PTI May 2013 Blog Hop

A beautiful winter's day here in Brisbane.  The perfect time to get some outdoor jobs done.  My husband and father-in-law have just built 2 side gates, which I love (if you can love gates) and now my job is to paint them.  I actually quite like painting and it gets me out of the housework!  

I had SOOOO much trouble picking a colour palette, I loved them all.  So went with the pink - no surprise there!  But I also missed last months challenge - tilted.  Therefore I have combined both challenges and am very happy with the result.

What you need
Cardstock - PTI white
Stamps - PTI Embroidered Blooms, Think Big Favourites
Ink - Versafine Onyx Black;  PTI Raspberry Fizz, Hibiscus Burst, Ripe Avocado;  Memento Tangelo
Black Marker
Gems - Kaisercraft

Pinspired No. 9

I think I will just make the deadline for this challenge.  Where has the week gone - well with a husband away and and child sick - up the spout.  Anyway, enough moaning,  a day playing mummy has allowed my to stamp YAY!  

All those rich pinks and golds, yum!  Had to have a go.  I think at the bottom of the graphic are sequins so I have added them.  Not my thing necessarily, but having a daughter, I have TONNES of them.  But didn't want to take it any further.

What you neeed
Cardstock - BB pink; Canson shimmer gold
Stamps - PTI Embroidered Blooms
Ink - Versamark
Embossing Powder - Zing! Glitter Black
Punch - SU
Sequins

? Christmas ..... already!

I have had the Festive Friday challenge sitting in my to do list for quite some time, but this is the first time I have attempted it.  So to go with that, the latest WMS Christmas card challenge, hosted by Charmaine Stack and the theme is Glitter.

So, lots of glitter and my favourite Christmas sweet treat - Gingerbread.  I am too lazy to decorate it but love baking and of course eating it (any time of year really).  

What you need

Cardstock - PTI white

Glitter card - Bella! Glitz Rouge

Stamps - WMS Nutcracker Sweet, Candy Jar Christmas Fillers

Ink - SU Early Espresso

Punch - SU scallop

Stickles - Red, Diamond

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I missed the dessert option for Dynamic Duos, initially but I was determined to use a bear for this sketch.  Must be telepathic!  

What you need

Cardstock - PTI white; SU Pacific Point

Stamps - PTI Baby Button Basics

Ink - VersafinStame Onyx Black;  Memento Bahama Blue

Copic T1

Various punches - SU

Glossy Accents

Goosebumps - K and Company

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And finally for this weekend - 2 colours I don't use much and 1 quite a bit.  And yes, you guessed it, another piece of 12 x 12 bites the dust - very satisfying!  I admit to a bit of recycling too.  The twine around the button came with my first (I anticipate many more) consignments of Cas-ual Fridays Stamps.  I had a very hard time limiting the number of stamp sets.  It's all Susan Raihala's fault, she has created some really great cards with these stamps lately.

I digress.  More baby cards, male or female this time I think

What you need

Cardstock - PTI white;  SU Calypso Coral, Island Indigo

Patterned Paper - Pebbles Inc Ever After (Sparkle)

Stamps - PTI Baby Button Basics

Ink  - Versafine Onyx Black

Die - SB classic scalloped circles

Pen - SU Calypso Coral

Button - PTI

Friday afternoon fun

This card started out a very different beast.  Let us just say, no glitter was involved.  But a quick trip to one of my favourite bloggers, led me to this Julie Ebersole for Ellen Hutson.  I had to try it.  Love the effect but, man does that ink travel fast!  Had to do a few quick fixes, but it is quite forgiving.

This photo, hopefully gives  a better idea of the  glitter.

