PTI Blog Hop Feb 2013: Monograms

PTI's Blog Hop this month is all about monograms.  I started out with some the Photo Finishers sets and dies and came up with some formal notecards.

I wanted something a bit more soft and feminine, so I pulled out the new Mini Blooms set.  This card was sparked by one of the inspiration photos on Nichole's blog.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop!

Jennifer

Supplies (PTI unless noted)

Stamps:  Holiday Photo Finishers, Everyday Photo Finishers, Fresh Alphabet

Ink:  Scarlet Jewel, Terracotta Tile, Groovy Guava (SU!), Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Cardstock:  Scarlet Jewel, Terracotta Tile, Melon Berry, Vintage Cream

Accessories:  Photo Finishers dies

Stamps:  Mini Blooms, Fresh Alphabet

Ink:  Sweet Blush, Winter Wisteria, Berry Sorbet, Spring Moss, Groovy Guava (SU!), Basic Gray (SU!)

Cardstock: Melon Berry, Vintage Cream

Make It Monday #104: Handmade Pinwheels

I played along with PTI's Make It Monday challenge to make your own pinwheels.  Made a gift card and larger birthday card.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (PTI unless noted)

Stamps:  Polka Dot Basics II, Stylish Sentiments: Birthday, Fillable Frames #5

Ink:  Versamark (Tsukineko), Royal Velvet

Paper:  Winter Wisteria cardstock, SU! patterned paper, Regal Rose

Accessories:  Plum Pudding vintage buttons

PTI Design Team Inspiration #3

One of PTI's 6th Anniversary challenges is to create projects that inspired by the design team's favorite projects.  This card was inspired by Christina's striped card on this post.  

Supplies (PTI unless noted)

Stamps:  Background Basics: Super Stripes, A Big Thank You

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Ocean Tides, Aqua Mist, Spring Moss

Paper:  Whisper White (SU!), Ocean Tides

Accessories:  Mat Stack 1 die, Eclipse masking paper

To get the frame around the sentiment, I cut a Mat Stack 1 die from Eclipse masking paper.  I cut the mask in half and overlapped it a bit to get the size right.

I also discovered that a clear ruler works great for the Background Basics: Super Stripes set.  I like this ruler by Tim Holtz.  Couldn't find a stamping block that was long enough, but the ruler with the grid is perfect.   And with a coupon at Mike's, I think it cost about $30.

PTI Sketch Challenge #4

 Here's my second project for PTI's 6th Anniversary sketch challenge for sketch #5:

This card did not turn out as I had hoped.  I first embossed the middle size heart from the Heart Prints die set across the bottom of the card.  Then I sprayed Smooch Spritz over the top, but it came out much heavier than I intended.  The embossing is very difficult to see even in real life.  I'm glad I tried it, but don't think I'll be doing it again.

Supplies (PTI unless noted):
Stamps:  Tremendous Treats: Valentine
Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Smooch Spritz (Cosmic Pink and Pink Sprinkles)
Paper:  white notecard (The Paper Co.)
Accessories:  Heart Prints die

PTI Sketch Challenge #3

 Here's my first project for PTI's 6th Anniversary sketch challenge for sketch #5:

Supplies (PTI unless noted):
Stamps:  Tremendous Treats: Valentine, Framed Out #1
Ink:  Hibiscus Burst, Real Red (SU!), Canyon Clay, Daffodil Delight (SU!), New Leaf, Marina Mist (SU!), Royal Velvet, Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Paper:  white notecard (The Paper Co.)

PTI Sketch Challenge #2

 Here's my take on PTI's 6th Anniversary sketch challenge for sketch #2:

Supplies (PTI unless noted):

Stamps:  Tremendous Treats: Valentine

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Copic Markers (Hibiscus Burst trio, R29, and T1)

Paper:  Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White (SU!), Simple Valentine patterned paper

Accessories: Fabulous Frames die, 1/2" circle punch, Pure Poppy Bakers twine, polka dot impression folder (Cuttlebug)

PTI Anniversary Sketch Challenge #1

 Here's my take on PTI's 6th Anniversary sketch challenge for sketch #1:

Supplies (PTI unless noted):
Stamps:  Bitty Backgrounds, Tiny Treats: Valentine
Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo (SU!)
Paper:  Rasperry Fizz, Hibiscus Burst
Accessories:  Square Prints die, Tremendous Tags die

PTI Design Team Inspiration #1

One of PTI's 6th Anniversary challenges is to create projects that inspired by the design team's favorite projects.  This card was inspired by Christina's Square Prints card on this post.  Apparently I need to learn to stamp a bit straighter.  : )

Supplies (PTI unless noted)

Stamps:  Heart Prints, Script Sentiments

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Real Red, Melon Mambo (SU!), Hibiscus Burst, Berry Sorbet

Paper:  Whisper White (SU!), Raspberry Fizz

PTI Design Team Inspiration #2

One of PTI's 6th Anniversary challenges is to create projects that inspired by the design team's favorite projects.  I love the simple Quilled Elegance card by Maile on this post.  She loved the card for the neon and gold combo; I loved it for the simple design.  My cards are CASE'd with different color combos and little clear Spica glitter pen for some shimmer.

