PTI MIM #311: Using Different Types of Paper

Well, it's time again for Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday, and Stephanie is this week's host for the challenge. Yes, she wants us to use different types of paper (things we found in our home) besides just card stock. Let me just say, I am SO glad I started this three days ago because I just couldn't get the right combinations. Guess that's why it's called a challenge, right? 

Here are some of the supplies I started with when brainstorming. However, the only three things I used were the recycled notecard of pansies, the foil tissue paper and the green corrugated paper. 

And then I searched high and low for other miscellaneous items I could use after I "wrapped" the pansies with the foil tissue. Still in my stamping room, I had saved this (almost) Hawaiian Shores padded envelope from Lynda and the bag from a LSS, which just recently went out of business. I cut down the padded envelope and also cut a narrow strip from the green corrugated paper. 

Think I should have used the gold "Make Life Beautiful" portion as my sentiment, but instead I cut off the top of the bag with the pinked edge. 

Here's the reveal of my card, and I'm actually quite happy with the end result. Good thing I wasn't charging someone by the hour for this card, but rather that I will give it to a dear friend (with an explanation of why I used recycled goods). It will make her day! 

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

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Kraft, Berry Sorbet and Vellum

Ink: Amethyst Allure and Bright Buttercup

Stamps: None

Dies: Scripted and Sizzix Embosslits Beautiful Wings (butterflies)

Other: Recycled Pansy Notecard, Foil Tissue Paper, Padded Envelope, LSS Bag, Hemp Twine, Makeup Applicators, Crushed Grape Nuvo Crystal Drops, Spray Adhesive and Glue Dot

PTI MIM #310: Shadowed Sentiments

The current Make It Monday Challenge for Papertrey Ink is hosted by product designer, stitching ambassador and newsletter extraordinare, Lizzie Jones. She said she's revisiting the basics, and shadowed sentiments aren't as easy as one thinks they would be…at least not for me. My first attempt had too much space between the two ink colors, but I didn't give up. Here's a card of encouragement for our dear niece, who will undergo surgery on the 1st. (I'd much rather be creating those milestone birthday cards on my to-do list.)

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

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White

Ink: Soft Stone, Distress Inks: Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade & Picked Raspberry and VersaFine Onyx Black

Stamps: Keep It Simple: Praying for You

Dies: Noted: Scalloped A2 Dies and MFT Stitched Rectangles

Other: Wonderland Scenes Stencils, Ink Blending Tools, Black Nuvo Crystal Drops and Foam Tape

PTI January 2018 Blog Hop

Why is it I know the 25th of the month is just 10 days after the release, but I'm rushing to beat the deadline tonight? I even had all kinds of ideas running through my head as soon as I saw the image posted. Check out Papertrey Ink's Blog Hop Challenge here. The festive birthday photo below is this month's inspirational piece. 

photo source: freshmommyblog

I had fun ink blending the colors on the balloons and "popping up" my numbers and sentiment for added dimension. Can you believe I'm actually using some of the paper from the BIG sale last year? Me either as I guess I've been saving it for the perfect opportunity, and this is it! Planning to check out later tonight what other participants created for this month's hop. 

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

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Hawaiian Shores and Black & White All Over

Ink: Lovely Lady, Hawaiian Shores, Harvest Gold, Autumn Rose, Amethyst Allure and VersaFine Onyx Black

Stamps: Birthday Style

Dies: Modern Numbers

Other: Clear Embossing Powder, Eye Shadow Applicators, SU Dimensionals and Foam Tape

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 

PTI MIM #309: Heat Embossed Stencil Backgrounds

Yes, it’s Sunday night again, and I just finished my card for Melissa's Make It Monday Challenge for Papertrey Ink. Believe it or not, I managed to do some cleaning in my stamping room but I’m not done yet. Had to take time to watch some football today. Did anyone watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints today? I’m just a little partial to the Vikings having been born and raised there. What a game! Sorry, I got a little sidetracked...now back to stamping. Without further ado, here's a sympathy card I needed for a dear friend. 

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

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Hawaiian Shores and Clear Vellum

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, VersaMark, and Zig Clean Color Real Brushes in Yellow, Light Green and Persian Green

Stamps: Communique Sentiments

Dies: Life Is Beautiful and MFT Stitched Rectangles

Other: Zing! Metallic Green Embossing Powder, Black Nuvo Crystal Drops, Garden Gate Stencil and Canson Mixed Media Paper

PTI MIM #308: 2017 A La Carte

Happy New Year! This is my first post and first card of 2018. 

Where did 2017 go anyway? Here we are with this week's Papertrey Ink Make It Monday Challenge, which is to select one of the many Make It Monday Challenges from last year. I'm pretty sure I participated in each one except the last one in December with Laurie Schmidlin. Look at her "Sending Huge Hugs" with a Faux Stained Glass beauty of colorful hearts. 

Because I'm having difficulties getting back into cardmaking after my last-minute, mass production of Christmas cards, I kept it simple. Took me hours to complete this one as it is. I never admitted to being a fast stamper. (LOL) Lots of upcoming birthdays so I thought it wise to choose the sentiment from Graceful Greetings. It doesn't really look like stained glass in this picture but IRL it does. Thanks, Laurie, for the "how to color" in circular motion tips for better results!

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

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Clear Vellum and New Leaf

Ink: Zig Clean Color Real Brushes in Pink and Light Green

Stamps: None

Dies: Hexagon Cover Plate and Graceful Greetings

Other: Fun Foam, Double-Sided Adhesive Sheet, Gold Sequins, Gold DMC, Glitter Gelly Roll Pen, Tombow Mono Glue and Foam Tape

PTI Create Along With Us Challenge December 2017

Let's just say I'm still not done with Christmas cards, because I still have a few more people who would be disappointed with a store-bought card. However, that doesn't stop me from following this month's release and all the beautiful inspiration by Papertrey Ink's Design Team. You can see more on their new blog here. Details for this month's challenge can be found here where we are challenged to create our own version of something one of the designers shared during release week. 

On Day 4 of the release, Keeway blew me away with her sweet Valentine and colorful die-cut windows. 

However, I don't own the Fun Lovin' stamps and dies yet so I pulled out my Make It Market Mini Kit: Holiday Folk. Trust me when I tell you this wasn't that easy even using my MISTI. I need more practice and note to self: don't try this again when in a hurry. (lol) And, I'm definitely not going to mass produce this one either!

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

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White and Pure Poppy

Ink: Pure Poppy, Dark Chocolate, Blueberry Sky, Classic Kraft, Bright Buttercup, Smokey Shadow and VersaMark

Stamps: MIM Mini Kit: Holiday Folk and Stylish Sentiments: Holidays

Dies: MIM Mini Kit: Holiday Folk

Other: White EP, SU Dimensionals, SU Markers: Real Red, Summer Sun & Brocade Blue and Glitter Gelly Roll Pen