Showing posts with label autumn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label autumn. Show all posts

Celebrate Your Life

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

 This card is for my Mom's birthday which was November 2nd! I was LATE getting it into the mail but think I'm safe to post today. Lots of patterns happening.

I did a little rock n rolling with the orange inks on the pumpkins. A few sequins and twine bow finish it off. ~Rhonda

Your Life card
stamps: PTI - Inside & Out: Birthday Day II, Scent-imentals
paper: PTI - Vintage Cream; MME - Mabel
ink: PTI - Dark Chocolate, Simply Chartreuse, Canyon Clay, Terra Cotta Tile
other: PTI - Scent-imentals die, fabulous frame die, twine, sequins
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BOO!

Friday, October 31, 2014


Happy Halloween friends! Are you ready for the little folks to knock on your door? I miss the days of my guys trick or treating. I LOVED looking for my favorite candy in their treat bags.

Just a super simple card to share today. Consider yourself Boo'd!! ~Rhonda

Boo card
stamps: Polka Dot Parade #7
paper: Echo Park - Happy Camper; PTI - Smokey Shadow
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
other: Polka Dot Parade #7 die, picket fence die; MFT - Blueprints #6; Sakura Gelly Roll med white pen
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Mojo Monday #369 Give thanks

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Mojo Monday #369 is a great sketch. It is also the last Monday of the month and that means tall & skinny week. 

I actually had these leaves setting on my desk just waiting for the perfect time to use them. The distress inks are so much fun to use on vellum. I also love the platinum embossing powder.  ~Rhonda

Give Thanks card
stamps: PTI - Falling Leaves, Leaf Prints
ink: PTI - Plum Pudding; Tim Holtz distress inks - Ripe Persimmon, Spiced Marmalade, Seedless Preserves
paper: PTI - Vintage Cream, Plum Pudding; Hobby Lobby - vellum
other: PTI - Leaf Prints die; Ranger Platinum embossing powder
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Gratitude - Feather Finery

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Do you get the Pottery Barn catalogs? Do you drool when they arrive? The lastest one had some beautiful feathers in browns for pillow covers. That was my inspiration for this card.

There are some wonderful sentiments in the Gratitude Journal set. I just need to use them more. I'm excited to finally have a bow die. I think it will become a go-to die for lots of projects. 

I hope you have a fabulous week! I think this one is going to be busy!!!!! ~Rhonda

Gratitude card
stamps: PTI - Feather Finery, Gratitude Journal, Background Basics: Houndstooth
paper: PTI - Stamper's Select White, Dark Chocolate, Hawaiian Shores
ink: PTI - Dark Chocolate, Hawaiian Shores
other: PTI - Feather Finery dies, Make It Mkt: Tinsel and Tags dies (bow); corner rounder
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MIM #185 - Faux Stained Glass Falling for YOU

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

I thought I would make another card for this week's MIM #185 - Faux Stained Glass technique. This one is much simpler.
I used the die from the Make It Market Kit: Shakers and Sprinkles to dry emboss the frame for a focal point. I used my heat gun to set the ink and it gave the leaves a little bit of a warp but it works for this card.

Falling for You card
stamps: PTI - Leaf Prints, Falling Leaves
paper: PTI - Stampers Select White, Clear Cardstock
ink: PTI - Chocolate Brown; Palette Noir Black
other: PTI - Shakers/Sprinkles die, Leaf Print dies, twine; Copic Markers - R46, YR23, YR18

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MIM #185:Faux Stained Glass - Thankful

Monday, October 20, 2014


It has been forever since I have had time to stamp anything! I am thankful that my week will allow me some time to be creative. I NEED it!! Betsy's MIM #185: Faux Stained Glass was just what I needed to stretch my brain.

I am still getting the order of the shaker card pieces mixed up. You would think that as many times as I've watched Betsy's video that I could figure it out. 


