Stamp n Piece

love is in the air

2012-01-27T07:00:00.001-06:00

I am so glad there is a die for this cute little plane. I hope love is in the air at your home. Who are you making Valentine's for?

Enjoy your day! ~Rhonda

The sentiment is from PTI's Tiny Treats:Valentine Set - Thanks for asking Joyce!

Thankful Thursday #4

2012-01-26T07:00:00.002-06:00

(Oops, went live a little early. Enjoy!)

Who do you need to thank this week? One of my cards is going to the sweet young ladies that work at my local Sonic. I showed up to get my medium Coke with extra ice on Tuesday only to discover that my wallet was NOT in my purse. They gave me my drink on the house!!! I LOVE Sonic!

My cards this week use MFT Frames/Quotes set. I really like the shape of this die.

Playing along with my Thankful Thursday this week is Carol. Her blog the Crafty "Magra" is a delight to visit. She whipped out a card using the new PTI Mat Stack 5 with the Harvest Berries Stamp set. Love the shape of this set. The button detail is fabulous. You also have to see this wonderful birthday album Carol made to celebrate her husband's birthday. Carol is one gracious lady. Thanks for playing!

I would love to feature someone new every week!! Play along and make sure you leave me a way to contact you. Visiting new blogs is always fun.

Have a great day. Thank YOU for visiting. ~Rhonda

Friendship gift set

2012-01-23T07:00:00.001-06:00

I made this gift set for a friend's birthday.

6 cards total - 2 of each color. Matching twine from The Twinery.

The paper is Funky Town from PTI. The sentiments are Half & Half from PTI. The cute birds are Verve's Wordy Birds.

My bow is the Loopsy-Daisy die cut from vellum paper.

The gift box inspiration is from I Am Derby. Lots of inspiration on her blog.

I hope your week starts and ends great!! ~ Rhonda

Example of PTI Kraft ink on Kraft paper

2012-01-20T16:21:00.000-06:00

Here is the sample of the new PTI Kraft ink on Kraft paper. Hope this helps someone!!

Have a great weekend. My new goodies from Papertrey and Verve arrived today. ~ Rhonda

things I love about YOU

2012-01-20T07:00:00.000-06:00

Are you working on your Valentine cards yet? The library card fits perfectly in a small glassine bag.

I stamped "things I love about YOU" from PTI's Top Ten. The hearts are "From the Heart dies" from Verve.

The Pure Poppy Swiss Dot Satin ribbon is soooo cute!!! A little stitching and the Sunshine impression plate help the red shine.

I can't wait to fill out my little card! ~Rhonda

Thankful Thursday #3

2012-01-19T07:00:00.002-06:00

Still going strong on writing thank you's! My card today is for my Christmas Decor team that set-up/took-down Christmas for clients. Tangled Christmas lights were par for the course.

I hope you are upping your gratitude this week. It is a win win for everyone.

Come play along. ~ Rhonda

Thankful Thursday #2

2012-01-12T07:00:00.001-06:00

Thankful Thursday #2!! If you missed it last week, my goal for the year is to Up My Gratitude in 2012. I plan to write at least one thank you a week at a minimum but one a day would be the ultimate goal. I'm doing pretty well. I'm on #14. I would love for you to link up a thank you and help keep me accountable.

My card this week definitely has a masculine, graphic feel. All the patterns make your eyes cross when looking at the photo on the computer. I think I like it a lot more in person.

I thought it would be fun to "feature" someone who linked up from the previous week. Joyce is such an encourager. If you are ever on the PTI forum, you can count on her to make sweet comments and welcome one and all. I love her style and think you will get lots of inspiration from her blog - Cards by the Sea.

Joyce

Along with this thank you card, I recently swooned over this love card. Thanks Joyce for playing along!!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week. Make sure you thank someone today!! ~ Rhonda

Just Because

2012-01-10T07:00:00.003-06:00

I love the font and design of PTI's Simple Sentiments. They fit the double ended banner die perfectly and are so easy to use.

A little stitching of the Love Lives Here butterfly finishes this card.

We are getting a much needed rain today. I hope you are enjoying a wonderful day wherever you are! ~ Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: PTI Simple Sentiments

paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Hawaiian Shores; My Mind's Eye Lost and Found - Breeze Collection

ink: Memento Rich Cocoa; PTI Chia

other: PTI Live Loves Here butterfly die, Double Ended Banner die, Limitless labels die; Doily from Walmart; sewing machine

Thankful Thursday #1

2012-01-05T07:00:00.001-06:00

Happy 2012 Everyone!!! Do you still take the long walk down your driveway each morning to pick up the morning paper? I DO!!! I still love to eat my morning Cheerios while reading the newspaper. Did you happen to read the article in the Parade Magazine on Sunday by John Kralik called Up Your Gratitude? In 2008 he began a year of thank-yous. You can Google to find the complete article.

I thought as a card maker this would be a worthy challenge for myself and should be easy!!! Ya RIGHT!! But I decided I would try. But after just a couple of days, I'm already getting legalistic with myself so set a few ground rules. The card doesn't have to be handmade ----GASP--- and if I don't write one each day at least once a week. This would be more than last year.
I am also going to do Thankful Thursday on my blog. I would love for you to link up and play along. I can use the accountability.

My first cards are actually postcard Christmas thank yous. Just turn them over and start writing.

I hope you will join me in thanking those who have impacted your life!! ~ Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: PTI A Big Thank You

paper: Authentique - Wonder Collection; PTI - Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss

ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black

other: PTI double ended banner die

Sending you Thanks!

2011-12-29T20:05:00.000-06:00

Life has been absolutely crazy. My office/craft room remodel has been happening which means my supplies have been inaccessible since November!!! But it didn't keep me from ordering MORE STUFF!! I received PTI's "A Big Thank You" with my latest order. I made a few Christmas thank you cards. See what you think.

I used the leaves from the Holly Jolly collection die for a little accent.

The Damask Snowflake die is a perfect size for the large sentiment in this set.

Love this snowflake.

I pray that everyone had a Merry Christmas and the New Year that begins will be full of blessings. ~ Rhonda

supplies used:

stamps: PTI - A big thank you

paper: Authentique - Wonder Collection; PTI ripe avocado, simply chartreuse,

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; PTI Vintage Cream

other: PTI Damask Design die, Holly Jolly collection die

Birthday Bag - Take Two

2011-10-24T07:00:00.000-05:00

Okey Dokey Friends!!! I am obviously loving the new Front and Center die from PTI. It such a wonderful size and EASY to use. My inspiration for this bag is from Michele Wooderson's In the Meadow post here. I'm celebrating a friend's 50th birthday today so whipped this little number up.

I always struggle a little with how to attach the Wonderful Word dies. This time a just sewed across the bottom of the "p".

I glittered my little clothespin. A needed touch.

I hope you are having a great start to the new week!! R

supplies:

stamps: PTI Ad Sense, Wonderful Words Additions

paper: Crate Paper -Restoration; PTI Berry Sorbet, Aqua Mist; sheet music - stash

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; PTI Vintage Cream

other: PTI Wonderful Words die, Front and Center die, Love Lives Here die; Spellbinders - Fleur de lis border; Pebbles - layered embellishments (flower); clothes pin and ribbon - stash; Jenome sew mini

Pinterest Cooking Inspiration

2011-10-21T07:00:00.000-05:00

How many of you have pinterest boards??? and how many of us spend waaaaayyy to much time getting inspiration?? I decided that I needed to DO some of the things that I had pinned. We made these Southwest Chicken Wraps for dinner last night. The vote is in and it is a keeper recipe.

Source: melskitchencafe.com via Rhonda on Pinterest

Spraying the tortilla with Pam was the genius tip that made these a success. They would be the perfect recipe for lunch this weekend.

Thanks for stopping by friends!!

Birthday Bag

2011-10-20T21:14:00.000-05:00

My new goodies from Papertrey Ink arrived today! I couldn't wait to try the Front and Center die. I also broke open the new Pure Poppy ink.

The tag is also the new Tag Sale #5. I was so glad that I had a white lunch bag already in my craft goodies.

The coverage of the new ink is fabulous.

The picture below shows an example of my OLD Spring Moss ink compared to the NEW.

The color is so MUCH brighter and the coverage is fabulous. The color is beautiful with the matching paper. I don't have an old Pure Poppy to do a comparison. Thought you might like to see the 2 ink pads side by side.

