PTI Blog Hop Take 3

This is my final project for today's blog hop on Nichole Heady's blog for PTI.  Here's another shot of the inspiration board...

Last but not least is project #3.

For the gloss effect on this one I die cut an acetate sheet with one of my new PTI dies.  My son Jake asked me if this one was for him...I think it just might be! :)

Here's another look.

Thanks for stopping by friends!  Can't wait to check out all of your projects!

Kate

Card #3 Details (All PTI products unless otherwise noted)

Paper: Melon Berry, Aqua Mist, Smokey Shadow, Acetate from stash, patterned paper by Authentique

Stamps: Movers and Shakers Sentiments

Ink: Smokey Shadow

Dies: Phrase Play #1

Other: Gold Sparkle Tape by Darcie

PTI Blog Hop Take 2

I'm still SUPER excited about today's blog hop on Nichole Heady's blog for PTI.  Here's another shot of the inspiration board...

Those spring colors and all that SHINE!!  This is my kind of inspiration!  :)

On to project #2 which features...you guessed it...more gold! 

I have to say, this one is WAAAY prettier in person...I need some serious help with my photography skills (I'm just too cheap to take a class and too cheap to purchase a really expensive camera!).  Any photography tips would be greatly appreciated friends!

What you can't really see in this pic is that the gold running down the side of this card is VERY sparkly...mmmm, sparkles!  The gloss on this one is also a little difficult to see in this photo.  Here's a closeup of that...

Pretty, huh?

Thanks for stopping by friends!  Can't wait to check out all of your projects!

Kate

Card #2 Details (All PTI products unless otherwise noted)

Paper: White, Berry Sorbet, Kraft

Stamps: Mehndi Medallion, Signature Greetings

Ink: Berry Sorbet, and VersaMark

Dies: Spellbinders Circles

Other: Gold Sparkle Tape by Darcie, Enamel dots from stash, Clear embossing powder by Embossing Arts Co

PTI's March Blog Hop

I'm SUPER excited about today's blog hop on Nichole Heady's blog for PTI.  The theme is "High Gloss," and since I love just about everything glam this is right up my alley!  Couldn't you just eat up the inspiration board for this challenge??

Those spring colors and all that SHINE!!  This is my kind of inspiration!  :)

So, I have 3 projects to share with you for this hop.  First up is a project I actually created for the Anniversary challenges, but I can't remember if I ever posted it because I was having so many computer issues during February!  So, please forgive me if this one's a repeat!

As you can see, the gloss on this one comes from the acetate sheet I used to put the sentiment on.  I just love the color pallet on this one...reminds of THE Dawn McVey!

Here's another shot of this one!

Oh, and as you may notice...I am a little obsessed with GOLD at the moment!  I just can't get enough!

Stay tuned for Card #2! 

Kate

Card #1 Details (All PTI products unless otherwise noted)

Paper: New Leaf, Aqua Mist. Hawaiian Shores, Kraft, acetate from stash

Stamps: Think Big Favorites #2, Rosie Posie and Rosie Posie Step 2

Ink: Versamark, Aqua Mist, Spring Rain, Classic Kraft

Dies: Fabulous Frames, Rosie Posie

Other: Herringbone Impression Plate, Gold embossing powder

PTI Anniversary Contest

Hi all!  So, the PTI Anniversary Wishlist Contest is actually over, but I created a bunch of projects that I tried to post for the contest but had some technical difficulties.  However, I still wanted to share them here!  I won't be posting a lot of detail this time because I made these in February and frankly, I don't think I remember everything I used (if you have specific questions about anything feel free to leave a comment and I'll do my best to answer).  Just know that the challenge was to choose one color combination and one sketch provided on Nichole Heady's blog and create a new project. 

I have always considered myself someone who follows the rules, but I have discovered that as I get older (and craftier), I'm not so good at following the rules!  You'll see that a few of my cards do not really use the suggested color combos, and I was pretty liberal with my interpretation of the sketches.  I will say though, when I challenged myself to stick to a couple of the color combos I was really pleased with the results and ended up creating something I never would have otherwise!  Go me!

Anyway, here is a link to the suggested color combos and sketches:

And here are my projects: