Addicted & CaPTIve Stamper

PTI & Pinterest..What more can a girl ask for?!?!?!

2012-02-09T16:32:00.000-05:00

Quick post before walk the dog and start dinner before Scouts!

Another PaperTrey Ink challenge......inspiration from Pinterest. Oh my gosh, PaperTrey on Pinterest...as if I don't spend way too much time on it. I love all the sharp pcitures and inspiration. If only I had enough time to look and create all the great ideas!

Above is my inspiration from Pinterest. I paired two of my favorites PaperTrey Ink's Spring Moss and quote from Through the Trees. The die is actually Memory Box. Gasp, I know, not PTI, but only tree die I have.

PTI Day 4 Color Contest Card #4

2012-02-08T17:24:00.001-05:00

Okay, done for the day. Seriously, have to go start dinner for the kiddos.

This is my last card for the challenge. I cased the design from my Clean & Simple Card Making class. I had to tweak it a bit to get the sentiments to work together since I used All About You Additions.

PTI Day 4 Color Contest Card #3

2012-02-08T16:32:00.000-05:00

Seriously, this PTI celebration is killing me. Craft area is a mess and why clean the rest of the house when I should create. I think I may be able to convince my DH it's all good. I may (I can only wish:) win some PTI stuff which means I won't spend any money. So this card is so out of my comfort zone. It started one place and ended up with this grunge chaotic look. However, I think I might have scored in the pre-tween department. I asked my 8 year old daughter what she thought about it and got a very dramatic "COOL"!

PTI Day 4 Color Contest Card #1

2012-02-08T09:45:00.000-05:00

Today is one of my favorites of PTI's celebration activities, the color challenge. For more details, visit Nichole's blog.

I took inspiration from the designers' colors as well as their cards they showcased today. It made it a bit easier to come up with a strategy to get them done. I love how my version of Lisa's card turned out. Funny thing about this card, I almost forgot the Pure Poppy!

PTI Day 4 Color Contest Card #2

2012-02-08T09:38:00.001-05:00

Today is one of my favorites of PTI's celebration activities, the color challenge. For more details, visit Nichole's blog.

I took inspiration from the designers' colors as well as their cards they showcased today. It made it a bit easier to come up with a strategy to get them done. I tried out my new Memory Box Thanks die, but everything else is PTI!

PTI 5 year Celebration Day 2

2012-02-06T14:19:00.002-05:00

I managed to get this card done before kids got home from school. Some days seem to just fly by. Anyway, here is my take on today's challenge. I decided to make it super quick and use my Distress Ink and color Maile's whole circle. I used PTI Eyelet Lace Border Die to make my cut out.

Hope everyone is having some serious PTI fun!

PTI Celebrates 5 with FAB activities and prizes!

2012-02-05T22:11:00.000-05:00

It's that time of year again. I am a part-time blogger, but PaperTrey Ink's anniversary does inspire me to be a better blogger during February. HA Yes, I'll admit it's those awesome prizes too. Honestly, it is fun to be part of something so special. I love being one of their customers. I truly appreciate how Nichole includes everyone in the celebration. It was neat to read the DT's fab moments today. Check out Nichole's blog here for details.

Anyway, despite sun and Super Bowl (I just watch the ads and half time show:), I managed to get a one card done. I took inspiration from Maile. She is one of my favorites to go to when I need a quick but sharp card. Unfortunately, I wanted to get this up before going to bed, so the Distress Stickles aren't completely dry and my lighting is not the best. I am going to try and update tomorrow if we have good sunlight. This card is for my SIL who is currently deployed to Afghanistan. She is at her half way date to coming home. I am sending her some Skinny Girl Margarita bath products and Republic of Tea Chocolate Banana...faux drink and chocolate to get her through! I'll update my packaging once I get it done later this week. Too many to dos and PTI anniversary activities going on in one week.

Edited to show off in better light:)

PTI Jan. 2012 Blog Hop

2012-01-25T21:59:00.000-05:00

It's been quite sometime since I have participated in a PaperTrey InkBlog Hop. I just started back blogging, so why not jump right in. My 2011 project was the owl notepad that I made for my daughter for Christmas. She had been asking me for awhile to make her one. She is into owls right now, so I knew Wise Owl was the prefect set. Today I made her birthday (yes, early-her birthday is in June) card which was fun as I took the inspiration from her well-loved notepad. I used all her favorite colors as well. Let's just hope she still likes owls by June:)

Will post supplies later.

Home Projects

2012-01-17T13:54:00.002-05:00

Gasp, a short and non-papercraft blog today. Remember I mentioned we moved this past summer. This was an idea that I had saved from Better Homes and Garden. After some research, I found the tree decal on Ebay. The frames are from Target. Yes, I am a bad dog mama and have not yet filled the top frame with our Lily's picture.