Have a great evening!! I'm watching the Texas Rangers in the World Series. It isn't looking to good. :(

supplies:

stamps: PTI Half and Half

paper: Hobby Lobby Boho Chic; PTI Stampers Select White

ink: PTI Pure Poppy new formula, Vintage Cream

other: Making Memories Jumbo Bloom White Daisy with brad; ribbon Hobby Lobby; white lunch bag - Walmart

Be YOU

2011-10-10T07:00:00.000-05:00

I love the look that stamping on a modge podge surface gives. Try it!! Lots of shine. So I'm on journal THREE. This is for Stephanie - long name means you use an initial. Another coaster pocket was essential. The dies from Love Lives Here were perfect for this cover.

The large sentiment on the cover is from Verve's Words of Wisdom set.

Hope you enjoyed this!! I'm off to uncover my desk, its a ~~lot~~ little buried!

Blue Pumpkins

2011-10-09T07:00:00.000-05:00

I'm playing along with the Mojo Monday sketch which I rotated for my card. I picked up some new My Mind's Eye Lost & Found paper pad at my LSS.

I stamped the pumpkins in brown ink and then used my Copic Marker C-3 to go over the lines to create more definition. It really does make a difference. The leaves are paper pieced for more layers.

I like creating a pattern behind my sentiment in circles. PTI's Mega Guideline stamps are perfect for this application. Just stamp off once.

What do you think about my orange border piece?? It was a happy "find." It was the scrap between my rickrack die and medium scallop border die embossed with a woodgrain impression plate. I used my Tattered Angels Glam Glitter paint on the twine so it would hold its shape.

supplies used:

stamps: Verve - Bountiful Harvest; PTI - Fall Elegance, Mega Guidelines,

paper: PTI - vintage cream, ripe avocado; My Mind's Eye - Lost and Found paper pad

ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

other: PTI - rickrack die, medium scallop die, woodgrain impression plate; Divine Twine; circle and scallop punch; Tattered Angels - Glam Glitter Paint

Just Start

2011-10-05T07:00:00.003-05:00

Don't we ALL need the reminder to "Just Start?" For Sarah's journal I thought this was the perfect sentiment to attach to my coaster pocket.

Did you notice the touch of green on the kraft tag? It is from the PTI Banner Builder collection. The verses are Verve Plain Janes. LOVE these stamps.

I hope you Just Start something today!!

Fall Leaves and Butterflies

2011-10-03T07:00:00.002-05:00

The 1st October Verve sketch is up and everyone can play along. I turned it around for my card. I found this lovely paper at my LSS. The line is Glitz Design. The soft yellow and distressed blue flower paper were almost too wonderful to cut apart.

I am hooked on making my own chipboard embellishments after PTI's last Make it Monday. I had to create more. I used the new holly jolly die collection to create some leaves for my 1st card. The sentiment is from Verve's Autumn Splendor set.

The next card has a butterfly die chipboard embellishment. My new go-to stamp set is Verve's Words of Wisdom. The sentiments have been perfect for so many items that I have make over the last few weeks.

Hopefully this next picture gives you a closer look at the details. Click to make it larger.

Hope your week is going well. I started working my Christmas set-up job today. I've already decorated several trees. Thanks for stopping by friends!! R

Autumn Mosaic Card - supplies used:

stamps: Verve - Autumn Splendor

paper: Glitz Design - Fabulous; PTI - Soft Stone

ink: PTI - Summer Sunrise

other: PTI - small scallop border die, holly jolly die, Summer Sunrise grosgrain ribbon, twine; Verve - Rounded Scallop frame die; cardboard

Goal Card - supplies used:

stamps: Verve - Words of Wisdom

paper: Glitz Design - Fabulous; PTI Soft Stone

ink: Memento - Rich Cocoa

other: PTI small scallop border die, butterfly die, twine, cardboard; sewing machine

Altered Journals

2011-09-30T07:00:00.001-05:00

When the school supplies arrive in the stores I always stock up on the composition notebooks. I had decorated one for myself and taken it with me to the High School Youth Group at church where I'm helping with freshmen and sophomore girls. They were ALL over it! So I decided to make one for each of them.

First up is Courtney's. I colored the spine with a Copic Marker to match the paper. I die cut a PTI coaster to create a front pocket for tags. Modge Podge gave the covers a nice shine.

I also put a library pocket inside the front cover. I love the spiral notebook PTI die.

Most of the tags I created have a Bible verse. I used Verve's wonderful Plain Janes. I also used the Words of Wisdom set from Verve. I used lots of dies, twine, and my Cricut. If you have a question about a particular element just ask.

I hope you don't mind a few more journals in the days ahead cuz I've got 5 more to complete.

Get Well Notes

2011-09-28T07:00:00.002-05:00

We ALL love to receive a note in the mail and it is especially nice when you are not feeling well. I selected some bright, happy paper to send a get well note.

I think the Bloom Builder #3 flower die is a perfect fit for the mat stack. A tiny tag with dots ties the circle theme together. (click on any image to enlarge)

I love this Psalm stamp from Verve. Spring Moss with New Leaf ribbon is a great pairing.

Thanks for stopping by friends!!! R

Chipboard Accents

2011-09-27T14:35:00.000-05:00

PTI's Make it Monday is focusing on thick chipboard accents. I was surprised at how easy this was to do!! I'm in the process of making journals for some high school girls that I'm working with. This technique was the perfect addition.

I chose to use one of the detailed doilies die. Oh. My. Gosh. LOVE the outcome!

Then I used the buttoned up dies!!

Can you say photo ornaments in my future??? I'm so doing this again and again and again.

Thanks for stopping by friend!! R

supplies used:

stamps: PTI Round and Round, Flower Fusion; Verve Words of Wisdom

paper: PTI Hawaiian Shores; tons from my stash

ink: Memento Rich Cocoa; PTI Hawaiian Shores,

other: Target - composition book; PTI - half and half dies, detailed doilies die, buttoned up die, journal tabs die, tag sale #1 die, coaster (for pocket); Cricut for name; ribbon from stash

Stretched!

2011-09-26T07:00:00.004-05:00

Stretched!!! A LOT! Did you see Terri's cute backpack recently? I loved it and thought I would try to make one for the 1st grader I mentor. Terri made it look easy.

I had fun and need to try these projects more often because surely it would get easier to do, right?? I think the orange gingham ribbon is a great finishing touch.

Hope you have a great start to your week!! R

Happy Fall ya'll

2011-09-23T07:00:00.003-05:00

Happy Fall ya'll--can you believe it is here already???? I won't even begin to tell you how many days to Christmas cuz I don't think I can handle it. We have actually had a little rain and some cooler weather.

Enjoy your weekend friends!!

Thank You

2011-09-14T07:00:00.000-05:00

I love this new BoBunny - Close to Home paper line. I used it for some other cards recently here. The PTI Dahlia stamp and die are the perfect choice. Simple and clean.

Hope you are having a wonderful week!!

supplies:

stamps: PTI Think Big Favorites #5 , Delightful Dahlia

paper: BoBunny - Close to Home; PTI - kraft

ink: Memento - Rich Cocoa

other: PTI - Delightful Dahlia dies; Hobby Lobby - gingham ribbon

Card and Die Tip

2011-09-12T07:00:00.003-05:00

I LOVE Grey! I mixed it with soft blue and it makes me smile. I made a happy discovery. The Verve Classy Label die is a perfect complement to the PTI Half and Half die. The curve matches perfectly.

How about a great die idea? I recently purchased a magnetic knife holder at IKEA for $8.99. This is a great tool. Right now it is just sitting on my desk. The magnet is SO strong that I can sweep over the top of my desk and all those little dies that got buried just hop onto the strip. I had several projects going on at once and obviously had not taken the time to put the dies away. Perfect containment solution.

Thanks for visiting today!

supplies:

stamps: PTI Half and Half

paper: PTI - Smokey Shadow; Brazzill - Ash; blue - stash; Paper Studio - BoHo Chic

ink: PTI - Spring Rain; SU - Going Grey

other: Verve - Classy Label die; PTI - Half and Half die; ribbon - seam binding

Thinking of You

2011-09-09T11:39:00.002-05:00

I'm playing along with Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday #31 - Creating Backgrounds with Non-background stamps. This is not something I've spent much time doing but I had fun playing with some different stamps to see what I could come up with.

Can you guess what stamps I used?? I used Bundle of Love and the explanation point from Wonderful Words. I kept the focus on the background by using a sentiment from Simple Sentiments on a banner die cut.

Have a great weekend friends!!

supplies:

stamps: PTI - Bundle of Love, Wonderful Words Additions, Simple Sentiments

paper: PTI - Smokey Shadow, Select White

ink: PTI - Enchanted Evening; SU - Going Grey
other: PTI double ended banner die

Dreams

2011-09-02T11:15:00.000-05:00

I fell in love with some new papers from BoBunny, the Welcome Home Line. New stamps from Verve and lots of dies from Verve and PTI were used for these cards.

