CHA 2010 - Papertrey Ink Kites

I had an AWESOME time in Chicago attending the CHA Supershow.  By far, the highlight was getting to the Papertrey Ink booth.  I wanted to share all of the kites that hung around their booth.  I am always delighted to see new things made by the fabulous design team.  I was hoping that all the Design Team would share these on their blogs.   So without further ado . . . the Papertrey Ink Design Team Kites from CHA 2010.



I am guessing this is Lisa Johnson's.  ????  Hopefully, I will find out.


Heather posted about this kite on her blog.


I am guessing this is Nicole's.  Just a guess though.  :)


I was talking to Nicole and Dawn guessing whose kites these were.  So, I know that this one is definitely Betsy's.  And no surprise, probably my favorite.


My guess on this kite is Michelle. -- Yes, this is Michelle's.  She posted about it on her blog.


Dawn posted about her kite on her blog.


I am only guessing.  This just screams Niki to me.  -- Updated: Niki posted about her kite on her blog.


I had originally guessed this could be Dawn's.  So, I have no idea now. - This belongs to Maile Belles.  She posted about it on her blog.


My guess is that this belongs to Melissa.

Thank you for looking at some great craftiness.  I wish I could take credit for one of these, but I cannot.  :)  But, I wanted to post them anyway for your viewing pleasure.

Another Teacher Card

I am slowly getting my teacher cards completed for the kids to go back to school.  I made another 5x7 card and am falling head over heels for School Time designed by Niki Estes.  I don't want to put the background stamps down.  This is a must have set if you need anything teacher or school themed.  Hands Down!!



I don't know why the letters background is so washed out.  It was stamped with versa mark and no matter what I tried, my camera would not get a good photo of it.  Maybe I should try during the day to re-shoot it.

Stamps: School Time, Teacher's Apple (PTI)
Paper: Simply Chartreuse, Kraft (PTI)
Ink: Ripe Avocado, Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy, Summer Sunrise (PTI), Versa Mark
Other: Lemon Tart Ribbon (PTI)

Thanks for looking.  I am hoping to get all my photos together and post about CHA 2010.  :)

Thanks for the Lift

I can honestly say that this has been a pretty crumby week.  Sigh!  Going into my little craft space is like therapy for my soul.  I haven't had the mental energy to even walk by it.  I was looking through all my regular blogs and was inspired by a certain stamp set that is my FAVORITE.  Ok, maybe one of my tops.  On the Cards Blog, the challenge was to make a card using a kite.  I slowly crept to my little crafty desk and sat down.  I could use a little "lift" at the moment and came up with this.



Stamps:  Up, Up, and Away (PTI)
Paper: Vintage Cream, Spring Rain (PTI)
Ink: True Black, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest, Raspberry Fizz, Hawaiian Shores, Simply Chartreuse, Spring Rain (PTI)
Other: Copic Spica Markers

Thanks for looking!!

Guess Who Loves You?

I am sharing a fun card that I instantly fell in love with.  No pun intended.  I think I like it because it isn't too girlie so any guy would be ok receiving it.  Thanks for looking!!




Stamps: Owl Digital Stamp by Brian Lock (The Digi Shack), Clouds from Up Up and Away (PTI), Swirl (PTI), Sentiment from Tiny Treats: Valentine (PTI)
Ink: Fresh Snow, Dark Chocolate (PTI)
Other: Branch from Serenade Cart (Cricut), Kraft Paper (PTI), Brown Paper (Bazzil), Copics

Back to School

I am participating in The Digi Shack Sketchbook Wednesday.  I had the idea to have the kids give the teachers little back to school gifts and thought this card would be perfect.  The only hang up - my two kids have 7 classroom teachers between them plus a music teacher and a P.E. teacher.  So, I will be making cards for a while.  :)  Enjoy!



Stamps: Girl Digital Stamp (The Digi Shack), School Time (PTI)
Paper: Lemon Tart, Pure Poppy, Simply Chartreuse (PTI)
Ink: Summer Sunrise, Ripe Avocado, Scarlett Jewel, Dark Chocolate (PTI)
Other: Copics, Ribbon (Hobby Lobby), Dark Chocolate Buttons (PTI), White Floss

Doggone Great

It is Sketchbook Wednesday at The Digi Shack.  There have been some new releases and another right around the corner (*wink*).  So, you should head over to TDS and check out all the things that have been happening.

