PTI Anniversary Contest: Customer Favorites

Papertrey Ink is celebrating their 4th Anniversary! Today, we were asked to post our favorite PTI project from the past year. You can find all the details for the contest (and see the AMAZING prize package) here.

I have several PTI cards that I love from the past year - it was really fun to look back through my pictures and see everything I have made. In the end, I had to go with this Kraft, Red, White & Polka Dot card. I just adore these colors together and you all know how much I love Polka Dots!

Hope you are all enjoying your Saturday!

~Anika

A Card and The Bump

Where do the weeks go? I am finally back to blog world with a few things to share, so here we go...

A Birthday card using Color Couture that I made for my best friend last month.

And my bump at 17 weeks. At our last appointment Baby A's heartbeat was 160 and Baby B's was 150! So far, they aren't kicking me, but I can feel them move around quite a bit. I'm still pretty tired...no 2nd Trimester energy yet like everyone told me I would get, but that's okay.

Enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend. We are looking forward to celebrating with family tomorrow and doing some shopping, wrapping and decorating on Friday!!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Anika

Supplies: (All Papertrey Ink)

Paper: Select White, Hawaiian Shores, Summer Sunrise Bitty Box, White A2 Envelope

Ink: Tea Dye Duo

Color Couture: Volume 6

Other: Dark Chocolate Satin Ribbon, Polka Dot 2 Impression Plate, A2 Envelope Die, Hawaiian Shores Button, Rustic Cream Twine

Labor Day Weekend

What a weekend it's been! My husband was in his cousin's wedding on Saturday - which meant we had rehearsal on Friday evening, a full day Saturday, and breakfast and gift opening yesterday morning. Then last night - after I took a nap - we had some friends over for supper. They are missionaries at a school in Africa and have been gone for the past 4 years. It was fun to catch up with them and see how much their 5 children have grown!

Here's a picture of the family at the wedding reception...

BIL's Girlfriend, BIL, SIL, Me, Andrew, MIL, FIL

Now onto a card...

I just love this card and the best part is it was so incredibly easy to put together! Stamped the background, added some ribbon, and adhered a Color Couture Embellishment.

Hope you are enjoying your Labor Day weekend! We are spending today recovering and then heading to a cook out at some friend's house before heading back to work tomorrow. And speaking of work, tomorrow is Andrew's first day at his new job!! Yeah!

Thanks for stopping by and listening to my ramblings!

~Anika

Supplies: (All Papertrey Ink)

Cardstock: Vintage Cream

Stamps: Damask Designs

Ink: Dark Chocolate

Other: Raspberry Fizz Satin Ribbon, Color Couture Volume 1 Embellishment

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop: August 2010

The challenge for the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop this month is to use a lunch bag in some way. The details and list of participants can be found here on Nichole's blog. With the beginning of the school year approaching quickly, I didn't have a lot of time to make something super creative, but I did come up with this cute little gift gift bag.

I cut the top off and ran the bag through my Cuttlebug to get the scallops on the top, then I stamped the background, added some ribbon and a sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the Blog Hop!

~Anika

Supplies: (All Papertrey Ink unless noted)

Cardstock: Raspberry Fizz, Kraft

Stamps: Embellishments, Signature Greetings

Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Dark Chocolate

Other: Raspberry Fizz Satin Ribbon, Small Scallop Border Die, Spellbinders Petite Oval Nestabilities, brown lunch bag

One week from today...

will be my last day of Summer Vacation. I can't believe how fast the months have flown by! I am certainly looking forward to a new school year, but I will miss my low key summer days.

Last week, I posted this card using Hawaiian Shores. I decided to give the same layout a try in a few different colors so here we have...

Orange Zest

Raspberry Fizz

and Plum Pudding!

These were so simple to put together since I only needed one stamp set.

Hope you have had a great weekend. Thanks for stopping by!

