PTI November Blog Hop!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday weekend! We had family in from Atlanta.  I cooked for 19 people on Thursday!  Whew!  Fun times, but I was exhausted!   While I am not one to Black Friday shop, I did enjoy the luxury of some online deals and shopping while sitting in the comfort of my on home on Friday.  It has been a very busy few days.  Anyway, I decided to take a few moments to make a card for PTI monthly Blog Hop before I start decorating my Christmas tree!  

This month's challenge is Cover Art.  I chose this book cover from the selection as my inspiration piece.

Once I saw all the colors in this cover I knew I had to recreate the bold color layout and PTI harlequin cover plate die and matching harlequin stamps would give me the look I wanted for this cover. 

I started with thing big favorites #5.  I stamped the Thank You in new leaf ink.  I then found a sentiment from Masculine Motifs set that worked perfectly stamped in red beneath title in keeping with cover layout.  To keep the colors bold, I stamped on colored card stock.  I used poppy, hawaiian shores, harvest gold, and new leaf.  I varied stamping either in like colors on some card stocks or mixing it up and stamping hawaiian on new leaf, or poppy on harvest gold.  Once the harlequin die template was removed it was the perfect amount of white space left.  Love it! 

I finished my card with a kraft base.  It just seemed to make the front of the card pop even more.

As always thanks so much for hopping by!

Betty 


Supplies 
PTI stamps
card stock Pure Poppy, Hawaiian shore, Harvest Gold, New Leaf,  Flourishes Classic Ivory
Ink PTI Hawaiian shores, harvest gold, and new leaf, Ranger brushed corduroy, Memento true love
Accessories PTI harlequin cover plate die  
    

Peace on Earth and a Blog Hop!

Welcome to Beyond Measure's 1st Blog-a-versary Blog Hop!  I was so thrilled to be asked to hop along by Tammy for her 1st ever Blog-a-versary!  She is such a wonderful inspiration!  If you got here from Maria's blog you are in the right place.

I need a few more Christmas cards so here goes another one checked off the list!  Woo Hoo!   I am using the sketch from Fab Friday Sketches!  I am using some stamps from WPlus9 and PTI.  I created a CAS style card in keeping with the look of the sketch.  I wanted to use teal and the color combo just sort of took off from there. 

Next on the hop is  Julie's blog.  Enjoy!  Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Betty 

We Wish You a Blessed Christmas - C4C and More!

Happy Saturday, everyone!  It is time for another challenge with the crazies at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C164). 

 Joycelyn is the host for November!
This week's challenge is all about a BIG BOW!  Make a creation with a BOW and you are good to go!
  

For my card, I am using some PTI stamps and dies.   I stamped the background and used bits and pieces of sentiments to create this larger one.  I am also playing along with Papertrey's weekly Make it Monday Challenge this week which is to layer vellum.   I layered the stars and also layered vellum behind the blessed die cut to create a subtle shadow effect. I am using Retro Sketch #38.  I did add a big bow!



Check out what the rest of the team did with this week's challenge!

• Andrea Murdock
• Barbara Anders 
• Betty Wright (<---ME...you're here) 
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Silke Ledlow

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

 
Stamps Papertrey stamp set 
Flourishes Classic Ivory, PTI  royal velvet and fine linen card stock
Ink Memento elderberry,PTI  fine linen, ripe avocado,  and Ranger brushed corduroy
PTI dies, foam tape, seam binding, twine, vellum

ODBD For the Love of Gift Giving Hop!

For the Love  
of  Gift Giving Hop!

 

Welcome to Our Daily Bread Design's Alumni Team's bi-monthly For the Love Blog Hop.  This week the Alumni team along with some of the ODBD designers are featuring a hop For the Love of Gift Giving! Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, check the ODBD blog for full list of links.  One of the post is a hop hot spot and a name will be drawn from that list of comments to win a $15 ODBD store gift certificate.  So, all you have to do is hop along and see all the creations and leave a little love!  You have until Wednesday, December, 5th at 6 pm.   Enjoy all the beautiful designs featuring For the Love of Gift Giving!

If you got here from the wonderfully talented Tosh's blog, you are in the right place. 
 

I made a gift box  full of ODBD stamps. I thought this was a great way to give the gift of ODBD stamps for Christmas.  For this package, I am using ODBD Worship the Lord stamp set. 

I designed the base of the box which measures 4 inches high and 5 inches wide.   I ink distressed all visible edges.  I covered the backs and sides with designer papers.  I cut out a half circle in front.   For the flap, I used a 5 inch wide piece of card stock. I scored this panel at the 5 inch and 6 inch mark.  I cut off 1.5 inches in the front and used the Spellbinder's Grand Circle Scallops to create a scallop lid and a scalloped back.  The back was attached and the top was fold over and around the top.  I added a piece of designer paper to the top portion of the front.  I finished with a piece of ribbon with layered die cut sentiment, and gold pearls.  This gift package can house up to 4 ODBD stamp sets!  Got to love that!
  