Here is my take on the sketch:


Stamps: Digital Dog by Brian Lock (The Digi Shack), Tiny Treats Valentine (Papertrey Ink)
Paper: Black Pattern (The Paper Studio), Orange Dots (MME), Aqua Mist (PTI)
Other: Copics, True Black Ink and Aqua Mist Ink (PTI), Orange Zest Buttons (PTI), Black Stitched Ribbon (Hobby Lobby)

Thanks for looking and commenting today!!  This summer has been a little more hectic than I ever realized.  This is my first actual summer because my kids were in school this year.  WoW!  I never knew it would be this crazy to have them home all day everyday - after all, I have always stayed home with them.  One day was the same as any other before they were in school.  So, thanks for bearing with my somewhat neglected blog at times.  I still love making cards more than ever; I'm just not able to stay consistent while the kids are needing my EVERY waking minute.  :)

Birthday Boy

I am playing along with The Digi Shack Sketch Book Wednesday.  Thanks for looking!



Stamps:  Digital Boy by Marlene (The Digi Shack); Fillable Frames #1 (PTI); Happy Birthday (SillyLeAnn Designs 1.0)
Paper: Kraft, Enchanted Evening (PTI)
Ink: Enchanted Evening, Dark Chocolate (PTI)
Other: Copics, Floss, Scallop Border Die (PTI)

Wishing You Sunshine

This card has great meaning to me as my yard needs to be mowed and it has rained for days!  :)  Seriously, it is getting hairy out there.




If you leave a comment on today's post, I have a great blog treat.  I will let you come and mow my lawn - FOR FREE!  Yeah, I know I am generous.  So, don't hold back.  Comment away.  {Disclaimer: There is no limit to how many comments you leave.  I will pick a random winner on July 7th sometime between noon and midnight}

Stamps: Mower Man by Marlene (The Digi Shack), Let It shine (Verve), Up Up and Away (PTI), Polka Dot Basics (PTI)
Paper: Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, True Black (PTI)
Ink: Aqua Mist, Fresh Snow (PTI)
Other: Copics

Snail Mail

Sorry to all in blogland.  I have been absent.  We have had an illness in the family and I am trying to rebound.  I have a card that showcases a new release at The Digi Shack available today.




Stamps: Snail by Brian Lock (The Digi Shack), Snail Mail (Me)
Paper: unknown
Other: Copics, Raspberry Fizz Ribbon (PTI), Tea Dye Duo (PTI)

Hugs

I like to make cards for kids.  It is hard to do because I am all girlie and detailed.  The kids just like the cutsie.  So, I was excited when I made this card for the Digi Shack Sketchbook Wednesday.  Thanks for looking!  Oh, and the image I used is another of Brian's images being released at TDS on July 5th.

Here is the Sketch:





Here is my take:





Stamps: Digital Stamp by Brian Lock (The Digi Shack), Polka Dot Basics (PTI), Big and Bold Wishes (PTI)
Other: Copics, Fresh Snow Ink (PTI), Smokey Shadow Ink and Paper (PTI), Ribbon (Hobby Lobby)

Super Girl

I have one last card to share using the very last image to be released this week by The Digi Shack.





Stamps: Super Chick Digital Stamp by Brian Lock (The Digi Shack)
Other: Raspberry Fizz Paper (PTI), Copics, Stickers (unknown?), Spring Rain ribbon (PTI)

Sweet Baby

For some reason, I have really been into making baby cards with yellow.  Interesting as I have never been able to break out of the baby pink or baby blue.  I had a ton of fun creating this card.  Isn't it fun when things come together just the way you imagined them in your mind?




Stamps: Animal Digital Stamp by Brian Lock (The Digi Shack), Background Basics: Petal Power (PTI), Baby Stamps (Technique Tuesday), Up Up and Away (PTI)
Paper: Spring Moss, Vintage Cream (PTI), Brown (Bazzil)
Ink: Tea Dye Duo, Spring Moss, Dark Chocolate, Summer Sunrise (PTI)
Other: Die Cut from Gypsy Wanderings (Cricut), Copics

I am going to be absent from the blog-o in the next week or two.  I hope to schedule some posts, but you know how that can go.  :)

Another Sketch Card

I wanted to share another sketch card using today's newest digital stamp released at The Digi Shack.  Enjoy!



Stamps: Digital Firecracker Stamp by Brian Lock (The Digi Shack), Beautiful Blooms 2 (PTI), Let It Shine (Verve)
Paper: Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate, Kraft (PTI)
Ink: Aqua Mist, Pure Poppy, Dark Chocolate (PTI)
Other: Copics

Sketchbook Wednesday at The Digi Shack

This is the new sketch at The Digi Shack.  I used the chicken again.  Thanks for looking!



