Sunday, April 25, 2010

PTI April Blog Hop


It's time for the Papertrey Ink April Blog Hop. The challenge issued this month was to use tissue paper on our creation. I've never done that before so stuck with a simple tissue paper flower. I used my BB2 die to cut multiple layers of tissue paper that had been stamped with Polka Dot Basics2.


Thanks to Kimberly for letting me borrow her Labels Twelve Spellbinders die. I like how that part turned out. I simply popped up the Summer Sunrise with pop-dots.

The sentiment is inside. I intended for it to be below the cutout but goofed up (darn double images) so, I concealed my boo-boo with a bow and tied on a dragonfly charm. You can see a closer up image of the polka dots and the charm here.

Stamps: Polka Dot Basics 2, Round & Round for inside sentiment (both PTI)
Ink: Van Dyke Brown (Nick Bantok), Lemon Tart (PTI) Vintage Linen (Ranger), Vintage Tea Duo (PTI)
Paper: Rustic White and Summer Sunrise (PTI)
Other: brown polka dot ribbon (Hobby Lobby), charm and button (unknown), twine (PTI), Beautiful Blooms 2 die (PTI), Labels Twelve (Spellbinders)

Enjoy the rest of your Hop!

40 comments:

Kara said...

Just gorgeous! I love the "frame" cutout around the flower and the hanging dragonfly is the perfect touch!!
kara

Anika said...

So pretty! Love the colors and the way the flower is popping out of the little window! Perfect!

Jen Carter said...

Love, love how you framed that flower!! Gorgeous!!

Diane Jaquay said...

That flower is SO beautiful, and I love how you showcased it in the window, and added the ribbon and charm! GORGEOUS!

Lauren said...

Oh I LOVE this!!!! It's gorgeous!! I've never used the dies to cut out a card front before...I need to try that!! And I love how using the pop dots on the Summer Sunrise adds a lot of simple dimension. GREAT JOB!!!! Just might have to CASE this one. ;)

Chris Simon said...

Spectacular! I love the fluffy flower, and the frame is the perfect touch!

Sara Mac said...

Beautiful! I love the cut out nestie frame. We never would have known about the mistake if you hadn't told us:) Love the bow and charm.

Taheerah said...

Very pretty Jennifer - and definitely not a 'stupid' flower! I love how you've framed it with the negative nestie!

Deb C said...

What an awesome card, Jennifer! I really love the popped up layer.

Susan said...

WOW!! I love your flower, it's stunning!!! The cut out frame is beautiful. And I love the ribbon with the charm. Gorgeous card!!

Keva said...

Whoa...this is beautiful! It's such a classic layout and design and the colors are perfect!

shirlann said...

Really love the layers of the tissue...reminds me of my peony flowers in my garden!

Rosanne said...

This is beautiful!

peggysue said...

What a great layout with the cut out window for the flower! Looks wonderful!

Rhonda said...

Jennifer, I love the labels 12 with the flower inside. Great work.

Barbara said...

Gorgeous, Jennifer!!! I LOVE how you framed it!!

Leigh Ann Baird said...

So elegant and beautiful! I love that labels 12!

sillyleann said...

This is probably one of my favorites so far. Your flower is drop dead gorgeous!!! No kidding. And the color combo is so fresh and sophisticated! Love it!

Carol's Ink Spot said...

Beautiful card! Love the cut-out window and how you framed the flower with it. Very nicely done.

Elizabeth S. said...

So pretty!! I love how you framed your flower!

Shay said...

I adore this card! Beautiful framing and it is so lovely! The colors are perfect. The tissue paper flower is gorgeous.

Laurie said...

Wow Jennifer! I LOVE this! So soft and pretty!!

Mariana said...

Awesome card! I love how you framed your pretty flower!

Rebecca said...

This turned out really cute! The dragonfly is adorable.

Teresa said...

I love your flower popping out of the cut out. Pretty card!

Amy Kolling said...

The frame for that gorgeous flower is just perfect!! Going to have to look around for that die!

Nerina said...

this is fabulous Jennifer! I love the dimension you added with the cut out frame and embossing! Your flower is just perfectly poofy and soft - and that dragonfly is a gorgeous finishing accent! LOVELY!!

Nadine said...

Wow Jennifer, I love how you designed this card! The frame you created for your beautiful ruffly flower is just too clever. I also really like the colors you chose too. A very classy, elegant card!

Theresa Tyree said...

Your flower is so puffy and full. It looks like real silk! Beautiful. Simple. Elegant.

Katie said...

Oh I just love this! I definitely need to try popping up a matted layer around a focal point!

Linda said...

Beautiful! Fabulous way to showcase the flower. And I was already to say how I liked your ribbon treatment. I think some of our best work comes from covering goof-ups. I still like your ribbon treatment!

Anonymous said...

Really gorgeous Jen! That flower is fab and I love the center of it too! Love how you used the negative space of the die cut. Really great!

Marge said...

This is one of my favs so far & I'm (finally) half way through after battling flu for days & being too sick to finish last night! GORGEOUS! Going into my favs for future reference!

Melissa said...

How gorgeous, Jennifer!! I so love your pouffy flower and the cut-out label is a wonderful idea--it makes your flower such a beautiful focal image!

Silke Ledlow said...

Gorgeous!!! Totally love this idea!!! Hugs ~S~

Liz said...

I love that you have this peeping through! So simple and elegant!

Lisa Voerg said...

I love the flower! How soft and pretty. Great card.

Dana said...

Oh my goodness Jennifer. I think this is my favorite "flower" card from the hop. The BG is striking in its simplicity. I just love how you popped it up.

Terri said...

Love that flower and the dragonfly charm is very cool too!

Craft Crazy Carrie said...

That flower is adorable!!!