September 25, 2010

Papertrey September Blog Hop Challenge

Another Blog Hop. Woo Hoo! I Love that some companies are now opening up their blog hops to their customers! Yeah!!

This month’s challenge is to show off skills you’ve learned from a fellow stamper. I’ve learned a lot about layouts from Mishie. I’m 99% sure that the layout I copied for this card was hers.

PTI car baby card

I’m afraid the colours look a bit weird here. Sometimes I have the worst time getting the colours to look right. Same set up, same lighting, same background and camera settings; one picture’s colours are perfect, the next isn’t. I find pastels are the hardest to get right.

Everyone who knows me, knows that baby cards are my favourite. I love how this card is soft and pretty but not a typical baby card at all. Whomever thought to add a baby sentiment to this set was a genius! I was very proud that I got the outline, solid stamp and the licence plate stamp all lines up perfectly! The first time I ever used it too.

Another tip I learned from someone on the PTI DT was to line up the headlights when stamping the solid image to get it lines up perfectly; glad I remembered that because it worked so well! no idea where, but I also learned the embossing technique I used for the background out there in blogland. It was perfect to add texture without adding another colour or pattern.

Enjoy, Rebecca

RECIPE
Stamps:
PTI
Ink: Memento black, pretty in pink, baja, lavender-SU! peeled paint, scattered straw, antique linen-Distress Inks
Paper: kraft-CDS, DP-PTI, ivory flecked CS-PTI, sahara sand-SU! (card base)
Accessories: vintage laces, ribbon-stash, buttons-PTI, Copic markers, foam dots-Jody Morrow, MS scoring board

25 comments:

Kay D said...

So sweet! I love the patterned panels, and how cute is that button and lace border!
Love it!

Cathy Weber said...

I don't have this set, but your card and experience stamping it for the first time has convinced me. You did a great job lining it all up and the papers you chose are perfect. Great job on the blog hop.

Sue Ann said...

cute cute cute

Rhonda said...

Love the soft colors.

Laura Isham said...

that is one of the cutest baby cards I've ever seen. adorable.

Kerry Crockett said...

Adorable card! Such a cute design.

Marge said...

Super cute; SOOO NEED this set!!!

Sue Lelli said...

This is SUPER CUTE! LOVE it and congrats on winning! How exciting!!!

Camilla said...

Very sweet card! Love the panels with the matching buttons and lace border!

Aimes said...

What a great use of different DPs - totally capturing Mish's style here!
Oooh and congrats on being a winner on the Blog Hop :D
Hugs,
Aimes
x

Anonymous said...

Awww this is so sweet!
What a great use of the stamps! Wow! Congrats on your win!!!! woooooooohoooooooooo!

Crafting Katie said...

Really beautiful card! That lace really makes the buttons pop!

Jenny said...

This is such a lovely and original idea for a baby card - just gorgeous!!! Love your row of striped patterned papers. Jenny

Babies-Beth said...

How cute, and congrats for winning, too! As a baby card maker, I will case some of this, lol!!!

Jen Carter said...

How cute! I love how you added the buttons on top of the lace!

Paula Laird said...

So soft and sweet!

Nerina said...

What a totally and completely cutie girly bug you've created here - your elements are just perfect! This is so pretty - and I'm thrilled that you were a Hop winner!

Kristii said...

So way cute!!! Congratulations on your win!!!!

Taheerah said...

This is gorgeous, such a perfect mix of pastel colours!

peggysue said...

Oh how pretty this is! I own that set, great layout for it!

k prakken said...

What a great baby card. I love your combination of patterned paper on the bottom. Congrats for being a winner.

Michelle Wooderson said...

Very cute, I love it!

Jeanne said...

Absolutely precious card! I love the details with the lace, buttons and patterned papers. Love the way you attached the car with the ribbon. Truly, a stunning project!

Heather Rogers said...

Very sweet! Love the baby bug and cute lave trim. Congrats to you too girl! :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Rebecca, congrats on winning the Blog-Hop - and I'm so glad you did as your card is SO fabulous I CASEd it ! My effort is over on http://me35.wordpress.com/2010/10/02/wedding-car-card/

Thank you so much for giving me another reason to love this set !

Margaret C