Papertrey Ink April Blog Hop

Hello!

I saw the inspiration for the Papertrey Ink April Blog Hop and couldn't resist creating a similar pattern on a card myself. :-)

I used one of my old favourite stamp sets, Ruby Rose. The colour combination is surprising. I never would have chosen these colours together myself, but it's so pretty!

Thank-you for dropping by to visit me!

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink December Blog Hop

Hello!

I love it when the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop falls on a day where I've had some time for stamping! The inspiration to end off the year is bright and fun. I made a cheerful card in response. :-)

I used PTI Painted Petals. I got a bit freeform with my flower creation and leaf placement, luckily the style of the set allows for this, haha! Inks are a mixture of PTI, Altenew, and Stampin'Up!

After a very cool and rainy Christmas day, today has dawned with bright blue skies and the heat is starting already. We might actually get to spend the day in the pool with the kids today (which was the abandoned plan for Christmas). I just love Christmas holidays!

Thanks for visiting me!

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink October Blog Hop

Hello!

It's been a while since I took part in a Papertrey Ink Blog Hop, and I thought I had better rectify that right away! :-)  I've used the beautiful inspiration to create a birthday card for my lovely husband who happens to love orange.

I used PTI Turning a New Leaf and Stylish Sentiments: Birthday stamps, PTI Plain Jane paper, and PTI woodgrain texture plate.

I'll link up first thing in the morning (the hop goes live at midnight here, and I'm a bit tired to wait up that late!).

Thank-you for visiting! I can't wait to hop along with everyone.

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink November Blog Hop

Hello!

When I saw the inspiration photo for the Papertrey Ink November Blog Hop, I couldn't resist joining in. I love a blue, green, and grey Christmas!

I used PTI Spruce & Sprigs and Think Big Favorites #8 stamps.

Just a quick one, I have a busy week at work and with the kids finishing up school for the year, I need an extra few days added to the calendar! I hope to be able to check out everyone's takes on this inspiration over the next few days! :-)

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink September Blog Hop

Hello!

I love it when the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop happens on a week-end and I have a spare bit of time to join in the fun! Blackboard technique and autumn colours together, oh so delicious!

I used Doodlie-Do and Stylish Sentiments: Birthday stamps. I white embossed and then brushed with white ink. I coloured with Copics.

This is the beautiful inspiration.

Thank-you for coming to visit!

Michelle
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Papertrey December Blog Hop - Shine bright!

Hello!

It's been a while since I've entered the Papertrey Ink monthly blog hop, but I happen to be at home today, and I had planned to make some cards, and there was the inspiration just begging to be used! Yay! The challenge this month is to use both silver and gold on a single project. The second challenge was to photograph a shiny silver and gold card, lol!

I used Sparkle & Shine stamps and dies and the dots come from Harvest Berries.

As an aside... I have always been good at keeping all of my stamps, not losing a single one, even the little tiny ones. In the past two weeks I have discovered that I have lost a tiny dot, a tiny heart, and a tiny star! I'm devastated! There is no way I'll find those little ones anywhere in the mess that is our rumpus room. I fear they are lost forever. :-(

I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas. I certainly did. While I complain no end about the heat and humidity of Summer, I just love our Christmases swimming and having fun in the pool! The kids are happy, we're happy, it's awesome!

Edit to add: I'm joining in at CASology where the cue card is LIGHT.

Thank-you for visiting me. I hope to be back a few times over the next couple of weeks as I have a little time off work, which theoretically will translate into a little extra crafting time, yippee!

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink July Blog Hop

Hello!

This month's Papertrey Ink Blog Hop almost passed me by! I wandered over to check out Make It Monday and discovered the Blog Hop was well and truly underway, oops! So with two hours to spare, I rushed off to my craft table and whipped up a contribution. :-)

I used Note Niblets stamps and dies to create this quick card. Such a cute set! As soon as I saw the banner and little flowers in the inspiration, I knew this was the set to use.

Thank-you for visiting. Now, should I go back to crafting or do some of that housework that is desperately needed?

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink Blog Hop May 2014

Hello!

I managed to quickly make a card tonight to join in this month's PTI Blog Hop. I hope I remember to come back tomorrow to link it up! ;-) This month we are invited to use the colours aqua and melon.

I used PTI Meadow Greens stamps. Aqua mist patterned paper. Melon Berry card and ink.

Now I need to get myself ready for the week ahead before heading off to bed. Thank-you for dropping by!

