Stamping with Passion

Christmas Card with Non Traditional Colors

2012-01-27T09:14:00.000-06:00

One of the challenges on the Weekly Christmas Card Challenge group that I am part of was to create a Christmas card with Non Traditional colors. Also, I just happen to love the color combination from this week's The Playdate Cafe Challenge #116 - Plum, Pear and Moldy Cheese. So, here is my card combining both of these,

I used the Lawn Fawn Vintage Ornaments set for this card. I embossed the ornament image with silver embossing powder and then sponged some Ranger DI Dusty Concord. I would have preferred a lighter purple, but this was the only good purple that I had. I then cut out the ornament and popped it up with some foam dots. The background bluish patterned paper is from Becky Higgins Project Life cobalt edition. I did not have a true pear color - this stars patterned paper was the closest that I found.

Here is the PDCC 116 Color swatch,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - Lawn Fawn Vintage Ornaments
Paper - PTI White, Lavender Moon and Plum Pudding Card stock, PTI Stars patterned paper, Becky Higgins PL Cobalt Edition Patterned Paper
Ink - Versamark Ink, Ranger DI Dusty Concord, Memento Black
Other - PTI Lavender Moon Twill Ribbon

Project Life Tuesday - Cover, Title and Week Pages

2012-01-24T12:10:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends, Welcome to Project Life Tuesday. This is actually week 3 of Project life, but I have not had a chance to take pictures and blog earlier. So this in fact is my blog post about the Cover, Title and Week 1 and 2 pages of my PL. My week 3 pictures are still in printing process. So hopefully next week I can post both week 3 and 4 next week.

Inspired by all the posts that Becky Higgins had about the project life, I also added a cover sheet for my PL. Here is a picture of the cover sheet (I used the cobalt edition patterned paper, a Doily and Martha stewart kraft label)

Here are my Title and Week 1 and 2 Pages,

Title Page,

Week 1,

Week 2 - I added an extra page protector and some journaling.

Some notes:
1) I used ListGirl's tutorial on printing directly on journaling cards tutorial from Studio Calico forum.
2) I bought the cobalt edition of Journaling Cards from jessicasprague.com and I use those as templates in PSE10 to do my journaling before I print them. I am using Segoe Script font for Journaling.
3)I resize the Instagram pictures to either 2x2 or 2.5x2.5 and put multiple of them on a 4x6 canvas in PSE 10 and then print them like a regular 4x6 photo and then cut out the individual pictures.

If I remember anything else useful I will add it here and if you have any questions for me, please leave a comment and I will answer as quickly as possible.

Thanks for stopping by. Please visit Creative Mom's Project Life Tuesday blog post to see other people blogging about Project Life.

Winterberry Christmas

2012-01-23T14:26:00.000-06:00

My Friend Donelda is hosting a Weekly Christmas card challenge on SCS so that we can make some Christmas cards in advance and not scramble around at the end of the year. It has been made fun by having a different challenge each week. Jan20th weekend challenge - provided by Donelda was to create a Christmas card using a tree/branch/bush/or leaf. I used PTI's Winterberry stamp set for my card.

I stamped the tree with Memento black and colored it with copics. I then added some red stickles to give it some bling. I stamped the snow flakes (From PTI Merry and Bright) in PTI Fresh Snbow and added some stickles to that as well.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Winterberry, PTI Merry and Bright
Paper - PTI White, Kraft and Ripe Avocado Cardstock, AC Christmas pattern paper
Ink - PTI Fresh Snow, Memento Black
Other - Stickles, copics

Be Mine

2012-01-10T22:37:00.000-06:00

I am taking the Clean and Simple card making class from Online classes (Led by Jennifer McGuire, Kristina Werner and Julie Ebersole). Loving the class so far. I wanted to share on of the cards that I did for Day 1 of the class using one of the sketches.

Kristina actually showed a very interesting masking technique, but somehow I could not pull it off successfully, so I used a patterned paper instead, so this is not a true CAS card because of it. But I still like how it turned out.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Heart Prints
Paper - PTI White and Hibiscus Burst card stock, Little Yellow Bicycle patterned paper
Ink - Memento Black
Other - Heart Punch, Black Pen

Zeno

2012-01-09T16:44:00.000-06:00

Zeno is the German Shepherd dog of my husband's family in India. I did this layout with the pictures that we took during our trip to India during November 2010. He is so hard to photograph as he is always moving and running.

Of course, I jumped at the chance of using Tim Holtz Rosette die. I am entering this layout for two challenges,

1) Sketchy Thursdays 1-5 Sketch Challenge. Here is the sketch,

2)By the Numbers challenge on Scrapbook Challenges Forum. The challenge was to use,

1. 1 title
2. 2 photos
3. 3 stamped images (I used the stamps from PTI Journaling Lines - Lines, Sentiment and the star shaped stamp)
4. 4 circles - (2 for journaling circle and two circles from the brads)
5. 5 papers (3 patterened papers and 2 cardstock)
6. 6 buttons

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Journaling Lines
Ink - Ranger DI Barn Door, Memento Black
Paper - Reminisce Dog Pattern paper, Coredinations cardstock
Other - Tim Holtz Rosette Die, Assorted brads

PTI December 2011 Blog Hop

2011-12-26T14:33:00.000-06:00

PTI Blog hop Challenge this time is "Holiday Leftovers". I love this challenge and the whole concept itself. I love the gift wrapping papers and some of the patterns are so gorgeous and lately I have noticed that the wrapping papers are slightly thicker as well.

I saved as much of the gift wrap as I could this time and here is a card that I did using those. The wreath that I have used in the picture was used as a gift tag for one of the gifts and I just loved and it will be hung in my craft room now.

Here is a picture of my friend's kids opening some of the gifts at my place (which are the gift wraps that I saved).

Thanks for stopping by. You can go to Nichole Heady's blog to see all the participants of this blog hop and get some awesome recycling and re purposing ideas.

Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Wreath for all Seasons, PTI Merry and Bright Additions
Paper - PTI Ripe Avocado, White, Pure Poppy and Kraft Card stock, Gift Wrapping paper - recycled.
Ink - PTI Ripe Avocado
Other - PTI Matstack 4 die, Spellbinders Circle Dies, Red Jewel Embellishment, Offray Ribbon,

Sunset - Doube Page Layout

2011-12-21T10:17:00.001-06:00

Good Morning, This is another layout that I did from our Mexico Trip Pictures using the Sketch #274 from Scrapbook challenges. I loved the orange patterned paper and I was trying to visualize the sunset when I used this paper.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - None
Paper - Coredinations Cardstock, PTI White and Hawaain Shores Cardstock,
Ink - None
Other - Travel Stickers, Ticket Stickers, PTI Vintage buttons, Circle Cutter, SU Scallop Border Punch

Mexico Getaway - Layout

2011-12-16T12:28:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends, Happy Holidays. I have been a bit busy the past few weeks with vacation, getting home ready for holidays etc. I am back with a layout that I created for Scrapbook Challenges - Sketch #273.

These are a few pictures at the RIU Resort in Mexico (Riviera Maya) where we were staying. I loved this easy and clean sketch and will be using it again.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp -Studio G Journaling Lines
Paper - Coredinations and GKD Cardstock, Patterned Paper from Stash
Ink - Memento black
Other - Prima Flowers, Alphabet Stickers, Ocean themed stickers, Blue Jewel Embellishment

Holiday Card Boot Camp - Beautiful Ornament

2011-11-07T21:40:00.000-06:00

I have enrolled in in Kristina Werner and Jennifer McGuire's Holiday Card Boot camp. If you are interested I think you can still enroll and today is just the first day. There was some ab fab inspiration. This is one of the cards that I did based on the card by Kristina. I am so thankful that she gave us the Ornament file to use as well. I have another card with slightly different colors to share with you tomorrow.

Sorry for the dark photo, I wanted to post this card asap :)) The patterned paper is from a paper collection from Hobby Lobby. It is this beautiful Kraft Paper with patterns on it. Love it. I used Spring Moss and Simply Chartreuse papers from PTI. The Sentiment is from PTI Holiday Spirit Sentiments set. Love this sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by.
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Holiday Spirit Sentiment
Paper - PTI White, Simply chartreuse, Spring Moss, Pure Poppy CS, Kraft Christmas Patterned Paper
Ink - Memento Black, SU Cherry Cobbler
Other - Red Twine from The Twinery, Ornament cut from Silhouette, White Foil Paper from Stash, SU Scallop border punch

Whipper Snapper and Penny Black Holiday Cards

2011-10-31T15:34:00.000-05:00

Hi Friends, Happy Halloween. I am back with some more Holiday cards that I made for Barb's Whipper Snapper and Penny Black holiday card swap on SCS.

The first card uses Whipper Snapper Snowman on Sleigh stamp set. This image itself was so big that there was not much room to decorate. I used the ribbon as a sentiment and added some glittery snowflakes. Another thing is that I stamped this image on kraft card stock and then colored it with copics. I kind of like this look.

This second card uses Penny Black Welcome Home stamp. I colored this image with Copics and then used a combination of American crafts Paper for this card. I could not get a good photo of this card for some reason.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - Penny Black Welcome Home, Whipper Snapper Snowman on Sleigh
Ink - Memento black, Ranger DI - Barn Door
Paper - PTI Red, Green, White and Kraft Cardstock, American crafts Christmas collection patterned paper, Canvas Home Basics Kraft Christmas patterned paper (From hobby lobby - not sure if this is their store brand - but the papers are amazing).
Other - Glittery Snowflakes, Circle Punch, PTI Ribbon, American Crafts Ribbon, Gem Embellishment

Bicycle Birthday Wishes

2011-10-28T13:43:00.000-05:00

Hi Friends, October is almost ending and we are stepping into winter with the arrival of November. It has been a while since I posted to the blog- things have been a bit hectic at home front and plus I had been mainly doing some scrapbooking and catching up with my Project Life. But I am back with a few posts now.

The card I wanted to share today is a birthday card that I did for KJ's swap on SCS. I used the new Hero Arts + Sizzix - On the Go Bike stamp and Die combination for this card. I love this new combination of Hero Arts stamp and the open thin framelit die from sizzix combination. It is so easy to stamp and cut.

