Papertrey Ink's June 2013 Blog Hop Challenge | Touch of Gold

Welcome you oh-so-talented Papertrey Ink enthusiasts!  First, I have to say you rock.  No, I am not just saying it.  Every single one of you are a treasure!  Not only do you create gorgeous projects, but you also take the time to visit and leave sweet comments.  Thank you.  

I loved the challenge this month for Papertrey Ink's June 2013 Blog Hop:

Here are my takes on the challenge:

Card No. 1 | Embossing Powder

Card No. 2 | Gold Leafing Pen

Card No. 3 | Shimmer Cardstock

Card No. 4 | Washi

Card No. 5 | Glitter Tape

That's it from me.  I know I will be dazzled by what everyone else makes this round...I tell you I can't even imagine what marvels I will see!  Thank you so much for taking the time to visit.

Happy creating,
Shay.

Supplies:
Stamps: birthday style, mini blooms, wonderful words: hello, happiness in bloom and bountiful banners, Papertrey Ink
Ink: VersaMark, Tsukineko; soft stone and ocean tides, Papertrey Ink; evergreen bough and antique linen, Tim Holtz Distress Ink by Ranger; malted milk, Jenni Bowlin for Ranger; pale tomato, Hero Arts Shadow Ink
Cardstock: stamper's select white, kraft and gold shimmer, Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: road trip, Papertrey Ink
Other: headline alphabet die, double-ended banners die, wonderful words die collection, simply jane die collection, bountiful banners die, Papertrey Ink; Cuttlebug, Provo Craft; detail metallic gold and opaque white embossing powders, JudiKins; heat embossing gun; buttercup and sherbet Mister Huey's Color Mists, Studio Calico; pink balloon sprinklers, October Afternoon; gold washi; sewing machine, Brother; brown sugar glitter tape, American Crafts; bubblegum memory marker, American Crafts; gold leafing pen, Elmer's; Inkssentials ink blending tool, Ranger; doily; dimensional adhesive

Using the Stockpile

This past week I created two cards I am pretty happy about.  I had a concept in my head for each and I was able to actualize it which isn't always how it works for me (I wish it was the norm!).  I set myself another challenge as well.  I have all these lovely kits I have stockpiled because I am a hoarding nut.  It is embarrassing to admit my problem, but isn't that the first step?  Hello my name is Shay and I am a hoarder of all craft supplies.  I decided enough is enough (plus I am running out of room), so I thought I would break into my Scarlet Lime kits and use those to create my cards. 

After looking through them I decided on a kit with lovely limes and turquoises for the wedding card and then I chose another with bright vibrant colors with a touch of black for my friend's birthday card.  I began on the wedding card on Sunday evening with a great idea to use my vintage boy and girl and the ampersand stamps from Studio Calico (sadly they are all retired now).  I was happily adding patterned paper and rub-ons from my Scarlet Lime kit (horrible hoarding admission time: that was the first time I had used a rub-on although I have bought more than a few over the years) when I decided my card-base was all wrong.  So Monday night I went with a more basic card-base and set the other aside for future use.  I think all turned out well with the card although it may be cleaner than my natural inclination. 

Last night I knew I had to make a card for a friend's birthday which is this upcoming weekend and needed to get in the mail pronto.  I knew I wanted to use some of my Kenner Road stamps for a vintage look (and they are gorgeous!).  I remembered seeing some wonderful projects that Katie Watson created whilst on the Kenner Road design team back in October 2009 and they proved to be an inspiration for the card I made.  The other inspiration for me is one of my favorite, favorite cardmakers of all time: Betsy Veldman. 

Now I didn't look at either of my inspirations when I was actually making the cards, but I know these were the visual references flashing in my head:

Katie Watson (birdhouse with stamped scallop--genius!)
Betsy Veldman (strip of background behind focal image which I began with and then because an empty card felt well empty I went for more and more!)

Here is the card I created (front and then lastly the inside):

A lucky choice of adding the buttons around the that adorable bird stamp makes it took a bit like a nest to me.  Another lucky choice was "ruffling" up a strip of punched patterned paper which just wasn't working before.  I learned the basic technique in a Basic Grey card class I took locally (you place a strip of adhesive on the backside of a long strip of paper and then pleat--fold--the paper onto itself which remains in place because of the adhesive.  The smaller the pleat, the longer the paper needs to be) and I thought why not try it with the patterned paper I had punched?  It worked out just right--adding interest, flair and some texture and I even like that a bit of the white from the back peeks through.

Thank you for calling at the Hall! I hope you enjoyed today's cards.

Boy & Girl Card

Supplies:

Stamps: Vintage Boy, Vintage Girl and Ampersand, Studio Calico; Banner (from Narrative Elements set), Inque Boutique; Congratulations (from Darcy collection), Anna Griffin

Inks: Walnut Stain, Peeling Paint and Broken China, Tim Holtz Distress Ink by Ranger Industries

Cardstock: Sand and Earthstone, Neenah Papers

Patterned Papers: Beach Caribe and Cantando (from Canta Collection), GCD Studios

Embossing Folder: Allegro, Cuttlebug by Provo Craft

Other: Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper, We R Memory Keepers; 1/4" Ribbon, Offray; Dimensional Foam Adhesives; Cuttlebug, Provo Craft

Gypsy Bird Card

Supplies:

Stamps: Collage Bird, Vintage Seal, Today Circle and Button Card Trio, Kenner Road; Background Basics: Diamonds and Background Basics: Text Style, Papertrey Ink; Happy Birthday (from Greetings Peg Stamp Set), Inkadinkado

Inks: Black Soot, Vintage Photo, Broken China, Fired Brick, Spiced Marmalade and Worn Lipstick, Tim Holtz Distress Inks by Ranger Industries

Cardstock: White, Georgia-Pacific; Recycled 100 Natural White, Neenah Papers

Patterned Paper: Deep Black Patch (from Nancy Jane Collection), Adornit Carolee's Creations

Punch: Loop Border Punch, Martha Stewart

Other: Embroidery Floss, DMC; Buttons, from Scarlet Lime kits; Dimensional Foam Adhesives