Who's In Your Garden - Butterflies

MAR18VSNH

All supplies Papertrey Ink, unless otherwise stated.

Stamps

Butterfly Blooms and A Bit More Butterfly Blooms

Inks

Hibiscus, Melon Berry, Green Parakeet, Onyx Black (Versafine)

Papers

Hibiscus Burst Pattern Pack, White Linen Card Stock (fresh snow) and Vellum

Accessories

Dies - Butterfly Blooms and To the Point - Edgers II

VersaMark, Embossing Buddy, Embossing Gun, White Filigree Fine Art Embossing Powder, Nuvo Crystal Drops Gloss - Simply White

Copics - Y32 (Cashmere), RV04 (Shock Pink) and RV13 (Tender Pink)

3D Foam Adhesive Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives)

Gemini Die Cutting and Embossing Machine 

MAR18VSNN - Refrain from Color Floral

Challenge to make floral with no color.  I heat embossed with white embossing paper onto black card stock.

All supplies Papertrey Ink, unless otherwise stated.

Stamp Set:  Better Together

Inks:  None

Paper:  White Linen Card Stock and True Black Card Stock

Accessories:
Embossing Buddy, Filigree Fine Art Embossing Powder (Superior), Versa Mark Watermark Stamp Pad (Tsukineko), Embossing Gun, Two layers of Foam Square Adhesives (Scapbook Adhesives), Dies from Better Together, Gemini Die Cutting Machine

Thinking of You Garden of Many Colors

MAR18VSNM - A Garden of Many Colors

Looked at challenge last night and during my sleep I was thinking about it and got up this morning and made this card.

All products Papertrey Ink, unless otherwise stated.

Link to Challenge:  https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/virtual-stamp-night-f54/mar18vsnm-~-garden-many-colors-~-sat-mar-24-7-pm-et-t623515.html

Stamp Sets
Banner Sentiments (text) and Garden Gate Make It Market Kit

Inks
Autumn Rose, Berry Sorbet, Aqua Mist, Lovely Lady, Spring Rain, Harvest Gold, Bright Buttercup and Green Parakeet, as well as Onyx Black (Versafine)

Papers
Green Parakeet an White Linen Card Stocks (Fresh Snow)

Accessories
Garden Gate Die, Quilted Banner Die, Foam Dimensionals, and Gemini Die Cutting Machine

Green Thumb

MAR18VSNL - Popping Up

All products Papertrey Ink, unless otherwise stated.

Stamp Sets:  Garden Variety and a floral set (its sitting somewhere under everything and I can't find it...so me).  When I find it I will edit my post.

Inks:  Raspberry Fizz, Lovely Lady, Kraft, Aqua, Green Parakeet

Papers:  Kraft and Vintage Cream Card Stocks

Accessories:  Garden Variety Dies, Floral Set Dies, Foam Pop Up Squares, Gemini Dies Cutting Machine

Seeds Sold Only in Packets

MAR18VSNG - Lilacs

I do not have lilac stamps so I used lilac colors as my theme.  All products Papertrey Ink, unless otherwise stated.

Stamp Sets
Garden Variety (text), Flower Favorites, Gathered Garden (Bow)

Inks
Versafine Onyx Black, VersaMark (Tsukneko), Lilac Grace, Green Parakeet and Amethyst Allure

Papers
Lilac Grace Card Stock and White Linen Card Stock (fresh snow) 

Accessories:
Dies - Mix and Mat Pretty Brackets, Flower Favorites, Gathered Garden (bow)
White Pearl, Dimensional Foam and Gemini Die Cutting Machine

Tweety Bird

MAR18VSNKIDS Challenge

I had to improvise on some things such as using buttons for feet.  I didn't have any beads that were large enough for twine to go through.  I also used double sided pattern paper.  All products used are Papertrey Ink unless otherwise stated.  This would be a fun project to do with my granddaughter.

Stamp Set
None

Inks
None

Paper
Bitty Big Hawaiian Shores Patterned Paper Collection, Harvest Gold Patterned Paper and Bright Buttercup Card Stock

Accessories
2" Circle Punch (Marvy), Googly Eyes, Hawaiian Shores Buttons, Aqua and White Twine

Come Fly With Me My Dear Friend

VSN Challenge MAR18VSNF - Come Fly With Me

I need to get better on my photography, it seems crooked.
All products are Papertrey Ink unless otherwise stated.