I used PTI Chartreuse and White CS along with Recollections (From Michaels) Patterned Paper from this card. Some Gingham ribbon from Offray and some PTI Vintage buttons complete the card.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - Hero Arts On the Go Bike, PTI Birthday Basics
Ink - Memento Black, SU Really Rust
Paper - PTI White and Chartreuse CS, Recollections polka dot patterned paper
Other - PTI Vintage Buttons, Paper source Red Gem Embellishment, SU Oval Punch, Sizzix Framelit die for the bicycle

PTI Swap Card and Card Candy

2011-09-29T17:52:00.000-05:00

These are the card and card candy that I did for PTI Swap on SCS Hosted by Shannon. I had so much fun making the card candy.

I used the PTI Doily Details die for one of the card candy and I found out that it is definitely easier if you use the metal shim in cuttlebug. And plus after removing the die cut from the die, if there are any paper pieces stuck to the die, you have to remove them completely before reusing the die again, otherwise it does not cut properly.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - Fillable Frames #5, Matstack 3 Collection, PTI Anniversary Set
Ink - Ranger Distress Ink - Barn Door, Dusty Concord, Memento Black
Paper - PTI White, True Black, Rustic White, Kraft, Mellon Berry, Dark chocolate CS. PTI Bitty Dot basics patterned paper, SU printed text patterned paper
Other - PTI Royal Velvet Ribbon, PTI Butterfly, SS butterfly, Fillable frame #5 Die, Matstack 3 Die and Doily Details Die, Pearl Embellishments, PTI Vintage Buttons, Black Twine

Wedding Reception - Timed Title

2011-09-20T13:46:00.000-05:00

Hello Friends, I made it to Round 3 of "So you think you can scrap" challenge on Colorful Creations. Yoohoo!!

This week's challenge was to create a layout where the title is the actual Time!!! This was indeed a challenge and the more I thought about it, I wanted to use a picture from our wedding and I loved this particular photo from our wedding reception.

I took inspiration from the color of my saree and did the layout with blues and golds. The challenge also involved using a sketch and I just loved the sketch as well. Overall, I am very happy with this layout. I know have a new way of titling the scrapbook pages - use the actual date or time of the event. Neat indeed!!

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - None
Paper - Bazill Basics Cardstock in blue and cream, DCWV Royal Garden Stack patterned paper
Ink - None
Other - Prima Flowers, Shabby Chic Paper Roses, Girls Paperie Celebrate Flower, American Crafts Alphabet Thickers, Kaisercraft Wooden Heart Embellishment, DCWV Journaling Stickers

Welcome Baby Bee

2011-09-17T08:36:00.000-05:00

I wanted to share this card that I did for a couple friend of ours who had a baby girl recently. It was fun to do a pink baby card :)

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Baby Button Bits
Ink - Ranger Distress Ink - Fired Brick
Paper - Making Memories Glitter Polka Dot Paper, PTI White and Raspberry Fizz Cardstock
Other - PTI Vintage Button, Gem stone, Nestabilities Tags

Bella - Our Best Friend

2011-09-16T20:33:00.000-05:00

This is just a random layout that I created with some of the Bazzill Basics Cardstock scrap that I had. These are pictures that we took during Akshay's visit to Dallas. Sadly, we did not take any pictures with him. Next time :)

This is the most simple page I have done so far with just card stock and no patterned papers. I kept the embellishments also minimal, just a simple chipboard sticker.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - None
Ink - None
Paper - Bazzill Basics Card stock
Other - Dog Stickers

Love Project Life

2011-09-15T15:22:00.001-05:00

This is the 2nd week of "So You think you can scrap" Challenge over at Color Creations. I am happy that I made into 2nd round :)

The challenge for 2nd round is to create a two page layout by creating a mirror image of a sketch and also to use black for your background.

I created this two page LO with the pictures of Project Life - I mean the actual kit. I was so excited about it, so I had to create a page with these pictures. I found some really nice MME Lost and Found patterned papers at Hobby Lobby. So was quite excited to use this black and white polka dot paper with this challenge.

Here is the sketch that I used for this LO,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - Studio G Journaling Lines Stamp
Paper - My Minds Eye Lost and Found Patterned Paper, PTI White and Bazzill Black Cardstock
Ink - Memento black
Other - Simple Stories Life Documented Circle Punches (Free Download), Prima Flowers, Buttons from Stash, Ribbon, Martha Stewart Lace Border Punch, Alphabet Stickers

Fetch and Fun!!

2011-09-14T08:00:00.000-05:00

I had done this layout for the Color Creations "You think you can scrap" challenge, but since we could enter only one layout, I ended up entering the other layout. But I just loved how this layout turned out, So, I wanted to go ahead and share this.

These are pictures of Bella from Grapevine Lake and she loved fetching this twig from the water and playing with it.

Here are some close up's of the flag and the flower that I created as DIY Embellishments,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - None
Paper - American Crafts Patterned Paper, Pink and Brown CS from Stash
Ink - None
Other - Toothpicks, Scallop Circle Punches, Metallic flower Brad, Dog Stickers

The Play Date Cafe Challenge - PDCC98

2011-09-13T17:08:00.001-05:00

2nd post for the day. Please click here or scroll down to see the post for 4x6 photo love class post.

I did this layout for The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC98 - to use the two different variants of blue and mustard/yellow. This is a picture of Bella from a few months back. For a change, she was sitting happily and posing for me and I just love this picture and had to create a LO with it.

I also tried a new thing with this layout, I used the Glimmer mist and sprinkled some ink on the page. Although it did not turn out exactly as I had imagined, not too bad I guess for my first try. I did not spray the mist, but just sprinkled it.

Here are the PDCC98 colors,

I used the Pencil Lines Sketch #251 for this challenge. Here is the sketch,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - None
Paper - Coredinations Card Stock, PTI and BG Origins Patterned Paper
Ink - Tattered Angels Glimmermist (Twilight), PTI Inking Cube - Chai
Other - Chipboard Dog Embellishment, Brads, Picture Holder, Vellum Letter Stickers

Brenham Downtown

2011-09-13T16:15:00.000-05:00

I did another layout with our pictures from the Brenham Trip. I did this layout for the 4x6 photo love August class on twopeasinabucket.com taught by Shimelle Laine.

Basically I cut the first page by 4 inches along with the page protector and then sewed both the cut and the full 12x12 page protectors together to keep the photos/layouts together. I loved this idea for layouts with multiple photos. Since, I did not have to cut any photos, I could put this layout together very quickly. Also, I used the tip from Shimelle's video about cutting a border sticker and using it in two places.

This is how the page looks when they are open, (sorry for my storage view in the background),

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - None
Paper - Basicgrey Origins Collection, Bazzill Basics Champagne Cardstock
Ink - None
Other - Chipboard Title, Making Memories Journaling Tags

New Home card

2011-09-12T20:10:00.000-05:00

I wanted to share this card that I did for my friend's house warming party. I love this board and beams set from PTI. It was one of my initial stamp purchases from them. I do wish they did a few dies for this set.

I stamped the home image in black memento ink, colored it with copics and then cut it out. I then stamped the fence on the card stock, added the cut out home and tree image. Sentiment and ribbon completed the card. I some how liked how this card turned out.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Board and Beams
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Paper - PTI White and Ripe Avocado CS, Damask Patterned Paper from my stask
Other - SU Ribbon

Vacation time at Universal Studios

2011-09-09T11:02:00.000-05:00

Hello Friends, Back with a post after a long time. I am participating in the -"So You Think You Can Scrap" challenge over at Colorful Creations. The first week's challenge was to create a layout with two different do it your own embellishments.

I did a pin of my own using some beads and pearls. I also did the butterfly embellishment using some PTI felt and gem stones (This was inspired by the Card Candy that Michele had done a while ago).

This is a picture of my mom at Universal Studios during their visit here in 2007. I just loved this colorful picture and had to create a LO with it. Papers are from stash and the chipboard title is also from Stash. I kept the LO Simple with focus on photo and journaling.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - None
Paper - Patterned Paper from stash, PTI Rustic Cream Card stock
Ink - PTI Inking Cube - chai
Other - Offray Ribbon, bead supplies, PTI felt, PTI Butterfly dies, gem stone, Chipboard Title

Lake Grapevine Fun!!!

2011-08-20T18:37:00.000-05:00

I have another layout of Bella having fun at Grapevine Lake and yet again for the BasicGrey Challenge :). I used the latest Sketchy Thursday Sketch for this layout.

I am entering this layout for,
1) BasicGrey Challenge #50 - Anything Goes
2) BasicGrey Product Challenge on TwoPeasInABucket.com
3) Sketchy Thursday 8-18 Sketch

I used mainly BasicGrey Oxford Collection for my layout as the Product Challenge on TwoPeasInABucket was to use products from the Oxford Collection. I am in love with the plaid papers that are in the oxford collection.

Here is the sketch,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - None
Paper - Bazzill Kraft Card stock, BasicGrey Oxford Collection Patterned Paper, PTI White Cardstock
Ink - PTI Chai Inking Cube
Other - BG Oxford Collection Buttons and Stitched brads, chipboard alphabets

My Minds Eye Blog Challenge 26

2011-08-17T05:00:00.000-05:00

I love MME papers and like any other scrapbook enthusiast out there, have a collection of their papers. I love to play along with MME blog challenges, but have not done so in the past due to various reasons. So, when I saw the latest sketch layout from MME Blog Challenge #26, I had to play along.

This is a picture of my parents in NYC - Times Square during their visit to US in 2007. I had a bit of hard time capturing a good photo of this layout, so please do excuse the picture quality.

I used the MME Quite Contrary line of patterned papers for this layout. All the items on this page except for the photo mat and the title is from MME.

Here is their Sketch,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - None
Ink - Ranger DI - Vintage photo
Paper - MME Quite Contrary Line of Patterned Paper, PTI Ripe Avocado Card Stock
Other - MME Second Avenue Spring Border Strip, Paper Wizard NYC Title Die Cut

Cute Butterfly

2011-08-16T19:28:00.000-05:00

This is my entry for this week's Sketchy Thursday 8-11 Sketch Challenge.

