Come join the fun with Pink Paislee! 45

***I have 2 posts today ~ If you are looking for my JustRite Stampers October Release Day #4 post, please click HERE or scroll down :) Thanks***

Hi there! Welcome to the Pink Paislee World Card Making Day celebration! Be sure to read the graphic below for COMPLETE details on how you may join in the fun:

I challenge you all to Upcycle (aka: recycle/repurpose) some sort of product(s) and use it to create your card! Here's my sample:

To create my card, I used a piece of a cardboard box to create the die cut dress form and the beautiful label was made using the beautifully detailed packaging from a pack of Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue ~ Tin Tiles. I gave the dress form a white washed look then added a pearl necklace using various colored pearl brads from Pink Paislee Vintage Vouge ~ Brad Mix. Finishing off the card with a few glitter kissed homespun rosettes and a fancy Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue ~ Spool Button.

Here's a look at my Upcycled (aka: recycled/repurposed) items:

Thanks so much for looking! Hope you join in the fun! You will be able to see ALL the challenges in the forum ~ click HERE. Be sure to visit the other designers to see their beautiful challenge samples that will surely leave you inspired to play along! Be Sweet!

***PLEASE read the instructions carefully ~ cards must be made with a minimum of 75% Pink Paislee products.


Pink Paislee Supplies Used:
Pink Paislee Nantucket ~ Clear Stamps 00529
Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue ~ 6 x 6 Paper Pack 00544
Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue ~ Spool Buttons 00547
Pink Paislee Vintage Vouge ~ Brad Mix 00546
UPCYCLED package from Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue ~ Tin Tiles 00551
Other:
Die Templates & Machine: PTI dress form, MFT label, Sizzix Vagabond, Spellbinders Classic Bracket, upcycled cardboard box

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JustRite Stampers October Release Day #4 26

Hi there! Welcome to Day #4 of the JustRite Stampers October Release. Today several of the JustRite DT Members and myself will be sharing projects made using the Kaleidoscope Medallions set. First up is a snowflake ornament featuring a pretty image from Kaleidoscope Medallions along with a sentiment from Christmas Mini Sentiments:

After stamping and die cutting the kaleidoscope image, I applied Tattered Angels Chandelier Glimmer Glam giving it a shimmery appearance. I stitched around the perimeter and adhered it to a snowflake made using patterned paper from the Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue Collection. I finished both the ornament and card with a framed sentiment from Christmas Mini Sentiments using a JustRite custom die from Nested Sentiments Dies:

Close up, you can see the beautiful shimmery kaleidoscope image along with the sweet label:

Here's a look at the COMPLETE look at the Kaleidoscope Medallions set:

Thanks so much for looking! Please be sure to visit the JustRite Inspiration Blog for the COMPLETE list of JR DT members who will be sharing awesome samples of inspiration.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: JustRite Stampers JB-10005 Kaleidoscope Medallions, JB-09809 Christmas Mini Sentiments - Interlocking

Die Templates & Machine: JustRite Stampers JB-08995 Nested Sentiments Dies, Spellbinders Standard Circles LG, Standard Circles SM, Grand Labels One, Grand Calibur, Sizzix Snowflake die, Sizzix Vagabond

Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue Collection

Other: PTI Kraft & Rustic White, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Tim Holtz grungeboard, Claudine Hellmuth Studio One paint

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World Card Making Day with Pink Paislee 0

Hi there! Just here with a quick post to invite ALL you card makers to join several members of the Pink Paislee DT and myself to celebrate World Card Making Day! There are lots of prizes to be had so pull out your Pink Paislee products and create a card! There is lots of time to play! Please continue to read below for complete details:

Thanks so much for visiting! I will be back at 10:00 am EST with a JustRite Stampers project and then I will return at 6:00 pm EST with my Pink Paislee card in celebration of World Card Making Day. Can't wait to see what you create :)
Be Sweet!

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JustRite Stampers October Release Day #3 52

Hi there! Welcome to Day #3 of the JustRite Stampers October Release. Today, several DT members and myself are sharing projects featuring both Grandma's Doilies and Old Friends. My card also includes a pretty embossed border that was stamped using one of the four beautiful borders from Lace Borders.

I stamped the beautifully detailed doily image using VersaMark ink, embossed using fine white embossing powder then centered and stitched a wonderful sentiment from Old Friends on top of the doily.

