MIM - 145

Make It Monday #145 - 2013 A la Carte Challenge

So many fun MIM challenges ~ so little time! There are several of the 2013 videos I want to return to and create some cards ... hopefully, after the hustle and bustle settles down (?)

MIM #128 - Stamping Random background patterns inspired this Christmas gift thank you card.

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PTI products ~

Cardstock:  Stamper's Select White

Stamps:  Spiral Bouquet; Fall Elegance; Rosie Posie

MIM #145

This week's Make It Monday Challenge is "2013 A la Carte"

This card if from MIM #105 - Glitter Trim

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I used a snowflake border punch on the bottom part of cream cardstock, added gold glitter to a strip of paper I ran through my Xyron machine to peek through underneath.

The snowman is stamped onto the card, then stamped again on a separated white cardstock, colored and fussy cut to pop on top.

PTI products ~

Cardstock:  Rustic Cream; Stamper's Select White

Dec 2013 Blog Hop

PTI - December 2013 BLOG Hop

I apologize, I am so technically challenged  :-( and don't know how to link multiple photos from the same post on my blog ~ getting a message from InLinkz when I try it, telling me "this is already posted", so I am creating "New Blog Entries" for the last couple of cards for the Blog Hop tonight.

I am now off to check out all of the fab projects from everyone today.  Hope you had a great day  :-)

PTI Blog Hop

PTI BLOG HOP - December 2013

Sorry, I don't know how to link multiple photos from the same post on my blog ~ InLinkz is telling me "this is already posted", so I am creating "New Blog Entries" for these to get into the Challenge

PTI Dec Blog Hop

These are a couple of cards I made this Christmas ~ I used twine  on them so I thought I'd post it to the Blog Hop tonight. :-)

 This is a card for my granddaughter, Megan ~ her birthday is December 28th

 Click on the photos for more details on each card

PTI Products used ~
Cardstock:  Stamper's Select White
Stamps:  Fancy Flourishes

PTI Blog Hop

PTI Blog Hop Challenge ~ Tied Up With String

This is a Tag I used on a box of homemade chocolates that I brought to a neighbor yesterday ~ the tag is tied on  the red ribbon bow with Baker's Twine :)

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PTI products:  
Cardstock:  Stamper's Select white
Stamps:  Spiral Bouquet

Bopping in and out today, but will definitely be by to visit some the fabulous entries at some point. A quick look indicates a ton of inspiration on today's Hop!

Dec 2013 Blog Hop

 

PTI December 2013 Blog Hop Challenge - Card #2

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PTI Products:
Cardstock ~ Stamper's Select White
Stamps ~ Beautiful Butterflies

Dec 2013 PTI Blog Hop

Merry Christmas!  

Hope you all had a Blessed Christmas and spent time with loved ones yesterday.  It's hard to believe another year is coming to a close. Where oh where did the time go?

 

Here we are entering cards and projects to the last Papertrey Ink Blog Hop.  The Challenge is "Tied Up With String". 

Here is Nicole's Note:
"Now it's your turn to tie up your next paper crafting project with string.  Tie on a tag, maybe a button or two.  Wrap your card front with several strands in different hues.  Pair string with washi tape to create a banner in all of your favorite colors.  Add knots, braids or twists with string and manipulate it in unique ways."

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 PTI products used:
Cardstock:  Stampers Select White
Stamps:  Rosie Posie

MIM - heat embossed vellum

Here is one more card for Make It Monday - Heat Embossed on Vellum Challenge.  
I used the same Peacock Feather stamp but used Hologram embossing power instead of the Gold...I like the gold on vellum better, although this is a softer look.  The Sentiment is embossed in Detail Black. 
The colors are completely off, but it is late, I'm working with inside light and I should retake it in the daylight to see the true colors, which are pretty.

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PTI products:
Stamper's Select white cardstock
Beautiful Butterfly stamp

MIM #144

This week on Make It Monday, the challenge is to create a project utilizing heat embossing on vellum. Melissa's cards are always so beautifully layered with lots of pretty detailing on them.  
The sample she shows us in this video is certainly no exception.

Now, I have tried this technique before and have not had much success, but ... how could I let a MIM pass by without at least giving it a try?

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PTI products ~
Cardstock:  Stamper's Select White
Sentiment Stamp:  Beautiful Butterfly 

MIM - Modern whimsy

Make It Monday Challenge ~ Modern Whimsy Style

I'm giving this Whimsical style another try...Danielle Flanders makes it look so easy HERE.
I have a very long way to go before it looks anywhere near "easy", but it's fun trying :-)

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PTI Products used ~
Cardstock:  Stamper's Select White
Stamp Die:  Banner Borders

Other Crafty products used ~
Patterned Papers:  American Crafts, My Mind's Eye; Paint Chips
Tools and Embellishments:  EKSuccess-border punch; Cuttlebug embossing folder-'Stylized Flowers'; Spellbinders Shapeabilities- 'Foliage Two'; Paper Flowers by Fancy Pants; Brown/White Baker's Twine

MIM #143

Make It Monday ~ Modern Whimsy Style

Danielle Flanders has this technique down really well!  Love her style as shown here in this week's video.  I obviously need more practice and hope to get a couple more cards done for this challenge.

PTI products used~

Cardstock:  Stamper's Select White

Stamp Dies:  Beautiful Butterflies

Other crafty products include ~
Happy Birthday border punch by Martha Stewart
PP by My Minds Eye; American Crafts
Ribbon flower by Maya Road

MIM - Dog Bag #6

Make It Monday #142

Doggie Treat Bag ~ 6

MIM- Dog Bag #5

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Doggie Treat Bag #5

MIM~dog bag 3

Make It Monday #142

Doggie Treat Bag ~ 3

MIM ~ Dog bag #3

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Doggie Treat Bag ~ 4

MIM-dog bag 2

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Doggie Treat Bag ~ 2

MIM #142

Make It Monday ~ The challenge this week is to Decorate a Kraft Paper Bag

I'm not sure what exactly triggered this idea to decorate these bags for the treats I will be giving to my friends' dogs this year, but I really love the way they came out.  I almost got carried away, wanting to add buttons, glitter and bling, but I know the dogs are all allowed to open their Christmas presents and I had to limit my decorating to just paper :o)

I am lucky enough to have 4 friends who are dog owners of 6 dogs. Lucky, because I get to enjoy each and every one of them at their houses and then go home without the responsibility of ownership myself for now :-y

The  PTI products used were the White and Black cardstock.  The photos are from an ad from PetSupermarket that I received in the mail last week and of course, couldn't throw it away!

PS: Sorry, I don't know how to include all of the photos on one post and add them individually to Mr Linky for these challenges, so I will post and enter one at a time til I figure it out