Friday, August 24, 2012

Papertrey Ink's August Blog Hop!!


I'm really excited about the Blog Hop tomorrow. This is my first blog, I started it last week just so I could participate the Blog Hop.

My card is 5½"x4" with a "Dark Chocolate" brown card base was embossed with Papertrey Ink's new Herringbone impression plate. PTI's Herringbone stamp in Distress Ink "Vintage Photo" was used on a 4½"x3" piece aqua paper. On another piece of aqua paper was cut 4½"x2½" and I used Martha Stewart's border punch on the edge. The punch has scalloped circles on the bottom, and since I wanted to keep everything with straight lines, I cut them off. The sentiment is PTI's "Remember". I had to cut the ribbon in half because it was too wide. I frayed the edges slightly for more texture. The aqua blue section was mounted on the brown base with dimensional foam squares.



I had some extra time today and decided to take the same idea and change it up a little.


I like the way this one turned out. I feel it meets more of the inspirations photos. The "Take Care" card is 5½"x4". The front panel is raised from the base card, it doesn't show in the photo. I used Versa mark watermark stamping pad with the Herringbone stamp to create the tone-on-tone.
Papertrey Ink Supplies; Herringbone stamp and Take Care stamp
Other supplies; Cuttlebug houndstooth embossing folder, Sizzix Valentine Flourishes, Tim Holtz Distress Collection paper, foam stickers. metal heart and fiber yarn.



Saturday 25th...
This morning had a some time and wanted to make a card that was not in my comfort zone...distressed. The above card is how it turned out. I normally like every in neat rows and symmetric. The PTI supplies were the Herringbone impression plate, Rosey Posey stamps. The sentiment is Verve Stamps. Everything else was supplies I had on hand. Thank you for taking the time to stop by!

Thank you for checking out my cards today...have fun hopping!


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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 25, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Wow, Lisa! Your cards are so beautiful and elegant! I hope you win! Welcome to blogland...I love your blog! You're welcome anytime to stop by and ask for help if you need anything, I will try my best to help you out...but I see you definitely don't need help with cards! You're awesome!

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    1. UnknownAugust 26, 2012 at 5:17 AM

      Good morning Sharon, thank you for being the first comment! Thank you for the offer of advice, I like to learn all I can. How do I find your blog?

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  2. Leigh PennerAugust 25, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Great cards! I love your takes on the challenge!

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  3. Tracey McNeelyAugust 25, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Lisa your cards are all fabulous!

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  4. JoyceAugust 25, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Congratulations on starting a blog! I started mine last year for a challenge, too. Your first cards are great. Here's to many more. Oh, and make sure you turn off your word verification, especially if you want to enter challenges and get comments.

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    1. UnknownAugust 25, 2012 at 8:36 PM

      Joyce, Thank you for the tip. I didn't know the word verification was turned on. I think I have it removed now.

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  5. Jacquie SouthasAugust 25, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    You cards are fabulous! I love the way you used the border die over part of the herringbone stamp. Congratulations on starting the blog - it is a great way to connect with other like-minded crafters.

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  6. RhondaAugust 25, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    You will enjoy having a blog. Love your cards.

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  7. MarthaAugust 25, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    What beautiful cards, Lisa! I love the colors and texture.

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  8. carol (krillsister)August 26, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Grat cards. Both so different. Love the blue card. So dainty.

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  9. Carol's Ink SpotAugust 27, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Welcome to the blogging world! All three cards are beautiful. My favorite is the first one.

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