My Stampy Stuff

PTI 5th Anniversary Day 7 #2

2012-02-11T21:47:00.000-08:00

A second card for Today's challenge over at PTI's anniversary party. This layout is CASEd from a sample in an SU! catalog, and I'm sure I've the heart "leaves" before too.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (all PTI unless noted)

Stamps: Through the Tree, Heart Prints

Ink: Basic Brown, Sky Blue, Real Red (SU!), Spring Moss

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Certainly Celery patterned paper (SU!)

Accessories: pinking shears border die

PTI 5th Anniversary Day 7 #3

2012-02-11T21:45:00.000-08:00

My third and favorite card for today's challenge over at PTI's anniversary party. The front heart is a window that peeks through to the inside heart. Hard to see in the photo. I hope to make a few more of these in different colors.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (all PTI unless noted)

Stamps: Heart Prints, Polka Dot Basics II

Ink: Melon Mambo (SU!), Versamark, Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Real Red (SU!)

Accessories: Heart Prints die, small crystals (Michael's)

PTI 5th Anniversary Day 7 #1

2012-02-11T21:43:00.000-08:00

Today's challenge over at PTI's anniversary party is to use hearts. I've been trying to crank out some valentines this week, so was happy about this challenge. Here is my 1st take:

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies

Stamps: Happy Hearts (SU!)

Ink: Versamark

Paper: Real Red, Basic Black (SU!)

Accessories: Block Lower alphabet die (PTI), heart border die (PTI), glitter

PTI 5th Anniversary Day 6

2012-02-10T21:32:00.000-08:00

Hi. I'm back with another card challenge for PTI's anniversary party. Today's challenge is to use the great sketches on Nichole's blog.

Hoping to get to bed earlier tonight. Just have to avoid Pinterest...

Jennifer

Supplies (all PTI unless noted):

Stamps: Friend 'Til the End

Ink: Rasperry Fizz, Early Espresso (SU!)

Paper: Plum Pudding, Lavender Moon, Raspberry Fizz, Friends 'Til the End patterned paper

Accessories: Mat Stack 1 and Layerz Match Stack 1 die, Hibiscus Burst buttons, border die

PTI 5th Anniversary Day 5

2012-02-09T23:19:00.000-08:00

Over at PTI's 5th Anniversary celebration, today's challenge is to use Pinterest for inspiration. I used Erin Lincoln's inspiration piece to come up with this card:

I'm sooo glad that I had not cut apart my alphabet dies yet! And I'm so glad that I'm playing along with the anniversary challenges. I've made 4 cards this week, and usually I'm lucky to find time to make a single card.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (all PTI unless noted):

Paper: Raspberry Fizz, Kraft, Dotty Biscotti patterned paper

Accessories: Block Alphabet Lower dies, Color Couture, epoxy dome sticker (EK Success)

PTI 5th Anniversary Day 4

2012-02-08T21:37:00.000-08:00

The festivities continue for PTI's 5th anniversary. Today's challenge is to use one of the favorite color combos from the design team. I chose Erin Lincoln's bright palette, and made another quick and simple square card. One more Valentine complete!

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (all PTI unless noted):

Stamps: Heart Prints

Ink: Real Red, Summer Sun, Kiwi Kiss (SU!), Aqua Mist

Paper: Real Red (SU!), Bitty Dots patterned paper in Summer Sunrise

PTI 5th Anniversary - Day 2

2012-02-06T21:49:00.000-08:00

PTI's anniversary celebration continues. Today's challenge is to use one of the freebie printable images designed by PTI's talented stamp designers. I choose the cute toaster image by Lexi Daly. It was fun to bust out my Copics.

My plan is to make a Valentine for every day of the challenge so that I actually have some cards when the big day rolls around.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jennifer

Supplies (PTI unless noted)
Stamps: downloadable freebie image
Ink: Copic markers, Red Star Gelly Roll pen (Sakura)
Paper: Real Red (SU!), Hibiscus Burst, Simple Valentine patterned paper
Accessories: scalloped squares Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

PTI 5th Anniversary - Day 1

2012-02-05T22:58:00.000-08:00

Papertrey Ink is kicking off their 5th anniversary celebration today with a challenge to use inspiration from their design team's favorite projects. I chose Jessica Witty's Valentine-ish project.

And here's my take:

I didn't stray far from her design since I started my project at 10pm tonight. The color scheme is way outside my normal comfort zone, but I already had the red and orange die cuts on my desk. (The orange is the negative from the Hearts border die.) And I really didn't want to haul out my Cuttlebug considering that I should be sleeping. So definitely not my usual project, but I kinda like it.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jennifer

Supplies (PTI unless noted)
Stamps: Heart Prints, Background Basics: Circles
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Early Espresso (SU!), Versamark
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Early Espresso (SU!), doily (Wilton)
Accessories: small and large heart punches, Double ended banner die, Hearts border die

Make It Monday #49: Ghost Masking

2012-01-22T16:01:00.000-08:00

Hello,

This week's PTI Make It Monday challenge #49 is ghost masking. I've never seen this technique before, so it was fun to try something new. I was also glad to discover Garden of Life again. Bought it a couple of years ago and have barely used it. Sound familiar?

The frame from Mat Stack 1 is not a full-bleed stamp, so I had to do a little finagling to get the borders at the masked area to work properly. First I die cut the Mat Stack 1 from vellum. Then I stamped the frame image on the die cut piece and hand trimmed right up to the stamped image. Next, when I was "ghost" stamping inside the frame area, I found that I had to move the vellum a bit to get it right up against the stamped the frame image. So every time I stamped an ghost image, I moved the vellum mask around a bit. Hope that makes sense. In retrospect, I think it would have been easier to skip the die cutting, stamp the frame image on the vellum, and cut it out with a craft knife. Or I could have just chosen a full-bleed stamp in the first place!

Thanks for stopping by,
Jennifer

Supplies (all PTI unless noted)
Stamps: Garden of Life, Background Basics: Text Style, A Big Thank You, Mat Stack 1
Ink: Hibiscus, Berry Sorbet, Chai, Chamomile, Spring Moss, Rich Cocoa (Memento)
Paper: Very Vanilla (SU!), Berry Sorbet
Accessories: Mat Stack 1 die

Make It Monday #48: Backgrounds with Border Dies

2012-01-13T20:37:00.000-08:00

PTI's Make It Monday #48 challenge is to use border dies to make a background. My card was inspired by this amazing card by Maile Belles. I offset the hearts in each row, but think I would stick to keeping them lined up next time.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jennifer

Supplies (PTI unless noted)
Stamps: Polka Dot Basics II
Ink: Fresh Snow
Paper: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi, Basic Black (all SU!), Blue Sky, Royal Velvet
Accessories: Heart border die, lowercase block alpha die, Glossy Accents

Make It Monday #47: 2011 a la carte

2012-01-05T21:50:00.000-08:00

PTI's Make It Monday #47 challenge is to use any of the 46 techniques they shared in 2011. Unfortunately, I needed a sympathy card this week. I just kept it clean and simple with a bit of color. This layout is very similar to a couple of cards from Nichole's blog.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jennifer

Supplies (PTI unless noted):
Stamps: Turning a New Leaf, Think Big Favorites #3, With Sympathy
Ink: Fresh Snow, Old Olive (SU!), Versamark
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Spring Moss

Make It Monday #45: Coloring Embossed Images with Copic Markers

2011-12-18T15:24:00.000-08:00

I've looking at this Kleenex box on my desk for a couple of months trying to figure out how to recreate the pattern for a card. Well, this week's MIM technique worked great! First I embossed the leaves and larger flowers. Then I embossed the center of the flowers. They sort of melted down into the larger flower, but they provided an slight outline for me to follow for coloring the centers with Copics.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies:

Stamps: Flower Fusion (PTI)

Ink: Versamark, Jet Black Stazon, Copic Markers

Paper: 3.5x5 white notecard (The Paper Company), Certainly Celery card stock (SU!), vellum

Other: Double Ended Banner die (PTI), white embossing powder (SU!)

