Victorian Kids

Hello out there!

I have a darling new release from Die-Versions to share with you today - you

are going to want this one!

My card today is created with Die-Versions "Victorian Kids" Whispers DV-463.

Don't you love it when a card comes together quickly, and

beautifully, with just a bit of fun patterned paper, a wonderful sentiment, 

and an AMAZING die?  Yep, love it when that happens!

Here's what I made:

Those dies are on your wish list, right? Oh my goodness, they cut like butter,

and just fall right out of the die.

Hope you will become a follower of the Die-Versions blog,
and do a bit of shopping at the Die-Versions store - they have some wonderful new releases!

Thanks for stopping by!
Patti J.

Other supplies used:
Unity Stamps
A Muse 'bling' (little girls hair bow)
Tombow Permanent Adhesive Runner
Authentique Card Stock
Bazzill Black Card Stock
Basic Grey Card Stock (base)
Perfect Paper Crafting Perfect Layers Ruler 1/16" and Cutting Mat
(see my sidebar to find out how you can save money on your
Perfect Paper Crafting orders!)

Pretty Wings...

Hello!

It's my day to bring you some Die-Versions goodness!

This card is made with the Die-Versions "Pretty Wings" Die.  This is one of the prettiest butterfly dies that I've ever seen, and was so excited to see it in my last envelope from Die-Versions!

This shot shows the card closed.  This is a 6 x 6 card base.  I've measured in from

each side about 1.5 inches, and cut up to the fold on the card base.  The flaps

on the sides were adhered to the card back, leaving only the center

as a fun little easel!

The small strip in the center is actually the "Crochet Lace" Die (DVW-322).

I've cut it out, and cut it in half, placing each half together, and covering the

seam with a ribbon scrap.  I totally LOVE this border die!

Die-Versions "Pretty Wings" Whispers DVW-383

Now, here's a view with the easel up.  Isn't that just the most fun?

The sentiment inside says "Wishing you a blessed & wonderful day".

Next up is a FUN and girlie card!  I've always LOVED shoes - wish my old feet would still

tolerate heels like these!  This die, "Shoe Collection", is so great - the set has every one of these shoes!

Of course, it can be cut apart if you want to use just one shoe, but as it's small, I just left it together,

punching a set of each color.

The sentiment on this one is computer generated.

This 'Diva' release was so much fun!  I can't wait to create with these dies again!

Hope you'll head over to the Die-Versions store and see what's new!

While you're out and about, check out the Die-Versions Blog - there's lots

of daily inspiration to be found there, by the DV Dynamo's!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Other supplies used:

Bazzill Cardstock

a|muse Chevron Cardstock

KaiserCraft Pearls

Black Nailheads (Michael's)

Our Daily Bread Designs "Flourished Verses"

Sherri Baldy "Besties" Image

Tombow Adhesives

Black Cardstock (Hobby Lobby)

White Cardstock (Hammermill 100#)

and, of course... my Perfect Paper Crafting Perfect Layers Mini-Rulers for my mats

on the pink card! (see my sidebar for details on how you can save money!)

Operation Write Home Perfect Paper Crafting Blog Skip!

Good morning!  

Perfect Paper Crafting and Operation Write Home would like to welcome you to our blog skip! 

If you missed the start of the hop, you can click on the photo below, and it will take you directly to the beginning!  We will be sending the cards featured in today's blog skip to the folks at Operation Write Home, to be forwarded on to our wonderful men and women serving our country.  If you would like to find out how to send your cards to Operation Write Home, check out their guidelines to get started!!!

Perfect Paper Crafting has been a lifesaver to me.  I love for my mats and layers to be straight and tidy, and have tried so many other methods.  With the Perfect Layers Rulers, there is no guesswork.  You can use any rotary cutter or craft knife with your Perfect Layers Rulers!  Check out their website for a video tutorial, and see the information on my sidebar to find out how to save 5% on any purchase!

There will be a $50 gift card issued by Perfect Paper Crafting, for one lucky person, who comments on all the blogs!  Will it be YOU???

I used two of the Operation Write Home sketches for my cards today.  You can find all of their past sketches here!  All of my mats are created using either the 1/8" or 1/4" rulers.  Look at how nice and straight they are!

