PTI SAF 2014 - Exploring the 1920's #2

My second project for the 1920's. This time the embellishment is created entirely on clear card stock - allowing it to look as if it is floating on the card. The Celebrate sentiment is stamped on Kraft Twill ribbon - I am pleased to see how well it takes the ink.  The background is stamped with Kraft ink, as I couldn't bear to use any of the designer papers that came in the kit - they were so pretty!

PTI SAF 2014 - Exploring the 1920's

Welcome to the Roaring 20's! This is one period of time I think is the most interesting in US History. All the glitz and glamour - I think I could have fit right in - NOT! But still love the styles and general American life in this period - life just seemed so simple back then!

This was a very fun challenge with Heather Nichols. We created an embellishment with a special die to add sequins and glitter to replicate some of the jewelry of the 1920's.

My Project includes background paper I created using A Little Argyle and some silver glitter glue. The medallion is backed with red card stock to make it pop. 

SAF 2014 - Exploring the Renaissance #2

My second entry for SAF Renaissance Challenge. Another old technique I learned many years ago. The supplies I purchased at that time to do this technique remain in my craft room, so am happy to have this technique revived again! I didn't have much luck with the image in the kit and the hot wax so tried another little wooden stamp that seemed to work a little better for me. 

Most supplies PTI - Sentiment stamp is an oldie from PSX

SAF 2014 - Ancient Rome #2

Still having fun with that mosaic cover plate.  There is also a little design element that matches this mosaic background in this set. Lizzie used to create the coolest border - I bet I tried for an hour to get the same effect with that image and sorry to say, it got the better of me at this late hour. 

PTI SAF 2014 - Exploring the Renaissance

Third Era for SAF this morning is the Renaissance - exploring textiles and royalty. I have always had a thing about royalty, no matter the era. The color that frequently come to mind are purple and gold. 

Using the SAF set for this era, this is my project. This is not a new technique to me, but one I have not explored in years. Thank you Nichole for bringing this back to the forefront! 

I love this regal image and the frame dies included in the set - I think I will be using these frequently. 

I also pulled out a few parts of the first Make It Market Kit. Can you spot them?

(the background paper has been in my stash for many years - source unknown.)

PTI SAF 2014: Ancient Rome with Lizzie Jones

Lizzie is quickly becoming one of my favorites! Her SAF segment was a travel thru Ancient Rome and the artistic style known for that era. For my first design from this era, following her video instructions, I created a mosaic stamp using sticky-back foam. I love this idea, as I have many large cutting plates for which this technique will work - problem is, I don't want to take this new "stamp" image off my acrylic block! She didn't advise as to what to do about that!

I used the recent Beautiful Brushstrokes stamp set along with the mosaic cutting plate in the SAF set. 

All ink and card stock is Papertrey Ink. (Background on the card base created with a Magenta image)

(I am waiting for some embossing paste to dry to try the next challenge - Faux Fresco.)

PTI SAF 2014 - Morning Timer Challenge

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The first challenge of the morning is a wake-up call - make a card in 20 minutes using posted color schemes and sketches. These are to two I chose:

And here is my project. I wanted to add a little heart over the left side but ran out of time... will definitely add this on before I tuck this into my DH's bags when he leaves on his out-of-state hunt next month.