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Saturday, 18 March 2017

Charity Blog Hop


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Happy Saturday and happy weekend! I'm here today to take part in a super-fun charity blog hop organised by Sandy Allnock! You should have hopped here from the talented Lisa Spangler, but if you haven't then be sure to start out at Sandy's blog for all the deets!

The idea behind this blog hop is to give to charity in the name of a loved one by purchasing a gift from the charity of our choice and create a project based on it. My charity of choice is the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). I fell hook, line, and sinker for this beautiful mug of theirs:

RSPB mug

I have a soft spot for wrens (and robins too!) as they remind me of my dear dad; he'd love to see them in the garden, so it's no surprise that this mug jumped into my online shopping basket. I dug out my Meadow Bird Memory Box die, a new Artsy Flower Parts stamp set from Simon Says Stamp and my beloved Label Love stamp set from Altenew to create this project inspired by it:

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The bird has been paper-pieced from green and white cardstock as well as some peel and stick wood veneer from Seven Hills Crafts. I love how it adds a touch of texture to the bird and the fact that it's adhesive makes it super-easy to paper-piece with too. Bonus! :)

This mug and card will be popping to a dear crafty friend of mine  – I hope that they'll like it! As you can see, my project is a pretty literal take on the mug in both design and colours.

Mug and card

Getting creative and sending happy mail to a friend while donating to a good cause is a wonderful idea. I hope it inspires you to do the same too! There's even more fun to be had with this charitable blog hop as there's fab prizes up for grabs as well:



Simply leave a comment on the blogs for you chance to win one of these prizes from these generous companies. Comments need to be left by Wednesday 22nd March. The lucky winners will be announced on Sandy's blog on Thursday 23rd March. :)

Right, that's all from me today, but next on your hopping adventure is Jessica Frost-Ballas!

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95 comments:

  1. Chris Handy18 March 2017 at 13:29

    Wow, what a great card. Love your inspiration and how well you recreated it.

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  2. ~amy~18 March 2017 at 13:40

    Oh my, THIS is a beauty!!!

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  3. CraftyPaws18 March 2017 at 13:47

    Just WOW! Beautiful card and such a lovely version of that mug illustration! Lovely!

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  4. Lagene18 March 2017 at 13:49

    Wonderful card! It coordinates with the mug perfectly! Thanks fo rsharing your charity choice.

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  5. Melissa T.18 March 2017 at 13:49

    Thank you for being part of the bloghop and sharing your wren card that totally matches the mug. :)

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  6. Swh201318 March 2017 at 13:50

    Your bird is adorable! Dad will be proud of you!

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  7. Caryn18 March 2017 at 13:53

    How exciting to see your blog ping back to life!! Been too long, girl! THIS is awesome - I'd love to receive this card (hint)!
    Big hugs,
    Caryn xxx

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  8. Sandy18 March 2017 at 13:58

    Look at you making such a perfect copy of that wren!! 😍😍😍😍😍 I've always loved birds too...I used to sail and we'd take members of the Audubon Society out on San Francisco Bay to birdwatch, and they'd donate to the org for the privilege. Thanks so much for joining in the hop Aimes!!

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  9. El18 March 2017 at 14:01

    Love you cards. They remind me of my mother in law. Oh how she loved birds, every trip they took she would go bird watching. She was involved in a group in her home town and donated much of her time for the good of the bird community.

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  10. Jeanne-Marie18 March 2017 at 14:21

    Oh wow! You matched the cup perfectly! What a beautiful card with beautiful detail!

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  11. Rufred18 March 2017 at 14:54

    Such a beautiful card and idea.

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  12. very_inky_fingers18 March 2017 at 15:02

    I so love the paper piecing you did on the bird! Wonderful card.

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  13. JoAnn18 March 2017 at 15:06

    Beautiful card and a great take on the bird on your mug. Thanks for sharing. A great blog hop.

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  14. Jennifer Scull18 March 2017 at 15:19

    I had to keep scrolling up and down to be sure that the image on your card and the mug weren't the exact same one! you matched them perfectly!!! wow! and I had not heard of this charity before. thank you for sharing. :)

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  15. Unknown18 March 2017 at 15:28

    I absolutely love how you took inspiration from your mug to make this card it's SO cute love it.

    Angharad locke

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  16. Patty18 March 2017 at 15:32

    Oh Wow!! You replicated that mug beautifully...love it!!

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  17. Megan18 March 2017 at 15:35

    Oh wow! A cute mug, and a fabulous artistic take on it for your card!

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  18. bev p18 March 2017 at 15:49

    Oh, WOW! I am so impressed that the card matched the mug. See, that's why we NEED so many supplies. It's lovely, and I am sure the recipient will be blessed to the max. Thanks for sharing a wonderful idea and a worthy cause.

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  19. McStamper18 March 2017 at 15:52

    What a sweet card.

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  20. May18 March 2017 at 15:56

    your project blows me away! I truly love that mug (I think I need one too!) as well as your card interpretation of the colors and design. Stunning!

