Paper Dolls Challenge #50

Did any of you see Maile Belles blog post the other day? 

I was blown away at how simple her technique was.......so I thought why not give it a shot.

I proposed this challenge to my fellow Dolls as my last challenge with
The Paper Dolls group.

Focal Point Impressions

So here is my card using Maile's technique.  I had a very hard time photographing my cards to show exactly how much the impression makes a difference.  So trust me.....it's there and is amazing.

Here are both cards together............

I pulled out an older PTI set called Beautiful Blooms II and stamped the images onto a Top Note Die.

The card on the left is NOT impressed with the IP and the one on the right is.

I challenged the Dolls group to make their own version.  So let's see what you can make.....make sure and link it up over on The Paper Dolls Blog.
Have a wonderful day and thank you so much for sharing your day with me!

{From me to you....}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  Flower Fusion #6, Beautiful Blooms II

Paper:  Pure Poppy, SS White

Ink:  Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shores, Harvest Gold

Dies:  Top Note Die (SU), Double Ended Banners, Polka Dot IP

Misc:  Pure Poppy Buttons, White Crochet Thread

Happy Anniversary.

Well friends, Wednesday was my anniversary.............15 years.  I had no trouble making a card for this occasion especially armed with this Paper Smooches stamp set, Boob Tubes.  Oh my how my friend, Jen, and I have had a chuckle over that name!  I was fortunate enough to win this set and soo glad that I did!

But may I go back to how my hubby and I met?  At a bar.  Yes.  The theme at the bar:  Country.  Enter me.  College student that borrowed her friends Roper boots and jeans.  White jeans.  (If you know me, I'm not a country attire wearing kinda gal at all!)  Well, let's just say I returned those jeans and they had a *few* grass stains from my "stumbling" after the night at the "Rock" (the name of the bar).  Enough about that.  :)  Anyway, we dated for 4 years and in May 1996, we finally tied the knot!  I can't believe it's been 15 wonderful years! 

Well, if you know my husband, this card is right up his alley!  Totally him.  :)

CAS.....he loved it!  :) 
I was going to post a pic but alas.....don't have a scanner!  My pics are that old!  hehe  Maybe next year!!

Wee Memories challenge this week was to Stamp It!  So pretty much anything goes if it's stamped! 

Paper Sundaes challenge is to Pop It Up!  So I have 2 layers of dimension here on my little ole TV.

And then a great group of ladies who I do call my friends in blogland......The Papertrey Paper Dolls.  This week's challenge was issued by Sara from The Unhurried Life.  What great timing!  Her challenge was to make either a wedding card OR an anniversary card! 

I do hope you all have a wonderful loooooonnnnnnggggg Memorial Day weekend!!!

{You turn me on}

Stamps:  Boob Tubes (Paper Smooches)

Paper:  SS White, Bitty Dot DP (PTI), Emma's Shoppe Collection (Crate Paper)

Ink:  True Black (PTI)
Misc:  Copics, Foam Tape

Using pattern paper.........

I found this pattern paper last weekend during my girl's weekend.........Fell in love with it.  It's so mixy matchy and I love it!  I do though have problems with using pattern paper........that's just it......I need to actually USE it!  So that's where this card came in and I thought it was a bit "Mish" inspired as well!  I also used these particular papers for a challenge my friend Jen has going on over at the Papertrey Paper Dolls.  A new challenge went up and ANYONE is welcome to play along!  You can check out her challenge HERE.

When I saw this week's Tuesday Trigger over at the Moxie Fab World, I thought I should link this up!  The colors are so inspiring and I love the shabby'ness of this photo!!

{Hello}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  Sending You

Paper:  Emma's Shoppe Collection (Crate Paper)

Ink:  Haystack Pallette, True Black, Tea Dye

Misc:  Beautiful Blooms Dies, Hawaiian Shores Button, Button Twine, Medium Scallop Border Die, Misc. Satin Ribbon, Doily (MS), Love Lives Here Dies

Papertrey Paper Dolls Blog Hop

Welcome to the Papertrey Paper Dolls Blog Hop!!  We've been preparing for this day for some time and now it's here!  I have been a part of this blogging group for over a year now and we found each other over on the PTI forum when a call went out to start a new group.....These are a great bunch of supportive girls!  You should have visited me from Leish's blog but don't fret!  There is a list of hop participants at the end of this post!  Have fun hopping!  :)