Digital Stamps: Chicken by Brian Lock (The Digi Shack)
Stamps: Plain Jane Scripture (Verve)
Other: Paper (Basic Grey), Copics, Flowers (Prima), Buttons (MME)

Dare to be Fabulous!!!

This is the next newest release from The Digi Shack.  Thanks for looking.  Sorry such a short post.  Summer + Kids = Very Full Life!!!





Digital Stamps: Chicken by Brian Lock (The Digi Shack)
Stamps: Thankful Accents (Verve), Big and Bold Wishes (PTI)
Paper: Basic Grey
Other: Copic, True Black Ink (PTI)

Festive Card

Today I am sharing another card with another new image from Brian Lock available at The Digi Shack.  I wanted to make an anything card for the 4th of July.  So, I duplicated the digital stamp all over the paper and highlighted the large one with some Diamond Glaze.  Enjoy!



Digital Stamps: Firecracker by Brian Lock (The Digi Shack)
Other: Copics, Red Dots Ribbon (Offray)

Thanks for looking!

Enjoy the Ride

The Digi Shack is releasing an image a day all week long.  You can get this cow starting today!  Enjoy!



Digital Stamps: Cow by Brian Lock (The Digi Shack)
Stamps: Enjoy the Ride (PTI)
Other: Vintage Cream Ink (PTI), Spring Moss Ink (PTI), Spring Moss Ribbon (PTI), Brad (Paper Studio), Copics

Sketchbook Wednesday at The Digi Shack

Here is the new sketch for The Digi Shack:





I made a card that was similar to this one at the beginning of May.  And, since I don't do unconventional card sizes, this may look slightly familiar.  Enjoy!



Digital Stamp:  Flower (The Digi Shack)
Stamps: Happy Birthday (SillyLeAnn Designs 1.0), Polka Dot Basics and With Sympathy (PTI)
Other: Hawaiian Shores Paper (PTI), Hawaiian Shores and Ripe Avocado Ink (PTI), White Signo Pen, Copics, Scallop Square Punch (Marvy-Uchida)

You're Tops

I have on more peek for the newest release of chunkies at The Digi Shack.  Thanks for looking and have a GREAT weekend.  We are having family over, so if I don't show up again you will know it didn't go well.  :)





Digital Stamps:  Chef Chunkie (available at The Digi Shack on June 5, 2010), You're Tops (mine)
Stamps: Cupcake mini-stamp (Michael's)
Paper: Cosmo Cricket
Other: Copics, Spring Moss Ribbon and Ink (PTI), Raspberry Fizz and Orange Zest Button (PTI), Copic Spica Markers

Father's Day Card

I have another card for the new release at The Digi Shack.  I have enjoyed working with digital stamps.  I can see so many possibilities with them.  I like being able to mix them with my traditional stamps.  Thanks for looking.  Have a great day!!!





Digital Stamps: King Phat (Available June 5, 2010 at TDS)
Stamps: Fillable Frames #4 (PTI), Formal Alphabet (My Sentiments Exactly)
Paper: Pure Poppy, Lemon Tart Bitty Dots, Lemon Tart, Stampers Select (PTI)
Other: Fillable Frames #4 Die, DCM Floss, Copics, Marvy Corner Rounder

Sketchbook Wednesday at The Digi Shack

It is time for Sketchbook Wednesday at The Digi Shack. Here is the sketch:



Here is my take:




For Sketchbook Wednesday at The Digi Shack
Digital Stamps: Cupcake by The Digi Shack
Stamps: Happy Birthday (Clearly Wordsworth)
Paper: Flower Background (Bo Bunny), Pink (My Minds Eye)
Other: Dark Chocolate Ink (PTI), Clear Embossing Powder (Ranger), Copics, Stickles (Ranger), Lemon Tart Ribbon (PTI), Jewels (Dollar Store)

Edited to Add: Blogger finally was ready to upload. I noticed that the cupcake top looks a little red. Trust me! It is a yummy, sparkley, raspberry fizz color. :) Last, I wanted to give a shout out to Ted (a fellow PTI addict). He is the one who enlightened me on a super cute technique of pushing a stamp outside of a circle background. Thanks for looking today.

Deputy Dawdle

This is my second peek at the new digital stamps available on June 5, 2010 at The Digi Shack.