All Stamps are Gina K. Designs 'Lighthearted Wishes'.  Patterned Paper is Bazzill 'Believe'. Red Cardstock is Bazzill Basics.

All stamps are Gina K. Designs 'The Northwoods'.  Patterned paper is Bo Bunny 'Rejoice'. Gold Cardstock is a muse studio.

Now, skip on over to see what MARIANNE has to share with you!!!

Thanks for skipping with us today!

Patti J.

Happy Anniversary

Hello!

I hope that you all enjoyed a safe and happy 4th of July!  We had a house full, and it was so nice!

4 of the 8 visitors were age 10 and under, and we loved every minute of spoiling them!

I haven't done much creating this week, but I thought I would share a card that I recently created for a couple at our church.

The papers are from a Bazzill paper pad, and a Paper Studio paper pad.  The sentiment is from the dollar bin at Michael's (gotta love shopping in a dollar bin, right?) and I've had it for several years. Heart is drawn and cut out by hand, button from my stash, and Baker's Twine is from A muse Studios. My focal piece has a beautiful straight border, created with my Perfect Layers Rulers (see sidebar for details).

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a great weekend,

Patti J.

Food for thought: 

We often love things and use people, when we should be using things and loving people!

You Perk Me Up!

Hello, Hello!

It feels SO delightful to actually have an internet connection again.  We were without for 7 full days!

We are going to give ATT Uverse a try.  They are to install it on the 5th of July. Sure hope it's good...

Stamps: Stamping Bella 'Perk Me Up Peeps', DP: Gina K. Designs (Blue) and Bazzill (Red), Copic Markers, Kraft CS, Hammermill 100# CS, Colorbok Black CS, E.K. Success Scallop Punch, Perfect Layers Tools for beautiful border (see sidebar for details).

I just have a Sunday creation to share with you.  This is what I did after church :)

It's going to someone very special, along with some Starbuck Via Packages.

Hope they like it!

Happy Monday, dear friends - will be around to see you very soon!

Hugs and smiles,

Patti J.

Let Freedom Ring...

Recently, a box arrived from ScrapTownLady.  With the 4th of July right around the corner, Cheryl included red, white, and blue yumminess!  I realized, as I looked through my own papers, that I had absolutely NO patriotic colored papers.  That being said, you can imagine the fun I've been having!  Here is what I created Tuesday afternoon...

A card was needed for a young lady with cancer.  I thought it would be fun to use a Pearl image, along with popped up trellis, grass, and clouds!  Supply list below.

This flag stamp is the prettiest I've seen.  Loved popping it up off the page!  Supply list below.

 

This card let the papers and stickers speak for themselves!  Yumminess, right?

  

Totally clean and simple!  One card base, two panels, one ribbon, one sticker.  Voila! FIVE minute card!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Be sure to head over to the ScrapTownLady store, to look at all of the wonderful things!  While you are out and about, we'd love for you to become a follower of the blog, as well!

I'm entering my Pearl card in the Color Throwdown Challenge!  It's my first time to enter a Color Throwdown Challenge :)   Here are their colors for this challenge:

Hugs & Smiles,
Patti J.

ScrapTownLady Supplies:
Thinking of You:
Bazzill Red Devil Cardstock
Tim Holtz Tea Dye Ink
Authentique 'Pride' 6 x 6 Bundle
MFT Die-Namics Trellis & Vine Dies
Hampton Art Melissa Frances 'Pearl' stamp
Impression Obsession Grass Die
Impression Obsession Clouds Die
Impression Obsession Hydrangea Set (Sentiment)
Want 2 Scrap La Creame Pearls

Let Freedom Ring:
Bazzill Red Devil Cardstock
Deep Red Cling Stamp 'Old Glory'
Authentique 'Pride' Components (Sticker Sentiment)
Authentique 'Pride' 6 x 6 Bundle
Impression Obsession Square Shaker Die

Happy 4th of July:
Bazzill Red Devil Cardstock
Authentique 'Pride' 6 x 6 Bundle
Authentique 'Pride' Components (Sticker Star)

America the Beautiful:
Bazzill Red Devil Cardstock
Authentique 'Pride' 6 x 6 Bundle
Authentique 'Pride' Componenets (Sticker Sentiment)

Other supplies: Amuse Navy Pigment Ink, Scor-Pa, Perfect Layers Tools

Paint Your Dreams

Hi ya, and Happy Saturday!

Today begins a new challenge at the Oozak Blog!  You have two weeks to play along, and there is always something awesome to win!  The challenge beginning today, is simply to use a sentiment! Anything goes, otherwise!  You can link up your card HERE.  We'd love to see your fabulous creations!

Here is my card:

Oozak Supplies:

Copic X-Press It - Blending Card

Bazzill DP 'Miss Teagen Sue'

Copic Markers

La La Land Crafts 'Artist Marci'

Other supplies:

Sentiment from La La Land Digi Images
Perfect Layers Tools

Fluffy green feathery stuff (stole it off of a pencil top!)

Have a great weekend!

Patti J.

Stars, Stripes, and Blue!

Hello!

Happy June 1st to you all....and Happy Weekend!

Today is my day to post for Oozak.  Be sure to check out the Oozak blog, as they have a brand new Design Team starting up tomorrow, with oodles of talent!

I've chosen to work with another La La Land Crafts image - this is Lil Rocker Luka.

The theme for the new challenge, beginning today, is to use blue, stars, and stripes on your project.

If you look closely, you will see that he even has blue streaks in his hair!

Supply List:

LaLaLand Crafts - Lil Rocker Luka

SRM Stickers #57001 Baby Boy
Silver & Black Stickles
Atyou Spica Glitter Pen - Silver
DP Scraps (from some TAC paper pads)
Bazzill White Cardstock
Copic Markers:
Shirt: FYG2
Eyes: B000
Guitar: E11, E15, E25
Hair: E51, E53, E31, E35, FBG2
Hat, Jeans, Jacket: B97, B95, B93
Black Colorbok CS
Spellbinder's Premium Craft Foil
Cuttlebug Stars Embossing Folder
Perfect Layers Rulers (see sidebar for details)

Be sure to link up YOUR blue, stars, and stripes project at the Oozak Blog!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Have a great weekend.

Patti J.

Feature a Friend on Friday

Hello, friends, and Happy Friday!

Today, I am pleased to share something fun with you!  Elizabeth Mindemann has a fun program on her blog, 'Broken Treasures'.  She calls it "Feature a Friend {on Friday}", and invited me to be her featured friend today!  How exciting!  Elizabeth is a Close to My Heart Demonstrator, so I thought it would be fun to pull out my CTMH stamps, and fun colors of inks and cardstocks.

I'm using two CTMH sets, D1375 Treasures, and D1400 Celebrate the Everyday.  Sadly, I think they are both retired, but I've been looking through the new catalog, and OMG, there are some DARLING stamps! So many of their stamps could be used exactly as I've used this one!  All 6 were made in about 70 minutes yesterday after 8 p.m.!

ANYwho.....I used one of the flowers and stems from the Treasures set, and decided to use the same layout with different colors, edge punches, and embellishments to create a rainbow of cards for a gift.

Stamped the sentiment on this one repeatedly for a HOORAY effect!

These needed to be relatively flat for mailing, so the fru-fru is at a minimum!  It's hard to see, but this flower was stamped, and quickly stamped twice more without reinking, for a shadowed flower.

 

So simple, but fun and delightfully colorful!

And who out there can resist Kraft?  Not me!  Ad some black ink, ribbon, and BLING and it's a winner!

Lately, I have fallen head over heels in like with red, white, and turquoise (and black :)

Absolutely could not make SIX cards with no butterflies! Used my OLD Martha Punch for these.

The yellow ink on my flower was dabbed directly onto the stamp, followed by green. Voila - easy shading!

Sorry this was photo heavy, but sure hope you enjoyed it!

If you would like to be a Featured Friday guest of Elizabeths, pop over, and leave her a comment with a little bit of love!  Be sure to tell her how she can contact you to put you on her calendar!

You need not use CTMH stamps - I did, because I had them, and they needed to be used!

