PTI Anniversary-Heavy Metal Challenge

Here I am back with another card for PTI's anniversary challenges. This challenge is to create a project using nothing but metallics and neutrals.

Just a  couple of months ago, I finally purchased the rustic wreath die after its being on my wish list for a long time. And today I used it for just the second time. I attached shimmery wreath to a panel of wood grain impressed vellum which was stitched only along the top with gold thread. And since it is so close to Valentine's Day, it seemed natural to add the love die cut. A few shimmery polka dots along the bottom were easy to stamp with MISTI.

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Supplies:
Stamps: Polka Dot Basics (PTI)
Ink: Archival Brilliance Galaxy Gold (Tsukineko)
Paper: Vellum, Gold Shimmer (The Paper Studio); white (Recollections)
Other: Rustic Wreath die, Wonderful Words: Love die, Woodgrain Impression Plate (PTI); gold thread

PTI Anniversary Challenge: Tagged and Bagged

The third challenge during PTI's anniversary celebration is to create a tag. I started by cutting a 3/12 x4 tag and rounding the corners. I stamped it in Memento Summer Sky ink with an old  gingham background stamp. Then the fun continued with PTI's Stamp-a-faire 1940s stamp set and Everyday Button Bits. I used these inks: Pure Poppy, New Leaf, Aqua Mist, and Harvest Gold. Fussy cutting was required for the scalloped focal point, the banner, and the cherry stem.
Then tragedy struck! I realized I didn't have two identical red buttons. I spent far too much time going through those red buttons looking for two I thought I could use,but I just couldn't put on two buttons that didn't match. So paper buttons to the rescue with Button Up #1 dies and Bitty Background Blocks I. A little baker's twine is the final touch.

This little tag makes me happy-these photos- not so much.

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PTI Anniversary-Day 4:Build a Bouquet Challenge

Here's to a breath of spring on a gray winter day.

 To meet the challenge of building a bouquet with more than one stamp set, I used Garden Variety, Garden Variety II, and Embellished Elegance.

Have a sweet day,


Paper: Recollections Heavyweight cardstock
Ink: Blueberry Sky, Winter Wisteria, Berry Sorbet, Harvest Gold, Ripe Avocado(PTI); Memento London Fog, Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Other: Stitched Mat Rectangle die (Lil' Inker Designs), Baker's Twine: Enchanted Evening(PTI)

PTI Anniversary--Day 2-Maile Belles Inspiration

Day two of PTI's  anniversary celebration focuses on designer Maile Belles. And the challenge today is is to create a project based on one of Maile's projects. I chose these small folded cards using the spiral notebook die.

For my cards I used Fruit Fusion : Apple and Heart-to-Heart #6 stamps and dies.

I also used Hello Sunshine for the inside sentiment.

I am going to leave these as surprises for my husband who is busy doing some home remodeling projects.

PTI Anniversary--Design Team Inspiration

This week Papertrey Ink's anniversary celebration begins! The first challenge is to create a card using one color combination and one sketch offered on Nichole's blog.
I chose this color combination

and this sketch

For my card I used Delightful Dahlia stamp set Wonderful Words Die Collection.

Happy Anniversary PTI!

!2 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist Challenge

Ellen Hutson's 12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist continues with some incredible designers showcasing their talents with beautiful tags with, fun techniques, and wonderful tutorials.
On day 7, Jill Foster shared her incredible skill with water colors with these tags.

Jill inspired me to practice my oh-so-novice watercoloring skill. I stamped the image with Archival Ink in Coffee on Bristol paper cut with a PTI tag die; then I used Faber Castell Aquarelle Water Color Pencils to color. The sentiment is stamped in Memento Rich Cocoa. I love the ribbon,twine, pearl combination on Jill's tags.

Making this tag was a great break between laundry, shower scrubbing, and baseboard cleaning. :)

12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist-Tag 2

I am back with a second tag for Ellen Hutson's 12 Tags for Christmas with a Feminine Twist.  I was inspired by this beautiful card by Kittie Caracciolo, the queen of die cuts.

My simple version began with a window, wreath, and bow from a gingerbread house Silhouette file.

I cut the window frame six times. I glued five of the frames together to add dimension, while the sixth frame was glued to the back of the tag. Using an internal offset of the frame, I was able to cut an opening in the tag. After adding the patterned paper and the scored gray paper for the wainscotting, to the front of the tag, it was easy to cut the opening in the top layer.

 A Martha Stewart punch and Impression Obsession dies provide the greenery at the top of the tag. The banner and sentiment are from PTI's Make-It-Market Tinsel and Tags.