Don't you love the loopy flowers from the new Make A Statement set? The quotes are from a new set called Words of Wisdom.

I added a butterfly atenna to the loopy flowers to change it up. Did you spot the Hounds-tooth background. LOVE it!!

PTI's spiral notebook page is the perfect spot for sentiments.

Are you ready for the holiday weekend? I hope you have a wonderful time spent with family and friends. That's what I'm doing. Thanking for stopping by!!! I appreciate it so much.

supplies used:

stamps: Verve - Make a Statement, Words of Wisdom; PTI - Houndstooth Background

paper: BoBunny - Welcome Home line; PTI - Kraft, Bitty Dot

ink: Memento - Rich Cocoa; PTI - Spring Rain, Chia;

other: Verve - Loopy Flowers dies; PTI - Turning a New Leaf die, Notebook Spiral Page die, Med Scallop Border die; Hobby Lobby - doilies

Celebrate & Wish Big

2011-08-25T08:43:00.000-05:00

The August PTI Blog Hop is underway! Nicole Heady chose a beautiful inspiration photo. I LOVED the lid of the little suitcase and ran with it.

Wouldn't you like to pack up this sweet suitcase and go read for awhile?

I recently found a quatrefoil svg for my Cricut that I used for a background. I have lots of plans for this beauty. Can't wait to try it as a stencil or with vinyl. If you want this free svg, here is the link - Quatrefoil svg.

The flower stamp is from Iconic Images. The sentiment is from Half & Half. I'm still waiting on the dies. I thought I had ordered them on release but alas I was mistaken so now I'm stalking the store.

Happy Hopping Everyone!

supplies:

stamps: PTI Half & Half, Iconic Images

paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Simply Chartuese

ink: Versamark

other: quatrefoil svg, Cricut

Houndstooth Inspiration!!

2011-08-09T12:00:00.000-05:00

The talk is Houndstooth. I went looking for a little inspiration on pininterest. What do you think???

traditional kitchen design by other metros interior designer Tobi Fairley

What about for a child???

What about gift wrapping???

Have a great day everyone.

Way to Go!!

2011-08-07T19:43:00.000-05:00

This is my favorite card that I made using PTI's Make It Monday #26: Decreasing Apertures challenge. I went UP and DOWN!

The star prints/dies and the limitless layers were the perfect choices for this fun card.

supplies:

stamps: PTI Star Prints, For the Graduate

paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Summer Sunrise; Crate Paper - Restoration line

ink: PTI Summer Sunrise; Memento - Rich Cocoa

other: PTI Star Print dies, Limitless Layers, Sunshine Impression Plate, twine

Happy Birthday

2011-08-07T19:41:00.000-05:00

Hope everyone had a great weekend. Monday is coming!!

I'm playing along with PTI Make It Monday #26: Decreasing Apertures. This was a lot of fun.

supplies:

stamps: PTI Tag Its, Botanical Silhouettes

paper: My Minds Eye - Abbey Road; PTI Stampers Select White

ink: Stampin Up - Melon Mambo

other: PTI Limitless Layers 1 3/4

Friend (SHIP)

2011-08-05T14:24:00.000-05:00

Another HOT day in Texas! We reached a 110 degrees yesterday. We are still in the midst of remodeling but I managed to play along with Verve's 1st August sketch challenge.

Can I just tell you I'm happy with this card. I tried a couple of new techniques for me, mixed the colors up a little, and had fun.

I love 'friend" embossed behind the ship and then rubbed with spring rain ink.

I used the impression plate above and below my score line. On the next picture I added the friend tag. Which way do you prefer????

I'm off to get some sweet tea!! Stay cool friends!

supplies:

stamps: Verve Text Objects

paper: PTI Funky Town paper pad, Stampers Select White, Hawaiian Shores; My Minds Eye - Abbey Road

ink: PTI Spring Rain; Versamark

other: PTI Background Basics: Diamonds Impression Plate,

Happy 23rd Anniversary!!

2011-07-30T07:00:00.000-05:00

Today Bob and I celebrate 23 years of marriage!!! We have been greatly blessed!! What do you think about my wedding hat??? My parents are also in this photo. If you have seen previous posts you will know that they celebrated 50 years on July 15th.

The next pictures are from our cruise vacation. If you ever get the chance to zip line in a rain forest DO IT!!!

The "free" rappelling was out of my comfort zone but INCREDIBLE!!! You just walked off that platform you see over Bob.

Rappelling beside a waterfall is a little daunting. I had never done something like this!!

Bob looked like a pro!

The last picture includes are handsome boys.We will cherish these memories forever!!! I can't wait till we celebrate 50!!!

July Diva Dare

2011-07-29T07:00:00.001-05:00

I'm playing along with the Verve July Diva Dare.

"This month we dare you to make a card, project, layout, or whatever fits your stamping style using this month's theme - Sentimental About Paper! It's time to dig into all that gorgeous patterned paper you've been ~~hoarding~~ saving (we know you have some!!)! Showcase all those amazing sentiment stamps (no images) to create a new and never before seen project! Paired with pretty patterned paper, Verve's famous sentiments will take center stage!"

I had been ~~hoarding~~ saving this wonderful paper from My Mind's Eye - Whirlybird "Best Friends" Tweet Tweet paper. I thought the sentiment from Verve's Bountiful Blessings was perfect for the BIG bird!

supplies:

stamps: Verve Bountiful Blessings

paper: My Mind's Eye, PTI Stampers Select White

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; PTI New Leaf

other: MFT frame quote die; circle punch; PTI twine,

With Sympathy

2011-07-28T14:02:00.000-05:00

I needed a sympathy card on our return from vacation. I went with a simple design that I could make again if the need arises. Just a little bit of ink rubbed on the edges finished it nicely.

supplies:

stamps: PTI Botanical Silhouettes, Think Big Favorites #3

paper: PTI Spring Moss, Vintage Cream

ink: PTI Spring Moss, Orange Zest

50th Wedding Anniversary

2011-07-15T07:00:00.002-05:00

Today my parents celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. The traditional anniversary gift is gold, but have you seen the price of GOLD!!! I'd decided to create a book that captures their 50 years together. I thought I would share a few pages.

My brother and I have been blessed with wonderful parents. We are thankful for the example they have been in our own marriages. Our children could not ask for better grandparents. They are loved and spoiled!

We are all cruising together this week to celebrate! I'm sure we will have stories to tell. The quote below states: Love at first sight is easy to understand; it's when two people have been looking at each other for a lifetime that it becomes a miracle. Amy Bloom

supplies:

page templates: Nisa Fiin Splendid Fiin 12x12 Classic album template set
book: PaperKiwi

Let freedom ring!!!

2011-07-04T07:00:00.002-05:00

Happy 4th of July to ALL!!!! I snapped the photo below earlier in the week at the local city hall. The flags were so pretty. I hope you are enjoying a day with family and friends.

Today is also my oldest son's 20th birthday. The Papertrey Forum was talking about Erin Lincoln's Dot Spot fireworks card here (scroll down the post). I used that as inspiration for Reed's card.

Be safe!!!!

supplies:

stamps: PTI Dot Spot, Fly Away, est. 1776

paper: PTI Pure Poppy, Enchanted Evening, Stampers Select White

ink: SU Real Red, Summer Sun

other: PTI Sunshine impression plate, Fly Away die, twine; Spellbinders square nesties, small circles nesties

Not a card in sight . . .

2011-06-28T07:00:00.000-05:00

I wish I could say that I'm been crafty but I am needing to make decisions on the laundry room remodel so I've been spending lots of time looking for inspiration. I would LOVE to know what you think is essential. I think I've decided to go with front load machines so I can put a counter top over them.

I love the counter tops over the machines.

Source: houzz.com via Rhonda on Pinterest

Would you ever actual use the ironing board in the laudry room?

Source: bhg.com via Rhonda on Pinterest

Gorgeous! Don't think I need this many machines! :)

Source: room269.tumblr.com via Holly on Pinterest

Like the simple design.

Source: 2.bp.blogspot.com via Ticey on Pinterest

These are the color options available for the Electrolux Front Load machines. Can you believe that black isn't an option??? What would you choose?

If you have any ideas that you want to send my way I would love to have them.

Cowtown Mission

2011-06-18T08:57:00.003-05:00

Won't be much crafty time this week as I begin an "in town" mission trip. The 2nd Annual Cowtown Mission begins Sunday evening. It is over 100 youth and adult volunteers that will work on 16 homes in our community. There are roofs to repair, houses to paint, flooring to replace, and clean up galore.

I'm so excited about "my house." It just happens to be the family home of some of the kids we mentor through Kids Hope USA. We would appreciate your prayers and thoughts as we work in 100 degree temperatures.