 
As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop!  Next up is the fabulously talented Connie's blog.

Betty

Merry & Bright JOY!

Happy Tuesday!  I have a Christmas card to share with you today.  After completing this card, it occurred to me that it does not use any stamps!  Not sure how I managed that one.   

Today's card uses some new stuff.  Everyone once in awhile I get into a stamping funk so to speak.  I feel like I need something to sort of jump start my creativity. To boost my Mojo!   I found that buying something new and stamping just for me is just what the doctor ordered.   For this card, I am using some new dies I ordered from WPlus 9 Design Studio.  I was so impressed with these that I ordered a few stamps as well.  Cannot wait to get those and play.   
  
For this Christmas card,  I am using one of the WPlus 9 Design Studio Seasonal Sentiment dies with a snowflake die.  I have this thing lately with die cut words.  I think they look awesome!  I combined Joy die with snowflake and layered star dies.  I added some tinsel glitter to one.  I used some patterned paper, stitched the frame, and finished with a twine bow with a little snowflake and heart die that comes with the Seasonal Sentiments word dies.  Too fun and super quick!  Thought I would share!  

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty


Playing along with a few blog challenges!
Inspire Me Fridays Always Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey Anything goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty  anything goes  
Artistic Inspirations Anything Goes
Make it Monday always Anything Goes
MyGrafico Anything Goes
Paper Playtime Anything Goes
Drunken Stampers  Cut, Crop & Die
Totally Gorjuss Plain and Simple  

Supplies 
Stamps NONE
Paper kraft, Flourishes Classic Ivory, MME dp
Ink Ranger Brushed Corduroy
Accessories WPlus9 Design Studio Siimple Snowflake and Seasonal Sentiments dies, sewing machine, twine, tinsel glitter, glue pen, Scor-tape, foam circles, scarlet jewel felt

ODBD Feature Focus Peace on Earth!

Happy Monday!  Today, some of the ODBD designers are showcasing ODBD Exclusive Spellbinders "Elegant Ovals" Die set.

I am using ODBD Elegant Ovals Spellbinders dies.  I combined ODBD Elegant Oval, Christmas Mini, and Vine Background for my card.  

I chose colors of red and cream for my Christmas card.  I stamped the Vine Background onto the red with Memento Rhubarb Red.  I stamped each die with the coordinationg Elegant Oval frame in rhubarb.  I lightly stamped the Vine Background using a stamped off linen color to two of the elegant oval frames that I layered behind the focal frame.  I stamped the focal frame with one of the sentiments from Christmas Mini.  All of the die cut frames are popped up for added dimension.   I finished with a few gold pearls and seam binding bow topped  with button and curly ques bow. 

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty 

O Christmas Tree Tag! C4C and More!

Happy Saturday, everyone!  It is time for another challenge with the crazies at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C163). 
 

 Joycelyn is the host for November!
This week's challenge is all about TAGS!  Add a tag to a card or create a tag!

For my card, I am using Verve's O Christmas Tree and Scroll Plain Jane stamp sets and Verve's Cut Above Scroll die.


I chose to make a TAG!   I die cut the largest Spellbinder's Scallop Pennant  which I think looks like a Christmas Tree.  I layered a piece of   Fancy Pants designer paper on the top.  I ink distressed.  I added some burgandy buttons each threaded with gold memory thread, tie, and curly qued.  I then added the stamped Scroll die which fits perfect across the tree like garland.  Love it!  I think these tags are simple enough to make several at a time.  While they may be simple of love the elegant impact.


Check out what the rest of the team did with this week's challenge!

• Andrea Murdock
• Barbara Anders 
• Betty Wright (<---ME...you're here) 
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Silke Ledlow

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

 
Verve's  O Christmas Tree and Scroll Plain Jane stamp set 
Flourishes Classic Ivory, Fancy Pants Home For Christmas dp
Ink Scarlet Jewel, kraft ink,  and Ranger brushed corduroy
Buttons, gold memory thread, foam tape, Spellbinder's Scallop Pennant die, Verve's Cut Above Scroll die

Jingle Bells for C4C and MORE!

Happy Saturday, everyone!  It is time for another challenge with the crazies at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C162).  
 

 Joycelyn is the host for November!

She is challenging us all to...

Create a Card 

inspired by one of 

YOUR  FAVORITE 

CHRISTMAS CAROLS!

For my card, I am using Verve's Bright Spirits stamp set and Verve's Cut Above Flourished Trim die.