Let It Snow

2012-01-16T10:26:00.005-05:00

In the spirit of winter and the fact we have some white stuff on the ground, I thought I'd post another "winter" project. I have some friends and family down "South" right now and thought they might enjoy some "snow". The "snowball" in the pail is actually my first attempt at bath fizzies. I have to say they are fun to make but can be a bit challenging. Since I was looking for the snowball look, I was okay when my fizzies collapsed a bit. I think putting them in a regular mold is easier than using the mondo balls.

The cards were inspired by Maile Belles. I tweaked them a bit to fit my purpose.

Supplies:
Stamps: PTI Made in Snow, PTI Made in Snow Mini, PTI In The Meadow
Ink: Copics
Cardstock: PTI White, Spring Moss, Aqua Mist, Soft Stone, PTI Bitty Dot Basics Patterned Paper
Tools: Nesties, PTI Made in Snow Mini Die, Corner Chomper
Other: Pail

Back to Blogging

2012-01-15T11:24:00.008-05:00

Well, can you tell we moved last June? Yep, no blog posts for quite some time. I have never painted so much in my life! 5 rooms and bedroom furniture set. However, I did get crafty this Fall after those projects were completed. I need to update with photos, but thought I'd start with my most recent projects.

My daughter and I worked on her Valentines on Christmas break. I scored the bath snowflakes at Jo-Ann's for $.30 after Christmas sale. The pencils are from Target dollar spot (love that place).

Supplies used:
Stamps: Tiny Treats: Valentines, Made in Snow Mini, Basic Backgrounds: Hearts
Cardstock: PTI & SU
Ink: Memento Black, SU Melon Mambo, Copics, Signo White Gel Pen
Tools: Cricut, Nesties, Scor Pal, SU punches

Make IT Monday

2011-03-16T12:39:00.008-04:00

Above is my take on PTI's Make It Monday. I recently came across the bottom card that I made a while ago. I decided it might be fun to incorporate the impression technique with a tent topper.

I think this may even be my Thanksgiving later this year. I haven't decided on the bow. I may change that to a knot for a more rustic feel.

Details:

Cardstock: Kraft, Terracotta Tile, SU Chocolate Chip, SU Groovy Guava

Ink: SU Early Espresso, ColorBox Chalk Chestnut Roan

Stamps: PTI Leaf Prints, PTI Autumn Tags

Dies & Impression Plates: Spellbinders, PTI and Cuttlebug

Make It Monday Challenge: Glitter

2011-02-24T11:05:00.003-05:00

This challenge came at a perfect time as I needed to make a one year old birthday card for this Friday. I took my inspiration from Jessica Witty. When short on time, I found it's easier to "tweak" someone's design than to start from scratch.

Details:

Stamps: Everyday Button Bits, Big Birthday Wishes

Cardstock: SU pink & yellow, vellum

Ink: Staz On Royal Purple

Dies & Impression Plates: PTI Banner, Numbers

Other: PTI Spring Button Mix, Thread, SU glitter, MS punch

PTI Day 8 Challenge Accepted

2011-02-12T18:55:00.006-05:00

Man, all this celebration is about to wear me out. I don't know how the PTI Design Team does it. I passed on a couple of the challenges as just did not have the time the past couple of days.

I got inspired today and jumped in. I was going to make a birthday card for an one year old that I need later this month and it did not happen. I have to say this one is a bit out of norm for me...bigger card size, big embellishment..chipboard even! I like the Spring feel to it.

Details~
Cardstock: White, PTI Raspberry Fizz, PTI Bitty Dot Basics Pattern Paper, PTI Spring Moss

Stamps: Signature Greetings, All About You Additions

Ink: Black, SU Pink Passion Craft Ink

Other: Glitter, Chipboard, PTI Rick Rack Die, Hi punch

PTI Color Challenge Entry #2

2011-02-09T20:24:00.006-05:00

Here is my second card for the PTI Color Challenge. The photo doesn't show it well, but the Raspberry Fizz hand with gold heart is popped up. I like how this one turned out, but die cutting those hands was time consuming. They just don't want to pop out quickly. I have found that my QucikKutz QuickStick works well getting out card stock stuck in the die.

Details~

Stamps: Love Lives Here

Die: Love Lives Here Collection

Cardstock: White, Summer Sunrise, Raspberry Fizz, Aqua Mist

Ink: SU Going Gray

Other: Pop-Up Dots, CM Corner Round Punch

PTI Color Challenge Entry #1

2011-02-09T19:05:00.006-05:00

Well, another challenge has been issued celebrating PTI's 4th anniversary. This time its all about color. Another great prize too. (Click here for details) Here is my first entry. Funny how things come together. My uncle requested 12 thank you cards from me just the other day. With all the challenges, I am getting them done faster than I thought I would for him.

On a side note, I just wanted to say I was thrilled to be the first Q&A caller on PTI Radio. Nichole had great answers. The funniest part of it was I was listening while walking the dog in the neighborhood. AS I stated on PTI FB wall, I don't think too many neighbors heard my surprise shriek when I heard my voice.

Details~

Stamps: PTI Love Lives Here

Die & Plates: PTI Love Live Here and PTI Linen Impression Plate

Cardstock: SU Sahara Sand, SU Wild Wasabi (sorry closest match I had in stock) PTI Kraft, PTI Dark Chocolate, PTI Ocean Tides, PTI Pure Poppy

Ink: SU Chocolate Chip, Vintage Ink System

Mondays Just Got a Whole Lot Better

2011-02-07T22:16:00.006-05:00

Well, PTI has made the start to every week a whole lot better with their Make-It Mondays. A You-Tube video, a challenge, shared fun and a prize....AWESOME. Nichole is kicking it off this week with a special Anniversary prize...drum roll please....$250 gift certificate.

Here is what I came up with for the PTI MIM challenge. I took inspiration from PTI's Day 1 winner Amy Everson. I loved her format and really needed to get my CHA set inked. The photo doesn't capture all the impressions, but I did use the Woodgrain and Linen & Canvas.

Details~

Stamps: PTI Four of a Kind, Damask Designs, Everyday Button Bits, Mixed Messages, Mega Mixed Messages, Signature Greetings, Everyday Classics, Simple Little Things, Limitless Labels, Birds of A Feather and SU Thank You Kindly

Paper: Kraft, Melon Berry, Terracotta Tile

Ink: SU Cajun Craze, SU Groovy Guava, Early Espresso, PTI Vintage Touch, ColorBox Chestnut

Other: PTI Impression Plates and Dies

Valentine Treats

2011-02-06T18:45:00.009-05:00

Here are some Valentines I have been working on. The first couple of photos are my first attempt making my own soap molds. I decided to try Hershey's Nuggets. My DH saw them and inquired about my obsession with chocolate scented soap. Hellooo...its zero calories but fulfills that sensory of chocolate scent..yummy:) I can't take credit for the box, but decided to try out PTI's anniversary tags (download is available here).

The next photo is what I came up for my daughter's school Valentines. I can't take credit for this soap...Wal-Mart after Christmas sale. She picked out what she wanted and I pulled it together. All we have left is her completing the Hello Kitty Valentines and tape them on the other side.

PTI Anniversary Contest Post

2011-02-05T10:23:00.003-05:00

Papertrey Ink is celebrating their 4th anniversary. As usual, they know how to celebrate and are offering a fantastic prize for today's contest. Go to Nichole's blog for the details.

Here is my favorite PTI project from 2010. My original post is here. It is true that I finally caved and bought Friendship Jar stamp set due to this project. I loved the spider jar card that Nichole had featured on her post and thought the idea would look great in my tray. I am actually getting ready to make another tray with the Love Lives Here stamp set. We are military so the set's sentiments really resonate with our "home" .

Happy 4th Anniversary PTI!

Cupcake Birthday Project

2011-02-05T09:43:00.005-05:00

Well, it takes a PTI anniversary, rainy day and some time to get me to update my blog. Here was my January project, cupcake birthday presents. I was inspired from Lauren Meader's post from a while back. I made three of these and have a couple more to make. 2011 is the year of my cupcake birthday gifts:) My biggest accomplishment is making the cupcake soap. The soap tutorial made the frosting part look easy. Let's just say that one takes some practice. Overall, I think they came out great and the ladies loved them.

Details:

Stamps: PTI Cupcake Collection
Cardstock/Paper: PTI
Ink: VersaMark, SU Chocolate Chip, SU Old Olive
Other: PTI Ribbon, PTI buttons, Liquid Applique, Korr canning jar, beads
Soapmaking: BrambleBerry White M&P, Soapylove fragance, Brown Oxide, Soapylove sprinkles

Happy New Year..Looking Back on December Projects

2011-01-15T09:38:00.006-05:00

Happy New Year! Well, December 2010 certainly flew by! I thought I'd FINALLY post a couple of my December gift projects. Better late than never right?!

Project notes...I used PTI's Calendar Basic set to make calendars for my kid's teachers. I decorated a frame with some school themed chipboard for the calendar display for my son's teacher. I was inspired my Heather's (pine) original Calendar Basics post.

I have to admit I enjoyed my crafting Christmas so much, I already am planning my projects for this next December. Right now, I am working on birthday gifts...three this month for friends. As luck would have it, it is PTI's big birthday celebration month. I bought the Cupcake Collection stamp set earlier this month to start on my TT Pack-A-Picnic Cupcake boxes. I was thrilled when Nichole (yeah) announced its dies were being released this month. I am excited about these projects. The boxes are done...now for the cupcake in the jar and cupcake soap! I am planning to post pictures for the PTI release...come back and check them out.