Make It Monday #44: Glitter Masking

2011-12-11T22:44:00.001-08:00

I'm squeezing in a project just under the wire for PTI's Make It Monday #44 challenge with glitter masking. My 4-year-old loves to watch the MIM videos with me and wanted to try this technique. I was surprised at how easy it was to get such a dramatic effect!

We tried stamping a sentiment (my daughter wanted "chirp chirp") with StazOn, but were not successful. Any tips on how to make that work?

Thanks for stopping by,
Jennifer

Supplies:
Accessories: In the Meadow dies (PTI), various glitters (Martha Stewart Crafts)
Paper: Adhesive sheets (PTI), Real Red cardstock (SU!)

Make It Monday #38: Brayer & Impression Plate Techniques

2011-10-30T21:12:00.000-07:00

Another last minute post for the latest PTI Make It Monday challenge. Do you remember those old multi-color spectrum ink pads? I almost got rid of mine a couple months ago, but it was perfect for this technique! I also remembered from years ago that inks blend better on glossy card stock, so used that for my brayered panel.

Thanks for stopping by!
Jennifer

Supplies (PTI unless noted)
Stamps: Fall Elegance
Ink: Pumpkin Patch Spectrum pad, Early Espresso, Really Rust, Pumpkin Pie (SU!), Tea Dye Duo,
Paper: glossy card stock, Old Olive (SU!), Stamper's Select white
Accessories: Spring Moss satin ribbon, Mat Stack 4 die, Vineyard impression plate

Make It Monday #35: Custom Stamped Washi Tape

2011-10-09T21:31:00.000-07:00

I'm getting this post up just under the wire for PTI's Make It Monday #35 challenge to stamp your own washi tape. I was thrilled to see this technique as I've been interested in the washi tape, but it seems a little spendy. I love that I can make my own tapes to coordinate with my PTI stamps without spending any extra.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jennifer

Supplies:
Stamps: Candy Cane Christmas, Holiday Photo Finishers, Polka Dot Basics II (PTI)
Ink: Real Red, Garden Green (SU!)
Paper: Real Red (SU!)
Accessories: 1/2" Score Tape, tissue paper, Dazzling Diamonds glitter (SU!)

Make It Monday #34: Thick Chipboard Accents

2011-10-01T21:15:00.000-07:00

For PTI's Make It Monday #34, I started out planning to make Christmas ornaments. But when I actually pulled out the dies, they just seemed too small. Is it just me, or do things always look bigger on the blogs?? Anyway, I added the chipboard pieces to tags, and I love how they turned out.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jennifer

Supplies (PTI unless noted)
Stamps: Candy Cane Christmas, Mat Stack 1, Fillable Frames #5 & #9
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Ruby Red (SU!), Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Stamper's Select White
Dies: Mat Stack 1, Candy Cane Christmas, Holly Jolly
Accessories: Red Stickles, Tinsel Glitter (Martha Stewart)

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop September 2011

2011-09-25T14:24:00.000-07:00

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Here's my take on PTI's September Blog Hop with the top photo for our inspiration. I found myself more inspired the author's childhood memory of rainbows, so I went in that direction with traditional bright rainbow colors. I loved drawing rainbows when I was a kid.

I had fun making the piece of striped patterned paper using Faux Ribbon. I discovered that it was easiest to make the paper by lining up my white cardstock with a gridline paper. The line stamp fit well inside the 1/4 grid, so I was able to keep things fairly straight.

Thanks for stopping by, and have fun hopping!
Jennifer

Supplies (all PTI unless noted)
Stamps: Faux Ribbon, All About You, Polka Dot Basics, Signature Series: Flower
Ink: Melon Mambo, Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizazz, Marina Mist, Lavender Lace (all SU!)
Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo (both SU!)
Dies: Medium Scallop Border, Double Ended Banner, Signature Series: Flower
Other: Dazzling Diamonds glitter (SU!)

Make It Monday #33: Frosted Images

2011-09-24T21:31:00.000-07:00

Here's my take on PTI's Make It Monday #33 challenge for frosted images. I was going for the witch flying by a foggy moon. The layout is FTL 156.

I was able to cut the yellow circle with a Nestabilities but keep the broom just by placing a piece of chipboard over the broom. Then I used scissors to trim closely around the broom. I think I saw that tip on Debbie Olson's blog, but couldn't find it again.

Off to work on something for the PTI Blog hop.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jennifer

Supplies
Stamps: Spooky Sweets II, Background Basics: Houndstooth (PTI)
Ink: Versamark, Concord Crush (SU!), Daffodil Delight (SU!), Fresh Snow (PTI)
Paper: Concord Crush, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango (SU!)
Accessories: Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), ribbon (SU!)

One Layer Wednesday 64: Color It

2011-09-17T23:22:00.000-07:00

This is my first time participating in the One Layer Wednesday challenge. I have to say that A Muse give away is quite an incentive! This week's challenge was to color on a one layer card. I've had this topiary stamp for years and never used it because I didn't like coloring images much. But now that I've discovered Copics, I decided to finally ink it up.

The gingham background stamp is a challenge for me. I practiced lining it up like 3 times on scrap paper, but then didn't quite get it right on my card. Geez!

ETA: I realized this morning that I forgot to add that I was inspired by this card on the Simplicity blog. I have so many card ideas bouncing around in my head that I don't always remember where inspiration might have come from.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jennifer

Supplies
Stamp: SU! - don't know the set name, Background Basics: Gingham (PTI)
Ink: Soft Suede (SU!), Rich Cocoa (Memento), Copic markers
Paper: Vanilla notecard (The Paper Company)
Accessories: adhesive pearls (Michael's)

PTI Make It Monday #32: Stamping with Acrylic Paint

2011-09-17T23:02:00.000-07:00

Here's my take on PTI's Make It Monday #32: Stamping with Acrylic Paint. I tried 3 different variations: stamping in solid color, stamping off with solid color, and blending colors. I love how the blended paints turned out!

I had always thought of acrylic paints in very basic colors. I was pleasantly surprised to find new Martha Stewart acrylic paints (or at least new in our town) in some great colors. I picked up a few more to try this technique again because I really love the coverage of the paint. I was a little freaked out when I tried to clean my stamps though. It took a bit of elbow grease with a soft scrub pad to get all of the paint off.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies
Stamps: Leaf Prints, Think Big Favorites #4 (PTI), Versamark
Ink: Soft Suede (SU!)
Paint: Martha Stewart Crafts acrylic paint in Pollen, Chipotle, and Carrot
Cardstock: Soft Suede, Kraft (SU!)
Accessories: Wooodgrain and Canvas impression plates (PTI)

PTI Make It Monday #31: Creating Backgrounds With Non-background Stamps

2011-09-10T23:21:00.000-07:00

Hello,

Here's my take on the latest PTI Make It Monday challenge #31. The background is made from a tag frame from Boxes, Bags and Tags, one of my earliest PTI purchases. The butterfly is from With Sympathy.

