Papertrey Ink June 09 - Summer

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

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

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

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

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