Happy New Year!

Hello!

It's time for a new challenge at The House that Stamps Built! Our challenge for this week is 'New Year'. 

This is a sad post...

Wendy, the owner at Repeat Impresssions', lost her husband recently, and is pausing things while she works out all the details, and gets her life in order. This may be our last RI post for a few months, or our last RI post period. Wendy is an amazing, generous, beautiful woman, who we all consider a friend, and love dearly, and we wish her all the best as she goes through these difficult days ahead.

Here's what I made:

I used these Repeat Impressions' stamps:

3804 I - Happy New Year

2106 G - Star Cluster

Let's see your projects! 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!!!

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

Joy     Laurie     Heather   Shirley     Donna

Happy Hopping!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Favorite Technique

Hello!

It's time for a new challenge at The House that Stamps Built! Our challenge for this week is 'Use Your Favorite Technique'.

Here's what I made:

One of my favorite techniques is heat embossing, so I found some pink embossing powder in my stash, and matched it up with some pretty papers - voila!  The envelope was stamped using Versamark ink, so is a 'barely there' look. I like the way it turned out! 

Just a few days until Christmas - hope you are enjoying the beauty of this season. We have stayed very busy this month with Advent and Church activities, and now the grandkids are here! Live is good and we are blessed! See you next Wednesday!

I used this Repeat Impressions' stamps:

2101 M Peace...

Let's see your projects! 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 scene cards!!!

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!

Joy     Laurie     Heather   Shirley     Donna

Happy Hopping!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

A Blast from the Past

 Good morning!

I am up on the Repeat Impressions' blog today with my Pick of the Week. I was feeling a bit nostalgic, and thought it would be fun to post my very first post for Wendy and her fabulous 'Rock Star' family! Team members have changed over the years, but this has always been the best team to be a part of! There's never been any drama, or Debbie Downer's - the team has always pulled together, worked together, and shared together, and I'm so happy to have been a part of it all!

Enough nostalgia - this post went live on May 2, 2012 - 9 1/2 years ago! It was my 700th post. Today's post is my post #2060!  Anyway, here goes - enjoy!

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I promised you some big news, so here it is...I'm a Rock Star!

As of today, I am officially a member of the Repeat Impressions Design Team, the Rockstars, 

and just in time for the "What If ? Wednesday Sketch Challenge" at the Repeat Impressions Blog,

 "The House That Stamps Built".

Here is Wendy's fabulous sketch:

And here is my take on the sketch:

Supplies: Repeat Impressions Image #708-K, Rebecca, Repeat Impressions Sentiment #8616-E, Happy Moments, Repeat Impressions Image #102-F, Dragonfly, Copic Markers E00, E21, E31, E15, V12, V15, V95, C1, B01, Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury White CS, Scrap of black & scrap of purple CS., Perfect Layers Tools, Bling from the Michael's $1 bin.

I won't bore you with the details - this card is pretty self explanatory!

Head on over the The House That Stamps Built Blog, and see what the rest of the Rock Stars have created with this great sketch...  We'd love to see YOUR take on the sketch, and you might win some awesome stamps!  Repeat Impressions Stamps do not have to be used, but we'd love to see them if you have them...AND you will get an extra entry in the random drawing if you use a RI image!

 For this week only (December 20 - December26th), get 20% off the stamps used in my creation above when you use the coupon code POTW122021.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs and grins,

Patti J.

Words as Focal Point

Hello!

It's time for a new challenge at The House that Stamps Built! Our challenge for this week is 'Use your sentiment/words as your focal point'.

Here's what I made:

This photo shows the glitter paper a bit better!

I stamped the sentiment repeatedly on the card base on a diagonal slant, prior to creating my scene!  I used that fabulous glitter paper again for my hill and trees. It does not flake off, and is the best thing since sliced bread - seriously! 

I used these Repeat Impressions' stamps:

4716 K - Snow Holiday

2006 H Let it Snow

Let's see your projects! 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!!!

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!

Joy     Laurie     Heather   Shirley     Donna

Happy Hopping!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Use Designer Paper

Hello!

It's time for a new challenge at The House that Stamps Built! Our challenge for this week is 'Use Patterned/Designer Paper'.

Here's what I made:

I used these Repeat Impressions' stamps:

2211 G - Meowy

305 N - Cat Nap Wreath

Let's see your projects! 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 scene cards!!!

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!

Joy     Laurie     Heather   Shirley     Donna

Happy Hopping!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Non-Traditional Christmas Colors

 Hello!

It's time for a new challenge at The House that Stamps Built! Our challenge for this week is 'Non-Traditional Christmas Colors on a Christmas Card'.

Here's what I made:

Christmas will be here before we know it! - Hope you are ready! We are having grandkids here for the very first time, so we're uber excited!

I used these Repeat Impressions' stamps:

3805 J - Winter's Eve

2220 G - All is Calm

Let's see your projects! 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 scene cards!!!

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!

Joy     Laurie     Heather   Shirley     Donna

Happy Hopping!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Let it Snow!

Hello!

It's time for a new challenge at The House that Stamps Built! Our challenge for this week is 'Black, White + One Other Color'.

Here's what I made:

I stamped on some fun glitter paper for the printer that I found at Wal-Mart, thanks to my friend Shirley telling me to go look! The hat, bird, and scarf were colored with a Spectrum Noir Glitter Pen. I added some red glittery rick rack washi tape, and cut a section of the white glitter paper in a zig zag pattern to fit between the red pieces.