I started with the one layer Baby card, but then decided to make a second version with some dimension. This butterfly embellishment was inspired by Nichole's card here.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jennifer

Supplies (All PTI unless noted)
Butterfly vard
Stamps: Boxes, Bags & Tags, With Sympathy, Fancy Flourishes, Bitty Backgrounds Blocks
Ink: Blushing Bride (SU!), Chamomile Tea Dye, Vintage Cream
Paper: Ivory notecard (The Paper Company), Blushing Bride and Perfect Plum (SU!)
Accesssories: 1/4" white silk ribbon, adhesive pearls (Michael's)

Baby card

Stamps: Boxes, Bags & Tags, With Sympathy, Mixed Messages

Ink: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizazz, Rose Red (SU!), Chamomile Tea Dye

Paper: Ivory notecard (The Paper Company)

PTI Make It Monday #30: Colored Pencils Take 3

2011-09-04T21:28:00.000-07:00

Hi. I'm back with a third card using the colored pencils for the Make It Monday challenge. I borrowed this layout from the Harvest Berries card by Debbie Olsen on this post. I almost didn't get the Harvest Berries set and I am so glad that I did! Super easy to stamp with.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies

Stamps: Harvest Berries (PTI), Fall Elegance (PTI)

Paper: More Mustard, Really Rust, Natural (all SU!)

Ink: Really Rust (SU!), Chamomile Vintage Tea Dye (PTI)

Other: Prismacolor colored pencils, baby oil, Double Ended Banner die (PTI)

PTI Make It Monday #30: Colored Pencils Take 2

2011-09-04T18:08:00.000-07:00

Hi. I'm back with a second card using the colored pencils for the Make It Monday challenge. I borrowed the layout from this card by Maile. Wish I had stamped the sentiment darker, but I now know for next time.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jennifer

Supplies

Take a Moment to Remember card
Stamps: Harvest Berries (PTI)
Paper: More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Natural (all SU!)
Ink: Always Artichoke (SU!), Memento Rich Cocoa, Chamomile Vintage Tea Dye (PTI)
Other: Prismacolor colored pencils, baby oil

PTI Make It Monday #30: Colored Pencils

2011-09-04T10:27:00.000-07:00

The PTI Make It Monday #30 video gave tips on using colored pencils. I picked up some Prismascolors almost a year ago and have barely used them. Using baby oil to blend the colors made all the difference for me. Love the results! Now I wish that I had bought a larger set of pencils!

I stamped the jack-o-latern face after I had colored with pencils because I changed my mind on the design. The ink didn't take as well, but I think it works nicely with the slightly vintage look of the card.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jennifer

Supplies (PTI unless noted):
Stamps: Boo To You
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Pumpkie Pie (SU!), Wild Wasabi (SU!), Chai Tea Dye
Paper: kraft (SU!), Stamper's Select White
Accessories: Orange Zest vintage buttons, black twine (SU!), Prismacolor pencils

Make It Monday #29: Freestyle Copic Coloring

2011-08-26T22:11:00.000-07:00

I'm finally trying a Make It Monday technique after 29 weeks! This technique was a stretch for me, and I had a hard time putting a card together that looked "freestyle." When I showed my husband my first attempt, he said that I probably shouldn't post it. I finally figured out that tilting the umbrella would add a bit of whimsy. And I just kept the card simple so as not to fight with the freestyle attitude. Thanks for stopping by!

Jennifer

All PTI unless noted

Stamps: Scattered Showers, Up Up & Away Sentiments, Background Basics: Petal Power
Paper: Blueberry Sky, Pumpkin Pie & Whisper White (SU!),
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark, Copics

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop - December 2010 - Holiday Leftovers

2010-12-26T17:26:00.000-08:00

This month's PTI challenge is "Use scraps of wrapping paper, parts of holiday cards, recycle gift tags or bits of ribbon on a paper crafting project. We all have plenty of it laying around after all the holiday excitement and this is your chance to incorporate some of those pretty little things into an amazing piece of art!"

I had a scrap of this bright wrapping paper left over. Just enough to make the two notecards and line the envelopes. A nice little start to my Christmas thank you notes.

Thanks for stopping by, and have fun hopping!

Jennifer

Supplies (all PTI unless noted)

Stamps: Signature Christmas

Ink: Basic Gray (SU!)

Paper: Stamper's Select White cardstock, Baja Breeze (SU!), Stamper's Select White envelopes

Accessories: Rickrack border die, Eyelet Lace border die, Envelope Liner die

Papertrey Ink March Blog Hop and Poppyseed Challenge #2

2010-03-25T15:00:00.000-07:00

This card is doing double duty for the PTI March Blog Hop and for Lisa Johnson's Poppy Seed Challenge #2. I needed a baby thank you card, so used Lisa's challenge as a starting point. Then I realized that the theme of the PTI Blog Hop was buttons and decided to double up.

Nothing exciting with buttons, but I was glad to finally break out my new Baby Button Bits.

My toddler has been playing with my PTI Holiday Button Mix. She loves sorting the colors and looking at the various buttons. Of course, she's been losing them, so I finally ordered a jar just for her so I can quit stressing over losing my precious buttons.

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the rest of the hop!

Jennifer

Supplies (PTI unless noted otherwise)

Stamps: Baby Button Bits, Fillable Frames #1

Ink: Spring Rain, Basic Gray (SU!)

Paper: Lemon Tart, Stamper's Select White, Bitty Dots Basics patterned paper

Accessories: Spring Moss Vintage buttons, Polka Dots embossing folder (QuickKutz), Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Bashful Blue grosgrain (SU!)

PTI Blog Hop - February 2010 - Design Team Appreciation

2010-02-25T15:03:00.000-08:00

Hello. PTI's February Blog Hop challenge is "to go through the Design Team gallery or any of the Design Team Members' blogs and find a project that is especially inspirational to you! Then recreate the project with your own spin, making it unique!" I found it hard to decide on a project since all of the DT members create such wonderful things. I decided to use the last card that really jumped out at me, which was this card from Maile Belles:

Here's my take on her card:

I was inspired by the bright color combo and using the outline flower images for a background. In place of the french knots, I used my clear Spica glitter pen to add some shimmer to the flower centers. The shimmer and the bright colors make me think of a hot, sparkly summer day. By the way, I gotta get the Fillable Frames!

Thanks to all of the PTI Design Team members for providing us so much eye candy and inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the rest of the hop!

Jennifer

Supplies (all PTI unless noted):

Stamps: Friend 'til the End, Mega Mixed Messages

Ink: Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Summer Sunrise

Accessories: Labels 8 die (Spellbinders), clear Spica glitter pen, corner rounder (Fiskars)

PTI Embellies Challenge & FTL 78

2010-02-13T21:09:00.000-08:00

Oh no!! I just linked back to PTI's challenge page and saw that it said to create a FLORAL embellishment. Darn! Too late to redo things now. Maybe Nichole will have pity on me if my name is actually chosen. : )

PTI's Embellies Challenge was just what I needed to use my new butterfly dies that I got last month. Of course, I feel guilty using SU! products for a PTI challenge.

Nothing original here. I've been seeing various butterflies on blogs for months now. I started out with PTI's new Pretty Pastels patterned paper and then cut more butterflies in coordinating cardstock. Then I stamped or embossed the cardstock butterflies, and sponged the edges on most. Added rhinestones, pearls or Clear Spica glitter pen.

The card uses Fall-to-Layout 73. Perfect for using embellies.

