March Blog Hop @ Papertrey Ink

Hello,
It has been so long since I posted I had to look up my email and password to access my blog.  I think I need to have a reasonable plan, like one post per week, so at least I maintain some sort of presence here in Blogland.  In between skiing (now over) and working (not over for a long time!)  I did make a few cards, but  I really don't know why I can't seem to get around to post them.  Does that ever happen to anyone else out there?  Anyway, I set  a goal to participate in this month's blog hop @ PTI, with their challenge posted HERE.  Have a wonderful day, can't wait to see everyone's creations!
Cheers
Val
PS.  I seem to spend more time looking online than creating, this must change!

Materials:

Paper: PTI C/S: Kraft, White, Harvest Gold

Stamps: PTI Rosie Posie, Mat Stack 1

Ink: SU So Saffron, Versa Magic Aquatic Splash, Color Box Pigment Archival Black

Other: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Forest Branches 

                                  

Moxie Fab Challenge

Hi,
I always enjoy the Moxie Fab blog for inspiration.  I had a chance today to try the Map to Your Heart Challenge, posted  HERE.  This was a big stretch for me, but a big stretch can make you feel good!  It felt like a good day to create, car in the shop and snow softly falling outside.

Thanks for stopping by,

Val

Materials;

Paper:  C/S PTI Vintage Cream

No Ink, No Stamps! No Plan!

Other: Spellbinders Nestabilities Circles and Scalloped Circles, Memory Box Whimsy Circle Die MS Edge Punch, Scor Pal, Computer Font (Bradley ITC), Map from www.callmevictorian.com

Make It Monday #47

Hello and a  belated Happy New Year!

I love the idea @  Papertrey Ink this week of trying any of the  previous challenges that people may not have had time for.  There were several that I wanted to try and chose  to create a card for the Custom Copic Striped Ribbon # 27.

 Have a wonderful day.  I am enjoying a little quiet now that my son has returned to school today after Christmas Break!

Val

Materials:

Paper: C/S PTI White, Raspberry Fizz

Stamps: PTI Mat Stack 1

Ink: Versamark

Other: Stampendous EP, Spellbinders Ciecle and Oval Nestabilities. Mat Stack 1 Die, Unknown Ribbon, Copic Marker, PTI Linen/Canvas Impression Plate

Papertrey December Blog Hop Challenge

Hi,

A quick post between visitors and a Boxing Day party.  I realized we had placed most of our wrappings yesterday directly in a bag to be recycled, but I really wanted to play the challenge so I made a trip to the shed and brought the whole bag right in and found a few little goodies! Among them was a paper sleeve that had been wrapped around pyjamas for my sister with a row of snowflakes on it.  Perfect.  I simply die cut the snowflake with a circle nestie, cut a few more layers, placed the layered snowflake on a piece of ribbon that had been wrapped around a gift to my daughter, stamped a sentiment, and voila!  Card made.  Now off to party!

Cheers,

Val

Materials:

Paper:  PTI C/S White, Unknown Silver

Stamps:  PTI Mat Stack 1

Ink:  Colorbox Silver

Other:  Memory Box Woven Circle Die, ribbon and snowflake from Christmas wrappings

Happy Holidays

Hi,
Just wanted to wish everyone a wonderful holiday.  My Mom and my sister's family will be arriving on Christmas Eve @ various times from about 4 pm till midnight and stay overnight .  We are all very grateful to be spending tomorrow morning together while having our traditional Christmas brunch.

Take very good care,

Val

Materials:

Paper: PTI C/S White, Black

Stamps: Penny Black Snow Dust, Michael's Sentiment

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Other: Stickles

                                                           

Sympathy Card

Hi,

I know it's Christmas season and all but I found myself having to make a couple of sympathy cards and thought I'd post one.  As usual, the card is very simple;  it has a softness to it.  I have become a fairly dedicated Papertrey Ink cardstock fan, but I do miss the Stampin Up Soft Sky paper.  I really thought it was one of their best colors. 

Until next time,
Val

Materials;
Paper: PTI Stone, White, SU Soft Sky
Stamps:  PTI Iconic Images, Tag It's 5
Ink: Ranger Distress Weathered Wood, SU Soft Sky, Old Olive

Other: Spellbinders Nestabilities Rectangles

Cupcake Birthday

Hi,
I can't believe it is just one week till Christmas!  Today is my son's girlfriend's birthday, and I wanted to make her a happy girlie kind of card and decided to use the Clean and Simple sketch #171.  It immediately appealed to me and the sample cards made by Natasha are absolutely lovely.  Here is the sketch:
                                                             

I used her exact dimensions.  And here is my card:

Have a wonderful day,
Val

Materials:
Paper: PTI C/S: Raspberry Fizz, Simply Chartreuse, Kraft  Basic Grey Hello Luscious
Stamps:  Lockhart Rose Cupcake, PTI Peaceful Wishes, Hero Arts Grid Pattern
Ink:  Versamark, Colorbox Frost White, Memento Tuxedo Black
Other:  Dollar Store Ribbon, Spellbinders Circles Nestabilities, Sharpie White Gel Pen, Copics, Stampendous White Embossing Powder

Starlit

Hi there,

Still lovin' the Penny Black Christmas stamps! I am finally finished making cards, but still have a few to blog about! These PB stamps are so elegant, I find they really take well to clean and simple treatment.

