Surprise!!! My new blog design can change into each color of Stampin' Up!'s In Colors. Need I point out that the first tulip I used was Baja Breeze and today's is Pink Pirouette?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so today's post and pink theme honors our sisters who have suffered, survived or been lost to this horrific disease. My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer almost two decades ago. I'll never forget the helplessness and shock I felt upon hearing the news. She was so young, her strength inspirational. I remember spending "chemo time" together and watching her auburn hair grow back almost white (strikingly beautiful, by the way).
I'm so grateful that she survived and lives a cancer-free life. Unfortunately, we still have a long way to go. My sister-in-law and dear friend, Karol, was recently diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer. We thought she had it licked after extensive treatments and surgery over a year ago. The dragon has reared it's head and it's back with a vengeance. She is in for the fight of her life–literally.
My niece, Kris of Kween Bee Kreations, is Karol's daughter. She is planning to surprise her mom this month with a basket full of homemade cards from stampers around the world. If you would like to participate in this special gift, please 
Mary, you are so kind and thoughtful… Sorry to hear about your family… Love your butterfly card! Very beautiful colors!
This card is adorable!! Love the colors and the butterflies have lots of dimension. Really pops! Michelle 🙂
Mary…I knew you were beautiful on the outside and I knew (since you stamp) that you are beautiful on the inside. But this post shows how truly special you are.
Thanks for telling us about your sister and now your sister in law.
I had cancer when I was 15. (just a baby) Not breast cancer, though I know what they are going through. And thanks for asking us to send funny cards. I try to not remember much about that time…but I remember getting such sad cards.
This is a pretty card-that you made. Love it.
Very Beautiful Mary! I’ve had the chemo sessions with very close friends and love ones …it’s such a small world.
Hugs & Prayers
Love the pink pir. tulip and this lovely pink card! Sorry to hear about the cancer in your family, I wish there was a better way to cure it! Both my Grandma’s had breast cancer and conquered it. Hugs, Monica
A beautiful card for a wonderful cause!!!
I know Karol is gonna love this delightful card!!!
Gorgeous card, I will pray for your sister in law!!
Very pretty! The card is so nice, but even more beautiful was your writing today. So glad your sister is doing well, and so very, very sorry Kris’ Mom’s battle is so tough. You can bet I will be getting a card to her promptly!
Beautiful card! I definetly have this stamp set on the top of my wish list.
I LOVE all the new SU In color’s this year; they’re so cheery! Lase week, I sent a card to Kris for her mom; it was hard to make only one card because I had a few ideas. I hope it will make her laugh! Nobody in my family has ever had cancer [finger’s crossed] but it has touched me through 2 close friends. I’ve volunteered through www.armyofwomen.org which I heard about on The View the other morning; sounds like a worthwhile endeavor.
Fabulous PINK card for today! And I love that you can change your colors, that is a neat idea. Thanks for sharing. I read about Kris’ project on her site and I plan to join in as well as link her on my blog.
I really love how you popped those butterflies off the card!
Your SIL will love that card. I love the color change also. I need that set, but more important, let’s get a card out to Karol.
Pretty card Mary!!
Love the pink and all the butterflies.
Super cute.
God bless
Giovana
This card is breathtaking! I go crazy over anything pink. Those butterflies are great! I don’t have this set, but I’m re-thinking about it.
Love it, I relaly love that DSP!! Beautiful, beautiful!! Kelly
What a beautiful card. I am sorry to hear about your SIL. I think it is great you are supporting Breast Cancer Awareness.
Love this!! Such a bright, happy card!
beautiful card! can’t wait to get this set!
BEE-u-tiful card, Mary!
I really like how the butterflies shine.
Thanks so much for supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month.