A very special thank you.
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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 belowat 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.
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Thanks for the class, Ali. I made a donation, too, and I admire what you've done. Way to use your influence for such a great cause! I hope that they use this windfall wisely and that it all makes the world a better place.
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Way to go Ali!!! Proud to be a donor too. All your students at CKU Anaheim are donors too.
thanks for the album gift.
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Way to go Ali!!! Proud to be a donor too. All your students at CKU Anaheim are donors.
thanks for the album gift.
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Holy Cow!
I have been watching your badge obsessively...
awesome numbers!
XOXO
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HOLY COW! over 1000. first place. this is so cool. yippey!
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Congratulations on reaching your orginal goal by the 31st. Say hi to Kevin and Kyra for me.
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Thank you, Ali, for sharing this wonderful album! You are such and inspiration. Simon is a lucky boy!
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I check everyday to see what the count is! This is so amazing and so wonderful to be a part of. Thank you for sharing the album :)
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I'm now obsessed with "badge watching". I donated Friday evening after I got home from work and was donor #975. This is amazing and so much fun!
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Ali, you rock! Thanks so much...
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Hi Ali..
Thanks for creating the badge and spreading awareness about autism. I've loved watching the numbers grow...truly amazing! So proud to be a part of this. Thanks for sharing the class with us...so cool! Take lots of photos when you meet Kevin!
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ali you rock! on behave of my son jared i want to thank you for all of the money you have raised. you are such an inspiration! i just made my donation, good luck!!
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Thank you for sharing the class with us!
I had that little 4x4 book just sitting in my stash and am having so much fun doing this project!!
Congratulations on making your goal of 1000 donations!
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What a wonderful gesture! I just made my donation. Can't wait to try out this album!!
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I posted your badge on my blog (which has a mere fraction of the readers yours does) in hopes that I could drive the numbers even higher! Go team go!
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Thanks, can not wait to give it a try.
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You are such an inspiration, thank you for sharing the book project and congratulations on reaching your donations goal....you are amazing!
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thank you for the inspiration and for doing a great thing for autism! You son is precious!
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This is so incredible! I actually saw Kevin Bacon on Oprah talking about a mom in Oregon who's created a badge for Autism. I just knew it was you!!! I'm so proud of everything you've done as a spokesperson for Autism! Way to go!
Tiffany
CKU-A Atlanta 2006
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LOL! It was Ellen Degeneres that I saw the clip about 6degrees.org
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