Thought I would leave you with one picture taken by a friend at our local Sonic last week. You better believe we live in TEXAS!!! Wonder if they got the Route 44?

I hope you have a wonderful week wherever you are!!!

#1 Dad

2011-06-16T07:00:00.000-05:00

Can you believe Father's Day is almost here? Can you believe another year is half OVER???? OK I digress. The Papertrey Peeps June challenge issued by Cammie is to create a masculine project for the special men in our lives.

I have struggled to use the Get to the Point set but combined with the Framed sentiments I will use it much more. I really like using the Ad Sense die and the Limitless Layers dies together.Can you see the woodgrain impression plate detail?

I hope you get to spend time with the special men in your life this weekend.

supplies:

stamps: PTI Get to the Point, Fillable Frames #4, Framed

paper: PTI White; SU Taken with Teal; Basic Grey Max & Whiskers

ink: Memento Rick Cocoa; PTI Chai

other: Ad Sense die, Angled Label Basics die, Limitless Layers 1 3/4 & 2 1/2 circle collection, woodgrain impression plate;

Praying for you

2011-06-14T20:54:00.000-05:00

This is the first of the June sketches for Verve. I love this sketch Amber.

The elegant flower from Everlasting Life is perfect for the oval frame.

This one is going into the mail today!!! Have you brightened someones day with snail mail lately?

supplies:

stamps: Verve Everlasting Life, Richly Blessed

paper: Comso Cricket Pixie-Licious Mini Deck; PTI Plum Pudding, Simply Chartreuse

ink: Memento Rich Cocoa;

other: Spellbinders Oval Nesties; PTI double ended banner die, Book print impression plate, Bkgrd Basics: Diamond impression plate; Copics V12, V15

Just a note friend

2011-06-13T07:00:00.000-05:00

Terri issued a challenge on the Papertrey Peeps blog for May that called for using flowers. Yes, I know May -- and now it is June. I'm a little behind. The library card is really the perfect backdrop for images. I like the feeling of layers that it gives.

I also think that the scale of the Botanical Silhouettes and Larger than Life work so well together You could change the sentiment on this layout for so many occasions. I see a thinking of you happening in the near future.

supplies:

stamps: PTI Botanical Silhouettes, Flutterby Friend, Larger than Life, Library card

paper: Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather mini deck; October Afternoon Thrift Shop; PTI vintage cream;

ink: SU Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay; Memento Rich Cocoa; PTI Spring Moss

other: Life dies, twine

Big Birthday Wishes

2011-06-11T07:00:00.001-05:00

I'm playing along with the Mojo Monday #194 sketch. This is a sketch that I will use again and again.

The butterflies make me happy! We are starting to see lots of the real thing in our garden. They float with such grace.

Enjoy your weekend!!

supplies:

stamps: PTI Birthday Bash Sentiments, Love Lives Here, Take Note

paper: Cosmo Cricket Pixie-licious mini deck; PTI Vintage Cream

ink: SU Rich Razzleberry

other: PTI Love Live Here butterfly die, Limitless Labels die, large scallop die, double ended banner die

Happy Bark - day!

2011-06-10T07:00:00.000-05:00

Another card using a Smooches stamp set. This time it is Birthday Buddies. Keeping it clean and simple today.

supplies:

stamps: Smooches Birthday Buddies

paper: PTI Stampers Select White; Red and brown from stash

ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

other: Spellbinders scallop circle nesties; PTI twine; Copic Markers

Let's Play!

2011-06-09T07:00:00.000-05:00

Do you have any of the new Smooches stamps yet? I finally had to order!!! The sets are so whimsical and playful. The doghouse is a free svg file that I downloaded here. Their eyes make me smile.

supplies:

stamps: Smooches Chubby Chums; PTI love lives here (grass)

paper: PTI Stampers Select White, Green Boutique pattern paper, black

ink: Memento Rich Cocoa,

other: burlap; PTI scallop die; The Creative Point - doghouse svg file; sewing machine

Edger Dies

2011-06-08T16:24:00.000-05:00

There was some discussion on the Papertrey Forum about the edger dies. I have been using the Edger #1 for gift card pockets. This shape has just enough curve to make it perfect.

I tried to post a picture on the forum but I never get it to work! :) I hope the visual helps someone.

HaPPy BiRthday DAD!

2011-06-07T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!!! Hope you are doing well. I feel like I haven't posted in forever. The blogger comment problems took the enthusiasm right out of my sails. You don't realize how "hooked" you are until you can't post!!! Glad it is fixed.

We celebrated my Dad's 76th birthday day Sunday by meeting for dinner at a local favorite called "Babe's". It is an all you can eat chicken and chicken fried steak joint. PTI's Ad Sense and Simple Circle's are perfect for a masculine card.

We have started our home remodel project as well. Bob and I spent TWO days getting the kitchen wallpaper down. You can believe me when I say there will be NO MORE wallpaper in our future.

Bye Bye fruity wallpaper and green counter tops!!!! Bye Bye Wall!!!

supplies:

stamps: PTI Ad Sense, Boy Basics: Simple Circles, Framed, Birthday Bash

ink: SU Real Red; Memento Rich Cocoa

paper: PTI Stampers Select White; brown pattern from Hobby Lobby

other: PTI Simple Circles die, Ad Sense die

Follow your Dreams!

2011-05-25T10:03:00.000-05:00

Today is the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop!! The theme is FLOWERS. I used the Anniversary Set, so if you haven't received yours yet and don't want to see it, Don't open this post.

I was inspired to use orange after visiting The Spa at La Costa in San Diego. My brother treated my SIL, Mom, and myself to a girls day out. We had a wonderful time. Look at these gorgeous flowers.

I used the new Botanical Silhouettes set for my flowers and the new Garden Variety Die for my large flower pot. I did cut maybe a 1/4 of a inch off the bottom. Love the way it looks.

You can see I used the linen impression plate on the pot in the picture below.

Happy Hopping Everyone!

supplies used:

stamps: PTI Botanical Silhouettes, Fillable Frames #3

paper: PTI Stampers Select White; orange stripe is digi paper (can't remember)

ink: PTI Orange Zest, Spring Moss; Memento Rich Cocoa

other: PTI Garden Variety Die, linen impression plate, twine; pop dots

Class of 2011

2011-05-20T07:00:00.000-05:00

When you have a graduate, the graduate usually has lots of friends that are graduating too!!! I needed a card I could mass produce easily for the invitations that are still arriving in the mail.

The base of the card is some subway art that I created. I put each grad's full name in the center and the date of their graduation below. The graduation cap is a svg file I purchased from Sure Cuts a Lot. I tried to match the tassel to the school colors.I really like the way they turned out!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

17 on the 17th

2011-05-17T17:24:00.000-05:00

We are celebrating our youngest son's 17th birthday today on the 17th!!! We actually pulled off a surprise party last night on Main Event. Lots of laser tag, bowling, and pool.

My birthday card is based on the Mojo Monday #191 sketch.

Hope you are having a fabulous week!!

supplies used:

stamps: PTI birthday bash, big birthday sentiments

paper: Cosmo Cricket Circa 1934 mini deck, PTI vintage cream, true black

ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black; Stampin Up - real red

other: Spellbinders lg and sm circle, scallops; Cricut numbers; PTI twine

Graduation!!!

2011-05-09T12:55:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!! I've been missing in action since our cruise. Life has been absolutely crazy. On return from a fabulous cruise, I "was rockin" for another week. Suffice to say that the waves in my office were larger than on the ship.

I then had to go into overdrive to prepare for my youngest son's High School Graduation which was Friday nite. But to make things exciting I had to have an unplanned root canal on Tuesday and then another one on Thursday.

The only crafty thing I have pictures of is the wonderfully fun Candy Bar that I created for the Graduation Reception.

What do you think about the vellum streamers?

The all-night party was a blast but I'm still recovering. Pain meds help. :)

I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day!

Easter Blessings

2011-04-28T10:29:00.000-05:00

Just a quick post. I made this Easter card using one of the monthly Verve sketches. I didn't get a chance to post before Easter. We were able to spend Easter with family which always makes it fun.

supplies:

stamps: Verve - Everlasting Life; PTI - Flower Fusion, Dot Spots

paper: Cosmo Cricket - Garden Variety Mini Deck; PTI - Vintage Cream

ink: Memento - Rich Cocoa;

other: PTI - Turning a new leaf die, flower fusion die, twine; corner chomper

Thank you friend

2011-04-20T07:00:00.000-05:00

Sweet and simple! I'm always needing thank you cards so a easy design means I can make it quick if needed.

