More Glads!

Oh I am in LOVE with this set. I've wanted it since it first came out, but there was always something higher up on the wish list. So glad I finally got it. (haha, pun not intended!)

I stamped with Memento ink and colored the leaves and the center of the flowers with my copics. I added some stickles to the center. Cut out the flowers, die cut the jar and ahered them. Easy peasy. I love when only a few images can make a big bang.

Have a wonderful week!!
Stamps: PTI Communique Sentiments, Friendship Jar, YOF: Gladiolus
Ink: Black Memento, Versamagic Sky blue, Copics
Paper: PTI White Select
Misc: Stickles

Gladiolus Sympathy

I can't believe it's been almost a month since I last posted. I've been busy at home but also decided to rearrange my crafting room. I have 2 desks that are made from Ikea kitchen cabinets that are VERY heavy. I didn't want to wait for dh so I moved them myself. One inch at a time. It took me over 30 minutes to move one of them. LOL! I was determined. Anyway you can imagine the disarray when you tear apart all of your craft supplies to re-organize. The good news is that I was able to make a card today. The bad news is that it is a Sympathy card for a good friend.

I wasn't too sure about the cream ribbon with the white base, but I recently read in a design magazine that you can match the two together. So I'm going with it. Plus, I don't have any white ribbon. ;-)

Inside I kept it basic but added a touch of the white dove. What do you think?

I'm going to hand deliver this today. So I chose to add the stamp to the envelope in a matching blue. This is my first time using PTI's YOF: Gladiolus and I just love it.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. And give your family members an extra big hug today.

Stamps: PTI Year of Flowers: Gladiolus, Communique Sentiments, Hero Arts With Sympathy
Ink: Colorbox Frost White and Sky Blue, Versamagic Blue
Paper: PTI White Select and Spring Rain
Misc: PTI Vintage Cream Twill Ribbon, PTI Envelope, PTI Dove Die, white EP

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