Have a great week! ~Rhonda

thankful card
stamps: PTI - Counting my Blessings, Turning a New Leaf, Number Time Trio, Background Basics: Farm & Barn; Verve - Bountiful Harvest
ink: Palette Noir Black; Memento Tuxedo Black; PTI - Classic Kraft; VersaMark
paper: PTI - Classic Kraft, Orange Zest, Clear
dies: PTI - Counting my Blessings, Shaker/Sprinkles rectangles, Block Alphabet
other: Zing - Clear Embossing Powder; PTI - sequins; Copic Markers - E59, G28, YR09
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Autumn Tags

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

I went a little crazy playing with re-inkers, distress inks, etc and created a pretty paper that I turned into tags for autumn.


The 1st tag is the gratitude tag. I die cut the apple several times from cereal box cardboard and then went to town with the glitter. I hope you can see the background stamping near the bottom of the tag. LOVE it!


The 2nd tag is the leaf. I used the chicken wire stencil across the bottom. Modeling paste is really easy to use and dries quickly. You need to give it a try. 

Have a great week! ~Rhonda

Gratitude tag
stamps: PTI - Fall Elegance, Background Basics: Postmark
paper: PTI - Classic Kraft
ink: too many colors to count
other: Martha Stewart glitter; PTI - Apple Prints die, Just the Ticket, Tag Sale #5; cardboard from cereal boxes; Hug Snug Seam binding;

 Leaf tag
stamps: PTI - Leaf Prints, Just the Ticket
paper: PTI - Classic Kraft
ink: too many to count
other: PTI - Tag Sale #6, Leaf Prints die, twine, Just the Ticket die, Canyon Clay button; Crafter's Workshop - Mini Chicken Wire stencil; Liquitex Light Modeling Paste; Hug Snug Seam binding
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Celebrate Autumn

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

 

Well I think fall is finally coming to North Texas. We are supposed to be in the 50's tomorrow which will be a welcome change. I pulled out PTI's Leaf Prints to make an easy fall card. I was inspired by this card from Debby Hughes at Lime Doodle Design. I loved ALL the detail on the top 1/3 of the card but couldn't quite pull out the Christmas yet so went fall. I used the large Front & Center #1 die to create the scallop on the green dot paper. 


I used lots of inks on the leaves. My combo's were Canyon Clay and Terracotta Tile, Summer Sunrise and Orange Zest, and finally Pure Poppy and Terracotta Tile together.


Do you have the Herringbone Impressions plate? It is perfect for fall.  


Enjoy your week friends! Maybe I'll need to make some hot chocolate. ~Rhonda

Celebrate Autumn card
stamps: PTI - Leaf Prints, Fillable Frames #7
paper: PTI - Text Style Fall Prints & Patterns, Stamper's Select White
ink: PTI - Orange Zest, Terracotta Tile, Summer Sunrise, Pure Poppy, Canyon Clay
other: PTI - Leaf Prints dies, Herringbone Impression Plate; sequins from my mother's old Christmas ornament kits



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Blue Pumpkins

Sunday, October 9, 2011

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
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Abundant Blessings

Friday, October 29, 2010

 

An easy project for your Thanksgiving table. A couple of pieces of chocolate or after dinner mints would be perfect!! ~Rhonda
supplies:
stamps: PTI - Everyday Treats; Verve - Bountiful Harvest, Autumn Splendor
paper: PTI Terra Cotta Tile, Stampers Select White
ink: Memento Rich Cocoa; SU Dusty Durango
other: PTI favor it die #1, mat stack die, twine
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Trick or Treat

Monday, October 25, 2010

I made this great Trick or Treat banner for my mantle. It was a nice change from cards! I used a lot of my ribbon scraps to tie between the letters. You might also spot the spider web from Friendship Jar Fillers: Fall. 


This was a hydrid project from Jessica Sprague's website.


Are you dressing up for Halloween? I think this will be the 1st year that no one is trick or treating from my house!!! How am I going to get my Butterfinger fix?????


What is your favorite candy??? ~Rhonda

supplies:
stamps: PTI Friendship Jar Fillers:Fall
paper:Elles Studio Halloween Banner
other: PTI rick rack die, beauitful blooms die, star die


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What's up Girl Friend?

