12 Kits of Occasions: May '18 You're a Good Egg

Hello everyone! Welcome to the last day of May, and 12 Kits of Occasions, where you

are treated to 12 designer friends and their creations! 

This month I'm hostess, and my kit is themed 'You're a Good Egg'.

My husband and I live on 2 1/2 acres and raise chickens for their eggs.

By day they roam the homestead, and at night are snugly tucked into their coop.

To say they've won our hearts is an understatement! We affectionately call them 'the girls',

and have to say, we smile each time we crack open an egg!

And with that in mind, may I present this month's kit... full of chickens and eggs and 

hopefully a few 'cluckles'!

You'll see lots of Lawn Fawn this month, especially their set, 'Hay There', and some of 

their wonderful papers.

I've invited 2 friends this month, Colleen Foelker, and Linda Snodgrass.

Be sure to drop by and give 'em some love!

So get comfy, put your feet up, grab a cuppa, and enjoy. There's a whole lot of 

crafty country to see!

Remember, all products are listed on the 12 Kits' products page.

And one more note: I'm an affiliate for PapertreyInk. All their products I used are

hi-lighted and are a direct link to their shop. If you like something I used, I'd love it

if you use my link up. Thanks!

It's all about farm life with my box card made with Lawn Fawn's sweet images!

The scene was made using Lawn Fawn's Scallop Pop Up Box Card die set.

Included in the kit was Lawn Fawn's Simple Grassy Hillsides...

can't wait to see how my teammates used it!

Adore these sweet Lawn Fawn ducklings!

Papertrey Ink - Tag Sale #9 Die Collection (set of 2)

Papertrey Ink - Noted: Pinked A2 Vertical Die

These 'farm fresh' images from Carta Bella are mounted around

Papertrey Ink - Shape Shifters: Oval 1 Die

and stamped with Text & Texture: Roses Stamp Set

Lawn Fawn Really Rainbow paper. I had the stitched square and rectangles left over from 

the pop up box. Skillet & egg carton: Cottage Cutz.

I saw these chicks from Stampin' Up on Pinterest and had to add them to my stash. You can 

still get them on eBay, but be forewarned... they're pricey. See the one with the funky hair?

That's chick attitude. LOVE it! Oh, and btw, Those are real feathers off my girls, discarted

not plucked. The grandkids love to collect them from the coop.

Chicken Wire, hen & egg also Stampin' Up.

Last card is some ombre inking over a Cottage Cutz die set. 

Papertrey Ink - Bold Borders: Shine Die

Hope you enjoyed a bit of card making country style, and hope you

visit the 12 Kits designers for more fun on the farm!

Hugs, y'all!

The Card Concept Challenge: Inspiration on Wheels

Hi there! It's time for a new challenge at the Card Concept, and today it's 

this photo: Inspiration on Wheels

I love to layer, and my card just screams layers! 

I cut a piece of Kraft Cardstock down to 3 3/4"x 5',

stamped it with PTI's Text & Texture Roses, and then Background Basics: Sheet Music.

My bicycle is PTI: Petal Pushers, and it's all mounted on PTI's Noted A2 Scalloped

Vertical die .

Pick a style from Card Concept's list or mix and match one of your own.

Remember you have 2 weeks to play, and winner is asked to be our Guest Designer!

All PTI products are linked to their shop.

Just click on the item you'd like to purchase.

Papertrey Ink - Noted: Scalloped A2 Vertical Die

Pedal Pusher Stamp Set

Papertrey Ink - Pedal Pusher Die Collection (set of 4)

Text & Texture: Roses Stamp Set

Background Basics: Sheet Music Stamp Set

Papertrey Ink - Mix & Mat: Herringbone Die

Papertrey Ink - Ways to Say: Congratulations Die

Glorious Globes: May Mini Stamp Set

Papertrey Ink - Glorious Globes: February Die

PTI May '18 Blog Hop!

Welcome to PTI's May Blog Hop!

Here's our inspiration photo:

Looks like a celebration to me! 

Warm, and wonderful. Outdoor fun... wish I were there!

I wanted to showcase the flowers on the picnic tables. Free and easy little bouquets of rich

jewel tones on a background of emerald green. 

There are so many ways to play with the inspiration photo. Can't wait to see 

how you were inspired!

My product list below links directly to the PTI store. Happy Shopping!

