May Arts Ribbon ‘Lights it up Blue’ – Winners!
As you may know, today is World Autism Awareness Day. Every year on this day, people and organizations all over the world ‘light it up blue’ to help raise awareness for this growing disorder. With our most recent statistic saying that 1 in 68 children being diagnosed with autism, it is being called a national epidemic. If you would like to learn more about autism or how you can light it up blue, please go to the Autism Speaks website.
I don’t talk much about myself on this blog. Because, let’s face it, it’s a ribbon blog not a ribbon lady blog. 
But I would like to share that I am a very proud mother of an autistic boy. That is why every year I like to do a little something in honor of Autism Awareness Day. In the past, we have had a Puzzle Piece theme and a “Light it up Blue” theme. If you are looking for more Autism Awareness theme crafts, please head on over and check out those posts too.
This year we are having a group post with simply the theme of Autism Awareness. Please take the time to hop along today, as I am very thankful to these wonderful ladies for helping me out!
Now, of course, there is a giveaway for you too:
3 prizes of 1 spool each from our “blue” ribbons – winner’s choice!
That’s 3 chances to win! What do you have to do to win? Just post a comment along your way. I will announce the winners right here on Monday, April 6th.
And now for some crafty goodness:
I chose to create a Mixed Media piece for this hop – because I know with a piece like this, it is easy for everyone to see something a little bit different. As we celebrate Autism Awareness, I think this is perfect to express the beauty of each individual that is affected with Autism. The cherub is to remind us what sweet angels we have living among us.
For more details on this project, click here.
I tried to incorporate several elements from the Autism Speaks movement: the blue, the puzzle piece & the phrase “light it up”- all parts of the Light It Up Blue for Autism Awareness Day! Hopefully we can all shine a light for those affected by autism!
For more details on this project, click here.
As a mother of a child with disabilities it can sometimes can be difficult, but in the end we are all better off and I wouldn’t change it for the world. I created this card to let my son know that I think he is a super star, and it is in our differences that make me a better person and mother.
Fidgets are small items that keep restless fingers busy, bodies relaxed, and minds focused. Silent fidgets can be a helpful tool to help at homework time, and while in stressful situations like in a restaurant, on a school bus or in a waiting room. These little items can be made of scraps of fabrics with unique and interesting textures…come on over to my blog and learn how to make a simple fidget.
For more details on this project, click here.
For this little card, I decided to play with the sentiment “I love you to pieces” which seemed like a perfect match with the puzzle piece symbol for Autism Awareness. I simply cut the shape out with my Cricut and then added some hand-lettering for the sentiment. I used some of the beautiful 1/4″ silk ribbon in teal (SK-04) to break up the busy patterns in the DCWV paper. I love that this little card could be used for almost any occasion, but could have extra special meaning for the family or friends of someone with Autism.
When asked if I’d like to participate in this event, I saw it as an amazing opportunity to learn a bit more about something I knew little about. This Burlap ribbon covered picture frame features puzzle pieces and the color blue—both used as icons to raise Autism awareness.
For more details on this project, click here.
International Autism Awareness Day is something that is near and dear to the hearts of all of us at May Arts Ribbon. SO we have prepared some creative projects to share and spread the word on behalf of Autism Awareness. I decided to create this card using Sheer Royal Blue Ribbon.
For more details on this project, click here.
Thanks again for stopping by today! This one is very near and dear to my heart, so taking the time to browse through these projects means so much to me. 
Winners!
We have some winners:
Lucy E.
What a beautiful hop for an amazing cause. It is really mind boggling how fast this disease/condition has emerged! We need to find answers and cures/solutions! Awareness is the first step for sure.
Gorgeous projects by the team
Linda Grady
As the mother of an autistic son, I want to thank you for helping to make the awareness of autism a blog hop. All the cards are wonderful and I would like to use some as ideas on my own cards. I wore my blues today, too. Thanks, again!
alison bergman
I absolutely love all the projects, the use of the puzzle pieces, and of course the glorious color blue in the ribbons on the projects! Hopefully there will be more awareness, understanding and patience with the difficulties faced by autistic children and their families.
Congratulations, ladies! Email me at Bethney@mayarts.com with your shipping address to claim your prize!
**all winners have 2 weeks to claim their prize**
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