These are pictures of my friend's daughter Shikha when she had dressed as the most beautiful Butterfly for last year's Halloween. I just loved her outfit and how gorgeous she looks. My layout is slightly different from the Sketchy Thursday Sketch as I could not crop these photos any more. But I am very very happy how this turned out.

Here is the sketch,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - None
Paper - Bazzill Cardstock, PTI Raspberry Fizz Cardstock, DCVW Cafe Latte Stack
Ink - None
Other - Girls Paperie embellishments, My Minds Eye Notes, SU Scallop Border Punch

Love is Sharing

2011-08-15T21:59:00.000-05:00

I signed up for the Big Idea Festival by BigPictureClasses.com and the word for today was "Share" - by Amy Tan. I loved this word and there were so many possibilities. I created this layout using this photo of my brother-in-law Sanjay and his wife Kiran and used the word Share as title. Love is also all about Sharing and being there for each other and that is what this LO Represents.

I used PencilLines.com sketch #250 for this Layout. Here is the Sketch,

Here is a close up of the Journaling about "Share". It was nice to use up chipboard alphabets by mixing and matching the alphabets (after I organized the alphabets).

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Paper - Bazzil Card Stock, Colorbok Diecut Patterned Paper, PTI White Cardstock
Ink - None
Stamp - None
Other - Chipboard Letters, PTI Doily Die, Ribbon, Twinery Twine, Heart Embellishment

Ava Flower Girl

2011-08-11T22:39:00.000-05:00

I did this card for the Bugaboo - Catch the Bug August Challenge - Anything Goes. I needed a birthday card for a small girl and this Ava with flowers image from Bugaboo was just the right one. I kept the card itself simple with some cool papers and a sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - Bugaboo Digital Stamp - Ava Flower Patch, Mega Mixed Messages Sentiment set from PTI,
Paper - PTI Yellow and White Cardstock, October Afternoon Patterned paper
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Other - PTI Vintage Button, SU Oval Punch, nestabilities

Summer Fun - BasicGrey Challenge

2011-08-10T10:08:00.000-05:00

I was browsing through blogs yesterday and stumbled upon this BasicGrey Challenge site. I love BasicGrey Papers and I was going to work on some pictures of Bella from this summer, so this challenge #50 - Sizzling Summer was perfect.

I used the BasicGrey Lime Rickey Collection of patterned paper for this layout. This particular stripes patterned paper is called Hoboken I think. Summer always makes me think of bright colors and so this layout was perfect. I used some chipboard alphabets and maya road chipboard banners for this layout. The journaling box is from Luxe Designs Jotter Series.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - None
Paper - BasicGrey Patterned Paper, Bazzill CardStock, PTI Cardstock, Luxe Designs Jotters
Ink - None
Other - Maya Road chipboard banner, Pet Stickers, Chipboard Alphabets

Cooking Class

2011-08-07T22:59:00.000-05:00

I wanted to share this layout that I did for Lisa Day's 28 sketches class on www.bigpictureclasses.com. I had actually done this layout a while ago, but I had to print and glue the journaling and that took me a while as my craft room was in transition.

It was lots of fun attending the cooking class at Viking Culinary School in Dallas with my friends Leena and Amy. I have a few more layouts on this that I am working on and will hopefully share them soon.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - None
Paper - Coredinations card stock, SU Patterned Paper
Ink - None
Other - SU Scallop Border Punch. Alphabet Stickers, Cooking Stickers

New Craft Room

2011-08-03T15:31:00.000-05:00

**Warning - Picture Heavy Post ***

I recently moved my scrapbook/stamping room from the guest room into the game room. My dear husband did the majority of work with the painting and putting laminate flooring in the game room. I was lucky and blessed to get some Ikea furniture for storage. So, without further ado, here are some pictures of my new craft room.

On the right hand side corner of the room, I have a Billy Bookcase from Ikea filled with SU, GKD, Ippity and Verve Stamps, Ribbon spools and some misc things. I also have a 1x5 Ikea Expedit Cube to store my papers in. I have two IRIS Storage carts stacked on top of each other. These store themed embellishments and stickers etc. There is an Antonius cart from Ikea next to my desk in which I store Glue/Brads etc.

Here are some pictures of my table, with ink and copics, PTI Stamps, the corner Galant table that we got from Ikea and the Alex Drawers.

I have some of the older Michael's storage cubes and the bigger expedit in the other corner.

I am so happy with this new place. I will post more on how I have organized things and also the contents of the drawers etc.

Last but not the least, Bella happy in the new place as well,

Thanks for stopping by and having the patience to go through all the pictures :)
Have a wonderful Wednesday,

NYC Layout

2011-08-02T22:02:00.001-05:00

Hello Friends,

We finally finished assembling the IKEA Expedit 5x5 cube and most of my things are put away. I still need to clean up a few things, but my new room is fully functional. I am taking pictures, hopefully will post them tomorrow.

I wanted to share this layout that I did for Shimelle Laine's 4x6 Photo Love Class on TwoPeasInABucket.Com.
This was for the June class to use 6 - 4x6 photos. You should for sure check out this free class by Shimelle. It is pretty interesting.

Pictures are from our NYC Visit in 2008 with my Mother-in-Law. I did a two page layout and used some Vacation stickers and journaling blocks. I also used some chipboard alphabets for the title.

Hopefully, I will be back tomorrow with some pictures of my new scrapbook room.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Paper - Coredinations and PTI Cardstock, OA and SU Patterned Papers
Ink - PTI Chai Inking Cube
Stamp - None
Other - Vacation Stickers, Chipboard Alphabet

Washington DC layout with older pictures

2011-07-26T23:22:00.000-05:00

Hello Friends, Sorry I have not been online much. I have been busy assembling Ikea Furniture that I got for the new scrapbook room and putting things away. I am totally loving the way it is all shaping up. I will for sure post pictures soon.

Mean while I managed to take a picture of the Layout that I did for 28 sketches class conducted by Lisa Day on Bigpictureclasses.com. I loved this class and she gave us some awesome sketches. I used some of the pictures that we took at Washington DC during my parents visit (2007).

This is not the best capture of this layout, but the best that I could manage. For some reason, I could not get a straight picture :( But a simple and elegant sketch and I loved how it turned out.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - None
Paper - Coredinations cardstock, Bazzil Paper, Bazill White and Kraft Cardstock
Ink - None
Other - Travel Stickers

Brenham Trip Scrapbook Page - Part 2

2011-07-16T19:18:00.000-05:00

Hi Friends, Sorry I have been MIA for a while now. My Hubby is helping me move my scrapbook room into ab bigger room in our home and we have been busy painting, putting in laminate flooring etc in that new room (I will post pictures of that as well). I have worked on quite a few layouts and cards, but have not had time to photograph them.

So, here I am with the layout I did with pictures from our Brenham trip. There are a few more LO's from this trip, that I have to yet photograph :)

This is a two page layout with the title split across the page. It has two envelopes with journaling tucked inside them. I used some crocheted flowers as well on this page. Not the best picture of the LO - for some reason I was having really hard time photographing this layout. I liked how this turned out.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - None
Paper - Bazzill Cardstock, Patterned Paper from Stash
Ink - None
Other - OA Stickers, AC Foam Thickers, Crocheted Flowers from local LSS

Happy Diwali

2011-06-29T15:18:00.000-05:00

Hi Friends, I know it is not Diwali yet. But I wanted to create a LO using pictures of Shikha (My friend's daughter)- from last year's Diwali Celebration.

1) As soon as I saw the Sketchy Thursday 6-23 Sketch, I knew these pictures were perfect for that layout.

2) I am entering this LO in the My Unity Place - Scrapbook challenge - To use Banners on your page.

3) I am also submitting this LO for Nichol Magouirk's challenge on Two Peas in a Bucket - to Use paint/ink/etc. to customize your own embellishments on your next layout!

These are the pictures of my friend's daughter Shikha - when she was all dressed up for the last year Diwali Festival. I had to create a LO with these pictures.

I used the Happy Banner image from the June 2009 Unity KOTM - Perfect in Every Way for the title along with some American Crafts Thickers. I colored the banner image with some copic markers to keep it within my color theme.

The border at the bottom is Tim Holtz Grunge board that I cut with the edgers die and then inked it with some Ranger Acrylic Paint. I also colored the brads with copic markers to get a matching color for my LO.

The layout is simple, but I liked how it turned out. Here is the Sketchy Thursday sketch,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - Unity June 2009 KOTM - Perfect in Every Way
Paper - Coredinations Cardstock, PTI White and Dark chocolate CS, Stampin Up Patterned Papers
Ink - Chalk Ink Brown, Memento Black, Copics
Other - Fiskars Border Punch, Tim Holtz Grunge Board, Ranger Acrylic Paint - Sunset Orange, Prima Flowers, Brads from Stash, American Crafts Thickers

The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC87

2011-06-27T08:26:00.001-05:00

I loved the colors this time on The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC87 and I was thinking of creating a scrapbook page. I then saw these pictures of my friend that I had printed (of her Mother's day Celebration with her cute cute kid and her husband) - they had the perfect shades of red and blue. So here is my LO for PDCC87,

It was kind of interesting to create a page with only three colors :) But I had lots of fun creating these pages and these photos are just too adorable and precious. I used a journaling block from Luxe Designs and left it empty so that my friend can fill in some journaling.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Paper - Core-dinations Cardstock
Ink - PTI Chai Inking Cube, Copics
Stamp - None
Other - PTI Pure Poppy Ribbon, Petaloo Flowers

PTI June 2011 Blog Hop

2011-06-25T08:39:00.001-05:00

The blog hope theme this time is an inspirational photo (shown below). As soon as I saw this photo, it reminded me of the card that Nichole Heady had done for the June stamp release using copics and I had to give it a try (Loved that technique). Plus the three open boxes reminded me of the take three die :) You can see the entire list of participants on Nichole's Blog.

So, here is my take on this inspirational photo, I think the wall hangers are more like dragon flies, but I thought the butterflies worked well too.