Digital Stamps - Deputy Dawdle (Available June 5, 2010 at The Digi Shack)
Other - Copics, Summer Sunrise Paper (PTI), Happy Birthday Buckaroo (Mine), Woodgrain Impression Plate (PTI)

Announcement . . . .

I know it has been a while, but bare with me.  :)  I had a GREAT trip to NYC at the first part of the month.  I spent the next two weeks first with sick kids and the second with sick me.  No fun!!!  But we are all on the mend and doing better.  

Okay, on to my news.  I have been accepted as a DT member for The Digi Shack.  It is a place that sells digital stamps.  I know most of you are gasping that I have put down my PTI stuff.  But, I adore many of the stamps at TDS and wanted to broaden my horizons.  I get to start off my term announcing a new set of digital stamps being release on June 5, 2010. It is a set of cutie-patootie chunkies.  Without further ado, here is a peek at one of them.


As soon as I laid eyes on him, I immediately knew what I was going to do.  I put a twist on the police colors using the dark pink.  I thought it was cute anyway.  Thanks for looking.  I cannot wait to show you more of the adorable chunkies designed by The Digi Shack's own Marlene.

Digital Stamps - The Digi Shack (available June 5, 2010 at The Digi Shack)
Stamps - Background Basics: Hearts (PTI)
Paper - Kraft, Enchanted Evening (PTI)
Other - Raspberry Fizz Ribbon (PTI), Copics, Picnic Plaid Impression Plate (PTI)

DT Casing Challenge #1

Here is my card:


Stamps: Year of Flowers: Violets (PTI), Sugar and Spice (Basic Grey), Little Flowers (Michael's), Elegant Wishes (Verve)
Ink: Noir (Pallette), True Black, Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush, Pure Poppy (PTI)
Other: Copics, White Satin Ribbon (Hobby Lobby)

With Gratitude

 I hope everyone is doing well.  I am having a ball in NYC.  Thanks for looking!



Stamps: Round and Round (PTI)
Die Cuts: Serenade (Cricut), 1.75 Circle Punch (EK Success)
Paper: Green (Cosmo Cricket), Brown (Bazill), Stampers Select White, Aqua Mist (PTI)
Ink: Fresh Snow, Dark Chocolate, Tea Dye Due (PTI)

Life

Thanks for looking today!  I am traveling to NYC.



Stamps: Life (PTI)
Die Cuts: Serenade (Circut)
Paper: Spring Rain (PTI), White Tissue Paper (inked with Tim Holtz Distress Ink)
Ink: Spring Rain, Fresh Snow (PTI), Tim Holtz Distress Ink
Other: String (DMC Floss), Swing (Re-purposed chipboard), Brown Felt (Hobby Lobby)

Be Fabulous

I am going to be in NYC for a week starting tomorrow.  So, if the blog-o gets a little stale, I am sorry.  I had good intentions to make up some cards and post some scheduled posts.  I am running out of time and do not know if I will get them up in time.  Ekkk!!  Let's just say that we don't have all the details final yet.  Double Yikes!!!!    Thanks for looking!  I will see you on the flip side!




Stamps: Polka Dot Basics (PTI)
Die Cuts: Gypsy Wanderings (Cricut), Scallop Border (PTI)
Paper: Pink Leopard (wall paper sample book that was given to me), Dark Pink (MME)
Other: Black Felt (PTI), Tiny Pink Flower (MM), Jewels (dollar store), Copics

ScrapbookPal Design Team Entry

Sunshine and Smiles

Another quick one . . . . thanks for looking!




Stamps: Fillable Frames #3, Polka Dot Basics (PTI) Let It Shine, Thankful Accents (Verve)
Ink: Fresh Snow, Hawaiian Shores, Orange Zest, True Black (PTI)
Paper: Hawaiian Shores, New Leaf, Stampers Select (PTI)
Other:  Fillable Frames #3 Die (PTI), Copics

Wonderful Friend

Quick post today as I am working on getting ready for NYC next week.  Today's card is another coloring card - my favorite new kind.  :)  Thanks for looking! 






Digital Stamp:  Spring Flower (Jessica Lynn Original)
Stamp: Round and Round, Polka Dot Basics, Year of Flowers: Violets (PTI)
Paper: Sweet Blush Bitty Dots, Stamper Select White, Spring Moss (PTI)
Ribbon: Hobby Lobby Satin Ribbon (colored with Copics)
Other: Copics, Sweet Blush Ink (PTI), True Black Ink (PTI), Spring Moss Ink (PTI), Spring Moss Button (PTI)


This card was made for the Spring Flower Contest at Jessica Lynn Original.  You should go get this flower for free and join in!!

