retrosketches #121 & ColorQ #248

Entering a couple of challenges I have not play in previously. Retro Sketches is one I have stalked for a long time through Laurie Willison's blog, and have often been drawn to the sketches. As a newly retired person, I hope to be playing along with challenges much more often.
Here is this week's sketch:

And here is my interpretation:

I am also linking this to this week's ColorQ Challenge #248

Supplies:

Cardstock Papertrey Ink

Mirrorcard: Marco's Papers

Designer papers: Doodlebugs Red White and Blue

Stamps: Papertrey Red White and Blue, Let Freedom Rink

Dies: Papertrey Tipped Top dies (star outline), Cover Plate: Stars, Aida Impression Plate

Ink: Papertrey Pure Poppy, Tsukeniko Silver Shimmer

Ribbon: JoAnne's

CAS(E) this Sketch #82 & ColorQ #248

 I ran across this new-to-me challenge blog at CAS(E) this Sketch. I've also been a Patriotic kick the past week or so, so this seemed like the way to let my card take shape.

This is this week's sketch:  

I flipped the sketch to create this card:

I am also linking this up to this week's ColorQ Challenge #248.

Supplies:
Cardstock Papertrey Ink
Mirrorcard: Marcos Papers
Designer paper: Doodlebug Stars and Stripes
Stamps: Papertrey Ink Red White and Blue
Dies: MFT Rosette, PTI Tipped Tops die, Linen and Canvas impression plate
Ink: Papertrey Pure Poppy, Fresh Snow; Detail White embossing powder

Make It Monday #168: Baby Wipe Stamping

Another quick post for a Papertrey Ink Make It Monday challenge from Ashley Newell.

You can see the video here. It required a little experimenting with color combos to come up with a baby-wipe "pad" that didn't turn out too muddy.

I stamped the flower along the edge of white card stock, over-stamped in black with the outline image then fussy cut down the right edge. The white panel is then layered over Hibiscus Burst card stock. Definitely want to try this again with other color combos.

Stamps and die: Pretty Peonies, Keep It Simple: Sympathy

Cardstock, ribbon: Papertrey

Ink: Hibiscus Burst, Harvest Gold, Aqua Mist; Versafine Onyx Black

KairserKraft pearls colored with Copics

Make It Monday #166: Debossing Stamped Images

A quick post for this week's MIM. This is a pretty simple card as compared to my usual designs. I was trying to embrace all that white space, and finally am at peace with this card. (I channeled a couple of PTI designers I am fond of...)
I still had my Inchie Arts mat boards on my desk from my last post and decided to use one for this challenge. These lovelies deboss just beautifully. I think I will be using them more often, as their smooth surface lends to so many coloring mediums and techniques.

Supplies:
Papertrey Stamps and die: Feather Finery
Papertrey Inks: Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Tropical Teal
Versafine Onxy Black
Inchie Arts: 3" mat board
Card stock: Papertrey Ink, SSS Woodgrain
Sequins: Pretty Pink Posh

Avery Elle - AEI♥U Challenge #6 Mother’s Day!

I've not entered an Avery Elle challenge previously, and this was a lot of fun. I recently purchased the AE pigment inks (LOVE!) and used them almost exclusively on this card. The floral bouquet is stamped using a "ghost" technique, laying down a layer of Pure White, and over-stamped with Raspberry and Celery inks. I really like this effect. I didn't have a Mom stamp, so used a Silhouette cut file which I layered for a 3D effect. (If you are looking for my PTI MIM challenge card, it is here)

Supplies used:

Stamps: Avery Elle Thanks A Bunch, Handwritten Notes

Ink: Avery Elle pigment, Colorbox pigment (brown embossed "really")

Cardstock: all Papertrey Ink

White dots on Mom - Signo Uniball White

Diamond Stickles

Paperytrey Make It Monday #163: Envelope Wraps

Another Make It Monday challenge at Papertrey Ink. I made this card to send to a friend on the PTI forum who did something very nice for me awhile back. So decided to play along with this week's challenge and "fancy up" this envelope.  I used sticker paper so this should have no difficulty going through the postal machines...I hope! (The address was filled out before I took a photos, which is why it is covered up here - did't think she'd appreciate me publishing her home addy on the web :)

Supplies:

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink Make It Market Kit #1

White Adhesive Sheets - PTI

Stamps: Make It Market Kit #1, Gratitude Journal

Ink: Delicate Gold, Colorbox pigment ink, Papertrey Ink Dye Inks

Sequins: Pretty Pink Posh

Dies: Notched Hearts Banner Die

Yellow Stickles

More Botanical Silhouettes

I made this card while I had Botanical Silhouettes out for my last card. I sent this to a friend who lost her young son three months ago in a motorcycle crash. Even though she is trying to return to her new "normal" I know she remains in great pain from which she will never fully recover. I try to send her a little something every few weeks just to let her know I am thinking of her.

All products are from Papertrey Ink.