Gathered Garden Stamp Set

Papertrey Ink - Gathered Garden Die

2018 Anniversary Stamp Set: Mixed Bouquet

Papertrey Ink - Mixed Bouquet Die

Papertrey Ink - Shape Shifters: Oval 1 Die

Papertrey Ink - Super Swoosh Die

Perfect Match Spring Rain - Inkpad

Perfect Match Lovely Lady - Inkpad

Perfect Match Sweet Blush - Inkpad

Perfect Match Hibiscus Burst - Inkpad

Perfect Match Raspberry Fizz - Inkpad

Perfect Match Scarlet Jewel - Inkpad

Perfect Match Green Parakeet - Inkpad

Perfect Match Amethyst Allure - Inkpad

Perfect Match Winter Wisteria - Inkpad

Perfect Match Royal Velvet - Inkpad

PTI Stamping Simply Black & White All Over Paper

(I don't think it's still available)

See you at the Hop!

Celebrate Your Special Day

Above & Below, Lizzy's tutorial this week, at Papertrey's MIM,

shows us how to frame our sentiments with die cuts.

Oh happy day! My order arrived just in time to use some of the new 

stamps and dies for my card.

The sentiment is stamped on a strip created with a die from To The Point Edgers 2,

cut with the point down, then turned it around and cut again with the point up.

Love the little windows on that edger die!

I combined 2 sets, Forest Floor: Summer and Herb Garden.

Enjoying the warmup where I live.

Planted some spring color and watching the vegetables ripening.

Just hope the chickens don't eat it before we do!

Happy Crafting!

If you like and want to order any of the stamps, dies or inks you see on my card,

be sure to click on my links. They'll take you right to the PTI shop and product.

Thank You!

Papertrey Ink - To the Point Edgers II Die

Make It Market Mini Kit: Herb Garden,

Forest Floor: Summer Stamp Set

Papertrey Ink - Forest Floor: Summer Die

Papertrey Ink - Noted: Pinked A2 Vertical Die

All PTI Inks

Perfect Match Pure Poppy - Inkpad

Perfect Match Scarlet Jewel - Inkpad

Perfect Match Berry Sorbet - Inkpad

Perfect Match Green Parakeet - Inkpad

Perfect Match New Leaf - Inkpad

Perfect Match Pinefeather - Inkpad

Perfect Match Spring Rain - Inkpad

Perfect Match Aqua Mist - Inkpad

Perfect Match Ocean Tides - Inkpad

Oh, the Places You'll go!

'Create Along With Us' time at PapertreyInk, and this beauty by

Dawn McVey inspired my card:

There is never an easy choice when choosing which designer's gorgeous creation

to case. But in Dawn's case, it was made easy with the choice of her colors, 

layout, globe and corner die.

The moment I saw her Glorious Globe I knew I wanted to use it on a graduation

card. Actually 6 graduation cards! 

This is the year for grads in our family. And with the exception of a niece, I

needed 5 for boys. So I switched up a few things, like color. 

My 'Corner Adorner' is a Memory Clip die cut with some treated paper I had 

on hand. 3 tickets and a congrats die complete the 'adorder'

I love that the globe and tickets convey that life is just beginning for the graduate,

 wishing them endless possibilities! 

1 down, 5 to go!

Happy Crafting!

If you see something on my card you'd like, my links are an affiliate of PapertreyInk, 

and I'd love it if you'd order off my blog! 

Thank You!

And thank you, Dawn. It's so nice to see you back designing your beautiful cards again!

Glorious Globes: Basics Stamp Set

Papertrey Ink - Glorious Globes: Basics Die

Papertrey Ink - Just the Ticket Border Die

Papertrey Ink - Memory Clips Die

Papertrey Ink - Mix & Mat: Pretty Brackets Die

Perfect Match Cardstock Sampler I (74 sheets)

Perfect Match New Leaf - Inkpad

Perfect Match Hawaiian Shores - Inkpad

Perfect Match Cocoa Bean - Inkpad

The Card Concept Challenge: Floral Centerpiece

Welcome to a new challenge at the Card Concept.

Every 2 weeks, on Wednesday, there's a new photo inspiration.

This week it's this lovely spring vase of flowers.

I celebrated a birthday a few weeks ago, and my friend, Jeanne Jackna sent

me a Memory Box die called: 'Florina Corner'.