I've been down for about 3 weeks now, with a terrible tooth issue - feeling some better today, so hopefully, things are on the mend.  We are so looking forward to family beginning to arrive on Sunday!  We'll have a house full next week!

Hugs!

Patti J.

Supplies used:

Cardstock: Amuse, Bazzill

Inks: Amuse, Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Tim Holtz Adirondack Dye Inks

Martha Stewart Punch

Bling: from my stash

Punches: All Martha Stewart/E.K. Success

Add COLOR!

Hello, and Happy Friday!

I am really enjoying my month with Doodle Pantry - it's so much fun to work with Laurie's wonderful products again, and I've missed my 'teamies'!  Today, I'm shaing a card created with a sentiment and DP from one of her new releases Easter Egg Ants.

This is another of Doodle Pantry's PRE-COLORED sets!  Talk about a quick and easy card...just print, assemble and embellish as desired, and mail! The background paper, sentiment, AND adorable swirlies above and below the sentiment, are all part of this set.  It also comes with a fun image, with Laurie's ants, having some Easter fun!

I added black mats, a pearl/rhinestone embellishment from ZVA Creative,
and a bow tied from a scrap of ribbon. Used my Perfect Layers Rulers for the nice even matting (see sidebar for details!) Voila!

Check out Laurie's fun new releases!

Thanks oodles for stopping by today,
Patti J.

Food for thought: Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.  ~Theodore Roosevelt

Casadia - Here for You

I have something really fun to share with you today!

Have you been following Wida Miller's CASADIA?  

I've been following for quite a while now, and this is one of the best ideas I've seen, and such fun!
What is Casadia, you ask?  

It is a card chain!  Sort of like when we used to play 'telephone'.  

The 1st person in this chain was Laura Bassen, (who had no idea what she'd started!)

who was CASEd by Jennifer Rzasa, 

who was then cased by Wida Miller, who then invited all of us to join in the fun!

And here is the most recent card, by Suzanne Dahlberg, which I was invited to CASE. 

(If you want to Pin any of these cards, please go to each designer's blog, and pin from there!)

To see all of the cards in the chain, pop over to Wida's Casadia Page!

Now, a little about MY card!

This was a great card for me to CASE!  A pretty tough act to follow, but OMG - Case-Heaven!

Suzanne had me at Kraft!  And Kraft with dots? Be still my heart!

The next thing to make me smile was the soft pink ribbon and lacy doily.  I am a card angel for folks undergoing chemotherapy, and I immediately thought of the Amuse Breast Cancer stamp set that I got last October.  That's how this card evolved.

Amuse "Fight Like a Girl" Stamps, Color Box Chalk Inks, Amuse and misc. ribbon scraps, flower from my stash, Baker's Twine: Really Reasonable Ribbon, Kraft CS, Bazzill CS, Perfect Layers Rulers 1/16" and 1/8".

I hope that you will go check out all of the fabulous cards in the chain.  And if you are interested in being a part of CASADIA, contact Wida Miller, and get on the list!

Have a great day,

Patti J.

Hang in there Girl!

Greetings on this last day of January - it's amazing how quickly the month flew by!

Today, I am sharing another creation using some wonderful Great Impressions Stamps.

I think you will enjoy this sweet image and sentiment.

They were such a joy to work with! 

Great Impressions Stamps: C441 Hang in There Girl!, and F538 Kitty on Branch, Echo Park Summer Days Paper Pad, Hammermill 100# CS, Bazzill Basics CS, Button from Stash, Twine: Amuse Studio, Cloud Dies: Die-Namics Flat Bottom Clouds, Spellbinders Dies, Copic Markers, Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Broken China

Hope you are having a great week, and are looking forward to SuperBowl!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

I will be entering this card in some challenges! Haven't done challenges in eons!

Crafting by Designs - Animal
Crafting for all Seasons - Buttons & Bows
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
Perfect Sentiment Challenge - Use Die Cut
Inkspirational Challenges - Anything Goes

Crafts and Me Challenges - Favorite Embellishment (button, of course!)
Creative Card Crew - Girly
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

A couple of cute chicks!

Good morning!

