update and Xmas card

Hello all!  So sorry for being MIA.  I have been avoiding lengthy write ups on the computer because of an eye injury (or should I say a painful eye?).  I am heading to the optometrist tomorrow for an in depth look at my eye.  Initially I thought it was the onset of a migraine but it has been lasting for at least 4+ days now and is getting worse along with symptoms of nausea and dizziness.  I am ok if I am laying down but don't last too long moving around or exposed to bright lights.  I will keep you updated once I know what is going on.


So I am going to be brief today and share another one of my Christmas cards with you (remember I am creating them year round) as I may be taking a few more days off from long computer times.One thing I wanted to share is that I am LOVING my silhouette.  I couldn't resist sharing some cards using the die cuts too.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Create card base.  Stamp lower part of the card.
2. Create layers and snowflake die cut .
3. Punch border. Stamp sentiment.
4. Adhere layer, button and ribbon.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): sentiment and dots from Communique Curves by PTI, Tin Types by PTI
Cardstock: Vintage Cream bu PTI, Hawaii Shores by PTI, Kraft by PTI
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket
Ink: Dark Chocolate by PTI
Accent: Snowflake from Silhouette die cutting system, button by PTI, ribbon by PTI
Tool: Punch by Martha Stewart

Have a super day!
Alli

May Jiffy Girls

Can you believe it's that time again? Every month the J(ust)F(or)F(un) girls get together for an exciting challenge using the same patterned paper and stamped image.  Kim picked our sweet image called Tweeny Teen Rock On (Pure Innocence Line) by MFT and Lori picked this fresh and saavy patterned paper Petite Red Floral Paper (In Love collection) from the So Sophie line by MME.

I am always inspired for this challenge because the image/sentiment and paper are often not in my collection.  Anything new always gets my creative juice going.

INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Create card base and layers (note: the strip at the bottom of the card is actually the strip from the bottom of the patterned paper)
Step 2: Colour image and adhere sentiment on small piece of cardstock.
Step 3: Cut flowers using die cut.  Layer and place a paper threaded button on top.
Step 4: Adhere all layers. 

SUPPLIES

Stamp Set(s): sentiment and image from Tweeny Teen Rock On (Pure Innocence Line) by MFT,

Ink: True Black by PTI

Cardstock:Hawaiian Shores by PTI, True Black by PTI, Cream by Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Petite Red Floral  Paper from In Love Collection by MME

Accents: Button by PTI, Felt by PTI

Tools: Beautiful Blooms II #2 dies by PTI, Copic Markers

Make sure to check out the other card variations by my very talented jiffy friends...

Carole Burrage
Julie Campbell
Kim Hughes
Lori Craig  (May be posting at a later time).
Michele Boyer

On a side note I received an e-mail from one of my visitors who is having trouble linking me into Google Reader.  A message appears saying "it can't be found" (my blog) .  Has anyone else run across this?  I subscribe to new blogs weekly using Google Reader and have never run into that so I am at a loss as to explain it but thought perhaps others have also experienced the same thing?



Have a super day.
Alli

Stampin' with Glenda...

This past Sunday, Glenda Wyatt, who is one of my closest stamping friends, came over for a stamping session at my house.  As I mentioned previously, Glenda teaches stamping classes in my area.  I met her last July when I attended 2 of her classes during the Amuse-a-palooza week.  A*muse stamps have always been among my favourite stamps.  They are super fun to stamp and I just love all those whimsical sentiments. 

Knowing that I had a big week ahead, a stamping session was in order, not to mention hanging out with a super cool and uber talented gal.  I am not sure what it was, but Glenda and I just hit it off the moment we met.  We talk to each other like we've known each other for years.  I love friendships that are natural.  I am very grateful to know her and be able to stamp and swap stories with her too.  Hugs right at you Glenda!!