I wanted my card to look like I took a bucket of paint and then poured it on the card stock from top. My copic lines are not that clean or that well blended (I was using the chisel tip), but I still like the overall effect of the card and will for sure give this another try. Maybe stamp it with a background stamp and then use that piece of card stock or something like that.

Thanks for stopping by.
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Handwritten Notes
Paper - PTI White, True Black, Vintage Cream CS
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Other - PTI Take Three Die

{ippity} challenge - bling and sparkle

2011-06-24T16:34:00.000-05:00

I did this "Just a Note" card for the {ippity} challenge - Bling and Sparkle. It was kind of hard to capture, but the flower centers have gem centers to them and the button on the bow has a gem as well :)

I went back to my favorite {ippity} stamp set Now and Always. I stamped the flower in blue ink and then matted it on chocolate card to give some contrast. Some ribbon and sentiment completed the card.
Thanks for Stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - {ippity} Now and Always
Paper - PTI White and Dark chocolate CS
Ink - Memento Black, Memento Blue
Other - Offray Blue Ribbon, PTI Vintage Button, Gem Embellishments

Thanks so much - PTI Swap Card

2011-06-23T11:16:00.000-05:00

Hello Friends,

It has been a while since I posted, although I have been busy with projects, did not get the time to take pictures and blog.

I am back with a card today that I did for the PTI Swap on SCS Hosted by Michele. This is the card that I did for the regular card spot. I will be back tomorrow with the post on the card candy that I did for this swap.

I used the PTI Beautiful Blooms patterned paper. I chose the card stock and ribbon colors from the patterned paper itself. Red ribbon, Hawaiian Shores and Ripe Avocado CS. I used the Think Big Favorites #1 stamp set and I think the big sentiment looks good matched with any patterned paper. I added a MS punched butterfly with a pearl embellishment to finish off the card.

Thanks For stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Think Big Favorites #1
Paper - PTI White, Hawaiian Shores and Ripe Avocado CS
Ink - Memento Black
Other - Nestabilities, Pure Poppy Ribbon, MS Butterfly Punch, Pearl Embellishmentt

Bright and Blue Mermaid

2011-05-29T20:40:00.000-05:00

Hello Friends, I hope all of you are having fun Memorial Weekend. I did a quick card for the Catch The Bug Challenge - Bright Colors. Their sponsor this time is Flower soft. But I do not have any flower soft products, so I just created a card with Bright Colors.

I used the Bugaboo Ava Mermaid image for my card.

Just a quick and easy card. Coloring the image was super easy. In retrospect, it would have been nice to sponge the image panel after I cut it out, but oh well, next time.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - Bugaboo Digital Stamp - Ava Mermaid, PTI Mixed Messages
Paper - PTI White, Dark chocolate CS, SU Patterned Paper
Ink - Copics, Memento Black
Other - Nestabilities

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger - The Pyrex Effect

2011-05-28T06:00:00.001-05:00

As soon as I saw the Moxie Fab World Tuesday Trigger - The Pyrex Effect, I knew that I wanted to use this stacked bird stamp from Studio G. I stamped the image and colored it with Copics. I then kept the card simple as I wanted the image to take the center spot. I also like making these blank cards that I can use for any occasion.

I took inspiration from the birds in the image, the way the Pyrex was stacked and the colors also. Awesome trigger this was.

Here is my card,

Here is the Tuesday Trigger,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp -Studio G stamp
Paper -PTI Pure Poppy, Orange Zest and White CS, Crate Paper (Garden Variety) Patterned Paper
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Other - PTI White Twill Ribbon, Pearl Embellishment, Nestabilities

Puppy Love - for Sketchy Thursday

2011-05-27T12:39:00.000-05:00

This is my entry for the Sketchy Thursday - 5-26 Sketch.

These are pictures of my DH playing in the backyard with Bella - our 3 month old Lab Puppy (She is 5 months now though). I loved these pictures and they were perfect for this sketch.

Here is the sketch,

I love these kind of clean and simple sketches, where you can either keep it simple or embellish it more if you felt like.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - None
Paper - Core-dinations CS, Luxe Designs and SU Patterned Paper
Ink - None
Other - Photo Corner Punch, Felt Punch out, Dog Tags, Pet Brads

Cupcake Girl

2011-05-26T22:11:00.000-05:00

I did this card for two challenges -
1) The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Challenge #117 - Cupcakes.
2) Catch the Bug Challenge Blog - Celebration Challenge.

I used this sweet cupcake girl digi stamp from Bugaboo stamps. The presents is also a digi image. I colored them with copics and then kept it simple.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - Bugaboo Cupcake Girl and Presents Digi Image
Paper - PTI Pure Poppy and Patterned Paper from stash
Ink - Memento Black, copics
Other - Nestabilities

PTI May Blog Hop - Flower Power

2011-05-25T18:31:00.000-05:00

PTI Blog Hop Challenge this time is to show case Flowers. I want to share a clean and Simple card that I did for this challenge using Floral Fusion #1 stamp set. I love these mini Floral Series. I used the Button Die from PTI for the Flower Centers.

I had done a similar card for the past PTI Swap on SCS and had loved how it turned out. So, I created a few more of these. Love how easy it was to put these together. Sorry for the bad picture.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Floral Fusion #1
Paper - PTI White, Dark Chocolate, Ripe Avocado and Golden Harvest
Ink - PTI New Leaf , Summer Sunrise and Memento Black
Other - MS Butterfly punch and gem Embellishment

Brenham Trip Scrapbook Page - Part 1

2011-05-18T22:00:00.002-05:00

It has been a while since I posted. I have several projects that I am working on, some completed awaiting photography etc. Now a days it is more than just creating (although I do that also sometimes), it is about good photograph of your project, blogging about it etc. I mean all this is fun as well, but also time consuming :)

While I am busy doing all these, I wanted to share one of the layouts that I did for our Brenham, TX trip. There are several more pages in progress. This is a two page layout that I did.

Not one of my best pictures, but it is always hard for me to photograph two page layouts. Here are some close ups,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Scrapbook Kit from The Treasure Box Club.

Enjoy The Ride

2011-05-16T17:48:00.000-05:00

I did this card for,

1) Moxie Fab World Tuesday Trigger - Skirting the Issue.

I was inspired by the stripes on the skirt.

2) Moxie Fab World - The Chevron Chic Challenge

3) National Bike Month Challenge over at Paper Crafts Magazine.

I stamped the Chevron Stripes background stamp set from PTI Using Raspberry Fizz Ink. I the die cut PTI Matstack die with Aqua Mist paper, stamped the bike from PTI Everyday Button Classic stamp set and then added some buttons. The sentiment kind of looks crooked, but oh well.

I really liked how this card turned out and plan to do a few more cards with these chevron stripes.

Thanks For stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Everyday Button Bits, Chevron Stripes
Paper - PTI White, Raspberry Fizz and Aqua Mist Card Stock
Ink - Memento Black
Other - PTI Dark Chocolate Buttons, Offray Brown Gingham Ribbon

Unity May Sketch Challenge

2011-05-14T09:23:00.000-05:00

A simple but elegant card that I did for the Unity KOTM Sketch challenge for May. I used the June 2009 Unity KOTM Perfect in Every Way! I just love this kit.

I am also entering this card for the Unity Challenge - Tweet Tweet - to incorporate birds in your project.

I paper pierced the tea pot with some polka dot patterned paper and then colored the bird and leaves with copics. I really liked how this card turned out and loved this sketch and this sketch will go into my list of to fav's.

Here is the sketch,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - Unity KOTM Perfect in Every Way.
Paper - PTI White, Green CS, Bazzill Brown CS, SU Patterned Paper
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Other - SU Scallop Border Punch, Nestabilities, Offray Pink Polka Dot Ribbon

Playtime - Sketchy Thursday Challenge

2011-05-10T14:49:00.000-05:00

My friend's daughter Shikha loves her Gymboree time and I loved these pictures of her. I used this pictures to create this layout for the Sketchy Thursday Sketch Challenge.

I kept the layout simple and chose the papers based on the colors in the photo. I love how this layout turned out.

Here is the sketch,

Thanks for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamp - None
Paper - Core-dinations Cardstock, Luxe Designs Jotters
Ink - None
Other - MS Butterfly Punch, Nestabilities, MM brads and metal flowers, American Crafts Thickers

New Swing

2011-05-06T12:13:00.000-05:00

I did this LO for the Page Maps Sketch Challenge. This is a photo of my friend's daughter who was so excited to get a new swing. This photo was just so precious that I had to create a LO with it. This photo reminded me of how we can be happy with simple things in life and to enjoy each day to its maximum.

I bought these Core-dinations Foundations smooth card stock recently and I am not really loving them, they are a bit too thin for my taste. I mean I love Core-dinations Card stock and that is what I use all the times, but I use the textured ones. This time, I thought I will give these a try, but did not like them and will not go back. Here is the sketch,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Paper - Coredinations Cardstock, SU and MM Patterned Papers
Ink - None
Stamp - None
Other - Flower Border, PTI Vintage Ribbon, EK Success border punch, Prima Flowers, Pearl Embellishment

You are the Best

2011-05-03T19:12:00.000-05:00

A quick and easy Mothers Day card using Tuesday Morning Sketch #92.

I used PTI Background basics - Geometrics and created the background. It did not come out exactly right, but the blank line in between stamping kind of creates another pattern :) The flower image is from Autumn Abundance. I love this set from PTI. I know it is now spring and this is more of an autumn'ish bouquet, but somehow I wanted to pair the orange/yellow and green together. Sentiment is also from Autumn Abundance Set.

Here is the sketch,

Thanks for stopping by
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Background Basics - Geometrics, Autumn Abundance
Paper- PTI Harvest Gold, PTI White and SU Grey CS
Ink - Ranger DI - Crushed Olive, Memento Black, Copics
Other - GKD Green Ribbon, SU Lable Punch, Gem Embellishment

Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge

2011-04-26T21:04:00.001-05:00

A CAS Card for the Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge. Loved this sketch and will probably use it again.

I had bought one of these older SU retired stamp set called Bitty Boutique a while ago and it was perfect for this sketch. I used the wonderful mother sentiment from one of the SU SAB sets (will edit the post later once I look it up).