April 2010 Papertrey Ink Blog Hop

It is that time again for the monthly PTI Blog Hop.  Ok, let me just say this to get it off my chest.  I REALLY wanted to do something super creative.  But life just didn't allow it this time around.  So, I was able to make a fun card.  Thanks for stopping by!  I so appreciate the comments and having such a great community share in one of my passions, card making.



Stamps: Big and Bold Wishes, Turning a New Leaf, Beautiful Blooms 2, Polka Dot Basics (PTI)
Paper: Stamper Select, Hawaiian Shores
Ink: Fresh Snow, Smokey Shadow, New Leaf, Hawaiian Shores
Other: Tissue Paper (PTI), Button (PTI), Ribbon (unknown), Flower Die from Beautiful Blooms (PTI), Ribbon (unknown)

I hope you enjoy the rest of the Hop!

Challenge Redo

So, I sorda kinda missed that there was a color challenge to go along with the Papertrey Chicks Argyle Challenge.  So . . . I made another card.  :)

You can go and get all the details and participate by going to the Papertrey Chicks blog.

Thanks for looking!  I still have one more argyle card I am going to share and then I am done.  I think!  Have a great day!!

Background Paper: self-made and colored with Copics
Stamps: Butterfly Dreams (PTI)
Other: Pink Scallop Punch (Marvy Uchida), Butterfly Die (PTI), Smokey Shadow Ink (PTI), Ribbon (Paper Studio), Jewels (Dollar Store)

Celebrate!

I love to color with my Copics.  My entire life is an expanse of coloring with markers.  Seriously, it is weird.  But, I think you can guess that by this post.  :)  In college, I would sit in chapel and color for all the teacher ed majors.  They loved it, but I secretly loved it more.  So, now I am all grown up and found a more sophisticated (at least that is what I am telling myself) art form - Copics!  I wish there was a cure, but unfortunately I haven't found it yet.  (or fortunately)

Today is a fun, quick card I made.  Thanks for looking!



Stamps: Year of Flowers: Dafodills (PTI)
Paper: Vintage Cream (PTI)
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Tea Dye Duo (PTI), Noir (Palette)
Other: Copics, Ribbon (Hobby Lobby)

Argyle Inspiration

The very first Papertrey Chicks challenge is up.  I am going to have a crazy schedule the next couple of weeks and wanted to get in on the action quickly.  So, without further ado . . . here is my "Argyle Inspiration" card.




So, I don't really have anything argyle AND I didn't order the argyle stamp from PTI's release (shame on me).  In fairness, I went back yesterday to get it and it was sold out.  So, I created a digital file with an argyle pattern and colored away with my copics.  I love to color, but it is not for the faint at heart.

Thanks for looking!!

Stamps:  Beautiful Blooms 2, Fillable Frames #1 (PTI)
Paper: Mine - yes I did all the coloring
Other: Beautiful Blooms Dies (PTI), Black Felt (PTI), Lemon Tart Ribbon (PTI), Black Ink (Staz-On), Black Button (PTI), Tissue Paper (PTI)

Happy Birthday to You

Quick post today.  I am still using through my stash.  I found this ribbon and new it had to be a bow on the front of a card.  Thanks for looking!!

Pattern Paper: Toile Paper (The Paper Studio)
Paper: Vintage Cream (PTI)
Stamps: Fillable Frames #1, Damask Designs, Distressed Stipes (PTI)
Ink: True Black, Spring Moss (PTI)
Ribbon: Black (Hobby Lobby), Green (no idea!!)

My Favorite Little Stamp Set

I thought I would share a small little addiction I have.  It is for a particular stamp set. Actually it is a stamp and die set.  It is Fillable Frames #1 from Papertrey Ink.  I find myself reaching for it on almost every single card.  I have to literally tell myself NO.  I have to on purpose not reach for it.  I think it is so fun, classic, clean, and whimsical all at the same time - not to mention that I adore polka dots.  I just thought I would share something near and dear to me (well, in the inky world at least).

Today's card uses up some more of my stash.  I have determined to use through all of my older supplies.  I keep buying more and more only to have more and more.  I cannot tell you the dollar amount of the supplies I have just given away because at the time I loved it, refused to use it, and now think it is looking stale.  So, this is a continuation of Use It or Lose It.




