PTI Blog Hop

I was sooo excited when I saw the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop Challenge this month-use a My Timeless Template, by Lauren Meader. I have purchased one and I LOVE it. It is the All Boxed Up template and it makes the cutest little gift set for cards. Today is the 25th and I just so happened to have a baby shower to attend this afternoon. So I got a two-fer with this one. I love to give my friends a stack of handmade cards they can use as thank-you notes once the baby arrives. So here's what I did. I used kraft, Spring Moss and Aqua Mist with accents of Chocolate Chip for my color pallet. I made a total of 8 cards and matching envelopes with the cute little turtle from Pond Life (I know, you all probably think this is the only PTI set I own, LOL! TRUST me, I own many, I just don't have any of the baby sets. Use what you got, right?). I also used my trusty Polka Dot Basics to make giant vintage cream dots on my cards and the box.

I made 4 cards with Aqua Mist as my base and 4 with Spring Moss as my base, the layout is the same for all 8 cards. Once I had my design, this project really came together so fast. If I had to guess, I'd say it took me an hour, maybe a little longer. Not bad if you ask me! I know my girlfriend is just going to squeal when she sees these and I'll pat myself on the back for another job well done! Man, I love this craft :) Can't wait to see all the wonderful projects created with Lauren's templates. They really are worth the $5 and an instant upload. Happy Hoppin'! Hugs, Lisa

One last one for the weekend!

After today, I'm not sure I should post all weekend long. That could always change though. I worked on one more card today and this one was for the Over the Rainbow PTI challenge. This year (and month) Nichole is making us work for a chance at some prizes. LOL! That's okay by me because it has forced me to pull out some of my PTI sets that have gone neglected these last few months and the prizes are HUGE!!! The colors she challenged us to use were-Summer Sunrise, Pure Poppy, Ocean Tides, and Ripe Avocado. I have all these colors but Pure Poppy but my Real Red worked out fine for me. So here is my card.I used Little Lady and Polka Dot basics. I'm off to link it for a chance to win a fabulous prize-a year full of paper from PTI! Keeping my fingers crossed.

Hugs again, Lisa

Fun Polka Dots!

Two,fun cards full of festive polka dots (say that three times fast) from the Polka Dot Basic set. Dawn McVey (dawnsings) is the featured stamper this week over at SCS. I knew right away which card I wanted to CASE. Here is Dawn's Card . I love the colors she used and this card (plus a handful of other cute polka dot cards she did) pushed me over the edge to buy this set. I started by creating the polka dot paper and the chipboard star. The card on the right is the card I intended to use for this challenge, when I couldn't get the large chipboard star to fit on the card, I decided to make two. The second card is my FAVE! but the first one turned out great too. Thanks for the inspiration, Dawn. If you haven't stopped by her blog, you need to. It is just fantastic!

Polka Dots and Birthdays!

I've been working on some Birthday cards (BRAKS) for some of my swap gal pals and just had to share these two cards with you. I told you the other day, I finally caved and bought the Paper Trey Ink stamp set, Polka Dot Basics. I don't know why I waited so long. This set is so fun to use and makes wonderful background. I'm lovin' the dots! Enjoy the day!