Play Date Cafe Challenge #166

I switched gears this morning when some happy mail included this Memory Box Trellis die. It's hard not to want every new die that comes out! And since I now have the Memory Box Metal Adaptor Plate, everything cuts like a dream.  

The PDCC this week is a Color Splash--black and white and this time a splash of emerald green. These were as close I could get. The butterfly's body and tips of the wings have green and I used New Leaf cardstock for the trellis insets. Kara at KandRdesigns has such an amazing talents for creating patterns. So when I first cut the trellis out, and after seeing her blog yesterday, I started thinking about designs I could create. Hopefully the green gives the abstract look of a vine. I thought the added flower gemstone might help. I like to do dimensional butterflies so I stamped one on the cardstock and stamped and cut out the body and wings of another one to layer on top.

Just a note about supplies. Two of my mainstays are Tombow Mono Permanent Adhesive and Helmar V2 Vellum Adhesive. I prefer Tombow to glue most everything on my cards. The V2 adhesive is a spray and perfect for adding vellum or clear cardstock plus things like the trellis. It's so easy to spray something that isn't solid. Then I added very small dots of Tombow in the openings where I added the green--really fast and easy!

Perhaps this will make you think of Spring!

Have a wonderfully creative week,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Antique Engravings (Hero Arts); Half and Half (PTI)

Cardstock: Soft Stone, Stamper's Select White, New Leaf (PTI)

Dies: Trellis (Memory Box)

Additional: Gemstone (Hobby Lobby); Tuxedo Black Ink (Memento); Copics

A Study in Beauty--Play Date Cafe Challenge #165

COLORS: Plum, Mustard, Rose

I was afraid I wasn't going to get this posted on time. I knew immediately I wanted to use this butterfly for this week's PDCC but had a bit of trouble with how to use mustard. Then after going through my 6x6 pads (I have a few!!), I found this paper from Bo Bunny! I've also had a package of these embellishments for ages so I was glad to finally be able to use one of them too.

The 'love' is a die cut from a WPlus9 Christmas set. Actually it was a pretty quick card to make once I decided to use the paper!

I've also gotten a little behind on visiting blogs. Hope to spend some time today!!

Happy Monday!

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Antique Engravings (Hero Arts)

Cardstock: Oatmeal (WPlus9); Vintage Cream, Plum Pudding (PTI)

Patterned Paper: Country Garden Collection (Bo Bunny)

Dies: Seasonal Sentiments (WPlus9)

Additional: Cameos (WeR Memory Keepers); Corner Punch (EK Success): Copics

Play Date Cafe Challenge #164

New Year's Resolution: Do more of the challenges that I love so much! It has been ages--far too long--since I last did a Play Date Cafe Challenge. Color challenges have always been a favorite of mine and I used to do PDCC all the time! Here is the link to this week's challenge.

A friend in our daylily club passed away so I am sending this to his wife. I always use something with a nature theme for sympathy cards and liked how these colors work. Some score lines were added on the side to coordinate with the plaid. 

Thanks for taking a peek at my weekend project. The rest of my crafty time was spent on creating with my January 12 Kits goodies. Wait until you see the new surprises we have in store for 2013! Love this first kit!!!

Have a great week,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Country Charm (WPlus9); Frame It (WMS)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Simply Chartreuse, Enchanted Evening (PTI)

Dies: Folk Art Florals (WPlus9)

Ink: Rich Cocoa, Nautical Blue (Memento)

WMSC #83; Play Date Cafe Challenge #118

I know I am SO VERY late getting my WMS challenge posted but I didn't want to miss another one! The sketch uses a round card and I love that shape! This week's fabby design was done by Jennifer Culbertson.

And I love the colors in this Play Date Cafe Challenge so decided to combine the two! I haven't done a PDCC is a while and couldn't pass up these cheerful colors.

So here's my card!! I passed on the Valentine theme and went to Spring!!!

Since being introduced to Memory Box dies during the January 12 Kits of Christmas party, I've had the temptation to buy them all! Well, maybe that's a bit of an over-exaggeration but I have already placed two orders!! I instantly fell in love with this little bird so I foresee using it a lot!!

