Shimmer Vine with Book Print

Really a lovely card.  The shimmery vine and card base look elegant with the antique-style patterned paper.

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) leaf (green), gold, and raspberry (pink) shimmer.
• Patterned paper is the book print from PTI dearest Jane 8-1/2 x 11" (retired).  I edged it with Copic marker G21.
• Dies are from PTI garden garland (partial cut) and cover plate: stars.
• The sentiment "just a note" is from PTI botanical silhouettes, stamped with PTI dark chocolate (brown) ink.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Argyle Print with Blue and Brown

An argyle print gave me the colors for today's card - blue, brown and orangey brown card stock with a knotted strand of yellow striped twine. 

Card details:

• Card stock is Hero Arts cerulean (blue) and Papertrey Ink (PTI) dark chocolate (brown) and canyon clay (orangey brown).
• Patterned paper is from Pink & Main pumpkin spice 6 x 6" pad.  I edged it with Copic marker E37.
• Twine is buttercream stripe from The Twinery.
• The sentiment "thank you" is from Pattern Happy mini greetings (retired), stamped with PTI dark chocolate ink.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Dark Print on Green

A super simple design with a textured dark print and a large script sentiment.

Card details:

• Card stock is Paper Source sage (light green).
• Patterned paper is from Craft Smith dark floral (retired) 12 x 12" collection.  I added texture with the Stampin' Up subtle embossing folder.
• The sentiment "thanks" is from PTI thanks all ways (retiring), stamped with PTI true black ink.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Light Orange Print with Greens

While I had the patterned paper on my work table for Friday's flowery card, I chose a light orange version of the same print and paired it with two bright greens for today.  The embossed background pattern echoes the printed floral design.

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) mint julep (light green), new leaf (medium green), and stamper's select white.
• Patterned paper is the melon berry (light orange) print from PTI in bloom (retired) 8x8" paper pad.
• Embossing folder is Sizzix berry splash.
• Die is from PTI double-ended banners.
• The sentiment "just a note" is from PTI winter woods, stamped with PTI new leaf ink.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Flower on Pink Print with Green

Something different today - a bright flowery print with a large paper flower, making a cheerful design to send to our church shut-ins.

Card details:

• Card stock is Paper Source leaf (green - discontinued) and Papertrey Ink (PTI) rustic white.
• Patterned paper is from PTI in bloom (retired) 8x8" paper pad. 
• Paper flower is by Prima, with some details of G40 and R32 Copic marker.
• I used an EK Success 3/8" circle punch for the flower's center and added some texture with Stampin' Up subtle embossing folder.
• Dies are PTI noted: simply stitched A2 vertical and wonderful words: hello (retired).

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Diagonal Stripes on Yellow

A few diagonal stripes and a border strip for a crisp and simple card.

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) lemon tart (light yellow) and terra cotta tile (rusty red). 
• The sentiment "just a note to say hello" is from PTI banner sentiments (retired), stamped with PTI terra cotta tile ink.  
• The stripes are from PTI plaid builder, stamped with PTI bright buttercup (yellow - top stripes), summer sunrise (yellow-orange - middle stripes), and orange zest - less red in real life - bottom stripes) inks.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Multi Dots - Green, Turquoise, Orange, and Yellow

A very bright experiment in multicolor dots, made with a new turnabout stamp.  The dotty theme continues with the green dotted border strip.  I'll enjoy using the turnabout dots in different ways for my cards.

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) bright buttercup (deep yellow), new leaf (green), Hawaiian shores (turquoise), and stamper's select white. 
• To add the center color, my stencil material was Yupo paper, cut with a backing of Xyron repositionable adhesive, using a 2-5/8" circle from Spellbinders standard circles small die collection.  I used the e.l.f total face brush to apply PTI lemon tart (light yellow) ink.
• Dies are Essentials by Ellen sunshine word (retired) and My Favorite Things double dot border (retired).
• The dot pattern is from Concord & 9th bitty burst turnabout, stamped with PTI bright buttercup, new leaf, Hawaiian shores, and orange zest inks. 
• I edged the dotted square with Copic YR04 marker. 

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Scallops and Circles, Stars and Stripes - Red, White, and Blue

A bit of a circus-y look with scallops and circles, stars and stripes, all in bold red, white, and blue.  And I used up the "scrap" stars that were left over from this design.  Always happy to use my leftovers!

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) pure poppy (red) and enchanted evening (dark blue).
• Patterned papers are from PTI blueberry sky (medium blue) pattern pack (tone-on-tone prints - retired) and PTI pure poppy "+ white basics" patterned paper (retired).
• Dies are from Elizabeth Craft thank you, My Favorite Things (MFT) stitched scallop edges (medium - retired), and MFT western star border duo (retired).