PTI & Sunday School Craft

2010-12-05T20:59:00.002-05:00

It was Saturday afternoon and I had to come up with a craft for Sunday School. Lion and lamb..what can I do with that? Ahh...PTI Very Punny Valentine to the rescue. Here is what I came up with and the kids even joined in to help "run" the Big Shot.

Details:

Stamps: PTI Heavenly Medley, Very Punny Valentine

Cardstock: SU

Ink: Black

Other: Nesties, SU Oval punch, felt, yarn, Crop-a-Dile

Ivory Snowball Mass Production

2010-12-05T16:14:00.007-05:00

Here is an update on the Ivory Snowball soaps. Sara helped finish her tags. I think they came out quite cute. I have all 40 soaps done, but need to complete Sara's baskets. Waiting on white paper....arrgh. How does one run out at Christmas time?! Oops!

Homemade Soap

2010-11-27T09:05:00.004-05:00

Just a quick post.

I have been busy working on multiple projects these days. Here are two that the kids and I accomplished over break so far. The soap loaf is my first attempt at loaves. It is scented with Bramble Berry Hot Cocoa (YUMMY). I love how my marshmallows melted and gave it a frothy look.

I made Ivory Snowballs with the kids for their classmates this year. I found this idea in Family Fun, which always has great kid crafts!

PTI Bog Hop November 25

2010-11-25T15:36:00.007-05:00

Nothing like a Blog Hop to inspire you to blog again after an absence. Anyway, I literally threw this one together although it had been in my thoughts for awhile. I am planning on making soap snowballs with my kids for their classmates. Seeing as snow is rare here in the Sandhills of NC, I thought fake snow would be a fun idea. So yes, please use your imagination to fill the basket with the snowball. We are going to actually start on those tomorrow. I will update this post once we get the entire package complete.

You can't see behind my tag, but there is a SU felt snowflake on the basket to give it some texture. I used some sparkle on the tag with glitter and shimmer paper. I did use PTI Tag Sale 2, but I shortened it to keep it in portion with the basket.

Details~

Stamps: PTI Tiny Treats Christmas

Paper/Cardstock: SU Bashful Blue, Shimmer paper, white

Ink: Copics, SU Going Gray

Other: PTI Tag Sale 2, glitter, SU Blue Gingham ribbon

Witch's Brew

2010-10-19T17:00:00.003-04:00

Another Halloween treat I made for my good friend, Kelly. Unfortunately, it was 80 degrees here today so my fingers melted a bit in the van before meeting her for lunch. I attempted the two tone chocolate molding and it was fun. I am planning on a similiar treat for kids teachers. I am making them Orange Cappuccino instead of candy corn mix.

Details~
Stamps: PTI Friendship Jar Fall Fillers, SU Vintage Labels
Ink: Copics, Momento Tuxedo Black
Other: SU Ribbon, Nesties, SU Punch, pail (Target)

More Halloween...loving it this year

2010-10-07T19:45:00.003-04:00

Here are two of my Halloween cards. These are my favorites from the bunch. I got inspiration from the PTI gals. Here are the links to give them credit, first Nichole's and Betsy.

I used non-PTI stamp (gasp) for the inside (love it), it says:

Bag of Peanut Butter Cups...$2.99
Black Pointy Hat....$8.99
5 Chocolate Bars...$2.79
Straw Broom....$7.99
Green face Paint...$3.99

One day a year you are supposed to eat chocolate and be a witch...Priceless.

DeTails~
Stamps: PTI Friendship Jar Fall Fillers, MS Halloween sentiments, PTI Been Boo'd, SU Baroque Motifs
Cardstock/Paper: SU
Ink: Black, Copics
Other: Buttons, Twine

2010-10-05T15:04:00.002-04:00

I had fun putting these together. It actually started with the Wilton's pretzel mold. I thought they would be easy since it's a bone that = one color. I can't wait to start Boo"ing" my friends and neighbors. Besides "bones" they are getting the PayDay Halloween Mix (candy corn and peanuts).

Details~
Stamps: PTI Been Boo'd, Tiny Treats:Halloween
Ink: SU Pumpkin Pie, Black, Copic Cool Shadow (Ghost)
Paper: SU DSP last year, PTI Smokey Shadow
Ribbon: SU Grosgrain
Other: pail (Target), Wilton's Bone Pretzel Mold, Vanilla wafers

Past Project Mentioned in PTI Blog Hop

2010-09-27T09:01:00.005-04:00

I thought I'd post a past project that I mentioned in this month's PTI Blog Hop Contest. Nichole's question was, "What memorable project did you have the most FUN creating and why?" My answer was "Okay, I can only limit it down to 2 projects. The first one I actually "cased" from Nichole..you can see her original here...http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture ... other.html My Mom loved the bracelet I made and it was actually my first one I ever made myself. The second project was my recent Halloween ATC Tray I featured in my Blog Hop. I love Halloween, so it is a perfect addition to my Halloween decor!" Above are the photos of the first project I mentioned in my answer. I loved putting it together and my Mom really appreciated this gift.

