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Posted on August 8, 2013 by kth

It is time for another CAS Colours & Sketches challenge. Check out the latest challenge: #37 – sketch.

CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge #37 Sketch

And here is my take:

This is such a great go-to sketch! I had so many options for this card it was hard to decide. I finally chose the telephone just so it could have a little love.

I knew I wanted to stamp the phone in blue, so I looked for some pattern paper that wouldn’t overwhelm the focal image, but also allow the loop de loop die to show up.

The rhinestone is a clear one that I colored with Copic marker Y35.

Make sure you check out the other design team members:
Jacqueline
Kylie
Louise
Patricia

I hope you join us at CAS Colours & Sketches!

Thanks for stopping by!

A Little About the Challenge: Posted every Thursday, the challenges alternate between color and sketch (if there is a 5th week in the month you get the double dose of color & sketch).

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Stamps: Heart-2-Heart #4, Borders & Corners: Cirlces (PTI);
Ink/Card Stock: Simply Chartreuse, White (PTI); Taken with Teal (SU);
Other: Petals & Paisleys DSP (SU); Loop de Loop border die (PTI); white embossing powder (Filigree); Copic colored rhinestone (Kaiser);

Wishes & Bows

Posted on August 2, 2013 by kth

Edited 8/8/2013: I just wasn’t happy with the original card. So I took the bows off and used an Exacto knife to remove the “inner” bits of the bow. Now the embossing on the card base shows through making it a “fluffier” bow – and, since I don’t have to cover up the original embossing, I positioned the bows on the sentiment panel in a better way. Check it out:

I created this one for the CAS Challenge at SCS (cas231). The challenge was a sketch.

It didn’t turn out quite like how it was in my head…maybe if I’d used real ribbon instead of a stamp. Or maybe I just tired, lol.

OK, I am done posting for the night, but I might try to make another card or two (we’ll see if my brain cooperates 😉 ).

Thanks for taking a peek!

Wish Big

All supplies Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Ribbons & Bows, Scrolling Script;
Ink/Card Stock: Berry Sorbet, White;
Other: Mat Stack 1 die (PTI); silver & white embossing powder (Filigree); Versamark (Tsukineko); Rhinestones (Kaiser);

Color Opposites

Posted on August 2, 2013 by kth

The third VSN Mini challenge is a color wheel challenge – use colors that are opposite on the wheel!

I made two cards! Here is the first:

When you look at a color wheel, there are 3 basic opposite pairings: red/green, orange/blue, and yellow/purple. Anytime I pair red/green I think Christmas, so I went with it!

To create this (and the next) card, I drew a light line on the card and aligned the square blocks. I eyeballed the space between the blocks.

Here is the second card, using a yellow/purple combo:

I chose a few different stamps from the set, but tried for ones that all included thick lines. I knew I wanted the sentiment to be the purple color, so I stamped the images alternating colors, starting with yellow.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Merry Christmas

Stamps: Square Prints, Mega Mixed Messages (PTI);
Ink/Card Stock: White (PTI); Wild Wasabi, Real Red (SU);

Happy Birthday

Stamps: Square Prints, Paper Tray (PTI);
Ink/Card Stock: White (PTI); Rich Razzleberry, Summer Starfruit (SU);
Other: patience and a T-ruler!

Strawberry Spotlight

Posted on August 2, 2013 by kth

Tonight is the VSN Mini at Splitcoast! There will be 5 challenges (and I’m hosting one this round!!). I hope you’ll join us!

The first challenge is to use neutral colors with a pop of color. Here’s my card:

I used the spotlight technique because it lends itself to the idea of a pop of color. I love how it turned out – I think I’m in love with Stampin’Ups new grey!

To do the sentiment, I had to borrow the “sweet” from another set – Little Bitty Bird. It is the right size just a tiny bit thicker line.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Berry Sweet Birthday Wishes

All supplies Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Strawberry Patch, Litty Bitty Bird;
Ink/Card Stock: Pure Poppy, New Leaf, White; Basic Grey, Smokey Slate (SU);
Other: circle die (Spellbinders);
Technique: Spotlight;

Watercolored Sweet Peas

Posted on July 28, 2013 by kth

This week is Dare to Get Dirty at Splitcoast. I don’t know how many challenges I’ll get done (there are 6 every day for a week!!), but the challenges are awesome!

This is the first challenge and I had to make a card! The actual challenge is a secret – just for Fan Club members.

I have a few pins on my Pinterest board that use a technique I’ve been wanting to try – white embossed outline image, which is then watercolored. I had to try it!

I will probably do this again – it has such a soft, pretty look when done.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Happy Birthday

All supplies Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Year of Flowers: Sweet Pea, Think Big Favorites #12;
Ink/Card Stock: White, Wisteria, Sweet Blush, Limeade Ice; Slate ink (SU);
Other: Herringbone impression plate; white embossing powder (Filigree); Stitched Rectangles die (Lil Inkers);
Technique: watercoloring;

Inspired Butterfly

Posted on July 28, 2013 by kth

This summer has been non-stop and just when I think it will get quiet, something else comes up! I just want a week or so to hide from the world!!

