P. Kelly Smith
If you ask the members of the Paper Crafts team what they think of the color pink, you’ll most likely get mixed reviews. Some love it, some tolerate it and some vehemently hate oppose it. It’s a good thing National Pink Day only falls once a year and I can usually bribe talk my co-workers into wearing pink.
I’ve always been a fan of the color pink. Maybe it’s because I grew up in a house of all girls and that’s the color we used to dress up our Barbies and Cabbage Patch Dolls in. Or maybe I fell in love with it when I first saw Steel Magnolias and a young Julia Roberts declares that her wedding colors are “blush and bashful.” Who can forget Sally Field’s character’s retort… “Your colors are pink and pink!”
What I love about this movie is it not only shows the bond between mother and daughter, but also between friends, neighbors and even complete strangers. It depicts strong women who face life’s challenges with grace and humor every day. I like to think there’s a little Steel Magnolias sass in all of us.
How fitting that a pink ribbon was adopted as the official symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month back in 1992. Although a feminine color, pink also represents beauty, strength and hope. And what a treat is was for us to go through our World Card Making Day Card Contest entries and see so much pink!
Here’s three of my favorite pink cards that were submitted for the Hello/Thinking of You, Thank You and Love categories:
Pink Thinking of You Card by Pamela Rogers of Mechanicsburg, PA; Thank You Ribbons Card by Jane Bridges from Vincennes, IN; and Lots of Hugs Card by Kelly Rasmussen in Johnson, NE.
Although October is set aside as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast cancer is a disease that women fight all year round. My own grandmother was diagnosed last year and underwent a mastectomy – just six weeks before she treated me and 20 family members to a Caribbean cruise. Yes, there are Warriors in Pink all around us.
Whether you like, tolerate or vehemently oppose the color pink, for thousands of women it is the color of beauty, strength and hope. For more information on how you can join the fight against breast cancer, visit the Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Susan G. Komen for the Cure web sites.
Thinking pink (and loving it!)
P.S. Our friends at Me & My Big Ideas sent over their breast cancer line of goodies that benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Leave a comment telling me a pink warrior who has inspired you and I’ll pick one lucky winner to take home this fun prize package. All comments must be received by Friday at 5 PM MDT!
Here are some winners from last week! If you are one of the lucky few, email me at CSmith@papercraftsmag.com to claim your prize! Congratulations!
Magazine Monday: Halloween Tags post:
Amanda Parham-Hall (Oct. 24 @ 4:53 PM)
Karine (Oct. 24 @ 9:08 PM)
Kim Thomas (Oct. 25 @ 9:15 AM)
Charmaine (Oct. 24 @ 10:37 AM)
Freebie Friday: You’ve Been Booed! post:
Cynde (Oct. 22 @ 3:25 PM)
P.P.S. Remember that little card contest we had? World Card Making Day? There just might be some news that you’re interested in soon. But I guess you’ll have to check back tomorrow to see for yourself!
My Aunt Eunie is my pink warrior. She battled breast cancer. She ended up having a mastectomy. She fought for many years but ended up losing her battle about 14 years ago. We love her and miss her very much. She is my inspiration to always fight no matter what and NEVER give up.
My mother! She had lumps in both breasts that she had to keep having removed (her mom had a double mastectomy when she had breast cancer). Unfortunately, a year after she received an A-OK from her doctor, she passed away from a sudden heart attack. I still miss her EVERY day!!! But I am now making Breast Cancer Awareness cards for hospital gift shops. And every time I make one, I think of my mother who was so courageous, yet died too soon to see her grandchildren. :’(
My Mom is my pink warrior, even though she lost her battle with Breast Cancer 6 years ago the end of next month, she still inspires me still to be a strong women and to make sure I get that yearly exam. Thanks for your support of this great cause. God Bless
I am a pink warrior twice in 1981 and 2011. As my Dad always said “keep on punching”
A friend of mine’s daughter was diagnosed 2 years ago and she and her husband are very active in fighting breast cancer.
My cousin lost her battle a few years ago, at a very young age, leaving young children behind. She was so brave in her battle and fought with all of her strength, her dignity inspires me yet.
So far, so good for my hairdresser for 20+ years ~ she is a breast cancer survivor of 3 years now. She opted for the double mastectomy, went through chemo and was a real trooper. Surprisingly, she was back working sooner than anticipated. She has truly been an inspiration to me, and I am a strong supporter of cancer research!
My pink warrior is a nurse advocate at a Cancer Care Center. I called because I was diagnosed with breast cancer and felt alone and confused. She helped me through a difficult time. She referred me to a terrific doctor, told me of her own experiences, gave me books to read, and made me feel more confident and able to get through the situation. Thank goodness there are lovely people out there like her.
what a great kit by me & my big ideas. Love your family photo and I LOVE pink!!
our high school football team has been wearing pink all this month and the student section is decked out in bright pink t-shirts, too. it is wonderful to see EVERYONE supporting this amazing cause!
My warrior is a former co-worker who was diagnosed shortly after she gave birth to her son. She also had a number of family who were diagnosed and some did pass away because of cancer. Her overall cheerfulness and unwillingness to let this be a negative side to life has made me want to salute her. I have tried to take that attitude with other folks dealing with the similar problems.
All the Dear Ladies who have bravely fought Breast Cancer are the pink warriors who inspire me. Most recently, Janet Ertel, a teacher at my child’s school. I too, am a Breast Cancer SURVIVOR and am so grateful to be alive!
My grandma had breast cancer, yet she never complained. I loved that.
My mother is a warrior. She went through chemo and radiation while working!
I was so inspired by my grandmother. She thought of cancer as just another adventure that she hadn’t experienced yet. She ended up dying of it, but her attitude was just amazing!!!!!
My Mom is my inspiring Pink Warrior. She is amazing, she is the best Mom ever and just celebrated being a survivor for 3 years.
I love the color pink and proudly wear it in support of Breast Cancer Warriors!
My Mother-in-law had breast cancer resulting in a double mastectomy, she also had ovarian cancer, survived both for many years, but died of congestive heart failure 10 years ago…still miss her.
My dear friend of 30 years is a breast cancer survivor for almost 10 years (in January).
Too many other family members, friends, co-workers and neighbors in my life have been diagnosed with this frightening disease~LETS PRAY FOR A CURE SOON!
My friend, Glenda, is my pink warrior. She is a fighter!! Strong and facing the battle head-on. I am so proud of her!
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