Butterfly Tag

Hey there!  Thought I would post a tag I made using some hot pink sticky-backed felt from Darice.  I saw it and wondered, hm, would my PTI butterfly die cut through that?  Ha!  It sure did!  I used some October Afternoon's Fly A Kite line and layered it on a Martha Stewart Tag.

I am getting ready to depart for Chicago on Friday morning and seriously can't wait! I am nervous and giddy and a whole range of emotions I can't quite put my finger on. Part of me wants to run and hide at the thought of meeting so many talented people and the other just can't wait to shake their hands! I think I need meds!! I am also on a budget and worry that I won't spend my money wisely, EEK! I just need to enjoy every minute of it and just go with the flow! My poor husband is on camera duty and I think he feels the same way (the nervous part)! Most of my feelings come from the unknown, since I have never been to CHA before and I just don't know what to expect. Well my friend I am finished with my counciling session, hee, hee! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Patterned Paper: PTI Bitty Dot Basics Simply Chartruese; October Afternoon Fly A Kite
Stamps: PTI Butterfly Dreams
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; PTI Chai Tea Dye cube
Tools: PTI Jar Label Die, Butterfly Die, Beautiful Blooms #2 Dies
Embellishents: Kaisercraft Rhinestones; Darice Pink Sticker Felt; PTI Rustic Jute Twine; Cream Seam Binding
Adhesive: Tombow Mono and multi glue; Fiskars Glue Dots

Simply the Best & Papertrey Ink Blog Hop

Hey again!  Tonight is the Papertrey Ink Blog hop, which I look forward to every month.  This month the challenge is to use office supplies on our project.  I have had this paperclip embellishment for ever and don't remember who made it.  Thank you for stopping by tonight!  Enjoy the hop!

Supplies used: All PTI unless stated otherwise
Paper: Berry Sorbet, Vintage Cream, Ocean Tides, Pure Poppy
Patterned Papers: October Afternoon The Thrift Shop
Stamps: Hero Arts Simply the Best
Ink: PTI Ocean Tides
Embellishments: My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary Stickers; Paperclip felt accent; PTI Ocean Tides Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: EK Success Bracket Punch; Fiskars Scallop Punch; Sakura White Gel Pen, Black Micro Pen; WRMK Corner Chomper; Sizzix Tag Die
Adhesive: EK Success 3D Dots; Tombow Mono; Scor-tape

Happy Birthday

Hello there friend!  I hope your week has been good.  July is truly flying by and it will be Autumn before we know it!  Now, don't get me wrong, I love Fall and the cool, crisp nights but it never lasts long enough and before ya know it that blasted white stuff is back!  Well, that's how I feel anyway ;0)  I have a card for you today using The Shabby Tea Room's photo inspiration.  Very bright and cheery.  Isn't that wreath fabulous? 

Here is my card:

Supplies used:
Paper: Vintage Cream, Simply Chartruese
Patterned Paper: October Afternoon Fly A Kite, The Thrift Shop
Stamps: Communique Curves Sentiments
Ink: Tsukineko Versamark; PTI Chai Tea Dye cube
Tools: Tim Holtz Tonic Scissors; EK Success Deco Scallop Border Punch; Darice Heat Tool; Hampton Art Embossing Powder Gold
Adhesive:Tombow Mono; Scor-tape; American Crafts pop dots
Embellishments: Kaisercraft Rhinestones; Martha Stewart Crafts Tag; Lace Trim

Hope Your Day Is Fabulous

Hi there friend!  It's Wednesday already...amazing!  I have a very colorful card for you today using a lot of October afternoon Fly A Kite.  This paper is so fun to play with and totally makes me smile.  My inspiration for this tag came from Wendy McGee, and I am totally in love with her work!  Have you seen it?  Check it out for sure!  Also, remember Tiffanydoodles July challenge is up and waiting for you to play along, so be sure to stop by and check it out!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Supplies:
Paper: Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate
Patterned Paper: Bitty Dot Basics; October Afternoon Fly A Kite
Stamps: Signature Greetings
Ink: Dark Chocolate; Ranger Distress Ink Tea Dye
Tools: Butterly Die, Beautiful Blooms #2 dies; Fiskars Scallop Border Punch; EK Success Deco Scallop Punch; Ranger Inkessentials Blending Tool
Embellishments: Pure Poppy Vintage Button, Rustic Button Twine, Dark Chocolate Satin Ribbon; Lace
Adhesive: Tombow Mono; Scor-tape

