PTI Blog Hop

WOW!!!  It has been a LONG time.  First my virus trouble then when my computer guy fixed the virus he removed my program that I downloaded my pictures to, then Spring Break (we had a wonderful time. I'll post later about that), then I had to get a new picture program, so, here I am!



We are excited to get back to our inspiration challenges for the blog hop each month. For the month of March we wanted to focus on sunshine and the upcoming spring season. What better way to do so than with a fresh color scheme of aqua & yellow. Use the inspiration piece as a jumping point for your color scheme, pattern combinations, overall design or whatever else inspires your creativity. We look forward to seeing your creations!

Here is my take.

A 4 1/4x5 1/2 white cardstock base.  I used a card by Jennifer McGuire as my inspiration.  I cut a 2 1/2x5 1/2 strip of Yellow Happy Spots paper.  2 strips of 1/8x5 1/2 Aqua Mist paper were attached to either side.  Ok, true confession time.  I have admitted it before I am A little cheap.  I spend a LOT on my supplies so I try and cut corners where I can.  I LOVE PTI felt, but lets admit it, it is EXPENSIVE!  I make a LOT of cards.  You know I sell them for missions so I cannot afford to sell a card for $2 and have $1 of felt on the card.  But, I like the colors.... so today I experimented.  I took a piece of my vintage cream felt, mixed several drops of Aqua Mist re-inker and water and dyed my on Aqua Mist felt!  I think it came out GREAT.  I might have made it a little darker as it lightened when it dried, but.... all in all I am happy, and the price is right!  I will be doing more of that, next time I will use 100% wool felt.  I bet white would have taken the color better.  So, I used my felt and cut 2 of the Spiral die from Movers and Shakers.  I cut one in half to get the 2 smaller roses.  Aqua Mist leaves from Turning a New Leaf and a Lemon Tart oval from Oval Limitless Layers.  A white oval cut on my Cricut was stamped with Aqua Mist ink.  I used a Happy Day stamp set (I won that one in the Daily release contest!)

So sorry I have been MIA.  I have a lot to share over the next few days!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan