The Lost Art......

 

.........of letter writing.

 

 

When I heard, yesterday, that the US Postal Service was

discontinuing delivery service on Saturdays my

 heart sunk {sank?} just a little bit.  I love texting and

 emailing as much as the next person,

but I also {obviously} love handwritten notes and letters. 

 

After seeing this beautiful tutorial,

I decided to make myself some personalized stationary.

Instead of paint I used some of my stamping inks.

Of course, it had to have a little bit of gold

 which is funny because I never liked gold. 

 All of my jewelry is white gold or silver. 

Lately, it just seems less old-fashioned and more ethereal. 

I like it.

 

 

A little video I made us ing the vine app.

Are you on vine?

 

 

Do you write letters?  What was the last letter you received?

I got a beautiful letter from a life-long friend

 telling me she was going to have her first baby.

It was such a beautiful letter and I get to keep it forever!

 

 

 

Paper: Watercolor Paper
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Broken China and Brick Red, PTI Hibiscus Burst
Dies: PTI Block Alphabet
Other: PTI Glassine Bag and Twine, Gold Embossing Powder

My Valentine

 

Hello, Again!

 

CARDS Blog Sketch Challenge

 

With a little more time, I was able to do some masking and layering.

I enjoyed getting a second chance with this sketch.

If you love Wplus9, you should enter the CARDS Blog Sketch Challenge!

A really great prize is being offered.

 

 

 

Simon Says...Have A Heart Challenge

 

 

Have a great day!

 

Cardstock: PTI Spring Rain, White
Stamps: WP9 Heartfelt Mix
Ink: PTI Spring Rain, Summer Sunrise, Smokey Shadow
Dies: WP9 Hearts and Clouds, Serendipity Stamps Square Border

Love You More

 

One card; Three challenges. 

I rarely do that, but it just fit!

 

 

10 Minute Craft Dash Challenge

 

This month's craft dash challenge is to feature hearts.

Because I knew I also wanted to enter the CARDS Blog challenge, the shape and die I would use was already decided.  I pulled out my Wplus9 stamp sets and started the clock.

This card only took a little over 6 minutes to create.

 

 

CARDS Blog Challenge

CARDS is having a sketch challenge based on a card designed by Dawn at Wplus9.

They are offering a great prize package of Wplus9 product too!

 

 

 

Have A Heart Challenge

 

Simon Says...Have A Heart!

I had fun making this card, but wished I had a bit more time.

So, I made another one....

See you later:)

 

 

 

Cardstock: WP9 Cupids Bow, PTI White
Stamps: WP9 Love You More, Sweet Nothings
Ink: PTI Smokey Shadow, Pure Poppy
Dies: Serendipity Stamps Square Frame Die

PTI 6th Anniversary Celebration

Day #1

 

The first challenge for Papertrey Ink's anniversary

celebration s to recreate one of the DT's favorites.

I chose a card from Cristina that I had pinned

many weeks ago into my Friday Inspiration File.

The File is filled with Cristina's work. 

She is such an exciting designer that always inspires!

I loved her design, but wanted to do something a little different.

Instead of stamping, I added loads of glitter!!

For a little peek at how I made it, visit me on Instagram!

 

Thanks for coming by today!

Cardstock: PTI White
Stamps: PTI Movers and Shakers
Ink: PTI Smokey Shadow
Glitter: Martha Stewart
Other: Scor Tape

ColourQ #175

Good Morning! 

ColourQ #175

 

Time for another inspirational photo and color

combination from Arielle at the ColourQ!

These colors are so bright and happy. 

They remind me of my mom; she loves hot pink!

 

 

I created these embellishments with the banner stamp

from the Wplus9 set called Love You More.

Instead of trying to explain how I made them, I figured I'd show you!

 

After stamping, I cut them out.

 

Thanks for stopping by today. 

I hope you'll join in the fun at the ColourQ this week!

Cardstock: PTI White, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz
Stamps: WP9 Love You More
Ink: PTI Pure Poppy, Berry Sorbet, Sweet Blush, Orange Zest
Dies: WP9 Seasonal Sentiments, PTI LL Circles
Other: PTI Buttons

Dreams and Wishes

 

Good Morning!

 

CAS(E) this sketch #13

 

I have a little 'thing' for pink and navy lately.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Cardstock: PTI White, Black, Sweet Blush, Enchanted Evening
Stamps: PTI Polka Dot Basics I, Birthday Tags, Square Prints
Ink: PTI Sweet Blush, Enchanted Evening, Smokey Shadow
Dies: PTI Pinking Shear Border, LL Circles
Other: Black Satin Ribbon

Friday Inspiration File #102

Hello and Happy Friday!

It has been a long week.  How about you?

Yesterday Ryan came home with these awesome, old Russian Matryoshka Dolls.

They belonged to his mom. Knowing how much I love them, he asked his dad if I could have them.

Such a treasure!

 

I've added projects to the Inspiration File and I just have a few more to add.

Check 'em out....#102 

Have a great weekend!