Think Pink - Breast Cancer Awareness Prima Princess

Sometimes the things we can't change end up changing us. 

Hey there from Nannyland,

My Pink Panoply logo was born a few years ago when I opened an Etsy store to sell handmade quilts, machine embroidered baby items and cards.  Many of my first lap quilts were created in shades of pink with an embroidered heart on the corner block in honor of breast cancer awareness, which has always been close to my heart.  My mom died too early of breast cancer, and my sister and I are both survivors, in my case twice.  So pink is more than just a beautiful color to me, it's a symbol of courage, hope and love. Every October during Breast Cancer Awareness month, I make it my mission to implore anyone within the range of my voice to get their yearly mammogram.  My first cancer was detected this way in 2005 and it literally saved my life.  

I have a very special recipient in mind for this card, who has just started her treatment for breast cancer.  She is young and has a beautiful life ahead of her to share with her darling family.  She is a warrior and I'm sure she will emerge triumphant from this challenging ordeal.  But in the meantime, I plan to do everything I can to help keep her spirits high. The Prima Princess stamp I used for this card is very appropriately called Grace.  My card base was sized to fit my image in Cricut Design Studio and my Cricut Maker did an amazing job of cutting all the lacy detail.  I paper pieced the dress with  breast cancer themed digital dp.  The pink jeweled breast cancer ribbon on the outside keeps things simple and there is  plenty of room inside my card for my personal note of encouragement.  

To my incredibly talented crafty tribe who love to make beautiful handmade cards and treasures to express your love for others, I commend you for uplifting the spirits of those you care for. Now, let's make sure you can do what you love for many, many years to come.  Please, "GET 'EM SQUISHED!"

Thanks for visiting Nannyland.

I'll just be here blissfully creating until your next visit.  

Nancy (aka Pink Panoply)

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