Here's a look at the COMPLETE Old Friends set:

Here's a look at the COMPLETE Grandma's Doilies set:

Here's a look at the COMPLETE Lace Borders:

Thanks so much for looking! Please be sure to visit the JustRite Inspiration Blog for the COMPLETE list of DT members who will be joining along today.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: JustRite Stampers CL-02205 Lace Borders, JB-10010 Grandma's Doilies, JB-10015 Old Friends
Die Templates & Machine: Spellbinders Standard Circles LG, Classic Scalloped Circles LG, Grand Calibur
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye, PTI Kraft, Aqua Mist, Rustic White

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JustRite Stampers October Release Day #2 46

 Hi there! Welcome to Day #2 of the JustRite Stampers October Release! Today, we are sharing samples made using Lace Borders. However, to create my project that I am sharing today, I combined Lace Borders with Old Friends and Grandma's Doilies. To change things up a bit I created a mix media canvas. I pulled out a 8" x 8" canvas and combined these beautiful stamps with paint and paper sharing with you how versatile these stamps really are. Not limited to card making or scrapbooking projects.

Before I could begin to stamp, I first painted the canvas using Gesso then using Claudine Hellmuth Multi-medium Matte, I created a collage background using patterned paper from the Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue Collection. Once the base layer was dry, I adhered the flower leaves and stems then white washed over using Claudine Hellmuth Studio One Canvas paint. The flower centers were made by stamping 3 different images from Grandma's Doilies and finished with fancy Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue Jumbo Buttons. The stems were completed by stamping an image from Lace Borders:

Using another pretty image from Lace Borders, I stamped the upper right hand corner of the canvas. I love the not so precise look giving it an rustic look. What do you think? Can't go wrong with a multi-layered butterfly fluttering through my flower garden:

Here's a look at the COMPLETE Grandma's Doilies set:

Here is a look at the COMPLETE Old Friends set:

Here is a look at the COMPLETE Lace Borders - Cling set:

Thanks so much for looking! Please refer to the JustRite Inspiration Blog for a COMPLETE list of Design Team members who will be sharing inspirational projects today.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: JustRite Stampers CL-02205 Lace Borders - Cling, JB-10015 Old Friends, JB-10010 Grandma's Doilies
Die Templates & Machine: Spellbinders Big Scalloped Circles LG, Big Scalloped Circles SM, Standard Circles LG, Nested Leaves, Butterflies Two, Grand Calibur
Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue Collection
Other: Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue Jumbo Buttons, Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue Brad Mix, Prima beaded flourish, Claudine Hellmuth Studio One paint, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Claudine Hellmuth Multi-medium Matte, Melissa Frances Vintage corner embellishment

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JustRite Stampers October Release Day #1 40

Hi there! Welcome to the JustRite Stampers October Release Day #1. Today, several members of the JustRite Stampers DT and myself will be sharing projects made using the NEW JustRite Stampers Autumn Labels Twenty Two - Cling set:

I made this Thanksgiving greetings card featuring a fun image from Autumn Labels Twenty Two. Love all the Autumn inspired words that fill the label! To make the fun little sentiment tag, I used the Happy Thanksgiving sentiment stamps along with the custom die from Happy Everything Mini Tag Kit - Interlocking set. I finished off the card with a darling pumpkin that was made using various sized punches from

Here's a look at the COMPLETE Autumn Labels Twenty Two set:

Thanks so much for visiting! Please be sure to visit the JustRite Inspiration Blog and the following DT members listed below for some awesome inspiration:

Becca Feeken 
Angela Barkhouse
Debbie Olson
Sankari Wegman
Michele Kovack
Stephanie Kraft
Mona Pendleton (that's me)
Kathy Jones
Sharon Harnist
Heidi Blankenship

Supplies Used:
Stamps: JustRite Inspiration CL-02200 Autumn Labels Twenty Two - Cling, JB-09820 Happy Everything Mini Tag Kit - Interlocking
Die Templates & Machine: Spellbinders Labels Twenty-Two,  JB-09820 Happy Everything Mini Tag Kit - Interlocking, Grand Calibur, Classic Bracket
Patterned Paper: Simple Stories
Other: EK Success oval punches
Other: Making Memories brads, PTI ribbon, button from stash, various sized EK Success oval punches