~Anika

Supplies: (All Papertrey Ink unless noted)

Cardstock: Orange Zest, Raspberry Fizz, Plum Pudding, Vintage Cream

Stamps: Round & Round

Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Dark Chocolate, True Black, Tea Dye Duo; Spiced Marmalade & Dusty Concord Distress Inks

Ribbon: Orange Zest Saddle Stitch, Raspberry Fizz Satin, Plum Pudding Swiss Dot

Other: Mat Stack 2 Die, Hole Punch

Hawaiian Shores

I just adore this color! I've got a super simple card to share today.

I just love all that Hawaiian Shores...paper, ink, ribbon! I bought the Mat Stack 2 Die at CHA and I made this card primarily to try it out!

I'm headed out to go Back-to-School shopping with my mom today! Hope you have a great Tuesday!

~Anika

Supplies: (All Papertrey Ink)

Cardstock: Hawaiian Shores, Vintage Cream

Stamps: Round & Round

Ink: Hawaiian Shores, Dark Chocolate, Tea Dye Duo

Other: Mat Stack 2 Die, Hawaiian Shores Bitty Dot ribbon

It's Saturday!!

ETA: Oops! Meant to schedule this for tomorrow AM...so if you are reading this before midnight, it's not quite Saturday yet!!

Yeah for Saturday and PTI release night! I've got a birthday card to share today. I was able to use up lots of scraps from my "Blue" file on this one.

We are headed back to the fair for some more food...the pie is calling my name! Enjoy your Saturday!

~Anika

Supplies:

Cardstock: Vintage Cream & Spring Rain Bitty Box (PTI), Glitter paper (Animal Crackers Mat Stack), Damask paper (Old World Mat Stack), Distressed paper (Kioshi by BasicGrey)

Stamps: Delightful Dahlia (PTI)

Ink: Enchanted Evening (PTI), Peeled Paint (Ranger Distress Ink)

Other: Vintage Cream Satin Ribbon (PTI), Brown thread

Filled with Happiness

This is another card from the group I am making for the baby shower game prize. I've been meaning to use the cork I bought a couple months ago so I finally pulled it out for this card. And while I love the simple layout, colors and the ribbon on this card, I'm not completely sold on this cork flower. I think part of the reason is that since it's sticky back cork, it's 'bent' around the multiple layers of ribbon underneath it. Oh well!

We are off to the County Fair again today...I just can't get enough of the food and people watching! Enjoy your Friday!

~Anika

Supplies: (All Papertrey Ink unless noted)

Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Harvest Gold, Old World Mat Stack

Stamps: Big & Bold Wishes

Ink: Dark Chocolate

Other: In Bloom Impression Plate, Dark Chocolate Satin Ribbon, Button from the Holiday Button Mix, Floss, Sticky Back Cork from JoAnn's

Sold!

Over the past few weeks, I have been making a stack of cards that I was hoping to sell at a little boutique shop in a neighboring town. Last week before I left for Chicago, I finished them up and delivered them. I found out today that the owner loved them, and she paid me for the whole stack! Now I have to get busy making more! I'm excited about making a little money to help fund this addiction of mine and now I have a place for all the cards I make for challenges and such!

This is one of the cards that was in the stack I brought to the store.

Thanks for stopping by!

~Anika

Supplies: (All Papertrey Ink)

Cardstock: Smokey Shadow, True Black, Select White

Stamps: Big & Bold Wishes, Polka Dot Basics II

Ink: Pure Poppy, Versamark

Other: True Black Satin Ribbon, Clear Embossing powder

Card Making Day with Katie

Katie & I have been friends since Kindergarten and she had a baby boy a couple weeks ago. Today she came over to make some thank you cards. We had fun chatting and crafting.

We managed to make 22 of these before we ran out of Kraft cardstock. (Katie is now in love with Kraft cardstock and is having me pick up 2 packs of it for her at CHA!) I think they are adorable - it certainly helps having a cute baby as the focal point! We are planning another day to craft some more before I head back to school and she heads back to work.

