PTI MIM #219: Texture Kissing

Lizzie was this week's presenter for Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday Challenge here, and she shared how to add texture to stamped images (hence the name, Texture Kissing).

It's been in the 90s here all week and too hot to be upstairs in my stamping room even with the ceiling fan blowing on me so I waited until the final hours to attempt Lizzie's texturing method. My biggest challenge was the lack of good background stamps and solid stamps that I thought would work. In need of a birthday card for my BIL, I was on the hunt for inspiration. Thanks, Heather, for this idea!

I loved the design but wanted it to be different even though her colors were perfect for a masculine card. Here's what I came up with and will definitely try this layout again. 

My texturing was done using Birthday Style on the Simply Chartreuse balloon, Crackled on the Canyon Clay and Chevron Stripes on the Scarlet Jewel. I should have listened to Lizzie and used lighter inks, but I was determined to use more masculine colors. 

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Scarlet Jewel and Kraft

Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Scarlet Jewel, Simply Chartreuse, Canyon Clay and VersaMark

Stamps: Birthday Style, Crackled, Celebrations, Background Basics: Chevron Stripes and Keep It Simple: Birthday

Dies: Birthday Style and Sketched Shapes

Other: SU dimensionals and Sharpie (fine tip)

PTI MIM #218: Watercolors With Die Cut Stencils

After having a very busy week, I didn't think I'd get a chance to play along with Lexi's challenge here on Nichole's blog to watercolor with die-cut stencils. So, here I am late Sunday night with a finished card and rushing to get this posted so I can go to bed. Without further ado, here it is.

Since I don't have an artistic bone in my body, my watercoloring leaves a lot to be desired…but it's fun to try. I also "need" those labels Lexi used for removable masking. Think a die-cut that isn't quite so intricate would also make it easier. I'll try this again when I have more time. 

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: White and Raspberry Fizz

Ink: Versafine Onyx Black and Zig Clean Color Real Brushes

Stamps: Boutique Borders: Thanks and Background Basics: Super Stripes

Dies: Uncorked Words, Edgers #1 and MFT Stitched Rectangles

Other: Watercolor Paper (Michaels), foam tape, SU dimensionals, black rhinestones and a paintbrush

Papertrey Ink July Blog Hop Challenge

Here is the inspiration photo from Nichole's blog here:

Here's my take on the challenge (and I'm almost out of time).

I just missed the deadline for posting this to the Blog Hop because I thought I had until midnight Eastern time but the cut off was at 11:30 EST. 

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White and Clear Vellum

Ink: VersaMark and Delicata Golden Glitz

Stamps: Beautiful Butterflies Layers and Keep It Simple: Get Well

Dies: Beautiful Butterflies

Other: Gold Zing! Embossing Powder, Zig Clean Color Real Brushes and SU Dimensionals

PTI Create Along With Us: July 2015

Thanks to Betsy Veldman Papertrey Ink has started a new challenge where we select something the design team has created and use it for inspiration. The entries for this inaugural challenge can be found here.

Because I needed some sympathy cards (three to be exact), I was inspired by Dawn McVey's "Feel Better" card shown here where she showcases her new Vintage Linens stamp set. 

Hibiscus Burst and Pure Poppy are not two colors I would layer even though I've seen lots of beautiful stamped images using them. I just had to try it for myself and after using Rosie Posie, I now realize Vintage Linens is a must-have set (not that I could ever duplicate the one and only Dawn McVey). Here's my card and thanks to MISTI I was able to stamp three in the time it would normally take me to make one. Thanks, Dawn, for the inspiration! There are lots more that inspire me so I am thrilled with this new challenge and will keep this bookmarked. 

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White and Hawaiian Shores

Ink: Hibiscus Burst, Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shores and Simply Chartreuse

Stamps: Rosie Posie, Rosie Posie Step 2, Boutique Borders: Sympathy and Harvest Berries

Dies: Edgers #3

Other: Wink of Stella

PTI MIM #215: Bringing The Inside Out

You can see Danielle's fun challenge here showing how to bring the inside of the card to the outside for Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday. Because I waited until the last minute to attempt this one, I'm not sure I did it exactly right. It's been SO hot here I think my brain got fried. However, I plan to store this technique for future cards, but here's the one I just finished.

It's difficult to see in the photo, but I did add two score lines at the top and one at the bottom to give it a little added texture. Think the spritzing added a lot for something different. 

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Soft Stone, Harvest Gold, Stamper's Select White

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, New Leaf and Raspberry Fizz

Stamps: Bitty Bouquets and Wet Paint III

Dies: Limitless Layers 2-1/4" Hearts and Bitty Bouquets

Other: SU Spritzer w/SU Markers (green, yellow & pink) and SU Dimensionals

Papertrey June 2015 Blog Hop Challenge

Well, another month has passed since my last blog post. Yes, our new floors are finally installed, and I'm getting my stamp room back in order slowly but surely. Reorganizing and purging again takes time.

Our PTI challenge this month is to use the photo below to create a card capturing the beauty of the image. Don't you wish you owned a pair of these?

photo credit: Joyfolie

Anyway, while new floors were being installed throughout our house, my BIL's mother decides it's time to see what's happening in Heaven. Unfortunately, we weren't able to attend her funeral in MN (we live in WA), and I refused to buy a card. I knew my sister and BIL would understand. Enough personal chat, on with my belated sympathy card. 

It's pretty self-explanatory when you read my supplies list. 

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: SU Basic Gray (under Vellum) and SU Going Gray (base card)

Ink: Kraft, VersaMark and VersaFine Onyx Black

Stamps: Boutique Borders: Sympathy

Dies: Beautiful Blooms II (#1) and Mum's The Word (leaves)

Other: Sheer Basics Vellum, Glossy Accents, Felt, Pearl & Black Rhinestones, SU Dimensionals, and Micro Glue Dots

Papertrey May 2015 Blog Hop Challenge

It's the 25th of May and time once again for another Blog Hop Challenge here at Papertrey Ink. Nichole always comes up with beautiful photos to inspire us to create, and the one below of scattered wooden blocks is no exception. More ideas ran through my head the past several days, but when it came time to create, I had a new vision.

Stripes, squares, ink splatters, rainbows, watercolors? So many options, so little time (in my personal life right now). As you can see, I went with squares in six different colors all lined up. I really like the results, but the biggest challenge for me sometimes is how and where to place the sentiment. The recipient, however, is not as critical as I am of myself. 

Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White and SU Elegant Eggplant

Ink: Royal Velvet, Melon Berry, Harvest Gold, New Leaf, Hawaiian Shores, Raspberry Fizz and VersaMark

Stamps: Square Prints and Keep It Simple: Thinking of You

Dies: Square Prints and Sketched Shapes

Other: SU Dimensionals, SU MElon Mambo Embossing Powder, SU Stripes Embossing Folder and Micro Glue Dots