Stamp Set
Birds and Blooms

Inks
Green Parakeet, Spring Rain, Aqua Mist, Lovely Lady, Classic Kraft and Versafine Onyx Black

Papers
Spring Rain Card Stock and Harvest Gold Patterned Pack

Accessories
Dies - Birds and Blooms
Other - Blue Seam Binding (Hug Snug), Foam Dimensionals and Gemini Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

How about a Desert Garden

VSN Challenge for a desert garden.  I only have one stamp set that relates to desert type plants.  I added the sandpaper at the bottom of the card to represent the sand.  All products Papertrey Ink, unless otherwise stated.

Stamp Sets
Supper Succulents

Inks
Prairie Grass and Canyon Clay

Papers
Kraft Card Stock and White Linen Card Stock (fresh snow)

Accessories
Sand Paper, Foam Dimensionals, Super Succulents Dies, and Gemini Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

MAR18VSND ~ Let the Sun Shine with Yellow

VSN Challenge:  Let the Sunshine In.  One of the choices was to make a card with yellow. 
All supplies Papertrey Ink, unless otherwise stated

Stamp Sets:
Stitching Garden (leaves and smaller flowers)
Farmer's Market Florals (main flower)
Brushed Birds (bird)

Ink:
Harvest Gold, Bright Buttercup, Green Parakeet, Prairie Grass, Lovely Lady, Autumn Rose and Dark Chocolate

Papers:
White Linen Card Stock (fresh snow) and Bitty Big Harvest Gold Patterned Paper Collection

Accessories:
Dies - Shape Shifters Oval 1, Stitching Garden, Brushed Birds, Farmer's Market Florals
Foam Dimensionals and Gemini Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

MAR18VSNC - Water Your Garden

Challenge Water Color on Yupo paper.  Unfortunately, I do not have this paper so I substituted Water Color Paper.

Stamp Set:  Vintage Linens (PTI)

Ink:  Memories Dye Ink (Black)

Paper:  Prima Watercolor Paper and White Linen Card Stock (fresh snow)

Accessories:
Colore Water Colors:  Medium Yellow, Emerald Green, Rose and Cerulean Blue
Water and water color brushes
Vintage Linens Dies, Foam Dimensionals, Nuvo Crystal Drops (Simply White)
Gemini Die Cutting Machine

SCS MAR18VSNB - Welcome to the Hive

Splitcoaststampers VSN Challenge B - Bee Kind

Stamp Set:  Honey Bees and Sentiments (PTI)

Inks:  Onyx Black (Versafine), Saffron Spice, Bright Buttercup, Honey Nut, Summer Sunrise, Harvest Gold (all PTI)

Papers:  Bitty Big Harvest Gold Patterned Paper (PTI), White Linen Card Stock (PTI) and Black (SU)

Accessories
Dies:  Honey Bees
Stencil:  Hexagon
Other:  Stencil Dauber, Dimensional Foam Squares and Gemini Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Splitcoaststamper's March 2018 VSNA - Wild Things

Splitcoaststampers March VSN - Wild Things

First challenge and already excited.  The challenge is to show me something that could GROW wild in your garden... wild flowers, mushrooms, weeds, etc. 

Stamp Set
Who's That Garden Girl (MFT)

Inks
Versafine Onyx Black

Papers
Blueberry Sky Pattern Pack, Blueberry Sky Card Stock and White Linen (fresh snow) Card Stock - all PTI

Accessories:
Dies:  Fun Frames Die (PTI),
Copics:  YG13 (Chartreuse), YG17 (Grass Green), T4 (Toner Grey), B95 (Light Grayish Cobalt) and E55 (Light Camel) 
Stampin Writer (YoYo Yellow) - SU
Dimensional Foam and Gemini Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

XOXO

This morning I wanted to play with this year's Papertrey Anniversary Set called "Mixed Bouquet".  Consequently, this is my creation with the addition of what I consider a complimentary but older set called "Fresh Floral Wrap Ups".

All products Papertrey Ink, unless otherwises stated

Stamp Sets
Mixed Bouquet and Fresh Floral Wrap Ups

Inks
Lemon Tart, Bright Buttercup, Green Parakeet, Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky and Versafine Onyx Black

Papers
Spring Rain Pattern Pack and White Linen - Fresh Snow as well as vellum (used on top of Fresh Floral Wrap and Spring Rain Pattern Pack

Accessories
Dies - Fresh Floral Wrap Ups, Mixed Bouquet and Gathered Garden (bow)
White Lace, Dimensionals, Nuvo Jewel Drops (Sea Breeze), Gemini Machine

SC688

Splitcoaststamper's Sketch Challenge #SC688

I decided to make a card for Splitcoaststamper's Wednesdays Sketch Challenge.  I haven't been able to participate much in past.  My new resolve is to participate in as many challenges as I can this year.

All products are Papertrey Ink, unless otherwise stated.