My background stamps are getting more of a work out since I'm using them on banners. Especially since I don't have to worry so much about lining them up!!! :)

Thanks for visiting!! ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: PTI Fillable Frames #7, Flutterby Friends, Dot Spot, Background Basics: Geometrics, Banner Basics

paper: PTI Vintage Cream; Blue and Orange paper - K & Co. ? I think

ink: SU Only Orange; Memento Rich Cocoa

other: PTI banner dies, double ended banner die; sewing machine

Easter Blessings

2011-04-18T07:00:00.001-05:00

The PTI tag-its #1 stamps are PERFECT for making the M&M treat bags. A friend came over to borrow my goodies to make these cuties. Won't these be adorable for Easter baskets??

I love how the butterfly fits so perfectly. ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: PTI - Tag-its #1, Butterfly Dreams

paper: PTI - Stampers Select White

ink: SU Melon Mambo, Green Galore

other: PTI limitless label dies; embroidery floss - stash; GT Bag Co. - lip & tape bags; Candy - Wal-mart

and they lived

2011-04-15T07:00:00.001-05:00

happily ever after!!!! This sentiment is from PTI's Wish Big set. The long sentiments in this set are so easy to ink for separate lines.

I really love this little house die. ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: PTI - Wish Big

paper: October Afternoon - Seaside; PTI Vintage Cream

ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

other: PTI Love Lives Here die, natural twine; pop dots

We will serve the Lord

2011-04-13T07:00:00.000-05:00

Have you noticed that BIG bows are all the rage??? Since I have short hair and no little girls, this trend has not applied to me but a big bow on a card I can do!! and a big bow needs some additional bling. This Verve Joshua verse is perfect for a little house embellishment.

But I didn't stop with one house as I pulled the shrink plastic out and used the PTI Handmade with Love dies to create additional charms. I used my Copic markers to "paint" them.

If you try your hand at some charms, let me know so I can see! ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: Verve - Plain Jane Joshua 24:15

paper: Crate Paper - Restoration; PTI - Vintage Cream

ink: Versamark

other: PTI - Love Lives Here dies, Ocean Tides ribbon, natural twine, tag sale die #3; clear embossing powder

Happy Birthday!

2011-04-11T07:00:00.000-05:00

Can you tell that I fell in LOVE with October Afternoon's Seaside paper? PTI's Make a Wish dies make birthday cards especially easy to do.

Am I the only one that almost never used white as a card base anymore? I seem to gravitate to the cream. The sentiment stamped on its side is a nice change of pace.

Thanks for visiting! ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: PTI - Simple Sentiments,

paper: October Afternoon Seaside; PTI Vintage Cream

ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

other: PTI Make a Wish die; corner chomper;

Friendship

2011-04-08T06:46:00.000-05:00

I have really had fun making myself work with LOTS of patterned paper. Even several weeks ago I don't think I could have pulled this off but it seems to be clicking this week. This card was inspired by the fact that my hubby and I leave today for a CRUISE!! white sand beaches and sunny days here we COME!!!

I love the little boy in this paper. Friend is stamped on the PTI double ended banner die and the sweet ship is Verve's Text Objects paper pieced.

I like the friendship quote stamped on the yellow floral. "There are big ships and small ships. But the best ship of all is friendship. Friendship is the golden thread that ties the heart of all the world". - John Evelyn

I hope you have a wonderful weekend! If blogger cooperates I have a few scheduled posts for next week! ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: Verve - Text Objects

paper: October Afternoon - Seaside; PTI Vintage Cream,

ink: PTI - Enchanted Evening

other: PTI - tag sale #3, double ended banner die; sewing machine; seam binding

Enjoy the Ride!

2011-04-07T17:09:00.000-05:00

I'm playing along with the Mojo Monday #185 challenge. I found this London map paper in my Thrift Shop paper pad and immediately thought of this cute little car!!

With the addition of the flowers, I think this qualifies as a LOVE bug! ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: PTI - Enjoy the Ride

paper: PTI - Vintage Cream, True Black; October Afternoon - Thrift Shop

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; PTI - Vintage Cream

other: PTI - Enjoy the Ride die, rickrack die, eyelet lace border die, banner label die; Hobby Lobby - flowers

I'm so Proud of You

2011-04-06T07:00:00.001-05:00

I love the simplicity of this card! I followed the basic design format of a stripe, a floral, and a print.

A little sewing and stacked butterflies and this screams SPRING!!!

Hope you are having a wonderful week!!! ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: Verve - Dare to Be; PTI - Label Basics

paper: October Afternoon - Seaside; PTI - Vintage Cream

ink: PTI - Enchanted Evening

other: PTI - butterfly dreams die, Love lives Here die, label basics die; sewing machine

He has made Everything . . .

2011-04-04T13:09:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday everyone!!! Purple, yellow, and a beautiful green makes me think SPRING!!! All my trees are budding or already out. Their leaves are my favorite lime green early spring color.

My card is based on the 1st April Verve sketch for the month as well as PTI's Make it Monday #8 and #9!! I didn't get the card posted in time for #8 blending but was pleasantly surprised that #9 is heat embossing which I did as well.

For my blending, I used PTI's spring moss, lemon tart, and plum pudding. I then used clear embossing for my Plain Jane Verve flower. I love the added texture that this provides for the sentiment. ~Rhonda

Challenges entered: Verve Sketch, Color Me Spring; PTI Make it Monday #9

supplies:

stamps: Verve - Plain Jane Ecclesiastes 3:11, Plain Jane flower

paper: Cosmo Cricket - Pixie-lious, PTI Vintage Cream, Simply Chartreuse, Egg Hunt collection

ink: PTI Spring Moss, Lemon Tart, Plum Pudding; Memento - Rich Cocoa; Versamark

other: PTI doily details; Nestibilities - classic squares; rhinestones - stash; clear embossing powder; Copic Markers

Rejoice!

2011-04-01T07:00:00.005-05:00

Happy April Fool's Day Everyone!!!! Any pranks at your house?

What makes you think of SPRING??? Butterflies, flowers, bunnies? This month the Verve Team has dared us to make a card, project, layout, or whatever fits our stamping style using this month's theme - Color Me Spring!

Easter is one of the hallmark's of spring for me. This year it falls on the latest possible date: April 25. Only once in the past 100 years—in 1886—has it been so late. It will not happen again in this century.

I just received my Everlasting Life set from Verve with this wonderful sentiment. I love the impression plate with the royal velvet paper.

I also made this ATC for my growing collection. This is were I start when I'm having mojo trouble. The slighter smaller size seems to be an easier place to start on some days.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend. I'm packing for my upcoming cruise!!! ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: Verve - Everlasting Life, Thoughtful Florals

paper: Cosmo Cricket - Pixie-licioius; PTI - Royal Velvet, Vintage Cream

ink: SU - lovely lilac; Memento - Rich Cocoa

other: PTI - New Leaf dies, Fillable frames #7, twine,linen impression plate; pop dots

I hope you know . . .

2011-03-30T07:00:00.000-05:00

Another project from my Mouse, Paper, Scissors Class. This album is seriously CUTE!! The theme is "I hope you know YOU are FABulous!

It started by making clear plastic covers and then lots of different pages. Don't you LOVE the polka dot book spine? I love the addition of crepe paper. I need to incorporate that element into some cards.

A coin envelope, a blue envelope, a vellum envelope, polka dot pages, lots of "pockets" for things to hide in.

I made other elements that I punched out with my 1 3/4" circle punch and used my tiny attacher.

I NEED more of the envelopes with the string.

I can't wait to try this in other color combos. Thanks for stopping by friends! ~Rhonda

"Family" subway art

2011-03-28T07:00:00.001-05:00

Have you seen the subway art that is floating around the blogosphere? The first piece I created was for a blogging friend that always makes me SMILE. I was so excited with the project that I didn't even take a picture!!!! I forgot in my hurry to put it in the mail.

They are designed to fit a square frame.

I have now make several more. They make a great gift. What do you think? Do you want one??? Take care friends!! ~Rhonda

Thinking of YOU

2011-03-26T07:00:00.000-05:00

Just a little Verve happy happening here today. The Wordy Birds "matched" my paper today. I also used the Wild Flower stamp on the Sweet Scallop Tag.

I hope you are having a great weekend! ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: Verve - Wordy Birds, Wild Flower, Sweet Scallop Tag

paper: My Mind'e Eye - Penny Lane Free Bird; PTI - Vintage Cream, Spring Moss

ink: Memento - Rich Cocoa; PTI - Spring Rain

other: Verve - Sweet Scallop die; PTI - rick rack die, spring rain button; dyed seam binding; Copic markers

PTI BLOG HOP - Hi!