The WM stamps are two of my favorites--the plaid from Off Beat Backgrounds and Nordic Winter. Both are stamped with my new Amuse Ink (LOVE it!).

I'm keeping this short so I can get posted on time. As always, I love when you stop by for a visit!

Wishing you a happy weekend!!

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Off Beat Backgrounds, Nordic Winter (WMS); Everyday Button Bits, Tiny Treats-Valentine (PTI)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Harvest Gold, Blueberry Sky, Enchanted Evening (all PTI)

Dies: Heart Trio (PTI), Perched Reed Bird (Memory Box), Circles and Scalloped Circles (Spellbinders)

Inks: Amuse, Memento

Pearls (Queen and Co.)

PDCC #84: Hello Friend; Papertrey Peeps May Challenge

Flowers for the May Peeps Challenge (submitted by our talented Terri) work for the current Play Date Cafe Challenge too! At first I struggled a bit with this color combo. So in the end I decided flowers might work best. These are from Beautiful Blooms II by PTI. The images were a little smaller than the dies so I did some trimming and also touched up the edges with a Copic marker so less white would show. A combo of leaves, a little lace and one of those sweet Tiny Tags and it came together pretty well. 

I am still behind on getting the Peeps Challenges done so hope to get more done soon. And you can still enter either of these challenges on the links above. But the PDCC ends tonight so be sure to hurry!

Thanks for dropping by,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Beautiful Blooms II, Tiny Tags (PTI)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, New Leaf, Lavender Moon (all PTI)

Dies: Branch with Leaves (Sizzix); Tiny Tags, Beautiful Blooms II #2 (PTI)

Additional: Leafy Branch Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Pearls, Brad (Basic Grey), Lace (JoAnn's), Copics, Rose Bud and Bamboo Leaves Ink (Memento), Spring Pansy Ink (Versamagic)

PDCC #78: Birthday Girl

Down to the wire for this week's Play Date Cafe Challenge. This is for our granddaughter's birthday--she will be four! Love this image from Mo Manning and the cotton candy is the perfect pink for the challenge. Plus I got to use my Tiny Tags again. Aren't they fun!

We are having the most wonderful weather here--a soft, drizzly rain, which we need so much. 

Thanks for looking,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps/Digitals: Cotton Candy (Mo Manning Digital); Butterfly Dreams, Tiny Tags, It's A Celebration (all PTI)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White

Patterned Paper: Bitty Boxes (PTI)

Additional: Tiny Tags Dies, Divine Twine, Copics, Red Eyelets from stash 

PDCC #75; Make It Monday #9

 

Between lack of Mojo and limited assess to my computer (hubby had to use it for two projects), it seems like a long time between posts--and even longer since I last entered a Play Date Cafe Challenge. I hadn't purchased any patterned paper since December (being a good girl!) so when one of the LSS sent me an email with a double points coupon, I decided to visit. I found several fun new patterns from Jillibean Soup. I love all the sentiments on this one but wasn't sure about the PINK! Wished it came as a stamp and I could stamp it on any color cardstock!! I do like how it goes with neutrals and Hawaiian Shores though. And it works perfectly for the PDCC (pink, blue and silver) and also for this week's Make It Monday Challenge (using heat embossing). I used silver embossing powder on the bike and clear on the sentiment. See Dawn McVey's video here.

So, what do you think---are you a pink person?? 

Hope your day is filled with joy,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps:  Everyday Button Bits, Birdwatching (both PTI)

Cardstock: Hawaiian Shores, Soft Stone, Stamper's Select White (all PTI)

Patterned Paper: Blossom Soup (Corn Kernels and Corn Meal)--Jillibean Soup

Additional: Mat Stack 4 Die, Cloud Dies (both PTI); Hawaiian Shores Buttons, Silver and Clear Embossing Powders, Copics, Embroidery Thread

Warmed by Your Friendship: PDCC #65

SECOND POST TODAY! A little late but I'm getting my PDCC card posted!!

If you were looking for the PTI Blog Hop card, please scroll down.

