PTI MIM #320: Spot Color Word Diecuts

This week's Papertrey Ink Make It Monday was presented by Betsy, and it was something very new to me. Spot color word dies, you say? Not only does one have to find a word die with weight to it, but also a stamp with lots of outline images or a background. Hard to believe with all the stamps I have, that in itself was challenging. First time inking up my SAF 2017 stamp set so thank you, Betsy. This colorful birthday card is what I created, besides learning something different. 

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Supplies: (all PTI unless noted):

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Bright Buttercup and Berry Sorbet

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black

Stamps: Ever So Much (SAF 2017)

Dies: Pretty Peonies and Wonderful Words: Birthday

Other: Zigs, Perfect Pearl Mist and Foam Tape

 

PTI April 2018 Blog Hop

What a whirlwind of a month April was, and we're already to the 25th! Yes, it's time for another Blog Hop at Papertrey Ink. They came up with a beautiful inspiration photo of stacked teacups. 

image source: http://www.gailmccormack.com

Since I'm not a tea or coffee drinker, I don't own any "cup" stamps or dies so I used the color scheme and played off the floral design. Here's my take as well as my "lay flat" photography as Lexi shared with us on the Papertrey Blog. 

I edged the oval using a Gold Pen and Glitter Gelly Roll Pen. The leaves and flowers were colored using a Blender Pen and PTI inks or SU Markers to carry out the colors in the teacups. The Linen/Canvas layer was done by inking up the impression plate with Aqua Mist ink. To lighten it a bit, I also used a sponge and white pigment ink to lighten it a bit and add more streaks. Before adding my embossed sentiment, I popped up the oval using white foam. 

Off to help my DH buy and install a new entry door for our detached garage. We didn't have good luck at two Home Depots the last two days as their doors were so badly misaligned it wouldn't close. Off to check out Lowes. Hope you're seeing sunshine like we are today!

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Supplies: (all PTI unless noted):

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White and Vellum

Ink: Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Tropical Teal, Ripe Avocado, White Pigment and VersaMark

Stamps: Ways to Say: Birthday

Dies: Shape Shifters: Oval 1 and Linen/Canvas Impression Plate

Other: Clear Embossing Powder, Corner Rounder, Gold Pen, Glitter Gelly Roll Pen, SU Blender Pen, SU Markers, Zigs, Sponge and White Foam

PTI MIM #319: Graffiti Word Art

Lexi Daly was this week's host for Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday. She challenged us to create die-cut word art inspired by street art, and you can find details here. Graffiti artists are very talented…just wish they'd use these talents in more useful ways rather than making their marks on other's property. Lexi made it look so easy and shared some great examples of her graffiti art. It was a bit challenging for me to decide on what supplies to use, but here's what I completed. 

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Supplies: (all PTI unless noted):

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White and True Black

Ink: Green Parakeet, Autumn Rose, Amethyst Allure and VersaFine Onyx Black

Stamps: Celebrate Big and Ways to Say: Birthday

Dies: Celebrate Big

Other: Dots Stencil, Ink Blending Tools, Glossy Accents and Foam Tape

PTI MIM #318: Simple Stitched Stems

After a trip to the craft store and some contemplating which floral stamps to use, I completed a card for this week's Make It Monday Challenge for Papertrey Ink. You can see all the details here where Michelle Leone, in her very first Make It Monday video, shows us how to add simple stitching to our cards for something different. A seamstress I'm not but I could tackle this hand stitching just fine. Without further ado, here's my card. 

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Supplies: (all PTI unless noted):

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Scarlet Jewel and New Leaf

Ink: Scarlet Jewel, Aqua Mist and New Leaf

Stamps: Beautiful Blooms II and Keep It Simple: Sympathy

Dies: MFT Stitched Rectangles, Mix & Mat: Postal, Tag Sale: Quilted and Fancy Foliage Details

Other: Green Craft Cord, SU Mat Pack, Needle, SU Dimensionals and Glossy Accents

PTI MIM #317: Using Outline Images

It's a bright, sunny Friday afternoon here in the Pacific Northwest, and I've been spending a little time in my stamping room. Stephanie is the host for this week's Papertrey Ink Make It Monday Challenge. She showed us how to use outline images as an accent. Stephanie makes it look so easy, but it was quite challenging for me as I don't have many outline stamps. At first I misunderstood the task and struggled, but ended up with three cards all in the same color palette. Without further ado, here's what I created. 

Card #1

Card #2

The first two cards above included Floral Sketches and Penned Elegance stamp sets. Card #2 was cut down with a strip of Hibiscus Burst card stock adhered to the top and bottom of the design. 

Card #3

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Supplies: (all PTI unless noted):

Cardstock: Amethyst Allure and Stamper's Select White

Ink: Smokey Shadow, Hibiscus Burst, Orange Zest and Amethyst Allure

Stamps: Color Pop: Florals, Sketched Shapes and Penned Elegance

Dies: None

Other: 1/4" Circle Punch and Orange Hemp Twine

PTI MIM #316: Stenciled Edges

Guess what day it is today? It's not only April Fool's Day but also Easter Sunday. Yes, it's Sunday night and I'm hurrying to enter my card for this week's Papertrey Ink Make It Monday hosted by Lizzie Jones. She challenged us to add stenciling to our card edges to draw one's eye to the focal image. I love the results. My DH's aunt of 94 years young passed last week, and her service is tomorrow. Hence, the reason for the sympathy card. I'm hoping to get several more made tonight as they had nine children, and only one preceded her in death. On with my card. 

I've yet to catch up on blog commenting since our whirlwind trip to NYC. We were up at 5 or 6 every morning and didn't return to our hotel rooms until 11 pm. Needless to say, we crashed after logging over 21 miles, 48,450 steps and 55 flights of stairs in four days (according to my iPhone Health App).  We also took the Subways, a Ferry and a bus from Newark Airport to Times Square and another bus to JFK for our flights home. Due to the last Nor'Easter, our trip had to be rescheduled but it was definitely worth it. We had a fabulous trip with an awesome tour guide...so great in fact I'm having difficulty naming a favorite sight!

Thank you for stopping by, and I really do appreciate your comments!

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted):

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White

Ink: Pale Peony, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, Green Parakeet and New Leaf

Stamps: Tulip Time and Penned Elegance

Dies: Tulip Time

Other: Diamond Stencil, Ink Blending Tool, Twine, Adhesive Gems and Foam Tape