PDCC #39

Good morning all, I was so excited last night to find that I had been selected as one of the Fab 4 for my last PDCC entry! YEAH!!

Today's card is using neutrals 'Dublin Style"and I love the classy, calming feel you can get when creating with these. The inspiration photos are from a hotel in Dublin, Ireland and what better Irish theme than a soothing cup of tea. I have a dear friend who loves tea and we always share a cup whenever we get a chance to visit. She lives in another city so unfortunately we don't get to see each other as often as I would like. I think she will enjoy this card!

I loved using this PTI teapot die to cut felt. I was able to glue just the center so the handle and spout are movable--what a fun and durable way to provide more dimension! The little teacup tag is easy to cut out and lots of sentiments are included with the set.

Supplies:
Stamps: Tea for Two Additions, Everyday Classics Anniversary Set (both PTI); Tea at Elsie's (Kaiser Craft)
Cardstock: Kraft, Stamper's Select White, Soft Stone (all PTI)
Patterned Paper: Earth Love (Cosmo Cricket)
Additional: PTI Tea Pot Die Set, Stampin' Up Punch, Felt, Lace trim, Twine, Pearls

Thanks for visiting!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sharron

Papertrey Peeps Challenge #6

I am loving this Cosmo Cricket paper so I used it again! This time is for the Papertrey Peeps Challenge with the theme of "Bling in the Old". And this was the first time I got to ink up by new A Little Argyle set. It is so amazing! I know it will be used a lot. I coordinated the colors to match the Cosmo Cricket design. So many patterns of argyle and of course endless colors--what FUN!!

Cammie's challenge..........
"I thought this would be a good time to use some of those stamps that haven't seen ink for some time or ever! So choose some stamps at the bottom of the stack or in the back of the drawer and ink those babies. The second part of the challenge is to add some shimmer--glitter, gloss, gems to your card or project."

I love the Bird Watching set but unfortunately it has been a long time since I got it out! For the bling I used some Rain Dots for the flower centers and added a little gold bird that I had in my stash.

Supplies:
Stamps: Bird Watching, Daily Designs, A Little Argyle, Sign Language (All PTI)
Cardstock: Rustic White, Summer Sunrise, Terracotta Tile (PTI)
Patterned Paper: Material Girl (Cosmo Cricket)
Ink: Rich Cocoa, Lady Bug (Memento Ink)
Additional: EK Success Punch, Copics, Bird Charm

Have a marvelous week........
Sharron

Happy Birthday Waltzingmouse!!

Hi everyone! Seems like forever since I have posted!! I have been so busy this past week but didn't want to miss wishing Claire and Waltzingmouse Stamps a Happy Birthday. I love this tree so wanted to use it for my card entry. Claire is having a fabulous contest so be sure to check her blog. Not much time left to enter so hurry! Just be sure to visit and enjoy all the great samples showing some of the new stamps to be released tomorrow.

Supplies for my card:
Stamps: Blessed by You (Waltzingmouse Stamps), Daily Designs (PTI)
Cardstock: Rustic White, Pure Poppy, Summer Sunrise, Dark Chocolate (PTI)
Patterned Paper: Material Girl, Garden Variety (both Cosmo Cricket)
Additional: Memento Ink, Buttons (PTI)

Tomorrow is our daylily club's big sale but hopefully next week will be quieter. I have tried to check blogs to keep up with what you all are doing and will try to post more myself soon.

Happy May Day tomorrow,
Sharron

Flying By to Say Hi!

Inside of Card below:

Hi everyone, such a gorgeous sunny but not too warm day here! Today's card is one I made for one of the doctors where I used to work. I always did cards for their birthdays when I was there. He has a plane and loves to fly so I thought he would enjoy this whimsical card. This is also the first card I have made with the new Wonderfully Whimsical set. it is so much fun--love it!! The little plane is from Tiny Treats and the sentiments are from Bird Watching and Around and About Sentiments. Hey Peeps, remember how Aimes recently used a sentiment from this set for her 'flutterby' trail. Thanks Aimes!!

Supplies:

Stamps: Wonderfully Whimsical, Tiny Treats, Around and About Sentiments (all PTI)

Cardstock: Spring Rain, Dark Chocolate, Kraft, Stamper's Select White (all PTI)

Patterned Paper: Earth Love (Cosmo Cricket)

Additional: Copics

Happy, happy Spring.............

Sharron

Papertrey Peeps Challenge #3

This Papertrey Peeps Challenge was submitted by Kimberly. She had made a card for her sister's March birthday and decided to challenge us to play along:

"So that is the challenge: a feminine card featuring orange zest.  Bonus points if you work in Spring Rain, her second favorite color or a tea theme, since tea is one of her favorite things in the world."

I don't have the tea set but always love to use a Pure Innocence image. And what is more perfect for a birthday than a big orange balloon! I paper pieced her dress with Cosmo Cricket patterned paper and colored the image with Copics. For the side trim I used Background Basics: Tin Types and embossed in white. The little clover stamp is from PTI's Luck of the Irish set. 



Supplies:
Stamps: Background Basics: Tin Types, Luck of the Irish, Sign Language (sentiment)--all PTI
Main image: Pure Innocence digital
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Orange Zest, Spring Rain (PTI)
Patterned Paper: Earth Love (Cosmo Cricket)
Ink: Fresh Snow, Orangerie (PTI); Copics
Additional: Filigree Embossing Powder-White (PTI); Nestabilities



Hope everyone is having a good weekend! I am filling in where I used to work for six days so it will be back to the old grind all next week! I was there on Friday and wow, I had already forgotten how little time I had left after spending all day at the office!! I think retirement is definitely better!

Anyway, don't know how much stamping time I will have for a while. We have a week of vacation following my week of work so I may not be able to check my computer as often! Now I need to get back to finishing the laundry and trying to decide about my PTI order. This month is really tough--way too much great stuff!!

Sharron