PTI September Blog Hop

"One of the most fun things about this hobby is the people you meet, whether in person or online, and the things you can learn from them. Now is your chance to show off any skills you might have learned from a fellow stamper, and perhaps even give them a little shout out to thank them for the inspiration they have provided. Create a project using one of your favorite learned skills and perhaps after a little blog hopping, we will ALL learn some new tips and tricks and continue to pass on the love of this hobby!"

This is my first blog hop and I couldn't be more excited to share a couple of things I have recently discovered! I want to give a shout out to Laurie, whose work I am always amazed by, and through her, Dana, for the beautiful flower on my card. I first saw a similar flower on a card of Laurie's, who linked back to a tutorial Dana had done on her blog.  

They are both such a source of inspiration, and I hope I can grow into my card creativity as beautifully as these two ladies!!! :)

Thanks for hopping by!

Supplies~

All PTI unless noted

Paper: Melon Berry, 2009 Bitty Dot Basics

Ink: True Black, Tea Dye Duo, Versamark (Tsukineko)

Stamps: A Little Argyle, Year of Flowers: Violets

Other: Beautiful Blooms II Die, Rhinestones (Michael's)

A First Step

A few months ago, I took the plunge and decided to submit for a PaperCrafts call for cards. It took some work, but I was so happy with the final result and excited to send it along for consideration. Even though it wasn't picked up, I think I'll try my hand at future submissions because it was kind of fun to make a creation all on my own!

See you soon!

Supplies~
All PTI unless noted
Paper: Soft Stone, Ripe Avocado, 2008 Bitty Box Basics, 2008 Bitty Dot Basics, Dotti Biscotti Patterned Paper, Vellum
Ink: Tea Dye Duo, Tuxedo Black Dye Ink (Tsukineko)
Stamps: Everyday Button Bits
Other: dark chocolate felt, dark choclate button, Beautiful Blooms II #2 Dies, Diecut Lace Tags (Martha Stewart Crafts) Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers), Circle Punch (Marvy), Scallop border punch (Fiskar's), Rhinestones 

Oh, those Sweet Peas!

I'll admit it, I am in LOVE with these Sweet Peas and find the coloring of these beautiful flowers a relaxing way to craft. While I am still learning how to maximize the look with Copics, I was happy with how these turned out!

See you soon!

Supplies~
All PTI unless noted
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Dotti Biscotti Patterned Paper
Ink: Tuxedo Black Dye Ink (Tsukineko)
Stamps: Year of Flowers: Sweet Peas
Other: dark gray ribbon (Michael's), Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers) Black Stickles (Ranger), Copics, Scallop border punch (Fiskar's)

Wedding Card

My cousin recently got married and I decided to try out Betsy Veldman's felt flowers made from the rick rack die on his wedding card. These flowers really are a cinch to make and look so pretty as my focal point. I also fell in love with Nichole's example of using white ink on dark paper that was impressed with a plate. The gray-blue color almost matched the bridesmaids dresses, so that was a fun detail I was able to include. I was so honored when his new wife told me how she was going to keep my card for her wedding scrapbook to remember their special day!!

Thanks for stopping by!


Supplies~
All PTI unless noted
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Smokey Shadow, Blue Gray Paper (Unknown, was in my stash)
Ink: Fresh Snow, Tuxedo Black Dye Ink (Tsukineko)
Stamps: Big & Bold Wishes
Other: In Bloom impression plate, rick rack die, scallop pinch (Fiskars), cream ribbon (Michael's), ocean shores felt, simply chartreuse felt

Thank You Cards

From the moment I saw this beautiful card designed by the very talented Niki Estes, I needed an excuse to make them for myself! I decided to make this set of thank you cards and was very happy with how they turned out. I almost hated to use them!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies~
All PTI unless noted
Paper: Spring Rain, Stamper's Select White, 2008 Bitty Box Basics
Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Hawaiian Shores, Plum Pudding, Dark Chocolate, Tuxedo Black Dye Ink (Tsukineko)
Stamps: Up, Up & Away
Other: Cloud 1 & 2 dies, Up, Up & Away die, Copic Markers

Little Birthdays

I saw a similar card on one of the PTI forums with the tiny line of images and it was so cute, I knew I could create it into a card for my little niece's birthday. I'm so sorry to the original creator, but I can't for the life of me remember who you are to give you credit! :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies~
All PTI unless noted
Paper: Soft Stone, 2009 Bitty Dot Basics patterned paper
Stamps: Tiny Treats: Valentine, Bloomng Button Bits-sentiment
Ink: Tuxedo Black Dye Ink (Tsukineko)
Other: Thickers (American Crafts), Copics, Zig Millennium Pure Black Pigment Ink Pen (Kuretake)