I did stamp yesterday – 5 cards!!! This card was finished this morning because frankly 3 is my daily limit and I was pushing it last night – and the watercolor paper needed a chance to dry.

The challenge was a CAS inspiration challenge at SCS: cas230.

What I pulled from the inspiration was the gradient – I love gradients! And the “die-cut” out of the window. And the different textures. I decided to just use the brick on my background, but it was all I could do not to add some woodgrain too!

To get the partial inking on the brick background, I used a sponge to apply the ink to the background. I love how it fades out.

The butterfly is a negative die-cut. The paper underneath is watercolor paper that had a wash of two colors applied.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Just a Note

All supplies Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Botanical Silhouettes; Brickwall (Cornish Heritage Farms);
Ink/Card Stock: Soft Stone, Smokey Shadow, Autumn Rose, Royal Velvet; Sahara Sand ink (SU);
Other: Beautiful Butterflies die; rhinestones (Kaiser); watercolor paper (art store);
Technique: watercoloring / watercolor wash;

Birthday Bouquet

Posted on July 19, 2013 by kth

I had a bit of time yesterday (well, really I was procrastinating, but stamping is more fun than chores) so I played along with the current Clean & Simple challenge at SCS (CAS229 – colors).

I liked the idea of using the grey as my background and adding pops of the colors as flowers.

As for layout, I kept it simple and stamped the bouquet in the corner. I used die to cut out the top panel (love those stitch marks!) and then embossed the card base to add some interest/texture.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Happy Birthday

Stamps: Mini Blooms, Bigger Blooms (PTI);
Ink/Card Stock: White (PTI); Sahara Sand, Primrose Petals, Calypso Coral (SU);
Other: Herringbone impression plate (PTI); Stitched Rectangle Mats die (Lil Inkers);

Washi Day

Posted on July 11, 2013 by kth

It is time for another CAS Colours & Sketches challenge. Check out the latest challenge: #33 – sketch.

And here is my take:

When I saw this sketch, using washi tape as a couple of the layers was the first thing that came to mind.

I love watching trends – and I usually buy whatever it is – but I hardly ever participate until well after the trend. I think this is the first time I’ve used washi!

I was worried about putting tape down, but I was really happy with how easy it was to pull it up and re-position it (a few times, lol).

Since this card is really simple, I added some dimension with lots of foam tape between the layers and embossing on the card base.

Make sure you check out the other design team members:
Jacqueline
Kylie
Louise
Patricia

I hope you join us at CAS Colours & Sketches!

Thanks for stopping by!

A Little About the Challenge: Posted every Thursday, the challenges alternate between color and sketch (if there is a 5th week in the month you get the double dose of color & sketch).

Happy Happy Birthday

Stamps: Fillable Frames #1 (PTI);
Ink/Card Stock: White, Lemon Tart, Harvest Gold, Smokey Shadow (PTI);
Other: Fillable Frames #1 die, Diamonds impression plate (PTI); Washi Tape (blue-Target, Pink-SU);

Frosted Flowers

Posted on July 10, 2013 by kth

Sadly I needed a sympathy card this week.

I’ve been wanting to try the PTI Make it Monday challenge – Frosted Flowers and I thought it would help make a sympathy card.

I’m not sure it worked. I did quickly move from the color ink to the white, but it didn’t blur like in the video. I’ll keep looking for a way to get the blurry effect.

I’m still happy with the final card!

Thanks for taking a peek!

with Sympathy

Stamps: Life, Bigger than Life, Tag Its #5 (PTI);
Ink/Card Stock: Sage, Wisteria, Bashful Blue (SU); Chocolate, White, Rustic White (PTI);
Other: Vanilla Seem Binding (SU); Limitless Layers 1 3/4″ circle die (PTI);

Birthday Balloons

Posted on July 9, 2013 by kth

I created this card for the latest CAS(e) this Sketch challenge.

I chose bold, bright colors to make the card fun.

The balloons are rock-n-rolled in two pink inks. I also smeared some Stickles along the left side of the balloons.

The balloons strings are hand-drawn (with an SU Melon marker). I masked the balloons to stamp the confetti spots.

The pennant fish-tail is hand-cut (no die).

Thanks for taking a peek!

Birthday Wishes

All supplies Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Birthday Style;
Ink/Card Stock: Hawaiian Shores, Summer Sunrise, Hibiscus Burst & Raspberry Fizz, White;
Other: Stickles (Ranger);
Technique: Rock-N-Roll, masking;

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Category Archives: Papertrey Ink

Snail Mail Call

Wishes & Bows

Color Opposites

Strawberry Spotlight

Watercolored Sweet Peas

Inspired Butterfly

Birthday Bouquet

Washi Day

Frosted Flowers

Birthday Balloons