Just to say hello...

Just to say hello...

I don't send 'just because' cards as often as I should, but when I do, this is a

definite 'go to' stamp - love it!

Here is a card I made using some great products from Crafter's Companion:

I wish I could capture the beautiful shimmer that this cardstock has. Maybe

if you click to enlarge the photo, you can see how pretty it shines, and

what a gorgeous cardstock it is for dry embossing!

Here are the products that I used:

Shimmering Cardstock - Coastal Pearl & Silver Starlight 

The Ultimate Tool

Extra Strong Permanent Tape Runner

Sheena - A Little Bit Sketchy - Only Words - From the Heart, EZ Mount Rubber Stamps 

Die'Sire Embossalicious Regal Corner 6" x 6" Embossing Folder 

Memento Tuxedo Black Dye Ink

Bling from my stash

This card would be pretty made up for a wedding or anniversary, as well!

Thanks for dropping by today - hope you're having a great Monday!

Hugs,

Patti J.

Sketch Challenge at 'The House'...

Hello!

So glad you stopped by today!

It's time for a new Sketch Challenge at The House that Stamps Built!

Here is the sketch that we were given to create with:

I didn't even flip this one, although I did think about it!!!

Here's what I created, using this Repeat Impressions Stamps:

1905-I Be Strong

I loved this stamp and sketch - very clean lines.

Now, it's your turn!

Come on over and join us in our Sketch Challenge!  

Remember, you don't HAVE to use Repeat Impressions Stamps, 

but if you do, you have double the chance of winning!
I can't wait to see your beautiful cards using this photo!!!

Check out my sidebar to see how you can save money on your RI orders!

Now, it's time to see what my DT friends have created!

Cheri    Deonna    Joy     Karen    Kathy    Heather   Shirley

Happy Hopping!

Hope you link up a card this week!

Hugs and Smiles!

Patti J.

Thinking of you always...

Hi there!

So happy to see you out and about today...

I'm sharing an easy card today that was made using products from Crafter's Companion.

This is a great layout for showcasing some of those beautiful patterned papers

that you might have in your stash!

Here are the Crafter's Companion products that I used:

Opulence 11" x 17" Card Pack

Sheena - A Little Bit Sketchy - Only Words - From the Heart, EZ Mount Rubber Stamps

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

The Ultimate Tool

Extra Strong Permanent Tape Runner

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue

Other products used:

Ribbon

Vellum

Hope your week is a good one - thanks for dropping by!

I'm about halfway through a visit with our beautiful new grandson, and enjoying every moment!

Patti J.

Photo Inspiration Challenge at 'The House'....

Hello!

So glad you stopped by today!

It's time for a new Photo Inspiration challenge at The House that Stamps Built!

Here is the photo that we were given for inspiration:

Well, you know me and my 'love' of photo inspiration challenges!  To me, the scenic ones are the toughest.  The photos are so beautiful, but I have total brain lock when working with one.

I guess it's why they call them challenges, right?????

When I looked at this photo, I was drawn to a few things...the 'valley' of trees, the heart shaped clouds, and just the thought that this scene would take ones breath away. So here is what I made today, using these Repeat Impressions Stamps:

6113-K Life is not...

2709-I Large Pine Forest

1216-O Ruffled Heart Border

The trees were stamped first, with black ink (I stamped off first on a scrap,

so the image wouldn't be too dark). Next, the heart was stamped with a

light sand colored ink. The sentiment was stamped with black ink, and

the entire card was sponged with Antique Linen Distress Ink.

The panel was mounted onto a Kraft card base.

Now, it's your turn!

Come on over and join us in our Photo Inspiration Challenge!  If I

can do it, you can do it!!!

Remember, you don't HAVE to use Repeat Impressions Stamps, 

but if you do, you have double the chance of winning!
I can't wait to see your beautiful cards using this photo!!!

Check out my sidebar to see how you can save money on your RI orders!

Now, it's time to see what my DT friends have created!

Cheri    Deonna    Joy     Karen    Kathy    Heather    Shirley

Happy Hopping!

Hope you link up a card this week!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart...

Hello!

I'm having a lot of fun with Crafter's Companion products!

I hope this pretty card adds a bright spot to your Monday :)

I first stenciled the sun rays, then stamped the pansy image with Versamark Ink, and embossed with white. To finish the focal area, some sponging was done, and a frame was added.  The sentiment and some hearts were added to the bottom.

Inside, I added a bit of the oval frame around the stamped pansies.

