Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Papertrey January Blog Hop Challenge!



It's time for the Papertrey Blog Hop!  I haven't participated in a couple of months but this challenge
was sure one I could do!  Here's the challenge:

"This month's blog hop challenge involves you challenging yourself to use a Papertrey stamp set that has yet to see ink or even one that might be collecting a little dust!  Go through your stash and see what little used treasure it might hold. "

I didn't have to dig too far for this challenge.....as I had yet to ink up the Love Birds stamp set.  I created 2 cards for the challenge both using the same color scheme.


This card is just plain CAS but I did add in a die cut open scallop from MFT and one rounded corner.
I love how this turned out!  I wanted to add some stick pins in there but it actually was too much.  :)
This card will be linked up over at Hand Stamped Sentiments blog for their challenge this week to use HEARTS.  Go check them out!


My second card was fun to create too as I used my new Edger dies from PTI......I'm in heaven!  These are so easy to line up!  Pair that with the new Mat Stack die shape and Music IP.....these are going to be some go-to tools for sure!


Here is a better shot of the impression made with the Music IP.


This card follows the sketch this week from Card Patterns.....sketch 99.


Now, you need to keep checking out the rest of the Blog Hop participants on the list over on Nichole's blog.  Have a great Blog Hop Day!

{You are the Beat of my Heart}
All supplies PTI unless stated.
Stamps:  Love Birds
Paper:  Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, True Black
Ink:  Pure Poppy, True Black
Misc:  Pure Poppy Saddle Stitch Ribbon, Open Scallop Die-namics (MFT), Silver Pearls (M's)

{I Miss You}
All supplies PTI unless stated.
Stamps:  Love Birds
Paper:  Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, True Black
Ink:  True Black, Pure Poppy
Misc:  White Satin Ribbon, Edger Dies, Mat Stack 5 Die, Silver Pearls (M's), Music IP, Foam Tape

85 comments:

  1. Amy, these cards are so beautiful. I love that stamp set as well! Really lovely colors & design - into the inspiration folder for sure!

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  2. So pretty Amy! This is definitley a favorite set for me! I love the color combo!! The border below the the bow is a great touch!

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  3. BEAUTIFUL but can you tell me why you have to list the products?? NOW what do I need ?? The open scallop die ~~ KILLING ME!!! Love the colors and I do love that set ....... maybe it will have to go in my cart ??

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  4. So so lovely Amy! You can't go wrong with red and black. I just love these cards!

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  5. These cards are so elegant and fun, Amy! I love them. :)

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  6. Gorgeous card, Amy! Love the color combination. Great work as always:)

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  7. I used this set today, too!! LOL

    This card is GORGEOUS!!!

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  8. As always, I love both of your cards (but really love the second one)...and I think Love Birds might be popping up a lot today - I used a little birdie from it too :)

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  9. GASP...these are two absolute drop dead gorgeous CAS cards!!! Love them both...hugs ~S~

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  10. So perfect! You did an amazing job with the sketch. Really like the white, brown and red so much (are the stick pins you were talking about from Jillibean Soup...I just got those.)

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  11. These are so pretty! I love all the pearls on the first one and the CAS design! Your bow looks awesome! The edger die in your 2nd one looks fantastic and I love this clean design as well! So pretty!!

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  12. These are really lovely, Amy. Such an elegant color combo and fabulous images. I can't pick a favorite!

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  13. Absolutely, positively gorgeous!

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  14. Great card! I have GOT to get that bird cage. Love the color scheme as well, works for male or female and expresses the sentiment perfectly.

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  15. Very cute! I love the detailing at the bottom of the bird cage on your first card.

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  16. WOW..both these cards turned out great. Loved the color combination.

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  17. I am trying so hard to resist this stamp set, but the more of it I see, the more I want it. You used it beautifully! :)

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  18. Both cards are beautiful. BUT I love, love, love the way you used Mat Stack in the second card. So pretty!

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  19. Fabulous card, Amy. Love the black and red combo.

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  20. SO eye-catching Amy! Yours was the second card to POP out at me from the bloghop links. I had to come say that I just love it and it really caught my eye!

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  21. Oh I love a bit of CAS! Both cards are stunning.

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  22. Both cards are gorgeous, Amy! Love that set. Hmmm.....

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  23. Well these are BOTH fabulous, but the first one really wowed me! I have still to use this set too, but I soooo love it!

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  24. beautiful and very elegant cards

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  25. Sweet little love birds, great CAS designs.

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  26. Awwwww man! I have this set heading my way and it seriously can not come quick enough now I've seen this fabulous cards! Loving your CAS designs, Amy!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  27. Wow- both of these are beautiful, and great color combos. Even though CAS isn't my usual style, I REALLY REALLY love the first card!!!

