PTI September Blog Hop + Simon's Anything Goes Take 2

Back to share another quickie I made for Papertrey Ink's September Blog Hop.  The beautiful knitting in the inspiration photo reminded me of PTI's Phone Case Details Die Collection, so I pulled them out and die cut a bunch of the diamonds.   I finished the card for with a selectively stamped sentiment from the Phrase Play #6 Mini Stamp Set.  I'm also happily linking this card up to the Simon Says...Anything Goes Wednesday Challenge.  Thanks for stopping by...I'll be back shortly with another CAS card inspired by these challenges.

Simple Scrap Thanks

Hi!  Popping in to share a quick card I made for fun.  After I made this card and this card, some scraps were lying to the side.  I picked them up, placed them on a card base, and decided they'd make a nice, simple card.  I added some layered die cuts from Simon Says Stamp's Thanks die and that was that.  It was so easy, and I actually really like it.  Plus, it is perfect for speedy mass production...something I really need these days as I'm in somewhat of a panic of all the things that need to get done and the short amount of time I have to do it.

ETA: After a few encouraging words from some friends (thanks Darnell and Anita), I've decided to link this card up to the current Stamplorations Challenge.  I was surprised to see how well it worked with their sketch.

Paper Weaving Take 2

Hi, I'm back again. :)  I couldn't decide whether or not I was totally pleased with my first attempt at paper weaving for this week's Make It Monday technique, so I made another card.

I love this scrappy onesie.  I also love when I pull out older supplies to make a new card.  Don't get me wrong: new supplies are always fun, but it feels good to use what I have, too.

You may be wondering why I have the up and down pictures.  Well, I always like the way a card looks lying flat in pictures.  I think because that is the way I see the card as I'm making it.  However, my husband always likes the way the cards look standing up.  And sometimes (like today), I have to admit that the lighting and colors are better when the card is standing up.  I'm also really poor at making decisions....manifested by me ordering two different kinds of frozen yogurt last week at my nieces birthday party.  My brother-in-law just laughed, my husband just shook his head, and my sister wasn't surprised at all.  (Let's just say this wasn't an unusual occurrence growing up...it was less agonizing for my parents to let me order two things when we went out than to wait for me to make a decision and then second guess my choice the entire meal.)  So that's why I've included the up and down pictures today.  Are you still there?  Sorry, that was a giant tangent full of information you probably never cared to know. :)  Hope you are having a lovely weekend!

Supplies
Stamps: PTI (Think Big Favorites #19)
Ink: PTI (true black)
Paper: Echo Park (Sweet Girl)
Dies: PTI (Bitty Baby Blessings, Bountiful Banners, Mat Stack 3, Linen & Canvas Impression Plate)
Other: Pretty Pink Posh (sequins)

MIM #180: Paper Weaving Thanks

This week's Make It Monday technique is paper weaving.  It looked fun, and I certainly have scraps to spare, so last night I got to work.  I have a bunch of thank you cards to make, which is a nice switch from all the birthday cards I've been making.  My favorite part is that totally unintentionally this ended up resembling a really scrappy quilt.  And I just happen to know of a quilt I'll be receiving this next weekend from my aunt. :) She's an amazing quilter, and I love that this card will be a more personalized way to say thank you.

Supplies
Stamps: PTI (Wet Paint)
Ink: PTI (pure poppy)
Paper: Echo Park (Sweet Girl)
Other: Michaels (enamel dots)

CASE Study Burlap Tag

Debby Hughes (one of my very most favorite carmakers ever!) is the muse this month at CASE Study.  I HAD to play along with at least one challenge.  The idea for this tag came immediately when I saw the inspiration photo.  I have a gift that hasn't been delivered in over a week because it is missing a tag.  I loved everything about Debby's creation, so I hardly strayed from it at all.

I only swapped out the light blue because that is the recipient's favorite color. :) I hand trimmed the the burlap leaves, outlined the flower with a pen, and covered the whole thing with glossy accents.  And that's about it.  Simple, but just what I had in mind (insert happy smile).

Supplies
Stamps: PTI (Bigger Blooms, Phrase Play #6)
Ink: Color Box (Robin's Egg), PTI (True Black)
Paper: PTI (Stamper's Select White)
Dies: PTI (Bigger Blooms, Tag Sale #3)
Other: Project Life (black pen), SU! (scallop border punch), glossy accents, burlap