With Sympathy (CAS #6)

Looked through my Memory Box dies and saw a few that haven't been used much.  Maybe because I have too much stuff I just can't use it all?  haha

I used Rustic White cardstock for the card base, rounding the bottom corners.  I die-cut the branch in brown paper and the birds in a deep blue paper and adhered them to the card.

The sentiment is stamped in brown ink.  I thought there was too much space between the branch and sentiment so I scored 6 lines to help fill in the space.

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Botanical Silhouettes
• Paper:  PTI Rustic White; DCWV
• Ink:  Memento Rich Cocoa
• Tools:  Memory Box Woodland Branch, Resting Birds; Scor-Pal; Corner Rounder
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Sending Sincere Thanks

I think I mentioned I've been making a lot of thank you cards because I don't have many in my inventory. 

I wanted to use Washi tape on the card and pulled out two different polka dot patterns.  I added the 3 strips to the left hand side on a piece of white cardstock.  I knew I was going to stamp the sentiment in black ink and wanted a line of black Washi tape on the card to help highlight the black ink, and I think adding this strip did the trick!

I die-cut the Boutique Borders frame in white and stamped the frame image in red ink and the sentiment in black ink.  I die-cut the frame again in Pure Poppy cardstock, cut it in half and backed the white cardstock with it.  The frame is adhered with foam tape.  I rounded the right hand corners and adhered it to a Pure Poppy card base.

 

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Boutique Borders: Thanks
• Paper:  PTI Pure Poppy, White Stampers Select
• Ink:  PTI Pure Poppy; Memento Tuxedo Black
• Tools:  PTI Boutique Borders: Thanks Die; Corner Rounder
• Other:  Washi Tape; Foam Tape
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Time Spent Living Life...

I'm trying to pull out some of my PTI sets I haven't used very much or not used at all.  Yes, I do have some sets I never used!  I've only used this set, Hands Of Time, a few times and really need to use it more often!

I used Soft Stone cardstock for the card base and added a layer of Scarlet Jewel.  I really like any colors with light grey!  I stamped the clock onto white in a medium grey ink, adding the numbers and hands in wine color ink.  I added a silver faux eyelet to the clock center.

The sentiment is also stamped in wine and medium grey inks.  For a change, I used my inverted corner rounder on the white cardstock.  I tied a piece of Stone twine around the card to complete it.

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Hands Of Time
• Paper:  PTI Soft Stone, Scarlet Jewel, White Stampers Select
• Ink:  PTI Scarlet Jewel; Amuse Seattle
• Tools:  Inverted Corner Rounder
• Other: Twine; Faux Eyelet
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Happy Birthday

I have a bunch of these butterflies already die-cut and thought I'd make a quick card using one.

The card base is white cardstock; I added a strip of Hibiscus Burst, layered with Hibiscus Burst Damask pattern paper.  The butterfly is adhered to the card on just one side - the wings on the right hand side are not glued down to add a little dimension.  I rounded the bottom right hand corner and added 3 gems to the butterfly center.

I die-cut the banner, stamped the sentiment in black ink and adhered it with foam tape.

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Bountiful Banners
• Paper:  PTI White Stampers Select, Hibiscus Burst, Hibiscus Burst Damask Pattern
• Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
• Tools:  PTI Bountiful Banners Die; Memory Box Vivienne Butterfly Die; Corner Rounder
• Other:  Foam Tape; Gems
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Happy Birthday

I was looking through my embossing folders and pulled this one out, which I used on Hawaiian Shores cardstock and matted it on white card stock.  I really like the look of any type of embossing!

I cut a piece of white cardstock to fit within the embossed area and stamped the flowers in a coordinating blue ink and the stems in light beige ink, instead of traditional green.  I stamped the flower centers and the sentiment in black ink.

I rounded the corners and tied Charcoal twine around it before adhering it to the card base.  My last step was adding glitter to the flowers.

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Botanical Silhouettes, Gracious Vases, Reasons To Smile
• Paper:  PTI Hawaiian Shores, White Stampers Select
• Ink:  VersaMagic Turquoise Gem; Brilliance Pearlescent Beige; Memento Tuxedo Black
• Tools:  Stampin' Up Framed Tulips Embossing Folder; Corner Rounder
• Other:  Twine; Glitter
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

For The Happy Couple

How about an anniversary card?

I used Hibiscus Burst cardstock for the card base.  On white cardstock, I stamped the sentiment in black ink at the top and the bottom of the card.  I ran the white through the Cuttlebug with my Linen Impression plate for a little texture.

I die-cut the heart banners in Hibiscus Burst gingham paper, adding the little black lines that connect the hearts.  I die-cut one single heart and placed it next to the sentiment on foam tape.

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Heart-2-Heart #9, Confetti Garland
• Paper:  PTI Hibiscus Burst, Hibiscus Burst Gingham, White Stampers Select
• Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
• Tools:  PTI Confetti Garland Die, Linen Impression Plate Die
• Other:  Foam Tape
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Big Birthday Wishes

I thought this pattern paper was really pretty.  It's a little different than what I normally use, but I have to go outside my comfort zone every once in a while.

I used Raspberry Fizz cardstock for the card base.  I took a piece of the pattern paper and die-cut the middle using Mat Stack #4.  I placed the piece that was cut on another die-cut of coaster for support, and adhered it to the card with foam tape for dimension.  Before adhering it, I tied ribbon around the center of the card in a bow.

I die-cut two circles, one in Raspberry Fizz and one in white.  I stamped the sentiment and placed the circles on the Mat Stack with additional foam tape.

