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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Papertrey Ink October 2012 Blog Hop (#2)

This is my second entry for the Papertrey Ink October 2012 Blog Hop.




Note:  All the supplies used are listed in my previous post.

Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated!
-Martha

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Hello & Sweet

Howdy and Welcome!
My computer is running EXTREMELY slow! 
I am not able to visit blogs or leave comments. 
Hopefully, the problem will resolve itself, before too long.

Today, I am sharing two "Tag Cards" I made using patterned paper from the same paper pack.
The one on the left was made for my dear brother, and the one on the right was made for my sweet sister.
All stamps are by Hero Arts.


Thank you for your visit.  Your sweet comments are greatly appreciated.
Happy crafting!
Have a wonderful day!

-Martha

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Thank You

I really enjoyed making this card for the following:
 CASology - Week #14 challenge, where the cue word is "Leaf".
Simon Says...Dies and/or Punches, where we are to use dies or punches.
The Meadow Leaf is cut from white cardstock that has been inked with various Distress Inks.
The kraft card base is cut with the Meadow Leaf die.
To create subtle texture, the PTI-Linen Impression Plate is used on the kraft card base.
A strip of patterned paper is popped up with foam adhesive on the bottom of the card base.
The sentiment is embossed. 
To add interest, hemp cord is wrapped around, and tied in a bow.


Supplies
Stamp:  (Hero Arts)-Year Round Sentiments
Paper:  (PTI)-Kraft, (7Gypsies)-Avignon
Die & Impression Plate:  (Poppy Stamps)-Meadow Leaf, (PTI)-Linen Impression Plate
Ink:  Various Distress Inks, Coffee-Archival Ink
Other:  Hemp Cord, Clear Embossing Powder, Corner Chomper, Foam Adhesive
Finished Size:  4 1/4" x 4"

Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated!

-Martha

Saturday, October 13, 2012

I Love You!

I participated in Chris' 90-Minute Scramble.  The theme was to use a Black Background.
Supplies
Stamps:  (Hero Arts)-Lattice, Year Round Sentiments, All Occasion Messages
Dies:  (Papertrey Ink)-Edgers #1, Tiny Tags
Ink:  VersaMark, (HA)-Red
Other:  Embossing Powder: Clear & White, Hug Snug-Seam Binding, Twine, Rhinestone

Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated!

-Martha

Friday, October 12, 2012

Hello!

I decided to play along with Greta's Challenge.  She is celebrating her 100th post.
I'm also adding this to





This is the photo we were to use as our inspiration.
I was inspired by the colors on the lovely dress.












Since I really enjoy making "Tag Cards", I knew I would make a tag card,
because it sort of resembles the long dress.  
The Hero Arts-Pom Pom Flower is clear embossed.  
Various distress inks are used to ink the background. 
The PTI-Dress Form and the bottom strip are clear embossed with the HA-Envelope Pattern.
Thanks, Greta, for the FUN challenge.

Supplies
Stamps:  (Hero Arts)-K5571-Pom Pom Flower, S5507-Envelope Pattern, CL414-Classic Messages
Inks:  VersaMark, Distress Inks-Spiced Marmalade, Fired Brick, Broken China
Dies:  (PTI)-Dress Form, (Spellbinders)-Small Tag
Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Hug Snug-Seam Binding, Hemp-Cord, Pearls, Foam Adhesive
Finished Size:  2 3/4" x 5 1/4"


Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated!
Have a nice weekend!

-Martha

Sunday, October 7, 2012

World Card Making Day

Hello, and thank you for stopping by. 
I am loving the fabulous days we've been having in my part of the world.
Today I have two creations to share with you.
(I will be sending these to my Sweet Mom, just to let her know that I love her!)
The first one is a "Tag Card" for the Paper Smooches - WCMD - use pink.
The second one is a "Tag In a Pocket" for the Papertrey Ink - Make It Monday #85 - Glitter Tabs.
I'm also adding these to the Simon Says...Glimmer & Sparkle!