When Glenda arrives, cart in hand, she is prepared to make cards.  She hauls out the Amuse and I break out the PTI.  If you have never worked side by side another stamper, it's really fascinating.  I like to see how people work and what inspires them.  I guess you can say I observe a little and get to know a style and personality behind the artist and her card :) The first time I experienced that other than when I used to sell SU! and host workshops was with Sherrie Siemens right before Winter CHA in 2008.  That was my first PTI release and I had a card or project posted almost every day leading up to my release and of course I was away for most of my release because I traveled to Anaheim.  I learned a lot from Sherrie and of course have now learned a lot from Glenda.

Today's card is a simple one.  My fav part about this card is the colour combo oh and those butterflies too.  LOVE those butterflies.  Flutterby Flock and Best Wishes are both part of the spring release called Everything's Rosy.

Instructions
Step 1: Create card base and layers.
Step 2: Stamp butterflies, pour emboss powder, heat emboss powder.  Stamp sentiment.
Step 3: Attach knotted ribbon.
Step 4: Adhere all layers.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Flutterby Flock by Amuse Artstamps, Best Wishes by Amuse Artstamps
Cardstock: Hawaii Shores by PTI, Pure Black by PTI, Stamper's White by PTI, 
Ink: VersaMark by Tsukineko, Snow Cap by PTI
Accent: Black emboss powder, Ribbon by Amuse


On a side note, some of you have asked how the assessment went...it went well. We have discovered that our little boy (who is almost 8) was actually born left handed and has been using his right hand and most of the right side of his body for 8 years.  We are making the switch to left through a personalized designed program.  We are in it for the long haul but it should prove to be life changing.


Hugs,
Alli

an update and a card

I hope you all had a fantastic weekend.  Mine was full of school work, prep and end of the year things.  While the summer is considered "vacation" for teachers, many of us are working behind the scenes to make the new school year as flawless as possible.  Some of us are taking new courses to upgrade our teaching credentials while others are creating time tables and curriculum outlines, studying new curriculum, organizing classrooms or making a technology friendly classroom.  I have the pleasure of wrapping up my 2010 school year with portfolio meetings with the homeschool families I work with, and writing report cards as well as IEPs (individual education plans).  In addition, I am working with my homeschool families to develop a plan for the 2010-11 school year using an SLP (student learning plan).  Lots of acronyms but those small acronyms also create BIG work.

In addition to my regular work I also homeschooling my son and am planning his 2010-11 homeschooling year.  I purchased some of the very best materials during the homeschool convention in early May.  Because of my son's unique needs it is critical to have a plan in place (IEP) as early as possible.  My son is a funded student so we also have to include the EA (education assistant) and therapy in his school year too.  This is the time of year all those applications are due to prepare for September.  For those of you who follow me on facebook you will know a HUGE thing happened to us last month.  We found out the neurodevelopmentalist we have been waiting to see  (Linda Kane) was finally traveling to our neck of the woods and we secured an appointment with her.  I have been studying the neuro developmental approach for the past few years (through Linda's workshops as well as through an organization called the Handle Institute) so it is a dream to actually work with Linda one on one.  I have tremendous hope that she will provide a framework for our son that will help him overcome his daily challenges. We meet with her this week!! *Note: I first shared our story HERE.  I have posted several more times sharing more information over the years.  That was just the beginning of our journey.  Our son has been diagnosed with quite a bit more since that time.  It is suggested he is borderline autistic.  He is also quite gifted and has a learning disability.

It was a blast to be creating cards all of last week.  It always amazes me how quickly release time goes by.  I have been working on a few more projects using Take Three: Summer but will likely get them posted later this week as my son's appointment takes priority over everything this week. 

Deck the Halls

So today's card will provide some holiday inspiration.  Too early you say?  I usually start making holiday cards in January so that I have a good stock by mid October/early November.  It is so nice to have cards to draw from especially during the busy holiday season.  I find that if I leave my cards too late I never get them sent out.  KWIM?  But if I start early then I don't have any excuses.  

What I really like about this card is how quickly it can be made.  You know how I like CAS cards.  Especially when you have 50-100 to make every year.