Here is the sketch,

In retrospect, I might use a different background mat for the image so that it stands out a bit more. But I loved this sketch and can see so much more possibilities with it.

Thanks For Stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - SU Bitty Boutique
Paper - PTI Lavender Moon and Vintage Cream CS, PTI Patterned paper
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Other - May Arts Ribbon, PTI Doily Die, Nestabilities,

Sweet Birthday Wishes

2011-04-23T13:03:00.000-05:00

I did this card for the WSC Getting Sketchy #16 Challenge on SCS.

I colored this Pure Innocence - Flower Girl with Copics. I used a rectangle instead of circle as shown in the sketch below, not sure what I was thinking about. Oh Well, a reason to create another card.

Here is the sketch,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - MFT Pure Innocence - Flower Girl
Paper - PTI White and PTI Bitty Box Basics Patterned Paper
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Other - PTI Hibiscus Burst Ribbon, Nestabilities, SU Modern Label Punch

Boy Birthday Card

2011-04-19T13:28:00.000-05:00

I am in love with some of the new Bugaboo Images. They are perfect for kid's birthday cards. I wanted to share one of the Boy Birthday Cards that I did using Bugaboo Sean Dog Image.

I kept the card simple as the main image was captivating enough and added the sentiment from PTI Mega Mixed Messages stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Mega Mixed Messages, Bugaboo Sean Dog Digi Stamp
Paper- PTI White, Pure Poppy and Enchanted Evening Card stock, MME Patterned Paper
Other - SU Oval Punch, Nestabilities, Copics, Self Adhesive Ribbon

Monday ippity Hop with Thanks

2011-04-18T08:40:00.002-05:00

I did this card for the Ippity Hippity Hop Twist Challenge #4 using the sketch and the color challenge from past week. Quite excited to see what week 3 will bring. I stamped the Bird Image from Music of my heart on some blue SU Patterned paper and cut it out. I love this bird image and it looks so graceful.

Thanks to Patricia for suggesting me the Unity Challenge and I am entering this card for the Unity Challenge - Tweet Tweet (All About Birds).

Here is the ippity twist challenge,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - ippity Music of My Heart and The Simple Things
Paper - SU Patterned Paper, PTI Kraft and White CS
Ink - Memento Black
Other - Oval Nestabilities, SU Scalloped border punch, Gingham Ribbon

Monday ippity blog hop

2011-04-11T08:37:00.000-05:00

I did this card for the Ippity Hippity Hop Twist Challenge #4 using the sketch. I stamped the leaf image from ippity Where You Should Be set in Memento Pear Tart Ink and then layered the sentiment from the same set. Here is the sketch,

Thanks for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamp - {ippity} Where You Should Be

Paper - PTI White and Smoky Shadow CS, SU Patterned Paper

Ink - Memento Pear Tart, Memento Black

Other - Martha Stewart Border Punch, Copics

Paper Pretties Challenge #PWC148

2011-04-08T22:21:00.000-05:00

Card that I did for the Paper Pretties Challenge. This week it was a sketch challenge. Very clean lines on this sketch, which I just love.

I used the Season of Joy Stamp set for this card. Colored the image with copics and added some stickles for the ice.

Here is a close up of the iced bird house,

Here is the Sketch,

Thanks for Stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - Paper Pretties Season of Joy
Paper - Martha Stewart Patterned Paper, PTI White, Pure Poppy and New Leaf CS
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Other - Nestabilities

Birthday Wishes

2011-04-07T16:22:00.000-05:00

I did this Birthday card for the Moxie Fab World - In My Beautiful Balloon Challenge. The challenge was to use the Hot Air Balloon in your project in an innovative way, but I could not think of anything out of the box and created a simple Birthday card using the hot air balloon.

I used the Hot Air Balloon image from Verve Up, Up and Away set. I paper pierced it. The Hot air balloon's in this set are perfect for Paper piercing. I then sponged some Ranger DI - Tumbled Glass around the cut out panel. The Cloud are die cuts from PTI, that I inked around the edge using a copic marker. Sentiment is from Verve Circular Sentiments. I liked how this card turned out, I want to give this card another try and do the sponging with the nestabilities die still in place to create a white border. I also did some faux stitching on this card. I pierced the holes using Tim Holtz Designer Ruler and then joined them using Copic Marker.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - VERVE Up Up and Away , Circular Sentiments Stamp set
Paper - Bazill Dot Basics, PTI White and Dark Chocolate CS, SU Patterned Paper
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Other - Nestabilities, PTI Cloud Dies

Justrite Flowers

2011-04-06T20:33:00.000-05:00

I created this card for the JustRite Friday Challenge 052: Color and Inspiration. I used the justrite flowers inspired by the photo and used the copic colors mentioned to color the image.

Here is the inspiration photo from justrite blog. I used Y21 and YR65 for the flowers. YG63 for the leaves. I did not have B63 and used the closest color I could find instead.

I used an older Card Patterns sketch for this card (#108).

Thanks for Stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamp - Justrite Breath of Spring Borders & Centers
Paper -PTI Enchanted Blue, Harvest Gold, White, SU Patterned Paper
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Other - PTI Ribbon, PTI Parisian Lace Doily, Petaloo Flowers, Nestabilities

Fill This Day with Joy

2011-04-01T19:44:00.000-05:00

I did this card for,

1) Color Throwdown #135

2) Clean and Simple Sketch #134

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Year of Flowers : Sweet Peas
Paper - PTI True Black, Pure Poppy, Harvest Gold and Vintage Cream
Ink - Memento Black
Other - PTI Flower Die, PTI Vintage Buttons

PTI March 2011 Blog Hop

2011-03-25T10:53:00.000-05:00

It is time for PTI March Blog Hop. The challenge this time was to use Embroidery Floss in a creative way. You can see the entire Participant list on Nichole's Blog.

Here is my card for this hop,

I used the Embroidery floss to decorate on of the doily dies and then kept the card simple by using a Signature Greeting for the sentiment. Adding the bigger doily as the background added some pizazz to the card.

Here is a close up of the decorated doily.

Thanks for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Signature Greetings
Paper - PTI Summer Sunrise, Blueberry Sky and White CS, PTI Library Ledger Patterned Paper
Ink - Memento Black
Other - PTI Doily Dies, Papersource Gemstone Embellishment

Fintastic

2011-03-23T16:22:00.001-05:00

I am sponsoring the CPS sketch #210 this week. Please do check it out for a chance to win some ippity Stamps.

Here is card that I made using the CPS #210 sketch and the Moxie Fab World Tuesday Trigger - A Citrus celebration.

I was totally inspired by the colors in the Tuesday Trigger Image. The beautiful White polka dotted Lime color and the Orange/Yellow Background.

Here is a close up of my card. I used a lime green card stock and stamped polka dots on it using PTI Polka Dots stamp set with PTI Fresh Snow Ink. Loved how this turned out.

Here is a close up of the card,

Here are the Sketch and Tuesday Trigger,

Please click here if you wanted to buy some {ippity} stamps.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - {ippity} Fishy Philosophy, PTI Polka Dots Basics II
Paper - PTI Golden harvest, Orange Zest and White CS, Generic Lime green CS
Ink - PTI Fresh Snow, Ranger DI - Shabby Shutters, Memento Black, Copics
Other - None

Blue Butterfly

2011-03-21T18:03:00.000-05:00

I did this card for the PTI Make It Monday Challenge #7 - to use colors on a non-neutral card stock. I used the Mojo Monday Sketch #182 (from a few weeks back I think) for this card.

I used stamped the butterfly image from PTI Butterfly dreams on PTI Aqua Mist Card stock and then colored it with Copics to create a gradient shading. I am in love with this Technique and will use it more often.

The image is from the PTI Anniversary Download tags and I used one of their new Doily Dies as well.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Butterfly Dreams, PTI Anniversary Tag Download
Paper - PTI Aqua Mist, Hawaaiin Shores and White CS, PTI Bitty Box Basics and Library Ledger Patterned Paper
Ink - Memento Black, PTI Inking cube - chai
Other - PTI Doily Detail Dies, PTI Butterfly Die, Ribbon from Stash, Pearl Embellishment

{ippity} Hop

2011-03-14T07:37:00.000-05:00

It is Monday and time for the {ippity} Blog Hop. Please stop by at the {ippity} Blog for the complete list of participants

Please click here if you want to buy some {ippity} stamps and to see my current sales and specials.

I was not feeling well and could not work on a card for today's hop. So, I am sharing with you today two cards that I had done for the CPS Sketch #204 which I was sponsoring and were featured on the CPS Blog.

Thanks for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamp - {ippity} Now and Always. The Simple Things, Just wanted to say
Paper - PTI Green, Red and White CS, Bazzill Blue and White CS
Ink - Memento Ladybuy, Ranger DI - Broken China
Other - Nestabilities

GKD Card swap

2011-03-11T17:43:00.000-06:00

I wanted to share the two cards that I did for the GKD Swap on Stamp TV. I kept the design simple and used some spring colors.

1) I used the GKD Lean on Me stamp set for this card, stamped the flowers in two different colors and then added the sentiment.

2) I used GKD Spring has Sprung stamp set for this card. Love this bird water stand image from this set.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - GKD Lean on Me and Spring has Sprung Stamp sets
Paper - GKD CS and MM Patterned Paper
Ink - Memento Black, copics
Other - MS Butterfly punch, PTI Ribbon, Nestabilities

Justrite Card

2011-03-08T18:46:00.000-06:00

Just wanted to share this simple card that I did using Justrite stamps for the Joan's Gardens Challenge. I love this sentiment and it is a perfect birthday card.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - Justrite 3 1/4" Stamp
Paper - PTI Orange Zest, Kraft and White CS, MM Patterned Paper
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Other - Nestabilities, GKD Green Ribbon, Jeweled Pin

Make A Wish

2011-03-01T23:24:00.001-06:00

This is a card that I did for the Twilight Meets Harry Potter Swap hosted by Heather on SCS.

I used this image from Bugaboo Digital stamps for this card. Sentiment is from PTI Mega Mixed Messages Stamp set. It was so much fun coloring this image with copics.

