Papertrey Ink Blog Hop - Oct '09 - Holiday Hop

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

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

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

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