Welcome to Stampin' Friends August 2016 Blog Hop! If you came from Andrea Tracy-Tucker's blog thank you for continuing on with the hop. Don't forget to click on the NEXT button at the bottom to go to Elizabeth Jeane's blog.
I am so excited to have been asked to be a guest blogger on this month's hop! The theme this month is HOPE - and it was perfect timing, as I was able to create these projects that will go to a special friend who just found out she has cancer.
I was trying to think of something that would inspire her, and help her on this journey. So I created a card and mini journal set - reminding her that there are going to be good things ahead, and that she has "GOT" this fight!
The card is made using the Stampin' Up! set "You've Got This", as well as Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Basic Black and Whisper White cardstock. The gems and the flower were colored using Blendabilities alcohol inks. Even though they are not currently available for sale - mine all still work perfectly. My hope is that they will come back some day. I just love the COLOR I got on the flower and am sure it will cheer my friend.
And I was thinking this mini journal could be used to keep a record of her appts, or her health, or just her thoughts along the way.
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Click below to see the next stop on this blog hop - and stop back soon!! ~Maureen
Blogs participating this month -
Elizabeth Jeanne
Kim Lamos
Kathie Rotti
Angela Lorenz
Christine Pennington
Barbara Welch
Steph Jandrow
Melissa Thomas
Carolina Evans
Cindy Waldroff
Lynn Streifert
Siara Acdal
Andrea Tracy-Tucker
Maureen Rauchfuss - YOU ARE HERE
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So with all of the packing going on - I finally placed my first personal order (besides my preorder of course). It was tough - I'm trying to pace myself - anything I purchase here I have to pack and move - but there are a few things I just could not resist. So here goes - my top five favorite new sets in the brand new Stampin' Up! catalog.
#1 - Sprinkles of Life - the new Ronald McDonald Charities set - proceeds from this set go to support Ronald McDonald Charities. What makes it really fun is that we have a matching Tree Builder punch - that will punch out most of the pieces of this set - makes it so versatile, and I can't wait to play with it.
#2 - Over the Rainbow - I love love all of the new watercolor look stamps. But I am especially fond of Rainbows - they bring me joy, make me smile and remind me of God's promises. This set is great and I love the sentiments.
#3 - Wild About Flowers - and I guess I am. I need another flower set like I need a hole in my head - but could not resist this one. It combines the silhouette look that is amazing with some fun flowers you can add with pops of color and some nice sentiments also - soooo I had to have it :)
#4 - You've Got This - This set is amazing to me. The first time I saw it in the catalog it caught my eye and every time since I am just drawn to it. I got it on my pre-order, and have used it a couple times already - and am anxious to see what else I can make with it. And....its a flower :) LOL
#5 - Tin of Cards Stamp Set - Now I have to be honest - this would not normally be on my favorites list -but it coordinates with an amazing Tin of Cards project kits shown below the set. To me it is all a MUST HAVE and will be the first class I offer after moving to Arizona - so ladies in Prescott - be ready for me :)
So that's it - my five favorite sets. Stop by soon to see my five favorite new accessories. And this is only the beginning - there is so much more I want. If you want any of these products let me know and I'll get them ordered - or you can shop directly through my website - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net - and orders will be shipped directly to you! ~Maureen