I am entering this card for the Outlawz Monday Birthday card Challenge to include a ribbon and Circle on your birthday card.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - Bugaboo digital image
Paper - PTI Scarlett Jewel and White CS, SU Simply Gray and SU Patterned Paper
Ink - Memento Black and Copics
Other - PTI Scarlett Jewel Ribbon and Vintage Buttons, Nestabilities, SU Circle and scalloped circle Punches

Monday {ippity} Blog Hop

2011-02-28T06:34:00.001-06:00

I used the Music Background from Music of my heart and stamped it as the background. I used some scalloped borders to add color and then cut out the bird image from the same stamp set from patterned paper. I kind of liked how this card turned out.

I did this card for,

1) The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC70

2) Wee Memories Challenge #45 - United We Stamp - To make cards for the OWH. This card will be added to my stash of cards that I am mailing out to them.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - Music of my Heart
Paper - PTI Aqua Mist, Orange Zest, Simply Chartreuse and White CS, SU Patterned Paper
Ink - Memento Black, PTI Inking Cube - Chai
Other - Nestabilities Tags Trio, EK Success Scallop Border Punch

Blue Birds

2011-02-26T14:46:00.001-06:00

I am in the wold of blue birds inspired by the Embellish magazine color trends challenge. I did these cards for,

1) Embellish Magazine Color Trends Challenge with Birds

2) For Pals Paper Arts Challenge PPA82-CAS-Elements of Style-Scallops
3) CPS Sketch #206

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - SU Asian Artistry, Sweet and Sassy Digi Birdhouse Stamp
Paper - PTI Fine Linen, Dark Chocolate, White, Kraft and Blueberry Sky CS
Ink - Memento Rich Cocoa, Copics, PTI Inking Cube - Chai
Other - Nestabilities Petite Scallop Circles, Nestabilities Rectangles, Cuttlebug Embossing Folde

PTI February Blog Hop

2011-02-25T09:02:00.000-06:00

It is time for the PTI Blog Hop. The challenge this time is "Sensational Scallops!". Please stop by at Nichole Heady's blog to see the complete list of participants.

I have a few cards to share with you for today's hop.

1) A little Note to Brighten your day

I made this card for,
1a) Heather's Totally Hues Challenge #2 - to use the colors Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides, Raspberry Fizz and Dark Chocolate.

1b) For PTI Make it Monday #3 - to use Glitter Strip on your project. I mixed some Doodlebug glitter and some micro beads and then applied it to the CS.

The image is from PTI's Anniversary Tag Download. I had not had the chance to use all of the images from that download. So here is one of them.

2) Flower Card

I made this card for,
2a) Heather's Totally Hues Challenge #2 - to use the colors Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides, Raspberry Fizz and Dark Chocolate.
2b) Clean and Simple Sketch #129

3) Tea Pot Card
I just had to use the new Parisian Lace Doily that I had gotten with my PTI Order. So, another card with some scallops :) I love this doily die and how nice they look when cut with PTI's superb card stock. Just awesome...I cannot wait to create more cards with this die.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Tea for Two Stamp set, PTI 2011 Anniversary Tag Download
Paper - PTI Aqua Mist, Raspberry Fizz, Fine Linen, Ocean Tides, Dark chocolate, Kraft, White and Blueberry Sky Card Stock
Ink - Memento Black, PTI Inking Cube - Chai, Copics
Other - PTI Parisian Dolly Die, PTI Tea for Two Teapot Die, PTI Limitless Layers Die, PTI Matstack #1 Die, SU Scallop Border Punch, EK Success Scallop Border Punch, PTI Punch out tool, , PTI Raspberry Fizz Ribbon, Generic Buttons from Stash, PTI Rustic Twine

Sorry you caught a bug

2011-02-24T12:10:00.000-06:00

I made this card for Bugaboo Catch the Bug Challenge. This week's challenge was "Caught a Bug?". To make Get Well Cards.

I love love this bug in a jar stamp series from Bugaboo and saw some awesome DT Creations using the images from this series that I had to create one too. Sentiment is computer generated. I love how well the PTI wood grain impression plate goes with this image.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - Bug in a Jar Digi from Bugaboo
Paper - PTI Melon Berry, White CS
Ink - Copics, PTI Inking Cube Chai
Other - PTI Vintage Buttons, Nestabilities Tags Trio, PTI Rustic Twine, Nestabilities Deckled Rectangle, PTI Wood grain Impression plate.

PTI Make it Monday #3

2011-02-23T16:57:00.002-06:00

2nd Post for the Day. Please click here or scroll down to see the Unity Stuck on You post.

Here is my card for the Make it Monday #3 from PTI. The challenge this time was to create a glitter strip on your project using scor tape. I was aware that we could do this, but had never tried it - as I am good at avoiding glitter, but this challenge was perfect to try this technique. I was totally inspired by Dawn's card that she made for this challenge, so did a similar card.

I used Fine Linen CS for my based, added two 1/4 inch strips of Scor Tape and added some chocolate colored glitter from Doodlebug Sugarcoating Glitter (I do not know the exact name of this glitter). Then I cut out the mat stack die #3 using PTI Patterned paper Dotty Biscotti. Added some layering with the 1 3/4" Limitless Layers and then used one of the tags from PTI Anniversary Download. Love these tags.. I added a small punched out butterfly in Raspberry Fizz to add some color to the Project.

It was fun doing this technique and for sure will give this a try again.
Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Anniversary Tag Download
Paper - PTI Fine Linen, Dark chocolate, raspberry Fizz and White CS, PTI Dotty Biscotti Patterned Paper
Ink - None
Other - PTI Limitless Layers Die, PTI Mat stack #3 Die, SU 13/4" Punch, Scor Tape, MS Butterfly punch, pearl Embellishments

Stuck On You

2011-02-23T10:48:00.000-06:00

Here is card that I did for the Unity Challenge of using Hearts using the Unity Hip Hop Sketch #45.

I used the October Store Kit - Wonderful You for this card. I stamped the pin cushion in black and colored it with copics. I just love this image and the associated sentiment.

Here is the sketch,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - Unity October Store kit - Wonderful You
Paper - PTI Kraft and Blueberry Sky CS, SU and OA patterned papers
Ink - Memento black, Ranger DI - stormy sky, Copics
Other - PTI Vintage Buttons, Nestabilities,

Shine Brightly

2011-02-22T10:27:00.000-06:00

I made this Card for my friend for the Chinese New Year Celebrations. I am late, but I am sure she will appreciate the thought. By the time I thought of how great the Lunar Lanterns stamp set from Lawn fawn is and I ordered it etc, it was late :( But now that I have the stamp set in my hand, I should be on time for next year :)

I stamped the Lantern images on the white card stock and on the patterned paper, cut it out and added them on top of the stamped image. These lanterns have such well defined lines that it was breeze to cut them out. The picture is not the best, the card has a soft pastel look IRL.

I also made her this small Origami Box filled with some Hershey's kisses. I paper pierced this lantern image as well. :)

I did this card for the following two challenges,

1) Lawnscaping Challenge #4 - Paper Piercing

2) Moxie Fab World Stamp It! Techniques Week: The Paper Piecing Challenge

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you checkout the Lawnscaping Challenge blog. Lawn Fawn are really neat. These lanterns were so easy to cut out.

Supplies:
Stamp - Lawn Fawn Lunar Lanterns
Paper - PTI White and Kraft CS, Crate Paper and MM Patterned paper
Ink - Memento Black
Other - SU Scallop Punch, Corner Rounder, Pearl Embellishment

Monday {ippity} Blog Hop

2011-02-21T05:00:00.001-06:00

I did this card for,

1a) The Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC69

1b) For the CASE Study Challenge #27 - I was inspired by the use of the diecut and scallops and of course flowers in Eva's Card. (you can see her card in the PDCC image above)

1c) I used the Clean and Simple Sketch #128 for this card. The sketch had the diecut as well, making it perfect for this challenge. here is the sketch,

2) I did a happy anniversary card for the {ippity} February Challenge - using the Inspiration Photo from last week,

Here is the challenge info,

Thanks for Stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - {ippity} Because of You, {ippity} Devoted, {ippity} Just wanted to say, {ippity} Love in Return
Paper - PTI Kraft, Pure Poppty, White and True Black CS, PTI Bitty Dot Basics Patterned Paper, SU Patterned Paper
Ink - Memento Black, copics, Memento Ladybug
Other - SU Scallop Border Punch, SU Oval Punch, Nestabilities

Happy Anniversary

2011-02-20T14:36:00.000-06:00

I wanted to share this anniversary card that I did for my friend. I used the Image from GKD Heartfelt Hits 1 Stamp set and the sentiment is from PTI Mega Mixed Messages. I stamped the image on white CS and on the red polka dot paper. Then I cut out the dress from the red polka dot paper and adhered to the stamped image.

I did this card for
1) Moxie Fab World - Paper Piercing Challenge.

2) Wee Memories Scrappy Saturday Challenge #44 - Source of Inspiration

I was inspired by the Cutie Pie Mr and Mrs Card by Katie Stilwater on Page #52( March/April Paper Crafts Magazine). It was so simple and elegant and I remembered I had a similar GKD stamp that I could use.

3) StampTV Sketch Spotlight Challenge - STVSKSP13
Here is the Sketch. I rotated it to fit my image.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - GKD Heartfelt Hits 1, PTI Mega Mixed Messages
Paper - PTI white, ripe avocado and pure poppy CS, SU Patterned Paper
Ink - Memento Black
Other - Nestabilities

Always time for you

2011-02-19T04:00:00.002-06:00

I wanted to share this card that I did for the following two challenges,

1) Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger Challenge - Comfy Cozy. I was inspired by the Blue and subtle red/pink colors and the bench itself :)

2) Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge - PPA81. Here is the Sketch,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - SU Time For You
Paper - PTI Kraft, Rustic White and Pink CS, SU and MM Patterned Paper
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Other - SU Circle Punches, Generic Ribbon from Stash, SU Word Window Punch

More Lily of the Valley

2011-02-18T11:11:00.001-06:00

I had the PTI Year of Flowers - Lily of the valley set out and I had to create another card using it. Again I cased another card of Nichole Heady from the post where she introduced this stamp set.