Here are the Crafter's Companion products that I used on this card:

Bebunni Floral Collection Metal Dies - Hearts

Art Kure EZ Mount Rubber Stamps - Brittain in Bloom Collection by Mike Goss - Pansies

Angelica & Friends 'Florence' Rubber Stamp Set

Die'Sire Cameo Stamping Frame

Sheena Decorative Stencil 7" x 7" Burst (currently out of stock)

Extra Strong Permanent Tape Runner

Versamark Dazzle Frost Ink Pad

Memento Tuxedo Black Dye Ink

Ultra Smooth Premium Cardstock White 8.5" x 11"

Shimmering Cardstock - Coastal Pearl

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass

The Ultimate Tool

Thanks for stopping by today!

Patti J.

Wishing You a Very Happy Birthday...

Wowzers...where is February going?

Seems we just finished Christmas, and we're closing in on Valentine's Day!

I have another fun Birthday Card to share with you today.

Here's what I made, using Crafter's Companion products:

Just look at that cute partying critter!

Here are the supplies that I used:

Everyday with Barkley EZ Mount Stamp Set

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Picked Raspberry

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Crafter's Companion Extra Strong Permanent Tape Runner

Darice Double Sided Adhesive Foam Circles

Tombow Mono Multi Glue

Die'sire Nouveau Stamping Frame Dies

Spectrum Noir Markers: IG1, Blender, PP1, BG4, BP2, BT4, BT7, CG1, OR1, CT41

Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens: Moonstone, Crystal Clear

Shimmering Card Stock - Rose Pearl, Coastal Pearl

Ultra Smooth Premium White Card Stock Unscored, 8.5 x 11
The Ultimate Tool

A bit of bling from my stash within the score lines, and a fun bow made with The Ultimate Tool were the perfect finishing touches!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Patti J.

DCC Challenge at 'The House'...

Hello!

I hope you are enjoying your week - Happy Wednesday!

It’s challenge day at The House that Stamps Built, and we have a great Designer’s Choice Challenge for you. RI Rock Star, Heather, is hosting and has a wonderful theme challenge for us. Please join in our challenge, and create something using the theme "Use Some Hearts".

Here's what I made using these Repeat Impressions Stamps:

1210-K Tumbling Hearts

2506-H Happiness Is...

The image and sentiment were stamped on a focal panel with versamark ink, and heat

embossed with white embossing powder. Some distress ink was sponged onto the focal

panel. The excess ink was wiped off with a paper towel, the focal panel was matted and adhered to the blue card base. Voila...easy peasy!!!

And now it’s your turn!

We hope you will create a card that has a focus on the DCC theme, 'Use Some Hearts', and enter it in our challenge at The House that Stamps Built!  Remember, your creation does not have to be made with Repeat Impressions stamps, but if you would like to include our designs we would love to see them!  Plus, there’s an added bonus… you will get an additional entry in our random.org drawing for using our stamps in your submissions!

One lucky person will win a $25 Repeat Impressions Gift Certificate!

Check out my sidebar to see how you can save money on your RI orders!

Now, it's time to see what my DT friends have created!

Cheri    Deonna    Joy     Karen    Kathy    Heather   Shirley

Happy Hopping!

Hope you link up a card this week!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Black, White and Red Challenge at 'The House'!!!

Good morning!

I'm back with a new challenge for Repeat Impressions

Our challenge this week is a color challenge - look at the classic colors Wendy

gave us to work with:

And, here's what I made using these Repeat Impressions Stamps:

2526-J Travel Light

1222-G Love Stencil

This heart stamp actually has a heart, with the word LOVE below it. I snipped off the word,

making two separate stamps, and used only the heart for this card. Using my Stamp-a-ma-jig,

I repeatedly stamped the heart, first in one direction, then turning the card, I stampe

repeatedly in the other direction. The checked border is a teensy width Washi Tape.

The beautiful 'Travel Light' sentiment pretty much sums up life, and finished up this card.

I matted the focal panel on black, then adhered that to a white card base.

Now it’s your turn! Create a card using the colors above, and link it up at The House that Stamps Built. Remember, your creation does not have to be made with Repeat Impressions stamps, but if you would like to include our designs we would love to see them! Plus, there’s an added bonus… you will get an additional entry in our random.org drawing for using our stamps in your submissions!

Check out my sidebar to see how you can save money on your RI orders!

Now, it's time to see what my fellow Rock Stars have created!

Cheri    Deonna    Joy     Karen    Kathy    Heather

Happy Hopping!

Hope you link up a card this week!

Patti J.