But ... maybe not

What you need

Cardstock - PTI black, white

Big Shot Multi purpose adhesive sheets - SU

Stamps - HA Pattern Hearts and Flowers, Year Round Sentiments

Ink - Brilliance Graphite Black

Copics - YG05, YG17, R11, R14, R46,Colourless Blender

Glitter - Glitter Ritz Microfine Opaque white

Gems - Kaisercraft

A couple of mid-week cards

It's been a grey old day here today, looks like winter is not far away.  All children in Grades 3, 5, 7, and 9 are completing 3 days of national testing on numeracy and literacy today.  Stress over for another 2 years!  Most parents I have spoken to recently are completely in the dark about what the testing is designed to highlight - where an individual child may need help, or how well the school is teaching the test.  I saw one of my daughter's friends this morning before they headed off to orchestra, and said good luck with Maths today, R said, "Is that what we are doing today, I'll do whatever they put in front of me" . I guess that's how to handle it .

Anyway a chic card for a very chic ensemble.  I didn't want to do black and white stripes necessarily, then remembered this DSP.  The other details I wanted to highlight were the belt and buckle and the model walking away from camera, just over her shoulder.  The stamping didn't work quite as well as hoped so I went over it with the Molotow paint pen.

What you need

Cardstock - PTI black; Canson shimmer gold

DSP - SU Neutrals Collection

Stamps - PTI Think Big Favourites

Ink - Memories Unicorn white

Molotow paint pen

Buckle

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Next up is one of my favourite challenges which I have missed the passed few weeks.  So this being a birthday celebration, we got to choose a favourite colour palette from the past year.  This is one from the last couple of weeks and while we are on the theme of slightly masculine cards, I think this one could be used for a young boy.

I had thought to stamp stripes but knew that would end up in too much wasted cardstock, so went with strips of card.  Not much stamping I admit, but love the effect.

What you need
Cardstock - Gina K white;  SU Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie
Stamps - HA Year Round Sentiments, Many Birthday Messages; PTI Star Prints
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie
Die - MFT Star Stax

Little Boy Blue .....

My Mum needed a baby card for one of her former students, now a long term friend.  As usual I had more girly stuff than masculine, so, never one to not use up another piece of my 12 x 12 pile, I came up with this one.  

 What you need

Cardstock - Gina K white; BB brown; X-press It blending card
Patterned paper - Pebbles New Arrival (Mommy's Boy)
Stamps - PTI Baby Button Basics, Star Prints
Ink - Memento Rich Cocoa, Summer Sky
Copics - B12, B14
Silver Organza
Button - PTI (Spring Rain)
DMC thread

Miscellany on Sunday

First up is my entry for the Case Study Design Team call.  The brief was to interpret a piece by your personal "muse".  For me, it's Debbie Olson - I am completely in awe of her colouring, precision and her ability to put patterned papers together.  This card encompasses pretty much all of these things.  I am completely unable to incorporate this much detail without it looking a mess.  So with my simplified version, I have used the colours, scallops and of course seam binding.  

I think my Mum will love this card for Mother's Day next Sunday.  My family will be out doing the annual Mother's Day Classic, a walk/run to raise funds for breast cancer.  It has become a bit of a tradition with us, and usually followed by a gorgeous breakfast somewhere.

What you need

Cardstock - PTI white, Aqua Mist, red; X-press It Blending paper

Patterned paper - PTI Aqua Mist collection

Stamps - PTI All Booked Up, Mat Stack 3 Collection;  Verve One Person (sentiment)

Ink - HA Soft Pool;  Memento Lady Bug, Tuxedo Black

Die - MFT small scallop

Copics - R12, R14, R17; T4, T4; YG13;  BG11, BG13

Sean Binding ?

Ooh, just noticed the very latest Paper Players challenge is for Mother's Day.

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I generally don't need this type of card, but you just never know.  I love the calm effect of this grass stamp, I hope it sees some more ink soon.

What you need

Cardstock - PTI Kraft, brown white

Stamps - HA Silhouette grass;  PTI Think Big Favourites.

Ink - SU Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Early Espresso

Square Punch - SU

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I have saved the cutest for last!

What a gorgeous little girl!  Oh, and the outfit is beautiful too.  I hate to think how much it costs.  I remember buying my daughter a reasonably costly ensemble when she was about 6 months, then fretted every time she wore it, that food would end up all over it - which of course it did.  Very silly on my part, but she looked divine for 5 minutes.