Finished Project and Why I Had to Have PTI Friendship Jar

2010-09-21T12:49:00.013-04:00

Edit: How funny. I decided to get my act together and update my blog. I just happen to check PTI's Blog Hop and I have a post that qualifies. The short story is I had seen the 7 Gypsies trays in a store and thought they were neat. It ended there. So, here I come across this website and I got inspired and did it! I won't have tried the tray without this inspiration. So here is my PTI Blog Hop entry.

So..you get inspired from a website, than you search for the products to create your own. This is how my Halloween ATC came into existence. I saw this post and loved it! I found the 7Gypsies Printers Tray and than it was a matter of theme. I love Martha Stewart's Vampire Halloween Collection this year, so I started with that paper stack. I found most of my embellishments at Micheals. I had to incorporate the bug paper and after seeing Nichole's post for Friendship Jar Fall Fillers, I caved and bought Friendship Jar and Fall Fillers! I love both sets!

Quick notes about the project. My kids love the hologram sticker lady. She turns into a skeleton. The moon in the upper left corner has MS Glow in the Dark glitter on it. I colored on my rhinestones with Black Copic Marker..love that aspect of them...makes the most out of your rhinestones.

Yes..it has been way too long

2010-09-21T12:37:00.008-04:00

The summer flew by and its almost October. Yikes. I am the worse blogger.

Quick update.

The kids and I spent the summer on the road....literally...3000+ miles. We spent a week with my Ps at Fort Fisher. We drove to Illinois, hit CHA at Chicago (so fun), visited with my 94 yr old Grandma and drove over to Ohio on the way back to check out Columbus (new home next summer). We had a great time. Ironic moment..once we got home while driving on post on a sunny clear day....a tree branch fell on my hood!

CHA was a blast. I spent most of my time hanging at the PTI booth. The PTI gals did an outstanding job. Their booth was the best of the show in my opinion.

I have been busy working on fall projects. I have Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas under way in some shape and form.

I will post some pictures of the project I just finished today in my second post...want to look like a better blogger:)

Yes, can you believe another one?

2010-06-30T20:11:00.008-04:00

I finally finished my SIL birthday present and got it in the mail. I went with the chocolate themed From the Desk Of..but with no calories. I am in love with Bramble & Berry's dark rich Chocolate fragrance!! I made homemade Chocolate Cake bath salts. When my kids saw the mixture in the bowl they thought I was making chocolate cake! It smelled awesome! I also put together the chocolate potpourri sachets and chocolate soap bars (in box). I hope she likes the gift.

Details~

Cardstock: Close to Cocoa, Melon Mambo, Natural Confetti, Kraft

Stamps: MFT Clearly Sentimental About Chocolate, SU Oh So Sweet, PTI Just for You

Ink: Close to Cocoa, VersaMark, Melon Mambo

Other: PTI TT From the Desk Of, SU Chocolate Chip Ribbon, PTI Mat Stack 1 & 2, Glitter

From the Desk Of Part 3 & 4..Love this template

2010-06-16T15:19:00.007-04:00

As you can see, I am just in love with PTI's Timeless Template From the Desk Of!

The first picture is the gift I made for my Grandmother for her birthday. She turned 94 this month! What can you get someone at that point in her life? I decided since she is in assisted living and doesn't get out much, to send her some Summer. I put a few goodies (Goldfish, Lemonade chapstick, Lemonheads, etc.) together in a summer From the Desk of template.

I am off this weekend to visit a good friend I haven't seen in a couple of years. This is a little something I put together for her. I can't claim the Ju Ju Good Luck charm doll. I found it on eBay...it's part of a standing joke. I had told her at one point we needed to have a voodoo session to drive away the bad luck that has plagued her family for the past couple of years. I think the doll will be great as a part hostess/new home gift. I can claim that I made the bath salts, milk bath tea sachet and three bars of soap. I did use Lauren Meader's Take Time stamp set for my Bath salt label. For the packaging, I put two PTI TT From the Desk together and I found the cupcake box design on ScorPal.com. Of course, the cupcake box has inspired me to try making cupcake soap!

Playing Blog Catch Up

2010-06-16T15:00:00.009-04:00

Here is what has been keeping me busy and not updating my blog. Yeah, I am a bad blogger. Anyway, the first project is inspired by Lisa Johnson. I, of course, bought her Just For You stamp set and have made two purchases from Bramble Berry. I have never made soap before and it's fun! Here is my honey oatmeal soap....and of course, PTI's Honey Bees paired with it nicely:)

Below are the teacher cards I made for my son's teacher and TA. They were inspired by Atomicbutterfly.