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink April Blog Hop

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I thought I wasn't going to have time to enter the PTI Blog Hop this month, but then I found myself with an hour "spare" in between swimming lessons, vet visits, and ballet lessons... yippee!! I quickly did a google search on "embroidery" and found a lovely piece that inspired me immediately. Actually, I found two, but I only have time to make one card. ;-)

This is my card.

I used PTI Doodlie-Do stamps. Colours are SU! Night of Navy, Real Red, Daffodil Delight. That strip on the side is actually navy, not black.

The inspiration I used was this lovely handbag, which I found at Harujion Design.

This is the PTI inspiration board.

And just before I go, here is a photo of my Penny in all her colourful glory.

Thanks for visiting... now, back to the crazy Saturday kid-taxi schedule... ;-)

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink October Blog Hop

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I had all sorts of wonderful ideas for the PTI Blog Hop this month, and then the 25th snuck up on me completely! There were three hours left when I realised, and I was helping my kids make birthday cards for their Dad, so I managed only one set of tags. They are simple, but the kids love them, and I think they're pretty cute, too! ;-)

I used PTI Christmas Friends and Peace, Love, Joy stamp sets.

I discovered it is a bit tricky photographing sets in a rush!

Now I'm heading back into the fray of sibling warfare... wish me luck!

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink September Blog Hop - Take 2

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My second card for the Papertrey Ink September Blog Hop looks more like an actual wreath. ;-) I had thought I would use Autumn colours, to blend in with my Northern Hemisphere friends, but the reality is that while I am actually in the very beginning of Spring here, it feels like SUMMER. Today was 34 degrees Celsius (approx. 93F). I ended up using Spring colours on this one. Perhaps the positive thinking will work and the hot weather will disappear, maybe. Or maybe we're really in for a stinker of a Summer.

I used PTI Rosie Posie, Turning a New Leaf, Think Big Favorites #16, and Harvest Berries (the smaller dot). Colours are Hero Arts Pale Tomato, Crisp Cantaloupe, Soft Olive, Wet Cement, SU! Soft Suede.

Thanks for visiting me. I'm out of steam tonight, so not much chatter (I'm sure some of you are sighing in relief right now, LOL!).

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink September Blog Hop - Take 1

Hello!

The September Blog Hop for Papertrey Ink has a WREATH theme. I had grand plans of making wreaths galore, and then got caught up in my life again. My first wreath is a little non-traditional...

I used PTI Heart-2-Heart #6 stamps. Inks are SU! Daffodil Delight, Bashful Blue, Memento London Fog and Tuxedo Black. Card base is PTI Basic White.

Apologies for the dodgy photography. It is the result of a mixture of nighttime clicking and my absolute tiredness preventing me taking enough care with the lighting.

This is the magnificent inspiration:

Thanks for visiting! I hope to drop by a few blogs over the next few days to return visits. :-)

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink August Blog Hop - Take 2

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For my second card for the Papertrey Ink August Blog Hop I used another sketch and colour combination. This one was also chosen by my little daughter, but this card will go to my Great Niece who turned 1 this week. :-)

I used From Me to You (flower) and Stylish Sentiments: Birthday stamps. Colours are PTI Hibiscus Burst, Hero Arts Pale Cantaloupe, SU! Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Bashful Blue.

I wish I was at home to make more cards for this blog hop! The colour and sketch combination makes it so easy, and I'm so inspired!

Thanks for dropping by!

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink August Blog Hop - Take 1

Hello!

I've made a couple of cards for the August Blog Hop at Papertrey Ink. I'm hoping I'll figure out how to link them up while I am away from home. Right now, if all has gone to plan, I will be sleeping in a cosy cabin in Jindabyne, NSW, probably with a very sore body from a day of skiing!

This first card, I made for my daughter's 6th birthday, which is today! Happy Birthday to my littlest angel! She loves these colours, and she chose this colour combination when the sneak peak was released. :-)  She loves blueberries, which may have had something to do with the choice as well.

I used Ruby Rose, Harvest Berries (dots), and Stylish Sentiments: Birthday (sentiment) stamps. I debossed using a circle die. Colours are PTI Hawaiian Shores, SU! Perfect Plum, Pale Plum Night of Navy, Ballet Blue, Old Olive.