Another view to show the dimension:

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Birthday Bash Sentiments
• Paper:  PTI Raspberry Fizz, White Stampers Select; Tracy Porter Colorbok
• Ink:  Memento Rosebud
• Tools:  PTI Mat Stack #4 Die; Circle Nestabilities
• Other:  PTI Coaster; Ribbon; Foam Tape
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Celebrating With You

A while ago I ordered all these cute little bags from Amuse...but have I used any?  That would be a no!  haha

I used Raspberry Fizz cardstock for the card base, and added a layer of white embossed with checkerboard.  I adhered a polka dot bag on an angle and cut a piece of Spring Moss cardstock, placing it over the bag.  The sentiment is stamped in black ink.

I die-cut the flower and leaves, stamping them with coordinating inks.  My final addition was the flower gem to the center of the flower.

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Ruby Reprise
• Paper:  PTI Raspberry Fizz, Spring Moss, White Stampers Select
• Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Rosebud, Pear Tart
• Tools:  PTI Ruby Rose Dies; Cuttlebug Checkerboard Embossing Folder
• Other:  Amuse Treat Bag; Foam Tape; Gem
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Sending Sincere Thanks (CAS #5)

When I first saw this stamp set, Circle Scribbles, it really didn't hold my attention.  But then I saw a few cards made with it and it jumped right into my shopping cart!

I started by stamping the circles on white cardstock, I wasn't even sure what color card base I was going to  use at this point.  I stamped the circles in Aqua Mist, Hibiscus Burst, Mango Madness and Pear Tart inks.  After seeing which color I wanted to highlight, I used a Harvest Gold card base.  I really don't use this color much so it was nice change.

I die-cut the banner and stamped it with the sentiment in black, placing it on foam tape for dimension.  Isn't this a fun stamp set?  Lots of possibilities I think.

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Circle Scribbles, Boutique Borders: Thanks
• Paper:  PTI Harvest Gold, White Stampers Select
• Ink:  PTI Aqua Mist, Hibiscus Burst; VersaMagic Mango Madness; Memento Pear Tart, Tuxedo Black
• Tools:  PTI Sketched Shapes Die
• Other:  Foam Tape
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Happy Birthday

And the new PTI products are being used.....another new set featuring feathers!  

I used Kraft cardstock for the card base.  On Aqua Mist cardstock I stamped the two feathers in light brown ink and the feather middles with a darker brown ink.  I also stamped some dots on the background around the feathers which is hard to see in the photo.  The sentiment is also stamped in dark brown ink.

I used my distressor around the edges of the Aqua Mist cardstock.  To finish the card, I tied a piece of jute around it.  This made a nice masculine looking card.

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Feather Finery, Birthday Bash Sentiments
• Paper:  PTI Kraft, Aqua Mist
• Ink:  PTI Kraft; Brilliance Pearlescent Chocolate; VersaMagic Wheat
• Tools:  Distressor
• Other:  Jute
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Happy 14th Birthday

This card has another new favorite of mine - Button Stacks!  These dies give you the ability to create many different button styles, single or layered, and you can use cardstock or even felt to make them! 

I started with white cardstock for the card base and added another layer in white, die-cut using my new Cover Plate die - Stripes Horizontal.  I filled in the stripes by alternating them with Dark Chocolate and Sweet Blush cardstock.  Next, using the Button Stacks dies, I die-cut buttons in Dark Chocolate, Sweet Blush and White, layered them and sewed them together with Ice Cream twine.

I found a piece of pink seam binding (which I thought was ribbon!) in my stash and tied it around the bottom of the card in a bow.  I die-cut the three ovals and layered them, placing the sentiment (made on the computer) on top.  The ovals are on foam tape for dimension.

After adhering the buttons, I curled the edges of the wavy button for added dimension.  Love Button Stacks!

Card Details:

• Paper:  PTI White Stampers Select, Dark Chocolate, Sweet Blush
• Tools:  PTI Button Stacks Dies, Cover Plate: Stripes Horizontal Die; Standard & Scalloped Oval Nestabilities
• Other:  Twine; Seam Binding; Foam Tape
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Thank You

Happy March!  It's getting closer to Spring, although we are expecting a snowstorm tomorrow night into Monday!  At least with the cold weather and not going out as much, it's giving me plenty of time to craft!  There are so many new things from PTI that I've been playing with!

One of my new favorites set is Be Happy!  I'll admit, this isn't something I'd typically buy, but after seeing all the cards that Melissa Bickford made with this set, I was convinced I needed it!

For this card I used white cardstock for the base.  I added another layer of white impressed with my Linen Impression Plate.  I die-cut the butterflies in blue and green and stamped them in coordinating ink (hard to see in the photo).  I die-cut the butterfly centers and also stamped them with coordinating ink.  The butterflies are adhered with foam tape.  I cut a strip of Lemon Tart cardstock and stamped the sentiment on it in black.

For the top of the card I used Card Edgers to create the scalloped look.  I die-cut the little flower, stamped it in yellow ink and placed it on foam tape, adding a small gem to the center.

 Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Be Happy, Think Big Favorites #4
• Paper:  PTI White Stampers Select, Aqua Mist, Lemon Tart, Simply Chartreuse, Hibiscus Burst
• Ink:  PTI Lemon Tart, Hibiscus Burst; Memento Pear Tart, Tuxedo Black; VersaMagic Aquatic Splash
• Tools:  PTI Be Happy Dies, Canvas/Linen Impression Plate Die, Card Edgers #4
• Other:  Foam Tape; Gem
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"