Today is my day to post for the Great Impressions Stamps Blog.

This has been such an incredibly fun month, so far!

I signed up this month to do a Card Swap with Bazzill Papers.  I made ten Valentine's Cards, using the papers that were sent to me.  As soon as I saw the papers, I knew without a doubt, that I wanted to use these cute chicks on my cards!

Stamps: Great Impressions B189 'Love Chicks', D364 "Happy Valentines and Flowers', Bazzill Basics 'Red Devil' DP, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copic Markers, Black Colorbok Cardstock, Perfect Layers Tools

 

This was an easy card to create - DH actually cut strips of cardstock for me while I colored...

how cool is that?  And seriously, how can you look at these darling chicks, and that

delightful sentiment without smiling?  Used my Perfect Layers Tools for the nice straight borders (check out my sidebar for details).

Don't forget - you can be the next Guest Designer at the Great Impressions Stamps Blog!

You still have lots of time to take part in the January challenge.  Check out the blog for all of the fun details!  What a great experience it's been - the ladies have all welcomed me so warmly.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Patti J.

Meowy Christmas from the Santa Cat

Hope that you had a great weekend!

The holidays are coming at us pretty quickly!  Today, I have a new Stamp of the Week to share, for Repeat Impressions Stamps.

Meet Santa Cat:

Repeat Impressions 'Santa Cat' #3307, Repeat Impressions 'Meowy Christmas' #2211, Frosted Lace Stickles, Copic Markers, Gold Stickles, DCWV DP, Ribbon and bells from Wal-Mart, Red CS is Bazzill.

Check out what my wonderful fellow Rockstars have created with Santa Cat!

Cheri     Karen     Geri

Now, hop on over to the RI blog, The House That Stamps Built, to see how you can get this handsome dude for 50% off this week!

Have a great week - Patti J.

You're an Angel...

Hi there, all my crafty friends!

It's time for a new sketch challenge at the Repeat Impressions blog, The House That Stamps Built.

Wendy, the owner, is the genius behind our great sketches.  When I saw this one, I sent off an emergency order for this sweet angel and sentiment.  I think it works beautifully.

Repeat Impressions 'Moon Angel' #716, Repeat Impressions 'You're an Angel' #2522, BoBunny Snowfall Collection DP, Bazzill CS, Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Square Die, Copic Markers

The BoBunny Snowfall Collection DP was the perfect background, don't you think?

Head over to the RI blog, The House That Stamps Built, and see what my fellow Rockstars have created with this wonderful sketch.  When you are all full of inspiration, nab this sketch, and link up your creation - we'd love to see your take on the sketch too!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Repeat Impressions Sketch Challenge

Hello!

You know, my mom always said that the older I got the faster the days would go by. 

She was certainly right!  Can't believe it's Wednesday already,

and time for a new Repeat Impressions Sketch Challenge.

Wendy, the RI owner, does a fabulous job with the design of these sketches, and I love a great sketch!

Here's my card:

Repeat Impressions 'Snowman' #4714, Repeat Impressions 'Let it Snow' #2006, Echo Park DP, Very Merry Christmas, Copic Markers, Bazzill Cardstock, Ribbon Scrap.

Take a few moments to check out the designs by my fellow Rockstars, and then head over to the RI blog, The House that Stamps Built, to see how YOU can win some wonderful stamps!

Cheri     Joy     Karen     Kecia     Geri     Joyce     Christy

We would

love to see your take on this sketch!

I am entering this card in the challenge at Joan's Gardens. The challenge is red, green and white!

Thanks for stopping by...

Patti J.

"Tis the Season.....at Sunday Sketch & Stamp!

Hello, and thanks for stopping by!

The Digi Garden is sponsoring the challenge today at Sunday Sketch & Stamp, and I'm excited to be one of their guest designers!  Today's challenge is this sketch:

And here is one of Saffie's sweet creations, "Ursula Hanging Lights"!  The season is nearly upon us, and Ursula is doing her part to make things festive!