I couldn't quite tell whether the top was pink or cream but it doesn't really matter as it's for a little girl.  Congratulations Aga, enjoy this time as it REALLY does go in a flash.

What you need

Cardstock - PTI Sweet Blush, Black;  Canson metallic gold

Stamps - PTI Background Basics:  Dots and Spots;  Mega Mixed Messages

Ink - Versamark;  Memento Tuxedo Black

Embossing Powder - Zing! Matt Black

Die - MFT Bow

Pearl - Kaisercraft

Corner Rounder - We R Memory Keepers

Play Date Cafe # 178

I was going to save this colour combination for the PTI Blog Hop, but got a bit carried away and did it anyway.  It is amazing what you uncover in your collection when you go looking.  Now, quiet to those Nay sayers, you know who you are.  Yes, I have a lot of stamps that I haven't used but they get used eventually.  SEE!!!

It looks quite a bit more vibrant in real life and the silver gems really add something.

What you need

Cardstock - SU white, Basic Grey

Stamps - PTI Background Basics Spots and Dots;  WMS Compact Sentiments

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, London Fog, Dandelion, Rose Bud

Die - MFT Fishtail Flag Stax

Gems - Kaisercraft

4 cards for Sunday

 It's been a while, but I have been busy.  Getting rid of a lot of 12 x 12 paper into cards and able to use it in a few Christmas cards as well.  Thanks to all those lovely people who took the time to wish my daughter well with getting braces on, so thoughtful.  She has come through it really well and is not very noticeable.  The first few days were a diet of tomato soup and Nurofen but things are pretty much back to normal.  It helped too, that she had friends over the following 2 days to take her mind of it.

Now for some cards, which came together remarkably quickly

Loved this sketch as soon as I saw it.  I thought of stitching over  the stripes, glad I didn't, and love the look of the final result.

What you need

Cardstock - BB Navy, Red;  PTI white

Stamps - HA Year Round Sentiments

Dies - PTI Hearts;  MFT Fishtail Flag Stax

Ink - SU Real Red

Gems - SU

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What a stunning dress!  So elegant!

I didn't want to mess around with it too much, and glad I didn't add anymore leaves.  I know there was no red in the graphic, but, hey, it was still on my desk.

What you need

Cardstock - PTI white

Stamps - PTI Embroidered Blooms

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Real Red

Gems - Kaisercraft

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Who can resist red and kraft/cream.  I used the picture in the top right corner and in the process used up another paper from my stash.  Couldn't think of any better stamp set to use than the Nordic style Folk Art Florals.

What you need

Cardstock - PTI Kraft, cream, red

Patterned Paper - American Crafts

Stamps - Wplus9 Folk Art Florals;  Verve (sentiment)

Ink - SU Real Red;  PTI Kraft

Dies - Spellbinders Classic Rectangles

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Unusual from me, so few combined challenge cards, but couldn't not go without doing it.  More black but I love it with grey, and even though Father's Day for us is in September, my card is already done.

 What you need
Cardstock - PTI white, black;  Silver glitter Doodlebug ?
Stamps - PTI A Little Argyle;  Wplus9 Woodgrain Silhouettes (sentiment)
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, London Fog, Grey Flannel
Dies - PTI Pretty Peonies

Nearly missed it ! ...

Really wanted to get this challenge in before expiry.  I have seen these images so many times on Pinterest and am so envious of the wonderful nails, nevermind the polish.

So, that said, I knew I had some graduated papers somewhere, this was the only one I could find, but hopefully you get the effect.  And yes, my polished girl is making another appearance, as I always stamp a couple of images, in case of mistakes.  Now I look at the photo, she doesn't pop quite as much as I thought she would.  But her polish IS glittery.  

What you need

Cardstock - BB white;  PTI black, X-press It blending card

Patterned paper - Cosmo Cricket Coral Bloom

Stamps - MFT Polished to Perfection

Ink - Versamark, Memento Tuxedo Black

Copics

Embossing Powder - Zing! Mat Black

Palette Glitter