Saturday, September 25, 2010

PTI Blog Hop September 2010

Hello!  I had a great time making the card for this blog hop.  I cannot wait to see all the great ideas and how as a collection we all make this craft GREAT!  Happy hopping!




I used two different things for this card.

One, I loved how the embossed polka dot background looks.  I saw it here - Soapbox Creations.  Laurie is super talented, and I love visiting her blog almost daily.  So, I am working on my embossing skills, but I had to give it a try anyway.

Two, most of you probably recognize the frame from the ever-so-talented Maile Belles.  The first time I saw her use this frame - found here - I was overwhelmed.  So creative!  So beautiful!!  I knew right then and there that I was going to use this same frame over and over.

I hope I did justice to these talented ladies and their inspiration, ideas, and techniques.  Thank you so much for visiting.  Come back anytime.  :)  My blog is always here.

-All Papertrey Ink unless noted-
Stamps: Polka Dot Basics, Background Basics: Text Style, Fillable Frames #7, Just the Ticket
Paper: Harvest Gold, Spring Moss, Smokey Shadow
Ink: New Leaf, Smokey Shadow; VersaMark
Ribbon: New Leaf, Spring Moss, Harvest Gold
Dies: Mat Stack #4, Fillable Frames #7
Other: Clear Embossing Powder (Ranger)

42 comments:

Sara Mac said...

What a fun and cheery card LeAnn! LOVE the polka dots embossed on HG. Great ribbon treatment too.

Taheerah said...

Wonderful card Leann! Colours are perfect and I love the CASEd frame of Maile's! I have one cut out ready to decorate some time! Also love the little tied ribbons, perfect finishing touch!

Sue Ann said...

I now need FF7 and I really love the embossed polka dots on your BG paper ....... and great color combo!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, so I scrolled along down to view your other projects and I totally adore your cards! My goodness they are all just wonderful!
And I think the embossing turned out just awesome! I think every project should have the Polka Dot Basics on it (LOL, mine did too! hehe!)

Leah

Keva said...

So cute! I love your color choice.

Paul said...

This is the first time I've been able to participate with the PTI fun being from Wales so the time difference never allowed. I'm also new to PTI products and have only just had my first order so am having loads of fun seeing what others create with the items.
TFS
Paul
http://craftyblogocks.blogspot.com/

Kristin said...

i too love those embossed polka dots!

Aimes said...

I too love both Laurie and Maile's work! You've definitely done them justice with this super card - I especially love those colours!
Hugs,
Aimes
x

Maile Belles said...

Love it!!! I am so hooked on these frames, so glad you like them to. Thank you!

Rhonda said...

Nice job Leann! Love the embossing.

Janelle said...

I'd say you definitely gave their ideas justice! The colors are great, the polka dots fun, and I love how you tied the ribbons to the side of the frame. Great job!

Cathy Weber said...

I love all the great elements you put into this card LeeAnn. I especially love the frame and the Just the Ticket sentiment inside. I have been trying to think of ways to use Just the Ticket other than with tickets! Great job.

LittleSurferGirl said...

Oh, so pretty! I love what you did with the ribbons! A perfect touch. Beautiful card!
Amy

Kay D said...

BEAUTIFUL frame, and I'm a HUGE fan of embossed polka dots- very nice!

klarcher said...

This is such a cute card, love the polka dots

Wendy said...

HI,

I just found youyr blog and I really love your style. Thansks so much for sharing your creativity!

Ginny said...

Your card is just beautiful and I'm so happy to learn about how to make that frame! I really like your color combo, too!!

Victoria said...

You did a great job! I love the colors you chose and I will have to try the frame technique. I just got the FF#7 with my last PTI order, so I have the tools already to do it!

sugacatz said...

I love, love, love this card. It is deceptively simple but absolutely fabulous. I am in envy of this card! Lx

peggysue said...

I love the look of those embossed polka dots too, looks marvelous!

Cassie_lu said...

love those big polka dots

Kelly S. said...

That color scheme rocks! I don't use Smokey Shadow enough...it's so great with the citrusy colors in the background. Your embossing looks FANTASTIC to me!

Ravengirl said...

So pretty! Love how you have tied the ribbon around the frame!

Laurie said...

This is such a cute card! I love your color combo! And of course I am loving the polka dots! Thank you so much for your kind words! Thank you for visiting my blog! :)

Ohhh Snap said...

I'm just dotty about this card! Sorry, couldn't resist :D. TFS!

Marge said...

Love your frame & the ribbon trim!!! Sooo fabulous!!!

Kristii said...

What a cute card!!!! I totally love the embossing!!! It just makes me smile!!!!

Melissa said...

Love it! I really wanted to get FF just to make a frame like this! Your card is lovely and I love the embossed polka dots!

Jen Carter said...

Love how you did your frame and I am a huge polka dot fan too! Very pretty card!

DF said...

Beautiful card. I like the ribbons you tied; the colour are perfect. Such a fresh card!

Amy Kolling said...

I too now need FF7 to do this!!! Your card is so pretty....I don't think I've used this color combo before....it is lovely!!

Gayatri said...

I looove the embossed polka dot background. Beautiful card!

Eva said...

GREAT color combo!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Aren't those polka dots stamp the cutest thing? I love them!

Deb C said...

The embossed polka dots are just beautiful. I hope I remember to use that technique next time I sit down to create.

TFS!

Nerina said...

Oh I love the beauty of those lovely large polka dots - and your colour choice is totally delicious! What a beauty!

Christina said...

This is so cheerful and fun! The frame really stands out in black, and I love the ribbons tied on one side. Super cute!

Anonymous said...

Hey there!
I was reading my blog comments from today and thought I'd come back to answer your question for you. I am the one that did the LO with my baby boy. Well yes, the whole page design was done with die cuts, the Cricut machine. I designed the whole page in the Design Studio and then cut it out and went to town with the stamps!!!
Thanks for your awesome comments!!!!
hugs, Leah

Laura Isham said...

I love how you tied the ribbon around the frame you created. what a great idea

Cammie said...

Love the embossed background, colors, and the frame! I'm off to add FFF 7 to my cart.

Babies-Beth said...

I love your colors, and I love the double ribbons- so pretty!!

Jennifer K said...

So pretty LeAnn! I really like the all the ribbons tied around the frame and I really need to get me some of those mat stacks and fillable frames so I can create a frame like that. It's on my next order.