2011-03-25T09:00:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone! Can you believe it's time for another PTI hop? The challenge is to use embroidery floss on your project. Thankfully my new release goodies arrived in time to use as well.

I decided to use label basics to create a background paper that I could use for cards and belly band for a PTI plastic box.

The tiny tag set is so CUTE!!!! The perfect embellishment for the box and cards.

I punched holes in the side of the plastic box with my Big Bite punch so the floss wouldn't slide too much. The polka dot frames are ADORABLE!

Happy Hopping Everyone!! ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: PTI - Label Basics, Tiny Tags, Flower Fusion #1

paper: PTI - Stampers Select White, Hawaiian Shores

ink: SU - Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay

other: PTI - tiny tags die; floss - stash,

Wishing YOU ...

2011-03-23T16:45:00.000-05:00

a Happy Birthday!!!

I LOVE the banner stamps but have never really put together a card that I love. The balance seemed OFF until today. I kept thinking that there were only the bigger shapes in PTI's set until I say this inspiration from Mona here. My ah ha moment!!! The flags!!!!!

It would be so easy to change the colors to make this more manly!! I think I have a new go-to birthday design.

I also put the sentiment on the banner die with makes this card perfect for the Whimsie Doodle Wednesday Challenge.

Hope everyone is doing well!! I'm running around with my head cut off!! heading to my Zumba class next. It's FUN!! ~Rhonda

supplies used:

stamps: PTI Banner Builder, Mat Stack 1 Collection

paper: PTI Stampers Select White

ink: SU Raspberry Fizz

other: PTI By the Numbers Impression plate; The Twinery - twine;

10 Happy Little Things

2011-03-21T07:00:00.001-05:00

I created another project from the Mouse, Paper, Scissors class at Jessica Spague's site. The goal was to make a hybrid album that shows 10 things that make us happy. It was fun and I LEARNED A LOT!

Do you see the tissue paper? Did you know you can run it through your printer and have patterned tissue paper? It is FABULOUS!

I chose to make mine using digital layouts and then add additional paper elements.

I used several word art elements to highlight some pages. I LOVE Winnie the Pooh quotes.

I printed my pages at Staples. The paper has a nice sheen.

I've always been a little nervous about making mini books but now I see more in my future!! ~Rhonda

Birthday Banner

2011-03-15T09:15:00.000-05:00

I had the best time creating this banner with my friend Robin. It is for her granddaughter's second birthday. You might remember that I made a small banner for Chloe here at Christmas.

We had stuff everywhere. It started with a Happy Birthday pre-made banner from Hobby Lobby that was on clearance. I wish I had bought everyone they had. The letters are heavy chipboard and were a steal at $2.99.

We used a glitter paper pack and then went to town adding trims, buttons, and flowers, and anything else we could find.

One of my favorite letters is this "I" with the clear dragon flies and the felt fringe.

Love the raspberry fizz buttons on the "D" too.

I found this rick rack at a little shop which sells trim and buttons CHEAP!!! Like .03 a yard.

The best part was having everything OUT on the big dining room table with plenty of room to play and play and play!! This project just made me HAPPY!

Hope you are having a great week!! ~Rhonda

Too many supplies to name!!!

Inspiration Journal

2011-03-06T07:00:00.000-06:00

I'm currently taking the Mouse, Paper, Scissors class at Jessica Sprague's site that is a hybrid digital class with Jessica and Heidi Swapp. We received a package of goodies in the mail for the 4 projects that we will complete. The 1st is an inspiration journal that is sooo cute! The easel came in the package too.

I love the way the design is a wrap front. We also had a definition piece to place on the top of the notebook to cover the notebook specifics. See the striped pink piece below.

Can you see the tabs that help keep the journal closed? The 1st tab is the blue ribbon element (above) that we cut the size of a quarter. The 2nd tab is the circle element shown below.

Make it a great day everyone!! ~Rhonda

supplies used:

paper: Daily Junque by House of 3 for Pink Paislee (being released in a few weeks)

other: digital elements Jessica Sprague Mouse, Paper, Scissors class; Tattered Angels - Sprout glimmer mist

Verve Fan Blog Hop!!

2011-03-04T21:54:00.000-06:00

Julee said, "Please join us in our stress-free Verve Fan Blog Hop!" It's easy to participate... just make a new card using at least one Verve stamp, post it online somewhere (blog or public online gallery), and come back here and link up your creation using the linky widget at the bottom of this post to be entered in a random drawing for a $50 gift certificate! Deadline to link things up is Noon on Saturday, March 5.

I used the new Viva la Verve March #2 sketch and got busy!!! I'm sure I'll use this sketch again cause it would look great twisted and turned several different ways.

I LOVE the Verve Plain Janes. I appreciate the sentiments and the price point.

Adding the large giga guideline stamp in versamark really set the sentiment up to shine.

Make it a great day!! Thanks so much for stopping by. ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: Verve - Plain Jane Psalm 37:4; PTI - Giga Guidelines

paper: My Mind's Eye - Free Bird "Love"; PTI Vintage Cream, Spring Moss

ink: Memento Rich Cocoa; Versamark

other: Spellbinders - lg circles; PTI - wide twill Ocean Tide ribbon; rhinestones - Hobby Lobby

little house

2011-03-04T07:00:00.000-06:00

I have fallen in love with burlap and dies. The little house looks so cute and paired with a sentiment from the Quilter's Sampler is a great clean and simple design. ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: PTI - Quilter's Sampler

ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

paper: PTI - vintage cream

other: PTI Pure Poppy ribbon, Love lives Here house die

to a Friend

2011-03-03T16:15:00.000-06:00

Just a quick post to make the deadline for Heather's Totally Hues color challenge. Super Clean and Simple!

Can you "see" the vintage cream grid on the Aqua Mist cardstock. It is the perfect fit in real life!! and adds balance to the circles on the raspberry fizz.

I liked this so much that I made THREE! Hope you have sunshine where you are!! ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: PTI Flutterby Friends, Bkgrd Basics: Geometrics

paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Aqua Mist, Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Fizz

ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

other: EK punch bubbles; PTI small scallop die; sewing machine

Eagle Scout

2011-03-03T07:00:00.001-06:00

I had a friend that needed a card for an Eagle Scout! I didn't have a stamp for that one but improvised with clip art. Isn't the new Airmail twine from The Twinery perfect for this? ~Rhonda

supplies:

paper: PTI Stampers Select White, Pure Poppy, Enchanted Evening

other: twine from the Twinery; clip art here

Thank You

2011-03-02T07:00:00.000-06:00

Can I have more burlap please???!!! It is just plain fun to work with. My layout is based on the Viva la Verve 1st March sketch. ~Rhonda

supplies used:

stamps: Verve - Autumn Splendor; PTI - Dahlia

paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Simply Chartreuse, Raspberry Fizz; Crate Paper - Restoration

ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

other: PTI Detailed Doilies, Dahlia Die, diamond impression plate, mat stack #4; Hobby Lobby - burlap, rhinestones; Tattered Angels - glitter paint; leaves (I'm trying to find out. I borrowed from a friend)

2011-02-28T07:00:00.000-06:00

This is another card for the Viva La Verve February Sketch challenge. This is based on Andrea's sketch for week #4. I thought the October Afternoon Seaside papers were the perfect compliment to the Text Objects - Sailboat.

Make it a great day! ~Rhonda

supplies used:

stamps: Verve - Text Objects

paper: October Afternoon - Seaside; PTI Vintage Cream; car paper I'm not sure

ink: PTI Enchanted Evening (stamped off)

other: PTI Mat Stack 2 & 4, limitless layers circle die; Hobby Lobby - brads; twine stash

Birthday Wishes!

2011-02-27T17:42:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday Carol! I so hope you had a great one. Carol at Carol's Ink Spot issued a challenge of making a birthday card with bright colors and FLOWERS and decorating the inside!

I used the PTI edger dies for the 1st time with this card. They are wonderful.

I used the double ended banner die for the sentiment. I put the paper on the outside to get the pointed end.I gotta say I like my crazy sewing too.

I decorated the back of my card inside of the inside. I am having fun wrapping the back. ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: PTI Floral Fusion #1; Verve - Wordy Bird

paper: PTI Vintage Cream; October Afternoon- Thift Shop

ink: SU Bermuda Bay; PTI Chamomile

other: PTI mat stack 4 die, edgers, double ended banner die; The Twinery - twine; sewing machine

Birthday Bash

2011-02-26T07:00:00.000-06:00

Put your sunglasses on Girls!!! This is one BRIGHT card. This is a clean up your craft space card. If started with the orange oval and red tag. Perfect for a child's birthday I think!! Can you see the sparkles from the Versamark Dazzle Frost ink?

