And our bosoms extravaganza draws to a close

When we first discussed the idea of raising money and awareness for breast cancer month we had no idea how you, our readers, would take it. Would you read it and move on to the next blog or join us? We truly hoped that you would join us but had no idea how it would pan out.

Well, what can we say? It's not enough to say that you joined in as you picked it up and ran with it. We hoped to raise £310 but had no idea if we would manage it. We beat our target and are hoping to go on and double it before the end of the year. Call us optimistic but we really believe that with your support we can do it.

But, it's not just about raising money it's about Women standing together and supporting each other. So many of us have been touched by this dreadful disease in some shape or form but we won't bow down to it. To show her support Di has put together this tribute for all women.

Today we want to remember survivors and those that lost the fight. Not just to this disease but to all forms of cancer.

Angela would like to say a few words about Auntie Margaret

My DH's dear Auntie Margaret survived Breast cancer in the early 90's, long before I knew her. Sadly while I was pregnant, she discovered that the cancer had returned and spread throughout her body. She fought very bravely through what was a terrible illness.

Auntie Margaret passed away 3 weeks before my son was born. I will always be sad that Daniel never got to meet his Auntie Margaret, but we tell him about her all the time, and have a little jumper that she knitted for him. She went out of her way to make me feel like family from the very beginning.

She was such a lovely, amazing lady, who always tried to make everyone feel welcome, I will never forget her encouraging smiles at large family events when she knew I was nervous, and how she had a hug and a kind word for everyone.

I hope that what we have done this month will help people to be more aware about breast cancer, and that through early detection hopefully a much more positive outcome for everyone.

Di would like to remember her Mum, Caz's Gram.

My mum was a legend in her own lifetime. When she was diagnosed with a rogue cancerous brain tumour we her family were devastated but inspired by her courage. She underwent radio therapy and died in my sister's arms just after undergoing her last treatment. We were blessed during the last 3 months of her life in that we all got to see her and spend time with her. She is a hard act to follow and still inspires us. She was Mum, Gram and friend. This is the last photograph I have of her and it was taken by my niece Danni. She had begun to lose her hair and wore this lovely hat!

We loved all of your bosom layouts and could never pick a favourite to showcase. But, a special place in all of hearts is now taken up by Kat's Mum. Kat's layout is so inspiring and we wish her Mum all the best for the future.

To celebrate the end of our *Bosoms extravaganza* the fabulously talented Kate Hadfield has designed two sets of pink digi doodles exclusively for It's a creative world.

You can download the first set here and the second set will be available this weekend.

And what a difficut draw this morning coming from donations, layouts and comments. But the winner is Diz who wins the goodie bag from Scrapbook Inspirations!!!! Please email your addy to acreativeworld@hotmail.co.uk and we will get you prize to you!!!

We have lots of prizes today so keep coming back to us! We have prizes for donations, layouts and comments . We will be announcing the Scrap your Boobs layout winner at about 9.00am this morning.

Thank you all so much for making October a memorable month! Your layouts, donations and comments have been AWESOME!!!

9.00am prize winners!!!

And the winner of Andrea's beautiful pink collection for the scrap your boobs layout is JANE with her LO titled "Big, Small men an' all"!!!!

The winner of the donations prize is Jackie! well done. You have won from A trip down memory lane - Pink craft mate tote.

1.00pm prize winners!!!

The prize for layouts, donated by Caz, a Pink pamper kit goes to Karen with a layout titled TLC

The prize for doantions, sponsored by Papermaze goes to Lesley Susan Pearcey

5.00 pm prize winners!!!

The prize for layouts, sponsored by Design Collective, a months membership, goes to Natalie and her *learning to love my skin* LO

The prize for donations, sponsored by Scrap Magic, a colelction of PINK bazzill, goes to Ceruleanblue!!!!!!

9.00pm prize winners!!!

Teresa Mitchell is the Layout winner, she wins a months subscription to the Design Collective!!

And the winner of a £10 donation by Di in their name is Charlene Marie Lee!!

Please email your addies to us at acreativeworld@hotmail.co.uk and your prizes will be on the way!!!

With love and thanks from IACW XXX

And, as an extra thank you there will be a lucky dipper for all the comments left today. The winner will receive a months free membership to the design collective. The winner will be published tomorrow.

Jiggling through October

More than 1,000 women die every month from breast cancer in the UK. Breakthrough Breast Cancer is committed to fighting this devastating disease through research and awareness, and has established the UK's first dedicated breast cancer research centre, in partnership with the Institute of Cancer Research. Charity Registration No 1062636

This is why we at It's a creative world want to do our bit to help. But, it wouldn't be us if there wasn't a little bit of fun along the way.

