Thursday, October 15, 2015

Paper Sweeties October Release Rewind!


Welcome back for Paper Sweeties Release Rewind!
This is a chance to show how well the new release works with 
 the older stamps.


My card features 3 of the 4 new stamp sets 
together with the banner stamp and die,
and the word 'Christmas' from Happy Holidays

 Hints as to how I did this card?
Wanted a sepia look, kind of like the old master's paintings, 
so I inked all around the edges of the dp, darker on the bottom,
not inking the middle, creating a glow from my characters.
Emma has pony tails, which I cut off and re-attached as hanging hair
behind the veil.




The star is cut from glitter paper, and then edged with platinum stickles.
Did the same for the dolls and baby Jesus' halo and headbands.
There's selective Wink of stella to hi-light, and copics
in pale browns.


Everything was popped up with foam dots.


Love giving the inside a little TLC too!

So much inspiration from all the designers! 
Enjoy it all!



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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Paper Sweeties October Release Party


Are you ready for a party?
Paper Sweeties is rolling out 4 new holiday stamps and a 
sweet cuts set to match one them.
It's finally Release Day, and I have a set of tags made with some
dies from the new set.


Yesterday I showed the mitten from this set.
Today it's the tree's turn!
Stitched Tags: #2 also comes with the 
darling bow you see at the top.
I handmade the tag box carrier, and decorated it with one of the trees
front and back.


Each tag is cut once from designer paper, and once from 
red and green card stock.


The ring die adds an extra special touch to the tags.
The tiny holly is from Deck the Halls.
I used PS Oatmeal seam binding, tied with twine and finished with a Strawberry
or Green Apple PS sequin. So festive!
A white gel pen can add the to and from on the solid dark tag.
They're so quick and easy to do a bunch of  them,
and the boxed set make a great hostess gift!


Tag Box dimensions: 4 3/34" x 4 1/2"
The widest part of the tree is 2".
Score each side at 1 1/4". 
I added the contrasting red corners to make the box sturdy.
Handle is 2 strips (red & green) 8 1/2" x 3/4".
Any questions, just email me. I'd be glad 2 to help.

Enjoy shopping, and don't forget to visit 
the other designers for more inspiration!

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Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Paper Sweeties October Release Countdown!


Welcome back as we countdown to release day!

I'm hi lighting a new set released tomorrow, called 'Stitched Tags #2'.
I used the mittens from Sweet Cuts Stitched Tags, 
and cut it first from designer paper, then cut the cuffs with white wool felt.


I stamped my sentiment (from another new set called The Reason for the Season),
in versamark and white embossing powder, on a strip of vellum.
Then colored the back side of the hearts with copics.


Here's a shot of the inside, all ready to send!

You're going to love this set! So versatile!
Be sure to come back tomorrow, Release Day, to see more inspiration!


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Create Along With Us: October


Create Along With Us gives PTI fans a chance to
not only enjoy the fabulously talented designers at Papertrey,
but to try creating a project like theirs.
Practically impossible to choose just one!
But Nichole used a technique I wanted to try.


Such a neat framing look!


Stamps: Bells & Boughs, Peaceful Pinecones
Inks: Ripe Avocado, Limeaid Ice, Melon Berry
Hero Arts: Wet Cement
Cardstock: Stampers Select, Shimmer: Silver

If you look closely you'll see I didn't add her soft grey shadow to 
the greens. (sigh...) Too late when all was together! Oh well.

Play along during the release here:

Create Along With Us: October 2015

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Monday, October 12, 2015

Paper Sweeties October Release Sneak Peek!


Greetings Paper Sweeties fans!
Can you believe it's already the middle of October?
Paper Sweeties has your holiday giving covered!
Whether making cards, or special tags, this release is what you need!


Stand Add-On: Manger is one of the new stamp sets making it's debut
this week. And you're going to love it's possibilities!
A simple stamping and watercolor for this example.
Mounted onto rustic corrugated card stock.
Finished with selective glittering.
Be sure to visit each designer to see their sneak peeks for 
more inspiration!
And don't forget to come back tomorrow to see what else is new!



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Friday, October 9, 2015

Warm Fuzzies


It's time for a new challenge at Tag You're It!
Just look at this adorable tag/card by Kelly.


I love working on a kraft bg, and Kelly's shiny snowy inspiration 
sets a perfect stage for her jolly Santa.


I brought out my Waltzingmouse robin stamp from Warm Fuzzies,
and copic colored him, finishing with a pom on his cap.
Stamped the bg with trees from Little Deer, and snowflakes from Warm Fuzzies.
Accented snowflakes, cardinal and heart with some shine from Wink of Stella, but not too
easy to photograph.
Can't wait to see what inspires you...
Christmas, the colors, her playful Santa and sentiment script?
Have fun, and Happy Tag Making!




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Thursday, October 8, 2015

The Card Concept #41 Autumn Neutrals


Was just about to put PTI's Pumpkin Patch away 
when I saw the Card Concept's challenge for this week.


Autumn Neutrals


Worked the chalkboard technique on a Mat Stack 7.
Sentiment and flourishes: Modern Wood Mats.
Button and twine: PTI

The Card Concept #41 {Autumn Neutrals}
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Monday, October 5, 2015

MIM #226: Creating With Stripes


Creating with Stripes is our challenge with Laurie 
this week at Make It Monday.
I love all kinds of stripes, so this was especially fun to 
see what could be used to create a card with stripes.
The Herringbone stamp reminded me of diagonal stripes,
so that is my stripe background.
More stripes with the cover plate.


PTI Products
Stamps: Background Basics: Herringbone, Pumpkin Patch
Dies: Cover Plate: Deco, Pumpkin Patch, Winterberry
Inks: Soft Stone, Dark Chocolate, Classic Kraft
Hero Arts: Wet Cement
Cardstock: Vintage Linen, Stamper's Select White

Make It Monday #226: Creating With Stripes
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Saturday, October 3, 2015

WCD: Hello Friend


Did someone say World Cardmaking Day?
As if I need an excuse...


Good Saturday WCS to all!

Paper Sweeties is giving away a free package of their famous flower shaped sequins
with every order today only.

Check it out


If you're a fan of PS, or never tried them before,
you're in for a treat!
Stamps, Dies, Sequins, twine, Seam Binding and Rusty Bells! 
Have Fun, and Happy Shopping!

Nancy PSDT

Also Linking up to The Card Concept #40 Forest Friends






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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Coffee, anyone?


Another post for the Coffee Loving Fall Cardmakers Blog Hop



Don't use this stamp set from Waltzingmouse nearly enough. Just love the images!

WM Stamps & Dies:
Coffee Set, Pretty Circles, Picot Panel

PTI Cardstocks: True Black, Vintage Linen, & Fine Linen, Copper
PTI Ink: Simply Chartueuse
Other: Wink of Stella: Clear, silver
Stampendous: Ivory Embossing Powder, Versamark

Better hurry, just one more day to play!

2015 Fall Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!


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