Pretty Paper Studio turned FIVE this month and they are celebrating via a Blog Hop with some of the best bloggers in town! I am humbled to be included in the list and showcase my creativity to you, whilst giving you the chance to win an Amazing Prize worth AED 1,250! Read on to find out how…

Gratitude Project by Mummy On My Mind

So here it is! My Gratitude Project for the Pretty Paper Studio Blog Hop. The theme given: Gratitude, was very apt since I monthly brainstorm a list of things I am grateful for on my blog, titled “Things I said Alhumdulillah for”, and I truly believe that being grateful is the key to happiness.

Alhumdulillah means “All Praise is due to God” and are the words uttered by a Muslim when he/she is expressing gratitude to Allah. I find myself saying this numerous times a day and so for this project, I decided to state Five things that I am grateful for, which is rather difficult to pinpoint!(Try it yourself.) Also, I chose five rather than any other number since PPS is turning 5!

Covering the lid of a cardboard box with water colour paper, which I painted in hues of blue and green, whilst adding salt to enrich the texture, my base of this project was ready. I used the materials from the Pretty Paper Studio, including sequins, 3D Flowers, 3D Letter Stickers and coloured card. As soon as I saw the colours and the sequins, a peacock was formed in my mind (I think I even mentioned it on my InstaStories whilst unboxing the supplies!), and after drafting out ideas, I decided to have the five things I was grateful for as individual peacock feathers, whilst the peacock body would be created out of shimmering green and blue sequins.

Alhumdulillah For:

1. Family

Family is everything. I am thankful for my two boys , Mr Z and Master Z, every single day. Apart from these two special people, I am also very grateful for my extended family and their support.

2. Cuddles

Who doesn’t love them? Master Z’s cuddles especially are the softest and full of love. Even if I have to pry them out of him sometimes!

3. Knowledge

Knowledge is power. I am thankful for the knowledge that I have been given, through the education I have had, and I am always on the hunt for more. In my understanding, the more knowledge you have, the better informed you are to make wiser decisions, whether this knowledge is acquired through experiences or books.

4. Health

Without this, we would be paralysed indeed. I am thankful to wake up each morning with my health intact, especially knowing that many people are often not so fortunate and thus have many limitations in what they can do. Good health is truly such a huge blessing.

5. Faith

I am thankful for having the belief that I have in God. Faith will take you places, and we all know the wonders one can do if you simply believe in yourself. Believing that you can do better. Believing that you can accomplish your tasks. Believing that you will succeed.

So, there’s my interpretation of the Gratitude Project using the wonderful craft supplies from Pretty Paper Studio. Let me know what you think of it!

Here’s a little Process Video I made of creating the Gratitude Project…

So, how does this Blog Hop work?

Grab a cup of coffee as this is going to take some time. With the Pretty Paper Studio blog hop post as a starting point, visit every blog listed below and leave a genuine comment on each of them. Do not forget to leave a comment everywhere! The PPS Design Team and Guest Bloggers have put in a lot of effort this month, you got to leave some love.

The next step is to follow the Guest Bloggers on Instagram (links below), like Pretty Paper Studio on their Facebook Page, follow them on Instagram and Pinterest, subscribe to their YouTube Channel, and join their Facebook Group. Once you are done, simply leave a comment on the original PPS Blog Hop Post to let them know that you have followed the instructions.

Blog Hop Prize

One winner will be picked randomly and will receive a Silhouette Cameo 3 Electronic Cutting Machine worth AED 1250. Simple. International entries are welcome too! You got to follow all the instructions to stand a chance though – that’s the only condition.

Blog Hop Winner Announcement

Blog Hop ends on May 1st, 2017 and a winner will be announced here on May 5th, 2017. In sha Allah. Alright then, hop on!

Pretty Paper Studio

Cuddles And Crumbs (Abigail Caidoy)

Designs By Donna Espiritu (Donna Espiritu)

Explore With Mafaza (Mafaza Haleem)

Handmade With Love (Ujjwal Gupta) 

You Are Here —> Mummy On My Mind (Zeyna Sanjania)

Papermade by Ing (Ingrid Lim)

Quill And Punch Works (Hussena Calcuttwala)

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