SAF '17 Natasha Trupp and 5th Anniversary: Wood

5th Anniversary Tradition is wood, and Natasha encourages us to use the texture

wood offers. I used PTI's Wood stencil, and some silver embossing paste mixed with

a deep brown black walnut ink. It basically turned the ep pewter. Not too happy with 

the results, but I used it anyway.

Twig Wreath, Kind of Corny

SAF '17 5th Anniversary Tradition: Wood with Lizzie Jones

Lizzie brings us the tradition of wood. And she has some fabulous 

examples of how to use wood paper (yes there is!) in your project.

Butterflies Coverplate, Banner Sentiments

Lots of E Coppics

5th Anniversary Tradition, Wood - with Lizzie Jones

SAF '17 4th Anniversary Tradition: Linen

Anna Kossakovskaya brought her charming style to us for the 4th Anniversary

tradition: Linen

I used a line scrap with an obvious pattern on the reverse side, and stamped on the 'clean' side.

Embroidered Blooms & Embroidered Frames: Hexagon

4th Anniversary Tradition, Linen - with Anna Kossakovskaya

SAF '17 3rd Anniversary Leather - with Nichole Heady

More fun in the celebration at PTI's Stamp-A-Faire '17 with

Nichole Heady showing us a neat technique to turn our paper into faux leather.

It really does look like the cover of some old journal. Lots of layering, there's 2 layers of

the Ivy & Bloom frame, 4 layers of tissue paper, and all the steps are on 

Nichole's video here:

3rd Anniversary Tradition, Leather - with Nichole Heady

SAF '17 with Stephanie Gold: Cotton

Stephanie Gold in her very 1st SAF, made a glittery card full of cotton candy!

Well, it certainly looked every bit like the real thing.

One of the things she showed us on her video, was applying glitter.

And that's one of the things I used on this card.

Using double sided tape in 1/4 & 1/2", I sprinkled on black German Glass Glitter, pressing it

down for even cover. Stephanie suggests topping off with GA to seal it. I didn't. 

My cotton is cotton string, dyed with Terracotta Tile reinker. Rather turned out pink, but like

the ombre effect on the string.

Gran's Garden & Scripted

Projects coming soon! Isn't this fun? 

Back in a flash.

2nd Anniversary Tradition, Cotton - with Stephanie Gold

SAF '17, 3rd Anniversary Leather with Ashley

A wonderful video by Ashley Cannon Newall on 'leather', next on the PTI blog.

All my other projects are currently in the sun drying. And today we are expecting

a blistering 105. Should be ready in no time!

I'm not sure the piece looks like leather, but I love the distress of the folds. Think I should

have played a bit less with it.

Leave It Be stamp and die set, 

Layered Banner Die,

Sentiment: Autumn Adornments

3rd Anniversary Tradition, Leather - with Ashley Cannon Newell

SAF '17 1st Anniversary Tradition: Paper with Laura Bassen

Hello again! Back with some more Stamp-A-Faire with PTI and 

this time with Laura Bassen. She's back with a celebration of paper.

Laura shares her rainbows and color gradients with every piece of gorgeous art,

and it was so nice to watch her work her magic on the card she made in the video.

My card used her tricks to lineup each piece of the Coverplate: Awning.

Oh yes, it took a while, but I LOVE the results!

Big Basics: Just for You, cut 5 times, 4 in Pure Poppy, once in white.

You can sort of see the red underneath in this  photo.

Thank you Laura, and thank you for visiting!

1st Anniversary Tradition, Paper - with Laura Bassen

Stamp-A-Faire '17 No. 1: Paper with Rebecca

No. 1 is a paper challenge featuring the talented Rebecca Luminarias.

Her video details ways to decorate with paper. Bows, tassels, confetti, and die cuts, all

take center stage on our projects.

Dies: Ivy & Bloom, Stitched Primitive Hearts

I made my 2 tassels a bit differently than Rebecca. She capped her tassels, I used

a quick method of cutting strips with my grass cutting scissors, and folding the paper over.

It does several with the strip I cut.

My strip is 3 1/2" wide, as long as you wish it to be, and cut to l line down the middle.

A piece of twine is laid down the center, before rolling, and a thin piece is wrapped around

the top. I prefer the lovely gold topper Rebecca uses, but didn't have it, so improvised.

Thanks for visiting! On to the next challenge!

