The Scalloped Edge

Celebrate Today and Every Day!!

Hi there!!!  Before I get to my card, I just wanted to let you all know that I will be moving my blog from Typepad to Blogger starting this Saturday May 8th!  No problems with Typepad, just tired of paying to have a blog!  That's money I can spend on more stamps/supplies, or just save... I will have the link for you when I do, but just wanted to let you all know!!!  I'm working on getting the blog set up with the help of my good friend, Karen Giron!!!

Okay.....onto today's card:

I'm sorry if you're tired of seeing this FANTASTIC Papertrey set, Year of Flowers: Daffodils, but I cannot put it down!!!  I just love it!  The sketch is from the Papertrey Paper Dolls Blog and is their first challenge so I couldn't wait to play along!  I used the new Dotty Biscotti DP ( don't you love that name ) and the Picnic Plaid Impression Plate (AGAIN!).  I colored one of the flowers with Copics and paper pieced the second flower with the same DP.  I HAD to do the ribbon ruffle again (yes I'm addicted) and added a few stitches on the left with some Rustic Cream vintage twine.
 
Well, thank you for stopping by!  I hope you have a great day!

Stamps:  Year of Flowers: Daffodils (PTI)
Paper:  Kraft, Lemon Tart, Vintage Cream, Dotty Biscotti DP (All Papertrey Ink)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories & Tools:  Oval Nesties, Rustic Cream vintage Twine, Vintage Cream Twill, Picnic Plaid Impression Plate, EK Success Scallop Edge Punch, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape 

Mercy's Sketch #71 {MTSC71}

 

Hi there!  It's time for another fabulous sketch from Mercy!  I used my all time favorite Papertrey set, Year of Flowers: Daffodils (AGAIN!).  I ADORE this set and I especially love to paper piece the daffodil!  I'm not sure I'm in love with my patterned paper choices, but I do like the card.  I used three different patterns from the Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety pack.  I paired it with some Kraft and Vintage Cream cardstock!

Don't forget to check out the Muse's blogs for some more awesome inspiration with this sketch!

Cindy Haffner
Crystal Birr
Jessica Diedrich
Julie Lacey
Pam Spiedel
Pam Varnell
Debbie Olson (April Guest Designer)
and of course, Mercy Kerin

Thank you for stopping by!

Stamps:  Year of Flowers: Daffodil, Everyday Classics (sentiment) (Both PTI)
Paper: Kraft, Vintage Cream, Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety DP
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Summer Sunrise (PTI)
Accessories & Tools:  Curved Rectangle Nestabilities, Ribbon Tag Trio (Spellbinders), Vintage Cream Twill Ribbon, Adhesive Gems, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape 

April Papertrey Blog Hop!

Hi there!  This month's Papertrey Blog Hop Challenge was to use tissue in some way on your card or project!  I didn't really do anything out of the ordinary, but it was out of the ordinary for me!  I'm not really a technique kind of gal, but I decided to give the faux silk technique a try when making this card!

I just received my PTI order on Friday and in it was the beautiful Background Basics: Flower Power.  I inked up one of the backgrounds with Orange Zest ink and stamped it on the tissue that the stamp set was wrapped in and glued it down to a piece of PTI white cs and then used a 1 3/8" square punch and punched out nine squares.  The sentiment was stamped in Dark Chocolate, cut out with a Labels 10 nestie, and then embossed with the Picnic Plaid Impression Plate.  I used the Butterfly die to cut out many layers of tissue and then stamped the floral patterned butterfly from Butterfly Dreams in Orange Zest on the top layer.  I finished it off with a Making Memories decorative brad.  I used the ruffled ribbon technique that I have come to LOVE with Orange Zest Saddle Stitch Ribbon.  The embossed scallops were done with an EK Success border punch.  The base of the card is Dark Chocolate, but looks black in the pic!  The finished card is 5x5.

Thank you so much for stopping by!  Have a great evening!

Stamps:  Butterfly Dreams (PTI)
Paper:  Dark Chocolate, White (PTI)
Ink:  Dark Chocolate, Orange Zest (PTI)
Accessories & Tools:  Tissue Paper, Labels 10 Nestabilities, Butterfly Die, Orange Zest Saddle Stitch Ribbon, Orange Zest Buttons, EK Success Border Punch, Sewing Machine, Picnic Plaid Impression Plate, Decorative Brad, Foam Tape  

Maile Inspired!

