PTI MIM #323: Cascading Die Cuts

This week it was Stephanie's turn to inspire us for Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday. It's all about creating die cuts cascading down the front of your card. Well, I didn't follow instructions right to the tee because I desperately need graduation cards. These kids grow up so fast that I didn't realize I need three more cards than I had planned on making. 

Please forgive me, Stephanie, as I did use the concept of how you added die cuts over colored paper. Mine just aren't cascading down the front but rather side to side. By The Numbers dies were just a bit too big. 

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted):

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Bright Buttercup and Blue (stash)

Ink: VersaMark and SU Brilliant Blue Marker

Stamps: Penned Elegance

Dies: By The Numbers and For The Graduate

Other: SU Dimensionals, Scor Tape, CTMH Sparkles, Star Punch and Gelly Roll Glitter Pen

I tried this techique again on another graduation card and like this one better. Can you tell that I incorporated school colors for the grads? Love that added touch!

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

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted):

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Scarlet Jewel and Silver Metallic (DCWV)

Ink: VersaMark

Stamps: Keep It Simple: Graduation

Dies: For The Graduate, Wet Paint Cuts III and To The Point Edgers

Other: Zing! Silver Embossing Powder, and CTMH Sparkles

PTI MIM #315: Embossing Enamel Splatters

This week Melissa Phillips is the hostess of Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday. Her current favorite technique is creating embossed enamel splatters. She, of course, used Embossing Enamel, but I don't have any and I'm leaving on vacation today. The challenge said we could use embossing powder to create our splatters and splotches so that's how I did mine. Just how to get splotches and splatters though got me thinking outside the box. I used VersaMark ink refill mixed with a tad bit of water to thin it out and attempted to splatter it on my ink-blended yardstick, sprinkled with embossing powder and heat set it. I like the results, but I'm sure it would be much easier with Embossing Enamel. My sentiment is embossed in the usual way.

A few score lines, a piece of twine and a layered butterfly finished off this get well card. All of a sudden I went from needing multiple birthday cards to needing cards of encouragement...but definitely better than sympathy. 

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

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted):

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Bitty Dots and Clear Vellum

Ink: Hawaiian Shores, Tropical Teal and VersaMark

Stamps: Beautiful Blooms II (dots) and Keep It Simple: Get Well

Dies: To The Point Edgers and Life Is Beautiful 

Other: VersaMark Refill, Zing! Teal Embossing Powder, Glue Dots, Ink Blending Tools, Scoring Board and Twinery Twine

Papertrey Ink 11th Anniversary - Day 7 (Use Only Dies - No Stamps)

We're already past Day 7 of Papertrey Ink's 11th Anniversary, but I'm just posting my card now. The challenge was to create a project using only dies - no stamps! I know I've done this before and not intentionally, but once I thought about it awhile I was grasping for ideas without using flowers. Some of those die-cuts don't look as good without stamping on them. Another milestone birthday card has been completed now using only dies and some bling. 

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

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Bright Buttercup, Amethyst Allure, Amethyst Allure+White Basics, Hibiscus Burst and Green Parakeet

Ink: None

Stamps: None

Dies: Tipped Tops, To The Point Edgers and By The Numbers

Other: White Gel Pen, Foam Tape, Glitter (Jo-Ann) and Sequins

PTI Create Along With Us Challenge: January 2018

Well, the Design Team at Papertrey Ink is off to a great start with its first 2018 Release and Create Along With Us Challenge. My guess is most of us make more birthday cards throughout the year than any other. Well, let me tell you, they came through with lots of birthday treats. My “I need” list is a really long one after seeing all their gorgeous and colorful creations. My milestone birthday card was inspired by a combination of Lizzie's and Michelle's. I’ll share images of theirs and then mine.

Lizzie's

Michelle's

Since I don't have any of the newer Brushed Off dies, I created my mask using two sizes from MFT Rectangle Dies and altered it a bit because it was too long. My Happy Birthday sentiment repeated across the rectangle is stamped using Soft Stone ink. Because I got some excess ink on the lower portion of the card base, I decided to use the edger die to remove it and added my Floral Sketches gray/white strip to the inside of my card. Only probably is they don't stand up so it was even more difficult to get a decent photo. 

Thanks for stopping by, and I really do appreciate your comments. 

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Aqua Mist, Soft Stone, Floral Sketches Paper Pad and Silver Glittered (Joann)

Ink: Aqua Mist and VersaMark

Stamps: Swan'sational, Scene It: Celebration and Background Basics: Chevron Stripes

Dies: Birthday Style, Modern Numbers, To The Point Edgers and MFT Stitched Rectangles 

Other: White Embossing Powder, Silver Trim, Ink Blending Tool, Glue Dots and SU Dimensionals 

We Love You Dawn Blog Hop

Poor Dawn has been dealing with serious health issues for the past few years but with a very positive attitude. About a week ago she underwent a small intestinal transplant, which was a huge success. She is recovering now with a long road ahead so we wanted to share our love for her. I personally adore her design style and vibrant colors. She is the queen of florals and always chooses joy. Dawn is one amazing person and such an inspiration to all. Even though I've never had the good fortune to meet her in person, I feel like we're best friends because she gives so much of herself to the crafty world in her blog posts. 

Here's the card I created inspired by Dawn in more ways than one. I hope she can feel the love radiated from my card and all the others made especially for her. 

Hop over to Nichole's blog where you can find details and thumbnails of beautiful cards created for Dawn using stamp sets and dies designed by her. Won't she be surprised and thrilled to see all the love shared from her stamping friends? Keeping Dawn and Bart in my prayers and hope you will too!

Thanks for stopping by, and I really do appreciate your comments. 

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White and Berry Sorbet

Ink: Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest, Berry Sorbet, Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shores, Tropical Teal and New Leaf

Stamps: Gran's Garden and Floral Sketches

Dies: Gran's Garden and To The Point Edgers

Other: Gelly Roll Glitter Pen and SU Dimensionals

PTI MIM #296: Small Images on Repeat

So, let's start by saying perhaps I should have used the smaller snowflake, but I thought it was really too small for the design I had in mind. My card below is for Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday with Lexi. She challenged us to use small stamp images and repeat them. I just had to use my new Holographic Embossing Powder on my snowflakes but didn't photograph well.

I'm eager to try this technique again soon when I get my SAF mess cleaned up in my stamp room and get new products organized in folders, etc. My brain might work beetter then. : ) Had another busy week but hope to get back to blog hopping and commenting soon. 

Thanks for stopping by, and I really do appreciate your comments. 

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Tropical Teal, Hawaiian Shores and Bitty Dots

Ink: Tropical Teal and VersaMark

Stamps: In The Meadow and What The Doodle: Snowflakes

Dies: To The Point Edgers and MFT Stitched Rectangles

Other: Ranger Holographic Embossing Powder