I Love You So Much

Happy Valentine's Day!  I thought the pattern paper used here was so pretty and decided to make a simple valentine with it.

I used white cardstock for the base, layering heart pattern paper on top, die-cutting the bottoms to make a fancy edge.  I die-cut a scalloped heart in red cardstock and adhered it to the card.  I cut another heart in white, stamped the sentiment and placed it on the red heart with foam tape for dimension.

The card needed something...tying pink ribbon around the bottom did the trick!

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Signature Greetings
• Paper:  PTI Pure Poppy, White Stampers Select; Authentique Lovely
• Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
• Tools:  PTI Limitless Layers: Hearts Die, Card Edgers #1 Die
• Other:  Ribbon; Foam Tape
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Valentine Hearts & Stripes

I didn't have time to make a lot of fancy valentine cards this year, so simple was the name of the game.  And this card really was simple to make!

I used white cardstock for my card base and embossed the bottom two-thirds using a striped embossing folder.  I die-cut the heart borders and placed them in the upper third of the card.  To cover up where the hearts and embossing met, I tied white ribbon around the card.

I die-cut a scalloped oval and a plain oval, stamping it with the sentiment.  The ovals were adhered to the card with foam tape for dimension.

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Love Birds
• Paper:  PTI Pure Poppy, White Stampers Select
• Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
• Tools:  PTI Heart Border Die; Standard & Scalloped Oval Nestabilities; Cuttlebug Pajama Stripes Embossing Folder
• Other:  Ribbon; Foam Tape
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

It's A Celebration

And yes, this is for another PTI contest!  Today's challenge is to create a project using stripes.  I had some leftover pieces from a card I made at Christmas and thought they would be perfect to use for this challenge.

I used True Black cardstock for the card base.  Using my Cover Plate: Center Stage Pure Poppy cut outs, I placed 5 stripes at the top of the card.  I cut another strip of Pure Poppy, layered a piece of white on top and stamped the sentiment in black ink.  I placed the sentiment on foam tape for dimension.

The balloon is die-cut in Hibiscus Burst, I wasn't sure what color to do the balloon but I think this color works.  I placed the balloon on foam tape and used Charcoal twine to tie it the sentiment.  I added a few silver sequins for embellishment.

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Birthday Bash Sentiments
• Paper:  PTI True Black, Pure Poppy, White Stampers Select, Hibiscus Burst
• Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
• Tools:  PTI Cover Plate: Center Stage Die, Birthday Style Die
• Other:  Sequins, Twine, Foam Tape
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Happy Birthday

Another post for today because I'm entering another PTI contest - this one is to win $300 worth of products!  I'll probably enter this one again later in the week, maybe a couple times!  haha  The challenge is to create a new project that uses one Color Recipe Card and one Sketch Recipe Card that Nichole posted on her blog.

I used Hawaiian Shores cardstock for the card base.  Using my Loop de Loop Border die, I cut strips of loops in Harvest Gold, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest and Terracotta Tile and placed them diagonally across the right hand bottom of the card.

I die-cut ovals in Hawaiian Shores and white cardstock, stamping the sentiment on the white.  I placed the ovals on foam tape for dimension.  This certainly is a bright and cheery card!

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Beautiful Butterflies
• Paper:  PTI Hawaiian Shores, Harvest Gold, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest, Terracotta Tile, White Stampers Select
• Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
• Tools:  PTI Loop de Loop Border Die, Limitless Layers: Ovals
• Other:  Foam Tape
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Happy Birthday (CAS #4)

This is PTI's birthday month and there are a lot of daily contests, and of course I'm determined to win something.  After 7 years of entering contests I just want to win something...anything! haha  So I'm entering a second entry in the "use a large word as the focal point" of your card/project.  This was a very easy card to make, once I decided on the colors to use.

I used white cardstock for the card base and stamped the stars in dark blue, light blue and green inks.  The sentiment was stamped in dark blue ink helping it stand out more.  After I was done stamping, I ran the card front through the Cuttlebug using my Linen & Canvas Impression plate.  It's hard to tell in this picture, but it really added a nice texture to the card.  

I tied Midnight Blue twine around the bottom of the card to finish it off.  Quick to make and will be good for a masculine birthday.

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Think Big Favorites #13, Boy Basics: Simple Circles, It's A Celebration
• Paper:  PTI White Stampers Select
• Ink:  PTI Enchanted Evening, Spring Moss, Spring Rain
• Tools:  PTI Linen & Canvas Impression Plate Die
• Other:  Twine
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Love Is All You Need

Today's contest on PTI is to "use a large word as the focal point" of your project.  I wanted to use my new "Love" die and made this anniversary card with it.

I used Soft Stone cardstock for the card base and added a layer of pattern paper with pink little roses, rounding the bottom corners.  I die-cut a scalloped and a plain heart in two different color pinks, layerer them, stamping "is all you need" in Soft Stone ink on the light pink heart.

Next, I die-cut two arrows in Soft Stone and created the illusion of the arrow going through the heart by placing one of the die-cuts at either end of the heart.  The heart is adhered to the card with foam tape for dimension.

Love is also die-cut in Soft Stone cardstock and I added a Raspberry Fizz heart for a little pop of color.  For more dimension, I mounted Love on foam tape.  My final step was tying light pink tulle around the bottom in a bow.

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Wonderful Words: Love
• Paper:  PTI Soft Stone, Raspberry Fizz; Authentique Lovely; Recollections
• Ink:  PTI Soft Stone
• Tools:  PTI Wonderful Words: Love Die, Limitless Layers: Hearts Die, Sketched Shapes Die; Corner Rounder
• Other:  Foam Tape; Tulle
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Love Always

Is this owl cute or what?  This is another Stampin' Up product - an owl punch that you can make lots and lots of things with, not just owls.  I'm sure this punch will be getting a lot of use.

