PTI February Blog Hop Challenge

This month, PTI has challenged their fans to make an interactive card. Luckily my Movers & Shakers dies arrived in the mail, so I was able to take them for a test drive. Note to self - must get 1/8" score-tape (1/4" is just too wide for use with the Slider dies).

I knew exactly what I wanted to use the slider dies for as soon as I saw them ... to make cute birthday tags for the numerous parties my DDs get invited to. Here is my first attempt:

Closed View:

Open Window View:

Open Slider View:

There was a bit of a learning curve for me with the slider setup. Things I can improve upon, as far as the construction aspect goes anyway. I really like the concept, but need to figure out how to modify this to be able to hang it from a gift bag. It should be a blast experimenting! My DDs are even excited to get involved!

Supplies (all PTI unless noted):

Stamps: Beautiful Butterflies, Movers & Shakers Sentiments, 2011 Birthday Tags

Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Hawaiian Shores, Black (momento)

Dies: Movers & Shakers: Sliders, Edgers #3

Card Stock: Stampers Select White, Harvest Gold, Hawaiian Shores

Other: Copic markers, rhinestones (Michaels), Stickles (Ranger), glossy accents (Plaid, Royal Coat), scallop and circle punches (Marvy Uchida)

Thanks ever so much for stopping by today!

PTI Make It Monday #54: Glitter Buttons - Take 5

I have found this week's Make-It-Monday challenge to be particularly inspiring. The challenge is to create a project using glittered buttons. If you would like to play along, there is a how-to video and contest instructions here.

Supplies (all PTI unless noted):

Stamps: Fruit Fusion: Cherries, Tag Its #11, Polka Dot Basics II

Ink: Pure Poppy, Enchanted Evening, French Roast (Amuse), Versamark (Tsukineko)

Dies: Wine Bottle Tag, Polka Dot impression plate

Other: scallop/circle punches (Marvy Uchida), bakers twine (The Twinery), copic colored rhinestones (Michaels), green felt (MFT), clear embossing powder

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PTI Make It Monday #54: Glitter Buttons - Take 4

I have found this week's Make-It-Monday challenge to be particularly inspiring. The challenge is to create a project using glittered buttons. If you would like to play along, there is a how-to video and contest instructions here.

I feel like this card is just missing a little extra touch, but I can't figure out just what or where. Does anyone have a suggestion?

Supplies (all PTI unless noted):

Stamps: Flower Fusion #4 & # 7

Dies: Flower Fusion #10, Beautiful Blooms II #3, Sending You, Sunshine impression plate

Ink: Black (Momento), French Roast (Amuse)

Felt: Harvest Gold, Raspberry Fizz, Hawaiian Shores, Green (MFT)

Other: Hawaiian Shores button, glitter, stickles, pinking shears, bakers twine

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

PTI Make It Monday #54: Glitter Buttons - Take 3

I have found this week's Make-It-Monday challenge to be particularly inspiring. The challenge is to create a project using glittered buttons. If you would like to play along, there is a how-to video and contest instructions here.

PTI's Fruit Fusion: Cherries stamp set was just begging for some glittered button cherries, so I made a cute little lunchbox note. I Love to make lunchbox notes - they are like mini-card projects - and as a bonus, my kids LOVE to receive them! It's a win-win!

Supplies (all PTI unless noted):

Stamps: Fruit Fusion: Cherries

Ink: Pure Poppy, Simply Chartreuse, French Roast (Amuse)

Dies: Limitless Layers 1 3/4" Circles, Small Scallop Border

Cardstock: Stampers Select White, Pure Poppy

Other: Pure Poppy Bakers Twine, Pure Poppy Buttons, Copic-colored rhinestones, glitter (Michaels), notecard (Michaels)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

PTI Make It Monday #54: Glitter Buttons - Take 2

I have found this week's Make-It-Monday challenge to be particularly inspiring. The challenge is to create a project using glittered buttons. If you would like to play along, there is a how-to video and contest instructions here.

Here is my second card using glittered buttons:

Supplies (all PTI unless noted):

Stamps: Turning a New Leaf, Year of Flowers: Lily of the Valley

Dies: Large Scallop Border

Paper: Stampers Select White, Enchanted Evening

Ink: Enchanted Evening, Grass (Amuse), Lucky Limeade (SU)

Other: Enchanted Evening bakers twine, ribbon (Michaels), glimmer mist (Tattered Angels)

Thank you for stopping by today!

PTI Make It Monday #54: Glitter Buttons

I have found this week's Make-It-Monday challenge to be particularly inspiring. The challenge is to create a project using glittered buttons. If you would like to play along, there is a how-to video and contest instructions here.

