Inspired By Challenge

 

It's a laid back Friday and I took some time to play along with the new Inspired By challenge. I was inspired by the colors and the stripes to build up my depleted birthday card stash. The Into the Blooms: Big Bloom die set is really easy to assemble after you color blend the pieces (I used dye inks on the flower and distress inks on the leaves. After dry, I splattered with water drops.

STAMPS: Birthday Your Way 2 (Papertrey Ink).

INK: Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Peeled Paint, Mowed Lawn distress; Pale Peony, Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry dye inks (PTI); Versafine Clair Nocturne pigment ink.

PAPER: Stampers Select White, Lovely Lady, Vintage Jadeite (PTI).

DIES: Birthday Your Way 2, Into the Blooms: Big Bloom, Into the Blooms: Christmas Sprigs (PTI); Diagonal Shortcuts (Concord & 9th).
 

That's all folks! Have a great weekend!  ~Wanda

Freshly Made Sketches

 

I loved Cecile's sketch for the new Freshly Made Sketches and just had to play along. I pulled a new favorite die set - Into the Blooms: Wreath - by Papertrey Ink out. I cut everything from white card stock and color blended everything with brushes.

STAMPS: Just Sentiments: Appreciation (Papertrey Ink).

INK: Pale Peony, Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry, Orange Zest, Bright Buttercup, New Leaf, Simply Chartreuse, Limeade Ice (PTI); Versafine Clair Nocturne.

PAPER: Stampers Select White, Sweet Blush, Pale Peony, Berry Sorbet (PTI).

DIES: Into the Blooms: Wreath (PTI); Stitched Rectangle STAX Die-Namics (My Favorite Things); Simple Strips (Pretty Pink Posh).

OTHER: Crystal Stickles; Watercolor Wonderful stencil (PTI).

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  ~Wanda
 

 

Color Throwdown #803

 

Welcome to another Color Throwdown challenge! This week, Broni is hosting with the colors pink, blue and yellow. A perfect combination to break in a fabulous new dies set - Go-To Gift Card Holder: Diaper Bag - just released in June by Papertrey Ink. It includes a onesie, bib, rattles, pacifier, bottle, teddy bear, tassels, and diaper...all so cute!

STAMPS: None.

INK: Classic Kraft, Blueberry Sky, Lovely Lady, Bright Buttercup (Papertrey Ink).

PAPER: Stampers Select White, True Black, Vellum (Papertrey Ink); Metallic silver.

DIES: Love to Layer: Arches, Go-To Gift Card Holder: Diaper Bag (Papertrey Ink).

We would love to have you join us in this week's challenge! Hope to see you in the gallery.  ~Wanda
 

 

Happy 8th Birthday!

Our grandson will turn 8 tomorrow so this is my card using products from Papertrey Ink. I love the new Fastastic Front: Scalloped Frame that I cut from patterned paper.

STAMPS: Scribble Balloons, Cake Creations (for the number 8) - Papertrey Ink.

INK:Bright Buttercup, Blueberry Sky, New Leaf (PTI); Versafine Clair Nocturne pigment.

PAPER: A Birthday Wish - Boy - 6x6 pad by Echo Park; Stampers Select White (PTI).

DIES: Scribble Balloons, Cake Creations, Fantastic Front: Scalloped Frame (PTI).

OTHER: Alabaster embossing powder (Brutus Monroe); Moonshine sequins (PTI).

That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by!  ~Wanda 

 

Word Art Wednesday

 

I was blessed by the devotional for the new Word Art Wednesday challenge today! It centers around II Corinthians 1:3-4 and speaks of God's comfort during trials and tribulations. We were also challenged to comfort others who might need this blessing which, in turn, gives God the praise! He is most definitely the "God of all comfort" which is also reflected in this verse from Psalm 94:19 - a stamp available in the Psalm Reflections series through Papertrey Ink.

STAMPS: Psalm Reflections: March (Papertrey Ink).

INK: Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed distress inks (Ranger); New Leaf, Simply Chartreuse dye inks (PTI); White Gouache paint; Versafine Clair Nocturne pigment.

PAPER: Stampers Select: White, Bright Buttercup, True Black (PTI).

DIES: Border Bling: Lattice, Psalm Reflections: October (corner leaves), Psalm Reflections: March (joy), Into the Blooms: Dahlia, Love to Layer: Lovely Bracket - all by Papertrey Ink.

OTHER: Black enamel dots.