Supplies
Stamps:  (Hero Arts)-H5577-Classic Tea Flower, H2365-Old French Writing, 331065-Lattice;
              (Paper Smooches)-DES054-Word Salad; (Papertrey Ink)-Back Pocket Basics, Tag Its #11
Dies:  (Sizzix)-Tag; (Spellbinders)-Small Tag, Hearts; (PTI)-Back Pocket Basics
Ink:  Copic Markers, VersaMark, (PTI)-Raspberry Fizz, (Ranger)-Black, Coffee
Paper:  (PTI)-Kraft, White, (BasicGrey)-Kissing Booth
Other:  Gesso, Clear Embossing Powder, Glitter, Hug Snug-Seam Binding, Twine, Lace Flower, Pearls, Foam Adhesive

Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated!
Happy Crafting!

-Martha 

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Pink

Pink is my Dear Mom's favorite color.  I enjoy sending her cards, just to let her know I'm thinking of her.
I was inspired by the current Pink Color Palette at the ColourQ Challenge #157, and
the Really Reasonable Ribbons - RRR Challenge #57 -Pretty in Pink & Ribbon Theme.
(This is my first time to enter these challenges.)


I really enjoy making "Tag Cards" by adhering a second tag, for a handwritten message.
This one is on its way to my Dear Mom.


Supplies
Stamp:  (Hero Arts)-S5507-Envelope Pattern
Paper:  (PTI)-Rustic Cream, White, Black; (Authentique)-Uncommon Collection
Dies:  (Sizzix)-Tag Die: (PTI)-XL Rickrack Border, Buttoned Up
Other:  VersaMark, Clear Embossing Powder, Hug Snug-Seam Binding, Foam Adhesive

Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated.

-Martha

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Papertrey Ink-September 2012 Blog Hop

Hello!  Thank you for stopping by.
I love the Papertrey Ink-September 2012 Blog Hop.  It's all about Wrapping It Up, and using Felt & Fabric.  I had fun making this paper bag.

9-25-blog-hop-challenge

Supplies
Stamps:  (PTI)-Snowflake Medley, Iconic Images; (Hero Arts)-S5507-Envelope Pattern
Dies:  (PTI)-Snowflake Medley; (Lifestyle Crafts)-Paper Bag, (QuicKutz)-Tag
Cardstock:  (PTI)-Kraft, White, Red
Inks:  VersaMark, Color Box-Frost White, (Hero Arts)-Punch Chalk Ink
Felt:  (PTI)-White & Fine Linen
Other:  White Fabric, Clear Embossing Powder, Hug Snug-Seam Binding, Twine, Rhinestone
Finished Size:  4 3/8" x 2 5/8" x 1 3/8"

Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated!
-Martha

Sunday, September 23, 2012

You're Special - Tag Card

This is my first time to enter the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge.  This week's challenge is Cool Shades.  I only have sentiment stamps by Paper Smooches, so I printed the three flowers (which is a Free Digi stamp).  The Lattice background stamp is by Hero Arts/Studio Calico (which was a gift from my friend, Tina.  Thank you, Tina!).  I really enjoy making Tag Cards, and this one is 5 1/4" x 2 5/8".
I am also adding this to the following:  A Blog Named Hero-Challenge #12-Tag-You're It!, and
Simon Says...Emboss it!


This week we are inspired by this color story! 

Supplies
Stamps:  (Paper Smooches)-Sentiment Sampler & 3 Flowers-(A Free Digi Stamp); (Hero Arts)-331065-Lattice, S5507-Envelope Pattern
Die:  (PTI)-Chevron Stripes Border
Paper:  (My Mind's Eye)-A Beautiful Life
Ink:  VersaMark, (Distress Inks)-Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy
Other:  Crystal Glitter, Glossy Accents, Hemp Cord, Gemstones, Clear Embossing Powder, Foam Adhesive

Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated!
Have a nice week!
-Martha


Thursday, September 20, 2012

I Love You

I made this for the CAS-ual Fridays (CFC70) - using Black, White, and one other color.
I love making these mini 3" x 3" cards, and I love the color combination black, white, and red.
I'm also adding this to the Simon Says Stamp...Emboss It!, because embossing is my favorite technique.


Supplies
Stamps:  (Hero Arts)-S5507-Envelope Pattern, CL582-Year Round Sentiments
Die:  Spellbinders-Long Scalloped Rectangles
Other:  Red Seam Binding, Clear Embossing Powder

Thank you for stopping by, and thank you for your sweet comments.
-Martha