Papertrey May Blog Hop Challenge

2010-05-25T10:45:00.005-04:00

How ironic that I go to check PTI's Blog Hop information and the challenge is about felt. I just used felt for the first time on the notepad for one of my teacher gifts. It is kind of difficult to see in the photo, but the red scallop circle layer is felt. I have PTI to thank for the inspiration with their great new felt product line.

I have to say I really love how it added some interest to the project. I love PTI's felt but I have not purchased any yet because we are going to be moving. You can bet once we are moved I will find a place in our new home for a stash.

Details:

Stamps: PTI Round & Round, PTI Take Note

Cardstock & Paper: SU Certainly Celery, SU Retired DSP, SU White

Ink: Certainly Cerely, Bashful Blue

Accessories: SU ribbbon, rhinestones, felt

Teacher Gifts

2010-05-25T10:26:00.009-04:00

Well, I completely forgot to take photos of my Mom day cards. On to the next projects, it's that time of year----end of the year teacher gifts. I am so in love with PTI's Timeless From the Desk of Template. Here are the two gifts I made for my daughter's teacher and TA. I have to finish my son's teacher and TA's gifts next. June will be busy as well, birthday gifts and my first go at soap making thanks to Lisa Johnson's inspiration. Can't wait to break in her new set, Just for You

Details:

Stamps: PTI Round & Round, PTI Teacher' Apple, PTI Take Note

Cardstock & Paper: SU Real Red, SU Wild Wasabi, SU Black, SU Kraft, SU Certainly Celery, SU Retired DSP

Accessories: SU ribbon, PTI Timeless Template Frome the Desk Of, felt, rhinestones

2010-04-28T14:46:00.002-04:00

Just a quick update on my graduation gift set. I finished the beaded pen and bookmark today. The beaded pen is polka dot with monogram but the flash from my camera gave the beads some sparkle in this photo. I hope she likes it. All I have left is some more monogrammed notepaper and gift carder holder.

Love On My Couch

2010-04-27T21:52:00.005-04:00

I wanted to share the second (gasp....yes, I know I need to make more) card I have made with this totally fun set from PTI, On My Couch. I had a friend that is need of some friendship and thought this would be a great card. My inspiration came from this card. I changed up the color scheme and added the flock.

Details ~

Stamps: PTI On My Couch, PTI Basic Backgrounds: Tin Types

Cardstock: White, Smokey Shadow, Ocean Tides

Ink: Copics, Black

Accessories: White Fun Flock, PTI On The Couch Die Collection, SU Gingham Ribbon

Back in the Groove

2010-04-27T21:36:00.007-04:00

Yes, it has been way too long between posts, but that's what you get when you are out of commission with one broken arm. I am healed and back in the groove now. I thought I show off two desk sets I made for presents. One was for my husband's administrative assistant for administrative assistant day. I was so excited about how it turned out that I decided to do another but this time for my niece who will be college bound this fall.

Details~

Stamps: Take Note, Borders & Corners Monogram, Background Basics: Tin Types, For the Graduate, Trajan Monogram Edition

Cardstock: SU Kraft, SU Cool Caribbean, PTI Lemon Tart, SU Bronze, SU Silver, PTI Avocado, White, Cream, PTI Friends Til the End Patterned Paper

Ink: SU Cool Caribbean, SU Old Olive, VersaMark

Accessories: SU punches, PTI die, Nestabilities Dies, Buttons, SU Silver ribbon, SU Classy Copper and Silver EP, MS Glitter, Notepad, PTI Notepad, Paper Clip

Moxie Fab World's Olympics of Stamping Challenge

2010-02-25T10:51:00.006-05:00

Moxie World Birthday Entry

Moxie World Thank You Entry

Well, yesterday I spent 9 hours in the ER for broken arm! Luckily not my stamping arm, but going to take it easy the next several days. I thought I post some past cards for Moxie's Challenge, you can see details here.

These two cards are for the birthday and thank categories.

Birthday Details~
CS: White, SU Baja Blue
Ink: Old Olive, Baja Blue, VersaMark
Stamps: PTI Fancy Flourishes, SU Fifth Avenue Floral, PTI Everyday Classics
Other : Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon, Soho Hardware, Crystal Clear EP

Thank you Details~
CS: SU Groovy Guava, Old Olive, Ginger Blossom DSP
Ink: Timber Brown Stazon, Old Olive, Ruby Red
Stamps: SU Lovely Stems, SU Wonderful Words
Other: brads, Copper EP

I'm not sitting on my couch..I'm inking

2010-02-23T14:44:00.006-05:00

I was able to ink up My On Couch Additions sets. I so want the My On Couch set, but it's still on my wish list. I am hoping for a gift card from my brother *hint* for PTI for my b-day next month. I found putting the Fuzzy Flock on a polka dot couch was a bit interesting. I think the solid couch would be a bit easier. I used the Glue Pad, which worked great, but I had to remove the flock from the dots!

