Bromero Cards

Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well and staying safe. This is my first challenge for the Creative Crafting Uncles! I hope you enjoy this card.

This challenge is steampunk. When I first saw this challenge I cringed. I am not known for my multimedia skills or art skills. I did remember that I had a stamp set that I may be able to use to make it.

Items used:

• Visible Image – Ahead Of Our Time Stamp Set
• Various Tim Holtz alcohol ink
• Yupo paper
• MFT Wild Flower Stencil

Hi everyone! Today’s card is inspired by my friend Lori’s blog hop she is having from February 1st through February 7th. Please make sure you visit her page and any other creator’s page to see what was created for this great cause.

Some facts about Turner Syndrome:

Turner syndrome, a condition that affects only females, results when one of the X chromosomes (sex chromosomes) is missing or partially missing. Turner syndrome can cause a variety of medical and developmental problems, including short height, failure of the ovaries to develop and heart defects.

• Turner syndrome (TS) affects approximately 1 out of every 2,000 girls in the US
• Turner syndrome was first discovered in 1938 by Dr. Henry Turner while studying a group of seven girls who all had the same unusual developmental and physical features.
• People with Turner syndrome have abnormally short stature—the average height of a person with TS is 4 ft 8 in.
• Other distinctive physical features of TS include low-set ears, webbed neck (excess skin on the neck), scoliosis, and fingernails and toenails that turn upward.
• Turner syndrome is caused by a defect of the second female sex chromosome.
• Researchers believe TS is not an inherited condition. Also, they know that parents do not cause—and cannot prevent—Turner syndrome in their daughters.
• You can be diagnosed with TS at any age. It doesn’t matter when you’re diagnosed, the test used to determine Turner syndrome is the same—a karyotype. A karyotype is a blood test that produces an image of your chromosomes.
• People with Turner syndrome are at a higher risk of developing other medical problems, including heart and kidney abnormalities, hypothyroidism, and ear infections.
• It’s rare for a woman with Turner syndrome to naturally conceive a child. Fortunately, there are many fertility treatments available to help a woman with TS have a baby
• There is no cure for TS, but human growth hormone and estrogen replacement therapy will help manage it.

Now onto the card!

Instead of doing a step by step on my blog, I have uploaded a video on how I made this card:

Please view the video below:

https://youtu.be/SE61tQCqJJY

The items used for this card are listed below. These are affiliate links so at no charge to you, clicking the link and shopping earns me a bit of fund to keep my channel going!

FUNDRAISER UPDATE!

On 1/5/2020 I will be doing an Instagram (Bromerocards) Live at 1 pm (13:00) for the prize giveaways. You will not have to be watching live to receive the prize! I will deliver your name to the person that is sending out the prizes!

Next Saturday, January 11th I will be delivering the cards to Sarah! Please keep an eye out on the time!

Winners update!

Winners of Handmade Kindness Packages from Jennifer McGuire:
Jeff Orlando, FL
Barbara Riverside CT
Stephanie Muskogee MI
Susan Roseville CA
Joan Lodi CA
Sandy Cloquet MN
Brandy Mesa Az
Nicole Conyers GA  
C Shaw Sacramento CA
Anthonette  Cerritos CA

Winner of a box of goodies from Jennifer McGuire:
Johanna Marsalis Chicago IL

Studio Katia Gift Card – Miriam Hewitt TX

Make it by Marko 3D Printed Prize Package

T Tsudama Yreka, CA

Linda Pena Dallas TX

Jean Roseburg OR

Isabelle – Switzerland 

Honeybee Stamps Gift Card – Lou Modesto CA

Tonic Studios Gift Card – Kelly Cincinnati OH

Two $50 Gift Cards provided by ME BromeroCards: Jennifer McGuire and Melissa Yorba Linda CA.

$50 gift Card to JasonLoucks.net : Elizabeth Hollywood MD

Unity Stamp Company $200 Prize Package – Oliver San Jose CA

Hello everyone! First off, I would like to say thank you for stopping by!

