Papertrey Ink June Blog Hop

This month's PTI blog hop challenge was to be inspired by this photo:

"We thought we would start a short inspirational series with the Blog Hops for the next few months as a fun way to spice things up! This month we are providing you with a beautiful photo to help trigger some creative ideas with color! This inspirational photo is just dreamy and it's the perfect thing to give you a creative jumpstart that will lead to nothing but fabulous results! We look forward to seeing everyone's interpretations using this inspiration!"

I love the photo that was chosen. I live with 4 males and a male dog, so I don't have a lot of inspiration that involves pink and ruffles. So, I was particularly drawn to the pink ruffle dress. I recently bought some really pretty ribbon by Tim Holtz that reminded me of that pink ruffle dress. But, the ribbon is white. So, I dyed it pink.

I simply used some pink re-inker and water and soaked the ribbon until it was the color pink that I wanted. Here are some pictures showing the process:

This picture shows the before and after.

And, with that now-pink ribbon, I came up with this card:

Thanks, PTI, for the inspiration! And, thank you for stopping by!

Pink Thank You

I am blessed to have a wonderful PTI forum friend, Amy, who was so very generous to send me one of her extra anniversary sets. Thank you so much, Amy!

I don't have many flower sets. Not because I don't like flowers (I love them), but because money is tight and I buy my craft supplies on a need basis. Since I have 3 boys, my craft needs are mostly non-flowery.

Ever since I was surprised by the stamp set in my mailbox, I have to say, I can't seem to put Botanical Silhouettes down! I love all the flower options there are and how versatile it really is.

I was really inspired by this card by Debbie Olson in the PTI gallery, and had to make one for myself. Here is my version.

Thanks for stopping by!

For the Coach

My oldest, DJ, was in soccer for the first time this spring. He started out so awkward that first game and has progressed really well these past weeks. He even scored a goal!

His last game is next week Saturday, and I wanted to make a little something for his teammates and coach, so I made some frames to put the team picture in.

The good news is, I really like how the frame turned out. It started out as a $1 unfinished wood frame from Michaels. I painted it white with regular old acrylic paint (it took 3 coats), and then used All Star Team from PTI to stamp the images in black craft ink. **You absolutely need to seal the frame with a spray selaer when you are done stamping. The ink smears really easy, even when heat set.**

The bad news is that the team picture I took last Saturday didn't turn out at all and I hope that one of the other parents will be able to email a picture they took. I am a terrible photographer! Horrible. Need to take a class for sure.

I also made a Thank You card for the coach. The coaches are all volunteers and I wanted the coach to know that I appreciate her time. I was inspired by a card from someone else's blog, but I am sorry, I cannot find it now. It had a similar lay out, but it had balls that were bouncing. I thought it was a PTI design team member, but I just spent an hour looking for the card and couldn't find it. I'm sorry!

Thanks for stopping by!

And The Winner Is.......

Cathy Weber!

Congratulations, Cathy! A fellow Papertrey Posse member! I already have your address so I will get your Paper Crafts Volume 9 in the mail this week.

The winner was drawn the old fashion way; by pulling a name out of a hat. Everyone who left a message on the May 19 blog post between May 19 and May 23 was entered, and my sweet husband pulled the winner's name from one of his many baseball caps.

My goal this week is to actually get a project posted. Lets see how that goes. lol

Thanks for stopping by!

Blog Candy!

I was super excited last week when I found out that I won the Mother's Day giveaway on the Paper Crafts blog Paper Crafts Connection. Look at the great prize I won!

Isn't that apron adorable??? I love Fancy Pants!

Part of the prize is a copy of the new Card Creations Volume 9.

But, I already have Card Creations. So, I am giving away the one that I just received in the mail from Paper Crafts. All you need to do it leave a comment. I will pick a winner on Sunday night and announce the winner here on my blog on Monday.

Thanks for stopping by!

A May Wedding Card

Spring is here and love is in the air. My anniversary was Sunday, there was a big wedding, in case you didn't hear, in England, and we received our second wedding invitation for this summer in the mail today.

I have been inspired. I finally ordered Enjoy the Ride last week and haven't been able to put it down. I should have order this set a long time ago!

Here is a close up of the happy couple's car.

This is one of the rare projects that I am proud of. It turned out like I pictured it in my head and that usually doesn't happen. Something usually gets lost in translation.

Thanks for stopping by!

Easter and a Birthday

I have been so busy this past month! Lots of co-workers birthdays and Easter along with sick children and work. Although I didn't have much time to post in April, I did make some projects. And, even though Easter is over I thought I would share with you the treats I made for my oldest's preschool class.

Here is a close up of the "boy" one (being that it doesn't have any pink, says DJ)

I absolutely LOVE Polka Dot Parade, but know I have over used it the past few months. Time to pull out another pad of PTI pattern paper, I think!

And, here is a little box that I made for one of my co-worker's birthday. I used Nichole Heady's favor box that I got in the freebie section on her blog. Here is the link in case you don't have it.

And the view from above. I filled it with Hershey Kisses in spring colors.

Well, it is way past my bedtime. Good night, and thanks for stopping by!