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!)

Ever case yourself?

Hi there!

Happy Tuesday to one and all.

So, the question of the day, is 'do you ever case yourself'?

Many times, I case one thing from something I've done. Very rarely do I case

an entire project, but I.  LOVE.  THIS.  and simply had to make it one more time.

It's a Sherri Baldy image, and her images are SO much fun to color!
My Perfect Layers Mini Rulers are wonderful for creating the PERFECT layers! See my sidebar for details on ordering and saving some money!

Hope she made you smile. I really enjoy a relaxing day in my jammies, with my coffee, and our four legged critters, who adore me whatever sort of hair day I'm having!

Have a good day, and thanks for stopping by!

Patti J.

Perfect Paper Crafting Brand Ambassador Blog Hop

Welcome to our Perfect Paper Crafting Brand Ambassador blog hop.

Our Brand Ambassadors are the heart and soul of Perfect Paper Crafting! They are all truly AMAZING artists. The hop starts today, Monday, March 31 at 9:00 a.m. PST and will go through Friday, April 4 at Midnight PST. 

We thought we would do a blog hop so you could see our Brand Ambassadors' artistic talents showcasing our newest products. We will show you how to use our new Perfect Layers Mini tools and Perfect Cutting Mat.  We are very lucky to have SugarPea Designs as one of our sponsors for this fun blog hop. SugarPea Designs is giving away a $25 gift certificate to their new on line store to one lucky winner. Also to celebrate our very first Perfect Paper Crafting Brand Ambassador blog hop, Perfect Paper Crafting will be giving away a $50 gift certificate to our on line store. All you have to do is visit all of the participating blogs and leave a comment on every single one. We will announce the winner Sunday, April 6. I hope you enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by today - the next stop on the hop is Cathie Rigby

Here is what the cutting mat and mini tools look like. 

Note that one side is in inches, the other side is metric.  Look at all of the great information on each side, too!

 

   I still love my full size tools, but I REALLY love these mini tools!  They travel beautifully to crops, or girl's day in crafting sessions, and I feel that I personally have more control with the smaller size.  The mat is amazing - makes for a perfect cut every time.

If you look closely, you will see that there are edges on each side with different widths. The first ruler has 3/16" and 5/16" on the front side, and 1/2" and 1/16" on the other side.  The second ruler has 5/8" and 1/8" on one side, and 1/4 and 1/4" on the other side.

Now.....here is what I made using the Perfect Cutting Mat and the Mini Tools:

Adhere your image to mat material.  Then begin creating your first mat, by determining which edge you will be using. For my blue mat, I've chosen 1/8".

Holding your tool firmly, use your X-acto knife, or rotary cutter to cut your first line.

Turn your project, and repeat three more times, until all edges are trimmed.

  

Your first mat is finished - voila!

Repeat with second mat, if you choose to add more than one. For the yellow mat, I used the 1/2" edge.

Repeat with third mat - for this mat, I used a 1/16" mat.

Used a Sherry Baldi 'Besties' image for this one, and an Amuse Studio sentiment. Love the way it turned out! Note the 1/16" black border behind the pink panel, and the 1/8" border behind the center strip.

For this card, I used several size mats.  The image, sentiment, and sunburst paper are from Amuse Studio. I followed the sketch below, and will be entering this card in the Sketch Saturday challenge.

  

If you'd like to try these tools yourself, check out my sidebar for details on how to save money on your own set!

Happy Hopping!

If you get lost along the way, you can find the entire blog list at Perfect Paper Crafting!

Have a great week!

Patti J.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Good morning, and Happy Wednesday!

Today, I'm delighted to post my first project for the Die-Versions design team.

I received my first package of Die-Version dies on Saturday.  

It was difficult, but I waited a long time (about 15 minutes) before I excitedly tore into them, 

grabbed up a scrap of black cardstock, and ran the corner die you see below 

through the cuttlebug.  Oh my goodness, they really DO cut like butter!  

These heart corners were actually the inspiration for this card!  Once I had those corners in hand, I knew they needed to be showcasing something cute, and with Valentine's Day just around the corner...a card was born!  Of course, I used my Perfect PaperCrafting Rulers for my nice, even mats!!!

Supplies Used:

Die-Versions "Hearts" Corner Concepts DVCR-015

Die-Versions "A Little Mint" Font

Sherri Baldy Digital Image

Copic Markers

Misc. Cardstock
Perfect Paper Crafting Rulers (see sidebar for details!)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

We'd love it if you would drop by the Die-Versions Blog!

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Here is the link to a You-Tube video featuring the above card, and the font die that I used:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcaDpl_i7TY

Have a great day!

Patti J.

Today it is all about YOU!

Hi there!

I needed a really quick card today for this special post, 
announcing my blog candy winner!

Supplies:  Sherri Baldy 'Besties' Digital Image

SRM Stickers, Fancy Stickers Sentiments Collection (#55001 Birthday).

Scrap of dotted DP
Baker's Twine (Really Reasonable Ribbon)

Spellbinder's Die
Spellbinder's Premium Craft Foil
Colored with Copic Markers
Zig Pen 'doodles'
Perfect Layers Rulers (see sidebar for details)

I'll be entering this in the Besties Challenge #19 "Add something metal or metallic"

And now - the moment you've been waiting for!

The winner is.......

NJ Stamping Queen

CONGRATULATIONS to NJ Stamping Queen!!!

Please email me at:  mamagilliam at gmail dot com so that I can get your information passed along to Cheryl, at Scraptownlady!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Smiles,

Patti J.