Papertrey Playhouse- Spring & Scrap Challenge

Hello, and welcome!
Today I'm sharing my project for the Papertrey Playhouse challenge. This challenge is to use ribbon scraps and/ or spring colors. I didn't really have any ribbon scraps, but the patterned papers I used were scraps from previous projects, so that counts, right?
I made two Easter cards for my daughter's teachers, and here is what they look like:

Okay, so I think I might just have a good bit of fun with the Scrambled Egg stamp set; such adorable images!
What's in it:
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink- White, New Leaf
Patterned Paper: Making Memories
Stamps: Papertrey Ink- Scrambled Eggs
Ink: Papertrey Ink- Smokey Shadow
Dies: Spellbinders- Classic Rectangles; Papertrey Ink- Egg die, Heart border die
Flowers: Prima
Pom Pom: Simplicity (cut from pom pom trim)
So there 'ya have it; now I need to figure out some sort of treat bags for the other little kiddos in La Princessa's class. There's always something to make, right?
Bye!

The Liebster Award

So... how sweet is this?

I've received this darling award from Audrey, and I'm just tickled about it.
Meant to "share the love", this award is for bloggers with less than 200 followers.

Here is what you should do if you've been chosen for this award:

1. Thank the giver and link back to the blogger who gave it to you.
2. Reveal your five blogger picks and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog
3. Copy and paste the award on your blog (see above)
4. Hope that those you award forward it to their favorite bloggers.

I'm sending this award to the following five lovely ladies:

Leigh
Elena
Rebecca
Gayatri
Deb


So, go have a little look see at these blogs, and leave these ladies some love.
My humble thanks again to Audrey!

Make It Monday- Creating Large Frames with Smaller Frame Stamps

Hi there!
I'm sharing my project for the current Make It Monday challenge with you today. The challenge is to take a smaller frame stamp, and make a larger frame from it, using some creative stamping.
I can say my stamp collection is seriously light on frame images, as I was beginning to wonder whether I was going to find anything useful. However...
The rectangular frame image from PTI's anniversary set, Pretty Peonies, turned out to be quite lovely for this technique, and I used it to make my sweet hubby's birthday card (his birthday is in just a few short days). Here is my card:

I chose to make something fairly clean and simple, not my favorite type of card to make, but {sigh}, this is supposed to be a masculine card after all...
What's in it: (all supplies are from Papertrey Ink, except the markers)
Cardstock: Rustic Cream, New Leaf, Kraft, Blueberry Sky
Stamps: Pretty Peonies, Mat Stack 4 Collection, Delightful Dahlias, Masculine Motifs
Inks: Fine Linen, Classic Kraft, New Leaf, Enchanted Evening, True Black
Dies: Delightful Dahlias
Markers: Copic
Have a truly blessed day; I hope to chat at you again soon.

PTI Blog Hop- Interactive cards

Happy Saturday to you!
It's time once again for one of my favorite days of the month, the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop.
This month's theme is interactive cards.
I'm going to be honest here, my heart sank when I heard the theme.
Interactive cards and I aren't exactly BFFs, but it's difficult for me to resisit a PTI blog hop, so I created my son's birthday card (he turned 19 yesterday, btw) with an interactive feature on both the front and inside of the card. Here 'tis:

I fashioned a money holder from the seed packet die, which rests nicely between the foam squares of my main panel.
For the inside, and this is the part you really shouldn't laugh at, you'll see why the interactive features and me don't get along so well:

I die cut a circle from the Limitless Layers 2 1/2" dies, and then cut it into the spiral.
What's in it: (all supplies are from Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: Rustic White, Kraft
Stamps: Boy Basics: Simple Circles, Think Big Favorites #12, Grunge Me, Star Prints, Postmarks
Inks: Summer Sunrise, Hawaiian Shores, Pure Poppy, Classic Kraft
Dies: Seed packet, By The Numbers, Limitless Layers 2 1/2", Stars
Impression Plate: Animal Prints
That's it for now.
Thanks for taking a peek, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Make It Monday- Glittered Buttons

Hiya, and welcome!
I finally got the chance yesterday to make a card for this weeks Make It Monday challenge, so today I get to share it.
This week is glittered buttons- so fun!
I've been itching to use the Lace Bouquet set as a background, and I've also been itching to use "A Big Thank You", a free mini set that was included in my last two Papertrey Ink orders. Such a beautiful image. I wanted to do something that reminds me of Debbie Olson- who else puts soft pinks and creams together the way she does? {happy sigh}. So..... here is my card:

I used Martha Stewart crystal glitter on clear buttons to keep things soft and dainty, and included a handmade vellum flower. Too bad my photography skills are lacking, this is truly soft and sweet IRL.
Thanks for popping by; I hope you have an incredible day. :-)

PTI Butterflies and Leaves Challenge

Hiya, and Happy Monday! {yes, that is sometimes an oxymoron  :-) }
I think this is the fastest I have been able to complete one of the challenges for Papertrey Ink's 5th Anniversary celebration.
Today the challenge is to create something with both a butterfly (or butterflies) and leaves.
I thought it was high time to use some Autumn Rose, and there is an image in the Round and Round set that I adore, AND it also happens to contain both a butterfly and leaves.
Here it is; I believe this will be La Princessa's Valentine's Day card from her mummy.