Cheers,
Val


Materials:
Paper: PTI C/S Vintage Cream, Unknown Gold
Stamps: Penny Black Starlit, PTI Signature Christmas
Ink: Ink It Up Gold, Versamark
Other: Stampendous Gold EP, Spellbinders Nestabilities Rectangles, Michael's Ribbon

Tis the Season

Hi,
Just thought I'd share a Christmas card that I made and kinda liked.  I thought I'd make this my main card to mail out as it is not very labor intensive and wouldn't you know it-- I actually lost the bow die!  Seriously, I have looked everywhere and can't find that die that I just love.  So... I think that makes me like the card even more.  The mind works in mysterious ways, doesn't it?

Here's to all those missing tools and cardmaking gadgets that for me at least disapppear in groups.

Oh well, I enjoyed the die while I had it!

Cheers,

Val

Materials:

Paper: PTI C/S: White, Unknown Silver

Stamps:  Memory Box  Classic Ornament Outline, PTI Signature Christmas

Ink:  ColorBox Silver, Versa Mark

Other:  Memory Box Crisp Bows Die, Spellbinders Nestabilities Rectangles, Stampendous Silver EP

Clean and Simple #168

Hi,

Made this card last night but I couldn't get a good indoor photo of it so had to wait for the morning sun.  And glorious it is!  It is a cool crisp morning here in Nova Scotia and somehow it makes me feel very energetic!  Here's my card:

Thanks for looking,

Val

Materials:

Paper:  PTI C/S Kraft,Vintage Cream, Kaisercraft Decenber 25th, Unknown Gold

Stamps:  PTI Signature Christmas

Ink:  Ink It Up Gold

Other:  Memory Box Woven Circle Die, Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle Die

A Vellum Poinsettia

Hi,

More of the same.  Same but different.  Same story, different details.  I know you get it, I have a new card, but it's with that same poinsettia stamp that I just can't put down!  This is one of my favorites!  Hope you like it.

Cheers,

Val

Materials:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Kraft, Unknown Vellum

Stamps: Penny Black Christmas Star, Michaels Sentiment

Ink:Versamark

Other: Ranger Red Stickles, Stampendous White EP, Memory Box Loop Border Die

Clean and Simple # 167

Hi,

Haven't played the CAS sketch in a while, but couldn't resist this one!  We had an early snow storm  yesterday and I thought it made a fitting backdrop for the card!  Thanks for looking,

Val

Materials:

Paper: PTI Kraft, Su Real Red, Natural

Stamps: PTI Take Three: Winter

Ink: Color Box Frost white, SU Real Red

Other: SU Bird Punch ,Spellbinders Nestabilities Rectangles ( to notch the sentiment strip),PTI Linen/ Canvas Impression Plate, stampendous Red Tinsel EP

Third Christmas Poinsettia

Hi,
Recently I purchased several new Christmas stamps, from several companies.  Some  have still not touched any ink,  as when I do have stamping time, I seem to gravitate toward this poinsettia stamp by Penny Black.  It has so much personality and turns into something new each time I stamp with a new color of ink or paper.  Now that's good value.  It was this card that inspired me to make the following:

Materials:

Paper: PTI C/S Kraft, SU C/S Real Red

Stamps: Penny Black Christmas Star,Hero Arts Antique Brocade

Ink: Color Box Frost White, Versa Mark

Other: Stampendous White EP, ScorTape, Glitter Ritz

Papertrey Ink Make It Monday # 41

Hi,

I am really glad Jennifer posted this challenge as I had never used a glue pad, but with the holidays approaching, I can foresee much glue pad and glitter!  Actually, the most difficult part of the challenge for me was getting a decent photo.  Here is a closeup so you can see just how pretty those glittered images are:

Hope you enjoy the card,

Val

Materials:

Paper:PTI C/S White, Kraft,Enchanted Evening,Hawaiin Shores; SU Soft Sky; Unknown Blue

Stamps:  PTI Take Three: Winter, Signature Christmas

Ink: SU Real Red

Other: Essential Glue Pad, Glitter Ritz Cool White Glitter, Michaels Ribbon, Cuttlebug Tag

Papertrey Ink MIM #40

Hi,
Made a card for the reverse applique challenge at Papertrey Ink.  After quite a bit of trial and a lot of error, I discovered that it is very difficult (for me at least) to sew neatly around small cut out shapes, such as hearts. So, I decided on a much larger simpler shape and managed to create something that will not instantly jump into the recycle bin!
Have a good one,

Val

Materials:

Paper: C/S PTI Kraft, Berry Sorbet

Stamps: PTI Mat Stack 1 Collection, Hero Arts Grid Pattern

Ink: Color Box Frost White, Versa Mark

Other: Stampendous White EP, Celebrate It Ribbon, Sewing Machine and Thread