Details~

Cardstock: White

Stamps: PTI On the Couch Additions

Ink: SU Soft Suede, SU Real Red, Tsukineko Glue Pad

Other: Fuzzy Flock

Easter Card

2010-02-22T07:32:00.008-05:00

Well, it's been several days but I was waiting on my PTI box! It came Saturday. I started on an idea I had for my Easter card last night. I need to tweak the grass/egg positioning, but it came out as I had envisioned.

I can't wait to ink up my On My Couch Additions set later today. I need to make a feel better card.

Details~

Cardstock: White, Close to Cocoa, Spring Moss, PTI Pink Shimmer, PTI Blue Shimmer

Stamps: SU Bunny, PTI Background:Tin Types, PTI Mega Mixed Messages

Ink: Versamark, Chocolate Chip

Other: SU ribbon, MS punch, White EP, Crystal Clear EP, Corner Round punch, PTI egg die

The Day After..Back to the Normal Rountine

2010-02-16T14:26:00.007-05:00

Well, the PTI 3 year anniversary celebration is over! Wow...lots of new products and as always great inspiration. Now, I can get back to my regular daily routine..unfortunately that means I need to get caught up in my cleaning. Actually, before I do..one more project to finish. My friend, Amy, is due next week with her third baby. I wanted to make something for her. I ended up taking inspiration from Lauren, you can see her post here.

I had fun putting this idea together. It was my first time using heat bond. I think the oneises came out perfect. Target help me match my color scheme!

Details~

Cardstock: Polka Dot Parade, Melon Berry, Spring Moss, Pink, White, Pink Shimmer

Ink: Melon Berry, Spring Moss

Stamps: PTI Bitty Baby Blessings

Other: Heat Bond, Jo-Ann Fabric, Liquid Applique, Button, Ribbon, Oval Punch, Nestabilities

PTI Flower Embellishment Challenge

2010-02-13T16:27:00.003-05:00

Anniversary celebrations and challenges continue over at PTI. Nichole challenged PTI "caPTIves", fans, addicts...to take inspiration from Michelle & Dawn and their famous embellies. See challenge details here.

Luckily, the mojo flowed with this one. Thank goodness, because yesterday's Origami challenge was a tough one. I have actually done this design before but with less bling. I decided to glam it up a bit with the polka dot embossed background, half pearls, layers and ribbon. I am determined to use more of my "collection" this year:)

Details~
Cardstock: White, PTI Plum Pudding, PTI Lavender Moon, SU Perfect Plum
Ink: Going Gray
Stamps: PTI Garden Thumb
Other: SU Embosslit Simple Flower, Provo Craft Polka Dot EB folder, SU Pearls, SU Ribbon, Corner Rounder Punch

PTI Origami Challenge

2010-02-12T21:57:00.003-05:00

Here is my entry for Nichole's PTI Origami Challenge today. I have to say, my mojo is just about spent after this week of fun challenges and Valentines! It was hard fitting this in with a pending snow storm and everyone in a panic (as a Northerner in the South..its amusing..but understand after being here for some time now). Anyway, origami and I don't mesh to well, so I tried the Dahlia flower from SCS resources.

Details~
Cardstock: SU DSP Razzleberry Lemonade, Kraft
Ink: Wild Wasabi
Stamps: PTI Remember, Micheals
Other: Twine, Paper Piercing, button

Valentine's are Done!

2010-02-11T19:26:00.007-05:00

Since my DH doesn't check my blog, here is his Valentine. I found the Fiskars punch on clearance at Big Lots last fall and knew it would help make a great Valentine card. When I saw the "pucker up" sentiment in PTI's Tiny Treats...it was a no brainer:)

I originally made actetate sour cream holders for my DD with Tiny Treats tag. I even got them done early, but teacher sent home h/w assignment on Monday that kids are suppose to write their names on their Valentines for homework this week. I showed Sara Heather's cards and she said like that one but with the dog. Above is our take on Heather's version.

I didn't take a photo of my DS (gasp), but he selected Becky Oehler's design..except we changed colors and did the bunny for girls and dino for boys. Yes, you may have noticed...one thing about PTI DT that I love is you can utilize their creations and make them your own...quickly..it's all about time saving these days isn't?

DD Valentine Details~

Cardstock: Kraft, White

Ink: Black, Copic Markers, Real Red

Stamps: PTI Background Basics: Hearts, PTI Tiny Treats

Other: Nestabilities:Classic Hearts, Felt, ribbon

DH Valentine Details~

Cardstock: White, Kraft, Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Riding Hood Red

Ink: Black, Copic Markers, VersaMark

Stamps: PTI Tiny Treats, PTI Limitless Labels, SU Tart & Tangy

Other: Black EP, Fiskars Lips Punch, 1 1/4 punch, Corner Rounder punch, Ribbon

PTI Day 9 Color Challenge (Heather)

2010-02-09T22:33:00.007-05:00

This is it..last one. I have to call it a night and get some chores done. Thank goodness PTI anniversary celebration is just once a year! Challenges, new products, CHA announcement...just WOW! Here is my take on Heather's colors.

