Baby...

Hello!

Sorry for being MIA this week - lightning took out a port in my computer, and I'm trying to get it repaired. Have relied fully on my IPad, and as you know, it's really hard to do a full blog post from there!

I've been wanting to do the challenges at The Paper Loft (they have such delicious papers!) for quite some time, and I think I'm sliding in just in time! The challenge ends tomorrow.  It is sketch challenge PLS17 - you can see the sketch below.  I needed a baby card for a little boy baby, and found this adorable stamp while shopping with friends the other day.  Couldn't wait to paper piece it!  Be sure to check out the beautiful items at The Paper Loft!!! You'll be glad you did :)

Here's my card:

Supplies: The Paper Loft Everyday Life & In the Zone, Woodware Baby Patch Elephant...of course, I used my Perfect Paper Crafting Mini Rulers to get the nice mat behind the elephant! See my sidebar for details!

And here is the sketch:

Hope that you are all doing well this week. It's a pretty day here in Missouri, 

at least until more storms come zipping through!

Thanks for dropping by,

Patti J.

Inspired by Stamping and Die-Versions Blog Hop

Hi everyone! 

Welcome to the Inspired by Stamping and Die-Versions Blog Hop.  

Twenty two talented designers have united to celebrate the new season and shake off the malaise of a snowy winter. Yay!!! 

Inspired by Stamping, which designs and manufactures the highest quality of photopolymer stamps that bring superior stamping to all crafters, has teamed up with Die-Versions, makers of low profile metal dies which works with virtually every machine out there and cuts through most materials, to create this special eye candy of Spring themed projects.

One lucky "hopper" will get a total prize package of $100 in gift certificates, a $50 gift certificate from Inspired by Stamping AND Die-Versions, so you can stock up on some awesome products both of these companies have to offer.

For your chance to win the grand prize, visit all of the participating blogs, leaving a comment at each, then leave a comment telling us what you like the most about Spring at the Inspired by Stamping blog.  All comments entered between now and April 28th at 10pm (Pacific time) will be eligible for the grand prize.  

Look at all of the amazing products that I was lucky enough to create with!

There was so much Die-Versions and Inspired by Stamping goodness, that I hardly

knew where to begin!

For this first card, I die cut the Amazing frame, and actually used the trimmed to fit outside piece as a background for my focal panel.  Since I really wanted the Inspired by Stamping Designer papers to be seen, all three of my cards are pretty clean and simple.

Die-Versions DVSF-005 Sweet Frames 'Amazing' Die, Inspired by Stamping 'It's Your Birthday' , Spring Lilacs 6 x 6 Designer Paper Pad, and Crochet Lace.  Other supplies: Kraft cardstock, Bazzill Cardstock, Tombow adhesive, Amuse Studio Ink.

For this card, the background was stamped with several of the stamps from the 'It's Your Birthday' set.

The beautiful Teardrop border punch was used to add some dimension.

Die-Versions Whispers DVW-351 'Teardrop Punch Border', Inspired by Stamping 'It's Your Birthday' and 'Arrows', Crochet Lace. Other supplies: Black and blue cardstocks, Baker's Twine, Dimensional Foam, Tombow Adhesive, Amuse Studio Ink. Also used my wonderful Mini Rulers from Perfect Paper Crafting to get my nice, even mats. See my sidebar for details!

For this card, I wanted the die and paper to be the focal point!

Die-Versions DVB-013 Express Banners 'Hooray' , Inspired by Stamping Spring Lilacs 6 x 6 Paper Pad, Crochet Lace, and Pink Roses. Other Supplies: Kraft Cardstock, Bazzill Cardstock, Dimensional Foam, Tombow Runner and Mono Adhesives. Again, my Mini Rulers from Perfect Paper Crafting were used for this nice straight mat! See my sidebars for details!

Your next stop on the hop is the incredibly talented Grace Tolman.  If you ever get lost in the hop, you can always go back to the beginning, Die-Versions blog, for the complete order list.

Thanks for stopping by!

Patti J.

Hooray!

Good morning, and welcome to my Die-Versions post!

This month's release was so much fun.  I know - I say that EVERY month!

It's true, but I just love these dies!

This first card uses the Die-Versions Express Banners 'Hooray' die.

I love that by using this sentiment, the card could be sent for any type of celebration!
Used my Perfect Papercrafting Mini Rulers for the pretty brown borders! (See sidebar for details).

Die-Versions Express Banners DVB-013 - Hooray

I'm sorry, just couldn't help myself!  This Die-Versions 'Amazing' Sweet Frame just called

for our granddaughters photo.  Don't you agree?  For this card, I die cut the little frame

from a sheet of sticky paper, and covered it with some Silk Microfine Glitter that

was a gift from my friend Diane.  Add a photo, a bit of embossing, and a ribbon, and voila!

Die-Versions Sweet Frames DVSF-005 - Amazing

Be sure to drop in often at the Die-Versions blog, store, and Facebook page. There's always

some fun inspiration, and Dani's dies are 'AMAZING'!!!

Have a great day,

Patti J.

See you tomorrow???

Hope to see you tomorrow!

Die-Versions and Inspired by Stamping are teaming up to bring you inspiration in measures of oodles!

Hope you can stop by!

Here is a small portion of what will be posted tomorrow!

Have a great evening,

Patti J.

So Thankful for You...

Hello!

I sure hope it's as lovely where you live, as it is here today. The birds are singing their

spring songs, the sun is shining, and the temps are nice - in the 60's!  Life is good :)

I have another card that was published in an issue of CardMaker Magazine a while back, that never got posted here.  I thought I'd share it with you, as it's such an easy card to make!

I found a couple pieces of pretty patterned papers, and cut two panels.  My wonderful Amuse Studio Swallow Dies were used on the front panel, cutting through both the patterned paper and the green mat.

Adhere the large panel to card base. Adhere the small panel to card front with foam squares. Tada!!!

That's all there is to it!

Have a wonderful day - I'll be back in a day or so with some things I've been working on!

Hugs and smiles,

Patti J.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

Our day began with an amazing sunrise service. 

We all went back to the church for a nice continental breakfast.  

When our choir presented their Easter Cantata, it was difficult to keep a dry eye.

There were about a dozen or so of us that had no family plans, so we

went to a wonderful little winery for lunch.

Mother Nature blessed us with incredible weather for a ride home 

with the top down in our little car.

Ahhh.......Life is good, peeps, so good!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Easter blessings to each of you!

Hugs,

Patti J.

Winner!

Thank you to everyone who 'Hopped for Lauryn'!

The winner of my blog candy is:

VERNA ANGERHOFER

who said: 

So sweet of you to join this wonderful cause and make a lovely card for her. I will be making her a card this afternoon too. My prayers are with her and her family as well.

Congratulations, Verna!

Please email me at: mamagilliam at gmail dot com to find out how to claim your prize!

Have a great weekend, everyone, and...

Happy Easter!