PTL for my husband being discharged home tomorrow from inpatient rehabilitation following hospitalization for stem cell transplant! He had a significant setback requiring two days in ICU but God answered prayers and he recovered from the serious bump in the road! Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the prayers!  ~Wanda

 

 

Color Throwdown #802

 

Happy hump day! It's time for a new Color Throwdown challenge with colors by Kelly: coral, gray and blue. I immediately thought "ocean" and was inspired by the sea-themed photo, so went with the Summer Shells dies by Papertrey Ink. 

 

STAMPS: Salt Air Sentiments (Papertrey Ink).

INK: Rocky Slope, Coral Reef, Waterfall dye inks (Pinkfresh Studio); Hickory Smoke, Vintage Photo distress.

PAPER: Gray Granite (Stampin' Up), Grout Gray (My Favorite Things), Stampers Select White (Papertrey Ink).

 

DIES: Summer Shells, Psalm Reflections September (Papertrey Ink); Stitched Rectangle and Stitched Circle STAX Die-Namics (My Favorite Things).

OTHER: Watercolor Wonderful stencil collection (PTI); Sheer Shimmer Sparkle spray by Imagine. 

We'd love to have you play along with us! Happy stamping!  ~Wanda
 

The Paper Players

 

Jaydee has some awesome colors for The Paper Players challenge this week! I had to sneak a few green leaves in there but the primary colors are red, gray, black and white.

I love theses dies from the Into the Blooms: Poppies set by Papertrey Ink and thought they would work well with these colors.

I die cut all the pieces then colored them using a variety of distress inks. After dry, I splattered with darker shades and/or water to give it a mottled look.

STAMPS: Lush Bloom (Papertrey Ink).

INK: Lumberjack Plaid, Worn Lipstick, New Leaf, Crushed Olive distress inks (Ranger); Harvest Gold (PTI); Versafine Clair Nocturne.

PAPER: Stampers Select: White, True Black (PTI); Free Spirit 6x6 pad by Reverse Confetti.

DIES: Love to Layer: Ovals, Into the Blooms: Poppies, Lush Bloom  (PTI). 

OTHER: Red twine, Moonshine sequins.

Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!  ~Wanda

Let's Shell-ebrate

 

It's a sunny Saturday and we are STILL needing a good rain! We got a few sprinkles yesterday but that was all. Looks like lots of hand carried watering is in my forecast! 

I wanted to play along with the new Inspired By...Challenge with a seashell theme. I love this Summer Shells die set from Papertrey Ink and went to town.

I used a variety of distress inks then sprayed with Sheer Shimmer "Sparkle" craft spray (which doesn't show up in photos). I first stenciled the Aqua Mist using the Watercolor Wonderful stencil by Papertrey Ink. I embellished with dew drops and popped the sentiment with foam tape for some added dimension.

STAMPS: Salt Air: Sentiments (Papertrey Ink).

INK: Dried Marigold, Scattered Straw, Salvaged Patina, Vintage Photo distress; Aqua Mist, Dark Chocolate dye inks (PTI).

PAPER: Fine Linen, Stampers Select White (PTI).

DIES: Stitched Rectangle & Stitched Circle STAX Die-Namics (My Favorite Things); Summer Shells (PTI).

OTHER: Dew drops (PTI); Sheer Shimmer "Sparkle" spray (Imagine); Watercolor Wonderful stencil (PTI); Embossing folder (Stampin' Up!).

Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!  ~Wanda

Seize the Birthday

 

This week's Seize the Birthday challenge has a "fruits" theme. I couldn't resist playing yet again with the stenciled lemons from Taylored Expressions and combined those with stamps from Lemon Zest by Stampin' Up! I also used the sketch again from the current Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

 

STAMPS: Lemon Zest (Stampin' Up!).

INK: Lemon Tart, Bright Buttercup, Limeade Ice, New Leaf, Simply Chartreuse (Papertrey Ink); Versafine Clair Nocturne.

PAPER: Stampers Select White, Bitty Big: True Black (PTI).

DIES: Stitched Rectangle & Stitched Banner Flag STAX Die-Namics (My Favorite Things).

OTHER: Lemon/Leaves punch to coordinate with Lemon Zest stamps (SU); Moonshine sequins (PTI); Squeeze the 

Day stencil set (Taylored Expressions).

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed weekend!  ~Wanda

Freshly Made Sketches

 

TGIF! I'm posting my entry for the current challenge at Freshly Made Sketches. Loved this layout by Kim and decided to go with black and white with a pop of color! 

