A very special thank you.
I have been thinking over the past few weeks about what I could do as a thank you to all of you for the awesome support you have shown to Autism Speaks (and to me and my family) over the last few months. No matter whether we end up with the number one spot (the top 6 receive a matching donation up to $10,000), we as a group of people have done something awesome.
Of course, number one is a good place to be. Love watching the power of the people.
Sitting here today, getting ready for classes this weekend in Vancouver, BC at ARTistry, I thought of an idea: I can share a class with you - instructions & supply list. I was going to wait until the end of the contest to post this, but I am just feeling really inspired and excited today and want to share this with you NOW.
This is a fun mini-book: filled with different textures and goodies that help you celebrate the life of someone you love yesterday, today, tomorrow - always. This is an updated version of a class I have taught a few times over the last year. Enjoy it.
Click to download the instructions (2.7MB file) : Download ytta_HowTo
(You will need Adobe Reader to view this file: go here to download this program if you don't already have it.)
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Always Supply List
(know that I totally encourage you to use your stash at home to adapt this project to what you have on hand - otherwise a Google search will help you find the supplies listed below at online retailers or check out your local scrapbook store)
Maya Road 4x4 Binder Book
7gypsies A La Card Stickers Love (#17405)
7gypsies Etchings Life Rub On Sheet (#17060)
Chatterbox Patterned Paper, Loft Flowering Vine (#24408) and Loft (#20824)
SEI Paisley & Petals Cardstock Tabs (#7-8452)
My Mind's Eye Bohemia Patterned Paper ("You & Me" Swirl/Brown #BH1111)
Scenic Route Patterned Paper Rockland Sweetland Street (#SR584)
Creative Imaginations Narratives Antique Love Patterned Paper (#14814)
Heidi Swapp Mask Daisy (#HS63368)
Hambly Chic Circles Screen Print (#HO543)
Embossing Ink (clear)
Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (clear) (also known as UTEE)
Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Weathered Wood (#TIM20257)
Heat gun for embossing the cover
4, 4x6 photos that can be cropped to 4x4
4, 2x2 photos
Again, thank you. Have fun!
Also - check this out: Technique Tuesday is making a difference. That is so awesome, so cool, so wonderful.
thank you!
:)
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Love you, girl! Thanks, can't wait to play.
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Thanks so much for sharing this (any yourself) with us!
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love you
: )
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Thank you so much. Your work is a huge inspiration for me. And I was more than happy to make a donation on behalf of Simon and Danny, my seven year old nephew. Keep up the good work.
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Wow, you're now in the number one spot! I donated last month and have loved watching the numbers climb. Thanks so much for the free "class"! I read your blog daily but have never posted until now. You're a true inspiration!
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Wow! Thank you ali. so TOTALLY not necessary but wonderful non the less! Go Simon :)
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:-) thanks!
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Thanks for the class Ali. You are such an inspiration to all of us. We just thought we'd give a little bit back.
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Thank you Ali. It has been my pleasure to ready your blog and help in a small way fight Autism. You are my inspiration.
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I can't seem to download the instructions...jjst keep ending up with a blank white screen. Does it take a while or am I doing something wrong?
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Ali, Totally unnecessary, but thank you for your gift of the book. I'm sure we all enjoyed helping.
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Just checked sixdegrees and you're in the number one spot!!! Congrats! :)
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This is why it was so easy to hit the donate button - your own generous self who is just plain real. Thank you for totally being the person you are!
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Ali:
Thank you so much for the instructions. That is so very kind of you to share this with us. Truly those who give receive much more. Indeed you will receive much more. You are a kind, gentle spirit.
Thank you,
Cindy
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Go Simon! So very happy to see the numbers go up! Ali-you are the best! Thanks for sharing the album class too! You are one amazing woman :)
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awesome...awesome...awesome!! thanks so much for this gift! & i'm still rootin' for this team! so great that so much good can be done when some good people get together....very very cool!
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Wow Ali-- I've been keeping an eye on the banner this morning and it's added one thousand dollars just in the past couple of hours!!!
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WOOHOOOO! Your badge has made it to the #1 spot. I knew you could make it happen. Thank you so much for the instructions. Regardless about the results at the end, you have raised an amazing amount for your cause, but it would be extra sweet to do the Happy Dance with Simon if you remain #1 until the end.
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Wow, thank you so much for sharing this little book to make! So cool! I really hope that you will get the number one spot!
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back on top! Way to go!
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I just saw that your badge make it to the top of 10! I shared with my scrapbooker owner and a few other people about your badge.
Thanks for download and instructions. It's really cool.
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Ali this is great, what you have done in opening a lot of peoples eyes to Autism. As a mother of an Autistic child I want to say thank you for doing so much and Thank you to everyone who has donated this is really great and it brings tears to my eyes to see the numbers rise. Thank you so much!!!
Jennifer
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Thank you! Thank you! what a treat!! got my fingers crossed for the contest.
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way to go, ali. i put your badge on my blog. thank you from a mom of a sweet little boy with asd.
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