First up, a little about me!  My name is Amy and I live in the capitol city of Topeka, Kansas.  Go State!  I am a late thirty-something wife and mother of 2 perfect kids!  :)  My son is 9 and LOVES baseball and my daughter is 5 and getting so excited to go to kindergarten round-up in a few weeks!  Where have my little ones gone?  I have been an RN for 15 years and the last 5 as a full time nephrology charge nurse in a large dialysis unit.  My days usually start at 5am and (hopefully) get off at 3:30.  You other nurses know that doesn't always happen!  Now for some PTI trivia about me:

My first PTI order:  Oct. 2008 when looking to buy a fun Halloween set to make treats with
My first PTI set(s):  Spooky Sweets, Wise Owl
My favorite PTI stamp set:  Heart Prints, Star Prints, Background sets
My favorite PTI products:  DIES, matching paper/inks/ribbon
My favorite PTI color:  Plum Pudding
My favorite PTI color combo:  Plum Pudding and Ripe Avocado

Here are the details of the hop and if you want a little more information, make sure to hop over to our blog, Papertrey Paper Dolls.  There are even prizes up for grabs so make sure to leave comments along the way as you won't know what blog the winning comment will be chosen from OR better yet, join in on our challenge!

The challenge?.............Why, PTI of course!  That's what brought all of us together right?
     1.  A PTI product that begins with "P"
     2.  A PTI product that begins with "T"
     3.  A PTI product that begins with "I"

Here is my card:

My "P" products are:  Plum Pudding buttons, ink, ribbon, pearls, polka dots

My "T" product is:  Twine

My "I" products are:  Ink and Impression Plate

I also used the Make it Monday challenge this week for my card:  Distressing!  I used my Heidi Swapp tool and my fingernail to make this little fluffy ruffle at the top of the sentiment panel and around my eggs.  I also did ink distressing around the perimeter of my card.

Now the fun begins!  Hop on over to Suzanne's blog to continue on the hop but if you got lost, here is the list of participants!

Jen (JenCarter)

Lee Anne (Lee Anne)

Laurie W. (Laurie Beth)  

Deena (honugurl16)

Leish (leish)

Amy (kolling143)  

Suzanne (*suzanne*)

Katie (choc0holic)

Laurie (In My Craft Room)

Cecilia "C" (camvds)

Michelle (abzzymom)

Sara (hiinaz)

Tanna (tfiskers)

Renee (Renee L.)

Kristin (jcmom04)

Christy (christea) 

{Happy Easter. Happy Spring}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  Egg Hunt, Bitty Background Blocks

Paper:  Kraft, Stamper's Select White, Lemon Tart

Ink:  Plum Pudding, True Black, Fresh Snow, Versamark

Misc:  White Filigree Embossing Powder, Mat Stack 4 Die, FF #7 Die, Polka Dot Basics II IP, Pastel Yellow Fun Foam, Rick Rack Die, Plum Pudding Saddle Stitch Ribbon, Button Twine, Plum Pudding and Lemon Tart buttons, Pearls (M's), Egg  Die, Distressing Tool (Heidi Swapp), Scor-Pal



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 Paper Dolls Challenge #21: Autumn Wishes

I made this card for my dad on his birthday last week and I'm finally getting to post it for

the Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge that Cecilia of Trade Fish Designs hosted.

Her challenge was to keep it simple using something beautiful and warm

with the fall season as your inspiration.

I inked up Leaf Prints and used my Woodgrain IP for this one. 

Pretty simple except that I used the rock 'n roll technique for those leaves....love this look!

I also want to mention that to "soften" the woodgrain and make it stand out, I

did sponge some Vintage cream ink all over the impressed woodgrain pattern.  I really like how it turned out!

I am also sending this card over to the CARDS blog for their hunt for cards with leaves!

Have a wonderful day!

{Happy Birthday}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  Leaf Prints, Communique Sentiments

Paper:  Kraft, Rustic White

Ink:  Dark Chocolate, Summer Sunrise, Terracotta Tile, Ripe Avocado, Vintage Cream.

Misc:  Terracotta Tile Saddlestitch ribbon, Wood buttons, Rustic Jute button twine, Woodgrain IP, Foam tape

2s4y challenge

I finally get to play along with the 2 Sketches 4 You challenge this week!  If you haven't checked

them out before, you must!  Every week they host new sketches and they are always so fun!

This week's sketch is by Laura.  Why don't you check it out?