Details~

Cardstock: Spring Moss 2008 Bitty Star Basics, Vintage Cream, Melon Berry, Kraft

Ink: Melon Berry, Chestnut Roan

Stamps: It's a Celebration
Other: punches

PTI Day 9 Color Challenge (Lisa)

2010-02-09T21:53:00.008-05:00

Here is another card...I really need to work on some Valentines...but challenges are hard to resist. This card gave me some issue with Guidelines lining up must have been b/c I was watching AI at the time. Anyway to straighten the angle, I took an out of the box approach and angled the second layer...I actually like how it makes the eye go around the card....yes, its different but after four attempts...you get my drift.

Details~

Cardstock: Kraft, Spring Moss, Vintage Cream, Black

Ink: Sahara Sand, Spring Moss, Black

Stamps: Guidelines, Giga Guidelines

Other: Velvet ribbon

PTI Day 9 Color Challenge Card #2 (Kim)

2010-02-09T21:05:00.006-05:00

Another color challenge card. I got my layout inspiration from Dawn's card.

Details~

Cardstock: Kraft, White, Spring Moss 2008 Bitty Star Basics, Dark Chocolate

Ink: Ocean Tides, Dark Chocolate

Stamps: Star Prints, Background Basics: Stars

Other: SU Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, buttons, SU Star brad

PTI Day Color Challenge Card #1 (Debbie)

2010-02-09T15:21:00.008-05:00

Once again another challenge has been issued by Nichole and her team, you can see the details here. The first color challenge I took on was Debbie's color combo, seen above. I decided to revisit some of Nichole's cards in the past for inspiration. Here is the inspiration, go down in the post to see her card.

Details~

Cardstock: White, Berry Sorbet, Spring Moss 2008 Bitty Dots Basic, Aqua Mist

Ink: White, Aqua Mist, Berry Sorbet, Spring Moss

Stamps: Borders & Corners: Ovals, Paper Tray, Background Basics: Retro

Other: Rhinestones, SU Beautiful Wings Embosslits

PTI Day 8 "Paint" By Number Sketch Challenge

2010-02-08T16:00:00.010-05:00

Above is my PTI Day 8 "paint" by number sketch. Thanks Nichole for giving us a great starting point. You can see more about this challenge at Nichole's blog. My PTI screen name is NCfield...so here was my palette. Details of card~

Cardstock (CS): Kraft, Smokey Shadow, Scarlet Jewel, Sweet Blush

Ink: VersaMark, Smokey Shadow, Black

Stamps: Remember

Other: Ribbon, SU Scallop Pounch, Crystal Clear EP, Heat Tool, Crystal Effects

PTI & CPS Sketch

2010-02-07T21:47:00.001-05:00

Here is my attempt at PTI's sponsored CPS sketch. I wish I had heart nesties. I am deteremined use my paper and not collect this year.
Details~
CS: Pink Pirouette, Candy Lane, Vanilla
Ink: PerfectMatch Dark Chocolate
Stamps: PTI Tiny Treats
Other: buttons, circle Nesties, heart punch, Regal Rose Grosgrain ribbon, Crystal Effects

PTI Emboss Resist Challenge Card

2010-02-07T21:35:00.001-05:00

Here is my Emboss Resist PTI Challenge card.

Details~

Cardstock (CS): SU Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Black

Stamps: PTI Heart Prints, Basic Backgrounds: Hearts, Vintage Picnic Sentiments

Ink: Black, SU Melon Mambo, SU Pretty in Pink

Other: Nestabilities, Sponge, Crystal Clear EP, Heat Tool. Corner Rounder Punch

First post

2010-02-07T21:18:00.001-05:00

Wow! My first outing into the blogger world.

I am calling this entry "My Ode to Nichole, PTI and Ted:)" I have to admit this is all the doing of an addiction to mine. I started this addiction a little over 2 1/2 years ago when I stumbled onto Nichole Heady's blog and discovered PaperTrey Ink. I had started my stamping addiction about a year prior to finding her blog. There was something about her blog and her designs that drew me back daily to her blog!. Needless to see, I have become as Ted Matto on PTI's forum described a "caPTIve"...prior to his enlightened term....by definitation I was one of those PTI followers who anxiously waited for the first of month sneak peeks, countdown posts, and the 15th release night! How many hours of sleep I have lost thanks to the ever pressure to get one of the great PTI stamp sets before it sells out by morning, I don't know. I have to admit, I am more of a on-looker than active chatter..but that might change ...hey, I am starting a blog now!