Hi Everyone, 

Hope your week is starting out well. I actually had a meeting today planning for the Christmas jobs that I manage each year.  It is just too hot here to get excited about Christmas. I used the random number generator to "draw" the winners for the photo stands. I couldn't figure out how to show you so you will just have to trust me. Thanks for playing along.

June and Joyce if you would send me your addresses I will get these into the mail.

June K said...

These are adorable. You North TX ladies sure had a lot of fun. :)

Joyce said...

What a cute and useful party favor. I love that you made it, and you got your husband to help, too. Thanks for the chance to win an extra. You guys looked like you were having such fun.

Have a wonderful week! ~Rhonda

 

It's time for another Papertrey Ink Blog Hop. This month is a color inspiration photo. Lots of pretty pastels that I don't usually use. :) I had grand plans for a mini album but an unwanted visitor to my office/craft space changed my plans.  Does the phrase "There's a snake in my boot OFFICE!" conjure up any visions? Thankfully my son found him and convinced him to leave the house. 

I started my card by creating pattern paper using the Natural Beauties stamp set in the colors of the inspiration photo. I LOVE the top flower all by its self.

The base is Harvest Gold card stock impressed with the Diamonds plate.

I used the Perfect Patches die to cut out my newly created pattern paper and tied it all up with a Summer Sunrise twill tape ribbon.

I created the display stand for PTI's Stamp-a-faire and have a couple of extras that I'm giving away on my previous post if you are interested. 

Did you have a blast participating in PTI's Stamp-a-faire? I made goodie bags to share with the ladies I was joining. I thought it would be fun to create something to display our creations on.

Each block has 3 wires for cards. My husband Bob happily shaped the wires for me. 

I finished them with a tiny tag stamped in Spring Moss and attached with twine.

When I was making them I made a couple of extras that I would like to share. If you would like one, leave a comment and I will draw next Monday. Make sure I can contact you somehow. 

Have a great week! ~Rhonda

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to participate in this fun event. I'm headed to Kristen's house in the morning to meet with some other Texans. I made a little gift for each gal. Wanna see what's inside? :) you will have to wait till tomorrow. 

Fabulous Friday Everyone! Are you excited for the weekend? I'm taking part in the Papertrey Ink Stamp-a-faire. I am meeting up with some other Texas gals for a FULL fledged stamping extravaganza. 

But on to this card! This layout is based on the Mojo Monday #250 sketch. 

This card is based on the Mojo Monday #250 sketch. I finally caved and purchased a typewriter set from My Favorite Things. I can't resist. :)

I cut a little slit at the top of my typewriter for the paper. So cute. This set has lots of great sentiments.

It was been forever since I have used one of the Pure Innocence stamps. I was never very happy with my coloring but have since seen them used more as a "pencil" drawing. I love the look. This little girl is from My Favorite Things - My Balloon.

The sentiment is from PTI's Happily Ever After.  The small scale pattern paper is perfect for the background and paper pieced dress.

I think this would be the appropriate week to thank the Men and  Women who serve our country. My stars on the first card were made by putting Washi tape on card stock then running it through my Big Shot. The stripes are from the Est. 1776 from PTI. 

The sentiment was computer generated. The font is Adler which is one of my favorites and a free download here. It has a slight grunge feel.

The second card is clean and simple. The circle stripe is from Candy Cane Christmas. It is always a nice surprise when I discover another way to use a stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by! Send a thank you this week and link up. ~Rhonda

supplies used:

stamps: Love Lives Here, Boy Basics: Simple Circles

paper: PTI Vintage Cream; polk dot digital stash

ink: PTI Enchanted Evening, Kraft

Hiya!! Is your summer moving as fast as mine??? I was playing with the new PTI Sunshine Impression Plate. Slapped a little ink on it!  The sun's center is from Trendy Tree Tops. Perfect fit.