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Hi Everyone!! Another week is speeding by! I'm loving this digi paper for backgrounds and paper piecing! The sentiment is a digi elegant word art. Love the fonts!!


I planted "fall" on my back porch this week. 






Enjoy your day!! ~Rhonda



stamps: Being Cute is What I Do - MFT; sentiment - Elegant Word Art digi
paper: Summer Driggs -  Dreamsicle digi; PTI Stampers Select White
ink: Memento
other:PTI Beautiful Blooms die, Terra Cotta Tile felt, button; twine - The Twinery; Nesties - ovals
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thank you

Thursday, October 7, 2010

I am loving the new Framed stamp set from PTI. Take a look at this quick and easy thank you. This card is sized to fit in a 4x4 envelope. 

Stamp the frame and sentiment. Add a die cut of felt and it is ready to go!


We are actually enjoying some cool weather today. Have a great day! ~Rhonda

supplies:
stamps: PTI Leaf Prints, Framed, Fillable Frames #7
paper: PTI Stampers Select White
ink: SU Dusty Durango; PTI Chi
other: PTI Leaf Prints die, twine; felt from LSS
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Grateful for You!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

I have put together a couple of World Card Making Day challenges into this card. The sketch is based on Unscripted Sketches #75 and My Favorite Things - use a die-namics die on the project. 

MFT is participating in the "Hope You Can Cling To" card drive for breast cancer so I'll be sending this card to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. My MIL lost her battle with breast cancer in March. She was a 30+ yr survivor. 


What are you grateful for today?? ~Rhonda
 
supplies:
stamps: MFT - Framed Greetings; PTI - Leaf Prints
paper: Cosmo Cricket - Wanted Mini Deck; PTI Vintage Cream
ink: SU Dusty Durango; Memento Rich Cocoa
other: MFT Framed Greetings die; PTI Leaf die, twine
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Quote Frame and Cherry on Top

Monday, October 4, 2010

This card was inspired by the recent Papertrey Ink Blog Hop. Jennifer Holmes created a card that utilized the mat stack die and fillable frame die. I fell in LOVE! so I had to try it.

I like this quote and it fit perfectly. I used my bow easy to create a perfect bow. I mistakenly put the glue dot on the wrong side so my polka dot tails are facing down but decided to let it go.



then My friends Sue Ann and Nerina gave me the Cherry on Top award ~~  They made my week!!!!


I can always count on these ladies for encouragement and great inspiration. They were some of the 1st ladies "I met" when I started this blogging adventure. Sue Ann and Nerina plant seeds each day for which I'm thankful.
 
 ...... 

And now I am suppose to share a photo and tell you something about myself . . .

 I'm one of those people that if you talk about everything medical such as needles, etc I pass out!! COLD!!! it always made it a little awkward taking the boys to get shots! HA!


For a picture I thought I'd show you my Friday garage sale find. Check out this wonderful rug that I picked up for $80. It was perfect for my dining room.

I'm excited to pass this along to some of the people who I think are the 
"Cherry on Top" 

Nadine was one of the 1st people to welcome me on the Papertrey Ink Forum. Do you know that awkward feeling when you are posting and it seems like no one knows you and doesn't comment back? I love her creations and strong spirit.

Heather whose style is so recognizable and fabulous. When I was starting my blog, she kindly answered my tons of questions.

Terri whose use of templates makes me want to jump on the Cricut bandwagon.
Amy whose creations and playlist always make me smile.

May you have a blessed day!! ~Rhonda


supplies:
stamps: MFT Frame Quotes
paper: PTI kraft; Echo Lane - digi Halloween
ink: SU Dusty Durango
other: PTI Mat Stack #4, Fillable Frames #7; Hobby Lobby - ribbon
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Papertrey Blop Hop

Saturday, September 25, 2010

The challenge is to show off any skills you might have learned from a fellow stamper, and perhaps even give them a little shout out to thank them for the inspiration they have provided.  Create a project using one of your favorite learned skills and perhaps after a little blog hopping, we will ALL learn some new tips and tricks and continue to pass on the love of this hobby!