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  28. OOooooh!! Love them both - but the first one blows my socks off!! LOOOOOVE the CAS you've created there - your minimalist deets are fantastic and the balance is perfect!

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  29. Fabulous first card! Clean and precise!

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  30. These are wonderful Amy!! Love the edger dies.

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  31. I LOVE the CAS look of your cards! Classic color combo - I used the same colors, hehe! Your cards make me want to buy the Love Birds set! OH NO!

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  32. amy, both cards are just stunning. you never cease to amaze me with your creations.

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  33. Ooooh, I love them both, but the top one is simply beautiful!! You are making me want this set after all!!

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  34. Adorable!!! Thanks for your hard work in the PTI challenge.

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  35. Love your cards, Amy. The color scheme is great, the bows perfect! Great use of the new edger dies, too.

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  36. Love love love your cards! I love those little birdies:)!

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  37. Ummm those cards may be CAS but they are totally not plain! The colors are so fab, and the little details like the fab bow so sweet!

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  38. Wow Amy, these are gorgeous cards! You added the little bits of bling in just the right places to make them perfect. I'm in love!

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  39. FUN, great minds think alike. We used the same colors and two of the same challenges. Love your take on the Card Patterns sketch

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  40. Truly beautiful.
    Love the colors...
    they're both gorgeous!

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  41. Great job on both of them! I especially like the first one. I still need to get this set inky. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  42. great cards.

    The second is my favorite. i think it the background - I love that set!

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  43. Gorgeous cards...love the CAS of the first one!

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  44. What a gorgeous pair of cards! Fantastic work!

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  45. Amy simply stunning cards - love them both!

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  46. Love both cards love that colorcombo beautiful. Thanks for joining us at cardpatterns.

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  47. These are wonderful cards in one of my favorite color combos. Man, I really want that Little Birds set! :)

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  48. WOW I love both of the, but that striking great red bow on the first one got me!! Awesome cards!

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  49. As always, these are perfect Amy! Love the color combo and layouts. I'm gonna have to CASE these soon:)

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  50. Very elegant and pretty - love it!

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  51. I just got this set myself and haven't used it! These cards are so pretty but the first is my favorite!! It may be CAS but it is so elegant and that ribbon is perfect!!

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  52. So cute. I want to tie a ribbon like that.

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  53. Oh, this card is so classically beautiful! Great job.

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  54. These are both gorgeous - definitely that signature Papertrey style!

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  55. Amy, these are GORGEOUS! I adore the color combo. . .so classy and elegant! Just beautiful!

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  56. Black, red and white always looks awesome. I absolutely love the red ribbon on the black open scalloped border...that looks awesome.

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  57. Super cute card Amy! The love birds are darling :)

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  58. Both cards are so great - I can't pick a favorite!

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  59. I LOVE the cards you created with that set! The colors are FAB! LOVE the music impression plate for the background! PRETTY PRETTY cards!

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  60. Amy, these are just gorgeous! Love the clean design and how you created two different cards with the same set. Very, very pretty! :)

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  61. Oh my goodness I love your execution of color here and your bows are always so darn perfect could you just mess up once please! Hugs to you! YOU ROCK GIRL!!!

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  62. Very pretty cards--I love the combo of red, white, and black--it is so striking!

    Chris L.

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  63. Wonderful cards - all that white on the first looks so clean and fresh with the red!

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  64. Two great cards. Perfect combination of image and sentiment. Not to mention color.

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  65. Your cards are awesome! I love the color combos. I haven't used the birdcages yet. I really need to get them out this weekend. Thanks for sharing these!

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  66. Amy...........You always "WOW" me with your creations!!! They are just beautiful!! Love them both but that first one is just gorgeous with the die cut edge and the ribbon. Just beautiful!

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  67. Lovin' BOTH of your cards! Thanks for joining us at Card Patterns!

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  68. These cards are STUNNING! I love the clean design. Simply fabulous. Really love these!

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  69. I love these! So elegant and pretty!!

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  70. Just beautiful Amy. I love the string of bling on the birdcage on the first one!

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  71. Your love birds card is so cute. I love the simplicity of your card and the one rounded corner is perfect. Thanks for playing at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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  72. Beautiful cards and lovely details. I really like the first card with the little hearts outside the cage and the beads at the bottom of the cage.

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  73. Amy, I know I said this recently, but I really love your style! And what a busy lady you are with different DT's. Way to go! Love these two Valentine cards.

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  74. Beautiful cards and I love the colour combo - very striking.

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  75. this is fab! love the bling on the birdcage & the color combo! Glad to see I'm not the only one that had a newish set that had yet to see ink! ;)

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