Thursday, October 1, 2015

Hop to Stop + MHKDesigns


Hi, friends!  I feel so honored to let you know that MHKDesigns is sponsoring the Hop to Stop this month!  One lucky winner will be chosen to win three stamp sets and three paper packs from the MHKDesigns store!  You'll receive the products below, plus one set and one paper pack of your choice!


So, what is this hop all about?  October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this hop is designed to raise awareness about domestic violence, an issue that impacts 1 in 4 women, and the resources that are available to assist victims of domestic violence. 

This hop will go until the 14th of the month, and winners will be announced on the 17th. Any type of papercraft/mixed media art project is welcome, as long as it *features* the color purple (domestic violence awareness color).

For more information about domestic violence, its impacts, and available resources, visit the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

I made two creations for this hop.  They use products that I'm offering as prizes.  My first creation is a card using the Rainbow of Ribbons stamp set, Rainbow of Ribbons paper pack, Positively Purple paper pack, and Butterfly Wisdom stamp set.  Check it out...


I used the purple ribbon paper and image as my focal panel, then added one of the butterflies from the Butterfly Wisdom set as an embellishment.  Some rhinestones were added for shine and finish.


The sentiment is from the Rainbow of Ribbons set.  I punched and layered it, then added a row of liquid pearls to anchor it.


The card base was gussied up with some Positively Purple paper, a doily, some ribbon, rhinestones, and liquid pearls.  All purples and white, of course!


The next project is an art journal page that I decided to frame.  It will be given as a gift. :)  It uses the Butterfly Wisdom set.  Take a peek...



I used the collage image from the set and watercolored the images.  I added washi tape around it and in the middle, then added a fussy cut sentiment.  Some glitter and liquid pearls were added as accents.




I really love how these projects both turned out.  I hope you do, too!  Please leave me a comment below to let me know your thoughts!



GIVEAWAY ALERT!

I will also be giving away these four specially made products to one person who comments here on my post...for every 20 comments! That's right, the more comments, the more chances to win!  Tell your friends! :)


Thank you so much for stopping by, friends!  I hope you take some time in the next few days to make something and link up with the Hop to Stop!  Some of my gals are also sharing samples with these products, so check out their blogs, too!


Here are the links~


That's all for me today.  I'll be back soon with other crafty pursuits!  Until then, HUGS and happy {digital} stamping! :)

blog sig 2015-16 photo Signature_1.png

53 comments:

KarinsArtScrap said...

beautifulllllllll Mynn
Gr Karin

Jennifer Scull said...

both your card and framed journal page are beautiful! I can tell you poured a lot of your heart into these projects. :)

thank you for being a sponsor, too!

KT Fit Kitty said...

Wow, Mynn! Thank you so much for sponsoring the hop! It is such a worthy cause. Your card is gorgeous - your papers and butterfly are so beautiful! Your framed journal page is stunning! I love butterflies anyway but this is really gorgeous! Thanks for all you are doing for this hop!

BożenA said...

Great card, wonderful message, ribbon symbolizes the unity and support ..
Regards,
Bozen

Becca Cruger said...

Wow Mynn - how do you do it? I seriously want to know how you can just keep pumping out card after cool card like this! These designs are so graphic and amazing, and the framed art journal page is divine!!! Love the butterfly stamps! Thank you SO much for being such a class act and sponsoring the hop. I feel so blessed.

Lynda said...

Love both of your creations...although I must admit I am partial to the beautiful butterflies!

New Creations said...

Two great projects, love how you used the purple in your beautiful creation, love that collage frame, so graceful!

Lynda said...

Beautiful creations...I must say I am partial to the butterflies they are simply stunning. Thank you for supporting such a worthy cause.

sue t. said...

Mynn- awesome creations for a great cause!

lisa808 said...

Awesome projects!!! Your card is a beauty and the framed collage is gorgeous. tfs

Anonymous said...

These projects are just beautiful Mynn :-)

Em Louise Fairley said...

These are all absolutely STUNNING, Mynn! I LOVE them all!
HUGS!
Em xxx

Michele K. Henderson said...

Beautiful cards and projects, Mynn! I just love how detailed and delicate the butterflies look! Great hop to be a part of too!
Take care!
Michele

Peanut said...

Super projects, Mynn! Beautiful colours and embellishments. And the butterflies are gorgeous!
hugs, Asha

Monika Skinner said...

Great card, Mynn! The sentiment is just perfect. ☺ x

Jerrie said...

Mynn, I love your card and the papers and the ribbon with the butterfly in the center. Then I saw the journal page in the frame...absolutely stunning.