Do you ever buy patterned paper that just catches your eye but you have no idea where you will use it--actually IF you will ever use it! This paper was sold in the Christmas paper section last fall. I was at my LSS and a lady from out of town was looking for certain patterns and I was helping her. I saw this paper and mentioned to her "I have to have this". Of course, it has been tucked away in the drawer since then. SO when looking through stamps and papers recently, I first saw the sentiment and then thought of the 'sheep' paper! Decided it would work for this week's Play Date Cafe Color Challenge. Even hubby said it was cute!

Hope you enjoy my whimsical entry!

Thanks so much for allowing me to share.

Smiles,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Blessed by You (Waltzingmouse Stamps), Places, Please (PTI)

Cardstock: Fine Linen, Ripe Avocado, Terracotta Tile, Smoky Shadow (all PTI)

Patterned Paper: Christmas Herd (KandCompany)

Additional: Mat Stack 2, Circle Punches, Corner Punches, Pearls (Natural and Black)

Believe in the Magic: PDCC #58 and WMSC #26

Hi everyone! I have been posting very infrequently lately. Like many of you, holiday plans have been taking precedence. I still have many Christmas cards and other items to make so today's card can go in my stash! When I recently ordered some PTI dies I decided to add on the Believe set. It has been on my wish list for ages and when I saw the recent design team posts, it reminded me that I needed to add it to my Christmas supplies. The sketch is this week's WMSC design. And I used the sentiment from 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' set that I just received in my WMS order. Isn't the font awesome! I had never made a circle card before so this was a fun thing to try. And the colors work perfectly for the current PDCC.

Hope everyone is doing well. To the PTI Peeps-I have been checking blogs even when I couldn't leave comments. I always enjoy the fantastic inspiration and please know I am thinking of you all!

Have a wonderful week.  

Thanks for stopping by,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Believe (PTI), Twas the Night Before Christmas (WMS)

Cardstock: Pure Poppy, Stamper's Select White (PTI)

Patterned Paper: Holiday Vintage Prints (PTI)

Additional: Plaid and Sugar Embossing Folders (Sizzix), Spellbinders Dies-Circles and Scalloped Circles, Die from Teapot Set (PTI), Red Pearls (Queen and Co.), Ribbon-stash, Copics, Platinum Metallic Ink (Colorbox)

PDCC #54; PTI Peeps Challenge #19 (Turn a Negative Into a Positive)

Hi All! Finally taking a few minutes to post this card. I knew exactly what I wanted to make when I saw Aimes' post for the Peeps challenge. I wish it was always like that! Anyway, I was so glad to be instantly inspired and got my card done on Friday, using the colors from this week's PDCC. Then, unfortunately, my two-week fall allergy condition turned into a major sinus problem on Friday night. Lots of congestion, pressure and pain added to the runny nose and sneezing. I hate how wiped out it makes me feel. After a trip last night to the drug store, I am doing a little better today and even got a bit of house cleaning done. Yeah! 

I've been having such fun with all my new PTI dies! Seems my stamping budget is now being used more for dies than stamps!! For this card I stamped some Melon Berry cardstock with the "Twas the Night Before Christmas" stamp from Background Basics-Christmas. The little mouse and piece of wrapped candy are from that set also. Then I used the tree die to cut my negative image. For a background I used Spring Moss cardstock and decorated the tree with a simple embroidery stitch to sew a garland and added melon berry buttons. Another die easily cut the ornament and I attached it with a copper brad and some Spring Moss ribbon. Sentiment is from KaiserCraft.

As always, love that you stopped by,

Have a super week!

Sharron

PDCC #51

The colors at PDCC worked perfectly for a masculine card. I usually struggle with 'guy' designs but this one came together pretty easily. I used the trees from Through the Trees by PTI. And I really liked how Aimes (Amy Wanford), one of the PTI Peeps, got a different look by stamping on patterned paper so I found something in light green with a touch of blue--and not flowery! For the trees I used Color Box ink in a metallic copper and then embossed with clear embossing powder. I added the deer on the inside as a finishing touch. Actually turned out to be quick and easy and I am happy with the results!

