Thursday 19 May 2016

Stampin Friends May Blog Hop - Thinking of You, Get Well, Sympathy #SFMayHop

Welcome to the Stampin Friends May Blog Hop! The theme this month is 'Thinking of You, Get Well & Sympathy' I have no doubt you will see a variety of amazing creations from all our hoppers. If you arrived from Kathies Rotti's blog thank you for continuing with the hop. Don't forget to click the Next button to check out Maria Willis' beautiful creations. PLUS keep reading for a chance to win a bunch of new crafty presents!
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This month we also have 3 amazing Guest Hoppers that you should definitely check out.
This month I have created projects with some new and some retiring items. This time of year is a little sad as some favourites from the Stampin'Up! Annual catalogue will retire but of course they are being replaced with some new and STUNNING goodies! This fits perfectly with our Thinking of You, Get Well, Sympathy theme this month.

Just Sitting Here Card
If you haven't seen the new catalogue yet there's only 12 more sleeps to go until you can start ordering  from it! Here is a new stamp set 'Sitting Here' that is just soooo lovely! I have used only 2 colours Dapper Denim & Soft Suede. They're not 2 colours I would normally put together however I think they work really well on this card. The swing stamp is so adorable and those cute cushions GOSH!
The inside carries the theme through. After watching Ruth Trice in the UK and her gorgeous collection of InColour cards, I was inspired to create a monotoned card. I used this card for my Monthly card class and the girls looooved it! As the set has other little pictures, there were some cats and pot plant ones in the mix. My tip for keeping the swing white and crisp is to create a post-it note mask. Stamp swing onto Whisper White in Soft Suede, place mask over the top and complete all your sponging and stamping. 

'Doctors' Goodie bag
This cute little bag of treats is made from Stampin' Up! Corrugated cardstock. This is one of the retiring items. You can just see the inside and I lined it with some envelope paper. For the embellishments I actually sewed the buttons on and the tag is attached to the linen thread that wraps around the buttons. I sponged it all over for a used look and decorated the corners with circles punched with the 1-3/8" punch.
Make the Base of this Bag:
Base measures 6" x 12" and scored at 3" & 5"
The side panels measure 2-1/4" x 3" - you will need to score a 1/4" around 3 sides.
For the flap I cut a strip 2-1/2" x 6" rounded the corners and stapled it to the back.
Who wouldn't love a little treat when they're under the weather? 
Tea, tissues and choccies (aka 'pills')
Bending corrugated cardstock can be difficult, I used a glass bottle to curve the lid.
    Be inspired with this colour combination, feel free to share and pin it!
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    One lucky commenter will win an awesome crafty present from every blogger! You can enter by commenting once on every blog hop post. That means you have 15 chances to win 15 crafty prizes!
    Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed seeing my project please leave me a comment I'd love to hear what you think!  Be sure to hop your way through all the projects to see all the amazing projects created by the Stampin Friends team! Up next we have my stamping friend Maria Willis!! 
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    38 comments:

    1. I noticed you have been hopping in front of me by a few minutes lol….LOVE your card, the detail is stunning!!!!! What a great idea to cut out and cover the swing as you sponge, I hope to remember that in the future. Thanks for sharing your talent with us all!!!!!
      Cari
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    2. Your get well card is so beautiful. The porch swing looks so relaxing. Very nice doctors bag.

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    3. Wow! The doctor's bag is awesome!!!

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    4. Wow, love this card...I love blue and this is perfect! Oh, that doctor bag would make me feel better :)

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    5. Oh my! Your projects are gorgeous! #‎SFMayHop

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    6. Wow your projects are awesome and amazing!!!!! #‎SFMayHop

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    7. Amazing card and doctors bag!

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    8. Amazing card and doctors bag!

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    9. I love the mix of stamps you used on your card Carolina! Stunning!

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    10. So cute. What acute idea.

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    11. Very cute. Love the doctor's bag. #SFMayHop

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    12. I love the use of a post it note masking for the swing! Great idea! #SFMayHop

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    13. One word, Wow! Just love the swing and the colors you used. It has a very restful feel to it. And, the dog curled up inside. How cute is that? And, the doctor's bag is just amazing. Thanks for the masking tip, too!

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    14. #‎SFMayHop‬
      Love the doctors goodie bag! and the card is precious!

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    15. Your card is gorgeous! Love! The 3D project is awesome as well! #SFMayHop

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    16. I love how you didn't forget the inside! Great tip for the masking bench! #SFMayHop

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      1. Congratulations Rachael you are our May winner!!! Please email me or Maria Willis your address so we can send you lots of goodies!

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    17. Love the inside of this card almost as well as the front! Just perfect! #sfmayhop

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    18. Love these colors great card! #sfmayhop

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    19. Love the card and bag!!!

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    20. #‎SFMayHop‬ I love your porch swing card! Awesome! TFS!

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    21. Love your card and the colors you chose.

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    22. Hi Carolina! I just adore your card and doctor's bag- I will be caseing you for sure!!

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    23. Love this card and bag! That swing sure looks inviting! ‪#‎SFMayHop

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    24. Love your cards & your helpful tips, thank you Carolina :) ‪#‎SFMayHop‬

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    25. Lovely card and very cute bag - can't wait to try these! Thanks! #SFMayHop

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    26. Great projects Carolina, love them both. Thanks for the handy tips, will need to try them out. #SFMayHop

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    27. Great tip on the swing pot it note cover. Love both projects!

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    28. love this card and project. I'm going to try that masking some day. Thanks for giving me such inspiration. #SFMAYHOP

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    29. Such a beautiful and creative card and Doctor's goodie bag! I never would have thought of it! I love your work!

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    30. Really nice card with the masking technique. I have been looking for ideas on using this new stamp set and think you did a great job with it! #SFMayHop

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    31. It's so cute -- I''d have a bit of a tough time parting with it :)

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    32. #SFMayHop I also have this stamp set and wasn't sure how to use it thanks for the idea beautiful card and box

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    33. Oh my gosh! I love the inside of your card! That dog looks so cozy you just have to smile!
      Your doctor's bag is awesome! I'm so bummed that corrugated paper is retiring.
      -Maria

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    34. I really like these cards. You have a cute style. #SFMayHop

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    35. which stamp set did the flowers come from. I cannot seem to locate it.

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    Thank you for stopping by today, Id love to hear what you thought of my project! Thank you