The card base is hot pink cardstock, layered with a heart patterned paper.  I punched the owl in dark brown cardstock, adding a gingham body and hot pink eyes.  I made the wings by cutting a scalloped circle in half, and then in half again.  

The heart balloons were cut in 4 different papers and are stamped with various sentiments and Olivia's name.  I attached Peppermint twine to each balloon and placed them on foam tape.

To add a little extra to the card, I placed a clear gem on each balloon and a little pink heart on the owl.  This is just too darn cute!!

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Framed Out #11, Limitless Labels, Simple Alphabet
• Paper:  PTI Dark Chocolate, Hibiscus Burst, Hibiscus Gingham, Raspberry Fizz; Me & My Big Ideas; Recollections
• Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
• Tools:  PTI Framed Out #11 Die; Stampin' Up Two Step Owl Punch; Scalloped Punch (1-1/4")
• Other:  Foam Tape; Gems; Twine
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Thinking Of You With Sympathy (CAS #3)

I was never a big Stampin' Up fan, but lately I've been seeing a lot of stamps that I like.  This set, Lovely As A Tree really caught my eye.

I stamped the trees in brown ink on a piece of Rustic Cream cardstock, and using a dauber, highlighted the grass with light green ink.  The sentiment is also stamped in brown ink.  

I distressed around the edges and adhered it to a Kraft card base.  Easy enough?

Card Details:

• Stamps:  Stampin' Up Lovely As A Tree; PTI Mailbox Greetings
• Paper:  PTI Rustic Cream; The Paper Studio
• Ink:  Memento Rich Cocoa, Bamboo Leaves
• Tools:  Distresser
• Card Size:  4" x 5.5"

Hugs & Kisses

It's hard to believe that Valentine's Day is next week!

I used white cardstock for the card base, rounding the bottom corners.  I added layers of two different pattern papers, placing the heart border where the two patterns met.  

I die-cut 4 hearts - two in solid pink, one in matching pattern paper and one in white.  On the white, I stamped the sentiment, the heart outline and Sarah's name.  The large heart on the bottom and the smaller pink heart are on foam tape for dimension.

To add a little embellishment, I tied pink ribbon around the bottom and added two pearls to the hearts.

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Framed Out #11, Simple Alphabet
• Paper:  PTI White Stampers Select; K&Company Lovely; Recollections
• Ink:  Memento Rhubarb Stalk, Tuxedo Black
• Tools:  PTI Framed Out #11 Die, Heart Border Die, Limitless Layers: Hearts Die; Corner Rounder
• Other:  Ribbon; Foam Tape; Pearls
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Birthday Wishes

I have two new favorite stamp sets - Ruby Rose and companion set, Ruby Reprise.  Ruby Reprise was a free year end gift from PTI.  But why I put off getting Ruby Rose for so long I don't know!  Now I have both stamp sets and the dies to go with them.  And I've been making a lot of cards using these sets!  Here's one...

I used white cardstock as my base and stamped two rows of little polka dots in light green ink.  I die-cut the flowers, stamping them in purple, green and orange inks.  I added black centers to the flowers and placed them on the card; the bottom purple flower is on foam tape.

I die-cut "birthday" in Plum Pudding cardstock, backed it with coaster for support and placed it on foam tape for dimension.  I stamped "wishes" underneath it in black ink.  I really like how this turned out!

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Ruby Reprise, Polka Dot Basics, Wonderful Words: Birthday
• Paper:  PTI White Stampers Select, Plum Pudding
• Ink:  Memento Pear Tart, Tangelo, Tuxedo Black; Brilliance Pearlescent Purple
• Tools:  PTI Ruby Rose Dies, Wonderful Words: Birthday Die
• Other:  Foam Tape; Coaster
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Wishing You A Very Happy Birthday

I guess you can say I'm really happy I got this "free" set from PTI - I'm certainly using it enough!

I used Aqua Mist cardstock for the card base.  Using white cardstock, I die-cut a stitched rectangle and stamped the flower images on it.  Instead of traditional green for the stems and leaves, I used a light grey for a change of pace.  The flowers are stamped in a coordinating blue ink.

To balance out the card, I stamped the sentiment in two parts - I think it's just a little different than normal (for me).  I stamped the butterfly, adding a gem to the body and a flying tail.  To finish the card I tied white ribbon on the spine and added a little bit of glitter to the flowers.

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Reason To Smile, Botanical Silhouettes, Wonderful Words: Birthday, Frog Hop, Places Please
• Paper:  PTI Aqua Mist, White Stampers Select
• Ink:  PTI Soft Stone; VersaMark Aquatic Splash; Memento Tuxedo Black; Amuse Seattle
• Tools:  Lil' Inker Designs Stitched Mats: Rectangles
• Other:  Gem; Ribbon, Glitter
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Be Mine, Valentine

Happy February!  Normally I don't like the winter to go by too fast, but this winter has been so cold I'm actually looking forward to warmer weather...but not too warm!

This card showcases another new Cover Plate from PTI called "Hearts" - these dies are great because they can be used to die-cut or impress with.

I die-cut the Cover Plate and placed it on a dark pink cardstock card base.  Next, I die-cut some additional hearts in a light pink pattern paper.  Using the white and pattern hearts, I created a pattern on the card.  The three white hearts in the center rows are on foam tape for dimension.

My last step was stamping the sentiment in a coordinating dark pink ink.  This was a fun card to make!

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Boutique Borders: Valentine
• Paper:  PTI White Stampers Select; Recollections; DCWV
• Ink:  Memento Rosebud
• Tools:  PTI Cover Plate: Hearts
• Other:  Foam Tape
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"