Supplies

Stamps: Through the Trees (PTI), Deer is from Martha Stewart

Papers: Kraft cardstock (PTI), Patterned Paper (My Mind's Eye), Colored Cardstock (my stash)

Additional: Spellbinders Square Dies, EK Success Border Punch, Clear Embossed Powder

Thanks for visiting,

Sharron

Whimsical Christmas: PDCC Challenge #50

I love this week's colors and the clean, fresh design in the inspiration photo for the current Play Date Cafe Challenge. So I decided my card needed a lot of white. I also like to color so I chose a house and the funky tree from Wonderfully Whimsical (PTI). Becky has another PTI set being introduced this month and I am so anxious to add it to my collection--it's another tree and it's fabulous! LOVE trees!

The dies are also PTI--Mat Stack 4 and Fillable Frames 7. Together they are perfect for making a frame. The sentiment is from Signature Christmas. The embossing is Cuttlebug-Snowflakes and I added some glitter and rhinestones for sparkle.

Supplies

Stamps: Wonderfully Whimsical, Signature Christmas (PTI)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, New Leaf, Berry Sorbet (all PTI)

Additional: Mat Stack 4 and Fillable Frames 7 (PTI Dies), Snowflakes Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Rhinestones, Pearls, White Glitter, Copics

Please leave a note if you have time. I love your comments!

Smiles,

Sharron

PDCC #47

I have been so busy trying to finish up garden chores and get the last few daylilies in the ground that I almost didn't get this week's PDCC finished. I knew I wanted to use Wonderfully Whimsical stamps from the first day I saw this challenge posted. It seems to just fit!

Supplies

Stamps: Wonderfully Whimsical, Mailbox Greetings (both PTI)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Vintage Cream, Hawaiian Shores (all PTI)

Patterned Paper: Material Girl, Garden Variety (both Cosmo Cricket)

Additional: Copics, Cloud Die (PTI), Baker's Twine (Martha Stewart), Pure Poppy Button (PTI)

Lots more yet to do this week!!

Have a good one,

Sharron

PDCC #46: Black and White with a Color Choice-Pink, Gold or Copper!

This week's PDCC is a 'Color Splash' using black and white with either pink, gold or copper. As you can see, my choice is a splash of PINK! I used the last week's sketch from Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge. I know I say this a lot but I love Pure Innocence images! I tried paper piecing her outfit but just couldn't come up with a good way to do her hands that looked natural so I colored it with Copics--a warm gray with black for the accents. The boots and umbrella are paper pieced from some Bo Bunny Back to Backs paper in Tutu Dot. The umbrella is from the dotted side and the boots from the plainer textured side. Had to put some Glossy Accents on the boots and love how they came out! I used a Spica pen in Clear on the rain but unfortunately it doesn't show up well in the photo. A little glitter is always fun!!

Supplies

Stamps: Pure Innocence (MFT)

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Soft Stone (all PTI); Smooth White Copic (Bazzill)

Patterned Paper: Bitty Dots (PTI)

Additional: Pearls, Ribbon (May Arts), EK Success Border Punch, Corner Punch, Spellbinders Labels 1, Copics, Glossy Accents

Thanks for stopping by. Please leave a comment if you have time--I love getting your input!

Sharron

PDCC #45: Papertrey Peeps Challenge #5 and #15

Back with more fall creations and more Basic Grey Indian Summer papers! These should meet the current Peeps challenge by Angy to use fall colors as well as for PDCC this week. See PDCC colors above! I chose PTI's Kraft, Summer Sunrise and and Scarlet Jewel as my base colors. 

