Pink Ribbon Card for Pajama Crafter Stamps

 It's October and that means you'll see pink ribbons everywhere for breast cancer awareness. Today's card features the new Awareness stamp set from Pajama Crafter Stamps and I absolutely had to have this in my collection. As someone who began their breast cancer journey this year, the pink ribbon means so much to me, now more than ever.

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If you haven't followed my journey, my mother and sister were both breast cancer survivors. My mom's was caught early and she avoided chemo and radiation, same as me. My sister however, ignored a growing lump for many years and she is very lucky to be alive. She is now over 10 years cancer free but it wasn't without a long, strenuous and painful journey of chemo and radiation.

That is why it's so important to get yearly mammograms and don't ignore symptoms!

I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in May and had a mastectomy in July. Although it was early stages, my doctor did not recommend a lumpectomy due to my family history. I'm doing very well at this time!

So let's get on with a few creative details. I started by stamping my image with Inkon3 Fadeout Ink, then used OLO Markers in 3 colors to color in the negative space.

My stamping was done using my Misti stamp positioner with the cardstock left in place to color. The reason why, is in the next step.

Once I finished my coloring, with my image still in place on the Misti, I stamped my image again using Catherine Pooler Cotton Candy ink, sprinkled on some clear embossing powder, then heat set my image.

I had seen this technique done before, so I thought I'd try it. The reasoning behind it is to avoid muddling up your alcohol marker brush tips with embossing powder that can seep onto your brush tips.

To pop up my butterfly wings, I trimmed along the ribbon line where the wings connect, so I could adhere adhesive foam strips on the backside and have my wings elevated above the ribbon. I also used a paintbrush to slightly curl my wings.

Lastly, I added white paint splatters to my wings, covering up the pink ribbon with low tack tape during this process. I also splattered some ink splatters on my background using Catherine Pooler Do-Si-Doh ink.

My sentiment was stamped in Catherine Pooler Midnight Ink.

If you look closely at the photo above, you might see some of the itty bitty pink sprinkles I harvested from the Pajama Crafter Stamps ROYGBIV Sprinkles Embellishment Mix and glued to my card. Tiny little sequins are some of my faves. So subtle and yet sparkly and shiny.

I'm so happy you stopped by today. Be sure and tap any of the links provided from my supply list for more product information or to shop. I hope you have a lovely day!

Terri

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October breast cancer awareness & my family

I thought I would share the impact that breast cancer has had on my family since October is the month of awareness.

My Mother was diagnosed about 7 or 8 years ago.   She was the first woman in our family to be diagnosed so we were really shocked.   Thank God,  hers was self contained in one area.   She had a mastectomy one week after diagnosis.   Mom did not want to wait.   The good news is,  she didn't have to have chemo or radiation and has done great ever since.

My younger sister survived breast cancer after a year long battle last year.   Her story was much different.   She had a lump that she ignored.   She hadn't had a mammogram in many,  many years.   She noticed the lump getting bigger and finally,  after much urging,  she finally went to the doctor and got a mammogram.   Because there was movement of the lump and it wasn't stationary,  the doctor didn't think we had cause for concern but a biopsy was done.

To our shock it was an aggressive form and my little sister had a mastectomy and chemo and radiation.   It was a tough year but she came up fighting and as I like to say,  waving her fists in the air Rocky style!   Yesterday,  she found out the results of her BRCA genetic test.   It was negative which was wonderful news.   I'll admit I've thought about my odds with my Mom and sisters diagnosis and definitely feel a sense of relief at this good news.

Ladies,  check yourself regularly.   Don't ignore symptoms.   Don't believe that because your symptoms are not the usual suspect,  that you have nothing to worry about. 

Lastly,  if you are concerned you may have a lump and are uninsured and that is preventing you from pursuing getting checked out,  there are often options.   Check with your local public health department to see if you qualify for any type of Medicaid waiver.   Check with local hospitals and local breast cancer awareness groups and find out if you can get a free mammogram.   Our local group,  Steel Magnolias gave us a ton of helpful information and even delivered my sister a tote bag full of goodies including handmade items and things to help her on this journey.  
Thanks for letting me share our story with you and God bless!

My sister Judi in the

background, 6 months before her diagnosis.

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