From October 10-12 some of the best stampers are joining together to support and encourage our friend and fellow stamper, Katie Renz, who is currently battling inoperable gastric cancer. If you're not familiar with her, Katie’s cancer story started just before Christmas last year. This young, beautiful, healthy, vibrant mother of 3 with her infectious smile was suddenly diagnosed with an inoperable cancer, virtually overnight. A few tummy aches and then stage 4 gastric cancer. Her first post about it is here. The idea of “Swimming for Katie” came from her recent post here.
This exclusive stamp used in my sample, designed by Becky Oehlers is available as a clear stamp, as well as a digis or a dig and SVG cut file. 100% of the profits go to Katie's fund to help her and her young family. Her husband Kevin and her three young children need our help and support. In addition to the Keep Swimming Octopus, Marianne Walker and True =D Doodle Designs both also donated digis that are for sale. Direct donations are also being accepted. Information central is HERE. This is a permanent page that will stay active at i {heart} papers with current information and the full 3 day blog hop listing, as well as the donation button.
For my card, I used the Keep Swimming Octopus stamp, and colored it in with Copic markers. I added some sparkly eyeshadow, as well as sparkles on her crown and banner, with Sakura's Clear Stardust Glitter Pen. I also just had to paint her "toenails" with a pretty turquoise Spica Glitter Pen. The patterned papers are from Echo Park's Country Drive and Happy Days collections.
Here are all the items available for sale.
 Keep Swimming Octopus Peachy Clear stamp $5.50 with free shipping |
Keep Swimming Octopus DIGIstamp $3.00 with instant download |
 Keep Swimming Octopus DIGIstamp with SVG cut file $3.50 with instant download |
 Keep Swimming Mermaid DIGIstamp $3.50 with instant download |
 Keep Swimming Ribbon Fish DIGIstamp and DIGIpapers $5.00 with instant download |
I hope you will join me in supporting Katie through a purchase or donation. The following is a list of everyone who has projects posted today. I hope you will be inspired by them and moved to purchase or donate. If you would like to send Katie a card, her mailing address is:
Katie Renz
PO Box 5913
Bellingham, WA 98227-5913
Here's the hop list for today:
AJ Otto
Beate
Carolyn Mustopa
Dawn Burnworth
Deb Felts
Gretchen Belknap
Heather Jensen
Jen del Muro
Julie Ranae
Kate - i {heart} papers
Kendra Wietstock
Lisa Johnson
Loretta Lock
Lori Tecler
Lynn Mercurio
Marianne Walker
Michele Gross
Stacy aka Twinshappy
Tracy Schultz
Debbie Olson
Cindy Lawrence
Cindy Haffner
Julie Koerber
Christine Okken
Tammy Hershberger
Danielle Kennedy
Barbara Anders
Makiko Jones
Ashley N Newell
Shannan Teubner
Taylor Usry
Jen Tapler
Jenn Balcer
Jenny Chesnick
Jess Larsen
Jessica Knutsen
Jimmi Mayo
Joan Bardee
Joan Ervin
Julia Aston
Julie Day
Julie Ebersole
Have an amazing day, friends!
Hugs,
~Cindy
Your card is absolutely adorable! Fabulous!!!
Posted by: Jingle | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 09:26 AM
Thank you so much for helping!!
Posted by: Kate (i {heart} papers) | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 10:03 AM
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!! HUGS AND PRAYERS HER WAY!!!!!
[email protected]
Posted by: Anne Ayers | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Love her fun sparkly eye shadow and touches of bling. She looks very fancy! Really cute Cindy!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Love how you used this image on a funky card!
Posted by: NinaN | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 01:37 PM
hee hee this is adorable Cindy!
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 02:11 PM
Gorgeous! I love the colours - so elegant and the touch of bling - fab!
Posted by: Deborah Frings | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 02:22 PM
LOVE your card!! Love the pink/black combo. xo I'll keep Katie and her family in my thoughts.
Jessica Griffin
http://www.canyoupixelthis.com
Posted by: Jessica Griffin | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 02:38 PM
What a pretty color combo! I love the bow and bling! Thanks for spreading the word to help Katie!
Posted by: Ashley N Newell | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 02:50 PM
your card is adorable!
Posted by: Nichole Bryant | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 04:59 PM
Hi Cindy! love the eye makeup and the pretty b&w diamond pattern paper!
Posted by: Julia Aston | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 06:03 PM
Uber fantastic Cindy. Thank you for doing this for Katie!
Posted by: Lisa Lara | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 07:49 PM
Such a beautiful card, Cindy! Sending love and prayers to Katie.
Posted by: Keely Yowler | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 08:14 PM
She is the cutest, girliest little sea creature I've ever seen <3 Thanks for being part of such a wonderful cause and outpouring of support for our Katie! love ya, sweet Cindy!
Posted by: Jessica Diedrich | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 08:20 PM
Fabulous card sweets! I love the little guy in blue & pink ~ LOVE IT! Hugs to you!
Posted by: kendra | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 08:30 PM
Love this card!! Thanks for helping Katie!!
Posted by: Tenia Nelson | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 09:14 PM
My jaw dropped open when I saw this. No joke!!! I <3 the black and white with the pink and turquoise. Look at her eyeshadow and blush! teehee She's so pretty!!! :) LOVE IT ALL!!!
Posted by: Vanessa Middleton | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Just adorable, Cindy! Love the eyeshadow and toenail polish--too fun! Thanks for participating in the hop.
Posted by: Lori | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 11:07 PM
WOW! Love the retro color choices and your design is gorgeous.
Posted by: Marilyn Nimmo | Monday, October 10, 2011 at 11:15 PM
Ooooh, just look at that adorable little octopus with the pink eye shadow...tooo cute, Cindy!!!!!
Posted by: Joan Ervin | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 12:31 AM
like how you made it look like and ornament.
Posted by: Lizscraps | Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 12:12 PM