I am so proud of Seth and I know your family thanks God everyday. What a wonderful story you left us to enjoy.
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