Before we start the release - just a quick note -Sharon Harnist will be back hosting FRIDAY CHALLENGES here on the JustRite Blog starting on Friday August 12th. We will be hosting two challenges a month through November.
This month we are launching 2 Stamps Sets for a fundraising campaign for the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Our Illustrator, Amy Tedder is a 6 year Ovarian Cancer Survior and she is passionate about getting out the word about this "Silent Killer". In an effort to find an early diagnostic test or screening tool for Ovarian Cancer, JustRite Crafting For a Cause will donate 20% of the proceeds from our 2011 sales of our 2 August Release sets - Strength and Courage and Be Strong to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.
Today's Release set is a JustRite Original Oval Set called "Strength and Courage" We hope that these sets will help you support your loved ones who are suffering from Cancer as well as the caregivers who are taking care of those with Cancer.
Hi! I am Amy Tedder, the illustrator and graphic designer for JustRite, I am celebrating 6 years of being ovarian cancer free! I am hoping you will join me in the JustRite Crafting For a Cause Fundraiser.
Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest cancers because it goes unnoticed for years. They call it the “silent killer.” Most women can shrug off the symptoms as other things. My only symptom was that I was so tired. “But...having 3 children will do that to you!” My regular doctor found my cancer when I was 39 years old and scheduled me an appointment with the best oncologist in South Carolina. My doctor found my cancer because he took a risk and ran a test that my insurance might not have covered.
Today, we need to encourage all the women we know and love to go for their yearly check ups. If there is any kind of family cancer they need to insist on having the lab work done. I am finding that each woman has to be her own advocate. No one else will automatically do it for us. We have to schedule the appointments, WE have to request the tests, WE have to look for ways to protect our own health and take time to take care of ourselves. Just make your appointment and make your mother, sisters and friends schedule their appointments!
“During my cancer recovery I was blessed to receive cards and notes from friends to encourage me. My hope is that you will use these stamps to encourage your loved ones that are the care givers or are fighting cancer. “
—Amy Tedder
Although we are focusing our fundraising efforts on ovarian cancer these stamps sets can be used to support your personal cause - from Breast Cancer to Lung Cancer. To assist you in knowing what ribbon color signifies which Cancer Cause, Amy has created this handy ribbon color chart.
Our Design team has created the most beautiful ensemble of cards using Strength and Courage - so ENJOY!!! For all the details on how they created each card click through to their blog posts.
Mona Pendleton used Spellbinders Labels Eleven to create her stunning card for Ovarian Cancer.
Becca Feeken is showcasing new Spellbinders CHA Release dies in her masterpiece! Just love all the woven ribbon in her cards design. For all the details be sure to visit her blog post.
Kathy Jones card features a wonderful design layout for yout to case. Love the Heart Charm hanging off her tiny bow and how she used Labels Twenty to mat her sentiment.
Debbie Olson's card is simply elegant in every detail!! For all the details stop by her blog.
Michele Kovack has a wonderfull Shabby Chic card for Breast Cancer to share with you. Just love how Michele uses glitter!!
Kazan Clark features the Want 2 Scrap Bling and the New Spellbinders Spiral Blossom One which allows you to make this beautiful flower in a matter of minutes!!
Stephanie Kraft combines our stamp set with paper with a Breast Cancer Theme and a deligthful tatted butterfly accent.
Heidi Blankenship used Spellbinders new Release Ironwork Motifs to create a wonderful frame for her stamped image. She then used a flourish from our Kindness set to create her designer paper frame! Just Stunning Heidi!!
Kellie Fortin plays with shades of green and pink to create her sweet card.
Angela Barkhouse showcases a yellow ribbon for Bladder Cancer with the "You are in our Prayers Sentiment" - which could be used also for any sympathy card.
Join us tomorrow to see projects using our first clear set - Be Strong!
We hope that you will join us in our fight against Ovarian Cancer!!!