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  21. NatQuebec18 March 2017 at 16:02

    Beautiful card, and I love the mug !

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  22. CoolPaperArt18 March 2017 at 16:05

    Really love that wood grain paper. Great for a forest scene with your robin. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!

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  23. NanW18 March 2017 at 16:07

    What a wonderful idea for a blog hop! Love the card.

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  24. Nora Noll18 March 2017 at 16:57

    What a STUNNING card!! It is such a great pairing to that mug. Love your design!!

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  25. Barb18 March 2017 at 17:02

    Sweet, sweet card!

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  26. Joanne Soukup18 March 2017 at 17:04

    So freakin pretty!

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  27. Marsha18 March 2017 at 17:14

    Oh, my goodness! LOVE your bird. What a beautiful card for this mug. wow. Thanks for being a part of this great blog hop.

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  28. Maryanne Mott18 March 2017 at 17:19

    OMG how wonderful. Its so pretty too. TFS

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  29. Jeanne18 March 2017 at 17:21

    Oh my!! I love this! I am a bird lover, too. Love the way you caught the vision for card from the cup!

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  30. Unknown18 March 2017 at 17:53

    Thank you for participating in the charity blog hop!

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  31. Kjudy118 March 2017 at 18:29

    What a great card. I'm sure the friend will really appreciate the card and gift!

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  32. Barbara18 March 2017 at 18:48

    Beautiful card and a wonderful idea to help a charity.

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  33. Ruth18 March 2017 at 19:34

    Your bird card is beautiful, and matches your lovely mug so well!

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  34. Nezumi_rei18 March 2017 at 19:46

    I love the combination of materials on your card. Thanks for sharing your charity, my dad is a big fan of birds too.

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  35. Melissa18 March 2017 at 19:53

    Wow, what a beautiful mug and card. Your interpretation of the mug to the card is brilliant! I have a friend who is an avid bird watcher/photographer. I've already sent her the link. :)

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  36. Ann K.18 March 2017 at 20:01

    That is such a neat idea to use the wood veneer...

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  37. Hannah18 March 2017 at 20:10

    Your card looks AMAZING! My bestie is a bird lover, I am inspired to make her a similar card. Thank you so much for the inspiration you've provided!

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  38. Miriam Leech18 March 2017 at 20:12

    Your card is spot on to your lovely mug! What an awesome charity!!!! And what an honor to your dad!

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  39. Mary-Anne V18 March 2017 at 20:59

    That mug is so sweet and I love how you recreated it on your card. I adore the wood veneer paper...it creates a great texture like you said.

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  40. Anonymous18 March 2017 at 21:05

    Lovely card and mug. And a great cause!

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  41. Anonymous18 March 2017 at 21:11

    Great card. Thanks for your donation.
    dmc4042

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  42. Anonymous18 March 2017 at 21:27

    Your card is so cute!!! Made me smile:)

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  43. Daria Z.18 March 2017 at 21:34

    What a beautiful card! Wonderful take on that pretty mug.

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  44. Unknown18 March 2017 at 21:48

    Love this! Beautiful card!

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  45. LibLady18 March 2017 at 22:26

    Such a beautiful card!

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  46. Unknown18 March 2017 at 23:35

    I love how your inspiration piece, your card and your charity are all coordinated! Very nice! Thank you for sharing!

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  47. terriavidreader (IN-USA)19 March 2017 at 00:13

    just beautiful.

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  48. Kleri19 March 2017 at 00:27

    Fantastic idea!Thank you for the inspiration!

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  49. Wendy S.19 March 2017 at 00:28

    love the bird, very cute

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  50. $Million$ Dollar Designs19 March 2017 at 00:52

    Perfect replication of the coffee mug! Beautiful card!

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  51. Unknown19 March 2017 at 01:03

    What a great card....looks so much like the tea cup. I love the bright red of the Cardinals in winter. Such a surprise against the white snow. And I love the Blue Birds as well.Your card is beautiful and your charity is a wonderful one. We need our birds.

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  52. Lisa19 March 2017 at 01:18

    Aimes! This is fantastic. I couldn't resist that mug either, but I'm trying to right now. :)

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  53. Donna19 March 2017 at 01:31

    Beautiful card, great inspiration!

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  54. Heather19 March 2017 at 02:36

    What a gorgeous mug! And I love how you translated it into your card! Fabulous card!

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  55. Robin Patrick19 March 2017 at 02:44

    I'm learning a lot on these blog hops. I had no idea there was such a thing as peal and stick wood veneer. And I too love Wrens and Robins. I'm old enough that when I was in grade school there was only one other kid names Robin and he was a boy. When everyone else was going through the "I hate my name" phase I still loved mine. LOVE your card; the colors, texture and subject.

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  56. Abby19 March 2017 at 02:50

    Very cute!

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  57. Bunny Dobbie19 March 2017 at 03:08

    What an amazing replica! Beautiful work!