The bookmark and butterfly are from some Dear Lizzy's fabric paper in Fireberry. I bought a couple of sheets on sale at a local LSS. It didn't seem to be selling very well! I don't think people knew what to use it for as even the owner didn't have any suggestions. But I thought it might work for bookmarks. It is heavier than paper and has a nice texture. It won't cut with scissors (Edited to note that I tried my Tim Holtz Tonic Scissors and they work fine) or punches without fraying but works great with dies or a paper cutter. However, it is too thick to cut clear through the fabric and the backing on my Cuttlebug but would cut fine through just the fabric. It is self-sticking so no problem just removing the fabric piece. I cut an identical piece out of cardstock and then glued them together. Together it makes a perfect weight and thickness for the bookmarks. I decided to try medium size eyelets at the top and they work really well also and will provide a more sturdy hole where you can tie twine, ribbon or embroidery thread (as shown, in two colors). Finally, I also finished off with a little Chai Vintage Ink on the edges. For the large butterfly, I used the Butterfly Die and cut two out of Summer Sunrise and one from the fabric paper. That way the fabric has a backing and there is an additional layer for dimension. Lastly I went over the design with a gold Gelly Roll pen.

This is for a birthday gift so I also cut out a template to provide a little box for some candy. Doesn't this qualify for another of the Peeps challenges--#5 by Terry who challenged us to make something with a template! Wow, I think I am only behind by two challenges now!!

Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. I have tons of projects at home that I should be doing but ended up playing instead! Have a relaxing Monday if you live where it is a holiday!

And thanks for stopping by,

Sharron

Supplies

Card/Bookmark

Stamps: Butterfly Dreams, All Booked Up, Life, First Fruits, Communique Sentiments (all PTI); Jungle Bug Collection (KaiserCraft)

Cardstock: Kraft, Summer Sunrise, Scarlet Jewel (all PTI)

Patterned Paper: Indian Summer (Basic Grey), Fireberry (Dear Lizzy)

Additional: Ribbon (May Arts), Spellbinders Labels 11, Butterfly Die (PTI), Autumn Harvest Jewels (The Paper Company), Small Butterfly Die (Martha Stewart), Gelly Roll Pen, Medium Copper Eyelets (American Crafts), Embroidery Thread, Memento Inks

Box (Tucked Away Template-PTI)

Stamps: Daily Designs (PTI)

Additional: Summer Sunrise Cardstock (PTI), Autumn Abundance P.P. (PTI), Circle Punches, Ribbon from Stash

PDCC #44: SSSC 83

Finally back to post a card--just couldn't seem to get any inspiration of late! I combined the sketch from Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge with this week's PDCC colors. When I first saw this PDCC challenge, the colors reminded me of colors from the Basic Grey Indian Summer line. I used these a lot for cards last fall and got it out to see what might work. The navy added the contrast and kraft is my neutral. I didn't have anything that could be considered mustard but, while stopping by the LSS to see the new fall products, I picked up a sheet of Bo Bunny's Back to Backs in Honey Mustard Dots. I used one side for the background layer and stamped leaves on the textured side. This is a Kaiser Craft stamp set and I like that the leaves all have patterns and are super easy to cut out. The tag is the PTI bookmark topper die. I punched slits in the top and wove the ribbon through.

Quite unlike my usual cards but it reminds me of playing in a pile of leaves on a gorgeous fall day,

Have a great week,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Jungle Bug (KaiserCraft), Mixed Messages (PTI)

Cardstock: Kraft, Raspberry Fizz, Hibiscus Burst (PTI), Navy (Bazzill)

Patterned Paper: Back to Backs (Bo Bunny), Indian Summer (Basic Grey)

Additional: Spellbinders Large Circles, Bookmark Topper Die (PTI), Scrap Ribbon, Pearl (Basic Grey)

PDCC #43; Card Patterns Sketch 78

Play Date Cafe Challenge #43 has these wonderful cool, refreshing colors--so perfect for an end of summer card. If you have an August birthday, a soothing card is definitely in order! This is for my step daughter. Click on photo twice to enlarge so the detail will show up. I was having a little trouble with taking the photos. I was looking around for a sketch idea and found this fun and new (to me) blog, Card Patterns. There is a new sketch each week and I look forward to visiting again.

The main image is a bird cage stamp by Kaiser Craft. I stamped it with Colorbox Metallic ink and embossed with clear embossing powder. The lime layer is cut with the largest Spellbinders Labels 11 and embossed with a Quikutz embossing folder. The patterned papers are geometric to help keep a clean look. I also inked the ribbon with a light color Copic--something I had never tried before but it is very easy and I like the effect. A few rhinestones were added for glimmer!

