Sunday, July 24, 2016

PTI Marathon!

I've been having such fun working on PTI challenges. Need to get my card entered for the MIM Spritzed Stamps challenge.   I'll also include the SAF cards I've completed so far.  Don't think you need the directions, so I'll just list the products I used--all PTI stamps.  Feel free to ask if you have any questions.
I've spritzed stamps, but not with layering images like this bloom from Rosie Posie.  The little tag & sentiment are from Tiny Tags. The inks are PTI Lovely Lady, Berry Sorbet, Limeade Ice, Lemon Tart, Harvest Gold & Memento Toffee Crunch.
Pierre-Auguste-Renoir-card
For Master Color Recipes I chose the one inspired by Renoir.  My background was done with Distress Paint Wild Honey softened with Antique Linen & then watercolored with Hawaiian Shores.  
I used the other colors to stamp the images from Friendly Flowers. The sentiment is stamped in Versafine Vintage Sepia & the mat is Berry Sorbet cardstock.
Next is Starry Night--such a fun card to make! My PTI inks are Enchanted Evening, Blueberry Sky, Amethyst Allure & Ocean Tides. When I tried to add more ink with a waterbrush it looked like my sky was ruined. I let it dry & then did more blending of the inks & it came out just like I wanted.  
I used a foam brush with black acrylic paint for the land & trees. The stars are splatters of white paint & brushed pewter Distress Stain.  I added Stardust Stickles to the die cut word from Don't Forget to Write.
Gold is on trend now, but I've always loved it. My card for Gilded In Gold uses dies & a stamp from Don't Forget to Write. The Liquid Leaf is beautiful & easy to use.  I clear embossed "Note" for shine.
For Floral Impressionism I used The Sweet Life, Don't Forget to Write & Text Style.  
The inks are Sweet Blush, Melon Berry, Mink Julep, Spring Moss, Fine Linen & Memento Toffee Crunch. It did take a couple tries to figure out which of the stamp layers to use, but I love the end result--soft & feminine. I'm also entering the 30 Day Coloring challenge.
Thanks for sticking with me--last card is for Mastering Drips & Splatters.  
I couldn't resist trying the yarn dipped in watercolor. Even though I mixed the paint with more water & got a different look, I really like it.  I watercolored a scrap of the wc paper so my die cut word from Don't Forget to Write would match the blue splatters. The mat & sentiment are Royal Velvet.  I'm also entering The Playground & Double D.  Take care if you're in a heatwave.  I won't complain after experiencing the high humidity of the East coast!
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26 comments:

  1. Holy smokes Greta, you are on a PTI roll girl!! Wow are these ever pretty. Love the first one with the sweet tiny tag you added. Your starry night card is exceptional, absolutely beautiful!! The last one is so artsy. Fabulous cards my friend, each and every one!

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  2. WOW Greta you have been busy! They are all beautiful!

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  3. wow!! you really had a productive weekend - was looking forward to seeing what you did with the gold leaf paint - love it with the black and white.

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  4. Greta these are just beautiful, love the star card.xx {aNNie}

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  5. Oh Greta, these are a wonderful bunch of cards. Love them all!

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  6. Greta what a fun and fabulous bunch of cards. Looks like you had a wonderful time with your SAF. There is something to be said for uninterrupted crafting time.

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  7. amazing set of cards, greta!! you really nailed all of the pti techniques!!

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  8. Greta you are rocking all the techniques! Love the gold with stripes ,your night Sky card is gorgeous and the background on The last one amazing!

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  9. WOW, Greta, you've been SO productive. (Yes, it would be so fun to create together.) All your cards are simply fabulous! You ROCKED the techniques. If I had to select my favorite cards, I would select the one with gold and the last card. Beautifully done!

    YAY, a few days this week we are supposed to be below 100 degrees, and there is even rain in the forecast. ♥♥

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  10. You really have been busy Greta. Great cards every one of them

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  11. I love everyone of these. The Starry Night is just beautiful. I just watched the video of that last night. Your trees came out just perfect and the stars are starry. I need to get on the gold bandwagon because that is just stunning and I love the scalloped edge of the card.

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  12. WOW you've been busy Greta! These are all just beautiful! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Shades of Purple’ challenge! We hope you’ll come back often.

    Darlene
    DOUBLE D Challenge Blog
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please stop in for a visit!

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  13. So enjoyed your stunning cards, fabulous inspiration and wonderful creativity....Thank you x

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  14. Oh my goodness girl! You have such a large group of stunning cards. I can not pick a favourite as they are all so lovely!
    Your mojo was certainly working...I like that there are so many different types of designs and techniques!

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  15. You are one busy lady with your cards! And, they are all so beautifu!! I am very drawn to your starry night card! The background is stunning! I could stare at it forever!:-)

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  16. WOW! What an impressive group of cards, Greta! (I typed Great again. These show why I mistype your name all the time.) So many wonderful techniques!

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  17. I love all of these cards Greta! You sure are on a roll - ha, like Bonnie I usually type your name as great too as well :) Loving your snippets entry card of course.

    Sorry I'm a bit late running round commenting.

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  18. Wow! You've been busy! I love the backgrounds you've created, and the die cuts. Your purple splatty card is ideal for our Double D Shades of Purple challenge. I just love a watercolor background. Thanks for joining us!

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  19. These are all stunning but I especially love the gilded frame. You have been busy!

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  20. This is such a FAB set of cards. They are all gorgeous. You ar eon a roll! :)

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  21. I think all of these cards are just so beautiful. I especially like the Starry Night. Love the contrast of that watercolor sky and the dark acrylic paint. Georgeous! I am also loving your blog space. Nice work, Greta!

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  22. Oh my Greta! They are all so beautiful but I am in complete awe in front of "Starry Night"
    Hugs~

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  23. My gosh! You've been on a roll! These are all wonderful. You've tried so many different techniques and that's way cool.

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  24. Please forgive me...I've gotten so far behind in my visits, and you've been a busy girl! You've done an amazing job on every one of your cards, Greta! I'm really impressed with all the techniques...especially your 'Starry Night'! I've never seen such beautiful blending with PTI inks...you really nailed it, my friend!

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  25. Cheering and applauding your SAF entries; each one so lovely, with techniques that you've accomplished like a "master." Your Starry Night...WOW!! Incredible blending!
    Hugs~c

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