PTI Day 4 Color Contest Card #4

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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.