Supplies (all PTI unless noted):

Stamps: Turning a New Leaf, Think Big Favorites #7

Dies: Seed Packet Frame, Parisian Lace Doily

Ink: Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise, Old Olive (SU), Lucky Limeade (SU), Grass (Amuse), Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels)

Paper: Lemon Tart card stock, coaster board

Other: Pure Poppy Bakers Twine, Buttons, glitter (Doodlebug)

Thank you for stopping by today!

PTI Make It Monday #53 - Creative Coasters

Today I am posting a card I made for the Papertrey Ink Make-It-Monday challenge. If you would like to play along, you can find the tutorial and information here.

I knew I wanted to use the seed packet die for the chipboard part of the challenge. The cutout reminded me of a horseshoe, so with my horse-crazed DD in mind, I just had to design a horse-themed card. I spritzed the coaster die cut with Glimmer Mist after stamping the designs to give it a shimmery rustic feel. I had originally planned to emboss it with the woodgrain impression plate, but thought that would be better used on the paper below. I recalled the beautiful paper from MME that Betsy Veldman had used on a couple of her PTI Anninversary projects and decided to try and make some similar to it. I stamped the various flowers and woodgrain background onto kraft card stock, then embossed the entire piece with the woodgrain impression plate. I just LOVE how it turned out and will definitely be making some more of this! I stamped the horse onto Fine Linen card stock and sponged the background with Berry Sorbet and Summer Sunrise inks. I colored the horse (outside of the mane) with Copic markers and painted the mane with some Coffee Shop Glimmer Mist to add a little extra shimmer. The coaster die cut is popped up to add some dimension. I wrapped some rustic twine around the card design and adhered it to the card base. Lastly, I added the flowers to give the card the congratulatory feeling of having a champion horse.

Supplies (all PTI unless noted):

Cardstock: Dark Chocolate, Summer Sunrise, Kraft, Fine Linen, Pure Poppy

Stamps: In Bloom, Green Thumb, Daydreamer, Garden Variety, Year of Flowers Collection, Background Basics Woodgrain, Postmarks, Horses (Inkadinkado)

Ink: Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy, Berry Sorbet, Canyon Clay, Summer Sunrise, Harvest Gold, Classic Kraft, Old Olive (SU)

Dies: Seed Packet Frame, Button Card, Woodgrain impression plate

Other: Rustic Twine Jute, Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels), Copic markers, corner rounder (Crop-o-dile), mini flower punch (Michaels)

Thank you ever so much for stopping by!

PTI Make It Monday #52: Double Sided Stamped Die Cuts

Today I am showcasing my project for the Papertrey Ink MIM challenge for this week. The challenge is to find a die & stamp set in which you can stamp or manipulate the stamp to use on both the front and backside of your die cut. Then utilize your die cut so that the back stamped portion is visible. If you'd like to learn about the technique you can find a video all about it here.

My project features this flipping technique with the snow-woman's hands, scarf, and the flourish. I'm not quite sure what I'll use this little blushing cutie for, but I'm sure I'll figure out something to put her to good use. :)

Supplies all PTI (unless stated otherwise):

Card Stock: Stampers Select White, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Simply Chartreuse, Hibiscus Burst, and Raspberry Fizz

Stamps: Fancy Flourishes, Made of Snow Mini, Simply Jane, Polka Dot Basics, Tag-Its #8

Dies: Fancy Flourishes, Made of Snow Mini, Simply Jane, Mat Stack #5, Mat Stack Layerz #5

Other: Stickles, Copic markers, Souffle pen

Thank you for stopping by and if you happen to leave a comment I just wanted to let you know that I do so appreciate them!

PTI 5th Anniversary Day 6 Challenge

The Papertrey Ink 5th Anniversary Day 5 challenge is to pick one of the provided sketches for inspiration in your own creation. If you want to play along, you can find the challenge here.

I choose sketch #5. I had a couple of ideas in mind for this sketch, but only had enough hours in the day to execute one of them. :)

Supplies:

Paper: PTI card stock in Rustic White and Fine Linen

Stamps: PTI Simply Jane

Dies: PTI Simply Jane and Edger's #1

Ink: Versamark, PTI Kraft, Spring Moss, Berry Sorbet, and Vintage Touch Chamomile

Other: PTI Kraft button, Copic markers, clear embossing powder, Glimmer Mist, and seam binding

Thanks ever so much for stopping by!

PTI 5th Anniversary Day 5 Challenge

The Papertrey Ink 5th Anniversary Day 5 challenge is to pick one of the design team members Pinterest inspiration photos and make your own creation. If you want to play along, you can find the challenge here.

I choose Danielle Flanders Pinterest inspiration photo:

I was drawn in by the soft colors and the background which reminded me of a trellis, which made me think of a clothesline in the backyard.