Sorry for the bad photos - late night without good light.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Suppplies (all PTI unless noted)

Stamps: Fancy Flourishes, Cupcake Collection, Background Basics: Text Style

Ink: Hibiscus Burst, Cameo Coral (SU!), Perfect Plum (SU!), Versamark, Spica clear glitter pen

Paper: Hibiscus Burst, Berry Sorbet, Plum Pudding, Lavender Moon, Sweet Blush

Accessories: Beautiful Butterflies (SU!/Sizzix), Beautiful Wings embosslit (SU!/Sizzix), classic butterfly punch (Martha Stewart), Vintage Buttons in Melon Berry, Hibiscus Burst, and Plum Pudding, rhinestones (Kaisercraft), pearls (unknown), twine (SU!)

CPS Sketch #153

2010-02-12T13:42:00.001-08:00

Hello. I made this card for CPS Sketch 153. I've been wanting to try Dawn McVey's vintage flower tutorial, so decided to use it for this card. I was looking through some of the other CPS entries and saw that Katie had the same idea! Very popular right now. I need to pick up a vintage book to see if the paper might crumple up better than cardstock.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (all PTI unless noted)

Stamps: Mega Mixed Messages, Background Basics: Text Style

Ink: Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, Mellow Moss (SU!)

Paper: Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, Pretty Pastels patterned paper, SU! patterned paper

Accessories: scalloped circle punch (SU!), Little Leaves Sizzlit (SU!), Vintage Buttons in Hibiscus Burst and Spring Moss, Hibiscus Burst twill tape

PTI Paint by Number Challenge

2010-02-08T21:28:00.000-08:00

Yikes! I decided to try PTI's Paint by Number challenge. I would never put all of these colors together - definitely outside my comfort zone. Guess that's why it's a challenge. Probably didn't help that I started just before bedtime.

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you're enjoying the PTI anniversary festivities.

Jennifer

Supplies (all PTI unless noted)

Stamps: Friends 'til the end, Polka Dot Basics II

Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Ripe Avocado

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Rasperry Fizz, Really Rust(SU!), Bitty Dots paper in Ripe Avocado

Accessories: Orange ribbon (Offray), Vintage buttons in Orange Zest and Pure Poppy

PTI Emboss Resist Challenge

2010-02-05T20:48:00.000-08:00

This card is for the Emboss Resist challenge for PTI"s third anniversary. I had not done this technique in a long time, so it was a good reason to actually use some stamps I've purchased in the past few months.

Vintage is not my style, so I'm not sure how much I like this card. Something seems a little off to me, but it's too late to fiddle any more. I sponged some Creamy Caramel ink on PTI's new white silk ribbon to give it a tea stained look.

I'm glad that I got time to stamp today and try out something different.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jennifer

Supplies (all PTI unless noted)

Stamps: Turning a New Leaf, Background Basics: Text Style, Garden of Life

Ink: Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado, Creamy Caramel (SU!), Versamark

Paper: Hibiscus Burst, Kraft (SU!), Naturals Ivory (SU!)

Accessories: white silk ribbon, Hibiscus Burst vintage buttons, scallop border punch (Martha Stewart), twine (SU!)

PTI Blog Hop - January 2010 - The Total Package

2010-01-25T17:00:00.000-08:00

Hello. Welcome to the PaperTrey Ink Blog Hop. This month's challenge is "to create a card that has the "total package". Create any style card you can dream up, then take it the next step. Embellish the interior and adorn the envelope. You might even want to add a little something to the back of the card!"

I used the new Rock-a-Bye Baby template to make a card for my co-worker. By the time, I was done with all the cutting, I didn't have much juice left for the decorating! I completely forgot about the envelope, but I did remember a little something on the back from Faux Ribbon. Might have to invest in a digital cutter before long. : )

Supplies (PTI unless noted)

Stamps: Polka Dot Basics II, Mega Mixed Messages, Faux Ribbon

Ink: Bashful Blue (SU!), Spring Moss

Paper: Bashful Blue (SU!), Stamper's Select White, Spring Flowers DSP (SU!)

Accessories: Rock-a-Bye Baby Click Simple template, Spring Moss vintage buttons, DMC floss

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the rest of the hop!

Jennifer

CPS Sketch #150

2010-01-23T12:26:00.000-08:00

Hello. I finally made time to stamp and created two cards using CPS Sketch #150. I actually used my new SU! goodies the day that the order arrived! That rarely happens.

I've had that retired SU! valentine paper sitting around for years now and have always had trouble using it - mostly because I had trouble finding pink inks that match it (none of the SU! colors seemed quite right). So I ended up just punching everything out of the paper instead of stamping. I was glad to finally find a use for a bit of the paper.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (SU! unless noted otherwise):

Birdie Card

Stamps: Mega Mixed Messages (PTI), Polka Dot Basics (PTI)

Paper: Apricot Appeal, Almost Amethyst, Certainly Celery DSP, Stamper's Select White (PTI)

Ink: Apricot Appeal, Basic Gray

Accessories: Square Nesties (Spellbinders), SU! buttons, XL Two-Step Bird Punch, Scallop Trim border punch, pearl (Michael's)

Heart card

Stamps: Faux Ribbon (PTI)

Paper: Close to Cocoa, retired SU! valentine patterned paper

Ink: Close to Cocoa

Accessories: Scallop Trim border punch, small and large heart punches (PTI), epoxy dome stickers (PTI)

CPS Sketch #145

2009-12-12T15:51:00.001-08:00

Yea! I made time to do some Christmas crafting! I'm terribly behind and was glad to use CPS Sketch 145 for some inspiration. Got me to use some chipboard that I bought last year and never touched. Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Holidays!

Jennifer

Supplies (all SU! unless noted)

Stamps: Faux Ribbon (PTI)

Ink: Handsome Hunter

Cardstock: Sage Shadow, Handsome Hunter

Accessories: retired SU! patterned paper, SU! chipboard, Martha Stewart tinsel glitter in crystal

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop - Oct '09 - Holiday Hop

2009-10-25T13:46:00.000-07:00

Hello. The month's PTI BlogHop is the Holiday Hop. Here's the challenge: "Show us your best upcoming holiday plans for cards, gifts, wraps or whatever else you have up your sleeve!" I'm a bit of procrastinator, so I'm just now getting around to Halloween projects. I hope that still counts for the holidays.

I made these treat holders using PTI's medium glassine bags. Embossed them with Cuttlebug folders for a little added texture, which I've seen on various blogs. This was my first project using Copics and I'm pretty happy with how the pumpkin turned out (see Nichole's post for my inspiration).

I've missed the last few hops because we're expecting another baby and the first trimester was tiring. It didn't stop me from buying new stamping supplies, just from actually using them much. : )

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop!
Jennifer

Supplies (all PTI unless noted)
Boo Bag
Stamps: Boo to You, Vintage Labels
Paper: Pumpkin Pie (SU!), Stamper's Select White
Ink: Basic Black (SU!), Orange Zest
Accessories: medium glassine bag, Cuttlebug Divine Swirl embossing folder, Labels 1 Nestie (Spellbinders), orange rhinestones (Kaisercraft), True Black gingham ribbon, True Black & Orange Zest vintage buttons, ribbon hole punch (SU!)

Pumpkin Bag
Stamps: Boo to You, Faux Ribbon
Paper: Always Artichoke (SU!), Pumpkin Pie (SU!), Stamper's Select White
Ink: Orange Zest, Memento Rich Cocoa, Ripe Avocado, Copic markers YR12, YR15, YR18
Accessories: medium glassine bag, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Orange Zest Luxe Satin ribbon, leaf ribbon, Ripe Avocado vintage buttons, Apron Lace punch (Fiskar's), paper crimper (Fiskar's), ribbon hole punch (SU!)

Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #13 & WSC #91

2009-08-02T12:21:00.000-07:00

Yea! I finally had time to try one of Dawn's color challenges again. Once again, I would never have put these colors together myself, but I really like how this card turned out! I got my layout inspiration from the Weekend Sketch Challenge #91.

Playing with the new In Bloom set was so much fun! It still took me forever to cut out the flowers. I glittered the edges of the blooms, but it's difficult to see in the photo.

Hope you're having a great weekend, and thanks for stopping by.
Jennifer
Supplies (PTI unless noted): Stamps: In Bloom Ink: Real Red, Certainly Celery (both SU!) Paper: Pure Poppy, Berry Sorbet, Spring Moss, Stamper's Select White, Bitty Dot Basics patterned paper Accessories: dotted scallop punch (EK Success), crystal fine glitter (Martha Stewart), Two Way Glue Pen (SU!)

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop - July '09 - Text

2009-07-25T12:36:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the July PTI Blog Hop. It seems that I've become a once-a-month blogger -- just for the blog hop. I received my PTI order yesterday (first one since April!), so I had to play along. This month's challenge: "I'd like to see your twist on anything text integrated into a fun project! Cut it, punch it, tear it, distress it, paint it, ink it, brayer it, stamp it, stitch it, layer it. Use it as a background, border or a focal point. Use several text styles on one project or just focus on a single look. Try a technique layered on top of text like emboss resist or watercoloring. You could even run it through an embossing folder."

I stuck to a couple of basic text ideas given my limited free time lately. I also used Fall-to-Layout #51 to help get my juices flowing and save some time. On this first card, I wanted to combine several different fonts, so this is what I came up with:
By the way, I think Fancy Flourishes is just perfect! So glad I finally ordered it.

I made this little note card with the leftover piece from the Top Note die cut. Just a cute little note to stick in a dish when I return it to our neighbor.

For the second card, I used several of the sentiments from Friends 'Til the End to make a background. I lined them all up on a large block and stamped away. Had to go back to fill in a few of the empty spots on either side.
Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the hop.
Jennifer

Supplies: (all Papertrey Ink unless noted)
Thank You card
Stamps: Background Basics: Text Style, Fancy Flourishes, Papertray, Letterpress Alphabet(SU!)
Ink: Creamy Caramel, Sage Shadow (both SU!)
Paper: Bitty Dot Basics in Lemon Tart, Stamper's Select White, Kraft (SU!)
Accessories/Tools: Vintage Buttoms (Lemon Tart and Aqua Mist), Top Note die (SU!), sponge, corner rounder (Fiskar's)

Absolutely Fabulous notecard
Stamps: Background Basics: Text Style, Fancy Flourishes, Mega Mixed Messages
Ink: Hibiscus Burst, Creamy Caramel (SU!)
Paper: Bitty Dot Basics in Lemon Tart, Kraft (SU!)
Accessories/Tools: Vintage Buttoms (Lemon Tart and Hibiscus Burst), Rose Red grosgrain ribbon (SU!), Top Note die (SU!), sponge, corner rounder (Fiskar's)

Friend card
Stamps: Friends 'Til the End
Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Dark Chocolate, Certainly Celery (SU!)
Paper: Bitty Dot Basics in Lemon Tart, Dark Chocolate, Spring Moss, Raspberry Fizz
Accessories/Tools: Apron Lace punch (Fiskar's), Top Note die (SU!), rhinestones (Kaisercraft)

Papertrey Ink June 09 - Summer

2009-06-25T16:00:00.000-07:00

image from Edible Portland

Welcome to the PTI blog hop. This month's challenge is: "Summer is FULL of so many wonderful colors, sights & sounds! This month your challenge is to get inspired by the lazy days of summer and reflect your inspiration in a project of your choice! Whether it be the colors in your favorite summer treats, the pattern on your bathing suit & beach towel or even the texture of the sand between your toes, use any or all of these things as a springboard for your design."

The start of summer here in Oregon means the arrival of lots of yummy berries. I used the strawberries from My Punny Valentine to create a couple of cards. I actually made a third, but my toddler shredded it. This first card was inspired Fall-to-Layout #41, which was inspired by this card by Savitri.
I made this 2nd card with a couple of extra strawberries. Cut them out and embossed to get that shiny fruit look.
I can't believe it's been almost a month since I've posted. I got busy preparing for a garage sale, and then work got crazy. Not sure if things will calm down anytime soon, but I didn't want to miss the hop.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop!
Jennifer
Supplies: (SU! unless noted otherwise)
Birthdays are the Berry Best:
Stamps: My Punny Valentine (PTI), Year Round Puns (PTI)
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Basic Black
Paper: Stamper's Select White (PTI), Real Read, Wild Wasabi Textured
Accessories: Gingham ribbon, dotted scallop punch (EK Success), corner rounder
Love You Berry Much
Stamps: My Punny Valentine (PTI)
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Basic Black
Paper: Stamper's Select White (PTI), Wild Wasabi Textured
Accessories: Gingham ribbon, White Vintage Buttons (PTI), Double Ended Tag Die (Spellbinders)

Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #7

2009-05-28T21:44:00.000-07:00

Hello. Here's my take on Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #7. For the flower and leaf, I tried this watercolor technique, originally posted here. I used just plain cardstock as I didn't have any shimmery on hand. I was pleased with the results but it did take a lot of work to keep the paper wet enough to blend the color. The video on Patty Bennett's blog shows the color blending much more easily than it did for me. I think I'll try again when I get my hands on some shimmery cardstock. Duh - it just dawned on me that glossy should work as well.

Also, I didn't wait long enough for the cardstock to dry before I started trimming. That ended up tearing it, so I recommend waiting until your cardstock is really dry.

The finished card is 3 7/8" x 8 1/2".

Thanks for stopping by!
Jennifer
Supplies (all Papertrey Ink unless noted) Stamps: Friends 'Til the End Ink: Certainly Celery, Old Olive and Pink Passion reinkers (SU!), Versamark (Tsukined) Papers: Spring Moss, Stamper's Select White, Friends 'Til the End patterned paper Accessories: white embossing powder (SU!), AquaPainter (SU!), Raspberry Fizz grosgrain ribbon

Papertrey Ink May '09 Blog Hop - Yellow

2009-05-25T14:00:00.000-07:00

Hello! Welcome to Papertrey's Blog Hop. This month's theme is the color yellow. I made this Ready, Set, Wrap template using Lemon Tart cardstock, and stamped with Boxes, Bags, and Tags.

I decided to jazz up the box by using my new Fiskar's Apron Lace punch on the side flaps. First, using scrap paper, I determined that the punch removes 1/4" of cardstock. Next, I printed the side flaps on copy paper and cut them out to be a template. When I traced the side flaps onto the cardstock, I traced one side, scooted the template over 1/2", and then traced the other side. You still have to leave the bottom tab the normal size so that it fits in the box. I punched away, and it worked out perfectly!

Thanks for hopping by, and enjoy the blog hop!
Jennifer

Supplies (all Papertrey Ink unless noted)
Stamps: Boxes, Bags & Tags, Mixed Messages
Ink: Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, Barely Banana (SU!), Wild Wasabi (SU!), Essential Glue Pad
Paper: Lemon Tart, Whisper White (SU!)
Accessories: Ready, Set Wrap Timeless Template, Hibiscus Burst Topnotch Twill ribbon, rhinestone (KaiserCraft), silver cord (SU!), Dazzling Diamonds glitter (SU!)
Tools: Apron Lace punch (Fiskars), 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" circle punches (SU!), small oval punch (SU!), large eyelet punch (SU!)

Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #6 & Fall-To Layout 41

2009-05-18T21:33:00.001-07:00

Hello! I forced myself to try this color challenge as it was far outside my comfort zone. I think I've used Cameo Coral twice ever. Amazingly, the card came together fairly quickly - due in part to using this sketch from Clean and Simple Stamping. When I first showed my husband the different colored papers laying together, he sort of gagged. When I showed him in the finished card, he said, "Wow, I really like those rich colors." It's funny how a project can magically come together.

Thanks for stopping by!
Jennifer
Supplies (all Papertrey Ink unless noted)
Stamps: Heart Prints, Spots & Dots
Ink: Cameo Coral, Chocolate Chip (both SU!), Versamark (Tsukineko)
Paper: Cameo Coral (SU!), Stamper's Select White, Bitty Dot Basics paper in Aqua Mist
Accessories: corner rounder, scalloped Edge punch (both SU!), small heart punch, dark chocolate satin ribbon

Strawberry Cupcakes

2009-05-17T20:26:00.000-07:00

Hello. I found a recipe in Cooking Light for strawberry cupcakes that looked really yummy. I decided to package some up to give away to friends using the strawberries in My Punny Valentine. This project ended up taking me 3 days! Everything takes much longer with a toddler in the house. I started the cupcake box from Valerie Stangle's tutorial on Friday during nap time. Then I made the cupcakes during Saturday's nap. Worked on more packaging on Saturday night and used the Ready, Set, Wrap Timeless template, thinking it would be faster. But I quickly ran out of time so I resorted to a cello bag with a quick tag. I finally made the frosting this morning and put everything together. I think I like the boxes better than the cupcakes. : )

A couple of tips: I found that the cupcake box will hold 2 small cupcakes if you don't make the insert, and the Ready, Set, Wrap box will hold a short cupcake. The strawberry on top got a bit smashed. Also, I discovered that it's much easier to make the scalloped rings for the cupcake box running both circle Nesties through the Cuttlebug at the same time. Maybe everybody else already knows this, but it didn't dawn on me until I had trouble lining up the inner circle with the outer scallops...

Have a good week, and thanks for visiting!
Jennifer
Supplies (all SU! unless noted)
Stamps: My Punny Valentine, Friends 'Til the End (both Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Real Red, Wild Wasabi
Paper: Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Accessories: Scallop Circle punch, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" circle punch, small and large tag punches, scalloped edge punch, Wild Wasabi stitched ribbon, silver elastic cord, window sheets, red ribbon (stash), Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Coluzzle

When It Rains, It Pours!

2009-05-13T19:53:00.001-07:00

Hello. I cased this card from Dawn McVey's card. I wanted another quick masculine card for my husband, so Dawn's card came to mind. I incorporated my new Spots and Dots set and Smokey Green Stripes ribbon. I actually had this ribbon on my desk, but couldn't figure out how to incorporate it. So I gave up and decided to cruise the PTI release blogs. Then I found this card by Lisa Johnson -- perfect use of the ribbon! The sentiment was so appropriate for us right now -- our daughter has not been sleeping, my husband got sick, and now the Oregon rain just won't stop! Hopefully this card brought just a bit of cheer to an otherwise difficult week.

Thanks for visiting!
Jennifer
Supplies (SU! unless noted)
Stamps: Scattered Showers, Spots & Dots (both Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Basic Gray, Old Olive
Paper: Soft Stone (Papertrey Ink), Basic Gray, Old Olive
Accessories: Smokey Green Stripes ribbon (Papertrey Ink), SU! cutter kit

Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #5

2009-05-10T19:36:00.001-07:00

ETA: I was thrilled to see that this card made it "In The Spotlight" for Dawn's color challenge! I was so excited that I almost woke up the sleeping toddler. : )

Hello. This card has been bouncing around in my head for a few days. I finally got to make it and liked how it turned out. But then it photographed so poorly that I almost don't want to post it!

This is 4.25" square card. I masked the center with a 3" square of copy paper and a little extra mask for the sentiment. Then I stamped the Polka Dot Basics. I sort of free-handed the frame. I'm an engineer, so I couldn't quite bring myself to do it without a ruler. I really like the scribble look, so I still tried for that. The umbrella is covered with Crystal Effects, which photographed very poorly. Need to work on that.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a good week!
Jennifer
Supplies (All Papertrey Ink unless noted):
Stamps: Scattered Showers, Polka Dot Basics
Ink: Fresh Snow, Raspberry Fizz, Hibiscus Burst, Basic Gray (SU!)
Paper: Raspberry Fizz, Hibiscus Burst, Stamper's Select White
Accessories: Hibiscus Burst vintage button, Basic Gray taffeta ribbon (SU!), white gel pen

Wishing You Sunshine!

2009-05-06T20:42:00.000-07:00

Hello. I made this card for my husband because he really tires of the Oregon rain by this time of the year. We've been having particularly heavy storms this week, so I thought the sunshine sentiment was perfect for him. I tried to use masculine colors and then wondered if the card just ended up looking dark and dreary. Ha! I love how the paper piecing on the umbrella turned out. Will be using that technique again soon.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jennifer

Supplies (all SU! unless noted)
Stamps: Scattered Showers (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Paper: Certainly Celery, Not Quite Navy, Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink), Not Quite Navy DSP
Accessories: rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Ribbon Tags Trio die (Spellbinders), Certainly Celery grosgrain ribbon, Swiss Dot embossing folder (Cuttlebug)

Mother's Day Lilac

2009-05-04T12:00:00.000-07:00

My friend asked me to make some Mother's Day cards using flowers. I wanted to use my ignored Blossoms Abound. I just picked up the Martha Stewart small ribbon threader punch for half off, and I found this textured paper for 10 cents! So this is what I came up with when I combined my new bargain goodies. It's hard to see but I shabbied the focal point up a bit by inking the corners and distressing the edges. I was thinking about how this is not my normal style when I realized that I had probably been inspired by Debbie Olsen's recent posts here and here. Funny how that works.

Thanks for stopping by!
Jennifer

Supplies (All SU! unless noted)
Stamps: Blossoms Abound, Women of Life (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Lavender Lace, Old Olive, Certainly Celery
Paper: Very Vanilla, Certainly Celery, Lavender Lace, Purple #1 textured cardstock (Die Cuts with A View)
Accessories: ribbon (Offray), small ribbon threader punch (Martha Stewart)

Papertrey Ink Spring Fling Challenge

2009-05-03T20:08:00.000-07:00

Hello. I decided to participate in Papertrey's Spring Fling Challenge because I loved the colors in Becky Oehler's inspiration photo. Oh, and of course, the chance to win a stamp set is pretty inpiring. I was trying to re-create the circle pattern on the middle pillow and to include the scalloped edge from the pillow behind it. In the end, my card turned out nothing like I had envisioned. Sigh. But I did learn that the flowers from Women of Life fit the Gridlines II grid cardstock!

