Papertrey Ink: Create Along With Us May 2018

Hello, I'm back!

I've been traveling and while I love our road trips to visit family, it's a nice feeling to get back in the saddle in my craft room. I had some cards ready to post but didn't manage to get that done before my trip. Here's one freshly made today.

I'm happy to be posting my card as part of the release week at Papertrey Ink.

There is lots of crafty goodness to see on the PTI blog this week, both from the talented designers, and lovely entries from others.

 I chose this card by Stephanie Gold to inspire my card for today, CLICK here for the link.

 I love how she combined bold stripes, a layered pinked edge die cut, florals and twine. 

For my card I chose bold stripes and bold contrasting colors, using the gorgeous Farmer's Market Florals stamp set.

I reached again for the Mix and Mat: Pinked Edge Die that I've featured in my last two posts.

This time I left off the inner die that cuts the leaf design, and used the pinked rectangle die that includes stitching. I backed the panel with a foam layer and it adds texture and interest to the design. 

I will be staying put for the rest of this week. No more trips until next week! So I plan to catch up on my blogging. Thanks for coming by to take a peek and for your lovely comments.

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Supplies used:

Stamps: Farmers Market Florals, Boutique Borders: Birthday Min Stamp Set - PTI

Paper: Neenah Solar White, Bitty Big Dark Indigo Paper Collection 

INK: SU - Night of Navy: PTI - Pale Peony, Berry Sorbet, Pure Poppy, Green Parakeet, New Leaf

Accessories: Mix and Mat: Pinked Edge Die , twine, sequins

Takeout Thursday: Use what you have

 Welcome to Take Out Thursday 

When I serve up something simple and easy.

Take out a stamp set for a spin, spice it up.

Hello stamping friends, I'm coming in late for today's Takeout Thursday feature. 

I'm learning from posting more often. I've needed a birthday card for my brother and guy cards have been a struggle. It's also been hard to get much time in the craft room except for cleaning up.

Imagine my surprise when I was clearing off my stamp table yesterday and picked up this die cut panel from the Mix & Mat: Pinked Edge Die (Papertrey Ink). It came in my order recently, and I die cut a piece to keep for a sample. 

Instead of putting it away, I saw it with new eyes. How about a birthday card for him?  My brother's day is coming soon. I usually think of using a nautical or outdoors theme, but I've already sent him many cards of this type. 

I quickly set out to give it a try.

Here's what I came up with using basic supplies. 

I know this die is perfect for fall leaves, but I began to think how much leaves are a part of spring too.  What do you  think of my clean classic card?  Does it fit what you think is masculine? 

It works for me! Once I had the idea, this came together in 15 minutes. 

Hope you have a great weekend! 

I'll be enjoying some takeout myself tonight. We're going to take out the motor boat for a spin on the lake in this gorgeous weather. 

Thanks so much for your visit. 

Be yourself

     Delight in your craft 

        Make something beautiful!

Supplies used:

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Notes (Stampin' Up!)

Paper: Neenah Solar White, PTI - Bitty Big Parakeet Color DSP, SU - Baked Brown Sugar, Basic Black

INK: Versamark

Accessories:  Mix & Mat: Pinked Edge Die - Papertrey Ink