Instructions:

Step 1: Create card base.  Use scor-bug to outline edges.
Step 2: Stamp circle and image on different coloured cardstock.
Step 3: Using a 1 1/4 inch circle punch cut images.
Step 4: Stamp sentiment.  Adhere images and attach ribbon.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): images from Communique Curves by PTI, sentiment from Holiday Button Bits by PTI
Cardstock: Vintage Cream by PTI, Pure Poppy by PTI, New Leaf by PTI, Dark Chocolate by PTI
Ink: Dark Chocolate by PTI, Vintage Cream by PTI
Accent: Ribbon by PTI
Tool: Scor-bug by Scor-pal

Have a super day and thank you so much for all your support last week and for stopping by today.  See you soon.

Alli

Take Three: Summer Day 5

It's the final day of sneak peaks before the release.  I can't tell you how excited I am today.  This set not only provides fresh images but so many opportunities to create amazing paper crafting projects.  Both the bird and flower can be used for so many occasions and through many of the season's with a change of ink and cardstock.

Bright Goodbyes

There is something about fresh summer colours and flower images that makes me feel warm inside.  Our weather was so bright and cheery that I had to include it in the photo.  It makes for such a chance from where I lived last year.  In fact May 15 marks our move date and we moved into our house on May 16 so we have almost been here for a year now.  It's nice to call it home.

Step 1: Create a base and layers.
Step 2: Stamp flower image using Pure Poppy on Vintage Cream and on the card base (you'll not I change the direction--that helps the flower lines seem more straight--or at least that is what I have been telling myself lol). 
Step 3:  Stamp sentiment using Pure Black and place ribbon.
Step 4: Adhere layers. 

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI, Polka Dot Basics by PTI
Cardstock: Vintage Cream by PTI, Pure Poppy by PTI, Spring Moss by PTI, Summer Sunrise by PTI
Patterned Paper: Quite Contrary Collection by MME
Ink: True Black by PTI, Pure Poppy by PTI
Accents: New Leaf Grograin Ribbon by PTI
Tools: Square Punch by EK Success

Wonderful Friends

I created a cute little flower (as seen in the bird stamp) as an additional stamp in the set to coordinate with bird image.  I have been having fun adding it to my cards during the release.  I was thrilled that the image fit into several of the polka dot strips found in Polka Dot Basics.  You'll see how I have added three colours (snow cap, dark chocolate and aqua mist) to the card and coordinated each of those colours in the polka dots.


Step 1: Create a base and layers.
Step 2: Stamp card base first with Polka Dot Basics and then with flower image from Take Three: Summer. Stamp mini flowers.
Step 3: Stamp bird and sentiment.
Step 4: Attach ribbon and scallop strip.
Step 5: Adhere layers. 

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI
Cardstock: Snow Cap by PTI, Dark Chocolate by PTI, Aqua Mist by PTI
Ink: Dark Chocolate by PTI, Aqua Mist by PTI, Snow Cap by PTI, Spring Moss by PTI
Accent: Ribbon by PTI
Tools: Scallop Punch by EK Success


Mini Thanks

I wanted to show you a neat way to use Take Three: Summer that is somewhat out of the box.  I began by creating a mini card and some mini accents for it too. I just love how dainty this card looks.


Step 1: Create card base and apply impression plate.
Step 2: Create a scalloped strip.  Attach a piece of ribbon to a paperclip.
Step 3: Stamp large flower images using different ink and cardstock. Stamp circle (from Polka Dot Basics) around part of the image.  Punch out using 5/8 circle punch.
Step 4: Stamp sentiment on a paper strip. Adhere layers.

