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!

Papertrey Ink August Blog Hop!

I can't believe it's that time already! Welcome to my blog and my entry for this month's hop!

      

This month's challenge comes from the inspiration photo they provided:

(photo credit)

The part of this photo that most inspired me, was the delicate pattern on the inside of the suitcase.  I tried to replicate that pattern by repeatedly stamping an image from Gratitude Journal onto my card.

I drew the rest of my inspiration from the colors in the photo.  Thank you so much for stopping by!

STAMPS: Gratitude Journal, Tag-its #7 (Papertrey Ink)
INK: Pumice Stone, Peeled Paint, Wild Honey, Brown Sugar(Ranger) PAPER:Vintage Cream, Kraft (Papertrey Ink)
OTHER: Circle Punch(EK Success); Button, Twine (Papertrey Ink)
FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

Attitude of Gratitude - New PTI :-)

Hello...

This last weekend was a busy one - it was my Dad's birthday, and I was having people over for dinner.  My latest PTI order showed up on Saturday - I couldn't wait to ink those goodies up - so today I did.

I am already in Fall mode - (even though I had to cave and turn the A/C back on today!) so I inked up those adorable Ginkgo leaves in Wild Honey.  I LOVE the way it turned out!

Thanks for stopping by!
Kristen

SUPPLIES
STAMPS: Harvest Berries, Gratitude Journal(Papertrey Ink)
INK: Wild Honey, Peeled Paint, Brown Sugar (Ranger)
PAPER: Vintage Cream, Kraft (PTI)
ADHESIVES: MyStik Permanent Runner, Crafty Foam Tape(SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L)
OTHER: Flower Die Cut(Papertrey Ink) Brad
FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

Upcycling!

Just wanted to share my post that is up at the Crafty Power Blog.

Everybody is going “green” these days, and crafters are no exception! What better way to reduce our carbon footprint, then reusing items that would normally go in the garbage?  Upcycling is taking something that no longer serves its original purpose – and altering it into something useful.

Adhesive Sheets make it easy to repurpose the packaging into something fun.  I started out, by measuring all the sides of the box.  I then applied the adhesive sheets to my paper – and cut all the pieces to fit.

I wanted to make sure I included that cute little window, so I also used a Spellbinders die to cut my own window – this way, once the paper was applied, the window would still be visible.

Once all the paper was applied, I used a foam brush and some black acrylic paint to dry brush all the edges.  This is an easy way to camouflage the very edge of the box – that didn’t get covered with paper.

I then diecut a second Spellbinders Label out of teal cardstock to make the window pop.  

Once I found the right image, I matted it onto cream cardstock using Crafty Foam Tape.  

Have I mentioned how awesome Crafty Power Tape is? Its uses are ENDLESS. For this project, I used a bit of it to adhere the large button to my diecut flower center.

The last step is to fill your box with tasty goodies… in my case, I used Snickerdoodles. YUM!

-Kristen

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"

Busy weekend ahead...

Well, I have a very busy weekend ahead...work tomorrow and then Sunday we are getting together at my mom's for our monthly cardmaking party for Operation Write Home :-)

Before the hustle and bustle of the weekend gets started, I wanted to share 2 cards I made this evening.

The first one I made using Flower Fusion 6 (again!).  I started by stamping the solid image in Versa Mark on the Kraft base.  Then I stamped the outline in Malted Milk on the white cardstock pieces. Finally, I stamped the outline in Vintage Cream on Ocean Tides that I had die cut.  Not sure if you can tell, but I also stamped the leaves in Versa Mark using Background Basics: Sheet Music. The last step was to stamp the sentiment using Peeled Paint.

The second card was made using my all-time favorite set from PTI - Peaceful Garden.  I knew it would be my favorite the minute I saw the sneak peeks!  For this card, I stamped the Kraft base, again using Versa Mark - but with the design from Postmarks.  Then I stamped Vintage Cream cardstock with Malted Milk, using Background Basics: Newsprint before cutting it out with a Spellbinders label. On top of that, I stamped the Bamboo image from Peaceful Garden and the little bee from Postmarks using Frayed Burlap.  I then added the sentiment with Fountain Pen, and as a final touch, added the three little dew drops.

Have a great weekend everybody!

-Kristen

From me to YOU!

Well, the weekend seems to be just about over... wah wahhh... I had plans to be really productive this weekend, and yet - somehow other things kept getting in the way.  Not wanting the weekend to be a TOTAL waste, I rummaged through my scrap basket and made a quick card.  I wanted to experiment with using die cuts in the negative... in other words, use what was "left" after you die cut your image. Its a technique I think I will go back to in the future... had to stay small and simple this time  :-)

SUPPLIES 
STAMPS: Flower Fusion 6(Papertrey Ink)
INK: Fountain Pen, Peeled Paint(Ranger)
PAPER: Pasta Fagioli (JilliBean Soup), Kraft, Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink)
ADHESIVES: Crafty Foam Tape, MyStik Permanent(SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L)
OTHER: Butterfly Punch(EK Success), Button
FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

Garden Note Cards

Hello Everyone!

Today, I am sharing a set of note cards that I did for the SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L booth at CHA.  I created a set of 6 note cards - each one a little different.

For the seed packet (hanging on the basket), I stamped and die cut the seed packet frame from a piece of vellum to which I had applied an Adhesive Sheet.  

