Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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

Thursday, November 24, 2011

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

Saturday, November 19, 2011

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

Friday, November 18, 2011

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

Saturday, November 12, 2011

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

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Another Christmas Poinsettia

Hi,
Loving this stamp!  It is so versatile! I really like that I am able to use it for other occasions just by changing the color. But for now, here is another Christmas card:
Cheers Val

Materials:
Paper: C/S PTI White
Stamps: PB Christmas Poinsettia, PTI Signature Christmas
Ink: Versamark, Color Box Silver
Other: Basic Grey Rhinestones, Judikins Diamond Sparkle EP, Michael's Ribbon, PTI Linen Canvas Impression Plate

Sunday, November 06, 2011

Christmas Poinsettia

Hi,
Got some new Penny Black stamps and I have to say they are beautiful! Here is a Christmas card made with the Christmas Star stamp.  Beware, it is a very versatile stamp, so you may be seeing a lot of it!


Cheers,
Val
Materials:
Paper: PTI White, Kraft, Black
Stamps: PB Christmas star, PTI Signature Christmas, Unity Grainy Background
Ink: Memento  Tuxedo Black, SU Real Red, Color Box Frost White
Other: Copics

Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Papertrey Ink MIM # 39

Hi,
I have often admired how certain cardmakers can make beautiful background papers and just had to try THIS challenge.  I found the video very helpful, as I have often tried to make my own backgrounds with little success.  Here's my card,
Val

Materials:
Paper: C/S PTI  White, Black
Stamps: PTI Turning a New Leaf, Tag It's # 5
Ink: SU Black
Other: Memory Box Woven Circle Die, Spellbinders Circle Die, Miscellaneous Ribbon