Guess Who Loves You

First, I want to thank everyone for your kind comments on my previous post. I don't like to be negative but it was really bothering me. You all made me feel better so thank you!

I absolutely LOVE that PTI now has a Monday Challenge. But I struggled with this particular concept all week long. I threw away a lot of cardstock with this challenge! I just couldn't get my sentiments to look like what I had in my head. I finally was able to come up with something that I liked.

I used the Mat Stack Die to cut through the Spring Moss and Old Olive paper.




So when you open the card you can see the negative space from the die.

 

Inside you can see the sentiment that I stamped on Vintage Cream, also die cut with the Mat Stack die.

I'll be giving this card to my hubby for Valentine's day tomorrow. Good thing he doesn't read my blog! ;-)



Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: PTI Love Birds, Signature Greetings, Tiny Treats Valentine

Ink: Adirondack Lettuce

Paper: SU Old Olive, PTI Vintage Cream, Spring Moss and Avocado Bitty Dots

Misc: PTI Rustic Twine, Vintage Cream Twill Ribbon, Mat Stack Die, Nestabilities tag die

Papertrey Ink Forum Valentine Swap

Over on the Papertrey Ink Forum, some of us members joined a Valentine's Day Swap. I was very excited to be able to participate this time! We were to send a small gift to our swap partner. I chose to use the Be Mine treat box that I posted about HERE.

Inside I filled it to the brim with Hershey's chocolate nuggets. Each nugget was wrapped with a sticker label that was stamped using all of the stamps from Background Basics: Hearts. I also included a bag with an assortment of PTI Buttons, a glassine bag with 4 hand painted, altered clothespins and a card.





I had SO much fun creating the card! I used the Friendship Jar and the cute trio of hearts from Love Birds. I just love how they look like they are floating out of the jar.

Since my swap partner chose not to thank me or answer any of my inquiries about the safe delivery of the gifts, it has soured me on a desire to enter any more swaps. Next time I think I will choose someone who will appreciate the time, effort and money I put into a special package. Someone like one of you nice folks who leave me sweet comments here on my blog. SOOOOO....if anyone out there would like to receive a RAK, send me a quick email with your mailing address to madskydesigns@gmail.com. I would LOVE to reverse the effects of the bad taste in my mouth that the swap left. And I could spread a little sunshine in the meantime. :)


I hope you are almost ready for Valentine's Day! I have a few projects to finish up and then I hope to share them on Monday. Have a great weekend!

(Supplies for card:)
Stamps: PTI Friendship Jar, Love Birds
Ink: PTI Pure Poppy, Smokey Shadow, SU White craft ink, Ranger Distress Ink in Tumbled Glass
Paper: PTI Select White, Kraft
Misc: SU White embossing powder, PTI Jar Die

Favorite Papertrey Color Scheme Contest

Today as I attempt to join in the PTI Anniversary festivities, this is what I see outside my craft room window! They are forecasting 6" for us. AGAIN. Last week we had an ice storm then 6" of snow on top of that. It sure is fun since it's rare for us, but after a while I need to get out of the house. But today I don't mind staying in my pj's nice and warm and playing with my stamps. All day if I must. ;-)

For the PTI color scheme contest I chose these colors as my favorite:

• Raspberry Fizz
• Pure Poppy
• Hawaiian Shores
• Dark Chocolate
• Kraft

I would love to make some more cards but I don't have all of the PTI colors. Boohoo. I might be able to muster up something else today.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!!

Stamps: PTI Floral Fusion, Love Birds
Ink: PTI Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy, Memento Rose Bud, Versamagic
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Kraft
Misc: PTI Hawaiian Shores Satin Ribbon, pearls, stickles, pop dots

Papertrey Free Download Contest #4

Stamps: none!
Ink: Versamagic for edging
Paper: PTI White Select, Hawaiian Shores, Aqua Mist Bitty Dot DSP
Misc: PTI Mat Stack 4 Die, PTI Aqua Mist Satin Ribbon, circle nestie

Papertrey Free Download Contest #3

Stamps: none!

Ink: none!
Paper: PTI Select White, Bitty Dots DSP, SU Coral
Misc: PTI Anniversary Image Download, PTI Vintage Cream Satin Ribbon, EK Success punch, rhinestones, nesties circle, CM Corner Rounder

PTI Anniversary Project #2

Stamps: PTI BB: Text

Ink: PTI Dark Chocolate
Paper: PTI Summer Sunrise, Spring Rain, Sweet Blush, Aqua Mist Bitty Dot DSP
Misc: heart doily sent from a lovely friend, Divine Twine, circle nestie, copics, MS heart punch

Papertrey Free Download Contest #1

So this is just perfect timing! I just sold a ton of my beloved PTI stamps to help fund a new, very overdue DSLR camera. So I'm grateful that I can use these gorgeous images. Also, today marks day SEVEN of being stranded at home. Between ice storms, illnesses and snowstorms this has been one VERY long week. I need to create something desperately to get my sanity back! And it's Superbowl Sunday so the hubby is occupied. Pefect!