Stamp Sets
Hello Sunshine (text) and Embellished Elegance

Inks
Lemon Tart, Aqua Mist, Pure Poppy and Onyx Black (Versafine)

Papers
White Linen Card Stock (Fresh Snow), Lemon Tart Pattern Paper, Nostalgic Motions Patterned Paper Collection

Accessories
Dies - Embellished Elegance, Noted:  Scallop A2 Dies
Ribbon - Lemon Tart Gross Grain Ribbon
Glossy Accents
Gemini Die Cutting Machine

Translucent Glass Effect - PTI Create Along with us - March 2018

For the challenge I wanted to try the "translucent glass effect" from Betsy Veldman's tip and vase examples.  In addition, I hadn't pulled out my butterfly stamps in a long, long time and with a new butterfly release this month I included a butterfly as well.

All products Papertrey Ink, unless otherwise stated.

Challenge Link:  https://blog.papertreyink.com/2018/03/create-along-with-us-march-2018/

Stamp Sets:  Color Pop Butterflies, Life is Beautiful, Bloomin Cute

Inks:  VersaMark (Tsukneko), Onyx Black (Versafine), Lovely Lady and Grass (Fresh Ink)

Papers:  Chicken Scratch Gingham Patterned Paper Collection, Bitty Big:  Pink Posey Patterned Collection, Vellum Card Stock, White Linen Cardstock - Fresh Snow

Accessories:
Dies - Shape Shifters Circle One, Quilted Tag, Life is Beautiful, Color Pop Butterflies, Bloomin Cute
Embossing - Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel - Clear and Zing Aqua Colored Embossing Powder, Embossing Gun
Other - Gemini Embossing and Die Cutting Machine and Foam Adhesive

PTI Make It Monday Challange:: Color Wheel Cards

Lexi's Papertrey Make it Monday Challenge:: Color Wheel Cards.  Challenge may be found at https://blog.papertreyink.com/2018/03/make-it-monday-314-color-wheel-cards/

I have been wanting to break open and play with the newly released "Seasonal Borders:  Spring".  As the name applies it is a border die that includes dies and stamps for the individual florals and leaf.  I had to stop myself from using the Farmer's Market Floral Set (just can't set it down). 

The center of the florals include a black inked stamen which I did to draw in the black background and bow.  Speaking of the bow - I hope I never run out of this black/white gingham ribbon (its my favorite).

All stamps and supplies are Papertrey Ink, Inc.  unless otherwise stated.

Stamp Set
Seasonal Borders:  Spring

Inks
Sweet Blush, Green Parakeet, Lilac Grace, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Lemon Tart, Bright Buttercup and Onyx Black (Versafine)

Papers
White Linen Card Stock - Fresh Snow and True Black Card Stock

Accessories
Dies - Seasonal Borders:  Spring and Shape Shifters:  Circle 1
Black/White Gingham Ribbon
Foam Adhesives
Gemini Machine

I'm Cuckoo for You

I was inspired by Mary Rose's Cafe https://maryrosescafe.blogspot.com/2018/02/pti-11th-anniversary-retirement-list.html creation.  I used slightly different colors, different text placement, base for clock and the addition of leaves.

I pulled out one of my stampin up colors of all time "Groovy Guava" for the accent color.

Supplies are all PTI unless otherwise stated.

Stamps
Tick Tock and Farmer's Market Florals

Inks
Groovy Guava (SU), Classic Kraft, Spring Moss, Prairie Grass, Onyx Black (Versafine)

Paper
Chicken Scratch Gingham Patterned Paper Collection, White Linen Card Stock (fresh snow)

Accessories:
Mix and Mat - Postal Die, Tick Tock Dies, Farmer's Market Floral Leaf Die, Foam Adhesive and Gemini Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

It's Your Birthday Birdie

I just can't stop using the brushed birds and Farmer's Market Florals.  In addition, I am adoring the newly released "Shape Shifters:  Circle 1 Die.  The embossed background was highlighted with white ink using a dauber.

All products used are Papertrey Ink, unless otherwise stated.

Stamp Sets
Brushed Birds, Farmer's Market Florals and  Tick Tock  (text)

Inks
Onyx Black (Versafine), White (SU), Lovely Lady, Autumn Rose, Prairie Grass, Bright Buttercup

Paper
White Linen - Fresh Snow and Lovely Lady Card Stocks

Accessories
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (unknown name), Shape Shifters:  Circle 1 Die, Farmer's Market Florals Dies, Brushed Birds Die, Quilted Tag Die, Dauber, Foam Adhesive and Gemini Embossing and Die Cutting Machine