Thursday, April 2, 2015

Light It Up Blue Blog Hop + Virginia's View Challenge



I'm very pleased to be participating in the Light it Up for Autism Awareness Blog Hop, hosted by the lovely Tenia Nelson and Veronica Zalis! Our dear friends and neighbors have the sweetest boy ever who is diagnosed with Autism. They just got the good news that he will be able to attend kindergarten in our local elementary school with the other kids from our neighborhood next year! We are very blessed with caring staff and a wonderful school district to make sure that's possible.


We had a new addition to the family last week, baby Theodore "Theo", and are so excited to get to meet him at our Easter celebration in a few days. Unfortunately, he may have to sit out on the egg hunt this year : )

What a perfect coincidence that the lovely little man Tenia is dedicating this hop to is also named "Theo"!


   
Knowing that I wanted to play in my dear friend Virginia's View Challenge, I wanted to make sure to layer this one up. Keeping a mostly white palate helps it stay clean. I focused on layers of "love you" over the elephant, the repeated "baby" sentiment on the "T", the tiny heart on the "O" and the layered alpha letters. The bottom layer of alphas is made from blue distress ink.
 
For the inside of the card I chose to keep the coordinating strip on the bottom of the 12x12 patterned paper to introduce a little color.


A big thanks to the wonderful sponsors of this blog hop! Let's hear it for them!! For every comment you leave throughout the hop you will be entered in a whole slew of drawings for fun goodies.

Thanks so much for looking!
-Kelly
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81 comments:

  1. VanessaApril 2, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    Super sweet baby card, Kelly! Love how you layered the name!

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  2. Tenia NelsonApril 2, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    This card super ROCKS, Miss Lady!!! Thanks so much for being an awesome friend and thanks for participating in this AWESOME hop!! I love you and you ROCK!!

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  3. UnknownApril 2, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    WOW Kelly! Love all your layers and dimension on this sweet card. Baby cards are the best and yours has such a beautifully modern take.

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  4. Miriam PrantnerApril 2, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    This is so sweet! I love the tone on tone elephant and those big tall letters!

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  5. wienerhoneymoonersApril 2, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Amazing, lovely Clean and beautiful!

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  6. KateApril 2, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    Gorgeous Card Kelly :)
    Kate x

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  7. KT Fit KittyApril 2, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    Gorgeous card for the new little one in your family! You must be so excited to meet the little guy! Love all the layers here and that adorable elephant die cut!

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  8. Kristie GouletApril 2, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    Gorgeous card, Kelly!!!

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  9. Michele K. HendersonApril 2, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    I love EVERYTHING about this card! Perfect in every way!

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  10. Coralynn MurrayApril 2, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    Simply stunning! I love the impact your card has. Just beautiful

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  11. PennyApril 2, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Gorgeous card, I love the white on white with the pop of blue letters!

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  12. Rosa (Scrap con R)April 2, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    Wow! It's perfect!!!

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  13. ShellyApril 2, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    Super SWEET card, Kelly! Love!

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  14. Crafting With JackApril 2, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    This card really has wow factor!

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  15. Jen CarterApril 2, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    So cute! I love the inside too!

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  16. wendyApril 2, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    what a gorgeous card to Welcome Theo !

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  17. MaroeskaApril 2, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Amazing card, both inside and outside. Just perfect!

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  18. Cathy PApril 2, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love the outside and all of the color you have on the inside! That elephant is great!

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  19. Holly AKA KopyKatApril 2, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    Oh this is so adorable!!!

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  20. AnitaApril 2, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    Wow! What a cool card! I love the colors.

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  21. Lisa EltonApril 2, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    What a fabulous baby card Kelly, love it!!

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  22. Vanessa MiddletonApril 2, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    This card is just so adorable. I love the white on white with the pop of color. Congrats on baby Theo! <3

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  23. Dana JoyApril 2, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    This is the sweetest card!!

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  24. Brandi RApril 2, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    So precious!!! LOVE ♥ Thank you for joining ♥♥

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  25. Lisa LaraApril 2, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    So beautiful Kelly. Love the embossed look of your die cuts. How smart to stamp your sentiment on the letter.

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  26. ~amy~April 2, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    Such the perfect card Kelly!

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  27. KrissyApril 2, 2015 at 10:57 PM

    This is adorable!!!

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  28. Lori KobularApril 2, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    What an adorable New Baby card! Love the way you cut out the name Theo!

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  29. MichelleApril 2, 2015 at 11:31 PM

    Beautiful! I love the CAS layers. :-)

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  30. Kim HegginsApril 2, 2015 at 11:31 PM

    This is so sweet...love that adorable elephant.

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  31. Loly BordaApril 2, 2015 at 11:51 PM

    Very sweet card and awesome layering! tfs

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  32. Tracie PondApril 2, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    This is a beautiful creation, Kelly. At first glance the elephant looked like it was impressed. Love the uniqueness of your card.

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  33. craftylady1952@gmail.comApril 3, 2015 at 12:23 AM

    Very adorable baby card.

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  34. craftylady1952@gmail.comApril 3, 2015 at 12:23 AM

    Very adorable baby card.

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  35. ScrapaDiddleApril 3, 2015 at 1:44 AM

    Worthy cause and great card!

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  36. Viki BanaszakApril 3, 2015 at 2:13 AM

    Congrats! That is such a sweet card!

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  37. Lynne in NIApril 3, 2015 at 3:35 AM

    Fabulous card, and for such a great cause too!

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  38. BonnieApril 3, 2015 at 4:32 AM

    So so beautiful!

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  39. D.Ann CApril 3, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    Lovely card, inside and out!