I used Laura's sketch but flipped it on it's side.  I also incorporated another challenge here as well.

This is for the Papertrey Paper Dolls challenge #20 hosted by Laurie.  Her

challenge was to make a project/card with a School Time theme. 

I decided to make a Thank You "teacher" card. 

I finally got to use my Impression Plate:  Book Print.  I thought it would be perfect for this card!

Oh yeah, I got to use some of that yummy baker's twine again too!  Gosh, I LOVE this stuff!

Laurie's Papertrey Paper Dolls challenge is still open......so go ahead and play!

We would LOVE to see what you make!

{Thank you Teacher}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  Teacher's Apple

Paper:  Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado, True Black, Stampers Select White

Ink:  Pure Poppy, True Black

Misc:  Book Print Impression Plate, Baker's twine (MS), Pure Poppy button, Foam tape, Copics

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

With Sympathy and Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #19

I don't know about you but I think Sympathy cards are one of the hardest cards to make along with masculine cards.  I had a friend this week contact me to make her a sympathy card.  She

said she would rather buy one that is HANDMADE than buy one from the store.

Once I asked her if it was for a female, then it became a bit easier!

I saw this card by Nerina and just had to stamp my flowers this way too! 

This card was made for the Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge and was hosted by Michelle S. 

Her challenge was:

1. Use a stamp/stamp set that is new

2.  A Product that is brand new and never used

So for my card, the "With Sympathy" stamp was new/never used and I used Soft Stone

cardstock for the base.  I can't believe I had never even opened this cardstock to see how subtle and beautiful is is.  I also used some new satin ribbon from Michael's too!

{With Sympathy}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  Four of a Kind, Communique Sentiments

Paper:  Soft Stone, Smokey Shadow, Sweet Blush

Ink:  Charcoal Palette, Sweet Blush

Misc:  Scallop border punch (SU), satin ribbon (Michaels), Top Note die (SU), Oyster Baubles (Stamping Bella)

Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #17

Today's card is for the Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #17.  This challenge was from Lisa to use

one of Dawn McVey's cards for inspiration.....I love Dawn's style and flair.

I made this card last week and thought, I'd better get to posting it before the inLinkz disappears!

I chose to get out my Spiral Bouquet for this challenge.....love this set soo much. 

It is one of the most elegant PTI sets in my opinion!

I used Dawn's layout and angled striped background for my card!  I love how it turned out!

I am liking this color combination too:  Summer Sunrise, Raspberry Fizz, and Kraft/Dark Chocolate!

Please upload your photos to our inLinkz on the blog.  We would love to see

what you create on our challenges!

{Celebrate Today}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  Spiral Bouquet, Polka Dot Basics II, All Booked Up

Paper:  Kraft, Summer Sunrise, Raspberry Fizz, Rustic White

Ink:  Summer Sunrise, Raspberry Fizz, Fresh Snow, Dark Chocolate, Tea Dye Duo

Misc:  Mat Stack 3 die, circle punch (EK Success), pop dots, Baker's twine (MS), yellow rhinestones (Kaiser)

Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #16: A sketch

This challenge is for the Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #16 hosted by Lee Ann.  It is based off a sketch from Go-To Sketches magazine and is a sketch by Betsy Veldman.  Here is my card....kinda fun.  I sent this card off with my daughter for one of her friends' birthday parties this weekend.

I, like some others, didn't have any round cards so I had to draw my own and try to cut out in a circle! 

That was really really hard.  I need to invest in larger circle Nesties!

I am loving this sweet baker's twine from Martha Stewart that I got on

clearance last year after Christmas.

Here is the sketch that my card is based off of. 

Why don't you come and play along with our challenges?  We keep them open for 3 weeks for you to link

up your cards!!  We'd love to see what you make!!

{You're so Sweet}

All supplies PTI unelss stated.

Stamps:  Cupcake Collection

Paper:  Raspberry Fizz, Dark Chocolate, Rustic White, Bitty Box DP

Ink:  Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Fizz, Aqua Mist

Misc:  Bakers twine (MS), pop dots, Nesties (Spellbinders), Medium scallop die, brown pearls (Michaels), Prisma glitter

Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #15- Bright, Bold and Beautiful!

I am behind on challenges.......I'll admit it.  Sorry girls!  I will get a card made for every challenge.....I totally missed the InLinkz to one but I will post my card!  This particular week's Papertrey Paper Dolls challenge was hosted by non other than Bonnie Rose.  Please check out her blog......she updates her blog daily with some great creations!  Bonnie's challenge was a photo inspiration challenge using this photo.