If you are at all a bit curious about the circles on the card, particularly the ones that look like patterned paper I have included a few photos below to show you how I made them :)  There is a ring around them too that is not in the photo.  I used the circle stamp from the Polka Dot Basic to outline the circle.  Make sure you stamp it BEFORE you punch it out.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI, Polka Dot Basics by PTI
Cardstock: Dark Chocolate by PTI, Melon Berry by PTI, Spring Moss by PTI, Aqua Mist by PTI
Ink: Dark Chocolate by PTI, Melon Berry by PTI, Spring Moss by PTI, Lemon Tart by PTI, Orange Zest by PTI
Accents: Ribbon by PTI
Tools: Impression Plate by PTI

Thanks again for stopping by today! I'd love to hear from you and don't forget stop by later this week as I will be creating more samples using Take Three: Summer.  See you at the release party.

Alli

Take Three: Summer Day 4

Thank you again for all your warm and happy comments!  I am thrilled that you are enjoying the sneak peaks.  It's always fun to come up with new designs and ways to use a stamp set.

Many Thanks

The first card up today uses a technique I learned many years ago.  The 3-d effect.  Every once in a while you will see it pop up on my blog.  To create this effect all you need is white ink along with a colour ink.  Always start with the white and stamp the colour over the top to create a pop.  So simple and yet so striking.

Step 1: Create a base and layers. Use scor-pal to create vertical and horizontal line groupings on top layer.
Step 2: Create a die cut and paper square. Create edges using scor-pal. Stamp bird image using 3-d effect outlined above.  Stamp sentiment and mini flower stamp.
Step 3: Attach ribbon.
Step 4: Adhere layers.

 

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI
Cardstock: Kraft by PTI, True Black by PTI, Plum Pudding by PTI
Ink: True Black by PTI, Snow Cap by PTI, Plum Pudding by PTI
Accent: Ribbon by PTI
Tools: Scor-Pal, Nestabilities by Spellbinders

CAS Cards


I am not sure about you, I am often grabbing the same types of cards to give to friends and family and suddenly my supply runs out.  I like creating a go to card.  One that won't take all day long to make and can be easily recreated.
I created three cards using three colours and three different images and sentiments from Take Three: Summer.  Hmmm there is a three theme going on here... While I added stickles to the images they look just as good without. 

Step 1: Create a base.  Stamp polka dot strip.
Step 2: Stamp image, punch, and create a square die cut.
Step 3: Stamp sentiment, adhere layers and apply stickles.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI, Polka Dot Basics by PTI
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White by PTI, Pure Poppy by PTI, New Leaf by PTI, Summer Sunrise by PTI
Ink: True Black by PTI, Pure Poppy by PTI, New Leaf by PTI, Summer Sunrise by PTI
Accents: Stickles by Ranger
Tools: Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Corner Chomper by We R Memory Makers


Thanks again for stopping by today! I'd love to hear from you and don't forget there is still 1 more day of sneak peaks before Take Three: Summer is released.

Alli

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Take Three: Summer Day 3

I just wanted to sincerely thank you so much for your comments! They mean so much to me. Can you believe we are already on day 3 of the release?! 
I'm not sure about you, but I always watch PTI releases with baited breath.  The team, illustrators and Nichole do an amazing job showcasing the new sets and supplies being released each month.  I feel so honoured to be a part of such an amazing company. I remember when I first joined PTI in 2008 and the excitement I had for my first release month.  Would you believe I still get just as giddy?  There is nothing like receiving my stamp set and pealing off each stamp and FINALLY stamping each and everyone of them.

Pastel Floral Goodbye

I often sketch many of my card/project layouts before I receive my stamp set.  And while I have a "game plan" sometimes I take a detour.  About a week ago, I was oogling Lisa Johnson's projects (she is an amazing Paper Crafter isn't she?) and I stumbled upon a cute layout and colour combo I couldn't resist.  Lisa created a card for the Sign Language release that I just fell in love with.  I decided to create a card using the same layout and colour palette and change up the 1) ribbon 2) stamp set in addition to a few other things (impression plate, embossing, patterned paper).