I couldn't imagine designing my own stamp set. I would DIE a happy woman! Good luck to everyone!!! :)

Stamps: Signature Series Butterfly

Ink: Colorbox White Pigment

Paper: PTI White Select, Hawaiian Shores

Misc: PTI Anniversary Image Download, Perfect Presentation Lacey Circle, MS butterfly punch, misc white satin ribbon

Favorite PTI card for 2010

Just posting this card real quick so I can be entered in the PTI contest. Not that I'd ever win...but you HAVE to try. I mean it's PAPERTREY INK!!!!

Hope everyone is staying warm. :)

Stamps: PTI Home Made, On My Couch additions, Floral Fusion
Ink: Versamark, SU Old Olive, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa,Versamark Sepia, Martha Stewart Chalk Inks
Paper: PTI Spring Moss & Vintage Cream
Misc: PTI Spring Moss Satin Ribbon, clear embossing powder, brad, pop dots

A Banner and A Winner!

Happy Monday everyone! Hope you had a great weekend. I was able to get some crafting done thanks to the Football Playoffs. :) I created this Valentine's themed banner for our mantle. It looks so empty now that the holidays are over. I needed to put something up there!

I used Perfect Presentation's Pennant Banner cut file.

And their latest release, Lacey Circles.

 I absolutely LOVE these lacey circles!! And I love the fact that I can re-size them to whatever size I need.

Don't look too closely at the hearts on the bottom of the V pennant. I had my 5 yr old chit chatting the entire time I was crafting. So I got a little distracted. ;)

Okay, now on to the winner of the template from Perfect Presentation. She gets to choose from a PDF, SVG or GSD file. So many great things to choose from! So without further ado....


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Dana said...



Oh Susan, it was well worth the wait! I LOVE, love, LOVE this cute box. The design on the clear CS is just so pretty.


I'm sorry you've been ill. On the mend?



Congratulations Dana!! Please e-mail Leigh Ann at annie21211@yahoo.com and let her know which template you would like from her Perfect Presentation site. Can't wait to see what you create!!

I'll be back soon with some more projects to share. My Mojo is back and I'm on a hot roll! :)

Stamps: PTI Love Birds and BB Hearts, The Paper Studio Alphabet
Ink: SU Creamy Caramel, Versamark, Memento Rosebud
Paper: PTI Hibiscus Burst, Pure Poppy, Sweet Blush, Vintage Cream, Bo Bunny, Basic Grey

Misc: Perfect Presentation Lacey Circles, Perfect Presentation Pennant Banner, Silhouette SD Machine, Martha Stewart Glitter Embossing Powder, Rhinestones, Cuttlebug Heart Die, PTI Butterfly Die, Nestabilities, PTI Buttons, Martha Stewart Heart Punch, Divine Twine

Be Mine - Perfect Presentation Group Post

So...did you think I fell off the face of the earth? Almost feels like it! I've missed blogging but with so many things going on at home, mixed in the holidays and being sick for the entire month of December....I had no time to create anything.

But today I have a special treat for you! With Valentine's day just around the corner, we all need ideas on how to wrap up some sweets for your sweetie. :)

Introducing "Be Mine" by Perfect Presentation.

Isn't this template just the cutest?! And it came together so easily. I used my Silhouette SD cutting machine. The template comes with the box and mats for the each side and the heart on top. It's available in GSD, SVG and PDF.

I chose to use a clear cardstock that has a beautiful design on it that matched perfectly with PTI's Hibiscus Burst Cardstock.

A cute little bow and tag on top finishes it off.

So what do you think of this newest template? One random commenter will win their choice of template from the store!!

You have until Sunday at midnight. I'll post the winner on Monday, January 10th.

Check out what the rest of the Perfect Presentation DT made and for more chances to win a FREE template of your choice!

Leigh Ann Baird

Alyssa Scritchfield

Beth Johnson

Chris Olsen

Terri Moore

Kerri Michaud

Julie Elak

Thanks for stopping by! And I promise to be back with some eye candy soon.

Stamps: PTI Love Birds (sentiment)

Ink: Martha Stewart

Paper: PTI Hibiscus Burst, Vintage Cream, Clear cardstock with pattern called "Grandma's Wallpaper"

Misc: PTI Hibiscus Burst Satin Ribbon, Divine Twine, Nesties tag, Cuttlebug Heart dies, Zip Dry Glue