Thanks for stopping by.
Jennifer

Supplies (SU! unless noted)
Stamps: Women of Life, Mixed Messages (both Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Rose Red, Cool Caribbean, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Certainly Celerly, Apricot Appeal, Guidelines II grid cardstock
Accessories: 1 3/8" circle punch, flower punch

Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #4

2009-05-03T17:13:00.001-07:00

Hello. I LOVE this card! It came together fairly quickly last night, and I was really pleased with how it turned out. I used this Fall-To Layout #13 from Clean and Simple Stamping and just adjusted the proportions to see more of the flowers. I re-discovered my Soft Sky paper and ink - had completely forgotten about that one. Okay, just a quickie post since the challenge deadline is less than an hour away.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a good week.
Jennifer

Supplies (all SU! unless noted)
Stamps: Life (PaperTrey Ink)
Ink: Soft Sky, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Stamper's Select White (PaperTrey Ink), Soft Sky
Accessories: Chocolate Chip wide grosgrain ribbon

Papertrey Ink April 2009 Blog Hop - My Timeless Templates

2009-04-25T15:19:00.000-07:00

The challenge from Papertrey Ink this month is to use of their My Timeless Templates. I used the Filed with Flair template, which I bought last month and intended to use for making April birthday gifts. As usual, it took a challenge to actually get me to use my new purchase.

The side panels were inspired by this project on the Cuttlebug Challenge blog. I used the Crayon Resist technique, coloring with purple crayon on the D'vine Swirl embossed paper. Then I painted over the panel with white acrylic paint, let it dry, and then sanded off some of the paint to expose the purple. Turns out that the swirly flowers from the Women of Life stamp life coordinate quite well with the embossed swirls.

I hope to make a matching Mother's Day card soon.

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the blog hop!
Jennifer

Supplies
Stamps: Women of Life (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Certainly Celery, Lavendar Lace (SU!)
Paper: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Lavendar Lace (SU!)
Accessories: Hibiscus Vintage Buttons (Papertrey Ink), D'vine Swirl Cuttlebug Embossing folder

CPS Sketch #112

2009-04-22T21:30:00.000-07:00

Hello. I've finally found time to try some sketches again. Yea! I've had these Cool Caribbean Long Notes and designer papers for over 2 years now. Can you believe that I've finally gotten around to making a card with it? I've had another idea for these supplies bouncing around in my head for over two years also. Maybe I'll actually make it soon. I really like how the focal point turned out. Even added some bling!

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (All SU! unless noted)

Stamps: Polka Dots and Petals, Polka Dot Basics (Papertrey Ink), Friend 'Til the End (Papertrey Ink)

Ink: Cool Caribbean, Wild Wasabi, Basic Gray, Hibiscus Burst (Papertrey Ink)

Paper: Cool Caribbean Long Notes, Petals and Paisley DSP, Pretty in Pink cardstock

Accessories: 1" circle punch, dotted scallop punch (EK Success), rhinestones (Kaiser scrapbook)

Catalin Radio Card

2009-04-21T17:00:00.000-07:00

My friend asked me to make a birthday card for her father-in-law, who collects Catalin Radios. She gave me a handful of photos and here's the one I tried to create on the card:

What do you think? I was surprised at how well it turned out! By the way, the pieces on the card image are crooked because I only used temporary adhesive until I knew my friend was happy with the card. : )

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (All SU! unless noted otherwise)

Stamps: Everyday Classics (Papertrey Ink)

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Paper: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Ruby Red, Very Vanilla, More Mustard DSP

Accessories: Ruby Red brads, Rectangle Nesties (Spellbinders), stylus, Word Window punch, Key Tag punch

Lauren's Birthday

2009-04-20T20:10:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that I haven't posted for 2 weeks! Farmor and Popie came to visit M (you know the grandparents don't care about us adults now), so I've been busy with family for awhile. I did manage to make one card for our niece's 4th birthday last week. This is a combo circle and shaker card. I'm going to make this post quick so I can go do some stamping!

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (All Stampin' Up! unless noted otherwise)

Stamps: Birthday Best

Ink: Black Staz-On, Cool Caribbean, Pixie Pink, Pretty in Pink, Apricot Appeal

Paper: Cool Caribbean, Loves Me DSP, Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink)

Accessories: Circle Nesties (Spellbinders), Aqua Painter, Soft Subtles beads, white organza ribbon, double-sided foam tape (3M), window sheets

Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #3

2009-04-06T21:32:00.000-07:00

Hello! I tried Dawn McVey's color challenge again. And again, outside my comfort zone. I finally used my one piece of Groovy Guava cardstock to make this card. I'd like to learn more about Dawn's comments on the hues in colors. Not sure if my colors are clashing or not since I would never try this color combo on my own! Also, I tried out my new EK success punch. I had the darnedest time lining the paper up with that thing! Hopefully will get better with some practice.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (All SU! unless noted otherwise)

Stamps: Everyday Classics, Mega Mixed Messages (Papertrey Ink)

Ink: Pink Pirouette, Close to Cocoa, Riding Hood Red

Paper: Kraft, Groovy Guava, and Very Vanilla cardstock, Candy Lane DSP

Accessories: Pink grograin ribbon, Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Dotted Scallop punch (EK Success)

CPS Sketch #109

2009-04-02T19:57:00.001-07:00

Hello. I needed a birthday card for my sister-in-law, so I took a stab at the CPS Sketch this week. I finally got a Cuttlebug and some Nesties. My local craft store told me they are probably dropping the Cuttlebug line because everybody is moving to digital cutters. Guess I'm really behind the times! Anyway, I really like how the circles Nesties worked out on this first card.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a good weekend!

Jennifer

Supplies (All SU! unless noted otherwise)

Stamps: Mega Mixed Messages, Life (both Papertrey Ink), Linen background

Ink: Rose Red, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Old Olive

Paper: Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette cardstock, Spring Flowers (?) DSP, Stamper's Select white cardstock (Papertrey Ink)

Accessories: Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), adhesive pearls (Michael's)

Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #2 and Sweet Sunday Sketch #11

2009-03-30T21:47:00.001-07:00

Hello! I decided to combine two challenges into one - Dawn McVey's Color Challenge and Karen Giron's Sweet Sunday Sketch. This card took me so long that I might as well have made two different challenge cards! The colors were far, far, far outside my comfort zone, and the sketch had more elements than I would normally include on a card. So I stretched myself and in the end made a card that I'm mostly happy with. It just took me a couple of hours.

The colors made me think "tropical," so I did a batik technique. First I stamped and embossed the flowers on mulberry paper. Next I sponged ink around the flowers. Finally, I sandwiched the paper between some scratch paper and put a hot iron it. The heat melts the embossing powder so you're left with the batik look.

The finished card is 8.5"x 3.75".

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (All SU! unless noted otherwise)

Stamps: Boxes, Bags & Tags; Mega Mixed Messages (both Papertrey Ink)

Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip,

Paper: Certainly Celery, Tempting Turquoise, Bali Breezes DSP, mulberry paper

Accessories: Bold Brights brads, Certainly Celery twill tape, Stampin' Dimensionals, white embossing powder, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Essential Glue Pad (Tsukinedo)

Color Inspiration #47

2009-03-29T20:12:00.000-07:00

Hello. A quickie post for Kristina Werner's Color Inspiration. The orange and yellow made me think of a sunset. I first embossed the flowers on glossy cardstock, and then blended the inks with a brayer to make the sunset. The finished card is 4"x 6".

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (All Stampin' Up! unless noted otherwise)

Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Inspired by Nature

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Apricot Appeal, Dark Chocolate (Papertrey Ink)

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, glossy cardstock

Accessories: clear embossing powder (Stampendous), brayer

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop - March 2009 - Backgrounds

2009-03-25T14:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my first Papertrey Ink Blog Hop post! I started this blog in February just so that I could participate in PTI events, and I've finally done it. For my background paper, I just did a simple pattern using Polka Dot Basics in bright colors. This was my first attempt at making my own patterned paper. Here it is:

The candy pouch was inspired by Nichole's Wooly Sheep card and a sample that I saw somewhere for the SU! Pillow Box die. This pouch is actually hand cut and scored from a template that got when I was a hobby SU! demonstrator a few years ago.

