Wednesday, July 25, 2012

PTI July 2012 Blog Hop and Stamp-A-Faire Recap







Here is our inspiration photo for this month's PTI blog hop:


I decided to use Lovely Layers for my card, since I haven't used it too much yet.  I went with the theme of flowers, and the same basic color scheme, only my colors ended up being much brighter rather than the soft shades of the picture.  I think I am just a bright colored gal.  I like the card I ended up with, although it doesn't resemble the picture much.  But, the picture did inspire me, and that is the main point, right?




Supplies Used (PTI):
Stamps:  Lovely Layers
Paper:  Simply Chartreuse, White, Summer Sunrise Pattern, Simply Chartreuse Pattern
Ink:  Simply Chartreuse, Summer Sunrise, Berry Sorbet, Memento Rich Cocoa
Other:  Lovely Layers Dies, Tracey's Fabulous Frames Die, Striped IP



And, if you don't mind more pictures, I've got some pictures from Stamp-A-Faire.  I was lucky enough to have two dear friends come over for the day, Kim from Cupcakes, Cards, and Kim and Cathy from Empty Nest Crafter.  I won't show my cards, since we were so busy talking and laughing, that I really didn't do much other than case a few of the DT's creations. 

Here we are on a break from crafting--I took them to the beach near my house.
Cathy, Me, Kim

Kim and I each made favors for each of us from Favor-it dies.




Cathy had the most beautifully wrapped basket of strawberry themed crafts and gifts.  This is what was left of it after I tore it open.  I should have taken the picture first.  She actually made paper strawberries with little gifts inside each one.

Cathy's Gift

Kim made the sweetest summer camp gift bags with card sets inside:
Kim's Gift Bag

Kim's Card Set

Kim had warned me she was bringing my birthday present on the plane, and that it was large.  Imagine my surprise when she came off the plane carrying this.  It was all wrapped up and in its own crate.  She and her husband made me this ribbon holder, just like Nicole's.  Isn't it just amazing?  I thought I had a lot of ribbon, but notice how much empty space there is.....


Stamp-a-Faire was a day to remember.  We had such fun, and still managed to watch a number of the videos and create a couple of cards, too.  I sure hope it becomes an annual tradition.


Thanks for Visiting

39 comments :

  1. Lovely card for the blog hop. I'm still contemplating about this stamp set.

    Love the projects you did for the SAF.

    Btw what an awesome present! I'd love it to bits too and I'm sure you'll fill up all that space in no time. Nothing beats great friendship.

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  2. I fabby take on the inspiration pic...
    summer is about bright and bold colors!!
    And love that Lovely Layers!
    And it looks like y'all had such a fabulous time!!
    I knew about your gift...
    and knew you would love it!!
    Now you have the perfect excuse to buy more ribbons so that it fills up!! ;)
    Patrick made me 2...
    one with some slight adjustments and only 5 shelves...
    I keep bottles of buttons on it...
    and I'm ready for him to make me another...
    it might possibly be because I have a slight ribbon addiction! :)
    Such a great weekend for so many!

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  3. Such cute favors and other treats for each other. They are all adorable. And the ribbon shelf...OMG...I would have been shocked, too, to see such a LARGE present. How kind of Kim and her husband to make that ribbon shelf for you.

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  4. OK, I guess I am not fully awake yet. I was looking to see where to comment on your blog hop card. Now I realize it is a combined post with the SAF photos. I love your Lovely Layers flower. It looks very tropical to me.

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  5. Wow! What a wonderful gift! How sweet of them to make that for you. So glad you three enjoyed your time together!
    Your card is beautiful!!

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  6. Beautiful card, Joyce! The layered flower is so striking in white with the colorful stamped details. It looks like you girls had an amazing time together! Stamping friends are the best. :)

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  7. The inspiration is totally the main point! I love the way you framed your flower with that yellow polaroid frame - it looks so cool!
    What a fun day and your birthday present is fantastic!

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  8. The inspiration is totally the main point! I love the way you framed your flower with that yellow polaroid frame - it looks so cool!
    What a fun day and your birthday present is fantastic!

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  9. The inspiration is totally the main point! I love the way you framed your flower with that yellow polaroid frame - it looks so cool!
    What a fun day and your birthday present is fantastic!

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  10. I love the beautiful card Joyce, the layers are really lovely!
    Fab pics of your gifts too!

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  11. We did have fun...didn't we? I had such a wonderful day, have thought of it every day since and reading your post today just made me smile. I can not wait for a few months from now to see how many more ribbons you have on your beautiful shelf that Kim b rought you. Your card today is beautiful, love that polaroid frame. You know you need that frame now, don't you?

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  12. Such a lovely card Joyce! I have been trying to resist this stamp set, but everytime I see it, it gets harder. I love how you used white cardstock and the colored ink outlines, and how you put pattern paper behind the frame image.

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  13. Gorgeous card, Joyce! I love how you paired the Fabulous Frames and Lovely Layers dies!
    And I'm super jealous of your fabulous birthday present!

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  14. Gorgeous card, Joyce! I love how you paired the Fabulous Frames and Lovely Layers dies!
    And I'm super jealous of your fabulous birthday present!