Layering dies became the floral centerpiece of my Classy Elegant card.

With a watercolored background, I die cut the Florina Corner and copic colored the 

flowers and leaves and stems.

The banner is a PTI stamp and die set, with an ombred sentiment.

My links will take you to the PTI stamps and dies.

Thank you for using my affiliate links!

PapertreyInk:

Banner Style Stamp Set

Papertrey Ink - Banner Style Die

Play along using The Card Concept's styles listed on their blog, or combine 

them for a style of your own. Can't wait to see how you're inspired!

https://thecardconcept.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-card-concept-93-floral-centerpiece.html

Hang in There!

Hello everyone!

I'm participating in a couple of things today,

PTI's MIM with Ashley, and Masking Sentiments,

and a blog hop fundraiser for Lea Lawson's son, called, Layton's legacy,

The fundraiser is to supply the NICU in Minnesota, Starbucks cards

for parents who have children there.

Ashley shows us some masking tricks, and I used them to create a special card

for someone to receive at the card drive. 

I'm happy to let them know there are those who care.

My own granddaughter was born at 29 weeks.

We have an amazing children's hospital her in Central CA, and Reagan 

spent 5 weeks there. The care she received in the NICU was exceptional,

and saved her life. 

I thank God for her and those whose training and care gave us our beautiful Reagan!

You can read about the blog hop, and Lea's Card Drive and Fundraiser here:

Lea Lawson’s

Layton's Legacy

Perfect Plaid Stencil Collection (set of 4)

Fresh Bouquet Stamp Set

Make It Market: Nostalgic Notions

Thank You Teacher

Good Thursday morning!

I finally found a few moments to myself to make a card for this week's

MIM with Melissa: Ink Blending on Colored Cardstock.

I've been on grandma duty for the week. SIL has been promoted and family will soon be

moving to So Cal. It's been a busy week!

3 children, 3 lunches, to and from different schools, practice, gymnastics,

 and one with a cold.

Was it this busy raising my own? How quickly it's all behind. 

But... new memories to make, love to give, and receive... and for some reason

I seem to have endless patience, (thank God!). Anyway, 

Back to the card...

Melissa's video was to use colored cardstock, emboss our image and ink blend over

the versamarked image.

While going through my PTI stamps and dies, I came across Betsy's sweet apple 

from the What the Doodle series. Using pretty much Melissa's card layout, the rest was easy.

The card will go to one of the grandkids' teachers. School will be ending soon.

Not sure where the year has gone!

Hope I didn't bore you too much. It's so nice to be in the craft room, even for a 

short while!

I've listed the PapertreyInk supplies used. If you click the ones you like

it takes you to the item in the store. Happy shopping!

What the Doodle: Apple Mini Stamp Set

Papertrey Ink - What the Doodle: Apple Die

Papertrey Ink - Wonderful Words: Teacher Die

Perfect Match Pale Peony Cardstock (24 Sheets)

Perfect Match Pure Poppy Cardstock (24 Sheets)

Perfect Match Vintage Jadeite Cardstock (24 Sheets)

Papertrey Ink - Tremendous Tags Die

VersaMark - Watermark Stamp Pad

1 oz. White Filigree Detail Embossing Powder

Perfect Match Pure Poppy - Inkpad

Perfect Match Vintage Jadeite - Inkpad

Sending You Hugs

Hello friends! The Card Concept's new challenge is this gorgeous

inspiration photo:

Are you as 'wowed' as I am? So many directions and styles you could choose.

Contrast of the red bloom against shimmering white satin drape was my starting point.

I selected Altenew's Build a Flower: Aster and Aster die, and stamped

the red Bold Bloom.

Lots of drama and and a sentiment banner to mimic the photo.

Here's the link to get you started, and to see the rest of the DT's inspiration:

The Card Concept #92 {Bold Bloom}

PTI's Banner and sentiment

Background is a stencil from PTI's Make It Market: Garden Gate

Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste (Gold and Silver)

A few sequins from my stash.

I'd say it falls under the category of Classy and Elegant.

Our challenge is for 2 weeks, and you can choose from the styles listed

on the Card Concepts's blog, or combine a few of them.

Happy Crafting! Hope to see your creation in the challenge lineup!

Catherine Pooler Inks

Banner Style Stamp Set

Papertrey Ink - Banner Style Die