I had a very difficult time with this one.........but here is what I finally came up with.

I finally went simple with this challenge.......with COLOR!!  Since Bonnie's challnege was bright and bold, I broke out my copics and colored some butterflies!  Adding a bold sentiment from Giga Guidelines in the center was just what it needed!!

Thanks Bonnie Rose for giving me a challenge to work on! 

Come play along with our challenges!  Link them up so we can see your cards!

{Just Because}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  Butterfly Dreams, Giga Guidelines

Paper:  Stamper's Select white

Ink:  True Black, Memento Black

Misc:  Copics, pearls, Scor-tape, Scor-pal, Butterfly die

Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #14

I am back with a Papertrey Paper Dolls challenge that will be closing soon.  This weeks challenge was hosted by Cecilia at Trade Fish Designs.  She challenged us to 1) use a color you wouldn't normally use and 2) use a technique that you haven't used in a while.  Well, I paired Terracotta Tile up with Enchanted Evening for a fairly simple card.  I can't really say that I used a technique but I did stitch the button to my card and made my own stamped paper.  Does that count? 

I used my new CHA stamp set:  Four of a Kind!  LOVE it soo much! 

Thanks goes out to Laurie for proxy shopping for me on her vacation!  You're the best!

Come play along with the Paper Dolls....there are many challenges still open! 

We'd love to see what you create with our challenges!

{Smile}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  Four of a Kind

Paper:  Kraft, Rustic White, Enchanted Evening, Terracotta Tile

Ink:  Enchanted Evening, Terracotta Tile, Simply Chartreuse, Dark Chocolate

Misc:  Wavy border punch (EK Success), Terracotta Tile button, Brown baker's twine (MS), corner rounder

Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #13

Hello there!  I have been MIA this past week as I've been on vacation the past 9 days.....part of the time was on a family vacation to Branson and the other days just hanging out with my kids before school starts up in a week!  Ackk....where has the summer gone?  We had such a great time in Branson.......rented a condo, went to Schlitterbahn and Silver Dollar City, rented a pontoon on Table Rock Lake, rode go-carts, and just had a good time with family! 

I have to give a huge apology to my fellow Papertrey Dolls.....I haven't kept up on these challenges this summer.  I will try harder though!!  Anyway, I thought I would get caught up on some challenges here in the next few days.  So first up, is the challenge hosted by Leish and it was all about using some material as inspiration!  I really liked this challenge......so I got out a new scrub top I bought over a month ago to serve as my inspiration piece.  Scrubs have such unique color combinations....sometimes I get out a scrub catalogue just for ideas! 

Here is my scrub top that I used as inspiration!

Thanks so much for visiting!! 

{Hello}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  Delightful Dahlia, Just the Ticket, Guidelines

Paper:  True Black, Raspberry Fizz, New Leaf, Grey (SU)

Ink:  Versamark, True Black, Fresh Snow

Misc:  Delightful Dahlia dies, clear embossing powder, button twine, True Black Buttons, Embossed Scallop border punch (EK Success), Grasshopper seam binding (MS)

Papertrey Paper Dolls Challenge #9

This challenge hosted by Katie was certainly a fun one:  What is old is new! 

I had to go back in time and find my first PTI stamp set.......So, I have a challenge of  my own! 

Can you guess which PTI set my card is made from? 

Hint:  it's NOTHING baby related!

I did have to think outside the box for my "baby" card but I LOVE how it turned out!!  I sooo want PTI to release their own BANNER SET!!!  Please please please!!  So, I created a banner of my own!

Any guesses yet?  Here is a close up picture of the border I created with one of the stamps from this set. 

Another hint:  I only used 2 total stamps from this set!  (and Baby Button Bits)

Please come and play with the Papertrey Paper Dolls blog......we have great challenges!

Thanks for visiting my blog!  I'd love to hear your guesses!!

{Welcome Little One}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  Baby Button Bits and ????????

Paper:  Rustic White, Kraft, Sweet Blush, Bitty Dots DP, Bitty Box DP

Ink:  Versamark, Sweet Blush, Spring Moss, Lemon Tart, True Black

Misc:  Spring Moss buttons, Sweet Blush buttons, Lemon Tart buttons, button twine, pop dots, SU marker,

Top Note die (SU)

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)

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