flower bouquet card

 

I “stamped” diluted ink in each corner of the cardstock panel to create a subtle background for this card.  A white embossed sentiment on vellum adds a soft element to contrast the saturated colors of the bouquet.

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink, stampin’ up

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments: sequin - avery elle

keep swimming!

I would LOVE to be at the ocean right about now - any ocean - wouldn't we all!!!  I loved creating this encouraging card for Ink to Paper's continuing Project: Reach Out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  watercolor paper, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

 

 

sending hugs & rainbow cheer

a gorgeous spring has sprung here in northern California!  I'm back with another card for Ink to Paper's reach out project - this simple card was made from watercolor scraps and leftover elements from previous projects (I am continually working to bring that pile under control!!!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink, watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  black enamel dots - bella blvd

 

FabFri156

 

I loved this look so much that I made several . . . to send to my sweet long distance friends!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink, watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink, my favorite things

 

watercolor "for you"

 

 I think I fell in love with purple when we were expecting our middle child - at the time my husband had to ask me not to buy anything else that was purple!  Well, that was 31 years ago . . . it must not have just been hormones, because I'm currently redecorating my studio in shades of purple . . . this simple layout allows the gorgeous peony to be the star of the show!

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink, my favorite things

embellishments:  clear embossing powder - stampendous; watercolors - prang

 

purples

 

 

 

I think I fell in love with purple when we were expecting our middle child - at the time my husband had to ask me not to buy anything else that was purple!  Well, that was 31 years ago . . . it must not have just been hormones, because I'm currently redecorating my studio in shades of purple, so I jumped right in to this challenge . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink, my favorite things

embellishments:  clear embossing powder - stampendous; watercolors - prang

 

have a beautiful day

  

 

 

I love the light and breezy feeling I was able to achieve for this challenge . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  vellum - papertrey ink; watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink

freshly made sketches 318

a simple but elegant card created by watercoloring an acrylic stamp block - adding a touch of silver embossing powder and a beautiful silver ribbon to pull it all together for Christmas . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamp:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink, watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  pewter embossing powder - stampin' up; ribbon - scrap from my stash

december 2017 papertrey ink create along with us

 

 

 

I'm really in to purples right now and I love how Betsy contrasted the deep colors with white . . .

stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink, watercolor paper
dies:  papertrey ink
embellishments:  ribbon - scrap

fms317

 

just a sweet little note of encouragement for a special person . . .

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink, watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  ribbon - offray; embroidery thread - dmc

 

mixing florals

 

 

I love how these beautiful blue berries compliment the pretty mums . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink, watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink

woodgrain inlay

 

 

I have to admit that I had started this card a few months ago, but set it aside because it just wasn't coming together the way I had envisioned, so when I watched Lizzie's video I knew she had the perfect solution!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink, american crafts

dies:  papertrey ink

 

 

 

 

 

take 10 challenge

I LOVED all of the inspiration photos, but I've been wanting to use a green background, so I chose this photo because it was out of my comfort zone . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink, watercolor paper
dies:  papertrey ink

you're the cherry on top

farmer's market inspired - cherries will have to do until I can get my hands on those "beautiful berries!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink, my favorite things

embellishments:  twine - pebbles in my pocket, ranger glossy accents

 

flutter

a splash of pink & orange watercolors - one of my very favorite color combos - and a vellum butterfly with a few sequins for a touch of sparkle (and I always make the envelope as pretty as the card inside it) . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  sequins - avery elle; paperclip - office depot

stenciled watercolor backgrounds

I used a small die as a stencil to create this thank you note for my sweet daughter . . .

Make it Monday

282

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamp:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink, watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  rainstone - papertrey ink; embroidery thread - dmc

 



spritz watercolor technique

Celebrating the Past, Present and Future

with

Papertrey Ink

 

 

(let the 10th Anniversary festivities begin!)

 

 

one of my favorite creations from the past . . .

 

SAF 2016: Starry Night

Amy's card is so inspiring . . . and I love so many of Van Gogh's paintings, including his "Starry Night"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up, watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  star - darice

cQc #329

just a quick little note for my stash at work . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamp:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  sequins - darice

 

 

cootie catcher colors

this was a unique method of creating a color combo:

 

 

 

and I love the results!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

papers:  stampin' up, watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink

other:  prang watercolors