The best thing I've learned is to rely on sketches to get the creativity going. Often times it gets changed so much it no longer matches but the jumping off point is important. I like Mish's recent idea of hanging up some of your favorites cards and CASing yourself! Though I'd rather CASe Mish!!!
 
I'm using a sketch from Mojo Monday for this card. 

I am loving the new Framed stamp set. I keep finding more sentiments that fit. I ultimately used the sentiment from Fillable Frames #7 but sentiments from 2009 Autumn Tags work as well.


Happy Hopping Everyone! ~ Rhonda

supplies:
stamps: PTI Framed, Fillable Frames #7, 2009 Autumn Tags,
papers: PTI Vintage Cream; Cosmo Cricket - Wanted Mini Deck
ink: PTI Ocean Tides,
other: PTI small scallop die, buttons; Circle & Scallop Punch; sewing machine; Twinery - brown twine
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Enjoy life!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Just inked up the new Framed PTI stamp set and discovered that several of the sentiments from Star Prints fit the frame opening perfectly!! I can't wait to see what other sets fit as well.


Can you see the veins in the felt leaf? It really is pretty.

 

I also selected the winner of the Paper Crafts magazine winner. It was #4 - Christi in MA. Christi send my your address and I'll pop it in the mail. Thanks to everyone who added their linky. I enjoyed visiting your blog.

Can you believe that today is the FIRST day of FALL!!!! Hope you have a great day. I'm off to stamp with Sue from the PTI forum. ~ Rhonda

supplies:
stamps: PTI - framed, star prints, leaf prints
paper: PTI - terra cotta tile, vintage cream
ink: Memento Cocoa, Tuxedo Blk
other: PTI wood impression plate, leaf die, twine
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Home Decor

Monday, September 20, 2010

I mentioned the other day that I had unpacked the fall decor and had purchased some of the tall glass containers that I'm seeing everywhere. The big decision was deciding what to fill them with and NOT spend any money. I used pine cones, white beans, and flowers. 


For a little Halloween whimsy I added the black birds.


The finishing touch is the owl I downloaded from the Graphics Fairy that I printed on vellum.

Thanks for visiting today! ~ Rhonda
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happy Harvest

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Today's card is digi hybrid happiness! Fabulous paper + funky frame +  fun sketch = Spectacular Creation.

The sketch is based on the new site Papercraft Star here. I love that your peers can vote on which projects they love!


It's always about the details. Cutting the grid paper to match the curve of the frame and then the DP squares on the inside to match as well worked well. Do you love the frame with the owl? You can get it from Lindsay Jane's blog here. 


Pop dots were needed for dimension of the pumpkin. I am loving this paper lots. 

Just had to share a picture of the twine sampler pack I received from The Twinery. 15 yds each of 8 wonderful colors.


Just a reminder - The magazine giveaway is open for a couple more days. Thanks for stopping by! ~Rhonda

supplies:
Paper: Echo Park - Apothecary Paper Pack and Elements; PTI blk;
other: Lindsay Jane - Halloween Border; PTI rickrack die
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Scary!

Friday, September 17, 2010

Just a reminder that I'm giving away the current Papercrafts magazine to someone. Scroll down.

Scary!! not really! I love today's card. This is the 1st time to ink up the Friendship Jars. My design is based on Unscripted Sketches. I really like the sparkle from the Silver Spica pen.


I found a new favorite paper for fall. They are digital papers and elements from Echo Park. I found them at Jessica Spray's site. They are a One Buck Wednesday feature. They are on sale until midnight today. I scaled them down for card making.


Hope you have a wonderful weekend. I'm going garage sale shopping today. Would love to find some ribbon or old books. ~ Rhonda

supplies:
stamps: PTI Friendship Jars and Fall Fillers
paper: Echo Park - Apothecary Paper Pack and Elements; PTI Blk, Vintage Cream
ink: Memento Tuxedo Blk
other: PTI jar die, sunshine impression plate; Copic Markers; Spica pens
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