Thanks for visiting!  The next card will follow shortly! :-)

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink July Blog Hop

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It is a little bit of a miracle that I am here sharing a card. This week has been busier than last. Next week is definitely busier than this week, so I may not be popping in much (unless I manage to get some stamping done this week-end and do some scheduling... which would be lovely!).  I stole some of my sleeping time tonight to make a card to share in the PTI Blog Hop this month. The theme is "Fruits of Summer" and I wish I had some fruit stamps. Actually, I have strawberry stamps! Oh well, too late now, LOL!

I used PTI Ruby Rose. Inks are PTI Berry Sorbet, Hibiscus Burst, SU! Poppy Parade, Ranger Distress Crushed Olive, Memento Tuxedo Black. Card base is Hibiscus Burst.

I turned the sentiment on it's side to line the top line up with the top of the card, instead of angling it like I usually do. I think it worked out fine! There are a number of colour schemes to choose from this month. I chose this one.

Now, off to bed for me! I'll be back in the morning (Brisbane time) to link up.

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink June Blog Hop

Hello!

It's way past bedtime, but I couldn't resist making a card for this month's Papertrey Ink Blog Hop.

Gold embossed sentiment, gold embossed flowers, distressed papers, splatters of gold perfect pearls... ooh, it's something different from me!

The inspiration was beautiful. I was going to go with the blue, but this card called for me first. ;-)

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink May Blog Hop - Take 2

Hello!

This is my second card for the Papertrey Ink May Blog Hop. It's one of those cards that is "almost" right. I'm itching to remake it, but I'm so tired that I really need to get some sleep! There is certainly enough right about it to post it. In fact, of the cards I made today, this one is my hubby's favourite (even though he called my cards today "Mum cards", which translates to "Grandma cards"). If I was making this for a Mum or Grandma, I'd make it a LOT more flowery. ;-)

I used PTI The Sweet Life and Stylish Sentiments: Birthday. 

I was inspired by this colour palette.

I found a guide for how to line up The Sweet Life on Pinterest. The actual tutorial is somewhere in the PTI Forums, but I couldn't access the real link because I keep forgetting my username and password (why is it so hard??). Anyway, my pin is THIS ONE. If you can remember your own username and password on the PTI forums, you can follow my Pinterest link (otherwise just follow the pictures, like I did). These instructions have demystified the process for me. Now I can hand this set back to my friend (who owns it) with some instructions to make it easier! :-)

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink May Blog Hop - Take 1

Hello!

The Papertrey Ink Blog Hop snuck up on me this month. I know we get quite a bit of notice, but I lost track of time! When I sat down to create today, I had a definite lack of mojo. Sigh!

Here is my first card.

I used PTI Birds & Blooms stamps. Colours are PTI Fine Linen and SU! Bridal Blush, Wisteria Wonder, Pale Plum, Certainly Celery.

The inspiration came from this colour palette.

Today was a whirlwind of a day. We had the usual Saturday morning flurry of sporting activity, then a couple of hours at home before heading back out for String Ensemble concert and then the swim club end of season celebration. Now I'm home and thinking my bed is looking mighty attractive. ;-)

Thanks for visiting!

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink April Blog Hop

Hello!

I've been without Internet for two days now. I apologise in advance for the quality of this post, I'm mobile blogging on my iPhone and I'm certainly no expert at that! My photo was even taken and edited on the phone. I can't see so well to know what it really looks like, LOL! This screen is a little too small for my ageing eyes.

I'll also apologise up front here for not leaving comments while the Internet is down, commenting on the iPhone is not great for me. I think I might need an iPad, what do you think? ;-)

Today's card is for the Papertrey Ink blog hop. I'll come back and add the links to my post, I promise!

I have used the colours from ColourQ #186.

Thanks for visiting. I hope to be back up to full speed soon.

Michelle
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Papertrey Ink March Blog Hop - sequins

Hello!

Today I bring you my contribution to the Papertrey Ink March Blog Hop. The theme is sequins. This created a bit of a challenge for me in itself. I don't own any sequins, yet! I scoured the house from top to bottom, checking all of my kids' art boxes, and I found a little packet of sequins hidden in one, yay! I can play along!

I used PTI Wonderful Words: Hello die, Woodgrain impression plate. SU! patterned paper in Regal Rose. Card is SU! Pretty in Pink. Sequins were scavenged from my kids' stash. ;-)



















I took my colour scheme from Dynamic Duos #45  monochromatic challenge, in pink!

These colours are so pretty! I couldn't resist! :-)

Now it is way past my bedtime. I'll link this up in the morning when the hop will be well underway.

Thanks for dropping by to visit!

Michelle
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