Christmas will be here before we know it!

I used these Repeat Impressions' stamps:

Snowman and Friend

Let it Snow

Let's see your projects! 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 scene cards!!!

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!

Joy     Laurie     Heather   Shirley     Donna

Happy Hopping!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Use a Border...

Hello!

It's time for a new challenge at The House that Stamps Built! Our challenge for this week is 'Use a Border' - this week, we are using a border on our cards!

Here's what I made:

I know it's a wee bit early for Christmas, but I couldn't help myself!

I used these Repeat Impressions' stamps:

These Three Gifts

Lace Ribbon Border

Let's see your projects! 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 scene cards!!!

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!

Joy     Laurie     Heather   Shirley     Donna

Happy Hopping!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Use up your fall scraps!

Hello!

It's time for a new challenge at The House that Stamps Built! Our challenge for this week is 'Use up your fall scraps' - this week, we are using all of those fall colored scrap pieces!

Here's what I made:

Shirley and I are holding a workshop later this month, and these are scraps from one of my projects. I think they played nicely with this fun layout!

I used these Repeat Impressions' stamps:

Let Us...

Falling Leaves

Let's see your projects! 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 scene cards!!!

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!

Joy     Laurie     Heather   Shirley     Donna

Happy Hopping!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Warmest Holiday Wishes - POTW

Hi everyone!

It's my turn to share a Pick of the Week at The House that Stamps Built. 

My plate is full to overflowing this month, so my project is a quick and easy fold...hope you enjoy it!

The Repeat Impressions Stamps that I used for this card are:  

May the Miracle

Warmest Holiday

This fold is so simple.

Start with a piece of cardstock that measures 5.5" x 8.25" and score at 1 1/8" and 5.25".

Cut a piece of patterned paper to 2.75" x 5.25"

Cut another piece of coordinating patterned paper to 1" x 5.25"

For the inside of card, cut a white panel measuring 2.75" x 5.25"

Adhere them into place as shown.  Stamp a sentiment on the top of the larger panel. Stamp another sentiment on the same color as your card base, and mat with one of your patterned papers. Adhere the far right edge of the sentiment strip to the bottom right, and use a velcro fastener on the left side. Voila! A pretty card with a fun fold!

Well, hope you'll give this a try! 

Grab those RI stamps and give this a try!

 For this week only (December 8 - December14th), get 20% off the stamps used in my creation above when you use the coupon code POTW11821.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs and blessings,

Patti J.

Thankful for Fall

Hi friends!

If I haven’t popped in to comment on your posts in a while, please bear with me! I’m wearing my grandma hat in DC for 14 days, and spend every minute I can with the 3 grands! I’ll be back to stalk you ASAP!

It's time for a new challenge at The House that Stamps Built! Our challenge for this week is 'Thankful for Fall' - this week, we are creating with fall colors!

Here's what I made:

I think this one is self-explanatory, but if you have questions, give me a shout!

I used these Repeat Impressions' stamps:

Whitetail Doe and Fawn

For the Beauty

Let's see your projects! 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 scene cards!!!

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!

Joy     Laurie     Heather   Shirley     Donna

Happy Hopping!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

I Hate Housework

 Hi there!

It's time for a new challenge at The House that Stamps Built! Our challenge for this week is 'LOL - make a funny or snarky card'.

Here's what I made:

The older I get the more I dislike cleaning - I'd much rather be creating!

I found a fun stencil at Walmart the other day, and decided to go simple with this card. I stenciled the background, stamped and matted the sentiment and Ta-da, Ta-done!!!

Wendy has a fun selection of funny/snarky stamps in her Funny Bones section - you really should go take a peek!!!

I used this Repeat Impressions' stamp:

Housework

Let's see your projects! 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 scene cards!!!

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!

Joy     Laurie     Heather   Shirley     Donna

Happy Hopping!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

No Tricks, Just Treats

Hi there, crafty friends!

 It's time for a new challenge at The House that Stamps Built! Our challenge for this week is 'No Tricks, Just Treats'. We want to see your Trick or Treat style cards and hopefully some fun treat holders!!!

Here's what I made - It's a treat box (haven't bought Halloween treats yet, so it's an empty box, so far):

These ready-made boxes from Stampin' Up made this one a breeze! A bit of patterned paper, and some stamping, paper piecing, and fussy cutting, and voila!!!

I used these Repeat Impressions' stamps:

Halloween Witch

Best Witches

Let's see your projects! 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 scene cards!!!

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!

Joy     Laurie     Heather   Shirley     Donna

Happy Hopping!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Think Pink

Hi friends!

It's time for a new challenge at The House that Stamps Built! Our challenge for this week is 'Think Pink' in honor of those who have had, or been touched by breast cancer.

I have known people going through breast cancer that appreciate kind thoughts, but get tired of pink ribbons, so I went outside the box a bit...

Here's what I made:

I stamped the flowers 3 times on my focal panel, stamed the sentiment, colored the images with Copic markers, added a bit of Washi tape at the bottom edge, and adhered the panel to my card base.

I used these Repeat Impressions' stamps:

C.Y.H.

(Consider Yourself Hugged)

Wild Violets

Let's see your projects! 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 scene cards!!!

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!

Joy     Laurie     Heather   Shirley     Donna

Happy Hopping!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.