Supplies:

Stamps: PTI Inside & Out: Baby and Hanging Out

Paper: Various October Afternoon, PTI card stock in Vintage Cream and Simply Chartreuse

Ink: A*Muse Grass and French Roast, SU Basic Grey, PTI Hawaiian Shores and Vintage Touch Chai

Dies: PTI Hanging Out

Thank you ever so much for stopping by!

PTI 5th Anniversary Day 4 Challenge

The Papertrey Ink's 5th Anniversary Day Two challenge is to make a project utilizing one of the favorite color combinations of the designers. It was a really tough choice, but I finally decided to use the color combo from Jessica Witty.

Here is my take on the challenge:

Supplies:

Paper: Bookprint, PTI card stock in kraft, harvest gold, aqua mist, and canyon clay.

Stamps: PTI Polka Dot Basics, Houndstooth, Mat Stack 1, and Stylish Sentiments: Holiday.

Ink: Versamark, PTI kraft and dark chocolate.

Other: PTI Mat 1 die, buttons, & floss.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

PTI 5th Anniversary Day 2 Challenge

Today I am positing a second card I've made for the Papertrey Ink's 5th Anniversary Day Two challenge. The challenge is to create a new project using one of the printable freebie images made by PTI's fabulous stamp designers. For this card I chose to use the freebie image by Melissa Bickford. I'm photoshop literate, so I created my card base using Melissa's image and repeating it to fill the area. I thought the sentiment from Signature Greetings was a match made in heaven and that this little card will make the perfect briefcase note!

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PTI 5th Anniversary Day 2 Challenge

Today I am positing a card made for the Papertrey Ink's 5th Anniversary Day Two challenge. The challenge is to create a new project using one of the printable freebie images made by PTI's fabulous stamp designers. For my card I chose to use the freebie image by Erin Lincoln. I knew when I saw the cassette graphic that I needed to make a card with it and the "Girly You Rock" sentiment from Signature Greetings. I'm photoshop literate, so I created my card base using Erin's image and adding lots of color. I added the sentiment using the Fillable Frames #10 die and frame stamp. I think it'll be a perfect card to use for one of my DD's many birthday parties they go to!

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PTI 5th Anniversary Day 1 Challenge

This is my third post of a project for Papertrey Ink's 5th Anniversary Day One challenge.

My third card today was inspired by Heather's kraft with yellow tones seed packet card. I was drawn to the warm of the kraft and yellow combination, so I knew I wanted to make a card with those colors. I opted to use a kraft card base and stamped a floral background (masking off the sentiment area). Since this was a single layer card, I didn't want to use copies to color my flowers. While poking around my craft room looking for something to color with, I spotted my glimmer mists and decided to try painting with them. Surely it's been done before, but I haven't seen it. It was actually quite fun - I felt like I was back in watercolor class. And an added bonus ... a little shimmer shimmer to my card!

Oh, I do hope I win the big prize ... Wish me luck!

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PTI 5th Anniversary Day 1 Challenge

This is my second post of a project for Papertrey Ink's 5th Anniversary Day One challenge.

My second card today was inspired by Maile Belles's clean and colorful card. I just love the font of this saying ... wouldn't it just make you feel so special to be the recipient of that?

Oh, I do hope I win the big prize ... Wish me luck!

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PTI 5th Anniversary Day 1 Challenge

Today I am positing a card made for the Papertrey Ink's 5th Anniversary Day One challenge. The challenge is to gleam inspiration from one of the fabulous Design Teams favorite projects from the year. I want to give a little shout out to the great Design Team that Papertrey Ink has. They bring out the best projects each month that always manage to get my mojo running - thank you, PTI DT!!!

My first card today was inspired by Mish's bright and colorful assortment of embellished button cards - very eye-catching! I decided to try my hand at stamping a background for the first time, and, WOW - it is not for the faint of heart. I think I need to exercise my artistic eye some more. Hehe. I also utilized one of Nichole's techniques of making score lines to separate the sentiment area. I love that this card is all one layer (minus the bling bling).

Oh, I do hope I win the big prize ... Wish me luck!

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PTI MIM Challenge #51 - Dimensional Sentiment Banner

Today I am posting my entry into the Papertrey Ink Make It Monday challenge #51: Dimensional Sentiment Banner.

If you'd like to check the challenge out for yourself, you can see the post here.

Disclaimer: Sorry for the bad photo, I had a really tough time photographing this mini-card!

I used Papertrey Ink card stock in Stampers Select White and Raspberry Fizz. I used PTI Bitty Background Blocks to stamp the yellow pattern on the banner, and the "happy birthday" sentiment came from the PTI Mat Stack 1 collection.

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