Supplies (PTI unless noted)
Stamps:  Quilled Elegance, Iconic Images
Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Spica Glitter pen, Right card:  Sweet Blush, Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry.  Left Card:  Sweet Blush, Melon Mambo (SU!), Pumpkin Pie (SU!)
Paper:  Whisper White notecards (SU!)

PTI Anniversary Packaging Challenge #3

This is my 3rd and final packaging project.  The timing of this challenge was great as I had a handful of Valentine's treats to wrap up.  My inspiration for this project is here.

Supplies (PTI unless noted)
Stamps:  Framed Out #11
Ink:  Real Red (SU!), Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Paper:  Simple Valentine patterned paper, Real Red cardstock (SU!)
Accessories:  Tremendous Tags, Pure Poppy baker's twine, glassine bag

PTI Anniversary Packaging Challenge #2

Here's my second project inspired by this packaging.  This time I tried patterned paper.  Think I like the look with kraft much better.

Supplies (PTI unless noted)
Stamps:  Framed Out #11
Ink:  Melon Mambo, Real Red (SU!)
Paper:  Simple Valentine patterned paper, adhesive sheets
Accessories:  Framed Out #11 die, border punch (EK Success)

PTI Anniversary Packaging Challenge #1

PTI's anniversary challenge for today is to create a wrap, tag or gift packaging inspired by a photo.  I was inspired by this packaging.  Here's what I came up with for my first project:

Supplies (PTI unless noted)
Stamps:  Framed Out #11
Ink:  Real Red (SU!), Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Paper:  kraft wrapping paper (unknown), adhesive sheets
Accessories:  Pure Poppy baker's twine, Framed Out #11 die, border punch (MS Crafts)

PTI 6th Anniversary Challenge: Year of Flowers

Today's PTI Anniversary challenge  is to create a card using one of the Year of Flowers stamp sets.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (PTI unless noted)

Stamps:  Year of Flowers: Daffodil,   Think Big Favorites #2

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Chamomile and Chai tea stains,  Copic Markers (Lemon Tart and New Leaf trios)

Paper:  Kraft, old book print

PTI Anniversary: Freebie Printables Challenge #4

Here's my final card for PTI's 6th anniversary challenge to use their free printables.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (PTI unless noted)

Stamps:  PTI free printable

Ink:  None

Paper:  Simply Chartreuse, Dark Chocolate, Hawaiian Shores

Accessories:  Circles cover plate,  Double Ended Banner dies, Limitless Layers: Circle dies

PTI Anniversary: Freebie Printables Challenge #3

Here's my 3rd card for PTI's 6th anniversary challenge to use their free printables.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (PTI unless noted)

Stamps:  PTI free printable

Ink:  None

Paper:  Whisper White (SU!), Simply Chartreuse

Accessories:  aqua mist button, twine, Herringbone Impression Plate

PTI Anniversary - Freebie Printables Challenge #2

Here's my 2nd card for PTI's 6th anniversary challenge to use their free printables.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (all PTI unless noted)

Stamps:  Background Basics: Stripes, Make a Wish, Polka Dot Basics 2, PTI free printable

Ink:  Versamark (Tsukineko), Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Paper:  Hawaiian Shores, Simply Chartreuse, Pure Poppy

Accessories:  Limitless Layers:  Circles die, Tag Sale #5

PTI Anniversary - Freebie Printable Challenge #1

Hi,

I squeezed in time tonight to participate in PTI's 6th anniversary challenge to use their free printables.  I can't believe that I cranked out 4 four cards at once.  Here's my first - a little love note for my daughter's lunch bag tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (PTI unless noted)

Stamps:  Polka Dot Basics 2, PTI 6th anniversary printable

Ink:  Versamark (Tsukineko)

Cardstock:  whisper white, real red (SU!)

Accessories:  1 3/4" circle punch, love note die, Stripes impression plate, glitter

PTI Make It Monday #102: Pillowbox Stamping & Assembly

I've got a last minute post for PTI's Make It Monday challenge.  This week's challenge is to stamp and embellish pillow boxes.  These came together really quickly.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (PTI unless noted)

Stamp:  Background Basics: Stripes, Polka Dot Basics II

Ink:  Versamark (Tsukineko), Hibiscus Burst

Paper:  Hibiscus Burst, Pure Poppy cardstocks, Simple Valentine patterned paper

Accessories:  Pure Poppy satin ribbon, Pillow Box die, Limitless Layers: Hearts dies