Papertrey January Blog Hop Challenge

I used unusual colors for a valentine type card, which was not planned but as I added each element it came together that way.  I started with a desire to create my own background pattern paper.  The temptation to add buttons or a ribbon was overwhelming, however in the end I left it as is.

SUPPLIES

Stamp Sets:
Love Lives Here (flower in background pattern and on circles in the middle of the two flowers on the heart as well as the heart stamp on the background pattern paper), Cable Gram (text on heart)

Ink:
Versa Mark, Avocado, Scarlet Jewell

Paper:
Avocado, White and Scarlet Jewell Card Stock as well as avocado pattern pack (dotted paper)

Accessories:
Winter White Embossing Powder, Embossing Gun, Journal Die #8, Heart Print Dies, Song Birds Die (flower), Double Ended Banner Dies, Dimensionals, Cuttle Bug Machine

Planner Setup Using Monthly Moments and PTI Stamps

Although I tried using electronic gadgets to keep my appointments I had three different places with appointments, etc. and was so afraid I would forget something.  One time I showed up for an appointment I did not have but it was on my phone.  I have decided for my use a paper planner works the best.  I can keep all my appointments in one place, a to do list, etc.

I was getting my new planner ready for 2015.  Staring in my face was my monthly moments stamp sets and journal cards.  Most people use them for photo albums.  I thought - wow they would be wonderful for my planner.  So along with my washi tape supply, card stock, monthly moments stamp sets and journal cards I decorated my first week of February.

Since it was February, I used the February journal cards and monthly moments stamps.  I love how it turned out, although I am sure I will hone and improve my organization as I go along through the coming months.

Notice I also cut one of the journal cards and used it as a 'TO DO LIST', die cut the word February to put along the edge vertically.  The pens I like to use Bic Mark It ultra fine point permanent markers.  However, I found they leak through the paper onto the back side.  Using 3 x 2 1/2 sized paper from the monthly moments Journal Card Collection, I am able to write with my favorite pens with no problem.

Word Art Wednesday Challenge - January 14, 2015 #166

 

SUPPLIES

Stamp Set:
Birds and Blooms

Ink:
Melon Berry and Ripe Avocado

Paper:
Basic Grey, Spring Rain and White Card Stock as well as Black Polka Dot Designer Paper and Argyle Socks Designer Paper

Accessories:
Verse printed from Word Art Wednesday Blog at http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/ 
White Seam Binding, Birds and Blooms Dies and Big Shot

Splitcoaststampers Weekly Sketch Challenge #523

SUPPLIES

Stamp Set:
Birds and Blooms

Ink:
Pink Pirouette, Landscape, Aqua Mist, Classic Kraft and Smokey Shadow

Paper:
Pink Pirouette, White and Aqua Mist Card Stock as well as unknown Designer Paper

Accessories:
White Seam Binding, Glossy Accents, Birds and Blooms Dies, Dimensionals, Big Shot

Card Sketch Challenge may be found at:  http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/card-sketches-f41/sketch-challenge-523-%7B1-14-15%7D-t595740.html

Word Art Wednesday Challenge 165

 

 SUPPLIES

Stamp Sets:  Fabulous Frames

Ink:  Aqua Mist

Paper:  White and Aqua Card Stock as well as unknown designer paper

Accessories: Tinsel and Tags Sprigs Die (ribbon), rain drop (center of ribbon), scallop border punch, Fabulous Frames Die, Dimensionals, Big Shot and verse printed from Word Art Wednesday blog which may be found at http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

SC522 Sketch Challenge - Splitcoaststamper

Since the text said "Time to Uncork and Unwind", I decided to use cork on my creation.

SUPPLIES

Stamp Sets:  Uncorked

Ink:  Melon Berry, Dark Chocolate and Smokey Shadow

Paper:  Dark Chocolate and Melon Berry Card Stock as well as Melon Berry Pattern Paper

Accessories:  Uncorked Dies, Cork, Scallop Border Punch, Big Shot

I plan on making a second one but stamping something on the scallops at the bottom.

A Second Color In The Corner Card

SUPPLIES

Stamp Sets:  Birds and Blooms (sentiment), Damask Design (background), Delightful Dahlia Additions (floral and leaves)

Ink:  Sweet Blush, Autum Rose, Scarlett Jewell, Kraft, Simply Chartreause, Smokey Shadow

Paper:  Watercolor Paper and Kraft Card Stock

Accessories:  Water Color Crayons, Paint Brush, Water

I love how this one turned out muted.

With A Grateful Heart

Papertrey Ink Make It Monday Challenge #196 - Colorful Corners

SUPPLIES

Stamp Sets:
Birds and Blooms (Text), tinsel and Tags Sprigs (Florals) and Damask Design (Pale Background)

Inks:
Soft Stone, Harvest Gold, Landscape, Scarlet Jewel, Classic Kraft and Autum Rose

Paper:
Watercolor Paper and Kraft Card Stock

Accessories:
Ivory Lace, Rain Drops, Water and Brush

Thank you for viewing. Link to Danielle Flander's tutorial:  http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2015/01/make-it-monday-19-colorful-card-corners.html

Kindness

SUPPLIES

Stamp Set:
Pretty Petals Stamp Set (Papertrey Limited Edition) and Thank You Kindly (text)

Ink:
Sweet Blush and Smokey Shadow

Paper:
Sweet Blush and White Card Stock as well as unknown aqua designer paper

Accessories:
Stamp A Faire 2014 - 1940's Dies, 2" Circle Die, 2 1/8" Circle Scallop Die, Yellow/Orange Enamel Dot (center of flower)

I adore the flower and leaf die from the 1940's Stamp A Faire Set, it has dimension and makes gorgeous impressions into card stock.

Papertrey Make It Monday Challenge #150 Window Screen Cards - End of Year

SUPPLIES

Stamp Sets:
Pretty Peonies (flowers), Thank You Kindly (text) and Pretty Petals (Leaves)

Ink:
Sweet Blush, Spring Moss and Smokey Shadow

Paper:
Sweet Blush and White Card Stock as well a Vellum

Accessories:
Mod Flower Background Style #1011 from Poppystamps, Nestability 2 inch circle die, Corner Rounder, Blush Colored Ribbon Rose Bud, Dimensionals, Big Shot

Challenge is by Melissa Phillips and may be found at http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2014/01/make-it-monday-150-window-screen-cards.html

Beautiful Floral Arrangement From My Daughter