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.
WOW - you are definitely going to meet your goal of 1000 donations! Sorry mine doesn't count (had to donate from Canada separately), but thanks for the mini and the inspiration. You are a gift.
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Wow! You're in #1 by a HUGE amount. Way to go (everyone). That's awesome! Thank you Ali for the nice little album idea. Love your ideas and style!!
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Way to go Ali - what an amazing achievement and still a few days to go. Thank you for the class -what a great idea.
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Thank you for sharing this album, I love it. You are a real inspiration for me. When you come to Holland I hope to meet you.
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I keep thinking "Oh my God" Ali!! Look what you've done!! This is AMAZING!!! Right now I'm looking and youre NUMBER ONE!!
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Finally had a good long look at your super cool book....such a great subject, great materials, and so original. Awesome!
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22 away from 1000!!!! WOW!!! : )
This is so cool!!!!!
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Ali -
We're closing in on 1000! Fantastic, unbelievable and yet VERY believable!! You are amazing...
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I do wish I could be at PE this weekend!! Thank you so much for the free "class"!
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Thanks for the class info Ali. You have done a great job raising this money. I posted your blog info on a cross stitch message board I go to everyday. There are three ladies who are members there who have children who are affected by Autism/Asperger's. I donated to your cause and am so happy to see that you're now in first place and continue to grow with the amt. of people and amt. of money that is being raised. And how cool that Kevin Bacon mentioned you on the Ellen show! You're going to be even more famous. What a great idea for a scrapbook page. :D
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Did you watch Larry King Live last night? There was a special with Bill Cosby on Autism. Maybe they have it online? It was kind of interesting...
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Does the 6 Degrees tag actually say 990??????? Am I seeing correctly? HOLY...
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991 - Yeah Baby!! Rock on Ali!!
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Thanks Ali - charge on! It's a priveledge to be able to help.
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Thanks sooooo much Ali! Hope you have a wonderful weekend in Vancouver! Kim
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Ali,
You did a beautiful job with our MR album - and you are so generous to be sharing this with everyone.
I am happy to be #998 on the donation for autism speaks.
Caroline
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Ali, wow the progress you have made. I just donated and the total number has reached....1,000. Incredible! Thanks for making a difference!!
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JUST HIT THE 1000 MARK COULDN'T WAIT TO HIT THE DONATE ONCE IT GOT TO 999-THIS IS INCREDIBLE.
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This is fabulous. I think Kevin Bacon should throw an extra $1,000 to Autism Speaks for exceeding 1,000 donations. Such a great effort by so many great people.
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holy smokes! over 1000!!!!!!
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You did it, Ali! I am so proud of you and all of us! Congratulations on 1000 (and counting).
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Thank you Ali. You are the coolest. And way to go with the donations --- how cool is that. So Proud!!!! Tricia
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Over 1000 Ali, oh my goodness. I check the numbers throughout the day and get so excited about it. We have three wonderful sons. One has high functioning autism, one Asperger's and our 2-year-old is in Birth to Three for loss of language (but making awesome progress). You are such an inspiration Ali. One person can make a difference!
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Just checked the blog this morning and so much neat stuff to see. A gift, plus you are over 1000 donations! Awesome to wake up to good stuff all around. Congrats on not only meeting your goal, but exceeding it!
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Another goal met - 1000 donations (and counting!) Awesome! Here's to a good day.
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