Make it a great day!! ~Rhonda

supplies used:

stamps: PTI Birthday Bash, Just the Ticket; Verve Sweet Scallop

paper: PTI Stamper Select White, Purple Bitty Dots, Pure Poppy, Orange Zest, Plum Pudding

ink: Versamark Dazzle Frost

other: PTI tag sale die, rick rack die, ticket die, star, and beautiful bloom die; Verve Sweet Scallop die; The Twinery - purple and red twine

PTI February Blog Hop

2011-02-25T08:46:00.000-06:00

It's that time again!! I almost forgot till I saw Nicole's reminder post. This month is dedicated to scallops! It can include scalloped borders, offset-scallops, stamped scallops, scalloped mats, scalloped frames, layered scallops, scalloped tags or anything else you can dream up!

I started with the library card tag and the new tag sale #4 die. I think the number of PTI dies that I used was EIGHT! Wouldn't this be cute for the cover of a mini birthday album??

Enjoy the HOP!! and Make it a great day! ~Rhonda

supplies used:

stamps: PTI Star Prints

paper: PTI library ledger collection

ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

other: PTI library card tag, tag sale #4, medium and small scallop border die, beautiful blooms die, flower fusion #1 die, Dahlia leaf die, Detail doily die; Ocean Tide and Rich Choc felt; Hawaiian Shores buttons; dyed seam binding; twine

All Booked Up

2011-02-24T13:38:00.001-06:00

I have been playing along with the Viva La Verve February Sketch Challenges. The first card is based on Teresa's sketch for week #3. I have to say this sketch had me stumped for awhile. I just couldn't figure out what I wanted to put in the right hand corner. Can you spot the new PTI Detailed Doily die?? It truly is fabulous.

I liked the colors so much that I created a 2nd card as well.

I have several projects in the works that I hope to show you soon. Make it a great day! ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: PTI All Booked Up

paper: PTI Stampers Select White; Penny Lane - Leaves of Love; My Minds Eye - stripes; Hobby Lobby - vellum

ink: PTI plum pudding; Brilliance Graphite Black

other: PTI Detailed Doily dies; 1 3/4 circle punch; blink - stash; embossing folder - leaves; Hobby Lobby - ribbon

Emery!

2011-02-18T09:21:00.000-06:00

Morning Everyone!! Are you ready for the weekend?? It is going to be beautiful in Texas. High 70's and lots of sunshine.

I made a sweet card last night using my Verve stamps. Little Emery is so cute. Here is my 1st take.

Then this morning I opened Julee's blog post and saw her incredible inspiration. I had been struggling with my elegant label needing something so low and behold I had to go back and add the bling!!! Thanks Julee!!

Make it a GREAT day!~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: Verve - Emery

paper: Cosmo Cricket = Circe 1934 Mini Deck; PTI Vintage Cream, Fine Linen

ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black

other: Verve - Classy Label die; PTI Make a Wish die (heart); ribbons - LSS

On your Wedding Day

2011-02-16T16:43:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!!! Have you recovered from chocolate overload yet? Today's card was a great challenge for me. I finally broke out the clear cardstock! I think next time I won't use glitter and clear cardstock on the same project. Can we talk about trying to photograph CLEAR with GLITTER?

Charmaine is kicking off a NEW challenge on the Verve Forum! It's the Get Your Diva On Challenge! This time it is a photo inspiration. I was drawn to the circles, crystal, and silver place setting. I decided to use clear cardstock for my crystal and silver embossing. The pink butterfly is my nod to the many pinks in the photo.

The sentiment is stamped on vellum with brings me to another challenge. PTI Make It Mondays. This week the technique is stamping on vellum. My vellum has stripes which made hiding more adhesive easy. The inside panel is PTI Smokey Shadow. I stamped the Mr. & Mrs. with versamark.

The Crate Paper blog had this tutorial on paper flowers that I used to create something similiar. The silver chunky glitter was fun to play with and I'm sure I'm wearing plenty. I chose to die cut a piece of clear cardstock for the base of the flower. The embossing gave me the perfect places to hide adhesive.I also die cut a clear butterfly to give more depth to the pink butterfly.

Thanks for stopping by today!! We are enjoying 70 degree weather here which just begs for me to be outside. We planted our onions on Sunday and will probably plant potatoes by Friday. ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: PTI Simple Sentiments, Wish Big, Butterfly Dreams, Polka Dot Basics II

paper: PTI Smokey Shadow, Raspberry Fizz, Clear Cardstock; The Paper Studio - Boho Chic; Hobby Lobby - silver stripe vellum

ink: Tsukineko Brilliance Graphite Black, Versamark

other: PTI butterfly die, button; silver and clear embossing powder; Spellbinders circle nesties

Be My Valentine M&M Sticks

2011-02-14T07:00:00.000-06:00

Happy Valentine's Day Sweet Friends!!! I'm sending each of you a virtual M&M stick!!!! I made PLENTY as you will see. They just make me happy sitting on my desk. I keep arranging them in the glass containers. So today they will go to a Kindergarten classroom of the little boy that I mentor and my husband's office.

Aren't these tags the most adorable things? I put them on the PTI tag sale #1 which fit perfectly.The orange tag tube actually has skittles in it for the peanut allergy kids. The tags are a free download from Hello, Good Gravy!

I know there has been a lot of discussion of how to fill the plastic tube. The easiest way is NO funnel or anything. Just start putting them in the tube and they line themselves up. I can finish an M&M bag in 15 minutes which makes 17 tubes of 24 M&M's in each.

I only colored the little heart on each Tiny Treats image. I think it is enough.

Don't you just love the Valentine color M&M's???? I also used twine from The Twinery. There color selection matches so well.

Stay sweet and enjoy the day friends!!!! ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: PTI - Tiny Treats:Valentines

paper: PTI Stampers Select White, Pure Poppy, Raspberry Fizz; Epson Premium Presentation matte paper

ink: Memento - Rich Cocoa, Tuxedo Black

other: Hello, Good Gravy tag download; GT Bag Company - 1x8 lip & tape bags; The Twinery - twine is various colors; PTI tag sale die #1;

You keep me in stitches

2011-02-10T07:53:00.000-06:00

As I was working on my stamp book and stamping the Quilters Sampler an idea appeared. Why not wrap the thread spool with twine from The Twinery? and then today there are the new button stamp sets that Nicole and Mish created that this would be perfect for. For the challenge today you are to make something with buttons but I hope this will work cuz its perfect for the little cards.

The sentiment is from Just Rite - Stitched with Love set.

Can't you just imagine making these little spools for a swap or crafty friend? or the new tags?

Get wrapping girls! ~ Rhonda

Supplies used:

stamps: PTI - Quilter's Sampler; Just Rite - Stitched with love Borders and centers

Ink: memento - rich cocoa

Paper: PTI - Tera cotta tile,vintage cream; cosmo cricket - material girl mini deck

Other: nests - circles & scallop circles; the Twinery - mandarin

Way to GO!

2011-02-09T17:44:00.002-06:00

I'm playing along with the PTI Color Challenge. Nicole created a free download of color swatches. I chose to use Pure Poppy - Spring Rain - Kraft - Vintage Cream.

I stacked my 3 PTI star dies on top of each other and ran them through my Big Shot. The result is the stars I used on the card. Just be careful if you try this--it is a pretty tight sandwich.

Another picture of the stars. Hope you are playing along too. ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: PTI Star Prints

paper: PTI Pure Poppy, Spring Rain, Kraft, and Vintage Cream

ink: PTI Spring Rain, Enchanted Evening

other: PTI number alphabet impression plates, star dies, twine

Make it Monday/Peeps Challenge

2011-02-09T07:00:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!! (Waving) After the PTI Sunday stamping marathon with all the digi downloads I had to move AWAY from the STAMPS but not for too long.

One of the new PTI additions for this year is the Make It Mondays. A video that showcases a technique that you can do and then upload to facebook or twitter. This week the challenge was to bring your sentiments together in a collage fashion. I chose to focus on LOVE.

This worked perfectly for the current Papertrey Peeps challenge as well. Marinette challenged us to make a Valentine card using red or pink. Come play with us!!! ~Rhonda

supplies:

stamps: PTI - Banner Builders, Fresh Alphabet, TT:Valentines, Quilters Sampler, Life, Fly Away, Star Prints, Framed and Simple Sentiments; Verve: To the Moon (little hearts)

paper: PTI raspberry fizz; Making Memories, - Love Struck

ink: SU Melon Mambo; PTI - Fresh Snow

other: PTI banner die

bring on the HAPPY

2011-02-06T21:28:00.001-06:00

My last card for the night isn't a card!!!! I switched gears and made a gift bag. This features a design by Dawn McVey. Happy Anniversary Papertrey Ink! Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.~ Rhonda

forever

2011-02-06T21:28:00.000-06:00

Another card completed for the Papertrey Anniversary Festivities. This image was designed by Lisa Johnson. I love the polka dots completed with the hearts. The sentiment is from Framed.

