Christmas Shaker Card

Hello all!  This is my first attempt at making a shaker card.  It really was a lot of fun to make.

It was inspired by the picture for the Papertrey Ink October Blog Hop.

The designer paper is by My Mind's Eye.  I stamped the background with sentiments from the Inside & Out: Holiday stamp set.  The ornament was die cut using the Tag Sale #4 die.  The opening was cut using a Spellbinders circle die.

The main sentiment is from the Stylish Sentiments Holiday stamp set.  I rounded the corners and popped it up.  I also used the Scarlet Jewel Satin ribbon tied in a bow, added some bells and greenery from a Martha Stewart punch.  The sequins I purchased from the local craft store.

Thanks so much for stopping by. 

                                                       Hugs, Mimi

Papertrey Ink July Blog Hop

I love the inspiration photo for this month's challenge and had some ideas in my head for the card. 

The pattern on the butterfly was created with different layers of stamping.  First, I stamped Fancy Flourishes in Rich Cocoa Memento Ink on PTI Autumn Rose cardstock.  Then I stamped the second of a 3 step rose image from The Sweet Life in PTI Fresh Snow ink.  The third of the 3 step rose image was stamped in versamark ink and then heat embossed with Lindy's Stamp Gang Bonjour Butter color embossing powder. The sentiment is from the Iconic Images stamp set stamped on Rustic Cream cardstock.
Here are the supplies I used and the result of the stamping before die cutting:

I used a Memory Box butterfly die to cut out the focal images.  Added some lace trim to the sides.  Layered on Autumn Rose cardstock and the base is Vintage Cream cardstock.

Here is a side view and you can see how I shaped the butterfly before adhering it to the cardstock to give it interest.

The inspiration photo:

Thanks so much for stopping by!

                                                        Hugs, Mimi

PTI April Blog Hop

Hello!  Here is a card I made for the Papertrey Ink April Blog Hop.

The card was based on this picture for inspiration:

The navy cardstock is from Archivers.  For the background, I used the Harlequin cover plate die.  The stamps I used are The Sweet Life, Mat Stack 1 collection, and Keep It Simple: Thank You set.  The base of the card is Papertrey Ink Sweet Blush cardstock.

I also want to share a video of my recent Papertrey Ink haul.  I also include some cards I created with the stamps and dies I purchased.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
                                                         Hugs, Mimi

Hello Friend Card

It's a rainy, windy day today and my card fell over before taking a picture, so please excuse the rain stain on the card.  I wanted to take part in the Papertrey Ink March Blog Hop.  This card is easy to make, the only time consuming part is ruffling the seam binding on the bottom.

Inspiration came from this picture:

Supplies I used:

Stamps: Rosie Posie, Damask Design, Wet Paint
Paper: Aqua Mist Cardstock, Bitty Dot Basics Pattern Paper
Die: Rosie Posie die set 

Thanks for stopping by!
                                                Hugs, Mimi

PTI June 2014 Blog Hop

Hello!  I love this month's inspiration photo and the sketch and colors schemes.  Here is my card:

The background is stamped with Background Basics Text Style and Fancy Flourishes.  The main images come from the Iconic Images stamp set.  Here are some close up shots:

Here is the sketch:

I created a video in making this card and will upload later today.  Papers by Graphic 45.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

                                                          Hugs, Mimi

Edit to add video:

Papertrey Ink May 2014 Blog Hop

I made a card for my niece who turned 1 this month.

The papers and stickers to spell out her name are from Prima.  The stamp set is from Papertrey Ink:  Birthday Style and Big Birthday Wishes.  Added flowers, satin ribbon, and some crochet trim to complete the card.  The inspiration from the Papertrey Ink blog is to use Aqua and Melon:

Thanks so much for stopping by!
                                                        Hugs, Mimi

Papertrey Ink Spring blog hop

For this month's blog hop the challenge was to make a spring card. 

My card uses paper from the Prima Lyric collection.  I stamped the frame from the Boutique Borders: Love Stamp set onto a Tag Sale #5 die.  The sentiment is from The Sweet Life, and the flowers are from the Rosie Posie stamp set.  Also added seam binding, lace, flower, and a cute Shabby Chic Treasures resin bird.

Thanks for stopping by!
                                                Hugs, Mimi