PTI Make-It-Monday

Hi there!  Well the kiddos are back in school, and it's funny because mommy is both thrilled and a little sad.  I really enjoyed having the boys home for the week.  We had some really fun times and I feel that I was able to really reconnect with each one individually.  However, it sure is a lot of work to have them all demanding your attention at the same time!  My oldest, Jake is making his First Communion this weekend and we're having a big party on Saturday after the mass.  I have lots to do, so I'm kind of glad everyone is back to school so that I have some time to prepare!  Tomorrow is major cleaning day.  It may sound weird, but I'm really looking forward to it.  After having everyone home, the house is a wreck and I can't wait to get everything back in order.  What the heck am I going to do all summer withe the guys around ALL the time????  Deep breaths...one day at a time!

This week's Make-it-Monday challenge on Nichole Heady's blog was to make a series of cards that "Step Up" in terms of layering.  The cards made by Betsy Veldman in this week's video are amazing!  I think I may have to copy that design sometime!!  You should check it out.  Betsy made three cards, but I only had time for two tonight...ok, let's be honest...I only had enough attention span for two cards tonight. 

The first card is a simple one layer card.  I just love that Lace Bouquet image and adding the color to it really added some dimension. 

The second card steps up the layering with a few flowers that I cut by hand to place over the ones on the bottom layer.  I also added a little bling to these beauties!  I then used the Happy Day die to frame out my sentiment and added a little extra color with some strips of paper.

It's really amazing how a little layering can change a card!!  I hope to make another entry for this challenge later in the week...fingers crossed!

Thanks for visiting!

Kate

INGREDIENTS (Card #1):

Paper: PTI's Vintage Cream, Aqua Mist (inside)

Stamps: PTI's Lace Bouquet and Think Big Favorites #2

Ink: PTI's Classic Kraft, Berry Sorbet, Aqua Mist, Summer Sunrise, and Dark Chocolate

Other: Corner Rounder

INGREDIENTS (Card #2):

Paper: PTI's Kraft, Vintage Cream, Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise, and Aqua Mist

Stamps: PTI's Lace Bouquet and Think Big Favorites #2

Ink: PTI's Classic Kraft, Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise, Aqua Mist, and Dark Chocolate

Dies: PTI's Happy Day

Other: Rhinestones