Step 1: Create card base.  Cut layers and use the impression template to add texture to the Aqua Mist layer.Round corners.
Step 2: Stamp flower images using VersaMark ink on patterned paper.  Pour emboss powder and heat.  Use die cut to cut out images.
Step 3: Stamp sentiment using Dark Chocolate ink. Adhere ribbon.
Step 4: Adhere all layers.

 

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI
Cardstock: Spring Moss by PTI, Aqua Mist by PTI, Melon Berry by PTI, Stamper's Select White by PTI
Ink: Dark Chocolate by PTI, VersaMark by Tsukineko, Chamomile by PTI
Accent: Ribbon by PTI, Espresso Emboss Powder
Tools: Tin Types Impression Plate by PTI, Scallop die by Papertrey Ink , Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Corner Chomper by We R Memory Makers

Missing You

There is nothing like a bright and cheerful card to brighten your day when you miss someone.  I love the crisp white contrasted by the Hawaiian shores.  My favourite part is the edging of Hawaiian shores against all the white.  It makes the image and sentiment pop!


Step 1: Use the impression template to add texture to card base and second layer.  Using die cut create an opening in second layer.
Step 2: Stamp bird images using Hawaiian Shores.  Touch the centers of the flowers using a silver spica pen. Punch out using square punch.  Round corners.
Step 3: Adhere ribbon to top layer.  Stamp sentiment.
Step 4: Round selected card edges.
Step 5: Adhere all layers.

 

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI
Cardstock: Hawaiian Shores by PTI, Stamper's Select White by PTI
Ink: Hawaiian Shores by PTI
Accent: Ribbon by PTI
Tools: Tin Types Impression Plate by PTI, Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Corner Chomper by We R Memory Makers, Spica Pen by Copic

Floral Celebrations

I don't often use black cardstock for the card base but sometimes it merits the use.  When I coloured my flower using Copics (R0000, RV29, R59) (YG63, G0000, YG13) and a white gel pen it just screamed being the center of attention. 


Step 1: Create card base and create an opening using a die cut.

Step 2: Stamp circles using Snow Cap.  Colour the circles using a water pen and ink (see photos below) You'll note I just pressed the ink pad to the top of the cover.  It is easily wiped off.

Step 3: Colour flower image using Copic markers. Highlight flower petals with white gel pen. Adhere to card.
Step 4: Stamp sentiment using Snow Cap and attach ribbon.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI, Polka Dot Basics by PTI
Cardstock: True Black by PTI, Stamper's Select White by PTI
Ink: Snow Cap by PTI, True Black by PTI
Accent: Ribbon by PTI
Tools:Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Corner Chomper by We R Memory Makers, Copic Markers, Aqua Pen, White Gel Pen

Thanks again for stopping by today! I'd love to hear from you and don't forget there are still 2 more days of sneak peaks before Take Three: Summer is released.


Alli

Take Three: Summer Day 2

Welcome back to day two of peaks from my newest set Take Three: Summer which will be available from Papertrey Ink on May 15th.  I'm not sure about you, but I have been surrounded by sunshine, green leaves, flower blossoms and warm air for the last few weeks and it has put me into summer mode.  I love lazy summer days where I can kick back with flip flops, tees and capris and enjoy the day for all it has to offer.  I love the sound of the birds chirping, the lawn mowers going and the smell of BBQs cooking something delicious.  I am an avid gardener and so the prospect of creating my own oasis came true last year.  If you followed me last year you know I took a BIG break from blogging so that I could begin my dream of creating a yard HERE, HERE, HEREhttp://allistamps.blogspot.com/2009/07/birthday.html, HERE.  It was truly that experience that inspired me to create a series of stamps for all seasons.  I love the changes each of those season's brings with them.  I am fortunate that my stamp room faces the front yard and I can watch "nature at work" and be inspired!