A Little Sweet Surprise

Hey friend!  Just popping in to share my creation for the Waltzingmouse Sketch Blog.  I love these sketches, they always get my creative juices flowing.  I finally had a chance to pick up some Ranger Glossy Accents.  Using Hero Arts Simply the Best set, I colored my strawberries with Copic markers and cut them out, mounted them on cardstock with pop dots and then shined them up!  I love the look it gives the strawberries.  Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies Used:
Paper: PTI Kraft, Vintage Cream, Pure Poppy
Patterned Paper: October Afternoon Fly A Kite
Stamps: Hero Arts Simply the Best; PTI Cupcake Collection
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; PTI Dark Chocolate, Tea Dye Chai
Adhesive: Tombow Mono; Scor-tape; American Crafts Dimensional Adhesive
Tools: Tim Holtz Tonic Scissors

For A Gracious Hostess

Hello friend!  I just love Saturdays, I know, I know, I say it every week but hey!  What is not to love about Saturday?!  Today I am sharing my guest designer card for the newest Cardpatterns sketch.  This sketch had my brain in creative overdrive and I hope it does the same for you!  Be sure to stop by Cardpatterns to see what the fabulous DT has created.

Supplies:
Paper: PTI Kraft
Patterned Paper: October Afternoon The Thrift Shop
Stamps: Frame Stamp Unknown; PTI Mega Mixed Messages
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; PTI Dark Chocolate; Ranger Distress Ink Tea Dye
Adhesive: EK Success 3D Dots; Tombow Mono
Embellishments: Vintage Lace; Twine; Prima Flower; Boxer Black Brads; Kaisercraft Rhinestones; PTI Lemon Tart Vintage Button; Chipboard Frame
Tools: Fiskars Craft Knife; PTI Beautiful Blooms #2 Die

Wishing You...

Happy Friday friend!  I have a fun card for you today that I made for a couple in our church who are moving to New Jersey this month.  They will be missed greatly!  I didn't have any kind of moving stamps so I improvised with the sentiment from For the Graduate from Papertrey Ink.  It seemed appropriate for the occasion.  Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a great day!

Supplies:
Paper: PTI Kraft, True Black, White
Patterned Paper: OA The Thrift Shop
Stamps: PTI For the Graduate; Hero Arts Antique Engravings
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; PTI True Black
Tools: Copic Markers; PTI Med Scallop Die; Sakura White Gel Pen
Adhesive: American Crafts 3D Dots; Tombow Mono

Friends to the End

Hey again friend!  I had a spare moment this morning to make a card using the newest Cardpatterns sketch.  Such a great sketch I had to play!  This card is also inspired by that teapot from yesterday's post from The Shabby Tea Room.  Two birds with one stone kinda project, love it!  I used Tiffany's super fabulous flower for my Focal image called Pretty Petals, and I just love this flower!  Have you checked out Tiff's images?  You should!  Thank you, thank you, thank you for coming to my blog today!  Somedays it feels like there isn't a soul around in blog-land.  I appreciate you mucho!

Supplies:
Paper: Ripe Avocado, Berry Sorbet, Vintage Cream PTI
Patterned Paper: The Thrift Shop October Afternoon
Stamps: Mega Mixed Messages PTI; Pretty Petals Digital Image Tiffany Doodles
Ink: Dark Chocolate
Adhesive: This to That American Crafts; 3D Dots EK Success
Embellishments: Vintage Cream Saddlestitch ribbon, Ripe Avocado Vintage Button, Rustic Button Twine PTI
Tools: Corner Rounder We R Memory Keepers; Med Scallop Border Die PTI; Sm Scalloped Oval Nestabilities Spellbinders; Sm oval from George & Basic Shape Cartridge Cricut; Tonic Scissors Tim Holtz