I stamped the flower image using Memento Potters Clay ink on Melon Berry and then colored it with Copic Marker R02. I then embossed this panel using the PTI Woodgrain embossing plates. I stamped the sentiment from Handwritten Notes on Vellum (remembering this time to heat set the ink on vellum to avoid smearing) and then added it to the card. A button threaded with Dark Chocolate Twine and some Ribbon completed the card.

Here is a closeup as I was having a bit of hard time capturing the Embossing,

I am entering this card for,
1) PTI Make it Monday #2 - Vellum Sentiment Strip
2) Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #32 - To use embossing with any PTI Flower image and to use spring colors.
3) Limelight Papercrafts Sketch #67 - To use the sketch along with String. Here is the sketch,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Year of the Flowers - Lily of the Valley, PTI Handwritten Notes
Paper - PTI Kraft, Rustic Cream, Melon Berry CS, Vellum
Ink - Memento Potters Clay, PTI Inking Cube - Chai, Copics
Other - PTI Vintage Terracotta Tile Saddle Stitch Ribbon, PTI Dark Chocolate Twine

Moxie Fab - Shimmer Spray Challenge

2011-02-17T20:01:00.000-06:00

Moxie Fab World is having the Stamp It!! Technique Week Challenges. I did this card for the Shimmer Spray Challenge.

I cut out a Tim Holtz Grungeboard with SU Top Note Die and then I used Couple of Shimmer sprays on it (I forgot to write down the names, I will update the post with the names). I let it dry over night and then I stamped it with Tim Holtz Flourish stamp using White Ranger Acrylic Paint. And then I inked the edges using Pearl White Acrylic Paint :). Some Ribbon and Recollections red roses completed the card.

It was fun to play with Shimmer Sprays after such a long time. I am going to try and use them on some scrapbook pages as well. Thanks to Moxie Fab for this Technique Challenge that is making me use my supplies that I had not used in a while.

Here is a close up of the grungeboard, it was hard to get a good picture of the shimmer on it.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - Tim Holtz Flourish Stamp
Paper - Tim Holtz Grungeboard, PTI Pure Poppy CS
Ink - None
Other - Glimmer Spray, Ranger Acrylic Paint, SU Top Note Die, PTI Ribbon, Recollections Rose Accent

PT Make It Monday - Stamped Vellum Sentiment Strip

2011-02-16T14:11:00.000-06:00

The challenge for Make It Monday #2 from PTI was to use a Vellum Stamped Sentiment strip on your project.

Here is my card for this challenge. I have been wanting to CASE Nichole's card that she did for the Introduction for the Lilly of Valley Stamp set and this was the perfect opportunity. It is not as good as Nichole's, but I felt it turned out pretty good.

I smeared some of the ink on the vellum, but not too bad. I added the 1/8" clear tape behind the score marks and then adhered the vellum piece to the project. I had need to buy some new Vellum sheets. This is an older one and is not as transparent.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Year of Flowers - Lilly of the Valley
Paper- PTI White and Kraft CS, Vellum CS from Stash
Ink - Memento Black, PTI Fresh Snow, Copics
Other - PTI Vintage Buttons, Bakers Twine

{ippity} Blog Hop Monday

2011-02-14T05:00:00.000-06:00

It is Monday and time for the {ippity} Blog Hop. Please stop by at the {ippity} Blog for the complete list of participants

Please click here if you want to buy some {ippity} stamps and to see my current sales and specials.

Here is a simple card that I did for the Ippity February Challenge. I used both the sketch and the color challenge.

Here is the sketch and color inspiration,

Thanks for Stopping by,
Stamp = {ippity} Now and Always
Paper - PTI White, True Black, Pure Poppy and Hawaaiaan Shores CS
Ink - Memento Black and Lady Bug
Other - Black Gem Embellishment, SU Oval Punches, Square nestabilities

Love Beyond Measure

2011-02-13T13:27:00.000-06:00

I wanted to share two Valentine day cards that I did using TSG Chemistry Stamp set. I just love this set and all the "witty" sentiments included in it. Just one thing I wish is that the font of the sentiments should have been slightly larger :)

For this second card I cut out the image and popped it up with some glue dots.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - There She Goes Chemistry Stamp set
Paper - PTI White,Aqua Mist, Hibiscus CS, PTI Pretty Pastel and Library Ledger Patterned Paper
Ink - Memento Black, Copcis
Other - SU Bracket, PTI Inking Cube - Chai, SU Oval Punch, Nestabilities, PTI Vintage Buttons

Moxie Fab World Cameo Challenge

2011-02-12T17:31:00.000-06:00

2nd Post of the Day. Please scroll down or click here to see the PTI Think Big Challenge Post.

Here is my entry for the Moxie Fab World Cameo challenge. I do not have any Cameo type stamps and as I was cleaning up some of my stash, I found this beautiful Cameo Pendant that I had bought a while ago and this was the perfect for this challenge.

Some Simple ribbon tied with tiny rose completed the card.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - None
Paper - PTI White and Hibiscus Burst CS, PTI Patterned Paper
Ink - PTI Inking Cube - Chai
Other - May Arts Lace and Ribbon, Recollection Paper Rose, PTI Mat Stack Die, Pearl Embellishment.

PTI Think Big Challenge

2011-02-12T17:20:00.000-06:00

PTI Challenge for today was to create a project that incorporates something unexpectedly mega-sized! You can find all the details of the challenge on Nichole's blog as PTI Celebrates it's 4th Anniversary.

I used this big flower that I had sitting in my stash and then just added a simple PTI Sentiment from Fillable Frame 3. I kind of like how this card turned out.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Fillable Frame #3
Paper - PTI Kraft and White CS
Ink - PTI Summer Sunrise
Other - PTI Fillable Frame #3 Die

Birds and Hearts

2011-02-11T21:43:00.001-06:00

2nd Post of the day. Please scroll down or click here to see the PTI Tag and Frame Challenge Post.

I wanted to share this card that I did for Embellish Color Trends Challenge with Hearts using Unscripted Sketch #92.

I stamped the bird house from PTI Bird Watching set and then added a sentiment from PTI Mega Mixed Messages.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Bird Watching, PTI Mega Mixed Messages
Paper - PTI Blueberry Sky, White and Hibiscus burst Cardstock, PTI Men of Life Patterned Paper
Ink - Memento Black, Memento Bamboo Leaves, Memento Love Bug
Other - Blue Gel Pen, SU Heart Punch, Nestabilities, PTI Inking Cube - Chai, SU Circle Punch

Tag and Frame Challenge

2011-02-11T08:59:00.000-06:00

PTI is celebrating their 4th Anniversary and as part of Day 2 reveal - the challenge was to make a Tag and Frame project. More details on Nichole's blog.

I used a hand made tag that I had gotten from India a while ago and then added a frame to it that I made with PTI Limitless Labels Die, PTI Anniversary Tag Download and Heart image from Heart Prints. Just the ticket banner completed the card.

Thanks for stopping by.
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Anniversary Tag Download, PTI Heart Prints, PTI Just the Ticket
Paper- PTI White and Kraft CS, PTI Pretty Pastel Patterned Paper Collection
Ink - Memento Black, PTI Raspberry Fizz
Other - PTI Limitless labels die collection, Handmade Tag, PTI Inking Cube - Chai

Got Buttons?

2011-02-10T11:18:00.000-06:00

Reveals have started over at PTI...OMG!! So much cool stuff...More details on Nichole's blog. The challenge for today was to create a project/card that utilizes buttons in a creative way. I could not think of out of the box for this one, kept it simple.

I used the PTI Eyelet Lace border die and cut it out with some Simple Chartreuse CS. Then I added some buttons in the eyelet holes :) The button on the flower was kind of unique shaped almost like a brad.
I created the sentiment panel for Thinking of you inspired by the Make it Monday Challenge.

Thanks for stopping by.
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Vintage Picnic Sentiments, PTI Mailbox Greetings, PTI Year of Flowers: Lily of the Valley, PTI Anniversary Stamp set Simple Things.
Paper - PTI Simple Chartreuse, Sweet Blush, Hawaiian Shores and Vintage Cream CS, PTI Pretty Pastels Patterned paper
Ink - Memento Black, Memento Bamboo Leaves, Ranger DI- Victorian Velvet, PTI Inking Cube - Chai
Other - PTI Beautiful Blooms ii #3 Die, PTI Eyelet Lace Border Die, PTI Vintage Buttons

Day 5 PTI challenges - Last Card

2011-02-09T23:08:00.000-06:00

Hi All, It's me again. I was about to go and sleep when an idea struck me for Michelle's color combination and I had to do a card. Details on the challenge is on Nichole's blog.

Here is my card using Michelle Wooderson's color combination - Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush, Harvest Gold and Simply Chartreuse. I was quite inspired by Michelle's card but did not have that stamp set, but I liked how she had used the two patterned papers on her card and that is what inspired my card as well.

It is quite late in the night and my picture quality is not the best, but those patterned paper look quite nice IRL. I used the sweet blush patterned paper from Pretty Pastels collection and the Aqua mist Patterned Paper from the Library Ledger Collection. The sentiment is from Dawn McVey's Signature Series: Flower.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Signature Series: Flower
Paper - PTI White, Simply Chartreuse and Harvest Gold CS, PTI Pretty Pastel and Library Ledger Patterned Paper
Ink - PTI Raspberry Fizz
Other - PTI flower Die, PTI Aqua Mist Button, PTI Fillable Frame #2 Die

PTI Anniversary Challenge - Another one

2011-02-09T22:20:00.000-06:00

Sorry for so many posts :) but I was totally inspired by all the different color combination provided by PTI DT as part of their Anniversary celebrations. Details on Nichole's blog.