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Autumn wishes...CR84FN39 61

Hi there! Hope you are all off to a great start of the Autumn season (if you are observing Fall Equinox)! It's time again for a new CR84FN Color Challenge. Thanks to all those who took on CR84FN38 and to those who leave such sweet comments :) For the next two weeks, we will be playing with the fun colors shown below:

I was not only inspired with the beautiful "traditional" fall colors but the fall themed photos as well featured in the color graphic. With that being said, I inked up a few PTI images from both PTI Friendship Jar Fall Fillers and Friendship Jar. Note the Balsa wood label behind the jar of fall goodness? Well months ago, my sweet friend and CR84FN DT mate, Sue Lelli made a card (click HERE) featuring a Balsa wood die cut label, LOVED the look so I thought I would give it a try! I rubbed a bit of Ranger Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap on the label revealing the woodgrain.

This was my first time inking up the pumpkin and leaf image. A bit unsure how to color it, I referred to a fab tutorial that Debbie Olson shared on her blog (click Here).

Not having the same Copic markers shown in the tutorial, I improvised and substituted quite a few using what I have on hand shown in the photo below:

For sketch inspiration, I played along with Tuesday Morning Sketches:

Thanks so much for visiting today! Please hop on over to CR84FN for COMPLETE details on how to join in the fun and for some awesome inspiration, please visit all the designers blogs listed below. Be Sweet!

Marie Oberg (Guest Designer)

 Suzanne Czosek

Deborah Frings

Stephanie Kraft
Heather Jensen  

Sue Lelli

Andrea Mathews

Lisa Somerville

Photo Credits:
Bouquet, Wreath, Pops

My sweet honey surprised me with this beautiful bouquet of flowers this week :) He photographed them for me in natural light ~

 Love the vibrant orange~

He think he enjoyed photographing them as much as I did looking at them :)

Supplies Used:
Stamps: PTI Friendship Jar Fall Fillers
Die Templates & Machine: Spellbinders Grand Labels Four, PTI Friendship Jar & Lid, Sizzix tag, Grand Calibur
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye
Ink: Copic Markers, Ranger, Memento

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Joy To The World 38

Happy Saturday! I'm typing this post before I head out the door to take Meri to her horse riding lesson. While she's off riding a horse, my sweet sister Tina & I are off riding our bikes :) Although the temps are still in the 100's here, it's cool in the 80's early in the morning ~ PERFECT for bike riding. Tomorrow, we head out of town for a mini Fall break. Do you have anything fun planned this weekend?

I made this rather CAS Christmas card featuring a few of my favorite products. I recently stumbled across the pretty patterned paper that I used to make this card in a Vintage store that specializes in Vintage home decor! It's  Pink Paislee's retired Father Christmas collection but I don't care ~ I think it is gorgeous and I am on the lookout for more!

The stamped focal point is a combination of the pretty wreath like image from Waltzingmouse Faux Fun Circles and the Joy sentiment from Say It Loud Winter Holiday. I love that so many of the Waltzingmouse stamps may be easily mixed and matched ~ giving you a lot of mileage from your stamps :)

Thanks so much for stopping by today ~ hope you like what you see :) Be Sweet!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Say It Loud Winter Holiday , Faux Fun Circles
Dies: Spellbinders Standard Circles SM, Lacey Circles, Grand Calibur, Classic Petal
Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee Father Christmas
Other: Claudine Hellmuth Blank Canvas Studio One paint, SU ink, ribbon and button from stash
Cardstock: PTI

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a season of Blessings 36

 Happy Fall to all who are currently observing the Fall Equinox! It's hard to believe today is the first day of Fall when the temps are still in the 100's here in my neck of the woods! Connor & Meri's Fall Break begins today when the school bell rings at 2:30 pm! We will be heading out of town for a mini vacation at our Home away from Home :)

With Autumn on my mind, I made this card using one of my very first PTI stamp sets: Fall Elegance. I love the whimsical ~ elegant foliage in this stamp set as well as the polka dot label from Mat Stack 4. I finished off this card with a pretty purple bow and die cut Maple Leaf that was made using a die template from Spellbinders Nested Maple Leaves:

Thanks so much for visiting today ~ hope you are enjoying the first day of Fall :) Be Sweet!

Supplies:
Stamps: PTI Fall Elegance, Mat Stack 4
Die Templates & Machine: Spellbinders Nested Maple Leaves, PTI Mat Stack 4, Sizzix Vagabond
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye

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