Over the weekend we went to a bridal shower and this is the card I made them. I {heart} Guidelines 2!!

I'm not sure if I will be back here before I leave for Chicago or not - tomorrow might get busy. I can't believe that one week from today I will already be home! Can't wait to meet some of you!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Anika

Supplies: (All Papertrey Ink unless noted)

Thank you card

Cardstock: Kraft, misc. baby blue

Stamps: Star Prints

Ink: Dark Chocolate

Other: Polka Dot Impression Plate, Ribbon from Michael's, baby picture

Celebrate card

Cardstock: Kraft, Stamper's Select White, Berry Sorbet, Hawaiian Shores

Stamps: Guidelines 2, Damask Designs

Ink: Hawaiian Shores, Berry Sorbet, Tea Dye Duo, Antique Linen Distress Ink

Other: Dark Chocolate Satin ribbon, Cream Button Twine, White Button

Color Throwdown #100

I had a lot of fun making my card for the Color Throwdown this week!  I think I had every kind of supply I own out at some point.  It seemed like everything I reached for sparked a new idea.  I didn't have the exact colors, but I think I'm close enough.  There are tons of great prizes up for grabs, so be sure to play along with this challenge - you have until Monday night to submit your project.

I found this pretty ribbon tucked in an old cigar box full of ric rac, ribbon, and buttons that I got from my grandma.  I would love to know how old it is!  The tag is from Color Couture Volume 2, I was so excited when I saw it peeking up at me with 3 of the colors I needed for this challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!

~Anika

Supplies: (All Papertrey Ink unless noted)

Cardstock: Spring Rain, random scrap of light pink

Stamps: A Little Argyle

Ink: Berry Sorbet, Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shores, Peeled Paint Distress Ink, Tea Dye Duo

Other: Color Couture Volume 2 Embellishment, Pure Poppy, Spring Rain, & Spring Moss Buttons, Vintage Ribbon

Color Couture Cards

When Papertrey Ink introduced Dawn's Color Couture embellishments, I was in love!! Of course, I bought Volumes 1-3 right away.  I hadn't used them much because they were on a shelf where I didn't see them much and I never seemed to have the time to cut them out.  Well, last night I sat down with my trusty Cutterbees - while my husband was watching a show that I didn't care about -  and I just started cutting away!  I am happy to say that I now have all of Volumes 1-3 cut out, and yes, my hand hurts a little!  Now I have to buy Volumes 4-6!

I LOVE this color scheme!  And I finally got to add some ruffly ribbon to a card!
I am loving this polka dot stamp from the Round and Round set!  (Go figure!)

For those of you who saw my previous two posts, I have an update...my friend had a baby boy this morning!!  Can't wait to meet him.

Thanks for stopping by!

~Anika

Supplies: (All Papertrey Ink)

Card #1:

Cardstock: Kraft, Raspberry Fizz, Aqua Mist Bitty Box

Other: Color Couture Volume 1, Raspberry Fizz Satin Ribbon, Hawaiian Shores Button, Giga Guidelines Impression Plate

Card #2:

Cardstock: Kraft

Stamps: Delightful Dahlia, Round and Round

Ink: Berry Sorbet, Dark Chocolate

Other: Color Couture Volume 3, Berry Sorbet Saddle Stitched Ribbon 

Celebrate!

Just a quick little festive card to share today.  We are so looking forward to the weekend and celebrating Independence Day with family and friends. 

I got to use my new Fiskars Star Punch that I picked up yesterday when we were out shopping!

Have a fantastic day!

~Anika

Supplies: (All Papertrey Ink)

Cardstock: Stampers Select White, Kraft

Stamps: Star Prints, Scattered Showeres

Ink: Enchanted Evening, Pure Poppy, Tea Dye Duo

Misc: Enchanted Evening Satin Ribbon

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop: June 2010

The challenge this month was to create a card using your favorite Papertrey Ink color combination.  Recently, I discovered this simple little combo and I just LOVE it! 

