Bitty Birds Jar; An Evolution

I saw the most adorable Mason Jar Diorama on Pinterest the other day. I just knew I had to use the Little Bitty Birds Addition set to try to replicate it and create a card.

Below you will see the final result. I tried matching it up as best I could.
I used the Friendship Jar set for the banner underneath the birds.
I wanted this card to be clean and simple.

This one was my first draft. It's very CAS.

This next one was me playing with the ink colors. I am horrible at coordinating colors. I liked the combo and went searching for some patterned paper. And lo and behold, I had some October Afternoon in my stash that was a perfect match!

This was my final try before almost giving up. I will not tell you how many jars I have left over with little bitty birds in them. Well, okay. You might see one tomorrow if I can finish it in time for a color challenge blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

All products Papertrey Ink except for the patterned paper which is by October Afternoon.

Playdate Cafe Challenge (PDCC 126)

This week's Playdate Cafe challenge was to use these three colors:

Avocado, Blue Mist and Grey Wool

I was able to use Fern (Amuse), Hawaiian Shores (PTI), and Slate (Amuse)

The first card I created, I used the same Hero Arts Brocade stamp simply because I had it stamped already. Hee. Took me all of 5 minutes to make. I added the sentiment and, of course, a butterfly.

My light box has been a bit under the weather so I had my sweet little girlie hold the card for me outside.

The next card I made took quite a while to come together. I envisioned something different but I knew I wanted to use the Chevron stamp. Everything else was me second guessing what to use, where to put it. I'm still not sure I like the bow on the bottom, it almost went on the top.

For the Chevron background I tried PTI's MIM "Generational" stamping. Kinda cool, kinda grungy.

Well there you have it from the blogging world's insecure stamper. ;-p

Gratitude Card :

Stamps: Hero Arts Brocade, PTI Beautiful Butterflies

Ink: Amuse Fern, Slate, PTI Hawaiian Shores

Paper: PTI White, Chartreuse

Misc: pop dots

Thank you Card:

Stamps: PTI Chevron, Mat Stack, Floral Fusion, Beautiful Butterflies

Ink: Amuse Fern, Slate, PTI Hawaiian Shores

Paper: PTI White, Chartreuse

Misc: PTI Hawaiian Shores Satin Ribbon, Pop dots

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