Friday, March 25, 2011

March PTI Blog Hop



For the March Blog Hop over at Papertrey Ink we are challenged to use embroidery floss in a fun and inventive way on a project. This could include stitching, wrapping it around and tying it like ribbon, braiding, accenting tags, embroidered patterns or anything else you can dream up! Something completely foreign to me! The only reason I even have floss is because MFW had a challenge a few months back~so now I have a second chance to use it :o)

Here is the site to check out all the fabulous talent:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/ I probably won't get over there until midnight to see all of the creative projects everyone comes up with.

This is the card I made when we got home from my husband's treatment #3. The card is for a dear friend who is in the hospital enduring all kinds of tests. The inside sentiment says "It may seem up hill now~but we know you will have a speedy trip to good health soon!"My card~ click on the image to see more details. I will most likely tweak the heck out of this before it goes in the mail, just don't have the time right now.
Cardstock: White base and stamped image are PTI: The balloons are stamped on scraps of Bitty Dot Basics Patterned Paper from PTI: "Clouds" from AC Moore
Stamps: Bicycle is from Unity's "Following My Heart" set; Wood Grain (road) is from Stampabilities
Embellishments: buttons from Making Memories; floss (strings on the balloons) from Hancock Fabrics
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15 comments:

  1. beckynoelleMarch 25, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Love the bicycle with the balloons! Super cute!

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  2. ReneeMarch 25, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Helen...super cute!
    So cheerful and I know your friend will appreciate this so much!
    Hope hubby is feeling well after the treatment...I know it's hard for both of you.
    You're in my thoughts!

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  3. Laura IshamMarch 26, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Fun! Makes me think of the movie "Up" for some reason! :)

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  4. Michelle (abzzymom)March 26, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Cute! Like how you used the floss for the balloon strings. Your friend will truly love your card.

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  5. JillMarch 26, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Cuuuuuute, Helen! Just the thing to cheer up a friend. I am going to remember the bicycle/balloon idea, it's a fabulous one!

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  6. InkyfingersMarch 26, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Great idea and a lovely sentiment. I'm sure it will cheer them up.

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  7. Wendy ten HoveMarch 26, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Love this idea! The bike going up with balloons, so pretty!!! Very nice card!

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  8. farmhouse-storyMarch 26, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    such a sweet card with a sweet purpose, helen! hugs to your husband:)

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  9. ~amy~March 26, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    super fun & clever!

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  10. Kay DMarch 26, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I love the floss balloon strings, and the thoughtful message of encouragement- so beautiful!

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  11. Babies-BethMarch 26, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I love the floss for the strings of balloons- such a great idea! It is a sweet message and a sweet card for a friend.

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  12. Jen AdcockMarch 26, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Your card is so much fun. I love the bike with it's button spokes and the flossy balloons. Too fab!

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  13. MarybethMarch 26, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    What a fun and cute card !

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  14. Carol's Ink SpotMarch 30, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Fun card with those balloons flying in the breeze! Cute!

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  15. nancyApril 1, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    One week later and still hopping. So whimsical. The floss looks great as the balloon strings.

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