Friday, February 6, 2015

Let's Go Red

Hi All (Viewers, Followers and Friends)
Happy Friday to you.  Hope you're wearing your red today.  Why red?  I'm wearing red in support of women and heart health.  Let's see the information that comes from:   https://www.goredforwomen.org.
Women are strong. Women are smart. Women solve problems. Women can do anything men can do. And, there are some things we’re even better at – dying of heart disease and stroke. Like breaking barriers? Go Red! And help break the one against heart disease.
It’s not just a man’s disease. Each year, 1 in 3 women die of heart disease  and stroke. But we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented with education and lifestyle changes.
When it comes to beating heart disease and stroke, change can be the cure. To save lives and raise awareness of this serious issue, the American Heart Association launched Go Red For Women. And the red dress has become the iconic symbol of our battle against heart disease and stroke in women.
National Wear Red Day® — the first Friday each February — is our special day to bring attention to this staggering fact. We encourage everyone to wear red, raise their voices, know their cardiovascular risk and take action to live longer, healthier lives. 
Here is one thing you can do starting today toward a healthier life:





In support of this day and throughout the month of February, here is my creation:
GP white cardstock for the base; black cardstock for 1st mat; red cardstock for 2nd mat followed by white satin mat; red dress form cut from Darice embossing folder; Spellbinders nestabilities, Elegant Ovals used for sentiment; 2 red hearts cut from Spellbinders hearts die cut.
You may also enjoy this card:
Craft Cardstock for the base; black cardstock for 1st mat; Bazzill cardstock for 2nd mat; band, heart and sentiment were cuts from scraps; 3 faux small pearls and EK Success black flourishes

PS.  Fifty Shades of Gray, the movie, was previewed on the Today show this morning.  My challenge to myself  was to see if I had fifty shades of red in my craft room. I did:

Thanks for viewing today.  Have a nice weekend.  The weather in my area will be around 62 degrees on Sunday.  I'm planning on having a great time.  

Sending you LOVE,
Lois



2 comments:

Unknown said...

Thank you so much for entering our 169th AG challenge this week at Word Art Wednesday. Please come back really soon with you wonderful art. Blessings, Carole

NC Peach said...

Great cards and great message Lois! And I think I'm right there with the 50 shades of red, lol Thanks for sharing!