Top 3 at Practical Scrappers!

Yep you heard me right!  I made the Top 3 at Practical Scrappers for their card contest!  Now, there is no more voting........the rest is up to the Practical Scrappers Team to choose the winner!  So I wanted to take this time and say THANK YOU for all the time you all put into voting each week for me.  I wouldn't have made it this far if it weren't for all of my blog friends (and family).  I am forever grateful!

Onto my card for the last challenge they issued:  Use your favorite manufacturer, favorite tool, and favorite technique.  My card is quite different than my other submissions to the contest but I knew exactly what technique I wanted to do.  One I love........Embossing and using Distress Inks.

My favorite manufacturer:  Papertrey Ink
My favorite tool:  Sewing Machine
My favorite technique:  Embossing with Distress Inks

Have a great Sunday..........I have lots of crafty things to work on!  Stay tuned for the Lil' Inker Designs Release that starts tomorrow!  Since this has LOTS of texture, I'm entering this into the Lily Pad Cards Simon Says Stamp TEXTURE Challenge!

{Thank You}

Stamps:  In Bloom (PTI), Find Joy (Hero Arts)

Paper:  Royal Velvet, Lavendar Moon, and SS White (all PTI)

Ink:  Versamark, True Black (PTI)

Distress Inks:  Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord, Seedless Preserves, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss

Misc:  White Filigree Embossing Powder (PTI), Distress Tool (Tim Holtz), Foam Tape, White Pearls (Kaisercraft), Linen IP (PTI), Sewing Machine



May PTI Blog Hop!

Hi everyone!  I can't believe it's been almost 2 weeks since my last post!  Sorry for the dry spell but life has been BUSY!  Not to mention the weather has had me so nervous that I couldn't hardly function the last several days!  But I'm here today with my blog hop card (finally) for the PTI blog hop!

This month's theme was flowers.......our favorite take on using flowers on our projects!

Well, this was super easy........I tend to reach for flowers more than anything!

I saw this awesome card by Vicky over at Lily Pad Cards recently and wanted to CASE it and this month's blog hop challenge was perfect!  I have been "collecting" Distress Inks lately with my Michael's coupons....anyone else like this?  Hehe.  After making this card, I can't wait to get more colors to use for flowers!  Check it out..........

There are several layers of embossed flowers and fussy cutting but I LOVE how this turned out!  So CAS!  I love all that white space to let the flower shine!  This shot lets you see the dimension of the flower.

The challenge over at Lily Pad Cards is to do embossing--any type!  I will definitely do more of these cards with these Distress Inks!  Well friends, have a great time with the rest of the blog hop!

{Thank You}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  In Bloom, Botanical Silhouettes (sentiment), Take Note (frame)

Paper:  SS White

Ink:  Versamark, True Black, Summer Sunrise, Distress Inks (Tim Holtz)

Misc:  White Filigree Embossing Powder, Foam Tape

Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #32

Today it's my turn to host the Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge!  I am SOO ready for spring so what better for a challenge than a SPRING theme using FLOWERS.  I wanted to focus on embossing for my card challenge today......I don't do this enough but it has just beautiful results.

My cluster of flowers was created using the masking technique along with heat embossing.  I also challenged myself to use this birthday set that had yet to see ink!

My card uses the colors from this week's CR84FN challenge.......beautiful spring colors!

I'd love for you to play along with my challenge!  Check it out over at the Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge Blog found HERE.  Have a wonderful day!

{Happy Birthday}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  In Bloom, Big Birthday Wishes

Paper:  Stamper's Select White, Spring Moss, Teal (DCWV)

Ink:  Versamark, True Black

Misc:  White Filigree Embossing Powder, Harvest Gold Saddle Stitch Ribbon, Pearls (M's), Corner Rounder (CM)

Papertrey September Blog Hop Challenge!

It is Papertrey Blog Hop time again!  A favorite time of the month for me!

This month's challenge was to:

 "show off skills that you might have learned from a fellow stamper".

I interpreted this challenge as CASE'ing a fellow stamper that showcased a

particular technique.  Well for me.......ever since I'd seen Maile Belles card using the

letter press technique where she also combined it with dry emboss masking, I wanted to try it!!

Here is my version!

If you follow Maile's directions.....you will come out with a beautiful impressed frame!

Thank you Maile for the wonderful inspiration!

Have a great day blog hopping!  Thanks for stopping by!

{Friend}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  Framed, In Bloom

Paper:  Kraft

Ink:  Memento Black, True Black, Fresh Snow

Misc:  Diamond IP, Foam Tape, Pearls, Copics

Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #8

Here's another Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge card. 

This challenge was from last week and the host was Lee Ann.

She chose to do a color challenge with:

Hawaiian Shores, Ripe Avocado, and Dark Chocolate. 

Can you say yum?  Here is my card based off this color palette.

I am loving Copics more and more as I use them!  I had to add some stickles

to the center of the flower for a bit of bling!!

What do you think of the new Moroccan Motifs Impression Plate from Papertrey Ink?  It gives

a card such a classy feel.  Definitely going to be a favorite of mine!

We keep our challenges open for 3 weeks so why don't you come play with us and upload

your photo....we'd LOVE to see your creation!!

Here is the color palette picture we had to work off of for this challenge.

{Friend}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  In Bloom

Paper:  Hawaiian Shores, Dark Chocoalte, Rustic White

Ink:  Memento black, True Black, Hawaiian Shores, Tea Dye Duo

Misc:  Moroccan Motifs Impression Plate, Ripe Avocado buttons, button twine, Copics, pop dots, Stickles