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  15. O.K. Joyce, I was going to leave a comment about your pretty card, but my jaw dropped when I saw that ribbon holder and my mind started spinning!!!!!! What an incredible gift and oh yeah.....the lovely layers with fab. frames was a terrific combo!!!

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  16. I'm so glad you girls got to spend the day together! I bet it was a blast, and how lucky to be able to step out to the beach! And now it's MY turn to be super jealous... that custom ribbon holder is amazing. What a special gift! I love all your little gifts, too.

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  17. Your card is just lovely! I need to play with that set:) Fabulous ribbon holder, I love it!

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  18. Joyce your card is stunning! I LOVE it, and I think I need to CASE this. Your lovely layers flower is beautiful. Oh you had so much fun at your SAF party, it was so fun Skyping with you that day.

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  19. Gorgeous card Joyce! Look how perfect your lovely layers look on the fabulous frame! - Irma

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  20. Love your blog hop card and that gorgeous tag with the white on Kraft! So pretty!

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  21. Joyce, I love your bright card and the lovely layers is a match made in heaven with the frames dies. I'm so pleased you had such a great time at SAF and you are such a lucky duck to get such a fab present!!!
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  22. Great card! Love the bright colors.
    Glad you were able to get together with Cathy and Kim. Looks like you had a great time. What a great gift Kim brought you too!

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  23. great embellishment and use of the photo frame- the bright colours are fab

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  24. Love your card, Joyce! You did a fabulous job using Lovely Layers!

    And I looks like you had a fabulous time with Stamp-a-faire. I wish I wasn't on the other side of the U.S.**sniff, sniff**

    What a blessing to receive that gorgeous shelf from Kim and her hubs! Wow!!!

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  25. Joyce - love the bright colors on your card! Oh my, that ribbon holder is fabulous - I'm sure you could fill a row with a little Washi Tape too. Sounds like SAF was a fun day for you!

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  26. gorgeous card. Love the flower made with the Lovely Layer stamp set.
    My husband made me the ribbon holder back last year. I still have 2 empty rows.

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  27. Lovely layers looks wonderful stamped with bright colors on white. I'll need to try that.

    What an amazing gift. And won't you have fun filling it?

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  28. WOW-weee! How fun that you got to go to camp with others! What fun you must have had. And holy cow, you must have been shocked at a crate coming into your house. How sweet that was actually handmade for you. Looks like you've got some shopping to do : )

    Your bright colors on the card are so happy, and I love that the base of the flower is white to set it off.

    Oh, and I was excited to see a photo of you!

    Good luck finding that orange tape at Target : )

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  29. Joyce, your card is so beautiful...I keep seeing that set being used and I am really liking it. This may be my third flower set purchase...thanks! I love how you used the Fabulous Frames die and those polka dots in the center, just too cute. So happy that you love your ribbon rack, it was just killing me to keep it a secret, that is why I had to share with Renee. Can't wait to see it filled up.

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  30. I love how you combined all your elements for the blog hop card.

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  31. Your card is beautiful! I love all of the patterns that you used. What an AMAZING birthday present! My birthday is next week and Nichole's ribbon holder is what I aske for... I hope DH gets busy soon!

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  32. Congrats on your present and what a pretty blog hop card! <3

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  33. So glad you all were able to have a SAF get-together--looks like you had a lot of fun! The favors are wonderful and your birthday present is awesome! Love your card! I really like the flower done in white. It looks so refreshing and cool--so great against the bolder colors in the background!

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  34. Great use of Lovely Layers and it fits the challenge just fine! You bet me to the Fabulous Frames as it was sold out when I finally placed my order (two many wants and not enough $). Lucky you getting such an awesome gift from Kim. How sweet was that of her and her DH? Now you've got an excuse to buy more ribbon (like you need an excuse) ~ enjoy!

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  35. What a beautiful card!! I just love how you used Lovely Layers! Thanks for sharing your photos from Stamp a Faire!! How fun to meet with friends! Your present was awesome!!!!

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  36. Wow, Joyce! Where do I begin? Your card is gorgeous! I love how you used the new dies with the Lovely Layers and the great patterned papers! I was traveling for SAF, and totally missed out on all the festivities. I have been so bummed about it. But, I love seeing the pic of you, Cathy, and Kim and hearing that you guys had a little get together! I bet it was wonderful! With you gals, how could it not be? I love seeing all the favors you guys made! And holy cow, that gift from Kim!!?? Amazing!!! That was so sweet of her and her husband to make that for you!

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  37. Looks like you had a very fun day for the stamp-a-faire (wish I didn't have to work that day). Your lovely layers card is just beautiful!

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  38. WOW!!!! Look at all the sweet gifts from everyone! And that is amazing that Kim and her husband made you the ribbon holder, how seriously awesome! Oh and your card for the blog hop turned out awesome, too! ;) Love your bold use of colors.

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  39. This whole post made me smile from ear to ear! I bought the dies for Lovely Layers but now I think I may need the stamps too....and you need more ribbon!!! :) I love seeing the photo of the three of you together!

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