Thanks for looking!
Kristen

Supplies:

Paper: Pasta Fagioli (Jillibean Soup); Vellum & Textured Cardstock (Paper Studio)

Stamps: Garden Variety, Botanical Silhouettes, Tiny Tags (Papertrey Ink); Vegtastic (PaperSmooches)

Ink: Wild Honey, Peeled Paint, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder, Seed Packet, Fountain Pen (Ranger); London Fog, Timber Brown (Tsukineko)

Other: Crinkle Ribbon, Twine, Buttons

DieCuts & Punches: Seed Packet, Tiny Tags, Seed Packet Frame, Garden Variety, Sending You, Beautiful Blooms (Papertrey Ink); Label (Spellbinders); Scallop Card (Sizzix); Circles, Butterfly (Ek Success); Edger (Fiskars)

Peaceful Garden Cards

2 posts in one day???? I know, I know... I was extra productive today (i.e. procrastinating on OTHER things!)

Today I am also sharing a card set I made with the new set called Peaceful Garden.  I think this is my favorite set so far. I used Ocean Tides and Ripe Avocado papers, paired with Vintage Cream and Kraft.

SUPPLIES
STAMPS: Peaceful Garden (Papertrey Ink)
INK: Peeled Paint, Weathered Wood, Pumice Stone, Tea Dye, Walnut Stain, Fountain Pen(Ranger)
PAPER: Ocean Tides, Ripe Avocado, Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink), Kraft (Paper Studio)
ADHESIVES: 3d Foam Squares, MyStik Permanent Strips(SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L)
OTHER: Twine(Papertrey Ink)
FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

Baby Thank you!

Hello :-)

Today I wanted to share with you some Baby Thank You cards I made. I love the way the new PTI Think Big Favorites are the PERFECT size for so many things! I also love the way different sets can be used together seamlessly (in this case, Bundle Of Love and Garden Variety!)

I even went ahead and stamped some coordinating envelopes.  Have a great weekend!!

SUPPLIES
STAMPS: Bundle of Love, Garden Variety, Flower Fusion, Think Big Favorites(Papertrey Ink)
INK: Chewing Gum, Stick Candy, Cough Syrup, Soap Powder, Fountain Pen (Ranger)
PAPER: Kraft, Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink)
ADHESIVES: MyStik Permanent Strips(SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L)
OTHER: Copics
FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

Papertrey Ink July Blog Hop!

Its been awhile since I have participated in the monthly PTI Blog Hops so I thought I would jump right back into it this month.  I couldn't have picked a better month!

This months challenge offered up this photo for inspiration:

I have to admit, its not a color combination I would have EVER put together on my own, but I find that together they are so wonderfully pleasing to the eye!  This is the card I made, using this photo for inspiration:

There were a lot of elements to this photo that really spoke to me - and I tried to translate them to the card.  For starters, the wood detail of the bench seat... I used three Postage die cuts and inked them to make them appear dimensional.  I also mimicked the cushion, by adding a simple green strip across the card.  I matted the cream card stock with the orange - but only on the sides - much like the orange curtains in the photo are framing the window.

I brought the brown of the wooden blinds into the card, by matting everything on a Kraft base.

To recreate the effect of the pillows, I took inspiration from the pattern on the blanket, and stamped the Blooms die cuts and the leaves with the Mehndi Medallion and Background Basics: Newsprint stamps before cutting them out.

I added the sentiment to the top right to balance the flower at the bottom left. 

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed HOPPING along :-)

-Kristen

SUPPLIES

STAMPS: Mehndi Medallion, Background Basics: Newsprint, Wreath for All Seasons, Label Basics(Papertrey Ink)

INK: Wild Honey, Broken China, Peeled Paint, Tea Dye, Brown Sugar(Ranger)

PAPER: Vintage Cream, Kraft (PTI), Paprika, Parakeet (Bazzill)

ADHESIVES: MyStik Permanent Strips, 3D Foam Squares(SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L)

OTHER: Angled Labels, Bloom Builders II, Postage, Sending You Die Cuts(Papertrey Ink) Butterfly Punch (EK Success)

FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

Gr8Kid - Get Your Game on!

Today I am sharing a card I made for a friend whose son is sick.  Get well cards are always tough for kids - and I wanted to make it something he could relate to.  What little boy doesn't love video games?

I started by repeatedly stamping various game controllers and fillers in grey ink.  This gave me a great patterned paper that was exactly the look I was hoping for!

The next step was to stamp the Labels in coordinating colors, and then add my images

Finally, I added a little tag at the bottom - to let him know he is a GR8 KID! :-)

Here's hoping he gets better SOON!


SUPPLIES
STAMPS: Boy Basics: Game On, Label Basics (Papertrey Ink)
INK: Chili Pepper, Faded Jeans, Fountain Pen (Ranger), London Fog (Tsukineko)
PAPER: Blue (Core'dinations), Red, White (Paper Studio)
ADHESIVES: MyStik Permanent Strips, 3D Foam Squares(SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L)
OTHER: Angled Label DieCut(Papertrey Ink), Circle Punch (EK Success), Pinking Shears  (Fiskars)
FINISHED SIZE: 5.75" x 5.75"

Star Spangled Picnic!

As tradition (or Miss Manners) will tell you – whenever you are invited to a party – you MUST bring something for the hostess.

Today’s project is a hostess gift I made to bring to the BBQ at my mom's house.

SUPPLIES
STAMPS: Gracious Vases, Tag Its #2 , Tiny Tags, Think Big Favorites #5 (Papertrey Ink)
INK: Lemon Drops, Chewing Gum, Soap Powder, Brown Sugar, Chicken Feed, Fountain Pen (Ranger), Pink (Hampton Arts)
PAPER: Dots & Stripes (Echo Park)
ADHESIVES: Adhesive Sheets, 3D Foam Squares (SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L)
OTHER: Tiny Tags Dies (Papertrey Ink), Label (Spellbinders) Circle, Star Punches (EK Success), Border Punch (Fiskars) Embroidery Floss