Make it Monday #99, Take 2

Hello again!

Today's card for Make it Monday features an older set - that is brand new to me :-)

I have been eyeing this set for a LONG time... so glad I finally took the plunge.

I switched up the classic order so that the red focal point was right where I wanted it. The outline cars are stamped in Summer Sunrise, Harvest Gold, Simply Chartreuse, Ocean Tides and Plum Pudding.

I stamped the sentiment (from Lovely Leaves)using Vintage Cream and the entire card is mounted on Pure Poppy card stock.

Have a great weekend!
-Kristen

Make It Monday #99

I finally found some time to play along with this week's MIM, even though the ideas have been floating around in my head all week!

For this card, I used "Through the Trees" and inked it up with Pure Poppy, Summer Sunrise, Harvest Gold, Simply Chartreuse, Ocean Tides and Plum Pudding.

I added a strip of distressed grey paper from my scrap pile and the sentiment which is also from this set. Everything was mounted onto True Black card stock.

I'll be back tomorrow to share another card using the Repeating Rainbows technique :-)

-Kristen

MIM #64 - Using Color Inspiration

Hello-

It's been awhile, but today I am participating in this week's Make it Monday - Using Color Inspiration.

This is the color palette I chose (how could I not? Winter Wisteria was my wedding color!)

...and here is my card... just in time for Mother's Day!

I used Ocean Tides as my card base, and stamped the frame directly onto the patterned paper - using Ocean Tides ink.  The sentiment was stamped using Smokey Shadow and Winter Wisteria ink.  The flowers were also stamped using Winter Wisteria, and the leaves are Simply Chartreuse.  A few white pearls finish it off :-)

Thanks for stopping by!

-Kristen

Make it Monday #49 - Ghost Masking - take 2

Ok, I decided after the first try, I wanted to try the ghost masking again - this time with a full-bleed stamp :-)

For this one I used Flower Fusion #6 - and the little hearts from Bundle of Love.

I really like this technique - it makes a really neat effect - without a lot of fuss. 

-Kristen

Supplies
Paper: Vintage Cream (PTI)
Stamps: Flower Fusion #6, Bundle of Love, Label Basics, Think Big Favorites #3
Ink: Pumice Stone (Ranger), Grass, Papaya, Eucalyptus (A*muse)
Other: Angled Label Die (PTI)

Make it Monday #49 - Ghost Masking

Hello!

I am participating in my first MIM in a long time - its amazing how the holidays just take so much of your time!

This week's Make it Monday is Ghost Masking - and you can see the video and original post HERE.

This was my first attempt - and its a bit different since the stamp/die combo I used wasn't a full-bleed stamp - there is a little bit of a border around the stamp - but that's ok :-)

What WASN'T ok - was that I FORGOT to stamp off the red flower in the bottom of the frame before stamping it- just a bit too dark...oops! :-)

Its one of my resolutions to participate in more challenges - so I hope this is the first of many!

-Kristen

Supplies
Paper: Vintage Cream (PTI)
Stamps: Flower Fusion #1, Fillable Frames #1, Mat Stack 3 Collection, Wreath for All Seasons (PTI)
Inks: Pure Poppy, Aqua Mist, Spring Moss (PTI), Tuxedo Black (Memento -Tsukineko), Tea Dye (Ranger)
Other: FF#1 Die

Make it Monday #35 - Custom Stamped Washi Tape

Today's card is my entry into the Make it Monday challenge at Papertrey Ink.  After several (cough cough) unsuccessful attempts at this pretty simple technique... I was FINALLY able to get it right! I wont go into the details...let's just focus on what went RIGHT... (lol!)

I don't have a lot of background stamps, so taking a cue from this card here, I made my own background using the diagonal stamps from Postmarks.  I stamped the diagonals onto the handmade washi tape using Stick Candy and Bahama Blue.  Then I applied the tape to the Kraft card.

I die cut and stamped the 2 postage stamps using the same colors, and then added a heart shaped button.

For the sentiment, I first stamped the circle using Label Basics, then added the winged image from Postmarks using Malted Milk.  The sentiment is from Botanical Silhouettes.

Thanks for stopping by!

Make it Monday #31 - Creating Backgrounds with non-Background Stamps

Hello!  The weather has turned and fall is in the air!  This morning when I woke up, my sunflower had finally opened (I planted it from seed) and it kicked started my crafty mojo.  Here is my inspirational flower:

So for today's Make it Monday at Papertrey Ink, I decided to use the Simple Sunflower stamp set to make my background.  I used almost every stamp in the set. 

I also used Label Basics and Tag Its #3 for the sentiment label. I snuck in another flower center on the label in order to break it up a bit :-)

Thanks for stopping by! 

Make it Monday #30 - Colored Pencils

Hello :-)

Today I am sharing a card I made for Papertrey Ink's Make it Monday challenge series.  This week's challenge is using colored pencils.

I used Tag Its #6 to stamp the random images (apple, smiley face, star) on the scallop strip in coordinating colors.  I used the library card and Label Basics stamps as accents - and of course, I used Boy Basics: Frog Hop for the focal point.

Thanks for stopping by!

Make It Monday #28 - Papertrey Ink

Hello!

Today's project is my take on PTI's Make It Monday - Glitter outlines for diecuts.  This is my first time participating in a Make it Monday challenge - but I am certain it wont be my last!

I actually used this technique twice for this card - first I used it to outline the diecut mat and then I used it on the scallop circle punch.

Thanks for stopping by!

-Kristen

SUPPLIES
STAMPS: Peaceful Garden(Papertrey Ink)
INK: Peeled Paint, Frayed Burlap (Ranger)
PAPER: Vintage Cream Cardstock (Papertrey Ink), DCWV
ADHESIVES: Adhesive Sheets, Crafty Power Tape, Crafty Foam Tape(SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L)
OTHER: Sending You Die cut (Papertrey Ink) Circle,Scallop Punch (EK Success), Jute Twine, Cinnamon Spice Glitter (Clearsnap)
FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"