Square Frame with Circle

Strong shapes and colors, in a mix of curves and straight lines.  

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) smokey shadow (dark gray), pure poppy (red), tropical teal, and stamper's select white. 
• Patterned paper is from PTI harvest gold (yellow) pattern pack (tone-on-tone prints - retired). 
• Dies are from PTI four square (frame - retired) and limitless layers: 2-1/4" squares (retired). 
• The sentiment "for you" is from PTI friendship jar flowers (retired), and the wreath is from PTI tag-its #12 (retired), stamped with PTI pure poppy and tropical teal inks.  After stamping the sentiment, I moved the card stock slightly in the MISTI and restamped for a bolder font.  

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Star Circles on Blue Stripes

Three star circles on a blue striped background.  I like the "thank you" sentiment that's part of the center star.  

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) enchanted evening (dark blue) and stamper's select white.
• Patterned paper is from PTI blueberry sky (medium blue) pattern pack (tone-on-tone prints - retired). 
• Embossing folder is Stampin' Up subtle (retired).
• Die is from PTI limitless layers: 1-3/4" circles. 
• The circle and stars are from PTI military stars (retired), stamped with PTI pure poppy (red), harvest gold (yellow), blueberry sky, and enchanted evening inks.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Sunshine - Orange and Yellow with Teal

My card started with the orange print, and I wanted to use a circle for my sentiment.  A sunshine theme developed from there.  The embossed rays on the card base and the yellow stamped rays on the sentiment emphasize the theme. 

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) tropical teal, orange zest, and stamper's select white.
• Patterned paper is from Reverse Confetti paper bliss 6 x 6" pad (retired). 
• Embossing folder is Taylored Expressions bursting dots.
• Dies are PTI limitless layers: 1-3/4" circles (retired) and WeR Memory Keepers/ Lifestyle Crafts nesting circles (retired - 1-1/2" circle).
• The sun rays are from PTI land that I love (retired), and the sentiment "sending sunshine" is from PTI keep it simple: encouragement (retired), stamped with PTI harvest gold (yellow) and tropical teal inks.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Star Circle with Turquoise, Red, and Yellow

For a family anniversary (the sentiment is stamped inside).  Lots of texture with sunburst embossing, layered die cuts, and three strands of striped baker's twine.

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) Hawaiian shores (turquoise), pure poppy (red), and summer sunrise (yellow-orange). 
• Embossing folder is Taylored Expressions bursting dots.
• Twines are marigold (yellow), ocean (turquoise), and maraschino (red) stripe from The Twinery.
  
• Dies are from My Favorite Things jumbo squiggle (retired) and PTI stitched circles, with a star punched out using a Fiskars 1/4" punch. 
• I added a dot in the star's center with a white gel pen.
  

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Wreath Circles on Diagonal Bands

Two cards with the same design - a wreath circle on a diagonal band - but very different color schemes.  In the first card, bright pink leaf accents are stamped onto the yellow polka dot patterned paper.  The second card has quieter colors, with silver thread to add a bit of shine.  

Card details:

• Card stock is Paper Source pool (aqua) and Papertrey Ink (PTI) new leaf (green) and stamper's select white. 
• Patterned paper is from PTI bright buttercup (yellow) "+ white basics" patterned paper (retired) and from PTI winter wisteria (lavender) pattern pack (tone-on-tone prints - retired). 
• Embossing folder for the second card is Stampin' Up subtle (retired).
• Thread is DMC silver metallic.
  
• Die is from PTI limitless layers - 1-3/4" circles (retired). 
• The sentiment "thank you" is from PTI friendship jar flowers (retired), stamped with PTI new leaf ink, and the sentiment "with deepest sympathy" is from PTI little labels (retired), stamped with PTI ocean tides (muted teal) ink.  
• The wreath and small leaflets are from PTI tag-its #12 (retired), stamped with PTI raspberry fizz (bright pink) or PTI amethyst allure and royal velvet inks (medium and deep purple).
  

The first card was created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Blue with Red Circles

A card-making friend gave me her extra set of postage stamp dies (thanks, Laura!), and I enjoyed using one for this bright design. 

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) summer sunrise (yellow-orange), pure poppy (red), blueberry sky (medium blue), and enchanted evening (dark blue).
• Dies are from Taylored Expressions A2 postage stamp stacklets, PTI simple circles border, PTI cover plate: stars, and My Favorite Things many thanks .

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Pink and White Circle - Love

A pink and white lacy circle with a heart and a "love" theme sentiment, for a note of encouragement to some of our church members. 

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) lovely lady (medium pink), raspberry fizz (deep pink), and stamper's select white. 
• Embossing folder is Cuttlebug Swiss dots (retired).  I used the debossed side of the card stock.
  
• Dies are from PTI limitless layers: 1-3/4" circles (retired), heart-2-heart #3, and noted: simply stitched A2 vertical.
• The leafy patterns are from PTI tag-its #12 (retired), and the sentiment "sending love" is from Hero Arts many everyday messages, stamped with PTI lovely lady and raspberry fizz inks. 