Supplies used: (everything is from Papertrey Ink, except the pearls)
Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Sweet Blush, Autumn Rose
Stamps: Round and Round, Mat Stack 4 Collection, Heart Prints (sentiment)
Inks: Versamark, Autumn Rose, Smokey Shadow
Dies: Mat Stack 2, mat Stack 4, Filagree Border
Buttons: Sweet Blush vintage buttons
Pearls: Basic Grey, K & Company
I hope you all have a "sweet" day, both today and tomorrow, just in case I don't get to chat with you again before then.

PTI Hearts Challenge

Happy Saturday to you all!
I'd like to share my project for Papertrey Ink's "Heart" Challenge today, to incorporate hearts into your project.
Luckily, I needed to make the treat buckets for La Princessa's teachers for Valentine's Day, so this was a perfect challenge for that.
Just forgive the dark photos, m'kay? I was running out of natural light by the time I was ready to photograph these, so....
Here they are:

These tags are heavily inspired by something I saw from Melissa Phillips the other day. I believe she had attached them to the fronts of glassine envelopes. When I saw them, I knew they would make just the most darling hanging tags.
I've been hoarding these two little buckets for ages (I think I picked them up at the Dollar Spot at Target). Inside are cellophane bags filled with heart shaped Dove chocolates. Ah, chocolate- happy sigh- :-).
I ran borders of the Filagree and Hearts border dies around the top edge of the bucket, and then tied my tag to the handle. Very simple, really, but still a handmade touch that I hope brings a smile to the face of my baby's teachers.
Supplies used:
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink- White, Hibiscus Burst
Patterned paper: Prima- Madeline Collection
Stamps: Papertrey Ink- Tag-its #5, Love Lives Here, Heart Prints
Inks: Papertrey Ink- Pure Poppy, Autumn Rose, Raspberry Fizz
Dies: Papertrey Ink- Mat Stack 5, Layerz Mat Stack 5, Beautiful Blooms II #1, Love Lives Here, Christmas Poinsettias
Impression Plate: Papertrey Ink- Woodgrain
Buttons: Papertrey Ink- Classic Kraft vintage buttons
Felt: Papertrey Ink- Raspberry Fizz, Scarlet Jewel, Simply Chartreuse
Ribbon: various items from my stash
Pearls: K & Company
That's it for now, thanks for taking a peek.
Have a beautiful weekeend!

PTI Color Challenge

Hi again, I did manage to make it back again today to share my project for Papertrey Ink's Color Challenge.
I had such a hard time choosing a color combo. Finally, I had to ask myself what cards I actually needed to make right away, and then my combo became clear.
I needed to make a Valentine's Day card for my sweet hubby, so I chose Heather Nichol's combo of Aqua Mist, Spring Moss, Kraft, and Vintage Cream for my slightly non-traditional card. I think he'll appreciate the lack of pink and red, personally.
Here's my card:

I'm also glad I finally got the chance to ink up the Love and Marriage set. I just had to have that fabulous tree image, and it did not disappoint. The surprise favorite image, for me at least, was the couple silhouette in the heart. LOVE.IT.

Supplies used: (everything is from Papertrey Ink, except the patterned paper)

Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Kraft, Aqua Mist

Patterned Paper: Bo Bunny- Welcome Home Collection

Stamps: Love and Marriage

Inks: Aqua Mist, Spring Moss, Dark Chocolate

Dies: Simple Circles border, Heart border, Heart Prints

Buttons: Spring Moss vintage buttons

Twine: Rustic Cream button twine

Thanks for stopping by; I hope you have a wonderful evening!

Maybe Next Time

Hey there! It's my turn to host the challenge at the Papertrey Playhouse blog. This one couldn't be easier (except for maybe our egos)!
All you have to do is select a card or other project that you've submitted to a publication, but was not picked up.
For the March/ April 2012 issue of Paper Crafts magazine, I submitted two cards. I don't submit very often, (I think this was only my third time), 'cause my tender little heart doesn't do well with rejection, and it makes me lose my nerve. :-)
Here's my card that was not selected:

Here 'tis. Very simple to put together, but with loads of layers. This was inspired by some absolutely gorgeous baby bedding I saw somewhere.
The other card that I submitted? Well, you might just be seeing that one somewhere soon {wink}.
Supplies used: (everything is Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: White, True Black
Stamps: Damask Designs, Sweet Baby, Distressed Stripes
Ink: True Black
Dies: Sweet Baby
I hope you get the chance to play along with this challenge- remember, you don't even have to make anything new!

PTI Designer Image Challenge

Hey there, I'm back one more time today.

I got the oppotunity to play along with the Designer Image challenge as part of Papertrey Ink's anniversary celebration, so I wanted to share my quick little card with you.

I chose Melissa Bickford's image. I don't know if it was the colors or the romantic feel, or what, but that image just jumped out at me, and I had to use it.

Here is my card:

I do love that color combo.

I stumbled across a sheet of My Mind's Eye paper that had similar colors, and a bit of a "lovey" feel to it, so I decided to use it. The pattern was a bit bold for the smallish focal image, so I attempted to tone it down a bit by placing a Coverplate: Quatrefoil cut from Simply Chartreuse cardstock over the patterned paper.

The mat for the "love" image was made using a Spellbinders Lacey Square die, cut from Hawaiian Shores cardstock. Then I have a simple border of Hawaiian Shores saddlestitch ribbon layered with the Heart Die border, cut from Raspberry Fizz cardstock.

A bit bolder (color combo wise) than my norm, but it was fun.

I'm looking forward to the next challenge, and hoping I get the chance to play along.