Stamps: Fillable Frames #1, Through the Trees (PTI)
Ink: Orange Zest, Dark Chocolate (PTI)
Paper: Basic Grey

What a simple, yet elegant card!  Well, to me anyway!!  Thanks for looking!  I totally enjoy reading all the comments and such sweet feedback.

Celebrate Life

I was ordering some supplies from Papertrey the other day and decided to throw the stamp set Life in the order.  Wow!  It is awesome!  I immediately took it out of the packaging and inked it up.




Stamps: Life (PTI)
Paper, Ink, Ribbon: Orange Zest, Terracotta, Dark Chocolate (PTI)
Pattern Paper: Basic Grey
Other: Versa Mark

Happy Mother's Day Challenge

This card is for the Happily Ever Crafter blog.  This challenge was "A Mother of a Challenge" where we had to make a Mother's Day Card without florals, pinks, purples, or mauves.  I scratched my head and then this immediately popped in my head.  The embossing was so messy.  I tried 3 different times and that embossing powder clung hard to the pure poppy card stock.  Thanks for looking!




Stamps:  Happy Mother's Day (SillyLeAnn 2.0)
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shores, Vintage Cream (PTI)
Paper: Kraft, Pure Poppy (PTI)
Other: Hawaiian Shores Ribbon (PTI), Vintage Cream Felt (PTI), Scallop Border Die (PTI), White Fillagree Embossing Powder

Color Book for my Papertrey Colors

I filmed this video in February.  I wasn't too impressed by the quality and kept thinking I would go back and re-film it.  Well, here it is April and I am just going to share it.  I am a tad gun shy about putting myself out there, but I really love this little tool I made and wanted to share it with all paper crafters.

Without further ado . . . my video about my color book . . .


I am going to show you some photos of my book.






I wanted to note that this could be done for any company of card stock and ink.  I just happen to exclusively use PTI.  And you could further embellish your book with ribbons, copics, etc.  I didn't show it, but I chose to do my copic colors in the very back of this book (mostly because copics are not "perfect matches" and I find that I use variants of different colors depending on the project anyway).  I didn't include ribbon either because this book is a color tool and not a inventory.

Of note, since I filmed this in February, I filled all my color holes and now have a complete color set.  :)

Two Cards, One Inspiration

This is another of my Use it Up Challenge. I have this entire sheet of glittery spring stickers. I am almost all the way through using it. YEAH! These two cards looked better in my head, but I am still enjoying the final product. I was hoping the plum purple would show through a bit better on the kraft and had to change directions when it didn't. Thanks for looking today and enjoy!







Stamps: Polka Dot Basics (PTI), Birthday Blessings (SillyLeAnn 2.0)
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Plum Pudding (PTI)
Paper: Kraft, Plum Pudding, Ocean Tides (PTI)
Ribbon: Ocean Tides (PTI), Lavender (Rabom)
Other: Beautiful Blooms Dies (PTI), EK Success Flower Punch, Glitter Stickers (Portabello), Glitter Glue (Hobby Lobby), Clear Embossing Powder

Life, Love, You

I am a huge Weeds and Wildflowers fan. When I opened my Sweet and Simple Life #3 digital kit, I was blown away. As soon as I saw this word art, I knew it had to be a card.


I have been into purple lately.  No idea why, I have never really liked purple before now.  Aren't these blues and purples dreamy?  I thought so.

Thanks for looking today!  Have a great one!

Digital Papers & Stamps: Weeds and Wildflowers Sweet and Simple Life #3
Ribbon: American Crafts

Mojo Monday #133

I complaining this morning that I lost my crafting mojo.  I have been furiously working on my DH's 10 year anniversary book (digiscrap) that I haven't had time to think about paper, scissors, glue.  I went into my craft room several times and nothing.  Nothing at all.  So, today I was reading some blogs and happened onto one who participated in the Mojo Monday.  I needed some mojo so I headed over there.  Here is the sketch . . . .



This is what I did with it . . .


I have to just put this out there.  This is by far the most stuff I have ever put on a card.  I kept layering and layering and layering.  It was fun and definitely got my creative juices flowing.  I never thought of myself as a simple designer.  But, now I am thinking maybe I lean toward the more simple side of things.  Either way, it was fun and I am super glad I tried it.

Stamps: Let It Shine (Verve), Polka Dot Basics, BB2, Damask Designs (PTI), Little Flowers (Michael's)
Paper: Summer Sunrise, Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Fizz, Hibiscus Burst (PTI)
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Fizz, Fresh Snow (PTI), Nior
Other: Rapberry Fizz Ribbon (PTI), Copics, Scallop Die (Spellbinders)