Here is my card using Jessica Witty's color combination - Soft Stone, Summer sunrise, Aqua Mist and Raspberry Fizz. I used an image from Anniversary Tag download that I had not used before. This card came together very easily and quickly.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Anniversary Tag Download
Paper - PTI Soft Stone, Aqua Mist, Summer Sunrise and White CS, PTI Patterned Paper
Ink - PTI Inking cube Chai
Other - Nestabilities, SU 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Gemstone Embellishments

PTI Baby Shower Card

2011-02-09T17:24:00.000-06:00

4th Post of the day in honor of PTI Anniversary Challenges.

Day 5 of PTI Anniversary Celebrations. Challenge on Nichole blog was to create projects using DT's favorite color schemes.

I used Lisa Johnson's Color combination - Pure Poppy, Spring Rain, Kraft and Vintage Cream.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamps - PTI Scattered Showers
Paper - PTI Kraft, Spring Rain, Pure Poppy, Kraft and Vintage Cream CS, PTI Patterned Paper
Ink - PTI Pure Poppy, Memento Black, PTI Spring Rain
Other - PTI Ric Rac Die, SU Scalloped Border CS, PTI Flower Die, PTI Vintage Button, PTI Twine.

Happy Valentine's Day

2011-02-09T16:44:00.001-06:00

3rd Post of the day. Please scroll down or click here to see my first card for the PTI Anniversary Challenge and here to see my 2nd card for the PTI Anniversary Challenge.

3) For my last card I used Dawn McVey's combination of Raspberry Fizz, Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shores, Dark Chocolate and Kraft. I also used the MFT WSC Sketch #6 for this card.

Here is the Sketch,

Thanks for Stopping by.
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Heart Prints
Paper - PTI Kraft, Hawaiian Shores, Dark Chocolate and Vintage Cream
Ink - PTI Pure Poppy, PTI Inking Cube - Chai
Other - PTI Heart punch, PTI Fillable Frame #4 Die, Pearl Embellishments

Love You Forever

2011-02-09T16:39:00.004-06:00

2nd Post of the day. Please scroll down or click here to see my first card for the PTI Anniversary Challenge.

Day 5 of PTI Anniversary Celebrations. Challenge on Nichole blog was to create projects using DT's favorite color schemes.

2) for my 2nd card I used Betsy Veldman's combination of - Scarlett Jewel, Hibiscus Burst, Harvest Gold and Rustic Cream.

Thanks for Stopping by.

Love is in the air

2011-02-09T16:36:00.001-06:00

Day 5 of PTI Anniversary Celebrations. Challenge on Nichole blog was to create projects using DT's favorite color schemes.

1. I used Maile Belles combination of - Kraft, Fine Linen, Lavender Moon and Harvest Gold. This was inspired by a card I had seen in PTI Gallery a while ago, but had not bookmarked it.

PTI Anniversary Challenge - Make it Mondays

2011-02-07T12:46:00.001-06:00

2nd Post for the day. Please scroll down or click here to see the {ippity} Blog Hop Post.

PTI is launching Make it Mondays - lots of fun, inspiration and also good starting off points for our projects. This week, it is - Go To Sentiment card. To make a sentiment card using similar sentiments from different stamp sets. Awesome idea indeed. More details on Nichole's blog.

Here is my take on the challenge. I realized later that the sentiments at the very bottom of my panel is kind of skewed a little bit. Oh well.. more incentive to attempt another one of these.

I kept it simple and used Greens and White as my main colors and accenting it with a little bit of pink. I used thank you sentiment from the following PTI Stamp sets,

Year Of Flowers: Violets
Vintage Picnic
Handwritten Notes
Big and Bold Wishes
Around and About Sentiments
Butterfly Dreams
Mega Mixed Messages

Thanks for stopping by,
Stamps - PTI Stamps (listed above)
Paper- PTI White and Ripe Avocado CS, PTI Bitty Dot Basics Patterned paper
Ink - Memento Black, Ranger DI - Shabby Shutters and Peeled Paint, Memento Lady bug
Other - SU Scallop border Punch, PTI Ribbon, MS Butterfly Punch, Gem Embellishment, PTI Inking Cube - Chai

{ippity} Blog Hop

2011-02-07T09:30:00.000-06:00

It is Monday and time for the {ippity} Blog Hop. I am sponsoring the CPS Sketch (#204) this week. So, please do stop by CPS Blog and play along for a chance to win some {ippity} Stamps.

Please click here if you want to buy some {ippity} stamps and to see my current sales and specials.

Here is as simple card that I did using the CPS 204 Sketch,

Here is the sketch,

Please stop by at the {ippity} Blog for the complete list of participants. Thanks for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamp - {ippity} Fall For You
Paper - MME Patterned Paper, PTI Ripe Avocado and White CS
Ink - Memento Rich Cocoa, Copics
Other - Nestabilities,

PTI Thinking Of You

2011-02-06T12:30:00.000-06:00

Here is my third project today using the PTI Anniversary Tag set. All the details are on Nichole's blog.

I used two different tags on this card. Lisa Johnson's heart tag and Heather Nichol's Thinking Of you tag. I punched them with 1" circle punch and used them with Get Sketchy Sketch #73. I stamped the flower image from Life stamp set to fill up the blank space.

Here is a close up of the card,

Here is the sketch,

Thanks for Stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Anniversary Tag download, PTI Life Stamp set
Paper - PTI White and Ripe Avocado CS, PTI Bitty Dot Basics Patterned Paper
Ink - PTI Inking Cube Chai
Other - SU 1" Punch, Copics

PTI Birthday using Card Patterns Sketch

2011-02-06T12:22:00.000-06:00

This is Take 2 of PTI Anniversary Tag Challenge. You can read about it on Nichole's blog here. I used the Birthday Tag made by Nichole with Card Patterns Sketch #101.

Here is the sketch,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Anniversary Tag Download
Paper - PTI Hawaaiin Shores, white CS, PTI Bitty Box Basics Patterned Paper
Ink - PTI Inking Cube Chai
Other - Ribbon, Pearl Embellishments, PTI Matstack1 Die

PTI Anniversary Tag Contest

2011-02-06T11:14:00.000-06:00

PTI is celebrating it's 4th Anniversary this year. Details are on Nichole's blog. Today's challenge is to use one of the Anniversary tag sets that the PTI Designers have created (and is free to download) and create a project with it. How awesome is this. Just like having some PTI Digi stamps. Loving it.

So here is first of my cards with the pinwheel tag designed by Maile Belles. I used the Inspired Crafters Sketch for this card.

Here is the sketch,

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies:
Stamp - PTI Anniversary Tag download
Paper - PTI White, Dark Chocolate CS, Bazzill Patterned Paper
Ink - Copics
Other - SU Top Note Die, PTI Limitless Labels Die, PTI Vintage Cream Ribbon, PTI Dark Chocolate Vintage Buttons, Generic Jute Thread.

Blast from the Past

2011-02-05T14:36:00.000-06:00

PTI (Papertrey Ink) is celebrating their 4th Anniversary this month. So, today is their kickoff on the anniversary celebrations and the contest for today is to chose your favourite PTI Project and re post it. You can read all about it on Nichole's Blog here. I have been using PTI Since their inception and it is hard for me to chose one favorite project, al though in my quest for my fav project, I did not notice how much my technique and stamping style had improved for the better :)

I ended up choosing the following two cards to showcase today.

This card because it is show cases how you can use multiple PTI stamps together and just because I happen to love how this card turned out.

This card because I love their Tag Stamps and they are simple and easy to use. Versatile of course.

Thanks for stopping by.

Project Life 2011 - Week 3 and 4

2011-02-01T12:13:00.000-06:00

Officially in week 5 of Project life and loving it. I am also caught up so far. It has been interesting to read Becky's blog and get some new ideas for POTD. As I have mentioned before, I am printing my pictures every two weeks :) That is really helping me keep it organized :)

So here is week 3 and 4 from my PL Album. Since I am doing POTD (Picture of the Day), I am using the number stickers on my calendar block to identify the week.

Week 3- Page 1

Week 3 - Starbucks paper cover insert. I took inspiration from Ali Edwards and stitched up a page protector, not my best work, but was fun. Will for sure try this again. Here is a link to Ali's video for stitching the page protector.

Week 3 - Page 2
I die cut a coffee cup using PTI Warm Wishes Too Die and then added it to the Journaling block :) I thought that it made a nice accent to my photo of that day - Coffee date with my hubby at starbucks.

Week 4 - Page 1

Week 4 - Page 2

Squigglefly - Living on the Edge

2011-01-30T07:00:00.000-06:00

Squigglefly challenge #82 is to have some edges to your creation. I used the Fiskars Border Punch and punched out the front of the card. I used the Squigglefly image Singing in Rain. I had seen Dawn McVey use this pink and orange combo a few times and wanted to try it out. It looks much more pink than I would have liked, but still..

Thanks for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamp - Squigglefly Digi - Singing in Rain
Paper - PTI White and Raspberry Fizz CS, My Minds Eye Patterned paper
Ink - Copics
Other - Nestabilities, PTI Vintage Ribbon, PTI Clouds Die, PTI white felt

MFT Weekly sketch #4

2011-01-29T22:13:00.000-06:00

This is the card that I did for the MFT Weekly sketch #4. I used their Digi stamp for this card. Very neat sketch. Since, I did not have the MFT Doily Die, I just used a regular paper doily for this card.

Here is the sketch,

Thanks for stopping by.
Supplies:
Stamp - MFT Digi Ride'em Cowgirl
Paper -PTI White and Dark Chocolate CS, SU Patterned Paper
Ink - Copics
Other - Nestabilities, Doily, GKD Brown Saddle stitch ribbon

Thanks so much

2011-01-27T21:53:00.002-06:00

I made this card for the Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge - Sewing.

I used the Outlawz Wednesday Sketch for this card as well. Here is the sketch,

I used the Paper Pretties Digi stamp - Basketful of Apples. Colored it with Copics and the sentiment is from PTI Mega Mixed Messages set. After assembling the background layer of the card, I sewed on it and then added the brad and the images.

Thanks for stopping by,
Supplies: Paper Pretties Digi - Basketful of Apples
Paper - SU and 7 Gypsies Patterned Paper, PTI Kraft, Dark Chocolate and White CS
Ink - Memento Grape Jelly, Copics
Other - Nestabilities, SU Square Punch, Brads