The Details 

• Cost: $15
• Take Three: Summer contains 12 images

TWEET Thanks

There is nothing more exciting than a splash of colour and a fun layout.  I absolutely love mixing bright trendy colours together. I also enjoy using "oldies but goodies" from time to time.  I adore shrinky dinks.  There is something so fun about stamping images/sentiments on shrinky dinks and heating them until they shrink to 1/2 the size.  They are just TOO CUTE!  I like using shrinky dinks as fun accents on cards but also as focal jewelery pieces too.  Because the rounded square images are larger I like the ability of changing their size and as a result decided to create a card using them.


Step 1: Use the impression template to add texture to card base.
Step 2: Stamp bird images and sentiment using StazOn on clear shrinky dinks.  Punch out using square punch.  Heat for 2 minutes and let cool.
Step 3: Using scallop nestabilities cut out felt and Raspberry Fizz cardstock.  Using scallop die cut, create a scalloped edge using True Black cardstock.
Step 4: Stamp Spring Moss cardstock with flower image using Ripe Avocado ink.
Step 5: Cut a strip of ribbon and a strip of kraft cardstock.  Adhere all layers and attach ribbon and shrinky dinks.

SUPPLIES 
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI
Cardstock: Kraft by PTI, Hawaiian Shores by PTI, True Black by PTI, Raspberry Fizz by PTI, Spring Moss by PTI
Ink: Ripe Avocado by PTI, Jet Black StazOn by Tsukineko
Accent: Velvet Ribbon by PTI, clear Shrinky Dinks
Tools: Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Scallop die by Papertrey Ink , Tin Types impression template by PTI, Square Punch by EK Success




On YOUR Birthday


I strongly believe that less is more!  You might notice that about my CAS style.  "White" space can be intimidating but it is also liberating.  This flower image has amazing potential.  It can be coloured, it can be embossed, it can be sparkled and sprinkled.  It can be outlined, cut out, flipped and raised.  And while I have stamped it in colour, there is something absolutely stunning about it in black...especially against kraft and with a shade of white.

Step 1: Cut a card base measuring 4x4 from a clear sheet.  Cut a 4x4 layer of Ocean Tides, 3.75x3.75 of Stamper's White cardstock and 3.5x3.5 of Kraft cardstock.

Step 2: Stamp flower image and sentiment using True Black.
Step 3: Shade white around one edge of each of the flower petals.
Step 4: Cut strips of True Black and Ocean Tides.
Step 5: Adhere all layers.

I have been creating clear cards for quite some time but Nichole created a fab video that gives some fab tips for creating clear cards HERE.

SUPPLIES 
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI
Cardstock: Kraft by PTI, Ocean Tides by PTI, True Black by PTI, Stamper's Select White by PTI, Clear Sheet by PTI
Ink: True Black by PTI
Accent: White pencil



Thanks again for stopping by today! I'd love to hear from you and don't forget there are still 3 more days of sneak peaks.

Alli

Introducing Take Three: Summer

I am thrilled to share my newest release from the Urban Design collection called Take Three: Summer which will be available through Papertrey Ink on May 15th, 2010. If you missed the Take Three: Spring release, you may not know that "Take Three" is a series collection.  And since you already know there is a Spring and Summer you can bet there will be a Fall and Winter too!

I am so excited to share the two focal images in Take Three: Summer stamp set.  Don't forget, there are three different images of each to choose from too so you can mix and match, flip and turn them as much as you like to make a unique card.

CONGRATulations Flower Trio

The first card not only has a simple layout but is also simple to create.  I just love the colour combo--so fresh for a summer's day! Not to mention the flower is one of my fav designs in the entire collection!  I used all three flowers in this stamp set.  This congratulations card could be given as an end of the school year card, for a job promotion, or for someone who is expecting.

Step 1: Stamp flower images using Raspberry Fizz ink on Stamper's select white.  Tip: draw two fine lines using a ruler to create even spacing of images.
Step 2: Stamp the congratulations sentiment using True Black ink.
Step 3: Using the scallop die cut, cut a scalloped edge using True Black cardstock.
Step 4: As a final touch add the gingham ribbon, round the corners on the card base and adhere all layers.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White by PTI, Raspberry Fizz by PTI, True Black by PTI
Ink: True Black by PTI, Raspberry Fizz by PTI
Accent: Gingham Ribbon by PTI
Tools: Scallop die by PTI

BIRD's Eye View Friendship

The second card was created using one of the bird images from this set.  I like the ability to mix and match birds or choose just one as a focal image.  Besides, when you add colour it changes the look anyways :)  You'll note that I stamped the bird image in three colours but also coloured the eye black using a marker. 

