ColourQ Challenge #120

Welcome back to another ColourQ Challenge.  This week's colors are really deep, rich, and beautiful.  They are way out of my comfort zone!  I tried many things before I could use them in a way that works for me!  If these are not colors that you reach for often, challenge yourself, like I did, to make them work for you!  I can't wait to see what you come up with.  This color palette finally pushed me to use Royal Velvet, a color that has been sitting here, unused, for some time.  I went back to Pinterest again this week for some design inspiration.  I loved Gayatri's card.  She used some bold colors on her card and I thought it might work here:)

Thanks for coming by today!

Cardstock: PTI White, Plum Pudding, Royal Velvet
Stamps:PTI Modern Basics
Ink: Ranger Distress Ink
Other: PTI Pinking Shears Die, Rhinestones

MIM #49 {Ghost Masking} and CR84FN #46

Betsy Veldman has a wonderful new technique video on the PTI Blog, Ghost Masking.  It was a really fun technique to use and the results are very unique! 

Make It Monday #49

I decided to create my card using the newest CR84FN color palette.

CR84FN #46

This card really has me longing for spring!  I need to go grocery shopping, but it's only 30 degrees out there.  How can I procrastinate a little longer???

See you later:) 

Cardstock: PTI White, Sweet Blush
Stamps: PTI Take Note, Happy Trails, Butterfly Dreams
Ink: Memento Black, Dandelion, and Rosebud
Other: Sweet Blush Ribbon

Thanks

Just a simple little Thank You I need to send off to someone.  I wanted it to be easily mailable so there is very little embellishment.  I loved last week's ColourQ colors and thought they would be perfect for the recipient of this card.

See you tomorrow for new ColourQ Challenge colors!

Cardstock: PTI Sweet Blush, Soft Stone, Hibiscus Burst
Stamps: PTI Thank You Customer Appreciation Stamp Set
Ink: Memento Tangelo
Dies: Pinking Shears Die
Other: Rhinestones, Copics

Congrats {On Your Retirement}

A really sweet woman that I work with is retiring at the end of the month.  I will definitely miss her!  We are having a luncheon next week to say goodbye and I thought I'd bring her a little something and of course I need a card:)

I hope you are enjoying your {long} weekend! 

Cardstock: PTI Rustic White, Autumn Rose
Stamps: PTI Congrats All Ways, Daydreamer
Ink: Memento Black, PTI Autumn Rose, Spring Moss, Enchanted Evening, and Canyon Clay
Other: Corner Rounder Punch, Rhinestones, PTI Vintage Cream Envelope

Friday Inspiration File #50

Just pinned a week's worth of beautiful projects!  Two more week's and I will have done this for a year's worth of Fridays! 
Is that possible? 
Wow!
Enjoy the projects and visit some of the blogs and let them know what you think!  Have a great weekend! 

ColourQ #119

Another great inspiration photo from Arielle at The ColourQ Challenge Blog this week!  My card is heavily inspired by this card designed by Sarah Webb.

It's just so beautiful!!

I made this card is for a PTI forum friend who was so kind as to offer me this limited edition Thank You stamp set that PTI gave out during their December release. Isn't that sweet? There are really great people on the boards at PTI. If you haven't ever visited, you should. You're sure to make some great new friends!

Join us!

Thanks for stopping by.

Cardstock: PTI White, Soft Stone, Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, Orange Zest
Stamps: PTI Fancy Flourishes, Houndstooth, Delightful Dahlia, Woodgrain, Limited Edition Thank You Set
Ink: Memento Angel Pink, Tangelo, Black, Bright Pink
Dies: PTI Hearts, Beautiful Blooms II, Double Ended Banner, Provo Craft Flowers
Other: Rhinestones

2012 Valentine's Day Card Drive

Winter Sims, for the 3rd year, is collecting cards for a great cause!  She will make sure your cards are delivered to special children in the hospital.  I whipped up a few today to send off to her.  Winter needs the cards in her hands by January 31st in order to make sure the children will have them in time for Valentine's Day.  She has some great companies backing her card drive and providing prizes to encourage everyone to participate.  Just make sure that you read the requirements on Winter's blog before you start creating!

Also, head on over to Pinterest to check out this week's beautiful projects in The File! 

This week's projects are labeled #49!

Cardstock: PTI White, Black, Berry Sorbet, Aqua Mist, Lemon Tart, New Leaf, Hawaiian Shores
Stamps: PTI Love Songs, Tiny Treats Valentines, Wplus9 Heartfelt Mix
Ink: Memento Black and Green, PTI Summer Sunrise, Berry Sorbet, Spring Moss, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores
Dies: Wplus9 Heart Die, PTI Limitless Layers
Other: Copics