{Maria's Recovery} Breast Cancer Thank You Cards

On January 20, 2011, my mother Maria was diagnosed with Breast Cancer.  Two weeks after, a mastectomy was performed and she healed quite well (besides an infection, which she was treated for).  We have since found out that she is triple negative, meaning that her cancer is not hormonal, and further treatment is not available (besides chemo).  Since her cancer was detected early and because she opted for a mastectomy as opposed to a lumpectomy, she does not require chemotherapy.  Besides close monitoring through MRI's and Mammograms, all we can do is keep our faith and continue praying to God, who has been so good to our family!

From a crafting perspective, I was determined to try and find ways to craft my way through my mom's cancer.  I needed to find the much sought after Cricut "Pink Journey" cartridge.  After no such luck, and much research, I found many alternatives!

Below is the Thank You card that I created for my mom back in the winter. If you are desperately searching for a ribbon cut, you do not need to have Pink Journey!!! I redeemed 800 Cricut reward points and got Cricut "Stand and Salute" which has a beautiful ribbon cut!

Supplies:
Cricut "Stand and Salute" cartridge, Ribbon @ Page 30
Cricut "Christmas Cards" cartridge (for the card base and layers)
Rose, Baby Pink and White cardstock
Scrappy Mom Stamps
Pink By Design Stamps "Faithful Sayings"
Martha Stewart Border Punch
Martha Stewart Glitter in Kunzite

My mom chose the stamps sentiments!