Here is the card I made.  It's kind of a spin off from a card I made a week or so ago 

that I shared in this post (it's the last card).

Thanks for stopping, enjoy the Blog Hop!

~Anika

Supplies:  (All Papertrey Ink)

Cardstock: Kraft, Pure Poppy, Stampers Select White

Stamps: Polka Dot Basics II, Star Prints (sentiment)

Ink: Versamark

Other: Pure Poppy Ribbon, Small Scallop Die, Beautiful Blooms II #3 Die Collection (medium size), White Embossing Powder

Wishing You Sunshine!

Today's card is what I made for the PTI forum Spring/Easter Card Exchange.  Diane Jaquay was the recipient of my card.  

I had fun using some cheery Spring colors!  The base and ribbon are Berry Sorbet, the mat layers are Hawaiian Shores and Orange Zest.  I stamped Guidelines 2 onto Stampers Select White using Ocean Tides, Berry Sorbet, Hawaiian Shores & a Distress Ink called Spiced Marmalade.  The sentiment is from Scattered Showers and I stamped the top of it in Hawaiian Shores and the bottom in Spiced Marmalade, then tied it to the ribbon with a bit of Button Twine.

Happy Friday!  Hope you are all able to log a few hours or more in your crafty spaces this weekend...I sure hope to!  Thanks for stopping by!

~Anika

*All supplies are Papertrey Ink unless noted.*

 

How I Build Plaid Patterns

I had so much fun creating my plaid pattern using PTI's Distressed Stripes for my PTI Blog Hop Post that I thought I would make another one.  I took pictures of each step so you can see how easy it really is!  For this one, I used a 4" square of PTI's Stampers Select White Cardstock to build on.  Then I picked out 6 different ink pads to use:  PTI's Ocean Tides, Hawaiian Shores & Berry Sorbet and Distress Inks in Peeled Paint, Spiced Marmalade & Dusty Concord.

I just randomly pick a stripe and start stamping leaving about the same amount of space between each stripe.  Just be careful to keep your stripes parallel - I just eyeball it.

Then switch stripes and add the second color.  (I suppose you wouldn't have to switch, depending on the look you are going for.)

The third color completes the bottom layer.

Then turn your paper 90 degrees and start stamping again!  Here I have added all of the Berry Sorbet Stripes and the first of the Ocean Tides stripes.

After adding the Hawaiian Shores stripes, my plaid pattern is finished!

Here is the card I created with it.

I used Kraft Cardstock for the base.  The distressed purple paper at the top is from BasicGrey's Kioshi 6x6 paper pad. (I LOVE this collection!!) The sentiment is from Big & Bold Wishes.  I wrapped New Leaf Saddled Stitched Ribbon around the patterned paper and tied it off with Rustic Cream Button Twine and a transparent button from my Spring Mix.  It was nice enough to take this picture outside today!  Yeah for Spring weather!!

Thanks for stopping by; have a fabulous day!

~Anika

*All Supplies used were Papertrey Ink, unless otherwise noted.*

Happy Easter & a Quick Card

I hope everyone's Easter was joyful!  We had a great day beginning with our traditional breakfast at church. Then after the service we went to my Aunt and Uncle's house.  We had a wonderful time - yummy food, goofy conversations, and a hilarious game of Telephone Pictionary! Now we're justing relaxing at home and I am looking forward to my day off tomorrow!

Here is a quick card I made the other day.  I had fun using a few of my new PTI products...Soft Stone Cardstock and Glitter!  I think everything I make for the next few days will have glitter on it!

Besides the Soft Stone CS & Glitter, I used Distressed Stripes and Signature Greetings.  Berry Sorbet & Ocean Tides Ink and some Berry Sorbet Saddle Stitched ribbon.  After I tied on the ribbon, it still needed something so I used my Small Scalloped Die on a piece of Ocean Tides CS.