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  58. Lisaerica19 March 2017 at 04:23

    Awesome rendition Amy! It's super cute and pretty too. I really like that mug, it might have to fly into my cart, lol. Love this idea. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

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  59. Unknown19 March 2017 at 04:29

    Love your mug and your card!!!! Great charity.

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  60. Brian's Mom19 March 2017 at 04:35

    Even if your card is "a pretty literal take on the mug in both design and colours" it is very beautiful and elegant. I love it.

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  61. cindybearj19 March 2017 at 04:47

    What a beautiful card. I love the materials you used, very creative. I love that mug too!

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  62. Loopyloo19 March 2017 at 06:10

    Lovely idea to match the mug, and so very cute.

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  63. StampinwithAloha19 March 2017 at 08:43

    Love the colors of the bird and the design is perfect!

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  64. Jean19 March 2017 at 10:04

    What a lovely card! Love the inspiration!

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  65. RobynM50019 March 2017 at 10:22

    Beautiful card. You are very talented.

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  66. Isabel Z19 March 2017 at 11:47

    What a wonderful idea for a blog. I have been inspired by all of you to donate to our local food bank. Thank you for the inspiration

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  67. Kathy J in Ellicott City19 March 2017 at 12:45

    Love the card! Beautiful!

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  68. liz19 March 2017 at 14:48

    Your ca d and mug....a perfect match!

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  69. jintyoo719 March 2017 at 16:00

    Wonderful Blog Hop! Love your cup and your card is just beautiful :-)

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  70. Dee Earnshaw19 March 2017 at 16:17

    Cute card and perfect for Spring:)

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  71. Denise Bryant19 March 2017 at 17:01

    Beautiful mug and card! I love the colors!

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  72. Tami B19 March 2017 at 17:03

    Wow, you would think the card and mug were a purchased set since they match so well. Great job!

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  73. Jennifer B.19 March 2017 at 17:06

    Well done! Thanks for taking part in Sandy's Charity Blog Hop!

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  74. Dianne19 March 2017 at 20:19

    Love your card and what a wonderful idea ! This is a great opportunity for your readers to discover some new and worthy charities!

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  75. Unknown19 March 2017 at 20:32

    That card is seriously so pretty, and so professional looking! It looks like it was meant for that mug! What a fabulous idea :)

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  76. Sabrina19 March 2017 at 20:38

    Absolutely beautiful!!

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  77. Unknown19 March 2017 at 20:38

    Lovely card, great charity!

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  78. Rose W19 March 2017 at 22:10

    Nice set of cup n card! Wonderful charity.

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  79. Kemma20 March 2017 at 00:49

    Wow, I am liking finding out about all these charities and seeing the nice cards. I look forward to checking out all the blogs!

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  80. Cary20 March 2017 at 01:41

    So cute and clever how you matched the mug. Great gift.

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  81. Cristina20 March 2017 at 12:17

    I love this so much!! I love how you were inspired to make the card from the pretty mug!

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  82. Arianna Barbara20 March 2017 at 13:38

    Wow!!! This is such a wonderful idea!!! Love your adorable card! So cute!!!

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  83. Amy20 March 2017 at 14:52

    I haven't heard of this organization, but I'll definitely research it more. I love your color combination and paper piecing is so much fun to do.

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  84. Michele K. Henderson20 March 2017 at 16:23

    Wow, Aimes, your inspiration for your card from that pretty mug is absolutely AMAZING! I love any organization that helps care for and protect our beautiful birds! Thanks for being a part of this!
    Take Care!
    Michele

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  85. Ericka Strange20 March 2017 at 17:32

    Wow!! What a gorgeous card and I love the paper piecing so pretty and matches the cup perfectly. Thanks for the inspiration and educating me on a new charity!

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  86. Sue D20 March 2017 at 22:27

    You did a fabulous job recreated this mug as a card.

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  87. Custom Crafty Lady21 March 2017 at 03:01

    What a great idea for inspiration. I like the card. I enjoy bird watching.
    Thanks, Erica

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  88. Kirsty Vittetoe21 March 2017 at 04:58

    Oh my, I am loving your beautiful work!

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  89. karenmariehansen21 March 2017 at 15:26

    I love the way you translated the mug into a card! The wood veneer is beautiful.

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  90. Lisa A creations21 March 2017 at 22:26

    Wow! It's amazing how you paired your card exactly with the mug! So beautiful! And I like how you put some wood for the wings to give the bird some texture. Thanks for sharing!

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  91. Unknown22 March 2017 at 13:08

    That is a truly lovely mug and a perfectly matched card, I adore it!

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  92. cghundley22 March 2017 at 15:45

    Beautiful thought
    behind your gift.
    Love the way your
    card came out.
    Carla from Utah

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  93. Kerry M22 March 2017 at 22:40

    what a beautiful card!!!

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  94. Jane23 March 2017 at 02:51

    Love your choice of charity! I used to raise small parrots, red and yellow canaries and lovebirds! Love your pretty card too!

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  95. Ozjane23 March 2017 at 05:26

    Cute bird...I also love watching the birds in the garden

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