I'm back....finally! Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #22

So I'm finally back to blog land......feels good but it also felt good to take a break for awhile.  Anyone else ever feel like this?  My goodness everyone has been busy the past week as I had over 500 items in my Google Reader to go through!  Now, I didn't get to comment like I would have liked to but I did do my best!

I have been extremely busy this past week......work, on-call all night one night, set-up and marked for my garage sale, had garage sale all weekend, worked again this week, funeral today.  Whew....I hope it slows down just a little!  I always have my garage sale with my fantastic friend/neighbor, Michelle, and boy did we do good.  Like $1800 good.  We always say....location location and cheap prices is why we do good. 

So, when it came time for me to host the Papertrey Paper Dolls weekly challenge this week,

I knew exactly what I wanted to do......CAS! 

Here were the details of my challenge and my card for inspiration:

1.  CAS

2.  lots of white space

3.  use a pop of color

Here in Kansas, we've had some rainy days and not so much sun.....so I took my card outside for

my photo today.  My flowers still look as nice as when we planted them (you can see them in the background).  It's finally the weather where we can sit and enjoy them on our patio.

So what do you think?  I'd love to hear your comments!

{You are too Kind}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  Beautiful Blooms II, Fillable Frames #6

Paper:  Stampers Select white, Plum Pudding

Ink:  Plum Pudding, Fresh Snow

Misc:  Plum Pudding saddle stitch ribbon, Beautiful Blooms II die collection #3, Fillable Frames #6 frame die, Plum Pudding buttons, Linen IP, Purple bakers twine (The Twinery), foam tape

Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #10--My turn!!

Hello.....This week it is my turn to host the Papertrey Paper Dolls blog challenge!

I knew I wanted to use scallops and after seeing this card by Dawn McVey......I knew I wanted to do a sketch similar to this!  I have used a similar layout before on a card here. 

I have to give a big shout out to Jen Carter for helping me with this sketch.....I'm just a little sloooow when it comes to using my computer to do things like making sketches!!

Here is my card using Beautiful Blooms II stamps from PTI.  I have to admit this is the first time I've inked this set up!!  ack!  I really really like this set after using it for this challenge!  Can you tell that I am really liking the Summer Sunrise and Pure Poppy color palette too?  Don't worry, I'm going to use a different color palette for the PTI blog hop tomorrow!!  :)

I also had to use my new set.....All About You.  Wow...this will

definitely be a GO-TO set for just about any kind of card you need!!

I mentioned that I used my Beautiful Blooms dies too.....I curled up the flower to give it added dimension without using pop dots for once!!  I also used the rock 'n roll technique again with this set.....just love how it turned out!!

Thanks for visiting and remember.........we keep the Papertrey Paper Dolls challenges up for

three (3) weeks!  So, why don't you come and play!!!

{Thank You}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  Beautiful Blooms II, All About You

Paper:  Summer Sunrise, Pure Poppy, Rustic White

Ink:  Summer Sunrise, Pure Poppy, and True Black

Misc:  Beautiful Blooms dies, Summer Sunrise saddlestitch ribbon, Medium scallop edge die, silver pearls (Michaels)

March 2010 PTI blog hop time!

 

Can you believe it's Blog Hop time again at Papertrey Ink?  This month's challenge was this:

"This month we're calling all button lovers! Now's your chance to explore the world of possibilities that

buttons hold! From borders to backgrounds, accents and embellishments, or even incorporating them

into stamp images like any of our Button Bits stamp sets. From paper projects to home decor to jewelry

and more, the sky's the limit! We want to see all your very best creations using buttons and the

inspiration we will gain from each other should prove to be truly enticing!"

Now, I created a few things with my new Hawaiian Shores buttons for this challenge!  First off is a card using the new Beautiful Blooms II dies with felt!!  I am sooo lovin' these dies!!!  The flowers are attached with Hibiscus Burst and Hawaiian Shores buttons.  This card also uses the new set:  Distressed Stripes.

Here is a close-up of the felt flowers......the black and pink felt are from Hobby Lobby and are on sale this week!  I only had to run the felt through my machine once and look how beautifully cut they are!

Now, I have a confession to make here.  My friend, Jen from JensInkSpot, and I were discussing what we were making for the Blog Hop and she mentioned her button rings she had made (I totally don't want to steal her thunder).  We both had bought a ring or two from a good friend and fellow stamper, Heather Scott last year at the annual TAC Seminar.  I instantly fell in love with these rings she was making (I think I bought 4 rings from her)!!  So, Jen told me of a Youtube video to watch and whalaaa.....a button ring!!!  Years ago, I used to make beaded bracelets so I dug out my tools, beads, etc. and went to work.  It really was soooo simple especially when you have such beautiful buttons from Papertrey Ink to work with!!  Now, remember this is my FIRST button ring.......it is by no means perfect but I am so happy with it!!

The color of buttons I chose to work with were Hibiscus Burst and the new Hawaiian Shores.  Isn't that Hibiscus Burst button just gorgeous!!  Well, I couldn't just stop there, now could I?  Please remember that in this next photo, I am a nurse and do have nurse hands and am by no means EVER going to be a hand model!!  So, I went ahead and made a matching bracelet!!

Well, that's it for my contribution to the March Papertrey Ink Blog Hop!!  Have a great time blog hopping and we'll see you next month!!

{Thanks for Everything}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  Distressed Stripes and Year of Flowers:  Violets

Paper:  Hawaiian Shores, True Black, Raspberry Fizz

Ink:  Fresh Snow, Versamark, True Black

Misc:  Hawaiian Shores felt, pink/black felt (Hobby Lobby), Hibiscus Burst and Hawaiian Shores buttons, white floss, scallop border punch (SU), Beautiful Blooms II dies

Button Ring

Hawaiian Shores and Hibiscus Burst buttons

20g wire

wire tools

Button Bracelet

Hawaiian Shores and Hibiscus Burst buttons

Beadalon wire ( .018" diameter)

Silver beads

Crimping beads and toggle