Two in One: CQC #53 and TESC131

ColourQ #53 Challenge Combined with Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #131

Wow--I finally got smart and combined challenges.  I loved the colors in ColourQ Challenge #53 (here), utilizing orange, green, two shades of blue and white.

I immediately knew the DCWV's Citrus paper would work perfectly for this challenge.  However, I often struggle with the layout.  I turned to Taylored Expressions and used the most current sketch challenge (here) for my inspiration.  Do you know they have an entire catalog of former sketch challenges that is a great resource!

Here's what I created.

I used Taylored Expressions Take Note stamp set and die that I picked up at CHA this summer to make the focal image and used one of the sentiments from Verve Stamps Dream Big.  Here is an up close look at the centerpiece:

I like to finish the envelop with a coordinated liner using PTI's A2 envelop liner die.  What a useful tool!

I really enjoyed combining these two challenges and have pulled papers together to make a set of cards inspired by both!  They will make a great hostess gift or a wonderful addition to my card stash!

Thanks for stopping by the blog---hope you enjoyed what you saw!

Monica

Supplies:

Paper:  PTI cardstock in Stampers Select White and DCWV for all the pattern paper
Ink:  PTI's Summer Sunrise and VersaFine in Black Onyx
Tools:  Fiskars Scallop Punch, TE's Take Note Die, and PTI's A2 Envelop Liner Die
Other:  Orange Pearls from Stash and PTI's White Envelop

Embellish Color Challenge using Background Stamping - Take Three

I wanted to do a second take on this challenge.  I struggled to incorporate the yellow in my first entry so I wanted to try to add more with this response.  I started with a couple of different pieces of yellow paper and pulled out the PTI Take Three Summer stamp set and went to work.  I enjoyed the results; I hope you do too!!

Thanks for checking out my post...Monica

Supplies:

Paper:  PTI-True Black, Stampers White, and Lemon Tart; SU--Basic Grey and Going Grey; PP--DCWV Citrus

Stamps:  PTI's Background Basics: Text Style, Take Three Summer, and Communique Curves (sentiment)

Ink:  SU Going Grey and Versafine Black Onyx

Other:  PTI eyelet die; Spellbinders long rectangle die, and PrimaMarketing black crystals

Embellish Color Challenge using Background Stamping - Wishing You Happiness

The stamped background component of the challenge inspired me to pull out my PTI Guidelines II stamps and coordinating paper.  Here is what I came up with - hope you like it.

After stamping the background in different combination (all black or black and gray), I misted in various shades (left to right):  1 - Tsukineko's Sheer Shimmer Spritz in Frost, 2 - Perfect Pearls in Pewter, and 3 was left plain.  The background I used on the card was misted with Tsukineko's Sheer Shimmer Spritz in Sparkle.  Not sure if you can see it in this photo but it looks pretty yet subtle in person.
 

    

  
 I dressed up the inside of the card and provided a coordinated envelop with liner.
 

Thanks for checking out my challenge entry.

Monica

Supplies: 
Cardstock -- Guidelines II, Lemon Tart, True Black (PaperTrey Ink) and Going Gray (StampinUP), Pattern Paper from stash
Stamps -- Guidelines II (PaperTrey Ink) and Say It Big (Craft Lounge)
Ink -- Black Onyx Versafine, VersaMark (Tsukineko) and Going Gray (StampinUP)
Other -- Silver Embosssing Powder, 1" Circle Punch, Corner Chomper, Silver Pearls 

Embellish Color Challenge using Background Stamping

I have totally been on a bookmark/tag kick lately so this was just another opportunity to make a bookmark.  The challenge is to use White, Black, Gray, and Yellow with Background stamping.  If you want to check out the challenge here's a link.

I cut my bookmark using my Cricut and a file I created using SureCutsAlot out of the Going Gray card stock.  I also cut a "tag shoulder" out of the Basic Gray card stock but didn't adhere it until the end.  I stamped the bookmark with my background text in Going Gray ink.  I then set it aside to dry and worked on the sentiment.

 I cut the label with the die, stamped the sentiment and added the two nail heads.  Now I moved back to the bookmarked and stamped the flowers and heat embossed with white.  Now it's time for assembly.  I attached dark "shoulder" and two yellow reinforcement rings to the bookmark.  Found just the right spot for my sentiment and then tied the black ribbon.

