PTI October Blog Hop

Now THIS is an irresistible graphic.    The other colour combinations didn't really grab me but they would have been more of a challenge, if that was what I was looking for this week.  But, let's face it, term 4 at school, heading up to Christmas, the old brain cells are already in overload mode.  

Tomorrow the Grade 4's go up to Middle School for the day - mixed emotions for my daughter, but she won't be alone there.  The parents are invited to morning chapel then a tour of middle school, quite looking forward to it.  

Anyway, onto the card for this month's blog hop.  I wanted to imitate the panels behind the wreath, but the handmade version didn't work so went with an embossing folder.  The wreath looked odd in any other colour than brown but probably could have used a lighter tone. 

What you need

Cardstock - PTI white, raspberry fizz, Hawaiian Shores

Stamps - PTI Wreath for all Seasons;  Tree Trimming Trio (sentiment)

Ink - SU Early Espresso;  PTI Hawaiian Shores

Embossing Folder - Sizzix

Die - PTI Ribbon Tails

Twine - The Twinery (Caribbean)

Gems - Kaisercraft

Springtime ... but it feels like winter

After the very warm days we had over the weekend, yesterday it poured with rain (nobody is complaining after having none for 2 months), and today it is very windy and cold.  Just can't pick it at the moment.

I have been wanting to get into the Hero Arts challenge a little more regularly, given the number of their stamps I have, which have hardly been touched.  So with a bit of help from a couple of other challenges, as the inspiration around here is a bit low, here is what I have come up with.

I have found lately that I need cards without a sentiment. When I write to my family, yes, snail mail style,  they love to get a card

What you need

Cardstock - PTI white

Stamps - HA Lotus Leaves, Pattern Hearts and Flowers, Year round sentiments.

Ink - SU Primrose Petals, Early Espresso;  Memento Cantaloupe.

Seam Binding - SU Pear Pizzazz

Gems - Kaisercraft

Summer is on the way .....

Great colours, great sketch!  After an appallingly hot day yesterday we had the mildest weather today.  Spring in Brisbane is a complete anathema to me, especially this year.  Normally we would have a bit of rain about this time, bur absolutely nothing, hence my rose investment has needed a great deal of watery indulgence.  This paid off today with milder weather but tomorrow will be just as hot again (of course it is a working day).  

Anyway, to the card,  afew new purchases from SU - the punch and pink paper.  It is hard to see the flower background as it is lovely and subtle.  But I know my aunt in Victoria will love this.  

What you need

Cardstock - SU black, white

DSP - SU Neutrals and Brights Collections

Stamps - SU Organic Grace;  Hero Arts Year Round Sentiments 

Ink - SU Pretty in Pink;  Memento Tuxedo Black

Punch - SU Elegant Butterfly

Die - MFT Fishtail Flag Stax

Twine - MME Lime Twist

Gems - Kaisercraft

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Now, this one was slightly trickier -  which colour would be the dominant one.  Blue won out with a contribution from my Cristina Re paper collection.  I really wanted to use the striped image but had nothing, not even a stamp to imitate that.This is one of those endlessly useful "no sentiment" cards.

What you need

Cardstock - BB white; PTI Spring Rain, New Leaf, white

DSP - Cristina Re; PTi Men of Life

Stamps - PTI - Pretty Peonies

Ink - SU Daffodil Delight

Die - SU Branch with Leaves

Ribbon - Daffodil Delight satin

Pearls - SU