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Layered Star on Black and White Print

Bold and crisp.  The layered star and sentiment mix well with the black and white print. 

Card details:

• Card stock is Paper Source pool (aqua) and Papertrey Ink (PTI) summer sunrise (yellow-orange) and true black. 
• Patterned paper is from My Favorite Things (MFT) black & white basics 6x6" pad.
• Dies are from PTI seeing stars (yellow-orange star - retired) and MFT many thanks.
• Punches are Fiskars 1/4" star (black star) and EK Success mini star (aqua star).

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Star Border on Grid - Dark Blue and Golden Brown

I tried using the kraft grid background with Monday's card, but it didn't work for me.  So I made this instead, and I'm happy with it.  The dark blue and golden brown stand out well on the background, and I like the effect of the two layered diecuts.  

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) enchanted evening (dark blue), honey nut (golden brown), and classic kraft.
• Dies are PTI huge thanks and My Favorite Things western star border duo (retired).
• The pattern is PTI cover up: grid, stamped with PTI fine linen (tan) ink.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Multicolor Lattice Pattern with Golden Brown

Using my first "turnabout" stamp, I enjoyed making this multicolor lattice pattern.  The golden brown background brings out the richness of the stamped color combination.

Card details:

• Card stock is Neenah solar white and Papertrey Ink (PTI) honey nut (golden brown), ripe avocado (green), and Americana (rustic red).
• Die is from My Favorite Things many thanks.
• The lattice pattern is from Concord & 9th lovely lattice turnabout, stamped with PTI ripe avocado, Americana, blueberry sky (blue), and classic kraft inks.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Flower Bouquet with Purple and Yellow-Orange

A bouquet of brightly stamped flowers with a punched bow accent.  I like both of the purple and yellow-orange color combinations for the bow and card base.  

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) amethyst allure (purple), summer sunrise (yellow-orange), and stamper's select white.
• Patterned paper is from PTI summer sunrise and plum pudding (purple) pattern packs (tone-on-tone prints - retired).
• Die is from PTI noted: simply stitched A2 vertical.
• Bow punch is Martha Stewart bow.
• The sentiments "happy birthday" and "thinking of you" are from PTI little labels (retired), stamped with PTI berry sorbet ink. 
• The bouquet is mostly from PTI friendship jar flowers, with the small round-petaled flowers from PTI floral fusion (no longer available), and the center blobs in the roses from PTI floral sketches.  Inks are PTI amethyst allure, summer sunrise, berry sorbet, and new leaf (green) layered on green parakeet (brighter green).  
• I used removable label paper to mask the flowers.
• The tiny center dots are Copic 0.3 lavender multiliner.

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Yellow and Orange Quilt Block

One of my friends loves antiques, and yellow is her favorite color, so for her birthday, I made a yellow quilt-themed card.  The sentiment looks red in my picture, but it's orange in real life.

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) lemon tart (light yellow), harvest gold (medium yellow), orange zest, and stamper's select white.
• Patterned papers are from PTI pretty pastels (dotted swirl print) and in bloom (light-on-dark floral prints - retired) 8 x 8" pads.
• Dies are from PTI county fair quilt block and star gazer. 
• Center circle is punched with EK Success 1/2" circle punch.
• The sentiment "happy birthday" is from Hero Arts many everyday messages, stamped with PTI orange zest ink.

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Tan and Aqua with Circles and Stripes

A bit of pattern and texture with tan, aqua, and muted teal.  I like the circles and stripes together.

Card details:

• Card stock is Essentials by Ellen tan woodgrain and Papertrey Ink (PTI) ocean tides (muted teal) and aqua mist.
• Patterned paper is from PTI fine linen (tan) pattern pack (tone-on-tone prints - retired).
• Embossing folder for the muted turquoise background is Stampin' Up subtle.
• Dies are PTI cover plate: circles and Ink to Paper/PTI to die for sentiments: cursive thanks.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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Green Leaf Print with Tan and Gold

A few colors with an almost monochromatic effect.  In real life, the leafy light green color blends more with the tan card stock.  The embossing adds some texture to the print. 

Card details:

• Card stock is Paper Source curry (gold) and Papertrey Ink (PTI) fine linen (tan) and ripe avocado (green). 
• Patterned paper is from PTI turning a new leaf 8x8" pad (retiring).
• Embossing folder is Stampin' Up subtle.
• Die is Ink to Paper/PTI to die for sentiments: cursive thanks.

Created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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