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.
On top again! Hope your badge stays there. I think you will receive your goal: 1000 donations. Sorry, I can't donate, living in the Netherlands and not knowing somebody (personally)living in the USA!
Thanks for sharing the little book with us and thanks again for the information you gave me the other day about the consensus statement from Autism Speaks. We (HOOP) are trying to get permission from Autism Speaks to spread the information to Dutch and Belgian doctors.
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Ali,
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
How kind of you to share this project....I'll definitely have fun creating this book, but, please just know that my donation was from the heart and I truly did not expect anything in return!
You rock!
-Cheryl
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Thanks Ali. Good luck with the sixdegrees campaign.
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Ali -- you are at number one now with 813 donations!!! I check it a couple times of days to watch it rise. Hoping everyone continues to spread the word, so the numbers keep climbing.
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Thanks for the gift of the project, Ali. I love your style and your commitment and your heart. Best of everything to you, Chris and Simon.
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Thank you Ali. The book looks awesome. Being outside the States I can't donate but I wanted to send my best wishes for the sixdegrees campaign. You have such a beautiful little boy - I love seeing him in your pages :)
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Dear Ali,
thank you for yourinstruction for this beautiful mini-album. I really love your blog. Not just because of the scrapping ideas, but also because of your way to be thankfull. Your words always go directly to my heart. And also if I had a bad day, after reading your blog, I remember what is important in live to me and makes me able to be thankfull, too.
Greetings from Germany to you and your family from me and my little family!
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thanks for sharing your project with us! Your stuff is the coolest.
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Dear Ali,
I too would like to thank for sharing with us your beautiful mini-album and giving us the opportunity to create one also. Hope you get to number one spot with Six Degrees - Keep up the good work :D
Greetings from Australia.
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Wow, thank you so much! I certainly didn't expect a beautiful gift like that! It is thanks enough to have the opportunity to give toward a cause that is so important, that affects so many children. You truly inspire me, not only creatively, but in reminding me that how we think and what we do can make a difference. Thank YOU.
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thankYOU for your generosity. Lovely presentation on the PDF too.
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This is such a cool thing to share, Ali! Thank you - you continue to be an insiration x
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It was a joy to give and be a part of something as wonderful as this challenge to help find the cause and cure for autism...but what a lovely "thank you" gift that you have given in return. We gave money -- you gave a part of yourself. I feel very honored.
May the answers come soon!
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Thank you! I got chills checking your badge this afternoon and seeing that you were at number one! You are awesome Ali! Thank you for doing this on behalf of all of the children that SO deserve this!
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Great project...thanks for the inspirational ideas (as always!) Those donation number and amounts are AMAZING! Blessings to you and your family, Ali.
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Ali!
You're #1 - over 830 and counting and over $19K. So great!!
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Thanks so much Ali! I have learned so much about Autism since reading your blog. Can you tell, I keep sending you emails and comments about Autism specials and things I see in the media. I would not have paid much attention to it before but I do now!
--michelle
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Oooh, nothing more fun than a cool project like this!
Love seeing that your badge has rocketed back up to #1!!!
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Thank you so much, Ali. I, too, have added your badge to my blog. My more-wonderful-than-words-can-say little grandson was recently diagnosed with ASD and I appreciate this opportunity to raise awareness -- and funds -- for this extremely worthy cause.
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Wow! Ali, look at those numbers!!! Just amazing! Thanks for doing so much good!
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Just sent out 25 emails requesting people to donate. Let's see if they come through for us....
GO GO GO
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How kewl that Autism speaks is Number one again. that so rocks!
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Thank-you Ali !! What an awesome surprise!!
You are very kind and thoughtful and I can't wait to get started on it!
Congratulations on your numbers for Autism Speaks and God Bless you!
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All sorted now - needed to update my adobe reader.
Beautiful project as always Ali. You are truly inspirational in all you do. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us.
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Hey Ali, I saw Kevin Bacon on Ellen! *Amazing that he mentioned you and this cause!!!* Feels good to give and share... so thanks for the awareness - and for the miniBook inspiration!
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