Congrats to the Packer fans on a great win!!! and I'm so glad Nicole planned this for today. Stamping and football were a great combination. ~Rhonda

Happy Birthday

2011-02-06T19:41:00.001-06:00

Papertrey Ink always celebrates BIG!! I couldn't resist SUPER-sizing Nicole Heady's digi download in tribute to doing things in a BIG way. I think it also is in line with the trend of larger sentiments that I think will be coming our way this year. ~Rhonda

Celebrate YOU

2011-02-06T16:44:00.000-06:00

This tag by Mailee Belles, the newest PTI stamp designer, is wonderful. I immediately thought of the Cosmo Cricket Mini Deck Togetherness when I saw the image.

I hope you are getting to play along! ~Rhonda

Thinking of YOU!

2011-02-06T16:39:00.000-06:00

Another project using the digi download from Papertrey Ink Designers for the anniversary celebration. This image was designed by Heather Nichols.

The newest tag die in what is sure to be a growing collection is perfect for a quick project. I'm so thankful that I have a Janome Sew Mini. Being able to reach it under my work desk means I use it a lot more. I think that is true with ALL tools.

Don't you love the new Blossom twine color from The Twinery? ~Rhonda

A Little Note

2011-02-06T16:28:00.000-06:00

I'm playing along with more Papertrey Ink Anniversary festivities today. Today's challenge is to make something using the great digi download of images designed by the PTI Team. So first up is a cute image by Melissa Bickford.

Thanks for stopping by! ~Rhonda

PTI Anniversary - Favorites

2011-02-05T09:06:00.000-06:00

Happy 4th Anniversary Papertrey Ink! PTI is giving away a wonderful gift package to someone who posts/comments about one of their FAVORITE PTI creations that they made last year. I'm so thankful that I did a year in review post in January that helped me narrow my selections.

My favorite card used ALL my favorite PTI things - cardstock, patterned paper, impressions plates, dies, twine and of course STAMPS!

This card went together so quickly and just felt good!!! ~Rhonda

Supplies used:

Stamps: PTI Bitty Baby

paper: PTI stamper's select white, new leaf, orange zest, patterned paper pack

ink: PTI spring rain; Memento tuxedo black,

other: PTI sunshine impression plate, mat stack #3 die, rickrack die, baker's twine, Copic Markers

50 and Fabulous!

2011-02-04T14:18:00.000-06:00

I'm at the age where 50 and fabulous is a pretty common sentiment!!! I'm playing along with Heather's NEW color challenge - Totally Hues.

These bright colors are perfect for a happy card! The sketch is based on the Mojo Monday 176, though probably pretty loose. ~Rhonda

supplies used:

stamps: PTI Banner Builder, Big Birthday Wishes, Dot Spot

ink: PTI Hibiscus, Versamark

paper: PTI Hibiscus Burst, Harvest Gold, Hawaiian Shores, Simply Chartreuse, and Stampers Select White

other: PTI Banner Builder dies; Cricut - Classic Font for numbers; The Twinery - Pink Sorbet twine; clear embossing powder

I never want to live without you

2011-02-04T10:06:00.000-06:00

The sun is finally SHINING in Texas! We had additional snow last night but they promise that we will get to 40 degrees tomorrow so I'm eagerly planning a trip OUT of the house for lunch that someone else is preparing.

I used Verve's Text Objects for this sweet sentiment. The ticket is PTI's - Just the Ticket and die set.

I found the heart doily at my local Hobby Lobby. The heart button was in my red button jar. What a great surprise!

I'll leave you with a few snow pictures that I took this morning.

Stay warm friends! ~Rhonda

supplies used:

stamps: Verve - Text Objects; PTI - Just the Ticket

paper: Dance with Me - Summertime Designs

ink: SU Real Red

other: PTI ticket die, doily - Hobby Lobby; twine - The Twinery; heart button - PTI

My OWN Stamp Book

2011-02-03T07:00:00.001-06:00

We are on day THREE of being iced-in!! and 80+ hours of being below freezing. That allows for lots of stamping time. I decided to tackle a HUGE organization project that I was inspired to do by LeAnn. She has so many wonderful organization ideas in this post.

My OWN stamp book!!! Lots of pattern paper and homemade TABS!!!

I debated on what kind of book - cinch, wire rings, binder? I finally settled on the binder as I felt it would be easy to add more pages.

I used PTI's mini scrapbook series:tabs and die for the cutest dividers. I also die cut the clear plastic that the stamps arrive on so the white paper would have more protection. I matched the tab color to the paper! The letters for the tabs are PTI's simple alphabet.

I certainly don't have all my sets stamped yet but I am making progress. I have fallen "in love" with some oldies but goodies again and agree with LeAnn that having an accurate example of size helps so much when planning a project.

I have also found that I really like the pages stamped in brown ink better than the black. Just seems easier on the eyes.

I so hope you are staying warm wherever you are!! ~Rhonda

supplies used:

stamps: PTI - mini scrapbook series: tabs, simple alphabet

paper: stash

ink: various PTI colors

other: PTI tab die, clear plastic,

Howdy!

2011-02-01T07:00:00.000-06:00

Do you have a cowpoke at your house? I have an 11 yr sweet friend that LOVES all things HORSE. The younger set usually doesn't get much mail which is a shame cause you know they love getting it. I like to pop something in the mail to this sweety occasionally. This will be perfect!

Why not do the same for someone you know. Let me know if you do. ~ Rhonda

Happy Mail!

2011-01-31T07:00:00.000-06:00

Are you brave? Do you cut your stamps APART???? Do you have the Pure Innocence stamp Happy Mail? You might notice that the little girl is missing below. EEEKkkk! She wasn't hurt to make this card but I just wanted her MAILBOX!

I'm playing along with MFT. This month's challenge is called: A Recipe For Love!!! with these requirements:

Valentine's theme - check! lots of hugs and kisses
One Patterned Paper - check! Digi paper from Summertime Designs
Two Cardstock Colors(not including neutral base) - check! True Blk and Pure Poppy
Three Embellishments(three types, not just three of one thing) - check! Impression plate, sewing, seaming binding ribbon

I used the 1st February Verve sketch as my layout inspiration.

I couldn't resist adding a matching mailbox that I had purchased from Target last year in the dollar spot.

I love the polka dots birds!

Thanks for stopping in! I LOVE to read your kind words! ~Rhonda

supplies used:

stamps: MFT Happy Mail; PTI - Simple Alphabet, Take Note

paper: Summertime Designs - Dance with Me digi kit; PTI Stamper's Select White, True Black, Pure Poppy

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

other: Copic Markers; PTI - impression plate; Target - mailbox

Mojo Monday #175

2011-01-29T07:00:00.000-06:00

I'm excited that I found time to play along with the Mojo Monday sketch. I found these wonderful papers at Summertime Designs. Summer's digital kits have wonderful papers that I've fallen in LOVE with. Did you notice I lined the envelope?

PTI's Simple Sentiments is the perfect answer for so many occasions. I am delighted that it fits the PTI double-ended banners die. A little twine from the Twinery and this one is good to go!!

I so hope you are having a wonderful weekend. It is supposed to reach 70 degrees here today but quickly return to cold by Tuesday. ~Rhonda

supplies used:

stamps: PTI Simple Sentiments

paper: Summertime Designs - Dance with Me digital kit; PTI Stampers Select White

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

other: PTI double-ended banners die; red felt - LSS; twine- Twinery

Storing Cards

2011-01-28T07:00:00.000-06:00

Morning Everyone!!! Have you finished organizing your stamping supplies? Started a new system? Seems like everyone is.

I needed to figure out a better way to store my cards so I can quickly send one. I have boxes from IKEA that are the perfect size. I just needed dividers. The PTI library card die provided the perfect solution.

The added benefit is being able to see what category is looking a little lean. If you don't have a label maker, they really are a wonderful tool! ~Rhonda

Hugs and Kisses

2011-01-27T07:00:00.000-06:00

I had so much fun creating these cards. It started with the PTI set - Framed. Do you know that the string from Banner Builders fits perfectly???? I did use a piece of tape on the frame for masking so that I could get more text in the frame opening. I was on a roll and created several.

Don't you love the owl on the string?

Two of the hearts are from Verve - To the Moon and Sweet Treats.

I thought this last design would be fun for a lunch box note or to put in my husband's briefcase. The letters are from PTI - Fresh Alphabet.

Thanks for stopping by today!! ~Rhonda