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.

   {PHOTO CREDITS: tied-up boxes, diaper pin wraps, felt & button bags, wine wrap, fabric ribbon, drawstring pouch}

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

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



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

Thank You

I love the Papertrey Ink - Make It Monday #83 video by Melissa Phillips.  She came up with a clever idea - Card Aisle Inspiration.  Back when I used to buy cards, I enjoyed looking through all the cards, to find the perfect one.  I love Melissa's idea, so I had to play along.  Except that I searched the Hallmark online store for my inspiration.

I'm also adding this to the Simon Says Stamp...Emboss It!

Here is my card.

This card was my source of inspiration.

Supplies

Stamps:  (PTI)-Stitches & Swirls, (Hero Arts)-CL582-Year Round Sentiments

Die:  (Spellbinders)-Reverse Wonky Rectangles

Ink:  VersaMark, Archival-Coffee

Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, White Prismacolor Pencil, Pearls

Thanks for stopping by.  Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated!

-Martha

Holiday Tags

Hello!  It's not often that I post twice in one day. 

Since I absolutely LOVE making tags, 

I HAD to play along with the Penny Black-Holiday Tag Challenge!

Supplies
Stamp:  Penny Black-(3880K)-Fantasy
Inks:  VersaMark, Distress Inks:  Broken China, Crushed Olive, Fired Brick, Brushed Corduroy
Die:  Papertrey Ink-Tag Sale #5
Other:  Hug Snug Seam Binding, Hemp Cord, Rhinestones, Clear Embossing Powder

Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated!
-Martha

Thanks

Hello, and thank you for your visit today! 
We are currently having some MUCH NEEDED rain, and the temperature is 67 degrees. 
I love it! 

I made this for Katarina's 90-Minute Scramble, and for the Hero Arts September contest.
I love using the Reverse Wonky Rectangles and distress inks.
The layers are popped up with foam adhesive.

Supplies

Stamps:  Hero Arts: (K5376)-Hydrangea, (CL596)-Pattern Hearts & Flowers

Inks:  VersaMark, Distress Inks:  Fired Brick, Crushed Olive, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed, Brushed Corduroy

Die:  Spellbinders-Reverse Wonky Rectangles

Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug-Swiss Dots

Other:  Hug Snug-Seam Binding, Foam Adhesive

I hope I've inspired you to create and get inky.
Have a wonderful week!
-Martha

I Thought of You Today

While in Colorado, I found this fabulous Graphic 45 patterned paper and the lovely May Arts ribbon.
The top and the bottom of the tag are stamped with a woodgrain stamp.  The pocket is made to fit the tag.  (I love doing this with tags.)

I'm adding this to the Simon Says Stamp & Show - Read All About It - STAMPTEMBER.



Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated!

Have a nice weekend!

-Martha

Hello - Square Card

Welcome, and thank you for stopping by.  I made this for the following challenges:
Papertrey Ink - Make It Monday #77 - Ink Pads As Watercolors
Dynamic Duos #15 - (Subtle Colors) - Certainly Celery & Pretty In Pink


CAS-ual Fridays (CFC65) - Square Card

Supplies
Stamps:  (PTI)-Back Pocket Basics, (HA)-CL574-Say It All, S5507-Envelope Pattern
Paper:  Watercolor Paper, (PTI)-Kraft, (SU)-Certainly Celery,
Ink:  Jet Black Archival, VersaMark, Spun Sugar-Distress Ink
Die:  Back Pocket Basics Die Collection
Ribbon:  (SU)-Certainly Celery
Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Water Brush, Rhinestones, Corner Chomper, Foam Adhesive
Finished Size:  4" x 4"

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

PTI-Make It Monday #76: Double-Time Bleach Stamping

Hello, and thank you for your visit today.  (This is actually my second post today.)

When I saw Nichole's PTI-Make It Monday #76  video, it reminded me of how much fun it was, when I was first introduced to the bleaching technique several years ago.  So I knew I HAD to enter this challenge.  I love the way "kraft" cardstock changes to a yellowish color when bleached.  The kraft circle and the bottom kraft strip were stamped with bleach and red ink.  All stamps and dies used are by Papertrey Ink.

Supplies
Stamps:  (PTI)-On The Farm
Dies:  (PTI)-Tag Sale #5, On The Farm
Ink:  (Distress Inks)-Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Walnut Stain; VersaMark; (HA)-Hero Hues-Punch Chalk Ink
Paper:  (PTI)-Rustic Cream, Kraft; (SU)-Soft Suede
Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Circle Punch, Jute Twine, Foam Adhesive, Bleach

Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated.

-Martha

HELLO

Hello, and thank you for your visit today.

I had so much fun making this Tag Card for the following challenges. 
Even though it is a CAS design, it takes me a while to make final decisions. 
In my opinion, designing is the FUN part about creating.

Check out the following challenges:
CASology-Week #4-Bird
CAS-ual Fridays-CFC64-On Cloud 9
Hero Arts-August-Clean & Simple
A Blog Named Hero-Challenge #9-Freestyle

Supplies

Stamps:  (Hero Arts)-657851-(Bird)-Bold Pop Framelits Set, 657782-(Sentiment)-Bicycle Framelits Set, S5507-Envelope Pattern

Inks:  VersaMark, (Distress Inks)-Mustard Seed & Brushed Corduroy

Die:  (PTI)-Tag Sale #3

Other:  Embossing Powder-Clear & Black, Gold Hemp Cord, (SU)-Cardstock, Foam Adhesive

Your visit and comments are greatly appreciated.

-Martha