Here's the finished product.  Thanks for stopping by the blog and checking out my bookmark.  I hope you play along with the Embellish Challenge.

Jessica

Supplies:

Cardstock - Going Gray and Basic Gray (Stampin UP - SU), Harvest Gold (Papertrey Ink - PTI)

Ink - Going Gray (SU) and Onyx Black (Versafine), Versamark

Stamps - Le London Script (Stampabilities) and Agapanthus Cluster (Stampendous)

Miscellanous - white embossing powder, black ribbon (PTI), Tea for Two Collection Label die (PTI), black nail heads, Cricut Plantin SchoolBook

PTI September Blog Hop

For PTI's September Blog Hop, we were asked to incorporate a skill or technique that we "scrap-lifted" from one of the many friendly, helpful scrappers out there that love to share their know how.  It was indeed a challenge to limit my homage to just one but I finally narrowed it down.  For this hop, I channeled Mish Mash.  I really admire the way she pulls her supplies together before she starts, limits her materials to something less than her entire inventory, and then PRODUCES.  One of her recent posts (here) was right on point!!  She is so prolific--something to aspire to!!

I started by grabbing my sketch book and very quickly drew the concept for the card.  I pulled out my Basic Grey Ambrosia 6X6 deck, added coordinating PTI solid cardstock, felts, and the dies I wanted to use.  I created this set of cards--what do you think?

I pushed myself to use many different pieces.  It may be a bit of overkill but the more I look at the finished product, the more I like the results.  Here are a few different shots of the individual cards.  Note that I used PTI's envelop liner die and scraps of a 12X12 version of one of the pages from the Ambrosia set (the image is the same but the scale is different).     

                                                                                                             

 Hope you enjoy the cards and the Blog Hop!  Thanks for hopping by...

Monica


SUPPLIES:
Paper--Cardstock:  PTI's Rustic White, Pure Poppy, Terracotta Tile, Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, and Vintage Cream; Paper--Pattern:  Basic Grey's Ambrosia
Inks:  VersaFine Black Onyx, SU's Going Gray
Stamps:  PTI's All Booked Up, It's Official, and sentiments from various PTI stamp sets
Dies:  PTI's Bookplate, Tickets, Beautiful Blooms II, Large Scallop and Envelop Liner
Other:  PTI Felt in Black and Cream, 1 3/4" circle punch, Corner Chomper, Copic Black Multiliner, buttons from my stash, and PTI Vintage Cream envelops.

      

Embellish Color Challenge with Paper Piecing

This is my entry for Embellish's paper piecing challenge.  The colors used are kraft, light and dark green, and yellow.

The dress form is stamped on cream cardstock and pieced with polka dot paper (green paper stamped with Versamark) for the top and a soft yellow with a subtle pattern for the skirt.

The sentiment is stamped on a kraft double ended tag that I trim down and double matted with another of the same tags cut from cream.

Thanks for stopping by the blog,

Monica


Supplies:

Cardstock: PaperTrey Inks -- Kraft, Lemon Tart, Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss, and Cream.
Pattern Paper: Making Memories -- Ledger Paper and DCWV -- Citrus
Stamps:  Lawn Fawn -- Sew Lovely, Polka Dot Basic II
Ink: PTI's -- Dark Chocolate and Tea Dye Duo, Versamark
Other: PTI's -- Scallop Die, Nestibilites -- Labels 4 die and Double Ended tags, and ribbon & brads from my stash

Embellish Color Challenge with Squares

I thought I would play along with the current Embellish Challenge.  The colors are green, purple, and black using squares.

The colors are straight forward.  I incorporated the squares by cutting a square in the black cardstock and  with the impression plate used on the black.

A fun purple flower with solid and pattern paper with gems.  The center gem I had the others I colored using a Copic marker.

Green is found on the ribbon by stamping a sentiment in green ink and with the button.

(Sorry for the glare on the ribbon)

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the card.

Monica

Supplies:

Cardstock -- PaperTrey Ink (PTI): White, Black, and Plum Pudding
Pattern Paper -- PTI: Pretty Pastels
Stamps -- PTI: Birthday Basics and Hero Arts: Color Me Flowers
Inks -- Versafine: Black Onyx and PTI: New Leaf
Other -- Button-PTI New Leaf tied with white DMC floss, Impression Plate-PTI Linen & Canvas, Spellbinders Square Die