 
  
Have you ever been inspired by someone and you just had to make something with their style in mind?  Well, I am a big fan of Maile Belles and her fantastic Clean and Simple Style.  I also had the priviledge of meeting her at CHA in January and she was super sweet and ADORABLE!  I am a pretty clean stamper, but simple is VERY HARD for me!  I love lots and lots of layers and I love using lots and lots of tools....you get the picture.  Well, I had a little time last night and sat down to make a card that I call Maile inspired!  I didn't case any card in particular, just tried to make something like I think she would!  LOL!

I used Delightful Dahlias by Papertrey Ink.  I cut the flowers and leaves out of two different DP's (also Papertrey) and then stamped the flower image in Memento Black Ink.  I added some depth to the dahlia by coloring randomly with Copic Markers.  The scallops were cut with the Large Scallop Die by PTI and I embossed both the scallops and the white panel with my FAVE Picnic Plaid Impression Plate!  The sentiment was cut out with Labels Trio by Spellbinders!

Thank you for stopping by!  I always appreciate it when you do!

 

Stamps:  Delightful Dahlias (PTI)
Paper:  White, True Black, Bitty Box and Pretty Pastels DP (All PTI)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools:  Corner Chomper, Delightful Dahlias Dies, Picnic Plaid Impression Plate, Labels Trio (Spellbinders),  Spring Rain Satin Ribbon, Foam Tape 

Mercy's Tuesday Sketch {MTSC69}

 
Hi there!!  It's Tuesday and it's time for another one of Mercy's awesome sketches!  I love this week's sketch just like I love the others!  I hope you can take some time to play!!  If you do play, don't forget to add a link to your card via Mr. Linky on Mercy's Blog so we can take a peek!

I used the new Springtime Doodles set (Papertrey) on my card.  The colors are Kraft, Orange Zest and White.  I LOVE to color on Kraft!  The effect is so cool looking, IMO!  You'll find the full recipe for my card at the bottom of this post.

Don't forget to check out the rest of the Muse's for some more inspiration using this sketch!!

Cindy Haffner
Crystal Birr
Jessica Diedrich
Julie Lacey
Pam Spiedel
Pam Varnell
Debbie Olson (April Guest Designer)
and of course, Mercy Kerin

Thank you so much for stopping by! 

All products Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted:
Stamps:  Springtime Doodles
Paper:  Kraft, Orange Zest, White, In Bloom DP
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools:  Oval, Big Scallop Oval, Circle & Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Fresh Snow Satin Ribbon, Button, Polka Dot Impression Plate, Medium Scallop Die, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape

{MTSC68} Birthday Girl

 

It's Tuesday and time for another of Mercy's AWESOME sketches!  Today's sketch is SO FUN!  I recently got a boat load of new goodies from Papertrey and hadn't had a chance to play with the new butterfly die and the coordinating set designed by Niki Estes, Butterfly Dreams, and thought tonight was the perfect time!

I used the new Green Boutique dp and paired it with New Leaf, Hawaiian Shores and White.  The sentiment is from Butterfly Dreams and was stamped in Memento Black ink, cut out with Circle Nesties and then embossed with the Picnic Plaid Impression Plate.  I sewed a button on the butterfly and added two more buttons to the end of the double row ruffled New Leaf Twill ribbon.  Mose of the layers were popped up with foam tape!  What do you think?

Another reason I used my Papertrey goodies is because we are welcoming a new guest this month and you'll never guess who it is!!!  DEBBIE OLSON!  Yes, THE Debbie Olson!  Make sure you head on over to her blog to check out her drool worthy creation with Mercy's sketch......and don't forget to give the Muse's some love, too!

Cindy Haffner
Crystal Birr
Jessica Diedrich
Julie Lacey
Pam Spiedel
Pam Varnell
Shannan Teubner
Debbie Olson (April Guest Designer)
and of course, Mercy Kerin

Thank you so much for stopping by! 

Stamps:  Butterfly Dreams (Papertrey Ink)
Paper:  New Leaf, Hawaiian Shores, White, Green Boutique DP (All Papertrey)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories & Tools:  Labels Eight & Classic Circle Nesties, Vintage Picnic Impression Plate, Buttons, New Leaf Twill Ribbon, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape
 

Mojo132 Sweet Teddy

 

Hi there!  I {heart} this week's Mojo Monday Sketch!  There was a choice to make a square or round card and I chose the round, because I love these sweet little cards!  I've had Papertrey's Baby Button Bits for a couple months and this is the first time it's seen ink!  I chose the adorable teddy bear and paired him with some Pretty Pastels DP, Kraft cardstock and Sweet Blush Ribbon!  The teddy was colored with Copics and popped up on foam tape for some dimension!  I have a few friends who are having babies in the next few months, so I need to stock up on baby cards!