That's all for today!  Hopefully I will get some crafting time tomorrow and have a chance to post some of it!  Have a great evening!

~Anika

Poppy Seed Challenge #2

Lisa Johnson has another challenge for us.  When I saw 'polka dots' I knew I had to participate in this one!  I just received my March Release package from Papertrey Ink and I am in love with the new Hawaiian Shores color. (Who isn't?? It's gorgeous!) So here is what I came up with.

I love the bright orange and blue paired with the light green.  When I stamped the vase I was a little annoyed at the light space in the middle so I restamped it, but I ended up liking the one with the light space - almost looks like the sunlight is shining on it.  

I worked on a bunch of other cards today too, but I'm submitting them to Paper Crafts Stamping Royalty Card Contest. I've never submitted anything before, but decided 'why not?'

Hope everyone is having a fabulous Friday!  Enjoy the weekend!

~Anika

Supplies: (All Papertrey Ink unless noted)

Cardstock: Hawaiian Shores, Spring Moss, Pretty Pastels PP,  Orange striped paper by DCWV in the Animal Crackers stack.

Stamps: Asian Fusion

Ink: Hawaiian Shores, Orange Marmalade Distress Ink by Ranger

Other: Hawaiian Shores Bitty Dot ribbon, Hawaiian Shores buttons, Small Scallop Die

Thank You

I have a little Thank You card to share today.  I made this for one of my students and her family.  I have known her mom since I was little so we are 'facebook friends'.  When she found out my birthday was in March she decided to check out my Interests & Activities on my facebook page to come up with an idea for a gift for me.  There is a link to my blog there so she decided to check it out and it was there that she discovered my PTI obsession!  Last week she sent me an email with a PTI Gift Certificate!  Totally unexpected! I was so excited! I had to make a Thank You card for them so here it is.

I used Kraft cardstock with a layer of Pretty Pastels paper over it.  The ribbon is Plum Pudding and the buttons are from the Spring Mix and are tied on with Cream Button Twine.  I stamped the sentiment from Signature Greetings in Dark Chocolate.

Jamey and Madalyn, if you happen to read this, Thank You!!  I popped this in the mail to you yesterday so hopefully it arrives safe and sound in your mailbox soon!

I can't believe Spring Break is more than half over.  I am really enjoying our beautiful weather, can't wait for the flowers to start blooming!  Thanks for stopping by, have a fantastic day.

~Anika

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I can't believe my Spring Break is half way over and I've only posted once!  That will change for the rest of the week...it's looking like I will have a little more crafting time! 

Here are 2 cards that I made for our St. Patrick's Day card swap over on the PTI forum. 

 

I used the same supplies on each - except for the polka dots on the first one - and just arranged the pieces differently.  

Well I'm off to get my hair cut and colored.  Then I'm going to have lunch with my aunt and browse through a furniture store or two.  We found out we are getting a pretty decent tax refund...so I'm going to convince my husband that the best way to spend it is by finishing the basement family room!!  Any tips on how to do this would be greatly appreciate as he wants to sell his 4-wheeler and use that money plus the refund to buy a newer, bigger, better 4-wheeler instead.

Hope you all have a fantastic St. Patrick's Day, I realized my shamrock shirt is still in the dirty clothes bin since I wore it to school last Friday.  I guess I'll have to do some laundry this afternoon so I can wear it tonight in case we go anywhere! 

Alright, enough rambling!!  Thanks for stopping by.

~Anika

Supplies:  (All Papertrey Ink)

Cardstock: Orange Zest, Vintage Cream, Bitty Box PP in Ripe Avacado and Spring Moss

Stamps: Luck of the Irish, Polka Dot Basics II (on the first card)

Ink: Distress Ink by Ranger in Peeled Paint

Other: Saddle Stitched Ribbon in New Leaf, 2" scalloped circle punch and cream thread.