Believe!

Welcome to the Unity Stamp Company's World Record Inspirational Blog Hop! If this is your first stop, you need to visit the Unity Stamp Co. Blog so you don't miss any of the amazing creations along the way. This is my very first blog hop posting and I am so excited to be taking part in such an amazing adventure!

This card is part of a series of thank you cards to the incredibly generous folks who have supported me in my efforts to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. I have raised $1125 to date!! If you need a quick break to avoid creativity overload, please hop on over to my webpage for more information about the Breast Cancer 3-Day walk and how you can help find a cure.

Stamps: Single Flower from Unity Stamp Co.

Ink: Chocolate from Impress by Tsukineko, Tea Dye Distress Inks from Ranger

Paper: Dark Mostly Mauve cardstock from ColorMates (card), patterned paper from Breast Cancer Jounaling Page Kit by Melissa Frances, white card stock

Accessories: Flower Ghost Shape from Heidi Swapp, Janome Sew Mini, thread, ribbon, button

Now it's time to hop on over to the sassy 'n' sweet Michelle! Thanks for hopping by!!

"I am not afraid . . . I was born to do this." ~ Joan of Arc

Over $1000 raised for breast cancer research and awareness!!

Yesterday, I passed the $1000 mark on my fundraising journey!! I am constantly amazed how generous people can be. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

$850 raised so far!!

I just hit the $850 mark and am well on my way toward meeting my fundraising goal of $3000! I am so blessed to have such generous and supportive friends and family! Thank you!!

$750 donated so far!!

Yahoo!!! I'm at $750. Every little bit helps. Only $2250 more to reach my goal!!

My Amazing Aunt Mary

As you probably know by now, I am participating in the Breast Cancer 3-Day in Seattle in September which raises awareness and support for breast cancer research through the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the National Philanthropic Trust. What you probably didn't know is that I am dedicating my walk to a survivor who is very special to me, only she isn't a survivor of breast cancer. I am walking in honor of my Aunt Mary who is a survivor of ovarian cancer.

My Aunt Mary is the most amazing woman. While in her mid-60s and fighting ovarian cancer, she never lost her spirit or passion for life. She plays tennis daily and is in far better shape than most 25 year-olds! Instead of giving up or giving in, Aunt Mary chose to fight back and conquer. She is truly an inspiration!!!

For more information about ovarian cancer, visit the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition's website at http://www.ovarian.org/default.aspx. Please consider signing their petition for an Ovarian Cancer Awareness Postage Stamp - http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/ovcastamp?e - to help raise awareness of ovarian cancer. It's free and takes less than a minute to lend your support to such an important cause!!

Go blog hopping!

I am participating in my very first blog hop and it just happens to be a world record blog hop!! On Saturday, March 28, Unity Stamp Company will be hosting a world record-sized blog hop of scrapbookers' and card makers' inspirational designs. Since I don't get too many opportunities to create any more (why is that????), I thought this was the excuse I needed.

Be sure to come back and visit on Blog Hop Saturday to see my amazing creation!! Ha! Ha!! Visit the link to the right to join in the fun.

Thank you!!!

A big THANK YOU goes out to those of you who have already supported my fundraising efforts with your donations!! With your help, I have raised $650 so far! I truly appreciate your generosity!