Sunday, October 9, 2011

Swimming For Katie Renz



From October 10-12 some of the best stampers are joining together to support and encourage our friend and fellow stamper, Katie Renz, who is currently battling inoperable gastric cancer.  If you're not familiar with her, Katie’s cancer story started just before Christmas last year.  This young, beautiful, healthy, vibrant mother of 3 with her infectious smile was suddenly diagnosed with an inoperable cancer, virtually overnight.  A few tummy aches and then stage 4 gastric cancer.  Her first post about it is here.  The idea of “Swimming for Katie” came from her recent post here.

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This exclusive stamp used in my sample, designed by Becky Oehlers is available as a clear stamp, as well as a digis or a dig and SVG cut file.  100% of the profits go to Katie's fund to help her and her young family.  Her husband Kevin and her three young children need our help and support.  In addition to the Keep Swimming Octopus, Marianne Walker and True =D Doodle Designs both also donated digis that are for sale.  Direct donations are also being accepted.  Information central is HERE.  This is a permanent page that will stay active at i {heart} papers with current information and the full 3 day blog hop listing, as well as the donation button.

Here are all the items available for sale
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Keep Swimming Octopus
Peachy Clear stamp
$5.50 with free shipping

Keep Swimming Octopus DIGIstamp
$3.00 with instant download

Keep Swimming Octopus DIGIstamp with SVG cut file
$3.50 with instant download

Keep Swimming Mermaid DIGIstamp
$3.50 with instant download

Keep Swimming Ribbon Fish DIGIstamp and DIGIpapers
$5.00 with instant download
I hope you will join me in supporting Katie through a purchase or donation.  The following is a list of everyone who has projects posted today.  I hope you will be inspired by them and moved to purchase or donate.  If you would like to send Katie a card, her mailing address is:
Katie Renz
PO Box 5913
Bellingham, WA 98227-5913

AJ Otto

Beate

Carolyn Mustopa

Dawn Burnworth

Deb Felts

Gretchen Belknap

Heather Jensen

Jen del Muro

Julie Ranae

Kate - i {heart} papers

Kendra Wietstock

Lisa Johnson

Loretta Lock

Lori Tecler

Lynn Mercurio

Marianne Walker

Michele Gross

Stacy aka Twinshappy

Tracy Schultz

Debbie Olson

Cindy Lawrence

Cindy Haffner 

Julie Koerber

Christine Okken

Tammy Hershberger

Danielle Kennedy

Barbara Anders

Makiko Jones

Ashley N Newell

Shannan Teubner

Taylor Usry

Jen Tapler

Jenn Balcer

Jenny Chesnick

Jess Larsen

Jessica Knutsen

Jimmi Mayo

Joan Bardee

Joan Ervin

Julia Aston

Julie Day

Julie Ebersole

Thank-you !!!
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32 comments:

  1. StampOwlOctober 9, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    cute card Cindy

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  2. cherylOctober 10, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    oh cindy what a sad story,gosh this diesese is just awful,just adore what you have created here hun,so beautiful,hugs cherylxx

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  3. Corine van der ZeeOctober 10, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Beautiful card Cindy, sad story of your friend Katie. I hope she will get lots of cards and support from her fellow stampers.

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  4. Dawn EastonOctober 10, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Cindy, this is adorable! Great card and great cause!

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  5. craftymumOctober 10, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    a great card Cindy
    hugs sarah x

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  6. JingleOctober 10, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    This is SUCH a pretty card!!!

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  7. i {heart} papersOctober 10, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Beautiful! Love the pink and the pearly details. Thanks for helping!

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  8. MissScrapAlotOctober 10, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!! HUGS AND PRAYERS HER WAY!!!!!

    wyme98@yahoo.com

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  9. Lana ClarkeOctober 10, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Fab card Cindy and for a great cause xx

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  10. Linda PalmerOctober 10, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    What a great thing her friends are doing for her. I'll be buying some stamps for donating. Thanks for keeping us informed. This is such a sad story. I'm praying for her.

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  11. RietOctober 10, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    What a beautiful card Cindy.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  12. Stacy MorganOctober 10, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Very feminine and pretty Cindy.

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  13. Deborah FringsOctober 10, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    So pretty in pink! I do like the papers and pretty rose too! Lovely!

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  14. Jessica GriffinOctober 10, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Love your card!! I made a teacup banner using the same paper!! I just love it!! xo I'll keep Katie and her family in my thoughts.

    Jessica Griffin
    http://www.canyoupixelthis.com

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  15. Ashley NewellOctober 10, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    This is SO soft and lovely! I love the pearls and the flower! So pretty! Thanks for spreading the word to help Katie!

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  16. Heather RogersOctober 10, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    I love her rosey cheeks. I knew you would do an amazing job with this adorable Octopus. :)
    Hugs~

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  17. KimOctober 10, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Great card and a great cause!!!

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  18. Nichole BryantOctober 10, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    adorable tfs!

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  19. Julia AstonOctober 10, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    So pretty Cindy! love the pink and gray and pretty rose paper!

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  20. Lisa LaraOctober 10, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Exquisite Cindy. Thank you for doing this for Katie!

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  21. Keely LivingsOctober 10, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I love your beautiful card, Cindy! Sending love and prayers to Katie.

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  22. Jessica DiedrichOctober 10, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    DARLING CARD, CINDY! Thanks for being part of such a wonderful cause and outpouring of support for our Katie!

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  23. Tenia NelsonOctober 10, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Beautiful card dearie!!! Thanks for helping Katie!!

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  24. Vanessa MiddletonOctober 10, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Love the circular card and the papers you used. Pretty!!!

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  25. LoriOctober 10, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    This is adorable! Love the pearl accents. Thanks for participating in the hop.

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  26. Marilyn NimmoOctober 10, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    WOW - love this! Beautiful choice of papers and love your die cuts.

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  27. Joan ErvinOctober 10, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    What a gorgeous card, Cindy....the colors and papers are sooo pretty and the flower is the perfect detail!!!!

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  28. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Oh wow!! I love the pinks and your scallop circle design Cindy!! ;) Thanks for sharing!!

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  29. LizscrapsOctober 11, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    very pretty

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  30. Pat (mspfd)October 12, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    How sweet! Love all the pink!!

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  31. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Really sweet creation hun!! Love the soft colors and what a great cause!! HUGS

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  32. ShirleyOctober 18, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Beautiful card for a wonderful cause! I was so glad I didn't miss out on this. She is going home it looks like. Prayers to her and her wonderful family!!

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Hi thanks for coming by. Hugs Cindy