SAF 2017 Guest: Rebecca Luminarias

PTI Stamp-A-Faire '17, Warm Up Challenge

PTI starting off their Stamp-A-Faire 2017 with a Take Ten Warm Up Challenge.

There are several inspiration photos to choose from. 

I picked this lovely in blues and greens.

And here's the card I did, not in 10 minutes, but more like 30!

Stylized Autumn & Mix & Mat: Postal

Playing along all weekend with video challenges from a whole host of fabulous designers!

Thanks for the visit. Check back often! Going to be a busy and crafty weekend!

SAF 2017: Take Ten Warm Up Challenge

Go Explore Z-fold Card

Ashley challenges us this week at PTI, to create a Z-fold Card.

I wanted to make a card for a friend's daughter who will be attending 

college in Hawaii. I expect she'll do a lot of sightseeing and exploring and maybe

just a little studying...

Ashley's instructions were easy to follow, with measurements and suggestions, and a 

gorgeous card she made as an example.

The inside has my saying to go explore the islands, as if she needs a nudge!

On the Wagon, and Some Like It Hot stamp and die sets.

Pattern paper from Super Succulents.

Enjoy your week!

Make It Monday #295: Z-Fold Card

Poppystamps Jar Collection

Hi everyone! I'm up at the Poppystamps Blog today with a 

card using the new Jar Collection and Peony Stems and Blossom.

Come by and see how I made this card.

Birthday Wishesby Nancy Penir

Thanks for visiting!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Blessed

Hi PTI fans! 

I love Mondays that fall  on Papertrey's release week.

We are asked to case the wonderful designers who take the new product 

and create and design fabulous things!

Sounds easy? Fun yes, easy no. Just try picking one out of 76 glorious

creations!

I finally settled on a beauty by Michelle Leone, featuring Betsy Veldman's new

Beautiful Berries: Autumn. You can see Michelle's card, and a card set she did here:

More Papertrey Ink Release - Beautiful Berries: Autumn and Sunflower Harvest

I used the stencil from Herb Garden, as Michelle did, and

substituted my vine with one from Embellished Elegance.

Inked with Summer Sunrise and Harvest Gold

Vine inks: Simply Chartreuse, Orange Zest, Scarlett Jewel.

So glad to use that lovely set again! 

Double Ended Banners and Inspired: Blessed.

Stitched die from Noted: Scalloped A2.

The Inspired: Blessed stamp set has several sentiments that go along

with the word, Blessed, but couldn't decide which to use.

Decided I'd wait until the need arises to add, 'so very', or 'grateful, thankful', 

or one of the other lovely sayings.

Play along on Nichole's blog here:

Create Along With Us: August 2017

Also playing along with SSS Wednesday's Challenge

Simon Says: Add A Sentiment

And Word Art Wednesday

Challenge #296-#297 - Anything Goes

Monochromatic Color Pop 'Hello'

MIM at PapertreyInk features Stephanie Gold with a fun technique of 

creating Monochromatic cards with a touch of Color Pop.

My card has a bit more than just, 'pop'. More 'pop, pop, pop'. Well you get the idea.

Once I started with the Aqua Mist, I just loved the contrast against the Stormy Sea,

and popped more color than the challenge calls for.

I do love the effect, and always love the idea of framing my sentiment, the 

way Stephanie did.

Garden Party stamps and dies

Graceful Greetings sentiment

Leaf & Sprigs Frame Die

Hope your week is a great one! 

Make It Monday #294: Monochrome Color Pop

Eat the Rainbow

It's 105 in the Central Valley today, and not much to do other 

than remain indoors and craft.

PapertreyInk always has the best tutorials and challenges,

and this week with Lizzie is at the top of the 'fun' column!

Color Slider cards are a way to give the recipient a happy and colorful surprise.

Lizzie shows us step by step just how to create this fun interactive card.

As the tab is pulled, the image is transformed to color!

Think I'll play some more with this technique. There are so many stamp sets that would work.

Check out more ideas on Nichole's blog, here:

Make It Monday #293: Color Slider Cards

PTI: Colorful Treats stamp set

Love You to Pieces: Additions (Pull here heart)

Dies: Half & Half, Double ended Banners

Noted: A2 rectangle die (cut 1/4" larger on each end to accommodate cone)

Copics

Stay cool my friends!