Vintage Picnic Basket

Todays PaperTrey Ink challenge was to use a stamp set that is on the retirement list. I think that this Vintage Picnic set might have been one of the first stamp sets I bought from PTI. I know I have used it many times over the years and definitely got my moneys worth out of it. I also used one of the new mix and mat dies as it reminded me of a basket weave.

Florals

I used the stamp from the Friendship Jar Flowers to make this card. All pinks for a breast cancer survivor. I also used the sentiment from Vintage Picnic Sentiments (because I had it out for the next challenge, as its a retiring set) and it fit perfect with this card. I love using the middle die in the mix and mat die sets to add texture without cutting a mat.

Another Sketch

I love doing sketch challenges and couldn't resist doing another anniversary challenge from PaperTrey Ink. I'm really enjoying the Mix and Mat dies and finding ways to use them in different combinations.

Sketch Recipe

 

I love a good sketch challenge and there were so many choices at PaperTrey Ink. This sketch from Michelle jumped out at me because it was so clean and simple. I had several stamp sets pulled out to use but settled on my Bakers Dozen because I needed another birthday card.

Different Types of Paper

The challenge today at PaperTrey Ink was to use different types of papers on your card. I used some dictionary paper and some old patterned paper from my stash. I stamped some leaves on the dictionary paper but it's hard to see in the photo. I used four different PaperTrey stamps sets on this card, which has to be a record for me. I also made my own felt flower which was fun. Can't wait to send this card.

Free Butterfly

I got this butterfly stamp free with my order from Papertrey Ink during Stamp-A-Faire. I am very excited to use it. I heat embossed it and then used oxide inks to make the watercolor background. I really like how it turned out. Can't wait to make another card.

Small Images Repeated

 

This was a fun challenge for Papertrey Ink to use a small image and to repeat it. I used a little bee from my Honey Bees stamp set and I die cut the hexagons with my cover plate. I needed a thank you note to send so perfect timing. It's fun to used little stamps in a way you don't usually use them.