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Swoosh with Red, Blue, and Gold

A bold swoosh of stripes with a white sentiment circle.  The airy background print adds to a sense of movement.

Card details:

• Card stock is Paper Source curry (gold) and royal blue, and Papertrey Ink (PTI) pure poppy (red) and stamper's select white. 
• Patterned paper is from PTI spring rain (light blue) pattern pack (tone-on-tone prints - retired). 
• Dies are from PTI limitless layers: 1-3/4" circles (retired) and rainbow stripes.
  
• The sentiment "thank you" is from PTI thank you kindly (retired), stamped with PTI pure poppy ink.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Red Scalloped Circle with Turquoise Stripes

Bright colors with stripes, circles, and stars.  Lots of energy!  

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) pure poppy (red), summer sunrise (yellow-orange), and stamper's select white. 
• Patterned paper is from PTI Hawaiian shores (turquoise) bitty big pattern pack.
• Embossing folder is Stampin' Up subtle (retired).
  
• Dies are from PTI limitless layers: 2-1/2" circles (retired).
• The sentiment "so grateful for you" is from PTI enclosed: leaf (retired), the turquoise border is from PTI limitless layers: labels, and the stars are from PTI birthday balloons and PTI out on a limb revised (retired), stamped with PTI pure poppy, Hawaiian shores, and summer sunrise inks.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Gray, Red, and Blue with Stars

Printed, stamped, and embossed stars in a muted red, white, and blue color scheme with gray. 

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) stormy sea (gray), enchanted evening (dark blue), and stamper's select white. 
• Patterned paper is from Bo Bunny firecracker 6 x 6" pad (retired).
• Embossing folder is The Paper Studio tiny stars.  I used the debossed side of the card stock.
  
• Dies are from WeR Memory Keepers/ Lifestyle Crafts nesting circles (retired - 1-3/4 and 2" circles). 
• The sentiment "thanks" is from PTI grunge me (retired), and the three-star cluster (stamped three times) is from PTI masculine motifs (retired), stamped with PTI enchanted evening and stormy sea inks.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Tag with Lace on Woodgrain

Many details of pattern and texture for a monochromatic fall-toned card.

Card details:

• Card stock is Essentials by Ellen tan woodgrain and Papertrey Ink (PTI) terra cotta tile (rusty red) and stamper's select white.
• Patterned papers are from Memory Box garden folly 6x6" pad.
• Embroidery floss is DMC 3862.
  
• Dies are from PTI tiny tags, My Favorite Things scallop ribbon border (retired), and Spellbinders standard circles large (die #2 of 7.)
• The sentiment "for you" is from PTI enclosed: apple (retired), stamped with PTI terra cotta tile ink.

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Red, White, and Blue Star on Shimmer Star Background

Lots of stars - embossed, stamped, and die cut.  Red, white, and blue on a shimmery gold background.  The gold in my image looks a bit grayed and grainy, but in real life it's nice and bright.

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) pure poppy (red), enchanted evening (dark blue), sun shimmer (gold), and stamper's select white.
• Embossing folder is The Paper Studio tiny stars (retired).
• Dies are from PTI seeing stars (retired) and WeR Memory Keepers/ Lifestyle Crafts nesting circles (retired - 1" circle).
• The sentiment "thank you" is from PTI ribbon tails (retired), and the starry pattern is from PTI bitty background blocks II (retired), stamped with PTI pure poppy and spring rain (light blue) inks.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Red, White, and Blue Star Circle

Lots of red, white, and blue for a patriotic theme.  The star circle's "thank you" is layered on my homemade thank-you themed patterned paper.  The medium blue strip grounds the circle and sets off the sentiment on its busy background. 

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) pure poppy (red), enchanted evening (dark blue), blueberry sky (medium blue), and rustic white. 
• Patterned paper is computer-printed on Neenah 65 lb bright white with red and blue inks, using American Typewriter 8 point font.
• Dies are from PTI limitless layers: 1-3/4" circles (white circle - retired) and Spellbinders standard circles small (dark blue circle - die # 4 of 7).
• The inner "thank you" star and the outer star circle are from PTI military stars (retiring), stamped with PTI enchanted evening and pure poppy inks.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Bicycle with Red, Blue, and Tan

A retirement card for a friend who enjoys bike rides.  The bicycle's stamp set was designed with buttons in mind, but instead I used diecut circles for the wheels.  After stamping the bicycle in dark blue, I used colored pencil to make it red.  The white wheels are stamped with red and dark blue for the spokes and hubs.  It was fun mixing pattern, color, and texture to make a special card.

Card details:

• Card stock is Essentials by Ellen tan woodgrain and Papertrey Ink (PTI) spring rain (light blue) and pure poppy (red). 
• Patterned paper is from PTI enchanted evening (dark blue) pattern pack (tone-on-tone prints - retired). 
• Colored pencil is Venus Spectracolor, 1403 crimson.
  
