Oct 10 2011
Swimming for Katie Blog Hop & Fundraiser
I’m so happy to be participating in this special blog hop for Kate Renz. I {heart} Papers has brought together over 100 paper crafting designers for this event.
“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.
I chose a circular shape for this darling octopus image, with simple colors from the sea and the bright, 
happy coloring of a playful octopus on a delightful day in the ocean. Watery-looking bubbles and bitty rhinestones add some shine & a sense of light playing in the waters. ShinHan Touch Twin markers used are shown in the following photos (click to enlarge). 
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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:
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
PARTICIPATING DESIGNERS TODAY:
What a pleasure to be participating in this hop. Many thanks to those who graciously created and donated images for this precious cause. Thank you, Kate from i {heart} papers for inviting me to join in with these talented papercrafting designers. God Bless Kate Renz and her family during this battle.
11 responses so far
Ooooh, just look at that sweet little pink octopus….tooo cute, Bev!!!!! Your coloring is beautiful and I’m lovin the round card design!!!
I love pink!! And your round shape and dew drops are so neat!
So sweet, Tex!
Love your coloring and the delicate paper! Thanks for helping! Please remember to upload and tag with swimkatie. Thanks!
So sweet, feminine, and pretty, Tex!
Super pretty card!
Uber Fantastic Bev. Thank you for doing this for Katie!
I love the pink and yellow! The dew drops are really pretty too! Thanks for spreading the word and helping Katie!
SUPER SUPER CUTE!!!!! TFS!!!! Hugs and prayers her way!!!!!!
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Love your project, love the stamp and love the cause – just ordered mine!
This is so sweet and cute!