Supplies

Stamps: Le Chateau (KaiserCraft); Birthday Basics (PTI)

Cardstock: Dark Green (Bazzill); Stamper's Select White (PTI)

Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye, Piggy Tales

Ink: Color Box Metallic; Cottage Ivy (Memento)

Additional: Vines Embossing Folder (Quikutz), Corner Punch, EK Success Border Punch, Martha Stewart Dove Punch, Rhinestones (Lush by My Mind's Eye), White Silk Ribbon (PTI), Clear Embossing Powder, Copic BG10

Wishes for a fabulous week,

Sharron

PDCC #42: Exploring the World

This week's Play Date Cafe Challenge is using the earthy colors of brown, green and beige. Isn't the inspiration photo cool--imagine all those camels! Hope I didn't use too much green but I love green so perhaps it kind of overrides the browns!

Supplies

Stamps: Up, Up and Away, All Booked Up, Fly Away (PTI); Creative Words (Inkadinkado)

Cardstock: Beige is Core-dinations; Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream, New Leaf (all PTI)

Additional: Fillable Frame 4 (PTI), Ribbon (May Arts), Copics

There still time to join in on the challenge. Lots of fun and inspiration over at the PDCC blog!
So glad you dropped by,

Sharron 

PDCC #41: Italian Style

While I have never been to Italy (unless a couple of hours in the airport in Rome count), I would love to go there. Everyone I know that has visited says it is beautiful. For my card I thought the mood of the beaches and all those colorful umbrellas you often see in photos would be appropriate for this week's Play Day Cafe Challenge (Italian Style)---a fun in the sun theme!

Supplies:
Stamps: Umbrellas from Scattered Showers (PTI); Lace from KaiserCraft Tea at Elsie's; Sentiment from  Pure Innocence Beach Bum set (MFT) and I used the cattail reeds image from Pond Life (PTI) for the handles
Cardstock: Harvest Gold, Terracotta Tile, Stamper's Select White (all PTI); pale aqua sheet from Bazzill (color unknown)
Patterned Paper: WR Memories
Additional: Spellbinders Labels 1; Brad from Bo Bunny and I used the PTI In Bloom Impression Plate on the gold umbrella but hard to see in photo


Enjoy your weekend!
Thanks for dropping by,
Sharron

PDCC #40: Splash of Green

I spent a lazy Saturday afternoon playing with some stamp sets that I have been neglecting. I almost sold Butterfly Kisses and then today realized how glad I am that I didn't! I didn't necessarily intend to make cards today using all the selected older sets but just played with colors and designs for fun! I am anxious to incorporate some of my new ideas soon. Seems I am always wanting something new and forgetting what wonderful stamps I already have! Does anyone else have this problem too?

Today's card is for the Play Date Cafe Challenge using black and white and a splash of green. I really enjoyed last week's challenge using neutrals so this is kind of an extension of that one but with a splash of my favorite color--green! Any shade of green will do so I chose Simply Chartreuse cardstock. Another new found favorite--I didn't order it right away thinking I wouldn't like it that much but now that I see it IRL, it is awesome! Another product that I got as a gift, and have had for ages, but never even used is a Spellbinders Shapeabilities set. I don't know the name but it has several insects, a branch and the leaf I used today. I did some samples--the butterfly and dragonfly and several copies of the leaf. Great to have on hand to use when needed. I just sponged with the London Fog ink to accentuate the design.

Supplies
Stamps: Beautiful Blooms II, Through the Trees (sentiment), Background Basics: Text Style) (all PTI)
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Pure Black, Soft Stone, Simply Chartreuse (all PTI)
Patterned Paper: Bitty Boxes (PTI)
Ink: Tuxedo Black, London Fog (Memento)
Additional: Spellbinders Labels 1, EK Success Border Punch, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Pearls

Hope you are having a good weekend--relaxing, having fun or just chilling out!

Smiles,
Sharron