We are challenging you to SCRAP YOUR BOSOMS be they big or small, pert or not so perky, wrinkly or smooth. We want you to be proud of them and the fact that you have them. Obviously, there may be survivors of this awful disease reading our bloggie blog and we would be honoured if you were to share your story with us.

And now for a little surprise. To say thank you to the lovely ladies who have shared their bosoms and/or donated so far we thought that a prize was in order. So, we had a lucky dipper for a 12x12 pink album and the lucky winner owns these very impressive bosoms. If you recognise those bosoms and that sexy rexy tattoo please email your details to acreativeworld@hotmail.co.uk.

We have set up our very own Just giving page and every donation no matter how big or small is truly appreciated. It really is a case of every penny counts so please don't feel that you have to donate a huge amount to make a difference. You can increase your donation if you confirm that you are a UK tax payer yep the Government coughs up a bit to help out.

You have until the end of October to email your bosoms to us. We will have a lucky dipper at the end of the month for a rather fabulous prize.

Our Just giving page is open until the end of the year but we will have a lucky dipper at the end of the month for another fabulous prize.

There will also be a few random prizes along the way but you've got to be in it to win it.

We would like to say a huge thank you to the following lovely people who have provided prizes.

3D Jean

A string of beads

A trip down memory lane

Angel Crafts

Craft Obsessions

Forgetmenot Paper crafts

Kirsty Wiseman

Papermaze

Scrap Magic

The design collective

This list is being added to all the time and we would love to receive more donations if you are feeling generous.

The Creative world team have also donated goodies including a handmade bracelet, Claudine Hellmuth stamps, 12x12 album, gift vouchers and childrens art stuff to name a few. And, we have a fabulous hybrid/digi give away coming soon from the fabulous Kate Hadfield.

There will be another fabulous give away this weekend so keep 'em peeled.

Thank you so much to all of our readers.

Because of you - Just a design...

Hi all from Di. In support of breast cancer awareness month I have a very simple project dedicated to the special women in my life, and to ME; because of them, I am who I am. This design is dedicated to Caz, Linda and Mags “Caroline (CAZ)” is my dearest darling daughter. She is my reason for being. She is beautiful. She is funny, creative, adorable, loving, gentle wise and kind. She is everything I could have hoped for. I am soooo proud of her. Linda is my sister. She is my wings and the wind beneath them. She is a jewel. She glows from an inner beauty. She brings laughter to my life. She inspires and encourages me to reach for the sky and soar. ‘Mags’ is my mother. She was spontaneous, impulsive, generous, loving, inspiring and creative. She has been my inspiration for almost 60 years. I love this photograph taken having tea at the Mount Nelson hotel in Cape Town. It was her best treat whenever she visited me. We had a glorious happy day together. She died of a cancerous brain tumour over 2 years ago and I miss her every day. The design uses cardstock and a little patterned paper. Photographs are inked with charcoal and matted onto plain black cardstock. Add a few embellishments and the title and you are done. So, go on find the special people that have made YOU what YOU are and celebrate their life!!!

Don't forget our scrap your boobs challenge and just a little encouragement from me:

Thanks for visiting us. And just a reminder that you can make a donation to breast cancer awareness on our Just Giving page. Your donations are so appreciated :D. Love always from Di XXX

Get ready to use that patterned paper

We at It's a creative world are so pleased to have a very special guest designer join us today.

A huge fanfare please for the uber-talented Paula Sealey. Paula has a fantastic eye for colour and her ability to put patterned papers together is amazing. So, without further adoo I shall hand you over to Paula.

*Hello, and thanks to the ladies at Creative World for asking me to be a guest here.

I have been scrapbooking for around 4 years now, and love the way I can express myself on a page using paper and embellishments. I adore patterned paper, and have managed to amass quite a large collection of it during my scrapping years! Sadly for my bank balance, there is hardly a sheet available that I don't like! I love mixing up different patterns and colours on my layouts, so they tend to be quite bright and vibrant.*

I hope you enjoy them!

Thank you so much for coming to play Paula. Fabulous layouts as always.

Todays post has been sponsored by Jaq at A string of beads. Jaq has donated to the ever growing prize pot for our *Scrap your bosoms* challenge.

Jaq's aunt set up the Crazy hats breast cancer appeal and has raised an amazing £450,000 so far. Some of the *old timers* on UKS may recall colouring in some stamped images to help.

Please have a dig around the back of your sofa or the bottom of your handbag and donate to our Just giving site. It is a fabulous cause and every bit helps. Also, you will be entered into our lucky dipper and could win a fabulous prize.

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