Monday, October 25, 2010

October Papertrey Ink Blog Hop

It's time for the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop! This month's theme is to create a project celebrating a winter holiday other than Christmas. 



I used two of my favorite stamp sets, Limitless Labels and 2008 Holiday Tags, for these projects. Ocean Tides cardstock and ribbon with a little kraft and cream were perfect for a wintery color scheme for my gift tag and card.

For the gift tag, I punched 1" and 1 3/4" inch circles from a Basic Grey tag. Then I stamped and embossed a tag and a sentiment and popped them up with foam squares. Some platinum perfect pearls, ocean tides ribbon and chocolate bakers twine complete the look. 



I made a coordinating card with Ocean Tides cardstock and a piece of Basic Grey patterned paper. I stamped and embossed the dove tag on cream cardstock and created a coordinating border by stamping the label stamp several times on cream cardstock. The card is finished with a scalloped strip of kraft cardstock that was swiped with some Antique Linen Distress Sticklesto add some vintage, subtle sparkle. 


Before this challenge, I hadn't noticed how well these two sets worked together in scale and design. That's what I love about these blog hop challenges. I get so much inspiration by working with my stamps in a new way. 

I hope you enjoy this month's Papertrey Ink blog hop entry. Hop on over to Nichole's blog to see more great projects or to add your own link.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (ocean tides, kraft and cream)
Ribbon: Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: Deck The Halls from the Basic Grey Fruitcake collection
Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Limitless Labels, 2008 Holiday Tags)
Ink: Papertrey Ink (Fresh Snow), Colorbox (Harbor, Seaglass)
Punch: Fiskars
Embossing Powder: Judikins (detail clear), Sparkle N Sprinkle (shimmer)
Glitter Glue: Stickles

25 comments:

Jen Carter said...

So pretty! Love both projects!

Laura Isham said...

Pretty! I love how you layered so many patterns effortlessly.

Adele Fowler said...

so pretty!! love the sparkle :)

Keva said...

These are so pretty. I love the glittery effect and the patterned papers are great!

Dana said...

Stunning and unique. Just wonderful!

Red Sox Mama said...

Absolutely gorgeous!Love the glitter, colors and layering.

Babies-Beth said...

I love your card! Off to search for Basic Grey paper with pine needles, lol lol lol!!

Mariah said...

Love the color combo and the coordinating tag. So pretty!

Carol's Ink Spot said...

Very pretty! Love the sparkle of your tag and the card is beautiful!

Lea L. said...

Cuteness, Christi!! Love the papers you used, and that tag is fab!! Great job with the PTI Blog Hop challenge! ♥♥♥

Sue Lelli said...

LOVE these tags with the BG papers! LOVE the glitter! Both FAB creations!

Kara said...

pretty cards!

Terri said...

Nice job on both of them!

Rosanne said...

Lovely!

Kelly S. said...

Beautiful dp and love your use of Holiday tags!

Marge said...

Fabulous tags -- LOVE them both!!!

Cammie said...

These are so GORGEOUS!

Unknown said...

Great take for the challenge! love the tags, so beautiful!

Terri Trotter Earley said...

Such neat projects. Great job with the PTI challenge.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Paula Laird said...

These are so pretty! love the embossing!

Kristii said...

Sooooo pretty!!!! I love all the beautiful touches!!!!

Linda said...

Pretty projects. I like how you worked with the patterned paper and embellished a purchased tag.

pattylt said...

Very pretty card. Love the winter feel and love the embossing! Nice stuff!

DF said...

Beautiful! I love the colour schemes and layouts!!

jen said...

these are great!! I LOVE the shimmer!

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