Step 1: Stamp bird image using New Leaf, Scarlet Jewel and Spring Rain.  Tip: draw two fine lines using a ruler to create even spacing of images.
Step 2: Stamp the wonderful friend sentiment using True Black ink.
Step 3: Cut several layered pieces of cardstock. 
Step 4: As a final touch add the saddlestitch ribbon (button the bottom in v-shape), cardstock threaded button and adhere all layers.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White by PTI, Spring Rain by PTI, True Black by PTI, New Leaf by PTI, Scarlet Jewel by PTI

Ink: Spring Rain by PTI, True Black by PTI, New Leaf by PTI, Scarlet Jewel by PTI
Accent: Saddle Stitch Ribbon by PTI, True Black button by PTI


Thank you for stopping by today! I'd love to hear from you and don't forget there will be sneak peaks all week long (May 10-15).

Hugs;
Alli

Thanks.

It's almost countdown at Papertrey Ink!  Are you getting excited yet?  I know I am.  I can't wait for you to see some of the fun designs included in my new set.  Don't forget to come back tomorrow night for your first sneak peak.

While you wait for the new stuff I have a textured card to share.  There is something about circles that I just love so you'll see lots on this card from pindot to polka dot!

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): sentiment from Daily Designs Sentiments from PTI, Polka Dot Basics II by PTI
Cardstock: Vintage Cream by PTI, Spring Moss by PTI, Aqua Mist by PTI
Other: book paper
Ink: True Black by PTI, New Leaf by PTI
Accents: Ribbon by PTI, Leaf Trinket Pin by Maya Road, Flowers by Prima, Buttons by PTI
Tools: Cuttlebug embossing folders (positive and negative of Pindot), Crop-a-dile corner rounder, flower die cut, Scallop punch by EK Success

Hope you have some time to get out and enjoy the weekend.  Our local forecast shows sun and warm temperatures so I will likely be out in the yard in between some stamping sessions of course!

Alli

May PTI preview

Just a quick note today as I am excited to share a preview of my Urban Design release for May!  Make sure you pop by during the countdown (May 10-15) as I will have lots of sneak peaks using my new. 
Make sure to pop by Nichole's blog for all the deets about this month's releases by PTI.

Have a terrific day!
Alli

Neighbours.

Wow, it's been a week since I last posted!  As you know I was away for most of last week at a homeschool convention picking next year's curriculum for my son and familiarizing myself with the latest and greatest teaching tools.  I can't wait to start planning everything and teaching all these fab new lessons.

Our neighborhood is growing (new houses are being built) and a family that moved in last November who was renting to own finally bought the house.  I thought it would be wonderful gift to bring them some baked goods and a card to welcome them to the neighbourhood.  I am not sure about you, but our neighbours are very important to us.  We like to get to know the people who surround us and often form friendships with them. We have already had many of the neighbours over for supper--those are our favourite events!!  In fact, we are hoping to host a neighbourhood BBQ in the middle of the summer too.  Our neighbours range in ages and knowledge.  It's always fun to learn new things from them and to teach our children that people in our community are important too.  After all it takes a community to raise a child and why not instill these morals and values in our children now.

SUPPLIES
Stamp set(s): Daily Designs and Daily Designs Sentiments
Cardstock: Dark Chocolate by PTI, Vintage Cream by PTI
Ink: Dark Chocolate by PTI
Accents: Ribbon by PTI
Tools: Cuttlebug Emboss Folder, Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Scallop Punch by Ek Success, Copic Markers

Have a super Monday!
Alli