Donna said...

Stunning card and your framed collage is amazing!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Your projects are great, and it's a worthy cause!

Michele K. Henderson said...

Beautiful card, Mynn! I love how pretty and delicate the butterfly card is -- just lovely! I think you've really captured the spirit and the theme of the Hop to Stop well!
Take care!
Michele

Chris Dring said...

Wow! That card! That framed journal page! Both are so stunning!! Thank you for being such a generous supporter for this amazing blog hop!

cm said...

Gorgeous cards, Mynn...you've captured the essence of this hop with butterfly images that inspire hope for 'new life'.
~carol

DJC said...

Such a wonderful cause! Love your designs Mynn!

Lisa Elton said...

These are beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Hello Mynn, your projects are amazing, thank you for sharing. I am visiting you via Becca's blog Hop To Stop.

Jade xx

Michele said...

your card is so gorgeous. I love the butterfly over the ribbon! I came by from the hop to stop. I love what you did in tribute to this theme. xo

Andrea W said...

Fantastic card! I love the mix of purple papers and details. Then your framed butterfly art journal page is very inspiring. So glad MHKDesigns is sponsoring the Hop To Stop.

Lisa said...

Mynn, these projects are gorgeous! It's so funny because I knew I had been to this blog before and was reading thru and didn't realize it was you til I got to the bottom. So glad I stumbled upon this one while going thru the coffee lovers posts.

Lee-Anne said...

Wow, Mynn...these are both so gorgeous! So glad to see you framed that journal page...it is amazing and so inspiring! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving some love :)

Valerija said...

Wonderful projects. Love all the details and great sentiment.
Well done!
Have a nice day.
Hugs, Valerija

Vickie Y said...

Both projects are beautiful, Mynn! Love the butterflies! And, the ribbon with the butterfly is stunning!

Sandi said...

Thank you for the sweet comment left on my card for the Hop to Stop. I love your two cards....thanks for a chance at your awesome giveaway.

Carol said...

Two beautiful creations Mynn, love the framed journal page.Thanks for stopping by my blog too. Carol x

Fikreta said...

this is very pretty card
thank you for chance to win
have a nice day
hugs!

Sheri Gilson said...

Gorgeous! Love the ribbon and all the pretty shades of purple!

SewPaperPaint said...

Both of these projects are just super for this awesome hop! Great work and thanks so much for the chance at the giveaway. <3

Marlena M. said...

Such gorgeous projects (I love your framed piece so much) and generous prizes! Thank you~

Shawna said...

OH Mynn look at this beautiful card.. All of made with your product.. I just adore it, so pretty and with a fantastic message...

Tiffani Trumble said...

I love the shade of purple ribbon you used and the card is just delightful! Thank you for sharing your talent with us and showing us what your gifts are!

Tiffani Trumble said...

I love the shade of purple ribbon you used and the card is just delightful! Thank you for sharing your talent with us and showing us what your gifts are!

TracyM #6773 said...

BEAUTIFUL projects!!!
LOVE the PURPLE, LOVE your butterflies!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for being a sponsor for this very important cause and for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION :)

Lyndal said...

Fabulous cards Mynn, and a super worthy cause!

Dana Joy said...

Stunning card Mynn. Absolutely gorgeous.

Karen C said...

I love butterfly creations. They have a special meaning to me. This is gorgeous!!
Hugs,
Karen C

Nancy Richards said...

This is a lovely card! And the journal page is amazing!! Thank you for sharing your talent. I think it is awesome that you are also a sponsor - it is certainly for a good cause!

Becca Yahrling said...

I just love this. I love the purple ribbon. I love the butterfly. Love the whole design. Beautiful.

Christine said...

What beautiful projects! The purple butterflies are gorgeous and the sentiments are perfect for the occasion! Thank you for raising awareness for such an important issue. Godspeed to all who need a way out of domestic violence.

D.Ann C said...

Thanks for sponsoring this important hop!
I love the elegance of black and purple and the butterflies are lovely, too!! Thanks for the chance!

Em Louise Fairley said...

I'm back again now I've finally linked up. Absolutely LOVE the card.
Hugs,
Em x

Sarah said...

Absolutely stunning!!!

Kim B said...

Gorgeous.......... Great cause :)

Katy said...

Wow! Your card is just beautiful. The background-sentiment-everything! And your framed art-very beautiful also! :)

Helen Gullett said...

Oh wow... these cards are gorgeous! Love the sentiment, very sweet and encouraging!

LeeAnn McKinney said...

Thank you for sharing and caring, greats cards