Perfect timing for all the fun at PTI as I didn't have to hunt for inspiration to get back into stamping after my trip.
Love that the monthly PTI Blog Hop wasn't cancelled even though the SAF deadline isn't until tomorrow morning. The more chances Mr Random has to find me, the better--haha! Fresh & clean inspiration with Berry Sorbet, Aqua Mist, Soft Stone & Blueberry Sky. I still needed to try Watercolor Like a Master, so combined the challenges.
Lots of practice needed, but I had fun using images from Garden Gild Mini Kit & a sentiment from Meadow Greens stamped in Versafine Smokey Gray. Fortunately I had a quatrefoil embossing folder which kept the panel from going into the trash. I'm also entering SSS Monday.
Hubby needs a thank you for one of his male cousins. The Masterpiece Inspiration by Matisse gave me the idea to cover much of a panel with leaves.
I used Turning a New Leaf & dots from Harvest Berries with 4 green inks: Spring Moss, Mint Julep, Simply Chartreuse & New Leaf. The sentiment from Take Three Summer is stamped in Memento Toffee Crunch which I think goes well with the Classic Kraft card front. I'm also entering Word Art Wednesday.
I couldn't find a PTI stamp to use for Pointillism Play, but I do want to give that technique a try in the future.
My last card is for Color Blocking. The definition I found said you combine colors opposite each other on the color wheel. I ended up with a fun, happy card using the stem stamp & flower die from Flower Fusion #9 with Lemon Tart, Winter Wisteria, Pink Lady, Mint Julep, Spring Rain & Summer Sunrise. The sentiment from Heart to Heart #2 is white embossed. I'm also entering Retro Rubber as these have been in my stash for over 3 years.
I've had a ball letting chores wait & spending all my time walking Fritz & making cards. Now I better get back to real world duties & mail some cards! Thanks so much for all the sweet comments which really make my day.
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.
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!
Just back from a trip to the East Coast. Fritz is ecstatic to be home! In my book there's nothing like the greeting of a furbaby! We had a great time & it was fun to see places we'd never been. Can't wait to get back to stamping--hopefully my mojo didn't stay back east--haha! Before leaving I picked out this PTI card I especially enjoyed making using my Zigs. It's my entry for the Friday Night Gallery Reception.
Needless to say I'm way behind, but will catch up with everyone soon. Thanks so much for stopping by.
My mom was actually a sportswear model at Ayres Dept Store in Indianapolis when she was 17 years old. I did not follow in her footsteps (Big HaHa!) but I did have a ball altering my white tank top & posing for hubby to take a picture. This top (which somehow became a size smaller than when I bought it--couldn't be I changed!) was in a drawer, forgotten. Couldn't justify spending money on a white t-shirt, so hopefully this qualifies.
Over 10 years ago I bought 7 bottles of gorgeous Lumiere paints after taking a class where we altered ivory colored tote bags. Some of the people created masterpieces that could have been sold. I do enjoy using mine to carry stamping magazines & always planned to try another one. Love the old butterfly stamp--need to dig it out & use it! I've occasionally used the paints on paper, but this week was the first time on fabric since the class.
I began by making a stencil (recycled glossy coated advertising) with the large PTI Turning a New Leaf die. Cardboard from a cereal box was put inside the tank, the stencil was taped down & I sponged on the paint. Had to do a tiny bit of masking for the second image after playing around on paper to figure out what I wanted. Surprisingly, the paint didn't even go through to the inside.
The felt flowers are done with 2 dies from PTI Gilded Garden. Another first--I sewed seed beads in the flower centers. It was easy once I finally got my needle threaded & realized you don't string them together, but stitch each one. Very simple design, but gave me such a feeling of accomplishment when I finished it! Truly the little things can bring joy when you least expect it. I know there are lots of amazing shirts to see in the Friday Night Fashion Show & I appreciate you taking time to check out mine. Even if you're not participating, don't miss the video the PTI Team did for tonight--it's so, so fun!
Looking forward to tomorrow's activities, but would be more fun to do it with friends. Then again, I can stay in my PJs if I want! Edited to add: I'm entering my shirt in the Anything Goes challenge at SSS Wednesday.
I've had a ball letting chores wait & spending all my time walking Fritz & making cards. Now I better get back to real world duties & mail some cards! Thanks so much for all the sweet comments which really make my day.
Sure glad PTI SAF lasts 3 days, so I was able to finish a couple more cards. This one is for the Runway Inspired Challenge from Betsy Veldman. The dress is adorable & I love the 3 blue inks which I happen to have: Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky & Enchanted Evening. Jennifer McGuire inspired me, although I didn't use Perfect Pearls. Instead, after masking & inking, I dry embossed & spritzed the entire panel with Tattered Angels Pearl. 
The leaves are die cut & heat embossed using PTI Turning a New Leaf & PTI heavy weight vellum & added a PTI Tiny Tag. Love this ribbon--wish I'd bought more than 1 yard. I'm also entering the challenge at SSS Monday to use 3 ink colors. I'll be back shortly with my last SAF card. Thanks for stopping by.
Over 10 years ago I bought 7 bottles of gorgeous Lumiere paints after taking a class where we altered ivory colored tote bags. Some of the people created masterpieces that could have been sold. I do enjoy using mine to carry stamping magazines & always planned to try another one. Love the old butterfly stamp--need to dig it out & use it! I've occasionally used the paints on paper, but this week was the first time on fabric since the class.
I began by making a stencil (recycled glossy coated advertising) with the large PTI Turning a New Leaf die. Cardboard from a cereal box was put inside the tank, the stencil was taped down & I sponged on the paint. Had to do a tiny bit of masking for the second image after playing around on paper to figure out what I wanted. Surprisingly, the paint didn't even go through to the inside.