On a side note, since I've discovered PTI, I've been spending a lot more time stamping and blogging. My husband told me that he's going to start his own blog named "Stampy Widower!"

Thanks for stopping by! I'm off to play with my PTI order that arrived today. : )
Jennifer

Supplies: (by Papertrey Ink unless noted otherwise)
Stamps: Polka Dot Basics, My Punny Valentine
Ink: Fresh Snow, Raspberry Fizz, SU! Cool Caribbean, SU! Green Galore
Paper: Raspberry Fizz, SU! Whisper White
Accessories: SU! scallop circle punch, SU! window sheet, SU! Certainly Celery grosgrain ribbon

Raspberry Suite Color Challenge Week 1

2009-03-24T21:09:00.000-07:00

Hello. I have a very quick post for Dawn McVey's new color challenge. Five colors is definitely outside my comfort zone -- especially with bright colors! It was fun to create something different. I was glad to use up some more pattern paper, and to break into my new Mega Mixed Messages set from PTI. Once again, a card with very little stamping.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jennifer

Supplies (All SU! unless noted otherwise)
Stamps: Mega Mixed Messages (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Pink Passion
Paper: So Saffron, Pink Passion, Bali Breezes DSP, Chocolat DSP
Accessories: So Saffron wide grosgrain ribbon, Flower Fusion, large oval punch

CPS Sketch #106

2009-03-13T20:04:00.001-07:00

I had fun with this sketch. The vine wasn't quite what I had envisioned at the start, but it all seemed to work out in the end. And I made myself use more of my hoarded accessories and paper!

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (All Stampin' Up!)

Stamps: Hugs and Wishes

Paper: Old Olive cardstock, Bali Breezes DSP

Ink: Rose Red classic

Accessories: Flower Fusion felt flower, Love and Happiness Rub-Ons, colored brads

Color Inspiration #45

2009-03-13T19:51:00.001-07:00

This challenge was a difficult one! I think I like the end result though. A little more pattern than I usually do.

Supplies: All SU! unless noted otherwise

Stamps: Priceless, Fundamental Phrases

Ink: Basic Black, Versamark

Paper: Basic Gray, Basic Black, Whisper White, Cardstock Vellum, Black & White Basics patterned paper (Papertrey Ink)

Accessories: HodgePodge Hardware in styled silver

Color Inspiration #44

2009-03-07T15:36:00.000-08:00

Hello, Here's my card for Kristina Werner's color inspiration. My daughter has some jammies with the same colors. I've been trying to use some of my hoarded accessories, so this is the card I came up with. Very little stamping involved.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies

Stamps: Friends 'Til the End (Papertrey Ink)

Paper: Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip cardstock, Berry Bliss DSP (SU!)

Ink: Dark Chocolate hybrid (Papertrey Ink)

Accessories: White vintage button, Dark Chocolate Satin ribbon (Papertrey Ink), Scallop edge punch (SU!), adhesive pearls (Michael's)

CPS Sketch #105

2009-03-07T15:28:00.000-08:00

A quick post for the CPS Sketch 105. I ended up stealing the background pieces from an earlier card (see previous post) that went awry.

Have a good weekend,

Jennifer

Supplies (All SU! unless noted otherwise)

Stamps: Background Basics (Papertrey Ink)

Paper: Old Olive, Sahara Sand cardstock

Ink: Fresh Snow (Papertrey Ink), Ruby Red, Old Olive, Brocade Blue, Pumpkin Pie classic ink

Accessories: Die cut Blooms, Hodgepodge Hardware in styled silver, Love & Happiness Rub-ons, Offray ribbon, Pop Up glue dots

Color Inspiration #43

2009-02-28T21:32:00.000-08:00

Hello! I tried another Kristina Werner Color Inspiration using my new Papertrey Ink stamps. I had a tough time fitting in 5 colors. I usually keep it to 3 colors, otherwise my project starts looking scattered. So I decided to use just a couple focus colors and then highlighted my polka dots to work in the remaining colors. Probably defeated the purpose of the challenge! Of course, this card is inspired by the kraft and white ink combo of Heather Nichols. PTI's Fresh Snow ink is so easy to work with; I think I'll be using white a lot more often now.

So I love love love my new Papertrey Ink stamps! I just learned about PTI around Christmas and placed one small order. During their 2-year anniversary celebration, I became addicted and placed an, umm, slightly larger order.

I'm new to clear stamps, so I've been learning how to work with them this weekend. Do you have any tips for working with background stamps like Polka Dots Basics? I think I need a long, skinny block. My 3.5" x 5" block seems cumbersome, and I keep picking up ink on the edge of the stamps. Any tips would be much appreciated!

Have a good week,

Jennifer

Supplies

Stamps: Warm Happiness, Polka Dot Basics (Papertrey Ink)

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Brocade Blue classic ink (SU!), Fresh Snow (Papertrey Ink)

Paper: Kraft, Ruby Red, Brocade Blue whisper white cardstock (SU!)

Accessories: clear embossing powder (Stampendous), saddle stitch ribbon (Offray)

Baby Cards

2009-02-28T20:45:00.000-08:00

Two baby cards this week. The first is a gift tag for my dear friend who attended a shower today. This little card (2.5" x 3.5") came together quickly, and I really enjoyed making it. Plus it made me mount another stamp set!

The second card was for a co-worker and his family who welcomed a baby boy last week. I was never quite satisfied with this - maybe the ribbon is off. But it also made me mount another stamp set! I've mounted 4 stamps sets since I started my blog. That means I can buy more stamps now, right?

My new Papertrey Ink order finally arrived on Friday, so I've been playing this weekend. I'm new to acrylic stamps, so it's a bit of a learning curve. I'll post a couple of Papertrey cards later this week.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jennifer

Supplies (All Stampin' Up! unless noted)

Gift Card

Stamps: For a Friend, Three for You

Paper: Bashful Blue, Barely Banana, Spring Showers(?) DSP

Ink: Bashful Blue classic, Barely Banana marker, Versamark

Accessories: blender pen, blue gingham grosgrain ribbon, scalloped edge punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Star Baby Card

Stamps: Classic Backgrounds, Fundamental Phrases

Paper: Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, star paper from Creative License Scrappin' Kit

Ink: Wild Wasabi classic, Versamark

Accessories: large Star Punch, clear embossing powder (Stampendous), re-purposed ribbon, scalloped edge punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

My First Blog Post

2009-02-22T20:55:00.000-08:00

This is my first ever blog post! I decided to create a blog in order to participate in paper crafting challenges. I started wandering through stamping blogs last fall and was recently very inspired by Papertrey Ink's 2-year anniversary challenges. Seems this will be a good way to keep me using my stockpile of crafting supplies, and spare my husband from having to dutifully "ooh and ahh" over every card that I make.

For this first post, I decided to combine Kristina Werner's Color Inspiration with the CPS Sketch. Surprisingly enough, I quickly mounted a new stamp set and opened an untouched pack of paper. Amazing! Normally I just dink around with my goodies, or buy new stuff before I ever open the old.

I just slapped this blog together to get moving, so maybe I'll fancy it up if I stick with it. Thanks for stopping by.

Jennifer

Supplies (all SU!)

Stamps: Upsy Daisy

Cardstock: More Mustard, Really Rust, Whisper White

Ink: More Mustard, Really Rust, Old Olive markers; Not Quite Navy, Old Olive classic

Accessories: More Mustard DSP, Old Olive Grosgrain ribbon, Really Rust button, corner rounder punch, double slot punch