My first 2011 Christmas card!

Loving the MIM techniques shared at PTI this week, and I am feeling inspired! :) I tried to do the glitter window with this one too, but it was a little too much, so I saved that window for another project ;)

I won the Holiday Tree stamp set from PTI a few months back and wanted to break it in. I think it will be my stamp set of choice for our Christmas cards this year. I love the rustic country feel.

Last year, I made a bunch of patterned paper using the Distressed Stipes stamp set, and came across it so I decided to use it for this card.





The inside:



Supplies (all PTI unless noted):
Stamps: Holiday Tree, Distressed Stripes
Paper: Stampers Select White, Scarlet Jewel, Kraft
Ink: Fresh Snow, Scarlet Jewel, Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss, Tea Dye Duo, Memento Tuxedo Black
Dies: Mat Stack 1, Limitless Layers 1.75", Tiny Tags
Other: Rustic Jute Twine

A Gingham Valentine

With lots of wishing for a line of gingham products from PTI, I decided to make due with Distressed Stripes until PTI comes through (and I know they will eventually, they always do!) :)



Supplies (all PTI unless noted):
Stamps: Distressed Stripes, Love Lives Here
Ink: Sweet Blush, Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Momento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Pure Poppy, Stampers Select White
Other: Mat Stack 4 die, Love Lives Here dies, Pure Poppy Bakers Twine

Christmas in July Challenge

Jill over at Angillic Creations posted a Christmas in July challenge for the entire month of July, and I chose to participate. I decided to go with a non-traditional color scheme, and I kind of like it :) The challenge continues until July 31st, so there's still time to join in!! You can see all of the details on Jill's blog: http://anjilliccreations.blogspot.com/2010/07/jills-first-annual-christmas-in-july.html

Here is my entry :)




I didn't want too much going on to take away from the plaid background, so I just added a small sentiment strip at the bottom using PTI's new Just the Ticket die and stamp set.



Supplies: (All PTI unless noted)
Cardstock: Enchanted Evening, Stampers Select White
Ink: Enchanted Evening, Hawaiian Shores, Lavender Moon, Plum Pudding
Stamps: Distressed Stripes, Sign Language, Just the Ticket
Other: Just the Ticket die

A Rustic Thank You

With my latest Papertrey Ink order, I got the Distressed Stripes stamp set. After seeing the versatility with this set, I knew I had to have it. Well, that and the fact that I am a sucker for anything with a distressed finish. I love anything with an old, rustic feel, and so, when I sat down today to make a thank you card, I couldn't wait to try out this awesome set. I can see myself using it ALOT. I also took my PTI Sign Language set for a test drive. I'd been planning to sell it (since I have had it nearly a year and it's gone untouched), but I think I will hang on to it *wink*

Supplies: (All Papertrey Ink unless noted)

Cardstock: Kraft, Stampers Select White, Scarlet Jewel, Spring Moss

Ink: Scarlet Jewel, Ripe Avocado, Spring Miss, Tea Dye Duo

Stamps: Distressed Stripes, Sign Language, Flutterby Friend, Beautiful Blooms

Other: Rustic Twine, Marvvy Oval Punch