I chose to go with the Christmas Carol "Jingle Bells."  I kept my base papers fairly neutral with just a pop of red from the bells.  I colored the bells with copics.  I am using MME All is Bright designer papers.

I am using the sketch from Deconstructed Sketch No. 77 

Check out what the rest of the team did with this week's challenge!

• Andrea Murdock
• Barbara Anders 
• Betty Wright (<---ME...you're here) 
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Silke Ledlow

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

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Verve's Bright Spirits stamp set 
PTI rustic cream, Flourishes Classic Ivory, MME All Is Bright dp, and Kraft card stock.
Ink Memento tuxedo black, Ranger brushed corduroy
Sewing Machine, twine, button, seam binding, Verve's Cut Above Flourished Trim die, MFT fishtail stax

 

ODBD For the Love of Family Blog Hop!

For the Love  
of  Animals Hop!

 

Welcome to Our Daily Bread Design's Alumni Team's bi-monthly For the Love Blog Hop.  This week the Alumni team along with some of the ODBD designers are featuring a hop For the Love of Family! Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, check the ODBD blog for full list of links.  One of the post is a hop hot spot and a name will be drawn from that list of comments to win a $15 ODBD store gift certificate.  So, all you have to do is hop along and see all the creations and leave a little love!  You have until Wednesday, November 21st at 6 pm.   Enjoy all the beautiful designs featuring For the Love of Family!

If you got here from the wonderfully talented Silke's blog, you are in the right place. 
 

For my card I am using ODBD Snowman, and Sacred Christmas stamp sets. 

I stamped the snowman image and colored with copics.   I added some  different colors of glitter for added dimension and sparkle.   

The sentiment was stamped using a stamp a ma jig for perfect placement.  I used ODBD Spellbinder's Bookmark dies.  I wanted a narrow scalloped edge tag to repeat the scalloped edge frame.  I trimmed off the end. This tag also received some stamped images from the pine needle and pine cone that come in the Sacred Season set.  I just stamped off ranger brushed corduroy ink for a lighter effect.  

I am using the sketch from this week's Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #188.


 As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop!  Next up is the fabulously talented Chris's blog.

Betty

November Verve Diva Inspiration Hop!

Welcome to November Verve Diva Inspirations Hop!  The Verve Divas are here to inspire you with a little Verve! You can start the Hop at the Verve blog.  Continue through and comment on each fabulous blog and leave a little comment love and you just might win some Vervey goodness of your very own!  

I am first on the hop so if you got here from  the Verve Blog you are in the right spot.  Be sure to check out the awesome line up of divas we have for you this month. 

	1.Betty 7. Susan 2. Jen d. 8. Andrea 3. Jen T. 9.Charmaine 4.Julee 10. Janelle 5.Sankari 11. Maureen 6. Sony 12. Teresa

 I made two Christmas cards to share for today.  This first card uses the newly released Merry & Bright, Holiday Greetings, and Peace on Earth.  I also used Scroll Plain Jane and Scroll Cut Above and From the Heart dies. I combined some Simple Stories Homemade Holiday designer papers.  I added some ink distressed  corrugated cardboard and a few tiny gold pearls.  I finished with a seam binding bow.  I am using this week's Mojo Sketch 266.
 

For my second card, I chose to go for a more CAS styled Christmas card.  I am using Verve's newly released Joy to the World Plain Jane along with Making a Statement and Verve's Cut Above Tag Rectangle and Classy Label dies.  Again, I used some more of the Simple Stories Homemade Holidays designer papers.  I finished with a seam binding bow topped with a chunky metallic gold pearl.  I am using Retro Sketches #36.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop!  Next up is the super talented  Jen d.'s Blog.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty 

 
Verve Merry & Bright, Holiday Greetings, and Peace on the Earth, and Scroll Plain Jane stamp sets
Flourishes Classic Ivory, kraft, Simple Stories Homemade Holidays
PTI scarlet jewel, kraft, fine linen ink, Ranger brushed corduroy
Verves  Scroll Cut Above and From the Heart dies, seam binding, SU circle punch, gold pearls, PTI pinking die, foam tape, scor-tape, foam circles, dimensionals, corrugated cardboard, spellbinders circle and pennant tag, paper distressing tool




Verve's   Joy to the World Plain Jane along with Making a Statement
Flourishes Classic Ivory, kraft, Simple Stories Homemade Holidays, SU cherry cobbler
PTI scarlet jewel, fine linen ink, Ranger brushed corduroy, Memento black
Verve's Cut Above Tag Rectangle and Classy Label dies
 Spellbinders Grand Scallop Circle, gold metallic pearl, seam binding, glue tape, dimensionals, scor-tape, corrugated cardboard