3/5/17 ** Lizzy has some wonderful ideas for use of the
PTI stitch dies. I have collected many of these over the
past couple of years, but I don't have the coaster one.
I decided to use Coin Purse 2 since I've had this stitch die
for over a year now and haven't tried it. I bought it because
my granddaughter is ALL GIRL and loves the color purple!
I am planning to put this little purple pouch filled with lip
gloss in her Easter basket...good thing she can't read yet
or have access to my blog. Ha, Ha! This was fun to make!
** PTI Coin Purse 2, Stitched Ornaments: Classic, Bitty
Button Stacks
3/2/17 ** I have used MFT BB Polar Bear Pals (luv these
bears) and tried an ink blending technique I watched from
an MFT video to create a "space" background tho I went
with "Northern Lights" since it went better with my polar bear. Creating this card for this weeks Wednesday sketch was so
much fun. Thanks MFT for the inspiration!
2/23/17 ** Decided to try a color challenge
by MFT...and I wanted to try out my new MFT butterfly card kit I just received today
(awesome kit). I'm ready for Spring and SoCal sunshine...butterflies are just the medicine for my wish. :)
**MFT Butterfly Card Kit, Lemon Chiffon cardstock, vellum, Stencil Star Grid,
Wonky Circles dies, 4mm Clear Droplets.
PTI dye inks: Harvest Gold, Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, Stormy Sea
2/27/17 ** Melissa has a great tip for this weeks MIM using
colored pencils on kraft paper. I forget about using my colored pencils usually grabbing my Copics instead...so this is an excellent challenge to make me use them. I ran into a
problem tho since I have very few outline only stamp sets in
my stash...none of which were florals (own 4 PTI florals sets).
The only one that seemed like it would work was Winter Hills.
It's a bit small to use colored pencils but here it is.
**PTI Winter Hills, Double-Up Rectangles, Vintage Buttons
(New Leaf).
I've decided to try one of MFT Sketch challenges this week,
partially because I wanted to try out one of my new stamp
sets. I love Birdie Brown's cute whimsical stamp sets! And I
love kitties...we have a couple (an orange/white tabby and a
one grey/black/white tabby). I placed some clear card stock
under the punched out window to make it more sturdy...looks
like the kitty is peeking in through a window. :) TFL!
**MFT BB Cool Cat stamp/die set, Copic Sketch.
2/25/17 ** Today is PTI's February 2017 Blog Hop and we are
challenged once again with one of Nicole's unusual photos for
inspiration. I love the rich colors in this photo...dark grey with
pops of deep purples/pink/gold. My second source of inspiration
comes from Betsy's WTD Paisley card. I used her technique &
colors. Here's my take on the two...
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!
** PTI WTD: Paisley, Banner Style. PTI dye inks: Hibiscus
Burst, Raspberry Fizz, Amethyst Allure, Royal Velvet.
PTI A2 Vertical Scallop die set.
Misc: Cuttlebug EF (herringbone).
2/20/17 ** Today we are celebrating 2016 and marks
the final day in PTI's 10th Anniversary celebration.
I finally have one of the stamp sets selected (Tulip
Time), YAY!! I drew my inspiration from Amy's card
where she uses frames as a background (a MIM I
missed but have been wanting to try). My card ended
up being a "Congratulations" card too since I have
decided I will send it to someone I know who will be
graduating from pharmacy school in May.
A note of THANKS to PTI for the past 10 days of celebration!
My stamp/die sets would probably just collect dust without
PTI's continuous inspiration/challenges. I've enjoyed the whole
week plus!!
**PTI Tulip Time, Banner Style. PTI dye inks:
Pale Peony, Berry Sorbet, Raspberry Fizz, Green
Parakeet, New Leaf.
3/5/17 ** Lizzy has some wonderful ideas for use of the
