Saturday 1 February 2020

Turner Syndrome Awareness Blog Hop ~ 2020


Hello Blogging Friends!!


Turner Syndrome is a genetic disorder where a female is born with only one X chromosome, instead of two, leaving her with life-long medical issues and learning disabilities. This condition occurs one in 2,500 female births worldwide, but is more common among pregnancies that do not survive to full term. That is why Turner Syndrome Females are considered MIRACLES!
Prize Winners will be announced on February 15, 2020.

Thirty-six caring Sponsors and five DT Members have partnered with us to bring Turner Syndrome Awareness to the Public. For details on how you might win any of these fabulous prizes, please see Lori's TS home page. Thanks for learning About Turner Syndrome




Nine designers are offering prizes on their personal blogs as well:


My TS related project is inspired by the TSA official color board:




Here's my card


I started with some glossy cardstock and alcohol inks (I chose colors close to those on the color board - pink, purple, lime green). I dropped a few drops of each color, as well as alcohol ink blending solution onto applicator felt on an alcohol ink applicator. I pounced the applicator randomly onto the glossy cardstock until I was happy with the effect. I actually made three different versions - each of varying color density (so I have extras for another project). When the alcohol inks were dry, I stamped two butterflies from STAMPlorations Grateful Flutters stamp set with Versafine Onyx Black (permanent) ink. I left the panel to dry overnight. I carefully fussy cut the butterflies. The sentiment from STAMPlorations Trendy Butterflies 2 was stamped onto a strip of purple cardstock and trimmed into a fishtail banner. I used pink and lime green cardstock to complete the card. The card seemed a little bland, so I used Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder with the lime green cardstock piece to add some texture. The card didn't seem "right" using a white card base, so instead, I used a natural (cream colored) card base. When I fussy cut the butterflies, I wasn't able to keep the butterflies' antennae. So, after the card was assembled, I added some antennae with a black, fine tip marker.

I had not heard about Turner Syndrome until last year's blog hop. One in 2500 newborn girls will be diagnosed with this condition, which in Canada is about 160 girls born each year. As a Biology-major, I find it intriguing that many of these girls only have one X chromosome (typically, there are two X chromosomes). I had no idea that it was even possible to live with only one X chromosome. Please leave me a note in the comments of one thing you've learned about Turner Syndrome.


Please visit the "It's A Girl Thing" Turner Syndrome Awareness Blog Hop 2020  page to become eligible for prizes.


Thanks for stopping by

sue


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40 comments:

  1. Such a darling and completely SWEET butterfly creation in those wonderful TSF colors, Sue! Thank you for participating in the TSA blog hop and helping your followers become knowledgeable about this condition.
    Smiles and Crafty Hugs,
    Donna Ellis
    {Creative Smiles - my little crafting world}

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  2. Beautifully sweet card.
    Hugs Sheryl xx

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  3. I love the alcohol inks. The butterflies are beautiful. Great card. I learned about the low estrogen levels. [Bunny]

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  4. Such a pretty card with gorgeous butterflies, a favourite of mine! The alcohol ink technique looks intriguing! I just learned about Turner Syndrome today - I heard of it before but didn't know what it was. If I had to pick one thing I learned, it would be that the average age of diagnosis is 9+ and that some are not diagnosed until adults. And even more shocking is that only 2% of babies conceived with Turner Syndome survive to birth. Well I guess that's 2 things. Thanks for helping to educate us about this disorder.

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  5. Sue ~ I love the colors on your butterflies, I can just picture them floating around in the flowers! I love how you used the colors from the TSA Mood Board to make such a lovely card! Thank you so much for being a part of this blog hop again this year! I appreciate that! Hugs!

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  6. What a sweet creation! Thanks so much for helping spread the word about Turner Syndrome! GREAT JOB!

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  7. The butterflies turned out so beautiful on your card! Love the pretty happy colors in your design! Thank you so much for sharing your creation! HUGS, *Vicki* - my blog: Stamped Smiles

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  8. sweet card - I learnt that so few babies survive to birth and those that do have many hurdles to overcome - they are true fighters

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  9. Sweet CAS design! I am so happy that this hop is educating and bringing awareness to Turner Syndrome! Hopefully, we can raise money and help!

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  10. Beautiful card design and I like the colors on it. Thanks for helping spread the word.

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  11. Pretty card and the colors are so vibrant and bold!

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  12. I love this pretty color combo and I also love this sentiment. Very pretty card to help raise awareness of TS.

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  13. This is such a sweet card. Your butterflies look amazing.

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  14. Thank you for sharing your sweet little CAS card. I learned that TS can result in many autoimmune disorders

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  16. Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Those shimmery pink butterflies are so much fun! Thanks for spreading the word about TS!

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  18. Perfectly sweet card. Lovely design and wonderful take on the inspiration board.

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  19. What a delightful card, using the lovely muted version of the mood board colors. So sweet!

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  20. The colors on this really pop!

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  21. Lovely creation, I am so glad the hop is bringing awareness to Turner's Syndrome!

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  22. I've never thought to color this way! VERY pretty card! Love the shine too.
    Lynn

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  23. The colors blended beautifully and those butterflies are gorgeous.

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  24. Beautiful sentiment and butterflies! Love your pretty card!
    I learned that the girls are prone to low estrogen levels.
    Thanks for the TS awareness you are helping to share on the hop!

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  25. Beautifully designed card in the Turner Syndrome colors!
    Diane {Nellies Nest}

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  26. Beautifully CAS representing TS Awareness. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs
    Berni
    chasingthedream.

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  27. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful card with us, and for taking part in this wonderful blog hop to raise awareness for Turner Syndrome! I learned a lot about TS, and was saddened to learn that such a small percentage of babies born with TS will survive. Hugs...!

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  28. So pretty! I love your alcohol ink butterflies! It's sad to learn how many aspects of life TS affects in these women/girls.

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  29. Very sweet and pretty card! Thank you for sharing!
    Nadine - My Scrap n' Stuff

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  30. PRETTY card! LOVE your butterflies and colour combo!
    I hopped along last year. There are so many aspects to this genetic disorder that it is almost overwhelming, so I appreciate the opportunity to learn more again this year. Things like less than 2% of babies conceived survive to birth, precious girls that face the challenges each day with their families, they really are MIRACLES!
    THANK YOU for sharing and supporting the Turner Syndrome Awareness Blog Hop :)

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  31. Sue, Enchanting CAS creation! The Butterflies are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your creation with us and your followers, enabling others to become aware of the TS condition effecting only precious females. Like your butterflies they are miracles too!
    Hugs,
    Jan

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  32. A lovely card! Thank you for sharing the info on this hop. I had no idea how many girls were affected and the health problems it causes.

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  33. Hi Sue :) What a delightful and thoughtful card!!! Thanks for the inspiration :)

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  34. Pretty butterfly card. I like the alcohol ink technique. I learned that they have a higher risk of hypertension.

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  35. Beautiful card. I love how you used the alcohol inks with the stamps. The colors are great!

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  36. Such a bright and happy card! Perfect interpretation of the Mood Board. I, too, was a Biology major and similarly amazed at the single X chromosome! Really astonishing.
    Thank you for your part in this important hop!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  37. Your card is lovely. I think the one thing that I learnt and that shocked me was that estrogen is given to girls as young as 10! I always associated estrogen replacement therapy with menopausal women! Thank you for your help in raising awareness of Turner Syndrome. Hugs ~ Lena

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  38. lovely card.great awareness for the syndrome x

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  39. Beautiful alcohol ink butterflies!! Happy to be hopping with you!

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