I dusted off this fun stamp/die set called You're My Type from SugarPea Designs. Very simple process that was completed with a trio of hearts and one tiny gem.

STAMPS: You're My Type (SugarPea Designs).

PAPER: Bitty Big: True Black, Stampers Select White, Raspberry Fizz, True Black (Papertrey Ink).

INK: Versafine Clair Nocturne,

DIES: You're My Type (Sugar Pea Designs); Ripped Banners (Papertrey Ink); Stitched Banner Flags STAX Die-Namics (My Favorite Things).

Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!  ~Wanda

Color Blending Fun

 

Kristina Werner recently posted some new distress ink color combos, so I had to try out a couple of them for two quick clean and simple cards. 

My first card colors are with Carved Pumpkin, Picked Raspberry and Seedless Preserves distress inks on Bristol Smooth Surface paper.

I embossed by using the Cover Plate: Quilted die for a subtle texture. The sentiment was popped up with foam tape.

STAMPS: Easy Bouquet (Papertrey Ink).

INK: (see above description); Versafine Clair Nocturne pigment ink.

DIES: Cover Plate: Quilted, Cover Plate: Butterfly Hope (Papertrey Ink).

 

The second card uses Mustard Seed, Crushed Olive, and Mowed Lawn distress inks. 

STAMPS: Easy Bouquet (Papertrey Ink).

INK: (see above description); Versafine Clair Nocturne pigment.

DIES: Cover Plate: Wispy Tree, Love to Layer: Delightful Brackets (Papertrey Ink).

OTHER: Enamel dots. 

 

The cover plate dies from PTI make it so easy to whip up a quick card! Thanks for stopping by!  ~Wanda

Word Art Wednesday Challenge

 

Good Wednesday friends! It's really hot and humid here in the Shenandoah Valley of VA (temp feels like it's 100 per weather report), so I'm staying cool in my craft room. I see those weeds that seem to thrive even in our drought conditions but, I simply cannot de-weed in this heat! 

I wanted to thank Karen Letchworth for leaving such kind comments on a recent card. It's been a LONG time since I played with the Word Art Wednesday challenge, but her invitation spurred me to take a look. I've been going through a very difficult time with some difficult challenges as my husband fights a multiple myeloma diagnosis. He's had some very scary complications, but his stem cell transplant is done and his lab values are slowly but surely climbing up to normal range. He's currently in an inpatient rehab facility to strengthen up prior to discharge home. We are hoping that's soon!  

The challenge devotional and scripture from Psalm 31 was very timely for me and I knew I wanted to use a stamp from Papertrey Ink from their Psalm series.   I had this background in my leftover stash so this was quick to assemble after die cutting and color blending some flowers from PTI's Into the Blooms: Wreath set. 

Creating a sunburst background is such a great way to use up leftover patterned paper scraps. I cut rectangle strips that were 1 1/4" wide by at least 5 1/2" long. I then cut from corner to opposite corner to turn it into 2 elongated triangles. Easy peasy!

STAMPS: Psalm Reflections: February (Papertrey Ink).

INK: Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Fossilized Amber, Lost Shadow, Hickory Smoke distress inks by Ranger; Versafine Clair Nocturne pigment ink.

PAPER: Stampers Select White, patterned paper. 

DIES: Psalm Reflections: February, Into the Blooms: Wreath (PTI). 

 

Hope you have a blessed day!   ~Wanda

Color Throwdown #801

 

 

Good Wednesday friends! It's time for a new Color Throwdown challenge! This week, Amy Rysavy is hosting with the colors navy, terracotta and kraft. I went with some stamps and dies from The Greetery for this thank you card.

 

The flag layer got added texture with the Aida Cloth Texture Plate die then splattered with Terracotta Tile ink. The palms were blended with Stormy Sky, Faded Jeans and Chipped Sapphire distress inks and the large monstera leaves were blended with Rusty Hinge, Brushed Corduroy and Scattered Straw distress inks.

STAMPS: Written in Ribbons (The Greetery).

INK: (see above description).

PAPER: Terracotta Tile, Classic Kraft, Rustic Cream, Stampers Select White (Papertrey Ink). 

DIES: A2 Nested Pendant Etched dies (Photo Play Paper); Written in Ribbons, Aida Cloth Texture Plate, Large Leaves Monstera, BotaniCuts: Palm (The Greetery).

That's a wrap for today! Happy stamping and hope to see you in the Color Throwdown gallery.  ~Wanda