Well, that's all from me!  Thank you for stopping by!!

 

Stamps:  Baby Button Bits (Papertrey Ink)
Paper:  Kraft, White, Sweet Blush, Spring Moss, Pretty Pastels DP (All Papertrey Ink)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories & Tools:  Circle and Scallop Circle, Square and Scallop Square Nesties, Sweet Blush Satin Ribbon, Foam Tape 

{MTSC67} Love Daffodils

 

It's Tuesday and it's time for another one of Mercy's sketch challenges!!  I look so forward to Tuesday's every week!  Oh, and just in case you've noticed, yes, this is my third post in just a week using this new stamp set, Year of Flowers: Daffodils, from Papertrey!  I LURVE it!!!  I can't seem to put it away!  But I digress.....

I stamped the daffodil in Memento Tuxedo Black on PTI white, colored it in with Copics and cut it out with a Labels Eight Nestability.  I stamped just the flower portion and let it hang over the edge.....sort of "out of the box"  The color combo is Kraft, White and Spring Moss.   I used the new Vintage Picnic Impression Plate on the Kraft layer.  The ribbon is Spring Moss Satin and the adhesive gems are KaiserCraft!

Don't forget to check out the rest of the Muse's for some sketchy inspiration!

Cindy Haffner
Crystal Birr
Jessica Diedrich
Julie Lacey
Pam Spiedel
Pam Varnell
Shannan Teubner
Dawn Easton (March's Guest Muse)
and of course, Mercy Kerin

Thank you so much for stopping by! 

   

Papertrey Daffodil Set!

Hi there!!  I hope you're all having a great weekend!  We have been busy trying to get the house and yard spic and span because we are having the entire family over this week for my DD's 11th birthday!  The weather here has been beautiful the last couple days so we're taking advantage and getting some yard work done....well, hubby is!  LOL!

I made a card this past Thursday for the Papertrey Blog Hop and loved it so much that I decided to make a set!  The original I made is the Lemon Tart card in the back.  If you want to see it up close, you can click here.  I used the exact same design but used Hawaiian Shores, Berry Sorbet and Plum Pudding for the other three!  I think this is my new favorite set from Papertrey called Year of Flowers: Daffodils.  It's so beautiful you don't need a whole lot to dress it up! 

Well, that's all for now!  Kids went to bed early and hubby and I have a date to watch a movie together!!  I hope you have a great day!

 

Stamps:  Year of Flowers: Daffodils (Papertrey Ink)
Paper:  Dark Chocolate, White, Lemon Tart, Hawaiian Shores, Berry Sorbet, Plum Pudding, Pretty Pastels DP (All Papertrey Ink)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools:  Fresh Snow Twill Ribbon, Vintage Picnic Impression Plate, Dark Chocolate Button, Medium Scallop Die, Foam Tape 

March Papertrey Blog Hop!

 

 
Hi there!  Looks like I'm just making it in for this month's Papertrey Blog Hop!  I've only participated one other time and I was DETERMINED today to get a card done!  For this month's hop we were to use buttons!  I only used one, but I used a button!!  LOL!  I also used some of my new Papertrey goodies!  I {heart} everything they've come out with these last couple months!!

So here are some details:  I stamped the gorgeous daffodil from Year of Flowers:  Daffodil, in Memento Tuxedo Black on Lemon Tart cardstock.  I embossed the Lemon Tart with the Vintage Picnic Impression Plate and then paper pieced the daffodil using Pretty Pastels dp.  I did color the flower itself with some Copic markers to give it some depth.   I used the Medium Scallop die on the bottom portion of the card and added some ruffled ribbon to finish it off!  Oh, and I rounded one corner....I've seen so many people do that and I just love the look!

Well, thank you so much for taking a peek at my blog!  Have a great evening!

Stamps:  Year of Flowers: Daffodils (Papertrey Ink)
Paper:  Dark Chocolate, White, Lemon Tart, Pretty Pastels DP (All Papertrey Ink)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools:  Fresh Snow Twill Ribbon, Vintage Picnic Impression Plate, Dark Chocolate Button, Medium Scallop Die, Foam Tape