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  40. I Card EveryoneApril 3, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    Kelly the ellie is just so CUTE!! as is the entire card... love that you have your very own Theo. Beautiful card... beautiful cause...
    =] Michele

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  41. Veronica ZApril 3, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    Kelly, your card is amazing! I love the layers! Thank you for joining the LIUB Blog Hop!

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  42. Julia AstonApril 3, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    What a great new baby card Kelly! love the white die cut layering and the nice technique on the sentiment - how nice to be able to meet him on Easter day!

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  43. Stacey SchaferApril 3, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    precious!

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  44. Sue from OregonApril 3, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    What a great new baby card-I am sure Theo will love it!

    ♥ Sue Kment

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  45. Anita in FranceApril 3, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    Sigh ... white on white with just a pop of gorgeous blue ... so delicious Kelly! Congratulations on the new addition to your extended family! Anita :)

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  46. Taunya ButlerApril 3, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Kelly - So fun and such a gorgeously done card!! Loving all your layers and the texture and awesome dimension that your card has!! And then to open it up to more amazing coolness - WOW!!! You have done a very incredible job - love your card!! Thank you for participating and supporting this hop!! I hope you have an EXTRA SPECIAL DAY!!!

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  47. Chriss BlagraveApril 3, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    Oh, this is such a sweet, sweet card! Love the colours, dimension and layers!

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  48. Monika ReeckApril 3, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    Adorable Elephant DIE and I love too the layer on THEO
    clever card CAS design and love the inside too
    AWESOME MADE dear KELLY
    hugs,
    Monika
    (I love and proud to join this hop and hope you like to hop back to my card it is #155)

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  49. Anne April 3, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    Congratulations and welcome into this big wide world little Theo! May God bless you abundantly and keep you in His tender loving care. 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 wonderful! Thank you to all the sponsors for supporting this cause.

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  50. Yolanda GarridoApril 3, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    The white on white looks gorgeous on this card!! I love it!

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  51. EvaApril 3, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    OMG!!! It is an awesome card!!! I love it!
    Kisses;)

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  52. Sarah GApril 3, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    Such a beautiful card, Kelly - so light and airy! Gorgeous :)

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  53. JennyApril 3, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    awww this is such an adorable card for baby Theo, love the CAS layers. So good to hear your friends son can attend the local school with support too x
    Jenny :)

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  54. UnknownApril 3, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    This is fantastically done Kelly! LOVE all the layering you did... AWESOME!
    Hugs,
    Nina-Marie :)

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  55. Paula-Scrap AddictApril 3, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    how wonderful that Theo will be able to attend school with other children, you card is just great!

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  56. PamApril 3, 2015 at 8:06 PM

    Beautiful card, Kelly! Love the layers.

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  57. Helen F.April 3, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    LOVE your sweet card and all those layers, Kelly!

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  58. Laura Cox {aka scrapaddict}April 3, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    This is just the sweetest card!!!

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  59. Cecilia HsiehApril 4, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    Love this card Kelly!

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  60. Becca CrugerApril 4, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    This card is absolutely amazing. It's so clean and crisp and your layers are positively perfect.

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  61. LizApril 4, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    I just love this card! The design is beautiful and I love the colours you've chosen. xx

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  62. Lucy E.April 4, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    I love your white layers with
    just a subtle hint of color.
    It makes a perfect baby card!

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  63. LieveApril 4, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Beautiful card ! Welcome to the world, little Theo !
    Good news for your neighbours' son !
    Happy Easter weekend !

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  64. Mynn xxApril 4, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    This is FABULOUS! LOVE all the great dies you used, and the amazing clean design! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  65. JerrieApril 4, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    What a nice card for a great cause!

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  66. Stampy SisterApril 5, 2015 at 12:44 AM

    Such a pretty card. So soft and lovely and playful. I have two autistic children. Thank you for supporting this cause.

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  67. DanaApril 5, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    Wow! This is Awesome!! Love the die cut layering!!

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  68. Rubeena I.April 5, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    such a precious card! Thank you for participating ♥

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  69. Mary R.April 5, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    Great project. I like the clean and simple look. Thanks for Shining a Light:)

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  70. Sue DApril 5, 2015 at 11:36 PM

    Cute. I like the layers.

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  71. JanisApril 6, 2015 at 1:04 AM

    This is just amazing!!! What a sweet card and love that the new baby is a Theo, just like Tenia's guy.
    Thanks for participating in this important hop!!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  72. Sarah AndersonApril 6, 2015 at 4:36 AM

    Loving the layers. - such a gorgeous, gorgeous card design

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  73. Jessi FoganApril 6, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    This is a true stunner! Love the layers & all that texture from white & white. Thanks so much for joining in this blog hop that is making my heart sing :)

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  74. TracyM #6773April 6, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    DELIGHTFUL card Kelly!!!
    Hope you had a WONDERFUL introduction to Theo and Happy Easer :)
    LOVE your card, such a BEAUTIFUL, ELEGANT design!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and being part of this AMAZING event for a great cause :)

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  75. The Hardy StamperApril 6, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    This is such a beautifully sweet card - I love it!

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  76. Beaumonde DesignsApril 6, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    So sweet! Love your card! So glad you joined this hop! (Beau Monde Designs)

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  77. BobbyApril 6, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Darling card, Kelly. The soft color palate keeps the layers from overwhelming the card.

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  78. T.L. CreationsApril 6, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    Such a precious creation! ♥

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  79. maria f.April 15, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    This is fantastic, Kelly. And how cool that it's for a baby Theo!

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  80. Virginia L.April 23, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    Sorry that I didn't get to this card till now....I adore the layering and colors! Perfect card for this blog hop, Kelly! So glad that you join the fun over Virginia’s View “Layers and Dimensions” Challenge!

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  81. My Paper EpiphanyApril 24, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    stunning design!

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I absolutely love reading comments. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave one! - Kelly

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