The holiday season is around the corner, and I would like to do something special for my friend Sarah Lauch. You see, she runs a non-profit organization called Live Like Roo. Please visit the website to learn about their stories. I have summarized it below. Also, you will find precisely what I would like to do for Sarah down there as well. KEEP SCROLLING 🙂 There is a prize to win as well!

Sarah rescued a dog named Roosevelt from the Chicago Animal Care and Control shelter. He was having some medical issues, and his family brought him to the animal shelter because of it. Because of his condition, he was set to be euthanized. Sarah saw Roosevelt and knew he didn’t belong there. She scooped him up to save him.

PS- Here is a video of Roo’s journey.  Here is also a video of people who have been helped by Sarah’s organization.

After rescuing him with the help with One Tail At A Time, she took him to the vet where it was discovered his teeth had been broken due to chewing rocks or trying to escape a crate, but also he had bone cancer. Sarah was so upset but didn’t let it defeat her. She made a bucket list for Roo and started checking things off.

Unbeknownst to her, Roo’s story would go viral, and people poured in with donations and started to inquire how he was doing. Unfortunately, Roo passed away and Sarah decided to start a non-profit in his honor.

Sarah sends care packages all across the United States to dogs and their human families that have been diagnosed with cancer. Not all cases lead to death. Sarah and her organization also assist in medical bills, as well. She is a fantastic person, and I would like to make her world a lot easier.

With the help of card makers all around the world, I want to do a greeting card drive for Sarah. She sends a card with every box, and my idea is to get as many handmade cards to her so that she does not have to spend quality money on cards.

The cards should animal-themed (but not necessary). The cards should say things like “I hope you get well soon,” “feel better,” or any words of encouragement for anyone going through a hard time (animal sickness). If you would like you could also send in Thank You cards as she needs those as well!

Please be sure to send an envelopes with your cards as well!

I am teaming up with Jennifer McGuire (one of our paper crafting queens) who loves animals and loves making handmade kindness to get the drive going. I just know these types of things are her jam 🙂 She is providing ten Handmade Kind packages along with a box full of crafty goodness!

The drive will run from November 14th to December 15th. BECAUSE OF THE SUCCESS OF THE CARD DRIVE THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN PUSHED TO DECEMBER 31, 2019.

Please send your cards (any size) with envelopes included to the following address:

Ricky Burton-Romero – 7003 N Wolcott Ave #1, Chicago IL 60626

After December 31st, I will plan to make a trip to Sarah and present her with all the cards on an Instagram live! You will be able to see the happiness you bring to her life through these cards! I will be sure to share it with everyone on Instagram before it happens.

Please be sure to include your contact information with the cards so that when the prize draw happens, I know where to send emails to!

After we get the cards over to Sarah, anyone that donated cards to the cause will be entered to win one of two $50 gift cards to any online craft store you choose (if they have a gift card option). It could also be Amazon as well! Good luck! I will have this drawing on Instagram live as well! Also, people outside the US are eligible as well! I am sure Sarah would love to see that Live Like Roo has spread to other countries as well! Please join me during this giving time of year, and let’s get as many cards as possible for Sarah.

Prizes have been updated!

• Jennifer McGuire – 10 Handmade Kindness packages and a chance at a huge box of craft supplies worth $200.
• Studio Katia – A $50 gift card to their online store.
• MakeitbyMarko on Instagram – Four sets of their 3D printed craft tools. Glue holder, stamp shammy ETC.
• Honey Bee Stamps – $50 gift certificate to their online store.
• Tonic Studios – Gift vouchers for their online store.
• Me – 2 $50 gift cards to any online store that has electronic gift cards.
• Jason Loucks – $50 gift card to his Stampin’ Up store.
• Unity Stamp Company – is providing a prize worth $200.

If you have any questions you can email me at bromerocards@gmail.com. Please place Live Like Roo in the title so that I know it is not spam. You can also reach out to me via Instagram by searching for BromeroCards!

Remember to #LiveLikeRoo