The Digi Garden 'Ursula Hanging Lights', Copic Markers, Sentiment: Amuse 'Holiday Tags', Snowflakes: Michael's, DP: Echo Park 'Very Merry Christmas', Bazzill CS

Check out the Sunday Sketch & Stamp Blog for more inspiration.  Then, we'd love to see YOUR take on this great sketch.  Feel free to use any of your stamps or digi's!

Have a great week,

Patti J.

For the Beauty...

Good morning!

Welcome to Monday's Stamp of the Week at Repeat Impressions!

Today, we are featuring a lovely sentiment, 'For the Beauty', that could be used for any season.

The sentiment needed to be the focal point of this card, so a CAS creation seemed to be calling...

Repeat Impressions #3213, 'For the Beauty', Simple Stories Sticker Sheet 'Harvest Lane', and Bazzill CS. Sentiment stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa Dye Ink, Perfect Layers Rulers

This card was so easy to create.  The sentiment was stamped on a scrap of Bazzill CS, mounted on a dark brown mat, and adhered to the card front.  Using a sheet of Simple Stories 'Harvest Lane' stickers, the rest of the card came together in about one minute!  Of course, I used my Perfect Layers Tools for my nice even mat!  Be sure to use the code on my sidebar for 5% off if you decide to order a set for yourself!

All righty, time to hop over and see what my fellow Rockstars have created!

I have to admit that I peeked at these projects in the gallery, and WOW!  What beauties!

Cheri     Kecia     Geri     Joyce

Don't forget - the stamp of the week is available this week for 50% off to all Repeat Impressions followers!

Head over to the Repeat Impressions Blog, The House That Stamps Built, for all of the details!

Have a great week,

Patti J.

Dear Santa....

Hello!

Welcome to a new Repeat Impressions Sketch Challenge!

Wendy, the owner and designer of Repeat Impressions is a fabulous sketch designer!  Even though today is Halloween, this sketch just called out for snowflakes!  So, snowflakes it is...

I had a blast with this one, and it was SO easy!

Repeat Impressions #4513 Rubber Stamp Small, Repeat Impressions #3210 More Stamps, Bazzill Basics "Believe" DP, Bazzill Basics Holiday Style CS, Perfect Layers Rulers for Perfect Mats (see sidebar for details)

Started with a red Bazzill Basics 'Holiday Style' card base.  Added a piece of Bazzill Basics 'Believe' DP, and some red photo corners (EK Success Punch).  Stamped the sentiment and ink pad on white CS. Colored and trimmed that piece to fit on a scrap of green, and then a scrap of red that I die cut with a Spellbinder's Fleur De Lis die. Popped it all up with a few dimensional squares.  Easy peasy, and how much fun is this sentiment? Gotta just love it!

All righty, I know you are all very eager to see what my fellow Rockstars have created with this sketch!

Christy     Cheri     Joy     Karen     Kecia     Geri     Joyce

Head on over to the Repeat Impressions Blog, The House That Stamps Built, nab the sketch, and link up your creation, for a chance to win some Repeat Impressions Product!

Thanks for stopping by,

Happy Halloween!

Patti J.

Gotta love sparkles...

Hello, and brrr.....

Hope this finds you enjoying the weekend.  It's a gorgeous weekend here.  We had 82 degrees on Thursday and 41 degrees on Friday...lol.  A bit warmer today!

 PaperCraftPlanet had a wonderful sketch challenge this week, and I used the sketch for creating my card.

They also have a simpler version of the sketch shown below, if you want to play along using it!

So, meet one of the new cuties from The Digi Garden.  This sweet image is simply called Elf with Object.  In this case, the object is a beautiful, sparkly, Christmas ornament, that Elf is on her way to hang on the town's ginormous tree.  That's my story, and I'm stickin' to it!

Image: Elf with Object, from The Digi Garden, Icicles: CC Cutter Die from All That Scraps, Snowflakes: DieNamic Dies from My Favorite Things, Tree: Marianne Die, Glitter, Torn Paper, Bazzill 'Believe' DP, World Win CS, Bling from my stash, Copic Markers, Perfect Layers Rulers

Hope you will head over to PaperCraftPlanet and join in the sketch challenge.  Also, hop over to The Digi Garden, and check out all of their darling digi images!

Thanks for stopping in today!

Blessings,

Patti J.