bagged & tagged

I'm getting a jump on mother's day projects with papertrey ink's "bagged & tagged" challenge:

stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  stampin' up
dies:  papertrey ink
embellishments:  ribbon - stampin' up; glitter - stampin' up

spring into action

this papertrey ink anniversary stamp set hadn't seen ink until today. . . and actually, there are a few more sets in the drawer that haven't either.  (so many stamps . . . so little time)  my mother will turn 85 next month - I sure hope I inherit her longevity!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink

build a bouquet

I don't use yellow very often (I think I need to branch out a bit!) but I was getting tired of all the red & pink for valentine's day.  I pulled from 4 different stamp sets to create this sunny little birthday bouquet . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  sequins - avery elle; baker's twine - the twinery



celebrating blue skies . . . with blue ombre

well, blue just happens to be my VERY favorite color, and my creative goals this year are to: use more vellum; experiment with watercolor techniques . . . so here are both!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishment:  rhinestone from my stash

sweet treat

if you haven't decided what to bake for your sweetie . . . hop on over to my daughter's blog for this fabulous recipe!    lifemadesimplebakes.com

 

 

Maile Belles inspiration

so, I've fretted and worried about this little project for several days - I feel so intimidated when I try to re-create someone else's stamping style . . . especially Maile's!  I tried to use a tone-on-tone background when I stamped the hearts with versamark, but it turned out quite bright . . . I kept the rest of the layout very simple, but I just couldn't resist layering a few extra colors and patterns (I love the results!)

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

kissing booth

here is my "mini" valentine for my husband, created from my scrap drawer (I love the black heart)!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamp:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink

dies:  sizzix, papertrey ink

embossing folder:  cuttlebug

embellishment:  brad - paper wishes

what could be prettier than pinks & oranges - together???

I have been in love with this color combo since 1968!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink

die:  papertrey ink

 



papertrey ink's 8th anniversary

the "pineapple express" has been blowing thru northern California ALL day - it's SO windy tonight that I haven't even attempted to try to go to sleep . . . so I'm upstairs stamping a few more valentines . . .

I chose this layout sketch . . .

and Betsy's color combination . . .

 
to create a masculine valentine for my favorite Joes in little rhodie  :)

stamps:  papertrey ink, close to my heart
papers:  papertrey ink, echo park, stampin' up
dies:  papertrey ink, sizzix
embellishments:  baker's twine - the twinery; mini staples - stampin' up

confetti garlands

that Betsy!  she really creates some amazing cards, doesn't she?  (and they all seem just so effortless!)  well, here's my valentine that took about 24 hrs to create!!!

PAPERTREY INK'S

Make it Monday

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stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink

punches:  stampin' up

embellishments:  buttons - papertrey ink; sequins - avery elle; baker's twine - divine twine