• Twine is PTI rustic cream button twine.
• Die is the 3/4" size from WeR Memory Keepers/ Lifestyle Crafts nesting circles (retired).
• The bicycle and the sentiment "enjoy the ride" are from PTI everyday button basics (retired), and the wheel details are from PTI hello sunshine (retired - spokes) and PTI land that I love (retired - hubs), stamped with PTI enchanted evening and pure poppy inks.

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Red, White, and Blue Stripes with Star Circle

Textures and patterns give energy to the simple layout in red, white, and blue on kraft.

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) pure poppy (red), enchanted evening (dark blue), classic kraft, and stamper's select white.
• I made the striped paper in PowerPoint and computer-printed it on Neenah solar white.
• Dies are PTI cover plate: angles (for the embossed kraft card base), PTI limitless layers: 1-3/4" circles (plain and pinked circles - retired), PTI seeing stars (retired), and Birch Press sugar script thanks.
  
• The starry pattern and layered circle image are from PTI military stars (retiring), stamped with PTI pure poppy and enchanted evening inks.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Red Circle on Yellow with Multi Dots

Multicolored dots on a white circle, with red circles inside and out.  At first I tried a yellow card base, but it seemed to dull the impact of the dotted pattern.  Instead, a yellow strip grounds my circles and adds a bright accent, while not distracting from the card's focus.  

Note: the gray border is background, not part of the card.

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) pure poppy (red), bright buttercup (yellow), and stamper's select white.
• Dies are from PTI stitched circles (red circle - die #5 of 6) and Spellbinders standard circles small (white circle - die # 7 of 7).
• The sentiment "hello" is from PTI winter woods, stamped with PTI enchanted evening (dark blue) ink. 
• The double-line circle (I masked its center sentiment) is from PTI let freedom ring (retired), stamped with PTI pure poppy ink.  
• The dots are from Concord & 9th bitty burst turnabout, stamped with PTI bright buttercup, blueberry sky (medium blue), pure poppy, and classic kraft inks.
  

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Red, White, and Blue Star Circle with Kraft

A stamped star and circle with textured kraft card stock and a dark blue polka dot print.  A bright white script "thanks" stands out clearly in the mix.

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) pure poppy (red), classic kraft, and stamper's select white.
• Patterned paper is from PTI enchanted evening (dark blue) pattern pack (tone-on-tone prints - retired).
  
• Embossing folder is Sizzix chevrons (retired).
• Dies are from PTI limitless layers: 1-3/4" circles (retired) and Elizabeth Craft thanks.
• The star and circle images are from PTI military stars (retiring), stamped with PTI harvest gold (yellow) and pure poppy inks. 
• I added the center dot with a Sanford Uni-Ball red gel impact pen.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Straight Lines and Circles on Green with Navy

Today's card started with the patterned paper and the light green card base, then a navy blue square to give the patterned square more definition.  The bright white color and alternating size circles of the border strip added interest and continued the circle motif.  Next I stamped some circle stems, carefully placed within the die shapes, and a sentiment with curves and straight lines in its fonts.  The navy strip behind the white gives a foundation to the focal area.  I like the modern, graphic style and the mix of colors.

 Card details:

• Card stock is Hero Arts celadon (light green) layering paper and Papertrey Ink (PTI) enchanted evening (dark blue/ navy) and stamper's select white.
• Patterned paper is from Pink & Main not too spooky 6 x 6" paper pad.
  
• Die is PTI simple circles border. 
• The circle stem images are from PTI grunge me (retired) and the sentiment "thinking of you" is from PTI take three: spring (retiring), stamped with PTI enchanted evening ink.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Green Circle Frame with Rusty Red

Textures and a leaf print with a simple sentiment in a circle frame. 

In real life, the red color looks more rusty.

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) spring moss (light green), ripe avocado (dark green), and vintage cream.
• Patterned paper is from PTI green tea leaves 8x8" pad (retiring).  I edged it with Copic YG95 marker.
• Embossing folders are Stampin' Up subtle and square lattice (retired).
• Die is PTI framed out #9 (retired).
• The sentiment "thinking of you" is from PTI stuck on you, stamped with PTI terra cotta tile (rusty red) ink.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Stenciled Blue and Green with Light Gray

A bit of two-toned stenciling with some deeper card stock colors for contrast.  I like the mix of circles and straight lines.  The light gray card base keeps the focus on the blue and green panel.

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) new leaf (deep green), enchanted evening (dark blue), soft stone (light gray), and stamper's select white.
• Stencil is from PTI modern backgrounds, sponged with PTI vintage jadeite (medium green) and blueberry sky (medium blue) inks, using the round Ranger ink blending tool to apply the ink.
• Dies are from My Favorite Things mini double dot border, Spellbinders standard circles small (green circle - die # 3 of 7), and Spellbinders standard circles large (white circle - die #2 of 7).
• The sentiment "thank you" is from Fiskars so much thanks (retired), stamped with PTI blueberry sky ink. 
• I added a center dot with Copic 0.5 cobalt (dark blue) multiliner.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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