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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Papertrey Ink April Blog Hop


Happy Thursday dear friends!!  I'm so excited to say that I actually made a card!!!  I've been missing my crafty time lately!  Good news is, I've had several card orders that I've had to fill the last couple of weeks and for that I'm very thankful!  I can't tell you though, how it feels to craft just for the fun of it and it totally brings joy to my soul!!  I love the PTI Blog Hop Challenges and this one was very challenging for me!!  Here's the challenge:
The-Challenge
Blog-hop-inspiration
PHOTO CREDITS  ::: cherry logo ::: butterfly ::: aa ::: fancy ::: take two ::: blessed ::: nichole's hello card ::: melissa's star card :::maile's striped card:::
It only takes a little *something* to take a project from ho-hum to amazing!  Even something as small as tilting your images or sentiments at an angle can have a huge impact.  This month we are challenging you to create a project that features something tilted.  Position a frame at an angle, tilt your text, add a background strip diagonally, create a border that has an incline, slant a sentiment block, the sky is truly the limit!  We look forward to seeing your projects!
and here's my take on the challenge:
This design was a little different for me, but different can be good.  I love getting out of my box and trying new things!  I did use one of my all time favorite PTI stamp sets for this card though.  The Sweet Life roses are so perfect and striking and they just make me happy!!  I lost my leaf die though, thank goodness they aren't hard to dut out!!  I layered the roses on top of one of the new Big Ticket Basics.  Love those tickets!! I know I'll be using them a ton!!
I used Pure Poppy to stamp the roses and New Leaf to stamp the leaves.  I added a Loop De Loop border and topped it with a Smokey Shadow cardstock strip.  Very Basic and just a little elegant!  I made this card for a dear sweet friend of mine and I hope she likes it!!  She has the biggest heart of anyone I know!!
Supplies Used:
Papertrey Ink Stamper's Select White and Smokey Shadow Cardstock
Papertrey Ink The Sweet Life Stamps and Dies\
Papertrey Ink Big Ticket Basics Stamps and Dies
Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy and New Leaf Ink
Papertrey Ink The Cutting Garden Stamps
Papertrey Ink Loop De Loop Die
Pink Paislee Cottage Farms 6x6 Paper Pad

Thanks for stopping by!!  I treasure all my crafty friends!!
Kristii
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44 comments:

  1. Tracey McNeelyApril 25, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Beautiful card Kristi. Those roses are gorgeous!

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  2. craftmatesApril 25, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    What an elegant card. Love your colour combo and those roses are so sweet. - Irma

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  3. MichelleApril 25, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Wow! Stunning card, Kristii! So elegant!

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  4. LeeApril 25, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Love this. Beautifully done and the roses really are striking.

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  5. StephHApril 25, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Kristii, I always love your work. This one is simply perfect in every way! Great composition.

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  6. LindaApril 25, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    This is so pretty. Love it.

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  7. Nancy Penir April 25, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Wonderful elements created this card. Love the Lacey look of the loop de loop die. And the ticket behind the floral, really creative!

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  8. Leigh PennerApril 25, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Beautiful! I love the framed tucked behind the roses!

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  9. AnonymousApril 25, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Very pretty!!

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  10. AudreyApril 25, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    What an amazing card! You do magical things with those roses. I love every single element. The white on white loopy border is perfect!!

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  11. Debra MillerApril 25, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Love the contrast, lovely and elegant

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  12. MichelleApril 25, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Oh, such a beautiful card-amazing details!

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  13. KaraApril 25, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    so very pretty!!

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  14. ChunyuanApril 25, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    so beautiful and elegant. love the color as well.

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  15. Elizabeth S.April 25, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Such a beautiful card!

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  16. CarolanneApril 25, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    This is so pretty! Love the colors and the layout. The swirl trim adds just the right touch!

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  17. Vera Yates (Ling)April 25, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Beautiful & elegant!

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  18. carol (krillsister)April 25, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    What an elegant card. Love the pattern pape ryou chose. The ticket picking from behind the roses is perfect. Great layout.

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  19. MarionApril 25, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Wow - this is stunning!

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  20. Larissa HeskettApril 25, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    WOW!! Such a BEAUTIFUL Card!! I LOVE your take on the Tilted Challenge!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

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  21. JoyceApril 25, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    This is just gorgeous. Those roses are beautiful, and I love your layout. I'm pinning it--I think it is a great way to use some patterned papers, too.

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  22. MarthaApril 25, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Kristii, your card is simply gorgeous! I love the design & colors.

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  23. Jacquie SouthasApril 25, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Love the details like the ticket peeking out under the roses & the loopy border die!

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  24. Helen F.April 25, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Gorgeous color combo and those roses are stunning, Kristi! Your friend is going to love this thank you :)

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  25. GretaApril 25, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Now why couldn't I think of something like this?! One of my all-time favorite cards--just pinned it! Sweet Life is one of my favorites, too. Your tilted element is just perfect!

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  26. Meredith MacRitchieApril 25, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Oh, Kristii, this is SO gorgeous - and I think the ticket behind your blooms is the exact perfect touch! And I love how you used the loop border - I need to remember that!

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  27. Kelly GriglioneApril 25, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    So loving this card, Kristii! Love that only a small amount of white is showing. Also, the flower looks great layered on the big ticket. Wonderful design!

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  28. bjmartinApril 25, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Love the layout of this card, and those roses are beautiful!

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  29. Kathryn AApril 25, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    I love this! Classic colours and great design--a winning combo!

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  30. JenniferApril 25, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Really, really goregous! Love the colors...and the hidden ticket. Thank you for your kind comment too...=)

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  31. Kim HegginsApril 25, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    So beautiful and elegant...love all the black with those fabulous roses.

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  32. PettiApril 26, 2013 at 1:31 AM

    Love your sketch and your card is so pretty (as always!)

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  33. KarenApril 26, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    This is stunning! I don't know how I missed it going through the gallery. I love everything about it.

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  34. Jill NorwoodApril 26, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    Such a beautifully elegant card! Love the color scheme and that sweet loopy border!

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  35. MichelleApril 26, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    Absolutely beautiful, Kristii! Pure elegance!

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  36. Jennifer KApril 26, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    So pretty! I love that small print of the black paper balanced by the beautiful pink flowers.

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  37. Rema DeLeeuwApril 26, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Beautiful and very elegant....

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  38. UnknownApril 26, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    This card is gorgeous! I love your take on this challenge - just a beautiful beautiful card :)

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  39. Monika/BuzsyApril 28, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Gorgeous card Kristi. Love the beauitful roses with the black background... and how you stamped the greeting in the corner. Fabulous design.

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  40. AnonymousApril 29, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    Wow! This card is simply perfect! So, so elegant! I specially love how the roses pop against the dark background :)

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  41. Marcie RhysApril 29, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    This card doesn't look like it's out of your comfort zone. I love your layering, and the white of the ticket and loop edging. You're very good at stamping the roses; I really need to sit down and practice with that set. Thanks for hopping.

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  42. maria f.April 29, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Perfect choice of sentiment with that elegant flower image and your PP.

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  43. LindseyApril 30, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Love that bold print with those beautiful flowers...oh, and the trim, too. Such a beautiful card.

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  44. Scrappin4kim(Jennifer)April 30, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Love that loop de loop peeking out and great choice of patterned paper!!

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