PTI Make It Monday #30: Colored Pencils Take 2

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

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

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

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

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!)