Colour Q Take 2

Back for another try at the Colour Q Challenge.

I haven't really played with my new Beautiful Butterflies set yet so I thought I'd break them in. 

I also took this picture outside since my indoor light box has been horrible lately. I either need to make a new one, buy one or pray for no rain when it's time to shoot.

I also made this with the CAS-ual Friday Challenge this week in mind, which was to base it on a song. 

(Unfortunately I missed the deadline. )

"True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper has been a favorite of mine throughout the years. 

Boy am I dating myself here!!

Stamps: PTI Friendship Jar, Beautiful Butterflies

Ink: Amuse and Fresh Inks

Paper: PTI White

Misc: Twinery Twine, pop dots

Colour Q and the Paper Dolls Challenges

I saw this week's Colour Q challenge and thought I'd give it a try. 

The colors to use are: Blushing Bride, Peach Parfait, So Saffron, Pear Pizaazz and White.

Now, I don't own anymore SU inks. But I do own almost every other manufacturer's inks out there!

So I substituted with some close matches.

For the flower, I took the heart stamp from PTI's Tag It's #11 set and stamped it 5 times, overlaying the ink a bit.

(I took the inspiration from a cute little kid's cup that I purchased at Target.) 

I also used my $15 grass image stamp. I just LOVE that grass image. Well worth the money. ;)

This card was also made for the Paper Dolls Spring Bling Challenge. Come on over and enter to win some fabulous goodies from the generous Renee!!

Stamps: Papertrey Ink, Hero Arts

Ink: Fresh Impress Papaya, Pink Lemonade, Versamagic Aloe Vera and Thatched Straw

Paper: PTI White

Misc: The Twinery Twine, pop dots, rhinestones

Play Date Cafe (PDCC125)

I am just squeezing in right before the Playdate Cafe's deadline!

We were to use Black, White and a splash of Brown.

I am not a Kraft cardstock fan. I've tried, really I have. BUT I love, love, love the ink and the ribbon. 

I stamped the image and then used clear embossing powder on it. 

I matted the image and popped it up using pop dots.

Stamps: PTI Sending a Thank You, Hero Arts Brocade

Ink: Versafine Black, PTI Kraft

Paper: PTI White, SU Black

Misc:  PTI Kraft satin ribbon, clear EP, pop dots

Blog Hop for Janelle!

A few ladies decided to have a Blog Hop for a very sweet, kind and brave lady.
As soon as I heard about it, I asked to join.

You can visit Janelle's Blog to get all kinds of inspiration;
Creative inspiration, Spiritual inspiration and Courageous inspiration.

Janelle and Ken, I wanted to let you know that you are both in my prayers.




Stop by Laurie's blog so you can see the entire Hop.



Stamps: PTI Pretty Peonies, Beautiful Butterflies
Ink: Fresh Impress Pink Lemonade, Versafine Black, Ranger Viridian
Paper: PTI White, SU Black
Misc: Clear Embossing Powder

Cas-ual Friday Challenge #45 and Paper Dolls Challenge

I based this card on today's CAS-ual Friday challenge to use pastels and black. And also the Paper Dolls Spring with Bling Challenge.

However, I'm not too sure if it's really that CAS. I did fidget with a sentiment trying it here and there. Put it on a little tag, thought about stamping it on the window box. But decided against all of it because it really looked too busy.

I don't have the actual window box die so what I did was die cut the large Madison window and cut it off at the top. I turned it upside down and trimmed it down to fit the small window. I strategically placed the butterfly over the cut.

For the window curtains I used some sheer ribbon.

Somebody please remind me to let the stickles dry before I fidget, touch or mess with the card. I cannot tell you how many times I had to take the smear of glitter off of the wrong place and re-do it. And it definitely is not the first card I have ever done that. Will I ever learn?!



Be sure to check back tomorrow as there is a little blog  hop for a very special person!!

Stamps: Verve Cupcake Affair, PTI Love Lives Here
Ink: Memento Black and Bamboo Leaves, Copics
Paper: PTI White, Lemon Tart, SU Black and Soft
Misc: PoppyStamps Window and shutter dies, AMuse butterfly die, stickles, sheer ribbon, PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate, pop dots

Dogwood with Bling

Here I am back with another Dogwood Blossom card.
I created this one for the Paper Dolls Spring Bling Challenge.
I stamped the blossoms twice in order to cut them out and pop them up.
There is a bit of stickles as my bling in the center of the flowers.
I wanted this to be a clean and simple card and I think I accomplished it!



Thanks for stopping by and indulging in my OCD. ;)

Stamps: Mark's Finest Papers Dogwood Blossoms, Hero Arts
Ink: Memento Black, Copics
Paper: PTI White, Kraft
Misc: PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate, pop dots, Stickles

Blossoms Through a Window

I have this weird OCD where I get a new stamp and I use it over and over and over. Sometimes I don't like what I make so I don't bother to post it here. I was almost not sure of this one, but I really like the idea of a blossom outside of the window. I may need to do it over again. I'll let you know if I do. ;)



This one is also going to Operation Write Home. :)

Stamps: Mark's Finest Papers Dogwood Blossoms, PTI Delightful Dahlia
Ink: Memento Black, Copics
Paper: PTI White, Fine Linen
Misc:  PTI Banner Die, Woodgrain Impression Plate, Poppy Stamps Madison Window Die

Sending You Lots of Love

I just recently purchased some Lawn Fawn for the very first time. I was impressed with the quick shipping, the packaging and the cute little thank you note from Kelly Marie.

I fell in  love with this adorable mailbox and I know I will be using it again and again.
This is another card that is going to Operation Write Home.

Stamps: Lawn Fawn You've Got Mail, PTI Love Birds, PTI Sending You, PTI Love Lives Here
Ink: PTI Pure Poppy, Memento Black
Paper: SU Bordering Blue (??) PTI White
Misc: Twinery Twine

Cas-ual Friday Challenge #44

This week's CAS-ual Friday challenge is to use a pattern, an image and a sentiment.
I heat embossed this gorgeous Cherry Blossom branch in a color similar to the Vintage Cream card base. Then I inked the edges a bit and them impressed it with PTI's Woodgrain Plate.
Stamped a simple sentiment on the bottom. Viola, CAS.

I also made a similar card that is not so Clean and Simple. Added some satin ribbon and a butterfly. (I'm sure y'all probably sick of seeing butterflies on here. Sorry, but I can't help it. I love them!)



 I'll be sending these off to Operation Write Home. The Mother's Day Deadline is March 31st if anyone wants to send some out!

Stamps: Flourishes Cherry Blossoms, PTI Delightful Dahlia
Ink: Versamark, PTI Kraft
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Fine Linen, Sweet Blush
Misc: PTI Sweet Blush Satin Ribbon, Woodgrain Impression Plate, AMuse Butterfly Die, Ranger Seafoam Embossing Powder 

Spring Bling Challenge

The Paper Dolls have a challenge up on the blog. Check it out here.
Renee has some blog candy up for grabs! Join in the fun until April 9th!

We were to use something Spring-y with some Bling.
I chose a new dogwood stamp that I just recently bought. I love dogwoods!
I colored the leaves and centers with copic markers and added some stickles in the middle.
I cut out the flowers and popped them up for dimension. I added some bling to the tiny butterfly too!
I'm sending this card off to Janelle to try to lift her spirits and let her know that she is in my prayers.



I'll be back with some more Dogwoods soon. Hope it's warming up where you are!

Stamps: Mark's Finest Papers Dogwood Blossom
Ink: Memento Black, AMuse Papaya, Copics
Paper: PTI Summer Sunrise, White
Misc: Diamond Stickles, pop dots