PTI MIM #264: Die-Cut Stencil Shapes

Melissa shows us how to get more use out of our dies by using the actual die-cut as a stencil. Her video for this week's Papertrey Ink Make It Monday can be found here. Her cards are so typical of Melissa and absolutely gorgeous. I just had to give it a try during a small window of crafty time. Just got back from vacation and now getting ready for company this week. Here's my birthday card using Melissa's technique.

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

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Kraft and Sheer Basics Vellum

Ink: Terracotta Tile and Dark Chocolate

Stamps: Ombre Sentiments: Birthday

Dies: Turning A New Leaf

Other: Sponge Dauber and SU Dimensionals

Papertrey August Blog Hop Challenge

So, here we are on August 25, and it's time for another Blog Hop for Papertrey Ink. You can see all the details here. Once again, we have another fabulous image to encourage us to play along.

photograph from VSCO 

My first thought was to get out my paintbrushes, but instead I pulled out my new Garden Gate stencil and ink blending tool. This is what I came up with blending Melon Berry and Distress Spiced Marmalade. My sentiment is done in Enchanted Evening. I also blended a bit of Enchanted Evening on the Vellum leaves. Added in five sequins for a little bling.

Thanks for stopping by, and I really do appreciate your comments! Can't wait to see what everyone else created this month. 

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White and Enchanted Evening

Ink: Melon Berry, Distress Spiced Marmalade and Enchanted Evening

Stamps: Painted Petals

Dies: Turning A New Leaf and Nestabilities Standard Circles Large

Other: Garden Gate Stencil, Ink Blending Tool, Sizzix Swiss Dots Embossing Folder and Sequins (stash)

PTI MIM #246: Faux Brush Lettering

Another week, another Make It Monday challenge at Papertrey Ink. This time it's the very talented Amy Sheffer showing us in a video and on her blog exactly how it's done. She makes it look so easy and has done some very striking cards sharing her technique of Faux Brush Lettering. Just had to try this but think I'd have better control using my Zig's than ink pads, water and a paintbrush. I'll definitely try this again once I have some stamps to use other than Graceful Greetings. The font isn't as thick as some so a bit challenging to follow the lines. Anyway, my demand is exceeding my stash at the moment for Thinking of You and/or Get Well cards so I need to quit the yardwork and get creating. : )

(Sentiment close up stamped first in Simply Chartreuse 

and then Ripe Avocado for Faux Brush Lettering)

Now I see I should have watercolored vertically for a more even flow of leaf colors. Will remember that next time. Sponged the edge using Autumn Rose ink to tie it in with the leaves, adhered to white card base and added the five sequins to finish it off. Will view and comment tonight on what others have created. I'm sure there will be lots of inspiration and cool ideas to try myself. Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White and Canson Mix Media Paper

Ink: Autumn Rose, Orange Zest, Simply Chartreuse and Ripe Avocado

Stamps: Graceful Greetings

Dies: Turning A New Leaf

Other: PPP Sparkling Clear Sequins, Paintbrush, Water and Sponge

PTI MIM #137: Dimensional Leaf Wreath & MFW's TT: Enthralled with Fall

Another Make It Monday challenge on Nichole's blog asks us to make a dimensional leaf wreath. Melissa Phillips showed us in a video how she created her lovely Fall card. I attempted to follow by example and came up with this birthday card wishing a dear friend a fabulous day.

The glitter really sparkles and added a lot to the Turning A New Leaf die cuts that I adhered to a white circle to form my wreath. It's difficult to see here, but the embossed burgundy cardstock is raised up on a white card base, using foam tape. 

I'm also entering this Fall card in Moxie Fab World: Tuesday Trigger: Enthralled with Fall. The gorgeous Fall colors and the leaves helped inspire my wreath card above. 

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: White, Vellum & SU Baroque Burgundy

Ink: Simply Chartreuse, Harvest Gold, SU Pumpkin Pie, SU Cherry Cobbler & VersaMark

Stamps: Turning A New Leaf & Boutique Borders: Birthday

Dies: Turning A New Leaf & Nestabilities Circles

Other: White Embossing Powder, SU brads, glitter glue, SU vertical stripes embossing folder & foam tape

PTI Make It Monday #129: White Crayon Resist

Since I bought a new box of crayons just for Heather Nichol's crayon resist technique for PTI's Make It Monday, I had to force myself to stay up late just to create this card. Had company all week so this was my only chance to get in my stamping room.

It's difficult to see where I used my white crayon outlining the flower centers and leaf veins, but they did resist my dauber of Harvest Gold ink on white cardstock. This is popped up on dimensionals over a Hawaiian Shores Nestabilities circle. The Simply Chartreuse leaves are tucked behind my sentiment, which is raised up with dimensionals. I love the color combination, and the card is growing on me. 

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: White, Winter Wiseria, Simply Chartreuse, Harvest Gold & Hawaiian Shores

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Winter Wisteria, Simply Chartreuse, Harvest Gold & Hawaiian Shores

Stamps: Lovely Layers & Natural Beauties

Dies: Turning A New Leaf & Fabulous Frames

Other: WHite Crayon, Circle Nestabilities, Sponge Dauber, Black Sequins & SU Dimensionals